Jan 28, 2021 YOUNGSTOWN – A group of trustees of the Youngstown State University Foundation surprised university President Jim Tressel with an announcement this afternoon that they have raised $1.6 million to establish an endowed faculty or executive administrative position in Tressel’s name. “President Tressel’s influence has transformed the institution by raising its stature, reputation and significance to exceptional levels,” said Jocelyne Kollay Linsalata, former chair of the YSU Foundation Board of Trustees. The fundraising endeavor was announced today at a news conference at the YSU Foundation on campus. Tressel attended the event but had not been aware of the fundraising effort or the naming of the endowed chair.