02/06/2025
Meet Justin! 👋🐧
Justin Styer is a Lead Starlink Engineer for SpaceX, in Bastrop, Texas, and a 2012 YSU graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. In his current role, he leads a team of engineers focusing on PCB manufacturing. Prior to SpaceX, Justin worked at Tesla as a Staff Development Engineer in Cell Manufacturing. He was a lead on the ramp of Tesla’s 4680 program at Giga Factory Texas. Before Tesla, Justin worked at Bridgestone as a Lead Materials Engineer focusing on the implementation of sustainable materials, resulting in multiple patents.
“What I enjoyed the most regarding the chemical engineering program was the sense of community. I always felt there was help and guidance available. My advice for current YSU students is to embrace epistemological creativity in problem-solving and professional pursuits. Foster innovation and imagination, and great things will happen.”
Youngstown State University College of STEM
02/04/2025
Visit us at https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ysualumni/ to connect with Youngstown State alumni across the country and around the world! 🐧❤
02/03/2025
Congratulations to Dr. Michael Shoaf, a proud Youngstown State University graduate, on being named the 2025 BASA Superintendent of the Year! With 18 years leading Rocky River City Schools, Dr. Shoaf has made a lasting impact on students, educators, and the community.🍎📚✨
01/30/2025
Plan to join us at Progressive Field for YSU day and as members of the Marching Pride and Pep Band Band perform the National Anthem!! See the flyer below for ticket information! Special Guardians/YSU Hats are included with the first 600 tickets sold!!
01/28/2025
The Youngstown State Alumni - Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Alumni Chapter had a great time welcoming the Youngstown State Women's Bowling team for the third year in a row. Thanks to the chapter for rolling out the red carpet, and congratulations to these amazing student athletes! Go Penguins!
01/23/2025
‼🐧Don't forget! Alumni Legacy Scholarship applications are open now through Jan. 31! For more information and to apply, follow the link in the post.
It's that time of year again! The Alumni Legacy Scholarship application is now open!🐧👨🎓
Youngstown State University has a rich tradition of family attendance and graduation. The legacy of a child following in the footsteps of a parent/guardian toward attaining a degree from the same alma mater is indeed a cherished tradition. The YSU Office of Alumni Engagement is committed to fostering relationships between graduates and YSU and is proud to offer five $1000 Legacy Scholarships to children of YSU alumni. 🐧
‼️Deadline to submit applications is January 31st, 2025.‼️
For more information and application information, please visit https://ysu.edu/legacy-scholarship-application?fbclid=IwY2xjawGpvy1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUI9o_eVoFdkEcBQBDP8TCHhnTC3SLCeDlHJvi0v9yrx2MRY9PXDfJYolQ_aem_WwikGWWC99rHFZup0JSFjg
01/03/2025
Did you meet your partner at YSU? 🐧❤🐧
We would love to feature your love story for Valentines Day! This is a special way to tell your Penguin mate how much you love them!
To submit your story, please follow this link, submissions are due by February 7th! 🐧
https://airtable.com/appgAd5oGT9z71hBD/shrZB1DgPgIJUhos5
01/02/2025
Proud to see Alumni continue to achieve success in their professional careers! 🐧
12/30/2024
📣Attention Local Alumni:
Would you like to reconnect with fellow Penguins in the Mahoning Valley? The Office of Alumni Engagement would like your feedback on events of interest. Take the survey by January 3rd to influence 2025 planning. https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8106810/Local-Alumni-Interest-Survey
🐧Enter your contact information to receive a free YSU car decal by mail.
12/20/2024
Catch up on the Alumni Year in Review - 2024!
🐧Check your email for our top alumni and student honors. Didn't get the email? Check out the stories on our website here: https://alumni.ysu.edu/year-in-review-2024/
📧Want to get our quarterly newsletter? Subscribe using this link: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1873591/1789657/k
12/12/2024
Congratulations to Gary Brantley '03 and Ashley Totin '15, '17 who will be the alumni speakers at Sunday's Commencement ceremonies! Read on to learn about their accomplishments, as well as those of the outstanding student speakers, David Metzler and Tyler Fenton.
https://ysu.edu/news/ysu-announces-fall-2024-commencement-speakers
12/12/2024
Meet Jalae Parker, an inspiring athletic trainer who's breaking barriers and giving back to her roots.
"Since I was young, I always knew I wanted to help others. I just never knew how." Jalae’s journey took her from being a passionate athlete to becoming the first female athletic trainer at Danville High School.
A proud graduate of Youngstown State University's Master of Athletic Training program, Jalae is now inspiring the next generation while giving back to her community in a meaningful way.
Read Jalae's full story here: https://bvmsports.com/2024/12/07/meet-jalae-parker-first-female-athletic-trainer-at-danville-hs/
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12/10/2024
Meet Zach! 👋🐧
Art History graduate Zach Repphun '13 was recently featured in the Collective Arts Network (CAN) journal for his work in art exhibition design at the Akron Art Museum. Zach credits his time at YSU for his career success stating "YSU pushed me to dive deep into the art scene. I took every opportunity --volunteering at the Butler, working at the McDonough Museum as a student/employee, and leading the Student Art Association."
Read more about Zach's career journey in the journal article here: https://canjournal.org/2024/11/connecting-to-futures-zach-repphun-building-a-career-by-design/
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12/09/2024
It was an incredible afternoon at the Alumni Basketball Lunch, where we celebrated great memories and the Penguins’ thrilling victory against Oakland! 🏀
Thanks to everyone who joined us – your support is what makes these events so special! Be sure to stay tuned for upcoming details on another alumni basketball gathering later this season. Go Penguins! 🐧