The mark consists of a circular seal design surrounded by a rope with the wording "YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY", "1908", and "ANIMUS LIBERATUS". The wording "YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY" and "1908" appear on the outer band of the seal. In the inner portion of the seal, there is a torch with flames rising from the top and rays of light emanating therefrom. Also in the inner portion of the seal are a an ink pot with two quills extending upward, a globe, and a stylized pair of wings. In the bottom of the inner portion appears the wording "ANIMUS LIBERATUS".
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHT ANIMUS LIBERATUS
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY ONE NINE ZERO EIGHT ANIMUS LIBERATUS
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY NINETEEN HUNDRED EIGHT ANIMUS LIBERATUS
Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
The English translation of ANIMUS LIBERATUS in the mark is THE FREED MIND.