Beachwood High Alum Gets Award From Ohio College

BEACHWOOD, OH - From Youngstown State University: Youngstown State University has recognized more than 300 first-year students with Martin Luther King Merit Awards and/or Trailblazer Scholarships.

The following local YSU students are recipients:

Marquae Calhoun of Warrensville Heights, OH, was awarded a Trailblazer Scholarship. Calhoun is a Lutheran East High School graduate and a Undetermined HHS major at YSU.

Nylauna Petty of Beachwood, OH, was awarded a Trailblazer Scholarship. Petty is a Beachwood High School graduate and a Pre Nursing major at YSU.

The MLK Merit Award is a $1,000 merit-based award for new high school graduates of local inner-city schools, and the Trailblazer Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship for freshmen that aims to encourage outstanding students from diverse backgrounds.

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.

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