2018

Year in Review Dec 21, 2018 9:35 AM BGSU Year In Review...check out the highlights from 2018!

Schnepp receives prestigious ATMAE award Dec 19, 2018 3:15 PM Dr. Jerry Schnepp, associate professor of visual communication technology and director of BGSU’s Collab Lab, has been recognized with the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering Faculty Excellence Award for 2018. The award is based on excellence in teaching, research and service to the profession.

Falter Thomas experiences ‘reality Czech’ as Fulbright Scholar Dec 19, 2018 3:00 PM Dr. Angela Falter Thomas, associate professor in the BGSU School of Teaching and Learning, is bringing active learning techniques and English to education majors at Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic, as a Fulbright Scholar this year. The experience has been a ‘reality Czech,” she said, and very rewarding.

Jan Heppe ’74: Choices ‘will define your life’s journey’ Dec 17, 2018 9:58 AM Bowling Green State University alumna and home economics program graduate Jan Heppe ’74 addressed the Class of 2018 on December 15 at the Stroh Center. Heppe advised graduate candidates from the colleges of Arts and Sciences and Education and Human Development that choices “will define your life’s journey.”

BGSU's December graduating class includes 1,001 candidates Dec 17, 2018 9:41 AM Bowling Green State University celebrate its 293rd graduation with two ceremonies on December 14 and December 15 at the Stroh Center. Alumnae addressing the candidates were Maryrose Sylvester ’88 and Jan Heppe ’74. The December graduating class includes 1,001 candidates representing 17 countries from around the world.

Maryrose Sylvester ’88 shares core pieces of advice with Class of 2018 Dec 17, 2018 9:33 AM Alumna Maryrose Sylvester ’88 shared her core pieces of advice with the BGSU Class of 2018 on December 14 at the Stroh Center. Sylvester addressed the candidates from the Graduate College and the colleges of Business; Health and Human Services; Musical Arts; Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering; and BGSU Firelands.

Interdisciplinary specialization equips voice students with expanded skills Dec 17, 2018 7:45 AM BGSU’s new interdisciplinary Master of Music in Performance: Specialization in Voice Science and Pedagogy combines coursework in music singing teaching and communication sciences and disorders. It is designed to prepare students to be not only better vocal performers and voice teachers but also to expand their career options.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: BGSU doctoral student's passion for program bridges miles, years Dec 14, 2018 10:29 AM Yihui Li left a familiar job, routine and culture to pursue her Ph.D. in higher education administration at Bowling Green State University. In the process, she learned more about Asian culture and her own potential while living in the United States.

AMPD and VCT students partner to deliver authentic community materials Dec 14, 2018 9:48 AM Mariana Mitova's fashion styling students partnered with Jeff Hall's photography students to create promotional materials for four area organizations, offering tangible benefits to the students and to the community organizations that became their clients.

Kidney donor Madison Butler gives ultimate gift to her mother Dec 12, 2018 12:00 AM Senior Madison Butler will graduate in May with bachelor’s degree in communication disorders and speech, despite having donated a kidney to her mother, Stephanie, in fall semester. Her faculty have been instrumental in accommodating her and making it possible to stay on track.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: Sky is the limit for BGSU aviation major Jessica Schieberl Dec 11, 2018 9:03 AM Jessica Schieberl, a 20-year-old aviation major, has always been an ambitious student. She arrived at Bowling Green State University as a sophomore with 42 credits from College Credit Plus, but her ambitions really took flight — literally — on her first day of classes.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: Enrico Solito credits BGSU for his development as a musician Dec 10, 2018 1:15 PM Enrico Solito is leaving BGSU on a high note after accepting a position playing the trumpet in a U.S. Army band. Solito, who is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in music education, starts in June with the 1st Calvary Division Band at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: Pathway program sets a new course for Rachel Coleman Dec 10, 2018 10:30 AM Rachel Coleman knew her life would change forever once she got accepted to Bowling Green State University, but she didn’t know how much the Pathway Program would impact her entire college career. Coleman is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in psychology with a minor in sociology.

BGSU trustees approve two new degree programs for emerging career pathways Dec 7, 2018 3:37 PM The BGSU Board of Trustees at its Dec. 7 meeting approved two new degree programs, both aimed at meeting workforce needs and providing additional career opportunities for BGSU graduates. The upcoming Bachelor of Science in resort and attraction management and the Bachelor of Arts in physics will prepare students for in-demand jobs.

BGSU to hold commencement Friday, Saturday Dec 7, 2018 1:32 PM The University will celebrate its 293rd graduation in two ceremonies in the Stroh Center Friday (Dec. 14) and Saturday (Dec. 15). The December graduating class includes 1,001 candidates Alumnae Maryrose Sylvester and Jan Heppe will address the degree candidates.

BGSU president to deliver his first State of the University address Dec 4, 2018 11:00 AM Bowling Green State University President Rodney K. Rogers will deliver his first State of the University address since becoming president in February. The address will take place at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (December 5) in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. All are welcome to attend.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: Brandon Peebles plans to make an impact in criminal justice Dec 3, 2018 4:18 PM The criminal justice program at BGSU attracted graduate student Brandon Peebles because he wants to make a positive impact in the community. Peebles credits his experiences and opportunities at BGSU for landing a full-time youth adviser position with the Juvenile Residential Center of Northwest Ohio.

BGSU Rugby celebrates 50 years by winning championship Dec 2, 2018 6:00 PM The Bowling Green State University rugby team is celebrating its 50th anniversary in style. The Falcons defeated St Joseph’s University (Philadelphia) 26-7 on Sunday (December 2) in Charlotte, North Carolina, to win the fall 2018 men’s D1AA national championship. The Falcons defense smothered the Hawks all game.

BGSU names Scot Loeffler new football coach Nov 30, 2018 3:00 PM BGSU handed over the keys to Doyt Perry Stadium to Scot Loeffler, who has coached in 15 bowl games. Now, Loeffler has been tasked with leading the Falcons back to the Mid-American Conference (MAC) championship at Ford Field in Detroit, where they last won the MAC title in 2015.

BGSU introduces Scot Loeffler as new football coach Nov 29, 2018 3:48 PM Scot Loeffler has been named the head coach of the BGSU football program. Loeffler comes to Bowling Green after serving as deputy head coach and offensive coordinator at Boston College. Loeffler's coaching career includes stops at Michigan, Central Michigan, Florida, Temple, Auburn, Virginia Tech and Boston College.

BGSU Men’s Rugby to play in championship December 2 Nov 28, 2018 3:48 PM The Bowling Green State University upset the top-ranked program, Mary Washington, 40-39 on November 19 in the national fall Men's Rugby D1AA semifinals. Their reward? A spot in the D1AA national collegiate final against St Joseph’s University (Philadelphia) on December 2 in Charlotte.

The great NHL takeover Nov 21, 2018 2:11 PM The Bowling Green State University Falcons, with a rich history in the college ranks and a national championship banner hanging in the rafters at Slater Family Ice Arena, also have a significant presence at the highest levels in the professional game.

A Golden Partnership Nov 21, 2018 1:31 PM For a half-century, BGSU and the University of Salzburg have had a partnership. Nearly 1,500 students have benefitted from the Academic Year Abroad exchange program between the two universities. In June, some 70 of those Salzburg program alumni and others affiliated with the programs gathered in Salzburg to celebrate the milestone.

Bowling Green State University returns ancient mosaics to the Republic of Turkey Nov 20, 2018 4:51 PM Twelve pieces of ancient mosaics in Bowling Green State University’s art collection are being packed for their return to the Republic of Turkey. Representatives of BGSU and the Turkish government marked the return of the artifacts at a news conference Nov. 20 in the University’s Wolfe Center for the Arts, where the mosaics have been on display.

BGSU architecture alumnus has a solid vision Nov 20, 2018 4:23 PM For a young Alex Hogrefe ’07, a sketch pad and a pencil were his accomplices because he saw the world as a place where imagination just had not yet made its way to images on paper. Today, the BGSU alumnus is a partner in the Boston architectural firm Design Distill.

BGSU College of Business hosts Business Analytics Symposium Nov 20, 2018 3:41 PM The Bowling Green State University College of Business hosted the annual Business Analytics Symposium, inviting leading analytics experts to campus to discuss the trends in big data. Keynote presentations featured speakers from global companies such as Owens Corning, Google and Comcast.

Matney recognized for excellence in math teaching Nov 16, 2018 3:31 PM Dr. Gabriel Matney, a professor in Bowling Green State University’s School of Teaching and Learning, was the single mathematics professor in Ohio this year to receive the Kenneth Cummins Award of Excellence in Mathematics Teaching. Matney has been intensely involved in statewide teacher professional development and international collaboration.

BGSU students, staff and alumni become citizens at naturalization ceremony Nov 14, 2018 4:00 PM Bowling Green State University hosted a naturalization ceremony Nov. 13 for 48 new citizens, coming from 26 countries. Among them were students, alumni and a staff member. The new citizens heard from keynote speaker Magdy AbouZied, associate director of University Dining Services, who came to the U.S. from Egypt.

BGSU Department of Theatre and Film presents 'Little Shop of Horrors' Nov 14, 2018 3:59 PM Bowling Green State University’s Department of Theatre and Film will present Howard Ashman and Alan Menken’s celebrated musical, “Little Shop of Horrors” in the Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre at the Wolfe Center for the Arts this week only, Nov. 15-18.

BGSU hosts naturalization ceremony, welcomes new citizens Nov 13, 2018 4:59 PM Forty-eight people from 26 countries took the oath of citizenship during the Nov. 13 naturalization ceremony in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Among them were BGSU students, alumni and staff. The new citizens heard from keynote speaker Magdy AbouZied, associate director of University Dining Services, who came to the U.S. from Egypt.

BGSU Women’s Soccer bows out of NCAA Tournament Nov 10, 2018 8:30 AM BGSU Women's Soccer fell to host Penn State 4-1 on Friday night (Nov. 9) at Jeffrey Field. The Falcons (14-5-3) ended the season tying the school single-season record for wins, and setting new records for fewest losses and highest winning percentage (.705) in a season.

BGSU hires North Carolina administrator as provost Nov 9, 2018 2:54 PM Bowling Green State University has hired a physicist with longtime administrative experience as its next provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. Dr. Joe B. Whitehead will join BGSU January 22, 2019, BGSU announced Nov. 9.

BGSU Volleyball has sights set on MAC regular-season title Nov 8, 2018 1:30 PM Fresh off of victories over Northern Illinois and Miami, Bowling Green State University Volleyball ascended to the top spot in the the Mid-American Conference standings. The Falcons can clinch the MAC regular-season championship and the No. 1 seed with wins over Ohio and Kent State this weekend.

