Virtual Celebration for Spring 2020 Graduates 

President Rogers honors the Class of 2020 until an in-person Commencement can be held.

Congratulations, Graduates!

Hear your name read by college.

Graduation Messages From BGSU Alumni

Dr. Shantanu Narayen '86, '11 (Hon.)

Chairman, President and CEO
Adobe

Dr. Eileen P. O'Neill '90, '14 (Hon.)

Retired Group President
Discovery Channel, TLC, Discovery Fit and Health
Two-Time Emmy Award Winner

John M. Starcher Jr. '93

President and CEO
Bon Secour Mercy Health

The Hon. Randy L. Gardner '81, '87

Chancellor, Ohio Department of Higher Education
Former Member, Ohio Senate and House of Representatives

James Pickens Jr. '76

Actor, "Grey's Anatomy"

Jan M. Heppe '74

Retired President, Burberry Americas

Brian D. Chambers '88

Chairman and CEO
Owens Corning

Steve R. Hartman '85

Broadcast Journalist
CBS

Jennifer E. Higdon '86, '14 (Hon.)

Composer, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Grammy Winner

Elizabeth A. Macy '86

New York Times Best-Selling Author of “Dopesick,” “Factory Man” and “Truevine”
Former Award-Winning Reporter for The Roanoke Times

Jeffrey Shore '75

Executive Producer-Creator
of "E! True Hollywood Story"

Dr. Eva Marie Saint Hayden '46, '82 (Hon.)

Academy Award-Winning Actress

Dr. Maryrose T. Sylvester '87, '18 (Hon.)

U.S. Country Manager and Head of U.S. Electrification, ABB

Remember August 2016?

POPULAR Songs

  • The Life of Pablo - Kayne West
  • Work From Home - Fifth Harmony
  • Lemonade - Beyonce
  • Closer - The Chainsmokers

YOUR MEMORIES

  • The best memory from my freshman year was joining Alpha Omicron Pi. This was by far the best decision i have made in my entire college career. It’s not just 4 years it’s for life♥️
  • I remember my very first encounter with SICSIC. I was making a late night food run from Harshman to Kriescher when I saw a person with a mask and jumpsuit standing near the basketball court. At first glance, I was a little scared. There was no one else out in the area and I saw this random person with a mask. After leaving Kriescher to head back to my room, I noticed there were more people out there with these masks and they were laughing. I was a little nervous to walk by them and I think they noticed because they started coming toward me! Once they got a little closer, they threw something in my direction and ran off. When I looked, it was candy! I yelled “wait” but they kept going. It wasn’t til that weekend at our game that I saw them again and learned who they were. Of course, they were out there throwing candy, showing school spirit and cheering our team on.
  • I remember coming to campus for MAPS preview day and not wanting to leave campus since. I fell in love with the scenery first, but my love for the BG faculty and surrounding community was sure to follow. I am proud to call myself a falcon!

POPULAR MOVIES

  • Deadpool
  • Suicide Squad

YOUR MEMORIES

  • I remember joining University Dance Alliance and auditioning for my first showcase. I loved getting to perform and continue dancing in college with all of my new friends.
  • Finding mentors and forever friends and a way to get involved through MuTS!!
  • My freshman year was filled with laughter & adventure. My Mcdonald Hall family would go to oaks for dinner nearly every night & spend sunny days at the volleyball court. I loved spending times with my delta gamma sisters making family meals together and volunteering for our philanthropy. My cohort soon became my family as we worked through different projects together. Overall, my freshman year was unforgettable and one of my favorite years at college.

BIG events

  • 2016 Presidential Election
  • Mannequin Challenge
  • Hidden Clowns
  • iPhone 7 and 7+ released

YOUR MEMORIES

  • I remember sitting in Harshman’s student lounge, watching the Indians vs. Cubs World Series game. It was very exciting!
  • During my first year, I remember my friends and I playing flashlight tag all over old campus. The seal was the safe zone and we were up all night playing this game. I remember family dinners at the oaks and I remember Hall Council events such as Mario kart night, glow in the dark yoga, and so many more. We had a lot of fun in founders and everywhere on campus.
  • Meeting my fiancee!
  • From my first year at BGSU, I remember campus fest and getting involved with so many different organizations!

