Congratulations to alum Dr. Kaz Rafia who was recently named Dental Director of the Oregon Health Authority! Dr. Rafia is a 1993 grad with a BS in Biology. Read more here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORDHS…

We miss you! We’re looking for new ways to connect with local alumni. Tell us what types of events you’d be interested in attending by taking a quick survey. Two respondents will be drawn for an alumni giveaway. survey.alchemer.com/s3/6605112/You…

The YSU Office of Alumni Engagement shares our gratitude for the sacrifice and commitment of all who have served in the military. Thank you for all you've done for our nation! Watch as YSU Alumni and Army Veteran, Ryan Portela '18, shares his story. youtu.be/oh_lNzsZoPo

Steve Bartolin, a 1975 YSU WCBA grad, is Chairman of The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO and President of the Broadmoor Sea Island Company. The Broadmoor is the longest-running 5-star resort in America. #YandProud youtu.be/I4ZsmBUor0Q

Noëlly Longi Nsimba BSAS in Kinesiology and Exercise Science '18 is an alumna with many talents. She had an amazing @ysuwomenstennis career, as well as professionally! Now she’s working on her first jazz album and auditioning for The Voice UK! #YandProud youtu.be/KzPt1i8nOZk

Join us for the first ever Alumni Sip and Paint on Saturday, December 4th at 4pm @McDonoughMuseum! Senior art major Emily Fetsko gives the details here. Mimosa bar, desserts and a Pete winter scene. ysu.edu/sipandpaint youtu.be/MX-6CMfCLh4

Happy 100th birthday to Pete Taflan ’50! Pete is a veteran of WWII and Korea, navigator and navigation instructor. He retired from a VP of Sales position. Today, he enjoys a weekly bridge game with friends and stays active in his church! Jim Tressel Bio: YSU Alumni on Facebook.

We’re thrilled to feature Heather Moran ’93, Advanced Biology teacher at Boardman High School, in the next Alumni Spotlight video! Check out her video below! youtu.be/Gey-HOuPAcs

Now is a great time to support YSU students through the new LGBTQ+ Student Emergency Fund. Learn more below and give to ysu.edu/lgbtqemergency…. wkbn.com/news/local-new…

Get to know Angel Rivera ’03 in this Alumni Spotlight! Angel is a bridal gown designer and owner of Angel Rivera Couture. Angel earned a BSAS in Fashion Merchandising in 2003 and has since gained prominence in the fashion industry. youtu.be/MAVXE6tGVsU

Angel Rivera, BSAS in Fashion Merchandising in 2003, is featured in this Alumni Spotlight. Angel is a bridal gown designer and owner of Angel Rivera Couture. He has worked with Amsale, Kenneth Pool, Christos, Kirstie Kelly, and Kleinfeld. #YandProud youtu.be/MAVXE6tGVsU

The Office of Alumni Engagement begins the new year with excitement for opportunities to build connections! Celebrate, connect and learn with us. We are Penguins forever! (Thanks to Chris Gunther ’17 for his voiceover work in this video!) #YandProud youtu.be/BK-IswDGsJg

Thank you to the many alumni Streetscape volunteers who have contributed to the efforts of Youngstown CityScape over the years! YSU alumni are being honored with the 2022 David and Pat Sweet Grass Roots Award at this year’s Grass Roots Gala on 2/24. Details below. ysu.edu/news/cityscape…

The Office of Alumni Engagement is proud to offer five $1000 Legacy Scholarships to children of YSU alumni. The application can be downloaded here drive.google.com/file/d/1Tm4sw3… and must be submitted no later than March 1, 2022. Email [email protected] for more information.

Check out the Office of Career Exploration and Development's career exploration webinar! The webinar will take place on March 1st @ 10 am. Click here to register: bigmarker.com/flexjobs/Navig…

Interested in helping to beautify downtown Youngstown with alumni and friends? Join us on Saturday June 4th for the fun and rewarding Streetscape project! youtube.com/watch?v=ZiuwAV… Sign up: forms.gle/StG8HS26AhnKjB…

James Suggs '03, a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance alum of the YSU Cliffe College, talks about his influences and journey as a musician in this Alumni Spotlight video: youtu.be/GNbnObGxa5U

Penguin Pride extends across the globe! Zahid Qureshi '83 graduated with a BSBA in Finance. Zahid is showing his YSU spirit at the Chinar Golf Course in Murree, Punjab, Pakistan. His education at YSU set him on a course to be in the role of CEO of Deliverance Ltd in Pakistan.