Students build Habitat for Humanity House Nov 7, 2018 2:00 PM Fourteen AIMS students put their STEM knowledge to work with a hands-on project to help the community.

Maran to bring science communication skills to Knauss marine policy fellowship Nov 7, 2018 12:00 PM Bowling Green State University Ph.D. biology student Audrey Maran was chosen for the highly competitive John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. She will serve for a year as a communication specialist in the National Sea Grant office, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Migrant Quilt Project tells stories of lost lives Nov 7, 2018 8:15 AM The Migrant Quilt Project memorializes the lives of migrants who have died in the southern Arizona desert in search of a better life. Sixteen of the quilts will be on display Nov. 13 through Dec. 7 in The Ray and Pat Browne Popular Culture Library and the Center for Archival Collections at Jerome Library.

Immigrant Ohio 2018 focuses on undocumented immigrants  Nov 7, 2018 6:45 AM “Living in the Shadows: Undocumented Lives and Labor” is the theme of the third annual Immigrant Ohio symposium, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 13 in 228 Bowen-Thompson Student Union. BGSU and guest panelists will discuss aspects of immigration affecting Ohio and beyond.

BGSU women’s soccer team advances to NCAA tournament Nov 4, 2018 5:00 PM The Bowling Green State women’s soccer team qualified for the NCAA Tournament with a six-round shootout over Ball State University in the MAC championship match Sunday at Cochrane Stadium. In the sixth round of penalty kicks, Elisa Baeron kicked the game-winner.

BGSU women’s soccer team advances to MAC championship Nov 3, 2018 9:00 AM Jennifer Reyes scored midway through the second half, lifting Bowling Green State University women's soccer team to a 1-0 MAC semifinal victory over Ohio University on Friday at Cochrane Stadium. The top-seeded Falcons advance to the MAC championship to face Ball State University at 1 p.m. Sunday.

Rentner book on sport communication challenges readers to ‘make the call’ Nov 2, 2018 1:26 PM Today sport is news, according to Dr. Terry Rentner, a professor of journalism and public relations in Bowling Green State University’s School of Media and Communication. She is co-editor of the new book “Case Studies in Sport Communication: You Make the Call.”

Princeton Review names BGSU a ‘green college’ Nov 1, 2018 11:59 AM Bowling Green State University is among the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges for the third year in a row, according to the 2018 Princeton Review Guide to 399 Green Colleges. The annual guide profiles colleges “having the most exceptional commitments to sustainability.”

BGSU Votes aims to foster students’ political and civic engagement Oct 31, 2018 11:00 AM For Bowling Green State University student leaders, election season is a time for education and active political involvement. The Center for Community and Civic Engagement fosters a campus culture of political engagement and participation through the BGSU Votes initiative.

BGSU to lead national research effort to protect freshwater lakes from toxic algal blooms Oct 29, 2018 2:12 PM BGSU has been tapped to lead national research into understanding and preventing toxic algal blooms that plague portions of the Great Lakes and impact freshwater sources around the world. The BGSU Lake Erie Center for Fresh Waters and Human Health was founded with a $5.2 million federal grant.

BGSU Women’s Soccer is regular-season MAC champion Oct 29, 2018 2:00 PM The Bowling Green State University women’s soccer team has won the MAC regular-season title for only the second time in 22 years. BGSU, the No. 1 seed in the MAC Tournament, next will face No. 4 seed Ohio on Friday (November 2).

Summer experience puts BGSU student one step closer to his dream Oct 29, 2018 7:00 AM Hervin Singh, an Indian international student born and raised in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a finance and insurance major who came to Bowling Green State University in the fall of 2015 with one dream: to work on Wall Street.

BGSU researchers hope to turn dredge into useful resource for farmers Oct 26, 2018 8:00 AM Bowling Green State University’s Drs. Shannon Pelini, Louise Stevenson and Angélica Vázquez-Ortega and Dr. Megan Rúa of Wright State University are teaming up on two Ohio EPA grants to study the effects of dredge on crops. Each grant is worth $50,000 and funded through the Lake Erie Protection Fund.

'Most Happy Fella' spreads joy on Bowling Green Opera Theater stage Oct 24, 2018 4:25 PM Bowling Green Opera Theater presents “The Most Happy Fella,” the “Broadway opera” by composer Frank Loesser, also of “Guys and Dolls” fame. Performances of the romantic musical will be at 8 p.m. Nov. 2 and at 3 p.m. Nov. 4 in Kobacker Hall at Moore Musical Arts Center.

BGSU senior lands 'dream job' summer internship Oct 19, 2018 11:51 AM Bowling Green State University senior Emma Leader spent eight weeks of her summer break coordinating high school immersion programs for Columbia University in New York City. The internship complemented her major of human development and family studies by exploring different life stages and studying human interaction and relationships in depth.

BGSU faculty bond, form friendships Oct 19, 2018 10:35 AM When this group of friends and BGSU faculty gets together for “Nerd Night,” it’s all about their special camaraderie and mutual support. All have successfully mounted the tenure and promotion ladder to the level of associate professor, the first hurdle in a faculty member’s academic career, and have cheered on one another’s achievements.

BGSU to celebrate Campus Sustainability Month Oct. 23-30 Oct 17, 2018 2:15 PM In an effort to engage and inspire students, faculty and staff to become sustainability change agents, the Bowling Green State University Office of Campus Sustainability, Environmental Action Group, Student Green Fund and other partners will celebrate Campus Sustainability Month Oct. 23-30.

Facebook Friends Oct 17, 2018 2:00 PM A two-year study of the Facebook posts about Bowling Green State University’s Department of Psychology yielded some enlightening results that could be helpful to other academic departments in promoting engagement.

BGSU breaks ground for Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center Oct 15, 2018 11:36 AM More than 100 people attended the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center during Homecoming activities at Bowling Green State University. The project includes a complete renovation of Hanna Hall and a 50,000 square-foot addition.

New Music Festival offers immersive experiences in music, art Oct 12, 2018 3:15 PM Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Aaron Jay Kernis, contemporary classical ensemble Hub New Music and puppetry/dance artist Sha Sha Higby headline the 39th annual New Music Festival at Bowling Green State University Wednesday through Saturday (Oct. 17-20).

Wendy Manning named first Aldrich Professor Oct 12, 2018 2:59 PM Distinguished Research Professor Wendy Manning has been named the inaugural Dr. Howard E. Aldrich and Penny Daum Aldrich Distinguished Professor in Sociology. Manning is director of the Center for Family and Demographic Research, and co-director of the National Center for Family and Marriage Research. The professorship was recently established by the BGSU alumni.

Summer of a lifetime for journalism student Oct 12, 2018 11:30 AM Bowling Green State University broadcast journalism student Brendan Hall was selected to do a "dream-come-true" internship over the summer at ESPN Cleveland, where he gained valuable experience to prepare him for a career in sports broadcasting.

Meizel helps young people raise their voice against gun violence Oct 10, 2018 3:09 PM Dr. Katherine Meizel, associate professor of musicology in the BGSU College of Musical Arts, was the mastermind and organizer of the new album called “Raise Your Voice: The Sound of Student Protest.” The 11 tracks came from students across the United States expressing their insistence that gun violence has to stop.

BGSU business student wins prestigious leadership award Oct 5, 2018 3:04 PM Every year, the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) chooses one student to receive its prestigious Student Voluntary Service Award. Of more than 6,000 applicants in supply chain and operations management nationwide, the 2018 recipient is Bowling Green State University’s Greg Wobser.

BGSU expands its Peace Corps connections Oct 5, 2018 2:52 PM Bowling Green State University has teamed with the Peace Corps to expand opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students. Peace Corps Prep, for undergraduates, helps students become strong candidates for service, and now all graduate programs are included in the Coverdell scholarship program for returned volunteers.

Nick Menster picks BGSU because of commitment to community service Oct 5, 2018 2:50 PM Make no mistake, Nick Menster is serious about serving the community. That’s why he chose to attend Bowling Green State University. He’s already been elected to the executive board of his hall council, joined a fraternity and completed several hours of community service. Plus, he’s a member of the PLA.

Summer experience: Clara Delgado realizes opportunity of a lifetime Oct 5, 2018 8:56 AM A Bowling Green State University photography student was one of 26 students selected out of a pool of 200 to attend a premier summer art school at Yale University, where she gained new perspectives and received expert assessments of her artwork.

Digital culture meets the world of craft Oct 3, 2018 2:21 PM In a new book and during research and teaching travels to Indonesia and India this summer, Dr. Radhika Gajjala, a Bowling Green State University professor in the School of Media and Communication, continues her explorations into the crossroads of digital culture and the world of craft.

Biking for a cause Oct 1, 2018 12:00 AM This summer, BGSU’s Nicholas Taylor advocated and raised funds for people with disabilities through the 30th Annual Journey of Hope: A Cross-Country Ride to Benefit People with Disabilities. Journey of Hope is one of three summer events the Pi Kappa Phi’s owned-and-operated philanthropy arm, The Ability Experience, offers to its members.

Love of voice lands Lauren Riggleman at BGSU Oct 1, 2018 12:00 AM Lauren Riggleman of Newark, Ohio, has always loved music and helping others. At BGSU, she will be able to pursue both passions by majoring in CDIS and minoring in voice. Riggleman is a member of BGSU’s Class of 2022, the most academically prepared class in the University’s history.

The power of a postcard Oct 1, 2018 12:00 AM Julius Van Rooyen loves sports, so sport management sounded like the perfect profession. After a quick Google search, the Australian native packed his bags for Bowling Green State University, home to one of the largest and most diversified sport management programs in the country.

An inspiring ‘right choice’ and good value Sep 28, 2018 2:59 PM The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings placed Bowling Green State University at No. 20 nationally in student engagement among public universities. Students surveyed rated BGSU highly for being their right choice, for being inspiring and for being worth the cost.

BGSU trustees approve next steps on Mercy College, launch renovations of Technology Building Sep 28, 2018 2:46 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees at its Sept. 28 meeting took action to expand programs and renovate facilities to support the University’s role in creating a well-prepared workforce to meet current and emerging needs in the state and the nation.

Living Greek Life in Greece Sep 24, 2018 12:00 AM Matheus Peraci never imagined how much Sigma Phi Epsilon would impact his life when he first arrived at BGSU. An international student from Brazil, he didn’t realize what being part of Greek Life meant besides the stereotypes that he had seen in movies. That all changed when he visited Greece.

“Black Swamp Project” connects humanities to sustainability Sep 24, 2018 12:00 AM A grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities is giving Bowling Green State University faculty members the opportunity to realign course curricula to better address the growing complexity of environmental education. “The Black Swamp Project” will help revitalize the humanities’ contribution to the sustainability curriculum at BGSU.