POPULAR TV Shows

  • Stranger Things

YOUR MEMORIES

  • Having Mac ground floor movie nights with everyone from the floor! We would choose a movie and watch it all together, it was so fun being so close with everyone I lived with.
  • The first day I was greeted by my random roommate with an excited smile. We bonded with the girls one floor above us when they knocked on our door and said, 'Do you want to get dinner at the Carillon with us?!' We excitingly agreed and quickly became the best of friends. I can thank Carillon for giving me the best roommates who I've lived with all 4 years of school.
  • I remember walking into my dorm room being so nervous to meet my random roommate, but she turned out to be my best friend!
  • One of my two favorite memories was my freshman year, when I found out I joined Pi Beta Phi and knew I would gain 80 wonderful sisters and could be apart something I’m so passionate about. I also loved getting involved with club hockey and becoming their safety man. Getting involved with 2 great organizations brings the greatest memories to me.

POPULAR AppS

  • Pokemon Go

YOUR MEMORIES

  • I was cast in my first Mainstage show at BGSU, The Penelopiad, during my freshman year! I made the best memories and friends and my life at BGSU would have never been the same without that experience. It’s one of my favorite memories from my 4 years as a Theatre Major!
  • Meeting everyone on my floor in Centennial and finding out my best friend for life lived right next door to me.
  • I remember my first football game as a freshman and band member. It was the most fun experience I had ever had. AY ZIGGY!
  • The excitement and anticipation when I first walked onto campus, and the feeling of inspiration I had arrived at my first class. When I sat down i knew I had made the right choice.

Alma Mater tribute to BGSU seniors

The BGSU Falcon Marching Band performs the alma mater for the 2020 seniors!

BGSU Memories

Here's a look back at some of the events on campus during the 19-20 school year.

Outstanding Seniors

Audra Gill

AUDRA GILL

  • Outstanding Senior 2020 Winner
  • Majors: Public Health, concentration in Environmental Science
  • Proudest campus involvement: Bowling Green Alternative Breaks (bGAB), Office of Residence Life and New Student Orientation

Bollheimer Janelle

JANELLE Bollheimer

  • Majors: Business Administration specializing in Accounting and Finance
  • Proudest campus involvement: Sidney A. Ribeau President's Leadership Academy, St. Thomas More University Parish, Undergraduate Student Government and BGSU Life Design Steering Group

William Robinson

WILLIAM Robinson

  • Majors: Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law; Minors in History and Spanish
  • Proudest campus involvement: Lead tutor for the Nuestros Niños El Futuro Tutoring Program, Freshman Wilderness Experience Trip leader, Honors Scholars.

Olive Bartholomew

OLIVE Bartholomew

  • Majors: International Studies and Spanish; Minors in Environmental Policy and Analysis and Mathematics
  • Proudest campus involvement: Environmental Action Group president and event planner, Bowling Green Alternative Breaks (bGAB) student coordinator and site leader and Sidney A. Ribeau President's Leadership Academy

Summer McVicker

SUMMER MCVICKER

  • Majors: Economics
  • Proudest campus involvement: Undergraduate Student Government, Kappa Delta Sorority and Honors College

Ayumi Sasaki

AYUMI Sasaki

  • Majors: Business with specializations in Accounting and Information Systems Auditing and Control
  • Proudest campus involvement: BGSU Women's Tennis Team and international student ambassador at BGSU's International Student Services.

DeWalt Maison

MAISON Dewalt

  • Majors: Business Administration, specializations in Supply Chain Management and International Business
  • Proudest campus involvement: Sidney A. Ribeau President's Leadership Academy, Honors College and student leadership assistant in the Marvin Center for Student Leadership

Matthew Nolan

MATTHEW NOLAN

  • Majors: Psychology; double minor in Communication and Management
  • Proudest campus involvement: New Student Orientation leader and team leader, 2019 Homecoming director and a member of Alpha Phi Omega

Madison Stump

MADISON Stump

  • Majors: Environmental Policy and Analysis
  • Proudest campus involvement: Bowling Green Alternative Breaks (bGAB), Honors College and student leadership assistant in the Marvin Center for Student Leadership

