Youngstown State University's trustees voted Thursday to accept transfer of almost 13 acres of land in Steubenville at the former Eastern Gateway Community College campus from the Jefferson County Commissioners.

As the university develops programming, YSU President Bill Johnson said the focus will be on creating "high-quality, career-aligned academic pathways that respond to workforce needs" of the region and state.

“We’re not just inheriting a building—we’re investing in a future,” Johnson said in a press release Thursday. “By securing this campus space, we’re ensuring that local students continue to have access to strong career-enhancing programs, supportive services, and a university that believes in their community. YSU is here to provide continuity, credibility and a pathway forward

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