BGSU receives nearly $1 million NSF grant for faculty Sep 21, 2018 4:30 PM Bowling Green State University has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant of $984,484 to support the “BGSU ALLIES: Building Inclusive Leadership Practices and Policies to Transform the Institution” project. This award is given to qualifying institutions demonstrating a desire for social and institutional reform.

Mike Stern headlines Orchard Guitar Festival Sep 21, 2018 3:21 PM Acclaimed jazz guitarist Mike Stern, who first made his mark in the early 1980s playing with Miles Davis, will headline the 2018 Orchard Guitar Festival at BGSU. The festival will take place Sept. 28-29 at the Moore Musical Arts Center, and also features guitarists Adam Schlenker and Jack Petersen.

BG Philharmonia begins yearlong centennial Sep 19, 2018 4:00 PM One hundred is a notable anniversary, and the BG Philharmonia is celebrating this important milestone with a year of special events during 2018-19. Large concerts in December and May in Kobacker Hall are the premier events, and every concert throughout the season will feature something special.

Cravens wins two awards for research paper Sep 19, 2018 4:00 PM Dr. R.G. Cravens, lecturer in political science, has won two recent awards from the American Political Science Association (APSA).

BGSU is Partnering with Lakeland Community College Sep 18, 2018 1:44 PM The Holden University Center of Lakeland Community College is adding Bowling Green State University to its list of partner schools providing bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Lake County.

BGSU Enrollment Continues to Grow Sep 18, 2018 1:41 PM A dual focus on retention and post-traditional students is helping to build enrollment at Bowling Green State University in both graduate and undergraduate programs.

Last in a series: Trip to Navajo Nation changes students' lives Sep 17, 2018 2:23 PM For two decades, students from Bowling Green State University have traveled to Navajo Nation for a cultural emersion experience. Participating students get a chance to get out of northwest Ohio and experience a whole new way of life on the reservation while forming lifelong friendships with their classmates.

Nick Elsass and his family honored during Family Weekend Sep 17, 2018 8:02 AM On September 15, the Elsass family — Nick and parents Bob ’67, ’69 and Kathy ’01 — was recognized as the 2018 Falcon Family of the Year during halftime of BGSU’s win over Eastern Kentucky at the Doyt. It was the second time the Elsass family has taken center stage at BGSU.

BGSU to host teach-in to ‘Change the Story’ on opioid crisis Sep 14, 2018 3:30 PM Bowling Green State University will host “Change the Story: Opioid Teach-In” on Sept. 25 at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. The event is open to all students, staff and faculty as well as community members from northwest Ohio interested in or affected by the opioid crisis.

Phil Welch receives grant for smartphone-based diabetes management study Sep 14, 2018 9:00 AM

BGSU part of team to study opioid field test method Sep 14, 2018 8:42 AM The Attorney General's Center for the Future of Forensic Science at BGSU is part of a team that will conduct a study that could help authorities safely, quickly and reliably field test drugs for the presence of opioids, said Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and BGSU President Rodney K. Rogers.

Renowned poet Rita Dove to give talk, work with students Sep 12, 2018 3:00 PM The University welcomes poet Rita Dove to campus as the 2018 Edwin H. Simmons Creative Minds Series guest artist. She will give a free presentation at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 in the Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre in the Wolfe Center for the Arts.

BGSU, Mercy Health announce partnership to grow health care education Sep 12, 2018 10:00 AM Learn how BGSU, Mercy Health and Mercy College will grow health care education.

In the footsteps of Darwin Sep 7, 2018 12:00 PM Bowling Green State University students and faculty explored the geological and biological wonders of Ecuador’s Andes and Galápagos Islands this summer on a trip that took them from volcanoes through cloud forests to the islands where Darwin made his famed observations, tracing the natural and human impact on the environment.

Veronica Menendez chooses BGSU for its undergraduate data science program Sep 7, 2018 12:00 AM Veronica Menendez was so sure she wanted to major in data science that she completed two internships at Fortune 500 companies before she arrived at BGSU. BGSU was on her short list because it was one of the few universities in Ohio that offered data science as an undergraduate option.

President Rogers invites you to BGSU Football's 2018 home opener Sep 6, 2018 10:13 AM Join BGSU President Rodney Rogers and cheer on BGSU Football at the Doyt on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

Summer Experience: Parker Kern gets taste of agency life at Hart Sep 6, 2018 12:00 AM Parker Kern, a BGSU senior majoring in multiplatform journalism and minoring in entrepreneurship, interned this past summer at Hart Associates in downtown Toledo. Hart is a full-service public relations and marketing agency owned and operated by Mike Hart ’83 with high-profile clients such as ProMedica, Ohio Lottery and BGSU Athletics.

Conspirare choir brings oratorio on legacy of Matthew Shepard to BGSU Sep 5, 2018 3:22 PM Grammy Award-winning choir Conspirare performs the moving oratorio “Considering Matthew Shepard” Sept. 17, 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.

Conlin named vice president for University advancement, president of BGSU Foundation Sep 5, 2018 3:18 PM Pam Conlin, assistant vice president for principal and major gifts at Southern Methodist University, will join Bowling Green State University on Oct. 8 as the new vice president for University Advancement and president of the BGSU Foundation. Conlin has worked in advancement and alumni relations at SMU since 1999.

Alumni recognized for athletic training work with Detroit Tigers Sep 4, 2018 4:20 PM Two BGSU alumni have earned Athletic Trainer of the Year awards for their work on Detroit Tigers affiliate teams. Chris McDonald '00 works for the Toledo Mud Hens of the International League and Sean McFarland '17 is employed by the Connecticut Tigers of the New York-Penn League.

Second in a series: Navajo experience transforms students Sep 4, 2018 9:49 AM Annual trip to Navajo Nation offers opportunities for Bowling Green State University students “to be challenged, to be transformed and to grow.” Participants are introduced to the Navajo people, their culture and way of life with all its nuances and complexities — a chance to “travel ‘abroad’ without a passport.”

Summer Experience: Grad student rides 2,900 miles to raise money, awareness Sep 3, 2018 12:00 AM Bowling Green State University graduate student Kristi Walker spent nine weeks of her summer break fundraising, biking and building affordable housing in communities from Key West, Florida, to Calais, Maine. She raised $5,500 through a nine-week, 2,900-mile “Keys 2 Canada” bike ride with the nonprofit organization Bike and Build.

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.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: Bridging academic and research success at BGSU Jul 30, 2018 7:00 AM Zoe Kriegel is closing one chapter of her BGSU education and opening another. Kriegel is in the Doctoral Bridge Program, which transitions Communication Sciences and Disorders master’s students into the doctoral program. The program is designed for undergraduate and new master’s students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. without delay.

BGSU to hold commencement August 4 Jul 26, 2018 2:28 PM Bowling Green State University will celebrate its 292nd commencement August 4. Weather permitting, the event will also mark a return to the traditional August commencement on the historic University Hall lawn, following the building’s recent renovation. The rain location is the Stroh Center. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m.

BGSU one of just 60 institutions in North America to receive designation as an ‘Innovation and Economic Prosperity University’ Jul 25, 2018 2:28 PM Bowling Green State University has been designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) University by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) and its Commission on Innovation, Competitiveness, and Economic Prosperity. BGSU is one of just 60 institutions in North America to receive this internationally recognized distinction, demonstrating the University's commitment to economic and community engagement.

University welcomes 942 graduates to ranks of alumni Jul 25, 2018 2:25 PM Bowling Green State University celebrated its 292nd commencement August 4. On a beautiful, sunny Saturday morning, the event marked a return to the traditional summer commencement on the historic University Hall lawn, following the building’s recent renovation. Keynote speaker Ohio Sen. Randy Gardner addressed the crowd of graduating class as well as friends and family.

BGSU, city look back at collaborations Jul 23, 2018 9:44 AM Representatives from several colleges and universities and their respective towns from around the state met at Ohio’s 3rd Town & Gown Summit, hosted by Bowling Green State University July 18-20. BGSU President Rodney Rogers and Bowling Green Mayor Richard Edwards talked about how the city and the University partnered in 2012.

BGSU Health Services Executive program first to earn full national accreditation Jul 16, 2018 4:00 PM The BGSU gerontology long-term-care specialization undergraduate and graduate programs is the first Health Services Executive (HSE) programs in Ohio and the United States to be fully, nationally accredited by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB).

Jauntez Bates is a Servant Leader Jul 13, 2018 2:00 PM Jauntez Bates came to Bowling Green State University determined not to be a drop-out statistic and thanks to hard work and BGSU alumni Bob and Ellen Thompson's support of the President's Leadership Academy he finished his degree in four years and will return to Detroit to serve his hometown.

BGSU recognized as a top university for international students Jul 11, 2018 4:01 PM U.S. News & World Report recently released an inaugural list of the Top Universities for International Students. Bowling Green State University ranked in the top 75 of public universities offering resources to help international students adapt to and graduate from U.S.-based schools.

Administrative changes announced Jul 11, 2018 2:56 PM Recent changes to in the University’s senior leadership and reporting structure were announced earlier this week by President Rodney Rogers and Chief Financial Officer Sheri Stoll, vice president for finance and administration.

Future female leaders get taste of business world at camp Jul 9, 2018 12:00 PM Rising female seniors got at taste of the business world at BGSU's Young Women in Business Leadership Program. Campers got a glimpse of the College of Business during five-day camp. The mission of the program is to encourage self-assurance in the early stages of a business career.

Educating abroad Jul 6, 2018 12:00 AM BGSU alumni Emily and Jared Hatch taught in India and Syria before settling in Daegu, South Korea, seven years ago. The Falcon Flames are raising their two daughters in the country they’ve come to think of as home.

Gremler deemed ‘international professor’ Jul 3, 2018 3:02 PM Distinguished Teaching Professor Dwayne Gremler, a leader in the field of services marketing who frequently teaches around the world, recently became the first faculty to be designated a Visiting International Professor by the School of Business and Economics at the University of Münster, in Germany.

McCarver to support women in higher education as state executive board member Jul 3, 2018 2:39 PM Bowling Green State University’s Chief Human Resources Officer Viva McCarver has been named to the Executive Board of the ACE (American Council on Education) Women’s Network – Ohio, where she will share her expertise to advance and support women in higher education. She will serve a two-year term with the organization.

BGSU's Education Abroad programs are going strong Jul 2, 2018 12:00 AM Bowling Green State University has a tradition of preparing students to be global citizens. The Academic Year Abroad Program in Salzburg recently celebrated its 50th anniversary and new connections were made to expand the Global Internship Program in Europe.

