Youngstown State University Alumni

BCHHS Event
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services for a memorable evening of connection, celebration, and gratitude. Whether you’re a proud alum, a dedicated former faculty member, a valued partner, or a generous supporter, this is your chance to reunite with the BCHHS community. Enjoy curated food and wine pairings, explore our newly enhanced spaces, and rediscover what makes our college such a meaningful part of Youngstown State University. Together, we’ll reflect on our shared legacy—and look ahead to the future we’re building together.

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YSU Alumni Homecoming Tailgate with Football Alumni
2025-10-25 11:00 - 13:30
Celebrate Homecoming with a festive tailgate hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement and the YSU Football Alumni Club! All YSU alumni and guests are invited to attend.

Enjoy a delicious buffet including Belleria pizza, BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, BBQ chicken and ribs, mac and cheese, baked beans, cornbread, chips, and soft drinks. Snag a prime viewing spot for the parade at 12pm – The tent will be located in the M70 lot near McDonald’s, along Fifth Avenue. Enter to win raffle prizes while supporting football student athletes. Reconnect with your YSU family and get ready to cheer on the Penguins against Murray State at 2pm!

The tailgate will take place rain or shine. The cost is $10 per person. Children 3 and under are free. Wear your favorite YSU gear to show your Penguin Pride. Space is limited.

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Rocky Mountain Alumni Chapter - YSU Football Watch Party
2025-10-25 12:00 - 13:00
Please join the Rocky Mountain YSU Alumni Chapter for a Football Watch Party as the Penguins take on Murray State for YSU Homecoming on Saturday, October 25th at 12:00pm. This is a free event held at Wild Blue Yonder with food and drinks available for purchase.

The game starts at 12:00 pm MST (2:00pm EST)Wild Blue Yonder519 Wilcox StCastle Rock, Colorado 80104

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Half Century Celebration Featuring the Class of 1975
2025-10-26 11:30 - 14:00
Rekindle your Penguin spirit and reminisce with the Class of 1975 and earlier graduates! Please join us on Homecoming weekend to honor the newly inducted members of the Half Century Club with a luncheon and pinning ceremony. Those who have previously reached the 50-year milestone are also welcome to attend with a guest.

This year’s event will be held at the John J. McDonough Museum of Art. The featured speakers will be: Claudia Berlinski, museum director; and Aislinn Janek ’16, 2025 Emerging Artist and part of the Fall Exhibition. Guests will browse the gallery, enjoy time for fellowship, and celebrate the Class of 1975. Alumni from previous class years are also encouraged to attend. Guests are welcome. Reservation deadline is Friday, October 17

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YSU South Florida Chapter Alumni Dinner
2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00
Please join the South Florida YSU Alumni Chapter for a fun evening at Positano’s on Wednesday, October 29th at 6pm. Guests will order off the menu with separate checks.

Positano’s Restaurant4400 N Federal Hwy #190, Boca Raton, FL 33431We look forward to seeing you there!

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Pittsburgh Chapter: YSU @ Pitt Men's Basketball Game
2025-11-03 19:00 - 21:00
Cheer on the Penguins as they face the Pitt Panthers on November 3 at the University of Pittsburgh. Tickets to the game are available at a special rate of $30 (plus taxes and fees) and will be located in section 115. Join fellow alumni and fans as we support our Penguins!

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YSU @GCU Men's Basketball Game
2025-11-07 19:00 - 20:00
Come watch the YSU Men’s Basketball team play at Global Credit Union Arena on Friday, November 7th! Tickets are $30 plus taxes and fees.

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Triangle Chapter: Alumni Holiday Gathering
2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:00
Alumni Holiday Gathering at Fortnight Brewing Company! Free event, people will pay on separate checks.

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Cleveland Alumni Chapter - YSU Men's Basketball
2026-01-17 14:00 - 16:00
Support the Penguins when they take on the Cleveland State Vikings on Saturday, January 17th! The teams last met in the Barbasol Horizon League Semifinals on March 10th when the Penguins defeated the Vikings 56-54 to advance to the Horizon League Championship.A block of tickets has been reserved for alumni and fans in section 106, right behind the YSU bench. Tickets are $22 each and can be purchased through the link below. After you click the link, go to the top right corner and click “Enter Promo Code”. Type promo code “PENGUIN” to be taken to the reserved tickets. If you plan to attend the game, complete the form below and we’ll send you an alumni item by mail to display your YSU spirit!

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Alumni Basketball Dinner
2026-01-30 18:30 - 20:30
Connect with fellow YSU alumni, friends, and fans to cheer on the Penguins Men’s basketball team as they take on IU Indy at Beeghly Center! Game tickets are sold separately.

Celebrate before the game with a buffet style dinner on the West Deck featuring fan favorites from Belleria, including hamburgers, pizza, salad, jo-jo potatoes, cookies, and a soft drink. Dinner buffet opens at 5:00pm before the game

There will be plenty of friendly faces, delicious food and fun, so come join us! The price is $10 for the dinner. Children 3 and under are free!

Reservations are due Monday, January 26, 2026. Email arbye@ysu.edu or call 330-941-7170 for additional information or help with registering.

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Charlotte Alumni Chapter - YSU Softball Game
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00
The Charlotte YSU Alumni Chapter is proud to support the YSU Softball team as they play in the Gardner-Webb Tournament on Saturday, February 7 at 10:00am versus Furman at the Brinkley Softball Stadium in Boiling Springs, N.C.

Wear your favorite YSU gear to the game and cheer on our Penguins!

Please contact Charlotte Chapter Leaders Tom Davis (ysu.charlotte@gmail.com) and Sue Davis (skrebich@gmail.com) with any questions or concerns. RSVP using the link below!

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Washington D.C. Alumni Game Night
2026-02-21 16:00
Please join the Washington DC YSU Alumni Chapter for a family friendly game night and potluck on Saturday, February 21 at 4:00pm. This is a free event held at Old Bust Head Brewery. Bring along your favorite sharable food and a table top game (optional). Don’t forget to wear your favorite YSU gear to share your Penguin pride! Additional drinks and food will be available for purchase at the brewery.Family and friends are invited!The fun starts at 4:00 pmOld Bust Head Brewery7134 Farm Station RdVint Hill, VA 20187

YSU Phoenix Alumni Chapter - Diamond Backs Spring Training Game
2026-03-08 13:00 - 15:00
Join the YSU Phoenix Alumni Chapter for a spring training game as the Arizona Diamondbacks play the Cincinnati Reds at Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear, AZ 85338, on Sunday, March 8 at 1:00 PM!

We are excited to get together with fellow alumni and reconnect over our love of YSU and baseball! Tickets will cost $20 per person. Friends and family are welcome! In order to get a headcount for the ballpark, please RSVP by January 19 so we can reserve a section.

For more information or any questions, please contact YSU Phoenix Alumni Chapter Leader Patrick Becker ’92 at healthcoachpatrick@yahoo.com. We hope to see you there!

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YSU Columbus Chapter - Alumni Volunteering at Mid-Ohio Food Collective
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00
Please join the Columbus YSU Alumni Chapter in volunteering at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, Saturday, April 25 from 9:00am – 12:00pm

Mid-Ohio Food Collective4041 Gantz RdGrove City, OH 43123

RSVPs are due by April 17th. We look forward to seeing you there!

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