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Kimberley Agard is the new president of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW). After the votes were tallied on Thursday night at the Dalkeith, St Michael headquarters, Agard finished with 393 votes to 183 for Fabian Jones. Charles Bostic easily won the first vice-president post with 426 to 127 for Daria Cave. John Parris brushed aside David Denny 436 to 122 to be elected second vice president, and with …
Tressel’s salary is $375,000 while Smith’s is $250,000, according to the university. “We are happy to have the leaders of our executive team securely in place to continue their great work in service of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and the greater Mahoning and Shenango valley communities,” board Chair Anita Hackstedde said. Tressel was named YSU’s ninth president in 2014, agreeing to a three-year contract and then one-year extensions through June 2021. The latest extension says that, starting July 1, 2021, Tressel’s contract as president will continue until terminat...
Mar 4, 2021 YOUNGSTOWN — Contract extensions for Youngstown State University’s top two executives  President Jim Tressel and Provost Brien Smith  were unanimously approved today by the YSU Board of Trustees. Tressel’s salary is $375,000 while Smithás is $250,000, according to the university. “We are happy to have the leaders of our executive team securely in place to continue their great work in service of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and the greater Mahoning and Shenango valley communities,” board Chair Anita Hackstedde said. Tressel was named YSU’s nin...
ALLIE VUGRINCIC YOUNGSTOWN — City Mayor Jamael Tito Brown shared his life story and wisdom with graduates at Youngstown State University’s virtual commencement ceremony on Sunday. “For me, growing up in a single-parent home and with a father that was in and out of jail, I should be a statistic that you should be reading about,” Brown said. “But today I’m standing before you as the 51st mayor of the city of Youngstown because of my faith, my family and my friends.” Brown, a two-time graduate of YSU, said his mother made sure academics were his priority and that he earned his ba...
YOUNGSTOWN — City Mayor Jamael Tito Brown shared his life story and wisdom with graduates at Youngstown State University’s virtual commencement ceremony on Sunday. “For me, growing up in a single-parent home and with a father that was in and out of jail, I should be a statistic that you should be reading about,” Brown said. “But today I’m standing before you as the 51st mayor of the city of Youngstown because of my faith, my family and my friends.” Brown, a two-time graduate of YSU, said his mother made sure academics were his priority and that he earned his bachelor’s degree...