BGSU students experience life at Navajo Nation Jun 29, 2018 11:03 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.

Summer music campers learn from BGSU faculty Jun 27, 2018 10:05 AM Bowling Green State University's College of Musical Arts' annual Summer Music Institute welcome more than 100 students to campus for three weeks of musical instruction in June. Middle and high school students from across the country spent a week on campus studying with BGSU faculty, guest artists and music majors, culminating in a concert for family and friends.

BGSU announces two new degree programs Jun 25, 2018 8:49 AM At its June 21 meeting, the BGSU Board of Trustees approved two new degree programs, a master’s in athletic training and an interdisciplinary bachelor’s in advertising. These programs will prepare students for high-demand career paths, both in the region and internationally.

Board of Trustees approves operating budgets for fiscal year 2019 Jun 25, 2018 8:48 AM The BGSU Board of Trustees at its June 21 meeting provided a financial road map for the University, approving educational and general operating budgets for fiscal year 2019. Also on the agenda was approving a collective bargaining agreement with the campus police union.

Tracking harmful algae across continents Jun 22, 2018 4:30 PM BGSU biology faculty members Drs. George Bullerjahn, Timothy Davis, Michael McKay and Jeffrey Miner, along with Dr. Kefa Otiso from geography, traveled to Kenya in April to meet with Kisii University faculty and students and the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute to share knowledge about harmful algal blooms.

Tiffany Smith named a Newman Civic Fellow Jun 20, 2018 12:39 PM For Tiffany Smith ’18, Bowling Green State University’s dietetics program was the perfect major. It combined her two passions: nutrition and serving the community. It also led to Smith becoming a Civic Action Leader for the Center for Community and Civic Engagement, and, ultimately, a Newman Civic Fellow.

Ava Harter of Ottawa Hills appointed BGSU trustee Jun 19, 2018 11:50 AM Ohio Gov. John Kasich has appointed Ava Harter of Ottawa Hills to the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees. Her nine-year term will run through 2027. The new graduate student representative has also been announced. Adam Smidi is a doctoral student in the BGSU School of Media and Communication.

BGSU to host memorial concert in honor of late band director Jun 19, 2018 10:30 AM They called him “The Chief,” and at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 101 of his former students will play at Bowling Green State University’s Kobacker Hall in his memory. Mark Kelly, who directed the BGSU bands from 1966 to 1994, died in November 2017 at the age of 91.

Postcards from Abroad: Cole Highhouse Jun 15, 2018 11:00 AM Bowling Green State University individualized studies student Cole Highhouse spent the spring semester on an exchange program at Hong Kong Baptist University. Highhouse said the experience gave him a unique perspective on values held outside of the United States that will set him apart from others in his future career.

Golden Falcons Fly Home to Celebrate 50+ Years as BGSU Alumni Jun 14, 2018 1:35 PM Bowling Green State University recently held its fourth annual Golden Falcons reunion to recognize alumni who have been graduates for 50 years or more.

Faculty partner with Kenyan colleagues to share knowledge of harmful algal blooms Jun 13, 2018 2:15 PM Bowling Green State University biology faculty members Drs. George Bullerjahn, Timothy Davis, Michael McKay and Jeffrey Miner, along with Dr. Kefa Otiso from geography, traveled to Kenya in April to meet with Kisii University faculty and students and the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute to share knowledge about harmful algal blooms.

BGSU's Hank Blumenthal finds himself ‘In the Soup’ once again Jun 11, 2018 7:00 AM Dr. Hank Blumenthal, a BGSU VCT assistant professor, reunited with the cast and crew of “In the Soup,” a 1992 movie he produced, at the 2108 Tribeca Film Festival. The Sundance Grand Prize-winning indie comedy was one of only three films selected for the Retrospective portion of the festival.

From sea to shining sea Jun 11, 2018 7:00 AM Former U.S. Army Sgt. Sarah Lee '09 is bringing awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder by biking across the country. Her trip originated in May 2017 but was cut short after an accident. Lee is back on the road and hopes to finish in August.

Artists sought for BGSU community art exhibit Jun 6, 2018 10:15 AM Artists are invited to submit to Now OH 11, a community art exhibit hosted by Bowling Green State University Art Galleries, opening July 13, 2018. For the 11th consecutive year, BGSU Art Galleries provide a professional setting to celebrate the talented regional artists of all skill levels from 12 counties in northwest Ohio.

Cedar Point Day | Saturday, July 14 Jun 6, 2018 10:12 AM Join Bowling Green State University for a fun-filled Falcon Family Day from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Included is an ice cream, cookie and beverage break from 3:30 to 5 at the picnic pavilion near the beach entrance.

Marissa Saneholtz's art displayed in 'Women to Watch' exhibition Jun 4, 2018 8:00 AM Bowling Green State University alumna and School of Art faculty member Marissa Saneholtz has three of her tattooed women brooches on display as part of the Women to Watch Ohio - 2018 exhibition at The Riffe Gallery in Columbus through July 7.

BGSU to offer digital forensics, cybersecurity courses using U.S. standards May 28, 2018 8:00 AM BGSU Department of Computer Science faculty members Drs. Yan Wu and Sankar Roy are developing a digital forensics curriculum, designed to teach computer science students to use techniques and equipment to identify cyber criminals and their methods. They are creating courses, specializations and degree programs in line with the latest government standards.

BGSU and UT to grow independent nursing education programs May 22, 2018 2:00 PM In order to meet the demand for more nurses in the region and across the country, BGSU and the University of Toledo will pursue independent nursing programs to educate additional health care providers. This change will not impact current BGSU nursing students and students beginning their studies in fall 2018.

BGSU ranks seventh in Midwest, 28th in nation for animation May 21, 2018 7:00 AM BGSU ranks seventh in the Midwest and 28th nationally for animation schools and colleges, according to Animation Career Review’s annual rankings. BGSU also ranks seventh nationally among public school and colleges. In recent years, graduates have been hired by companies such as DreamWorks Animation, Blue Sky Studios, Blizzard and Apple.

BGSU senior Angel Alls-Hall wins state recognition May 21, 2018 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University senior Angel Alls-Hal, a Civic Action Leader, was among 12 Ohio students selected as recipients of the Charles J. Ping Student Service Award. The award, given by Ohio Campus Compact, honors outstanding leadership and contributions to community service or service-learning on campus and within their communities.

Completing BGSU's eCampus program a long time coming for Alaska native May 21, 2018 7:00 AM Commencement had a special meaning for eCampus student Dustin Absher, who was the first student to enroll in Bowling Green State University’s Air University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative program. The online program allows certain Community College of the Air Force graduates to finish their bachelor degree at BGSU.

A new insight into the beetle-fungus symbiosis May 18, 2018 10:00 AM Dr. Vipaporn Phuntamart, an associate professor in biological sciences at Bowling Green State University, and doctoral students Gayathri Beligala and Satyaki Ghosh contributed to the paper “Symbiont selection via alcohol benefits fungus farming by ambrosia beetles,” which was recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

13ABC Features BGSU eCampus Students May 15, 2018 1:12 PM BGSU eCampus Students Meet for First Time. Of the 454 BGSU master's candidates, at least one has never been to campus before. And get this: she's about to meet her best friend for the first time!

BGSU Dining offers cooking classes in its new teaching kitchen May 14, 2018 8:00 AM Bowling Green State University's new Teaching Kitchen engages, educates and entertains the students, faculty, staff and the Bowling Green community through culinary experiences, demonstrations and tastings. Located inside The Oaks Dining Center, the Teaching Kitchen is an educational and fun way to learn vital, everyday skills.

Bail reform case is life-changing experience for BGSU criminologist May 14, 2018 8:00 AM Dr. Stephen Demuth, a Bowling Green State University sociology professor, says being an expert witness in a federal civil rights case, ODonnell v. Harris County, that has significant ramifications for the American wealth-based pretrial detention system has been a life-changing experience for him.

Justin Harris shares the important lessons with BGSU Firelands graduates May 9, 2018 4:46 PM Justin Harris addressed degree candidates for the Class of 2018 on May 5 at BGSU Firelands. Harris received his Associate of Applied Science in 2000 and his Bachelor of Applied Health Science in 2001, both from Bowling Green State University.

Impact of faculty, coaches and advisers still resonates today May 9, 2018 4:26 PM Dr. Paula Whetsel-Ribeau ’80, ’08, who earned a Bachelor of Science and a Doctorate in education from Bowling Green State University, addressed degree candidates of the colleges of Education and Human Development and Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering on May 5 during commencement at the Stroh Center.

Identify your essence and reach out, author Beth Macy tells graduates May 8, 2018 4:22 PM Best-selling author and prize-winning journalist Beth Macy, a 1986 Bowling Green State University graduate in journalism, advised degree candidates at the May 5 commencement ceremony to find happiness by defining what speaks to their essence, nurturing their own unique slant and engaging with their communities.

John Gawaluck ’73 shares recipe for achieving dreams with Class of 2018 May 8, 2018 9:47 AM John Gawaluck earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration from BGSU in 1973. He recently retired from EY after 41 years. EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is a multinational professional services firm. He addressed graduates of Graduate College and the colleges of Business and Health and Human Services.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: BGSU studio film experience elicits emotions, accolades May 7, 2018 1:15 PM The screenplay for Bowling Green State University’s studio film experience is the loosely autobiographical story of senior film production student Brianna Smith. The overall process was unnerving, but eventually she realized being the first female student of color to have a screenplay selected was historic for the University and her.

James Bailey ’67 honored with a doctor of humane letters May 7, 2018 11:30 AM James Bailey ’67 was presented an honorary doctor of humane letters during commencement May 5 at the Stroh Center. Bailey earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from BGSU and a master’s in mathematics from New York University. He had a distinguished career in the banking industry.

BGSU honors achievement at commencement May 7, 2018 10:30 AM Degree candidates at Bowling Green State University’s commencement ceremonies May 4 and May 5 heard from alumni who have gone on to distinguished careers in business, writing and academia. The Bowling Green campus hosted three ceremonies in the Stroh Center.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: BGSU Honors student to enter competitive sales arena May 7, 2018 12:00 AM Derwin Pritchett has a love for sports. He originally became aware of Bowling Green State University through its acclaimed sport management program. The Maryland native visited both BGSU and the University of Michigan before finally deciding to become a Falcon.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: Double major is walking his own musical path May 7, 2018 12:00 AM Declan Wicks is graduating with degrees in world music and international studies. To many, the sounds of cars driving down a street or wind rustling through the trees may be background noise, but to Wicks these sounds can help define a city, but they also defined his time at BGSU.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: Job with Fortune 500 company awaits College of Business graduate May 7, 2018 12:00 AM It’s a big deal to graduate from BGSU. It’s an even bigger deal when the graduate has a job waiting at a Fortune 500 company. Emily Hoersten is graduating with a degree in business - information systems and then she will start working for Marathon as a business analyst.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: Teaching a love of learning at BGSU May 7, 2018 12:00 AM A two-year teaching commitment in Thailand is the final step in Kinsey Smith’s BGSU education, but it’s just the start of her work to inspire a love of lifelong learning in her students. Her decision to specialize in Adolescence to Young Adult Integrated Language Arts has paid unexpected dividends.

