YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Youngstown State University is proud to welcome more than 2,000 newly enrolled undergraduate students to campus for the Fall 2016 semester, including two from Western New York.

Local students enrolling at the university include Alberto Cheverez of Dunkirk. The Dunkirk High School grad is a major in Music Performance with an emphasis in Emphasis Music Recording. Fellow Class of 2020 student Anthony Butler of Pike is a Letchworth Central High School graduate who is an Exercise Science major and YSU.

Youngstown State University is a comprehensive urban research university that offers nearly 13,000 students more than 135 undergraduate and graduate programs backed by a strong tradition of teaching, scholarship and public service. As a major educational and economic development resource in the region, YSU is known for its focus on academic research and creative programs that transform its students into successful professionals, scholars and leaders. Located in the heart of the Tech Belt between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, YSU provides opportunities for students to actively participate with accomplished faculty, often in one-on-one settings, on advanced research and creative collaborations. The beautiful 145-acre campus includes high-tech classrooms, state-of-the-art labs and performance facilities, a variety of on-campus housing options and recreational facilities among the best in the nation.

For more information, visit www.ysu.edu.