A message from the President
Dear Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Friends,
As we close another memorable year, I’ve been reflecting on Bowling Green State University and all we have experienced in 2018. Our learning community welcomed new students, created new academic programs, broke ground on new facilities and developed new partnerships.
For me, it is so much more. Not only have I had the honor of completing my first year as President, I am also proud of how we came together to focus on the future of BGSU.
As a public university, we must embrace our role to act in the public interest and create public good. Every day, we are preparing our students to live meaningful and productive lives, helping them create a life on their own terms. Our Year In Review shows just how we are achieving that mission.
From our new strategic plan, you’ll see that we are committed to:
• Redefining student success
• Connecting our research and creative activities for public good
• Empowering and supporting our people to achieve excellence
• Advancing our impact through engagement
• Aligning for excellence and value
• Telling our story
In 2018, we witnessed the impact our university had on Ohio, the nation and world. We are not stopping there; we have more of our story still to write.
View the moments that defined 2018 for Bowling Green State University – a public university for the public good. I am already looking forward to what we accomplish together next.
Regards,
Rodney K. Rogers Ph.D.
President
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By the Numbers
$388,653
Amount raised on #BGSUOneDay
19,540
Total enrollment
5
Inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame
4,284
Total graduates in 2018
400+
Class of 2022 from Falcon Families
2
Regular Season MAC Champions
30
Alumni inducted as Golden Falcons
83
Academic All-MAC Selections
3
Athletes named 'All American' in their respective sports
$141,956,208 gift
Raised throughout Changing Lives for the World Campaign
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New Faces
2018 in Social
Two of the four baby falcons hatched over the weekend! We caught them being fed this evening. The falcons are located in a nest in the clock tower of the Wood County Courthouse. Watch the live streaming video at https://t.co/1vKLUFBobq. #BGSU #FalconCam pic.twitter.com/doZjcc5d0l
— BGSU (@bgsu) April 15, 2018
Congratulations to the BGSU Men's Rugby team for winning the national championship! They beat St. Joseph’s University in...
Posted by Bowling Green State University on Sunday, December 2, 2018
Harvey, the service dog, is a campus icon. You can usually find him in the William and Joan Downing Military and Veteran Center. But today, he decided to dress up as me for Halloween – the holiday that celebrates our @bgsu orange! pic.twitter.com/EgsQFt4n4y
— Rodney K. Rogers (@Pres_Rogers) October 31, 2018
Bye bye, Harshman. It’s been a good run. #bgsu pic.twitter.com/vzB8CQBucU
— BGSU (@bgsu) May 24, 2018
BGSU Class of 2018 Success Story: Alanna Meadows credits faculty, research opportunities for her success.
Posted by Bowling Green State University on Monday, April 30, 2018
Happy Valentine's Day, Falcons! Freddie had a date for Valentine's Day, but it didn't go as he had planned. ?? #CatFished @bgsubirds pic.twitter.com/ItLXNgI3Uw
— BGSU (@bgsu) February 14, 2018
Photos from BGSU 2018 Homecoming festivities!
Posted by Bowling Green State University on Saturday, October 13, 2018
BREAKING: Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Rodney Rogers as #BGSU's 12th President. https://t.co/fflUlgjWDC
— BGSU (@bgsu) February 23, 2018
It's going to be an All-BGSU Stanley Cup! Congratulations to Washington Capitals GM Brian MacLellan '86 and Vegas Golden...
Posted by Bowling Green State University on Thursday, May 24, 2018
Beautiful sunrise over BG on this Falcon Friday! ☀️#bgsu #sunrise pic.twitter.com/lfHBjj7ZGR
— BGSU (@bgsu) October 19, 2018
Dance Marathon at BGSU raised $265,202.33 for the kids!
Posted by Bowling Green State University on Monday, April 9, 2018
Updated: 07/13/2020 03:49PM