BGSU board extends partnerships for regional growth, development May 4, 2018 4:00 PM As part of its commitment to contributing to regional growth, the BGSU trustees approved joint-use agreements for partnerships supporting community and student needs and regional growth, involving aviation studies, Cedar Fair, Perrysburg Heights Community Center and the Wood County Committee on Aging.

BGSU sets fall 2018 rates for its new Falcon Tuition Guarantee May 4, 2018 4:00 PM At its May 4 meeting, the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees approved a 5.9 percent increase in tuition and general fees for incoming, in-state undergraduate students on the Bowling Green campus. Beginning fall 2018, the Falcon Tuition Guarantee locks in costs for incoming undergraduates for their four-year undergraduate careers.

Donors’ names bestowed on campus spaces May 4, 2018 4:00 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees approved the naming of two areas in the soon-to-be-renovated Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center, the new home for the College of Business, and an area in the Stroh Center, BGSU’s convocation center and basketball arena.

New BGSU degrees targeted to workforce needs May 4, 2018 4:00 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees at its May 4 meeting approved new degrees: a Bachelor of Science in technical and applied studies, at BGSU Firelands; a Master of Health Care Administration, and master’s and Ph.D. degree programs in data science.

Jennie Gallimore Named Dean Of College Of Technology, Architecture And Applied Engineering May 2, 2018 3:45 PM Dr. Jennie Gallimore, associate dean and a professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Wright State University, has been selected as dean of the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering effective June 28.

James Ciesla To Lead College Of Health And Human Services May 2, 2018 3:40 PM Dr. James Ciesla, associate dean for research and resources in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Northern Illinois University, has been selected as the new dean for the College of Health and Human Services at Bowling Green State University.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: BGSU Ph.D. student discovers love of teaching Apr 27, 2018 1:00 PM Ana Jurcak came to BGSU as a master’s student, discovered she enjoyed teaching and stayed on for a Ph.D. Her Cuban heritage made her eligible to participate in an NSF-funded grant that encourages underrepresented minorities to become STEM professors; this fall she will teach biology at a university in Kansas.

Jovannah East qualifies for national gymnastics championships Apr 27, 2018 10:00 AM Bowling Green State University sophomore Jovannah East scored an all-around point total of 39.250 at the NCAA Women's Gymnastics Central Regional on April 7 at Ohio State University’s St. John Arena in Columbus.

Summer Campus Construction Season Set To Begin Apr 25, 2018 3:00 PM A number of infrastructure construction projects will be going on across campus this summer. Some will involve temporary disruptions to pedestrian or vehicle routes, while others entail brief electrical outages. The Campus Map construction layer will serve as a resource to keep the University community updated.

Student film ‘Family Ties’ premieres Friday Apr 23, 2018 2:15 PM The BGSU Film program will present the world premiere of "Family Ties," a film written by Brianna Smith, directed by Thomas Javier Castillo and produced by more than 30 students, faculty and community members. It's about a young black woman who struggles with decisions about family, finances and her future.

University Hall garners LEED gold for renovation Apr 23, 2018 2:15 PM It was the first building on Bowling Green State University’s campus, and now University Hall becomes the first renovated building on campus to receive the gold designation. Awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED is “the most widely used green building rating system in the world

BGSU’s first-year students make friends, find a home at Learning Communities Apr 23, 2018 6:00 AM Bowling Green State University makes it easy for first-year students to make friends and find a home on campus through its Learning Communities. The Arts Village, one of 20 Learning Communities at BGSU, is a place where students can live with classmates at Kreischer Quadrangle who have similar creative interests.

BGSU To Host Sixth Annual Compliance Day Free Training June 7 Apr 20, 2018 3:25 PM 2018 Hatch winner Sara Clark, whose Magnahalter™ received $30,000 in investments, including a BGSU alumnus in the audience. She was among the student entrepreneurs who presented their business ideas to alumni investors during The Hatch on April 19, vying for funds to launch their businesses.

Clark Rides Away With Winning Pitch During The Hatch Apr 20, 2018 3:20 PM 2018 Hatch winner Sara Clark, whose Magnahalter™ received $30,000 in investments, including a BGSU alumnus in the audience. She was among the student entrepreneurs who presented their business ideas to alumni investors during The Hatch on April 19, vying for funds to launch their businesses.

Shaal Provides Insight, Encouragement To Honors College Students Apr 18, 2018 2:55 PM Christine Shaal’s commitment to the progress, support and success of her Honors students had earned her the 2018 Academic Advising and Mentoring Excellence Award. Shaal, a senior advisor in BGSU’s Honors College, received the award at the ceremony held on April 9.

BGSU Department of Theatre and Film presents ‘The Threepenny Opera’ Apr 18, 2018 2:50 PM Bowling Green State University’s Department of Theatre and Film will present Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s landmark musical, “The Threepenny Opera” in the Thomas B. And Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre at the Wolfe Center for the Arts for one weekend only, April 19-22.

Ludy’s Work With Undergraduate Researchers Honored Apr 18, 2018 2:35 PM Dr. Mary-Jon Ludy, associate professor of food and nutrition, received the 2018 Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work. The award recognizes innovative basic research/creative work conducted by individual faculty members in collaboration with undergraduate students and supports collaboration with additional students.

Sturdevant Helps Students Find Their Path Apr 18, 2018 2:30 PM Krista Sturdevant’s commitment to student success and professional development has earned her a Faculty Excellence Award. Sturdevant, an adviser for both first-year and second-year Interior Design and Inclusive Early Childhood Education majors, received the 2018 Academic Advising and Mentoring Excellence Award at this year’s Faculty Excellence Awards held April 9.

Brahier Inspires, Shares Expertise With Future Math Teachers Apr 18, 2018 2:25 PM Dr. Daniel Brahier, Distinguished Professor of Teaching Excellence and director of the Science and Math Education in ACTION program, received a 2018 Academic Advising and Mentoring Excellence Award for his contributions to the educational development of undergraduate students at the Faculty Excellence Awards held on April 9.

Brown And Lin Receive President’s Award For Collaborative Research And Creative Work Award Apr 18, 2018 2:20 PM

Schnepp’s Work With VCT Students Recognized With Blinn Award Apr 18, 2018 2:15 PM In recognition of his work with five visual communication students, Dr. Jerry Schnepp, assistant professor in the Department of Visual Communication Technology and director of the Collab Lab, has been recognized with the Elliot L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work Award.

BGSU hosts NFL Broadcast Boot Camp Apr 16, 2018 4:46 PM Bowling Green State University played host to the NFL’s 12th annual Broadcast Boot Camp from April 9-11. There were 35 participants from the NFL, including 14 current players, who took part in a program that focused on show preparation, radio production and field reporting.

Faces behind the flag: Toghrul Alakbarov Apr 16, 2018 4:27 PM Toghrul Rizvan Alakbarov of Azerbaijan believes in destiny. That’s why he was destined to attend BGSU as a Fulbright scholar. His given name, Toghrul, is a broad term for bird in his native language, specifically falcon. Also, it didn’t hurt that orange has been his favorite color since childhood.

BGSU honors 10 accomplished graduates with College Alumni Awards Apr 16, 2018 2:00 PM Bowling Green State University recently recognized 10 distinguished alumni with 2018 College Alumni Awards, one of the university’s highest honors. These outstanding alumni were chosen to represent each of the University’s colleges, highlighting the diversity of BGSU’s degree programs. A committee chose the honorees based on the recommendations of their peers, and each has achieved exceptional accomplishments in his or her career.

VCT student photographing Wood County for 200th anniversary Apr 16, 2018 7:00 AM Taylor Houpt is working with the Wood County Historical Center and Museum in Bowling Green to document the county’s past, present and future as well as the culture. Since May 2017, she has visited towns, historical landmarks and events, taking photographs to help celebrate Wood County’s 200th anniversary.

Impactful Mentorship by Nickoson Gains Recognition Apr 13, 2018 3:25 PM Dr. Lee Nickoson, director of General Studies Writing, not only effectively communicates with faculty in an engaging way, but also models strongly inclusive pedagogy. She received the Faculty Mentor Recognition Award from Faculty Senate for her engaging leadership characteristics and constant inspiration.

Melissa Miller Earns Faculty Senate Community Involvement Award Apr 13, 2018 3:20 PM Dr. Melissa Miller, a professor of political science and the 2016 Bowling Green State University Master Teacher, was honored by Faculty Senate with its 2018 Community Involvement Award. Miller has continually proven herself dedicated to sharing her extensive knowledge about politics and state and national issues.

Team Members Schultz and Webb Honored for Advising Effectiveness Apr 13, 2018 3:05 PM Lori Schultz, assistant director of advising, and adviser Melissa Webb were awarded the 2018 Outstanding Advising and Mentoring Program Award for the “fundamental and personal” difference they have made to the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering’s student advising program.

Faculty Unit Recognition Award Apr 13, 2018 3:00 PM The Department of Psychology was presented the 2018 Faculty Senate Unit Recognition Award for its demonstrated record of excellence that stems in part from its culture of individual faculty development and collective problem-solving, at the April 9 Faculty Excellence Awards.

Faculty Senate presents Leadership as a Chair/School Director Recognition Award to John Laird Apr 13, 2018 2:55 PM As a professor in Bowling Green State University’s physics and astronomy department, and as chair for four, four-year terms, Dr. John Laird has supported the needs and goals of both BGSU students and regional high school students for more than 30 years. Laird received the Faculty Senate Leadership as a Chair/School Director Recognition Award.

Faculty Senate Presents Distinguished Service Recognition Award To Anne Gordon Apr 13, 2018 2:50 PM Throughout her 17 years at BGSU, Dr. Anne Gordon, an associate professor of psychology, has made a series of quality contributions to the University in three key areas: serving undergraduate students through advising, working to recruit high-quality students and serving on committees related to curriculum, governance, faculty evaluation and graduate student performance.

Ostrowski's Achievements Garner Outstanding Early Career Award Apr 13, 2018 2:45 PM Since joining the BGSU faculty in 2012, Dr. Alexis Ostrowski has established a vibrant and well-funded research program in the Department of Chemistry and Center for Photochemical Sciences and an exceptional level of scholarly achievement. Bowling Green State University recognized her with the Outstanding Early Career Award at the Faculty Excellence Awards.

