August

BGSU teacher-education program tops Ohio's economic impact Aug 29, 2018 10:00 AM A new report from the State University Education Deans shows that BGSU's teacher education program has an estimated $14.4 million impact in Ohio communities.

Online criminal justice master’s rated nationally and No. 1 among Ohio public universities Aug 29, 2018 10:00 AM Bowling Green State University’s online Master of Science in criminal justice program has once again been recognized for excellence. Top Criminal Justice Schools has ranked it No. 15 in the nation and No. 1 among Ohio public universities in a rating of the 50 best online programs, public or private.

BGSU once again named a ‘Best College for Your Money’ Aug 27, 2018 3:47 PM Money Magazine has once again placed Bowling Green State University on its list of “Best Colleges for Your Money." The rankings are based on 26 measures of educational quality, affordability and alumni success.

Conspirare choir brings Matthew Shepard to BGSU Aug 27, 2018 3:30 PM Grammy Award-winning choir Conspirare will perform the oratorio “Considering Matthew Shepard” on September 17 at BGSU, joined by guest choirs from the University of Toledo and area high schools. The choir’s Helen McMaster Endowed Professorship in Vocal and Choral Studies residency includes a series of thought-provoking community and campus events.

Uptick in West Nile virus infections expected this mosquito season Aug 27, 2018 9:00 AM West Nile virus already claimed its first Ohio victim of the season in July. More fatalities could follow — or not, according to Dr. Dan Pavuk, an insect biologist and lecturer in biological at BGSU. There have been five humans infected with West Nile virus this year, including one fatality.

BGSU Center for Regional Development helps secure sizable grant Aug 24, 2018 8:00 AM Bowling Green State University and its commitment to sustainability and responsible water systems has helped the village of Delta, Ohio, secure a $958,885 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, through the assistance of Will Burns, assistant director of the Center for Regional Development.

Undergraduates honored for scholarly research Aug 22, 2018 2:10 PM The Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship honored the seven winners of the 2018 Undergraduate Research Symposium at an Aug. 14 ceremony. The students were recognized for oral and poster presentations in the sciences and humanities. Also honored was Dr. Virginia Dubasik, Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year.

First in a series: BGSU students experience life at Navajo Nation Aug 21, 2018 9:39 AM For two decades students from BGSU have traveled to Navajo Nation for a cultural emersion experience. The trip lasts two weeks, with vans leaving at the beginning of May. Participants are introduced to the Navajo people, their culture and way of life with all its nuances and complexities.

Co-ops enable student to not be ‘just a number’ Aug 13, 2018 8:00 AM Kristen Grom arrived at Bowling Green State University after a road trip she took with her family to check out prospective universities. Now that she’s graduating with a 3.98 GPA and three VCT co-ops under her belt, she couldn’t be happier with the decision.

Graduate student digs deep for algae solution Aug 13, 2018 8:00 AM Bowling Green State University graduate student Josephine Lindsey-Robbins is researching the role of “bugs” in composting dead plant material, turning it back into the soil and keeping its nitrogen and phosphorus in place. There, it can fertilize the soil instead of washing into lakes.

Summer Experience: Kayla DeMuth, Justin Newcomb expand cultural horizons Aug 10, 2018 12:30 PM Kayla DeMuth and Justin Newcomb, two seniors in Bowling Green State University’s College of Education and Human Development, immerse themselves into Italy's cultures for Cultural Explorations class. The experience deepened the commitment to their new careers as certified family life educators.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: Life journeys lead to new start Aug 10, 2018 11:00 AM Cordie Stone fell in love with Bowling Green State University when she was 6 years old. Stone, a determined post-traditional student, after a 20-year gap completed her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies and added a master’s degree in special education at BGSU.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: Perseverance pays off for nontraditional student Aug 10, 2018 11:00 AM BGSU faculty, staff and students helped Leon Grace fulfill a lifelong dream to earn a college degree and open opportunities for him in the field of helping students with special needs. After taking classes on and off for more than 30 years, he earned a Bachelor of Liberal Studies.

Ties with a purpose Aug 10, 2018 9:58 AM Bowling Green State University supply chain management student Myles Johnson started his first business when he was just 14 years old. Today, he has one successful company online and another in the works. He said knowledge he’s gained at BGSU has helped in these endeavors.

Apparel merchandising and product development program named among nation’s top 50 Aug 8, 2018 2:00 PM The apparel merchandising and product development program at the University’s College of Education and Human Development has been named among the nation’s top 50 fashion merchandising programs by Fashion-Schools.org.

Falcon Moments: Graduating students share favorite memories Aug 7, 2018 4:56 PM Members of the August graduating Class of 2018 share what made Bowling Green State University special to them. Many of the graduates also share their next steps, whether it's an internship or the start of their career.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: College of Business graduate gets 'creative' to complete degree Aug 7, 2018 11:00 AM It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. That’s been Sana Sharper’s mantra as the BGSU College of Business major set her sights on completing her degree; a journey that took a few unexpected turns along the way. The first came just two weeks before Sharper even started college.

Ohio Sen. Randy Gardner advises graduates to live a ‘life of value’ Aug 6, 2018 4:45 PM Ohio Sen. Randy Gardner ’81, ’87, the Senate Majority Leader who has served northwest Ohio in the Ohio General Assembly for nearly 33 years, addressed the Bowling Green State University summer graduating Class of 2018 on August 4 on the University Hall lawn.