01-04-2025
YSU president launches new conversational program
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Ever since he arrived on campus, YSU President Bill Johnson has pushed to engage more with the university community, as well as the Valley.
On Tuesday, Johnson started a new program called 'Presidential Conversations.' He invited former college athlete-turned-motivational speaker George Mumford to address a group of students, staff and faculty about 'principle-centered leadership.'
Mumford had suffered an addiction issue after being injured and turned his recovery into a means to help others.
'But he worked his way through that, coming out on the other side of that, said, 'how do I help other people that may be struggling?'' Johnson said. 'He's worked with some phenomenal people; people like Michael Jordan, Shaquille O'Neal, helping them get their heads straight.'
As part of his continuing engagement with the community, Johnson says he will begin recording a new series for WYSU radio, as well as hosting future campus-wide events on issues facing the University.
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