Lillios Composes Olscamp Research Award-Winning Career Apr 13, 2018 2:40 PM Dr. Elainie Lillios, professor of composition in the College of Musical Arts, has garnered a remarkable number of significant accolades as a leading composer in the field of electroacoustic music. Now Bowling Green State University has added to those the Olscamp Research Award, presented at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards.

Jesse Brings Zeal And Dedication To Classes Apr 11, 2018 4:20 PM One of the best teachers in a department of strong teachers, Dr. Neal Jesse has been outstanding throughout his entire time at BGSU. The University recognized his expertise, energy and commitment to students by awarding him the Professorship of Teaching Excellence at the 2018 Faculty Excellence Awards.

Susan Brown named Distinguished Research Professor of sociology Apr 11, 2018 3:45 PM Dr. Susan Brown, professor of research excellence and chair of the Department of Sociology, was conferred the title Distinguished Research Professor by the BGSU Board of Trustees at its Feb. 23 meeting in recognition of her outstanding scholarship. Brown was recognized again at the 2018 Faculty Excellence Awards.

Subreenduth Serves Teachers Of The World Apr 11, 2018 3:40 PM Dr. Sharon Subreenduth, professor of teaching and learning, was granted a Professorship of Service Excellence at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards April 9 in recognition of her outreach to teacher professional development and civic education internationally. The title is awarded for three years and includes an annual stipend of $5,000.

Van Staaden Honored For Contributions To Stem Education Apr 11, 2018 3:30 PM BGSU biologist Dr. Moira van Staaden has gained a reputation as a top scholar in her field of neuroethology. But she has also become known as an internationally recognized expert in STEM education, earning her a 2018 Professorship of Research Excellence to help support her efforts.

Ballweg Honored For Boundary-Pushing Explorations In Printmaking Apr 11, 2018 3:25 PM Janet Ballweg, head of the printmaking area in the School of Art, has built a strong reputation as a printmaker over her 27 years at Bowling Green State University. In acknowledgment of her achievements as an artist and teacher, the University named her a 2018 Professor of Creative Arts Excellence.

James Albert Fosters Interest In Statistics, Sports Data Apr 11, 2018 3:20 PM In recognition of a lifetime of contributions to his discipline of mathematics and statistics and to Bowling Green State University, the BGSU Board of Trustees at its Feb. 23 meeting conferred the title of Distinguished University Professor on Dr. James Albert. He was also honored at the 2018 Faculty Excellence Awards on April 9.

Akiko Jones Honored For Dedication to Teaching Excellence Apr 11, 2018 3:00 PM For Akiko Kawano Jones, director of the Asian Studies Program in the World Languages and Cultures department, teaching Japanese involves far more than helping students learn a language. She was named the 2018 Master Teacher for her commitment to her students and her excellence in teaching.

Eva Marie Saint receives Lifetime Achievement Award from alma mater Apr 9, 2018 9:40 AM Academy Award-winning actress Eva Marie Saint ’46, ’82 [Hon.] received the Lifetime Achievement Award from her alma mater April 7 during BGSU’s fourth annual Bravo! BGSU fundraising event. Miss Saint has had a distinguished career in film and on Broadway and television, spanning 70 years and more than 160 productions.

BGSU to celebrate Earth Week April 16-24 Apr 9, 2018 9:36 AM Bowling Green State University will celebrate Earth Week 2018 April 16-24 with a series of free events intended to encourage participants to “Embrace This Place.”

ICS Fellows to Examine Personal, Social, Historical Issues Apr 6, 2018 3:15 PM The Institute for the Study of Culture and Society has announced its Faculty Fellows for 2018-19. ICS supports faculty in conducting innovative academic work, in part by freeing selected Fellows from teaching and service responsibilities for one semester in order to devote unimpeded time to research and/or creative projects.

BGSU One Day Showed power of Falcons Working Together for Common Cause Apr 6, 2018 3:05 PM BGSU One Day 2018 https://oneday.bgsu.edu/ was a resounding success, thanks to the efforts and generosity of the University community. During the 36-hour event that began the morning of April 3, BGSU raised more than $388,654 – surpassing last year’s total by $61,662.

'It's an adventure being a mascot at BGSU' Apr 6, 2018 11:46 AM Have you ever wondered what it's like to be Freddie and Frieda Falcon? Hear from the four Bowling Green State University students - Brian Chaney, Bailee Jesse, Spencer Lockwood and Christine Nelson - who were chosen to be University mascots during the 2017-18 school year.

A.L.I.C.E. training available Thursday, April 5 Apr 2, 2018 4:45 PM In addition to their on-demand training opportunities, the Bowling Green State University Police are offering a special A.L.I.C.E. training April 5 to ensure students, faculty and staff are prepared for an unlikely event involving a violent intruder.

BGSU to host several events during Sexual Assault Awareness Month Apr 2, 2018 3:15 PM Highlights of Sexual Assault Awareness Month include “What Were You Wearing,” an exhibit by sexual assault survivors to challenge victim-blaming statements; the Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K and Dog Walk; and the Clothesline Project. Additional events include free and confidential HIV testing, peer education presentations and a Step Up Step In basketball tournament.

State of the Region Conference to examine effects of automation on economic development Mar 30, 2018 3:11 PM “The Implications of Automation for Economic Development” is the theme of the 16th annual State of the Region Conference on April 16, hosted by BGSU’s Center for Regional Development, with speakers from Amazon, APT Manufacturing Solutions, SpinGlass and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

Kluch honored for excellence in teaching as a graduate student Mar 30, 2018 3:00 PM Communication studies student Yannick Kluch recently was named the winner of the Central States Communication Association’s 2018 Cooper Award for teaching by a Ph.D. student. He becomes the first Bowling Green State University student ever to receive the prestigious honor.

Wendy Manning Promotes Visibility of Population Research Mar 28, 2018 2:00 PM Dr. Wendy Manning, Distinguished Professor of Sociology at Bowling Green State University, is the president of the Population Association of America, and will preside over the 2018 association conference, April 26-28, in Denver.

Ben Nemtin encourages students to have a sense of purpose Mar 23, 2018 4:41 PM Ben Nemtin of MTV's "The Buried Life" and best-selling author of "What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?" shares his experience of dealing with depression with Bowling Green State University students and why having a sense of purpose is important in battling the mental health condition.

In Brief: April 12 Mar 23, 2018 3:10 PM The rise of illnesses caused by bacteria that are resistant to traditional treatments has scientists around the world racing to keep up with the demand for new antibiotics. The third annual Public Health Symposium at Bowling Green State University will address this topic with expert speakers and research presentations.

In Brief: April 19 Mar 23, 2018 3:10 PM The rise of illnesses caused by bacteria that are resistant to traditional treatments has scientists around the world racing to keep up with the demand for new antibiotics. The third annual Public Health Symposium at Bowling Green State University will address this topic with expert speakers and research presentations.

In Brief: April 2 Mar 23, 2018 3:10 PM The rise of illnesses caused by bacteria that are resistant to traditional treatments has scientists around the world racing to keep up with the demand for new antibiotics. The third annual Public Health Symposium at Bowling Green State University will address this topic with expert speakers and research presentations.

In Brief: April 9 Mar 23, 2018 3:10 PM The rise of illnesses caused by bacteria that are resistant to traditional treatments has scientists around the world racing to keep up with the demand for new antibiotics. The third annual Public Health Symposium at Bowling Green State University will address this topic with expert speakers and research presentations.

BGSU Staff Member Creates Board Game in Support of Bipolar Awareness Mar 23, 2018 2:55 PM While his “elegant strategy game for two” involves a lot of decisions, it wasn’t hard for BGSU Applications Developer Mike Addison to decide to make a board game in support of bipolar awareness. Inspired by Carrie Fisher, Space Princess is fully funded on Indiegogo, with a portion of each pledge going to the International Bipolar Foundation.

BGSU contributions inform decision to designate Lake Erie impaired Mar 23, 2018 10:30 AM Ohio’s Environmental Protection Agency and Gov. John Kasich have designated the western basin of Lake Erie as an impaired waterway due to toxic algae. Drs. Tim Davis, George Bullerjahn and Michael McKay were part of the team that developed the criteria used to make this declaration.

Students Honored for Research and Scholarship Mar 21, 2018 3:55 PM Five BGSU undergraduate researchers were honored March 15 for their presentations at the 2018 Undergraduate Symposium on Diversity held earlier this semester. The annual event, which looks at “Opportunities and Challenges for the Inclusion of Diversity in Higher Education and Society,” is sponsored by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship.

In pursuit of public service Mar 21, 2018 11:30 AM BGSU junior Hannah Finnerty is one of 194 finalists for the 2018 Truman Scholarship, the premier graduate fellowship for students pursing careers as public service leaders. On April 20, she will find out if she’ll receive this prestigious scholarship from the Truman Foundation, a living memorial to the country’s 33rd president.

Northwest Ohio colleges and universities enter into regional partnership Mar 21, 2018 9:30 AM Six public colleges and universities in northwest Ohio entered into a compact reaffirming their commitment to working collectively and collaboratively to educate residents in northwest Ohio March 20. As a result of this partnership, students are likely to see enhanced career counseling, internship and co-op, and academic opportunities.

Art Supply Depo hosting photo exhibit by BGSU alumna Mar 21, 2018 9:00 AM Art Supply Depo, 435 E. Wooster St. in Bowling Green, is hosting "Test Plot," a 13-photo exhibit by BGSU alumna Bianca Garza, a 2012 graduate in visual communication technology. Juxtaposing the natural with the manmade, Garza’s images of found objects are disturbing but subtle reminders of society’s effects on earth.

BGSU graduate programs ranked by U.S. News & World Report Mar 20, 2018 10:00 AM Two Bowling Green State University graduate programs have again appeared in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Best Grad School Rankings. The University’s part-time MBA program was ranked 163, up 41 points from last year. Additionally, the Report ranked BGSU’s graduate program in education at 124, up 11 points.

Writer flexes his creative muscles Mar 19, 2018 9:53 AM BGSU alumnus Marc Sumerak, perhaps best known for his work in comic books, is flexing his creative muscles by digging deeper into his favorite pop culture worlds. He has done so most recently through “The Art of Harry Potter,” a coffee table book published by Insight Editions in November.

BGSU graduate students lend their musical talents to area youth Mar 19, 2018 7:00 AM Graduate students from BGSU's College of Musical Arts conduct, rehearse and instruct area middle school and high school students each week in the music building. The academy band meets every Sunday, and now has more than 150 students participating, with some driving from as far as an hour away.