Aaron Wheeler

AARON Wheeler

  • Majors: Business with specializations in Accounting and Information Systems Auditing and Control
  • Proudest campus involvement: Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Fraternity, College of Business and BGSU Hockey fan

Pre-Professional Programs Spotlight

jessica madry

JESSICA MADRY

  • BGSU WOMEN'S GOLF TEAM
  • Texas A&M College of Medicine
    (offer accepted)

jeffrey uju

JEFFREY UJU

  • BGSU MEN'S BASKETBALL
  • Marquette University School of Dentistry
    (offer accepted)

Where in the World Will You Go?

  • Add your Marker and tell us where you are headed after graduation!
  • To do so:
    1. Click the "View Larger Map" button in the top right corner of the Map below
    2. On the new Large Map page, click "Edit" next to the "Share" button
    3. Then click on the "Add Marker" (tear shaped) button from the menu below the search bar
    4. Finally, find your location on the Map and click to add your Marker.  

SENIORS IN THE NEWS

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Marquett Samuels: She has advice for transfer students
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Marquett Samuels has some sound advice for incoming transfer students: Be yourself and take advantage of everything BGSU has to offer; make sure you have the college experience you deserve. A rising senior, Samuels practices what she preaches. She transferred from a private institution in Pennsylvania in fall 2018.
BGSU to honor achievement at virtual celebration May 16
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Bowling Green State University will host a live, virtual celebration for spring degree candidates May 16. The live stream will begin at 1:30 p.m., and is expected to last about 45 minutes. Students, family and friends can view the stream at BGSU.edu.
Thomson family has a lot of love and spirit for BGSU
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Helen Thomson’s family’s love and spirit for Bowling Green State University spans more than 35 years. Members of the family have earned degrees from many different colleges, including the College of Musical Arts, College of Education and Human Development, College of Arts and Sciences, and College of Business.
BGSU public relations major applauds her fellow seniors
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Meredith Troxel offers advice to her fellow BGSU seniors: Take pride in what you have given to the University community. Connect with friends and make lasting memories this summer (when we hopefully can be social together again). Seek new opportunities in a time of uncertainty.
Givens Fellowship aids BGSU student’s journey of self-discovery in Asia
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BGSU Asian studies major Nautica Savage knew that she felt a connection with Asian cultures, but she didn’t know why. She wanted to discover what she so strongly connected with in those cultures and come to a better understanding of who she is as a person. The Givens Fellowship provided that opportunity.
BGSU dietetics senior provides familiarity for residents at area nursing home
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Alicia Kouba, a Bowling Green State University dietetics major in the College of Health and Human Services, provides daily meals to residents at a Bowling Green area nursing home. When COVID-19 guidelines restricted visitors to the facility, Kouba knew she could bring a sense of familiarity to her patients.
BGSU graphic design program recognized at 2020 at ADDY Awards
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Anna Kiesewetter and Emily Feaster of BGSU’s graphic design program were recognized in February at the 2020 Toledo American Advertising Federation’s ADDY Awards. The awards recognize local websites, video, advertising, and cross-platform design from local agencies and companies. The organization also recognizes local college students.
Kenzie Moss, 2019/2020 Hoskins Global Scholar
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Kenzie Moss learned about the Hoskins Global Scholarship in a “Critical Thinking about Great Ideas” class. She hesitated, but an idea was growing in her mind, and the scholarship would help make it happen.
Audra Gill, 2019/2020 Hoskins Global Scholar
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Audra Gill didn’t know she would find her life’s passion here; the Hoskins Global Scholarship inspired this Wooster, Ohio native to take her ambitions all the way to South Africa.
BGSU nursing students to enter health care field early to meet demand
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Students April covid19 Nursing Featured Senior2020 College of Health and Human Services Ohio
Evan Barnett is one of 11 BGSU senior nursing students who will immediately join the health care workforce to help care for COVID-19 patients and others as a result of an executive order issued by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, along with a temporary license from the Ohio Board of Nursing.

Updated: 05/20/2021 10:30PM