YSU Foundation gets $25,000 to establish Dr. Helen Lafferty scholarship

A fund of the Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley contributed $25,000 to establish a scholarship at The Youngstown State University Foundation.

It’ll be named in honor of outgoing interim president Dr. Helen Lafferty, and the money came from the advisors of the John S. and Doris M. Andrews Memorial Fund, part of the Community Foundation.

Lafferty’s last day at Youngstown State will be Dec. 31.

“The Andrews Fund Advisors are pleased to honor the excellent leadership of Dr. Lafferty during her tenure as Interim President of Youngstown State University and her commitment to the University, its faculty, staff and students, and the greater Mahoning Valley community. Dr. Lafferty represented YSU very well and we want to recognize the goodwill created under her leadership.”

The fund advisors said they’re welcoming additional contributions to the scholarship fund from the community.

The John S. and Doris M. Andrews Trust and Memorial Fund has given over $5 million to the university and the YSU Foundation since 2004.

“YSU has been blessed with excellent faculty, dedicated staff and remarkable students. Learning is our focal point and purpose,” said Lafferty. “We can expect great things when we stay true to our mission, focused on learning and serving in meaningful ways. YSU truly remains that strong beacon and the university that transforms minds and hearts.”

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