International Film Series Looks at Exile and Migration Mar 16, 2018 3:25 PM The International Film Series kicks off the spring schedule with two directors introducing their films, on March 22 and March 29. The 2018 series’ theme is exile and migration. All eight films begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays in the Gish Film Theater at Hanna Hall.

Art, Diversity, Experiences of Community Examined and Celebrated Mar 16, 2018 3:10 PM The 23rd annual Latino/a/x Issues Conference on March 21 promises to be both a celebration and study of the arts and diversity within the Latino community, with special emphasis on the work of student researchers at the joint eStrella (Student Research on Latino/a/x and Latin American Studies) Conference.

Teaching Ohioans Severe Weather Safety and Preparedness Mar 16, 2018 3:00 PM Ohio’s Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week provides the opportunity for Ohioans to prepare for the possibility of severe weather, including lightning, flooding, flash flooding, tornadoes and extreme heat. BGSU’s Emergency Management offers tips to prepare.

BGSU Opera Theater to present ‘Così fan tutte’ Mar 15, 2018 1:00 PM “Così fan tutte,” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s comic opera about the foibles and frailties of people young and old, comes to the BGSU Opera Theater stage March 23 and 25. Voice students in the College of Musical Arts perform in a joint production with the Department of Theatre and Film.

12th Annual Teaching and Learning Summit Mar 14, 2018 2:05 PM The University’s 12th annual Teaching and Learning Summit take place March 28 and 29 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Sponsored by the Center for Faculty Excellence, the conference will bring together members of the University community to discuss and strategize ways to support and elevate teaching and student learning.

BGSU students successful at Model European Union Simulation Mar 14, 2018 2:00 PM BGSU Model European Union simulation team had excellent results at the 2018 conference Feb. 16-17 hosted by the University of Pittsburgh. BGSU teams earned a first-place award and an honorable mention. This year’s issues deeply challenged core values of the European Union, said adviser Dr. Stefan Fritsch, political science

Voices at BGSU to perform March 16 Mar 14, 2018 10:00 AM Voices at BGSU, a student choral ensemble, will join Metropolitan Opera star and Ohio native Kathleen Battle in her performance at the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater March 16. The performance is part of the Toledo Symphony’s North Star Festival.

Meet the 2018 Hatchlings Mar 12, 2018 9:00 AM Bowling Green State University student entrepreneurs will present their business ideas to alumni investors during The Hatch on April 19, vying for funds to launch their businesses in a format similar to the popular television show “Shark Tank.” The event will be streamed to Hatch watch parties across the country.

BGSU wins multiple 2018 Addy Awards Mar 9, 2018 2:28 PM BGSU brought home gold, silver and bronze awards at the recent Addy Awards. Hosted by the American Advertising Federation Toledo, the annual event recognizes creativity in marketing, advertising and publications. The Office of Marketing and Communications team had wins in multiple divisions, and students also won several awards.

Collet book explores schools’ potential for helping immigrants assimilate Mar 9, 2018 2:22 PM Dr. Bruce Collet, School of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Policy and coordinator of the Master of Arts in Cross-Cultural and International Education program, has a new book, “Migration, Religion, and Schooling in Liberal Democratic States,” in which he lays out recommendations on how schools can help facilitate immigrants’ integration.

Kuhlin Center receives award Mar 7, 2018 1:00 PM The Michael & Sara Kuhlin Center, home of Bowling Green State University’s School of Media and Communication, has been selected as a recipient of the Outstanding Design for Renovation/Modernization award by American School & University magazine. The former South Hall underwent a complete renovation and adding a new wing.

BGSU to host ‘Captives in Gray’ March 15 Mar 5, 2018 2:00 PM Bowling Green State University’s Center for Archival Collections will host Roger Pickenpaugh March 15 as he talks about the Civil War and his award-winning book, “Johnson’s Island: A Prison for Confederate Officers.” Pickenpaugh is the winner of the center’s 2016 Local History Publication Award.

BGSU Firelands Falcon blasting into med school Mar 5, 2018 9:22 AM Not many high school students can say they received their associates degree just weeks after receiving their high school diploma. Thanks to Ohio’s College Credit Plus program, Kimble Arnold, who started out at BGSU Firelands, was able to do just that, and even more.

From backyard football to the Super Bowl Mar 5, 2018 9:16 AM BGSU alumnus Ryan Maddocks ’12 worked his second Super Bowl this year, this time as video assistant for the Philadelphia Eagles. His first was as an NFL Films intern in 2013. Maddocks has a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, now known as media production and studies.

BGSU graphic design’s Jenn Stucker named to 2018 watch list Mar 5, 2018 9:15 AM Jenn Stucker, graphic design associate professor and chair, was named to the 2018 watch list by Graphic Design USA publication which identifies top graphic designers who embody the spirit of the creative community in talent, leadership, success, newsworthiness and community service.

BGSU sweeps Ferris State in first round of WCHA playoffs Mar 4, 2018 1:34 PM The BGSU hockey team advanced to the second round of the WCHA playoffs Saturday, March 3, with a 5-2 victory over Ferris State at Slater Family Ice Arena. The Falcons took a 3-0 lead and tallied two insurance goals in the third period to earn a sweep over the Bulldogs.

Sarah Bednarski Joins Marketing and Communication Staff Feb 28, 2018 3:55 PM Sarah Bednarski has joined the University as the new director of marketing and communications and University spokesperson. Bednarski comes to BGSU from Mercy Health, where she held several leadership roles in marketing and communications for the past 17 years. Most recently, she served as public relations director, leading a team of professionals across Ohio and Kentucky.

Chinese Troupe to Share Culture and Goodwill Feb 28, 2018 3:50 PM As part of a cultural exchange, a Yanshan University group from China will perform at Bowling Green State University and other northwest Ohio universities beginning March 12. The Yanshan University Performance Troupe will present “Whispering Dreams of a Spring Breeze,” demonstrating Chinese dance, music and martial arts.

Feminist Author Highlights Women's History Month Events Feb 28, 2018 3:40 PM BGSU celebrates both the 40th anniversary of its Women’s Studies program and Women’s History Month with a visit by famed feminist author Susan Brownmiller, a panel discussion among alumnae of the program, a student research conference and a film series.

BGSU forensic researchers reduce danger of fentanyl exposure Feb 26, 2018 11:30 AM Dr. Travis Worst and Noah Froelich discovered that the laundry detergent OxiClean can remove all traces of fentanyl from lab surfaces. The Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation located at BGSU promptly recommended to Ohio law enforcement agencies that OxiClean be used when the potent drug might be encountered.

Postcard from Abroad: Beijing Feb 26, 2018 11:00 AM A group of Tourism, Leisure and Event Planning students from BGSU visited Beijing. Not only were the students able to experience landmarks such as the Temple of Heaven and Great Wall of China, but also learned calligraphy, sat in on an event planning class and took a traditional tea class.

Renowned soprano Dawn Upshaw to perform at BGSU Feb 26, 2018 9:30 AM Soprano Dawn Upshaw, a five-time Grammy Award winner, will visit BGSU March 18-20 as the 2018 Helen McMaster Endowed Professor in Vocal and Choral Studies. Upshaw and her pianist, Gilbert Kalish, will present a public recital on March 18 and give master classes in voice and piano to BGSU students.

Honorary Degrees, Faculty Titles, Bestowed by Trustees Feb 23, 2018 4:15 PM At its Feb. 23 meeting, the BGSU Board of Trustees moved to confer honorary degrees upon alumni Maryrose Sylvester and James Bailey, who will be recognized at BGSU commencement ceremonies. Honorary faculty titles were approved for Drs. Susan Brown, sociology, and James Albert, mathematics and statistics.

Facilities Named, Improvements Planned Feb 23, 2018 4:00 PM The BGSU Board of Trustees on Feb. 23 approved a new B.A. in respiratory care degree at BGSU Firelands, set room and board rates for 2018-19, and approved funding for facility renovations and repairs. It also named a number of campus spaces in honor of donor support.

Rogers named as next BGSU president Feb 23, 2018 1:41 PM Dr. Rodney Rogers is BGSU’s new president. The BGSU Board of Trustees promoted him permanently to the post at its meeting Feb. 23. Rogers was named interim president in December 2017 and assumed the role on Jan. 1. He served most recently as provost and senior vice president since 2012.

BGSU Hockey set for final regular-season series Feb 21, 2018 2:50 PM Heading into the final series of the regular season, the Bowling Green State University hockey team (19-9-6 overall, 16-5-5 in the WCHA) already has clinched at least a No. 3 seed for the WCHA playoffs against an opponent yet to be determined.

Alumna named Miss Scuba International Feb 21, 2018 2:24 PM BGSU alumna Brittany Novick shares ocean conservation message through professional opportunities with the National Marine Mammal Foundation and as Miss Scuba International. The foundation position also allows her to network with like-minded women around the world.

New Graduate Program Addresses Need for Nursing Home Administrators Feb 21, 2018 1:55 PM Bowling Green State University is answering the call for a better pathway to becoming a licensed long-term-care administrator with its new graduate specialization in that area. The program expands BGSU’s interdisciplinary master’s degree program in gerontology, the only one in Ohio. Graduates will be prepared to sit for licensing exams.

Alumnus pays it forward with BGSU students Feb 19, 2018 2:41 PM Geoffrey Radbill ’68 found his experience at BGSU life changing and believes his time at the university helped set the stage for his future success. He retired in 2003 as senior vice president and chief operating officer of retail distribution at AXA-Equitable after 36 years with the company.

Postcard from Abroad: Audra DeLaney Feb 18, 2018 7:30 AM Back from 10 days circumnavigating Puerto Rico on a tall ship, BGSU public relations student Audra DeLaney connects lessons she learned during a maritime studies program to her field of study.

BGSU alumna spends 2017 working around the globe Feb 16, 2018 3:06 PM BGSU graphic design 2009 alumna Michelle Henry spent a month living and working in each of 12 cities around the world in 2017 as part of the "Remote Year" program. She telecommuted to her art director job with the University of Southern California while immersing herself in different cultures.

Birds revealed Feb 16, 2018 10:00 AM Over the weekend, Falcon fans learned the identities of Freddie and Frieda Falcon​. Bowling Green State University students Brian Chaney, Spencer Lockwood, Bailee Jesse and Christine Nelson talk about what it was like to represent the University as everyone's favorite mascots.

Mantra Percussion to Perform in Kobacker Hall Feb 14, 2018 2:50 PM Percussion sextet Mantra Percussion returns to BGSU for a concert at 8 p.m. Feb. 19 in Kobacker Hall at the Moore Musical Arts Center. The group’s performance is part of the Music at the Forefront series sponsored by the University’s MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music, and is free.

