Dear YSU Community,
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am pleased to announce that Youngstown State University’s 10th President, Bill Johnson, will officially assume the role of President at YSU, beginning on January 22, 2024. Bill submitted his official resignation from Congress today, effective at the end of day on January 21, 2024, paving the way for him to begin his presidency this month.
With his contract indicating he would start prior to March 15, 2024 we are excited to have him on campus earlier than anticipated. In the meantime, Bill will continue to visit campus as often as his schedule allows to continue meeting with students, faculty and staff. Bill brings a commitment to advancing our institution's mission, and we eagerly anticipate the contributions he and his wife LeeAnn will make to our community.
As always, thank you for your commitment to our students’ success and dedication to YSU. We are excited about what the future holds.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Peterson, Chair of the Board of Trustees
On behalf of the YSU Board of Trustees
