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DePo in the News

DePo in the News

The Democracy and Public Policy Network (DePo) is regularly covered by campus and regional media for its nonpartisan events, public-opinion polling, student initiatives and civic partnerships. Explore recent headlines, press releases and multimedia that highlight DePo’s impact across Ohio and beyond.

Featured Coverage

Toledo Blade: “BGSU’s democracy network reflects on inaugural year, looks to future” (Mar 31, 2025)

Overview of DePo’s first-year momentum and statewide footprint

BGSU News: “Creating public good: BGSU hosts elected officials and policymakers for engaging, nonpartisan discussion on democracy” (Nov 8, 2024)

Day-long event with elected officials and policymakers, setting the tone for DePo’s programming.

BGSU News: “Democracy and Public Policy Research Network at BGSU continues to build momentum statewide, welcoming former Ohio governors to campus” (Mar 19, 2025)

Polling, podcast launch, and the inaugural Leadership Luncheon announcement.

Press releases (BGSU Outlets)

Inaugural Advisory Board announced (Dec 11, 2024)

Board of leaders and alumni to guide DePo’s mission.

Day of Dialogue announcement

Nonpartisan engagement focus, topics and speakers.

BG Independent Media: Luncheon recap (Apr 1, 2025) and Advisory Board coverage (Dec 12, 2024).

Falcon Media (student press): Leadership Luncheon preview (Mar 24, 2025); student civic engagement feature (Feb 4, 2025).

Media Mentions

Toledo Blade: Leadership Luncheon heads-up (Mar 18, 2025).

WTOL 11: Day of Dialogue TV segment (Nov 7, 2024)

Updated: 10/09/2025 11:49AM