Youngstown State Alumni Engagement

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

Members of the Class of 1976 and earlier graduation classes gathered for the Half Century Club Celebration to conclude Homecoming weekend festivities! Attendees shared memories and pride for YSU, while renewing connections. The event was held at Williamson Hall, where everyone got a glimpse into the outstanding opportunities available to current WCBA students. Congratulations to all on 50 years+ as Penguins!

10/17/2026

A perfect day to tailgate.☀️ Thanks for stopping by! 👋 Go Guins!! 🐧❤️

10/17/2026

Happy Homecoming, Penguins! 🐧🏈🎊

Reminiscing on Homecomings past while making new memories today! Join us in celebrating YSU traditions and Penguin pride all day long!

❤️ Homecoming Parade: 3:30 p.m.
🏈 Alumni Tailgate: 3:30 p.m. in the M-70 lot
🐧 Football vs. Northern Iowa: 6 p.m.

Stop by the Alumni Tailgate for Penguin spirit gear, snacks and Plinko prizes! Open to everyone, no reservation needed. Come celebrate with Penguin Nation!

10/16/2026

YSU Then & Now ❤️🤍

Generations of traditions, memories and Penguin pride. See you tomorrow, Penguin Nation! 🐧🏈

10/14/2026

Happy Homecoming Week, Penguins! ❤️🤍

The faces and memories may change, but the Penguin pride stays the same! We’re counting down the days until Homecoming and can’t wait to celebrate YSU’s traditions with you at the parade, Alumni Tailgate and the big game! 🐧❤🏈

10/07/2026

Before there was “YSU Rocks,” there was the Rock. 🐧❤🪨

For more than 50 years, generations of Penguins have painted the Rock to celebrate campus events, share messages and leave their mark on YSU history. Today, it remains a familiar symbol of Penguin pride and a place that continues to bring students together.

Take a look back at one of YSU’s most beloved traditions as we celebrate the countdown to YSU Rocks Homecoming 2026!

10/07/2026

🔉‼️Spotted on The Price Is Right! 👀❤️🐧

Nothing like seeing some Penguin pride on national TV! Contestant Vicki Larson '78 rocked a YSU Alumni shirt AND Drew Carey gave Youngstown State a shoutout — now that’s priceless!

Penguins really are everywhere! ❤️🐧

10/02/2026

Some YSU gameday memories stick with you forever. 🐧❤️🏈

We’ve pulled together a few favorites from over the years — now we want to see yours!

Share a photo in the comments of your favorite YSU gameday memory for a chance to win a YSU gameday prize pack, including four complimentary tickets to the Homecoming game against the Northern Iowa Panthers on Saturday, October 17 at 6 p.m.! 📸

The winner will be announced in one week!

09/30/2026

The countdown to October 17th is on! 🐧🏈🎉

This year’s theme, YSU Rocks, celebrates the traditions and memories that make YSU special.

As we count down to the big day, we’ll be sharing some favorite YSU throwbacks and traditions over the next few weeks — and we’ll have some giveaways mixed in, too!

Keep an eye on the Alumni page for more! 👀