Songbirds may tune in to mental health treatment Feb 14, 2018 2:50 PM Alumna Dr. Lauren Riters returns to Bowling Green State University Feb. 21 to share her research on how the social interaction of songbirds is relevant to human mental health. She will present the 2018 J. P. Scott Center Jaak Panksepp Lecture.

BGSU is one of the safest colleges in the U.S. Feb 14, 2018 2:45 PM BGSU is ranked 32nd on the 2018 list of Safest Colleges in America, and one of only two universities in Ohio ranked in the top 100. The ranking was created using the most recent data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting and the National Center for Education Statistics.

In Brief: February 15 Feb 14, 2018 2:30 PM March 1 is the deadline for students to apply to the Hoskins Global Scholar program. Each year, the program provides financial awards in the amount of $5,000 for up to three selected students to participate in an international experience. Undergraduate and graduate students may participate.

Happy Valentine's Day from BGSU Feb 14, 2018 1:14 PM Happy Valentine's Day, Falcons! Freddie had a date for Valentine's Day, but it didn't go as he had planned. Here's hoping BGSU students have a better day than Freddie did. But, hey, at least he got to drink so coffee, right?

BGSU welcomes business students from China Feb 12, 2018 9:00 AM Bowling Green State University has been working with Tianjin Polytechnic University (TPU) in China since 2014 to develop an exchange system for students and teachers to experience education in a different culture. This, however, is the first year that TPU students are at BGSU.

Africana Studies Research Conference Highlights Student Research Feb 9, 2018 4:00 PM The Africana Studies Program welcomes back to campus award-winning filmmaker Gaston Kaboré of Burkina Faso as artist-in-residence and the keynote speaker for the 20th annual “Student Research Conference and Luncheon: Emerging Perspectives in Africana Studies.” The conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

Sport Management Alliance scores at Super Bowl LII Feb 9, 2018 4:00 PM A group of 32 students from Bowling Green State University’s Sport Management Alliance spent the week leading up to the Super Bowl at the Convention Center in Minneapolis volunteering at the NFL Super Bowl Experience and at U.S. Bank Stadium on the day of the big game.

Falter Thomas reaches out to colleagues in Peru Feb 7, 2018 4:35 PM Dr. Angela Falter Thomas, an associate professor of education, is using her faculty improvement leave this year to write a textbook to fill a void in middle childhood education. But she has also traveled to Peru to provide professional development for teachers who do not have the resources we do.

Amy Shore '86 profiled in Fortune magazine Feb 5, 2018 10:30 AM Bowling Green State University alumna Amy Shore ’86, president of property and casualty sales and distribution at Nationwide, was recently profiled in Fortune magazine. The magazine recognized Nationwide in its 100 Best Workplaces for Women at No. 50, and Shore is one of the company’s highest-ranking female executives.

BGSU alumnus named Young Music Educator of the Year Feb 5, 2018 9:00 AM The Ohio Music Education Association’s Young Music Educator of the Year award was created four years ago to recognize and honor members for excellence in music education. Each year since its creation, a Bowling Green State University graduate has won. This year’s award goes to Ryan Hurd ’14.

Faulkner Book Urges A More Physical Feminism Feb 2, 2018 3:30 PM Dr. Sandra Faulkner’s new book, “Real Women Run: Running as Feminist Embodiment,” brings poetic inquiry, ethnography and feminist analysis to the study of women runners of all identities and how they fit or do not fit cultural expectations. Faulkner makes the case against a mind/body spit and for a more physical feminism.

Jennifer Higdon ’86 scores again at 2018 Grammy Awards Feb 2, 2018 12:01 PM BGSU alumna Jennifer Higdon won the Best Contemporary Classical Composition Grammy Award for a second time, for "Viola Concerto." The piece was co-commissioned by the Library of Congress and the Curtis Institute of Music. It was performed by soloist Roberto Díaz with the Nashville Symphony and conducted by Giancarlo Guerrero.

Black History Month events look ‘beyond the dream’ Jan 31, 2018 5:00 PM With the start of February, Bowling Green State University’s “Beyond ‘The Dream’” series focuses on Black History Month. From movies at the Gish Film Theater to guest speakers and musicians and an academic conference, the month provides a variety of opportunities to share in the African-American experience.

At a loss for words Jan 31, 2018 3:30 PM “The Language Archive” comes to the Eva Marie Saint Theatre, presented by the BGSU Department of Theatre and Film. Sara Chambers directs playwright Julia Cho’s comedy about a scholar of dead or dying languages who finds it impossible to verbalize love in any of the obscure languages he has mastered.

'Pitch Perfect' actress pays it forward Jan 30, 2018 10:14 AM BGSU alumna Nicole Lovince '09 stopped by campus to meet with theater and film students to share her career experiences. Lovince, perhaps best known for her portrayal of Kori in the movie "Pitch Perfect," also has landed roles and several TV shows and other movies and short films.

Two SIC SIC members revealed at hockey game Jan 30, 2018 10:11 AM BGSU students Austin Gilbert, who portrayed Captain Planet, and Natasha Flesher, who portrayed Groot, were revealed as the senior members of the school spirit group that originated in 1946. Both students were happy to share in the longtime tradition and help spread good cheer among their fellow students.

Mitch McLain is up for Hobey Baker, Hockey Humanitarian awards Jan 29, 2018 11:39 AM Not only is Mitch McLain the team captain of the BGSU hockey team but he leads the team in scoring 13 goals this season and also leads his teammates by example. He has been nominated for the Hobey Baker Award, and is a finalist for the Hockey Humanitarian Award.

Kalaf-Hughes and Cravens in Wikipedia Fellows pilot Jan 26, 2018 4:30 PM BGSU political science faculty members Drs. Niki Kalaf-Hughes and R.G. Cravens have been named to a new Wikipedia Fellows pilot aimed at involving academics as subject-matter experts to help ensure that entries are accurate and bring more rigor and diversity to the online resource.

BGSU mediation team earns national recognition Jan 25, 2018 2:07 PM Bowling Green State University has become a recognized leader in intercollegiate mediation tournaments held by the International Alternative Dispute Association. In 2017 BGSU finished first in the nation in the Advocate-Client category and fifth in the Mediator category, and six team members were named All-American Mediators out of a total of 35.

Annual Scholar Day attracts top students and their families Jan 25, 2018 1:57 PM Each year, the Honors College collaborates with the Office of Admissions to welcome nearly 350 prospective Honors students and their families to campus for Scholar Day. In addition, 60 of the highest achieving students get to interview for the Alumni Laureate Scholarship and the Presidential Scholars Award.

Semester at Sea changes how BGSU student ‘lives her life’ Jan 24, 2018 10:00 AM Usually the only sharks or elephants that students encounter during their time at Bowling Green State University are the opposing teams’ mascots at sporting events. Not so for junior Allie Laber, who spent the fall semester at sea during one of the many study abroad programs the University offers students.

Taking it to the top Jan 22, 2018 4:34 PM Once again, the Bowling Green State University Spirit Program has returned victorious from national championships. The weekend of Jan. 13-14, both the Cheerleading Team and Dance Team competed at the Universal Cheer Association and Universal Dance Association National Championships at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, Florida.

BGSU Honors College project led to Brighter Connections Theatre Jan 22, 2018 8:00 AM While the use of theater as therapy may be unexpected to some, that’s exactly what BGSU alumna Katie O’Leary '15 is doing with Brighter Connections Theatre in Dayton. Originally a part of her honors project, O’Leary began Brighter Connections as a way to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

‘See the Difference. Be the Difference’ Jan 19, 2018 3:25 PM “See the Difference. Be the Difference” is the theme of a striking artwork crowning the recent renovation of the Health and Human Services Building. Created by award-winning Akron artist Bonnie Cohen, the mosaic represents the mission of the College of Health and Human Services.

BGSU professor emeritus named to ‘50 Most Influential Living Psychologists’ list Jan 19, 2018 11:00 AM Kenneth Pargament, Bowling Green State University Professor Emeritus of psychology, has been named to the Best Schools’ list of “50 Most Influential Living Psychologists in the World.” Best School creates lists like this to help prospective students make choices in their academic careers.

BGSU celebrates 10th annual MLK Day of Service Jan 18, 2018 10:36 AM To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., nearly 800 students, faculty and staff volunteered 2,700 hours of service time to 35 partners in northwest Ohio communities for the 10th annual Day of Service at Bowling Green State University.

BGSU art alumna frames own cartoon career Jan 16, 2018 9:30 AM Geneva Hodgson, a 2010 Bowling Green State University School of Art alumna, has loved watching and drawing cartoons for as long as she can remember. She started on a more traditional art education path, but ended up being true to her heart and landing a job at Cartoon Network.

The view from South Africa Jan 16, 2018 9:00 AM College Student Personnel graduate student Ayanna Byers gained a deeper understanding of her identity and of helping others during an internship at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa. The experience has helped her as a SMART mentor at Bowling Green State University.

Students get up-close view of science at kids’ tech university Jan 10, 2018 4:45 PM Registration is open for the 2018 Kids' Tech University (KTU) program at BGSU. The science-outreach program brings children between the ages of 9 and 12 together with nationally and internationally recognized scientists who present exciting, interactive sessions — including BGSU geologist Dr. Anita Simic, an expert on remote sensing.

Food scholar keynote speaker of bgsu’s ‘beyond “the dream”’ series Jan 10, 2018 3:45 PM Dr. Jessica B. Harris, a preeminent scholar of the food of the African Diaspora, will serve as keynote speaker for the University’s “Beyond ‘The Dream’ 2018” series of events. Also in the series, BGSU alumna Dr. Marsha Bordner and her husband, Dr. Harold Brown, will share their book, “Keep Your Airspeed Up.”

BGSU has three online programs ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report Jan 9, 2018 2:35 PM Three of BGSU programs were nationally ranked in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, which were released Jan. 9. BGSU’s online criminal justice master's program is ranked 31st in the country, while the University’s online bachelor’s and education programs rank 77th and 88th, respectively.

Faces behind the Flag: BGSU graduate student Amelia Amemate challenges Ghanaian cultural norms Jan 5, 2018 2:45 PM Amelia Amedela Amemate never planned to study American culture. She was interested in international relations, law and women’s rights. She majored in political science and minored in archaeology during her undergraduate studies in her home, Ghana. Yet, it was her hair that played a role in her coming to BGSU.

Finding a path to scientific discovery Jan 5, 2018 2:38 PM The Northwest Ohio Center for Excellence in STEM Education is one of two organizations nationwide to receive renewed funding from the Army Educational Outreach Program. The $200,000 grant will help increase the number of students participating in the Ohio Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, working with two area high schools.