06/09/2026
Pete is soaking up the summer sunshine on campus!☀️😎✨
Beyond the buildings of a city on the rise, the first step of your career is waiting for you. 🐧❤️
06/09/2026
Pete is soaking up the summer sunshine on campus!☀️😎✨
06/06/2026
Happy Higher Education Day! ❤️🐧
At Youngstown State University, we see every day how higher education changes lives—not just for our students, but for their families and the communities they call home. Today, we celebrate the opportunities, connections, and lasting impact that begin right here at YSU.
06/03/2026
History made in the Horizon League! 🐧🏆
Way to go, Youngstown State Penguins. Your hard work and dedication continue to make us proud.
06/02/2026
🚨 Attention Penguin Families and Future Guins! 🚨
Navigating financial aid can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. 🎓💸
If you or your student have questions about FAFSA, scholarships, grants, loans, or the financial aid process, our team is here to help.
Stop by during our walk-in hours or schedule a virtual walk-in appointment here: https://brnw.ch/21x32nm
We're happy to answer your questions or help your student stay on track for success!
05/27/2026
YSU recently hosted the Reading of Names Ceremony to honor and remember our community members who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered together in reflection and remembrance, reading names aloud to recognize the importance of every life and the impact these individuals continue to have on their families, friends, and communities.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this meaningful event and helped create a space for remembrance and unity. 🐧❤️
05/25/2026
This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave servicemen and servicewomen who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸
As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, we reflect with gratitude on the heroes whose courage, dedication, and selflessness helped shape our nation and protect the freedoms we cherish today.
The entire YSU community is grateful for their service and sacrifice. Let us continue to honor their legacy through unity, service, and compassion. ❤️🐧
Campus is closed in observance of the holiday.
05/21/2026
Make the most of your summer! ✨
The Youngstown State University Summer Honors Institute is happening July 20–23, 2026. Designed for motivated students entering grades 9–11, this hands-on experience lets you explore exciting subjects taught by YSU faculty.
The cost is just $50 and includes lunch all four days.
Spots are limited, register today here: https://brnw.ch/21x2HBH
05/18/2026
Congratulations to Maggie Byers for receiving national recognition from Delta Zeta Sorority! ✨
Maggie was named a recipient of the 2026 Florence Hood Miner Award, an honor presented to members who demonstrate exceptional leadership and service within the organization.
Congratulations again, Maggie, on this incredible achievement!
Learn more here: https://brnw.ch/21x2ATA
Delta Zeta, Youngstown State University
Ready to take the opportunity? 🐧 Your next big opportunity could be right in your own backyard ❤️
Visit the link to learn more and apply today: https://brnw.ch/21x2y86
From military service to college classrooms, these YSU student veterans are building new futures with purpose, resilience and determination. 🇺🇸❤️
Hear from Adam, Jacob, Gina, Branson and Victoria as they share how Youngstown State University and the Carl A. Nunziato Veterans Resource Center have helped support their transition to student life — academically, professionally and personally.
At YSU, veterans aren’t just continuing their education — they’re creating new paths forward. 📚🐧
Read more about their stories here: https://brnw.ch/21x2wMp
YSU Office of Veterans Affairs