YSU announces “Limited Edition” Homecoming activities Oct 20-26

Monday, October 13, 2025

Youngstown State University will celebrate Homecoming, Oct. 20-26, with the theme “Limited Edition,” highlighting the individuality, tradition and Penguin pride that makes the YSU experience one of a kind.

Throughout the week, students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members can take part in events across campus, leading up to the homecoming football game at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, when the Guins host Murray State at Stambaugh Stadium. The Homecoming king and queen will be crowned during halftime.

Students can look forward to a week filled with fun and exciting events:

  • Trick or Pete* – A halloween themed kick off with costumes, games and giveaways on Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. in the Beeghly Center.
  • Fall Fire Fest* – One of YSU’s favorite traditions featuring a bonfire, pep rally and music on Oct 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Daniel H. Becker Family Fountain Commons.
  • HOCO Concert by the Fountain* – Enjoy live music by No Funk No Justice on Oct. 24 at 4:30 p.m. located at the Daniel H. Becker Family Fountain Commons.
  • Homecoming Parade* – Join the celebration, with a new extended route, from downtown Youngstown up fifth avenue as student organizations, the Marching Pride and community groups showcase their YSU spirit on Oct. 25 at 11:45 a.m.

Additional activities throughout the week include Build-A-Penguin, the Red and White Carnival and a Silent Disco Party. 

* These events are free and open to the public.

Alumni and friends are invited back to campus to reconnect and celebrate through a variety of special gatherings:

  • WCBA Alumni Banquet – A night to celebrate the 2025 Williamson College of Business Administration Outstanding Alumni Awards recipients, Anthony Trevena, Jerry Wiant, Dylan Anders and Michele Merkel on Oct. 24 at 5:45 p.m. in Williamson Hall.
  • BCHHS Food and Wine Tour – Enjoy a curated food and wine pairing while touring the updated labs and spaces within the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. in Cushwa Hall.
  • All-Alumni Tailgate – Reconnect with fellow Guins before kickoff of the football game Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. in the M71 tailgate lot. To register for the tailgate visit the All-Alumni Tailgate registration website before Oct. 20.
  • Half Century Celebration – Reminisce with the Class of 1975 as they celebrate 50 years with a pinning ceremony on Oct 26 at 11 a.m. in the John J. McDonough Museum of Art. To RSVP for the Half Century Celebration visit the registration website before Oct. 17.

For the full schedule of events and information visit the YSU Homecoming website.