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BGSU announces first named college, Allen W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business

Following a special meeting of the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees on July 31, BGSU President Rodney K. Rogers announced the historic and transformational $15 million gift from Ohio entrepreneur Allen Schmidthorst, and his wife, Carol, establishing the Allen W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business.

Historic gift establishes Allen W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business

Behind the scenes of Netflix hit show ‘Blown Away’

A campus climate that fosters an inclusive environment for all

Forever Freddie: Iconic mascot turns 70

The Freddie Falcon mascot got its start in 1950 when a few members of the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity on campus decided BG needed a boost of school spirit. The role expanded and grew in popularity as Freddie became a fixture on campus. His sidekick Frieda joined the nest in 1980 and the pair have been spreading cheer and smiles at countless BGSU events ever since.

BGSU research team takes on COVID with data ‘superpowers’

BGSU’s Dr. Trent Buskirk tackles ongoing COVID-19 data science research project with the help of undergraduate and graduate students.

Homecoming 2020 celebrated virtually

This year, we celebrated Homecoming virtually to keep all of our Falcons healthy and safe. Check out Homecoming 2020 to see what fun we had.

BGSU celebrates Homecoming 2020

BGSU alumnus at helm of America's 250th celebration

The United States will commemorate the semiquincentennial anniversary of its founding in 2026. The country likely will be bathed in red, white and blue from sea to shining sea — and with orange and brown — as Tony Rucci ’72, ’76, ’78 is the president and CEO of the America 250 Foundation.

BGSU researchers trying to solve Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms with new approach

Frontline Falcons are health care heroes

Magazine editor: Bob Cunningham '18

Web Designer: Ariel Ellis '15

Photographers:

  • Craig Bell
  • Brad Phalin ’88, '10

Contributors:

  • Andrew Addessi '20
  • Matt Markey ‘76
  • Colleen Rerucha '06
  • Alex Solis '14
  • Meredith Troxel '20

President: Rodney K. Rogers, Ph.D. '81

Vice President of University Advancement: Pam Conlin

Interim Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Brand Strategy: Amy West '07 '19

BGSU Magazine is published twice a year by BGSU’s Office of Marketing & Brand Strategy.

Updated: 06/15/2021 10:44AM