Youngstown State Alumni Engagement

05/30/2026

Our graduates make an impact. 🐧🛣

History M.A. graduate, Lynda Ozan, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer for the Oklahoma Historical Society, recently published a new paper, "The Preservation of the Threatt Filling Station."

The paper explores the history of Route 66 during the Jim Crow-era where rest stops were segregated and specifically, the Threatt Filling Station in Luther, Oklahoma, one of the few Black rest stops on Route 66, and the family's preservation of the building.

05/30/2026

Thank you to all the amazing volunteers that participated in Streetscape today! 🐧🌷

It was a gorgeous day spent beautifying downtown! Thank you Youngstown CityScape for organizing this annual event.

Stay in the know of upcoming opportunities and events, update your contact information today at https://ysu.edu/alumni-engagement/ysu-alumni-update-form

05/20/2026

Where is Pete headed this summer? With YOU!🏖️✈️

🐧Pete is packing his bags to join you on vacation this summer! Whether you are hitting the beach, exploring a new city, or relaxing in the mountains, Pete wants to tag along and be part of your journey.

🔗First, update your information today via this link https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/SHTyDGLsuF to get started. Then, don't forget to share your favorite vacation photos featuring Pete to claim your exclusive YSU alumni luggage tag before your next big adventure! You can tag us at or email your photos directly to [email protected]. 🐧📸

05/16/2026

Thank you to all the Penguins who joined us for a night among the stars! 🌠🐧

It was a wonderful evening catching up with alumni and friends and learning more about our northern stars at the The Ward Beecher Planetarium.

We hope to see you at another event soon! 🐧

05/13/2026

Over 20 years of Penguin pride in our community, one flower bed at a time!🐧🌷🏙

For more than 20 years, the dedicated alumni and friends of Youngstown State University have rolled up their sleeves and donned their gardening gloves to help Downtown Youngstown shine. We are so proud of the Penguins who have consistently shown up to plant, mulch, and beautify the heart of our community. 🌷

‼️Now it is your turn to keep that 20 year legacy growing! Join fellow Penguins this year to make a difference in our community. Sign up for Streetscape today and help us continue this beautiful tradition of pride and preservation!❤

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/BiXnr9Hi4S

05/05/2026

Penguin Pride in Action! 🐧✨

YSU alumni across the country participated in National Volunteer Week in April, proving that Penguin Pride is synonymous with service. From volunteering at food banks to hosting donation drives, alumni chapters made a positive impact in their local communities. Read the article here: https://ysu.edu/news/ysu-alumni-serve-communities-nationwide-during-national-volunteer-week

Join a chapter near you! Visit the alumni website to get involved today: https://alumni.ysu.edu/chapters/

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05/04/2026

Congratulations to all the recent graduates! Welcome to the alumni community 🐧

04/17/2026

🥳Happy Friday Penguins! 🐧

Did you get our most recent spring alumni e-newsletter? You can view the PDF version online on our website here: https://alumni.ysu.edu/all-alumni-newsletter/

Missed the email? Make sure to update your contact information to stay in the know. Update your information today by filling out this form: https://ysu.edu/alumni-engagement/ysu-alumni-update-form

04/16/2026

‼Deadline for T-shirts is Monday, April 20‼

‼️Deadline for Streetscape T-shirts is Monday, April 20!‼️
Make sure to register before then to guarantee a t-shirt! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/BiXnr9Hi4S

We can't wait to see you again this year! 🌸