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Aug 13, 2018 8:00 AM Co-ops enable student to not be ‘just a number’
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.Aug 13, 2018 8:00 AM Graduate student digs deep for algae solution
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.Aug 10, 2018 11:00 AM Class of 2018 Success Stories: Life journeys lead to new start
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.Aug 10, 2018 11:00 AM Class of 2018 Success Stories: Perseverance pays off for nontraditional student
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.Aug 10, 2018 9:58 AM Ties with a purpose
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.Aug 8, 2018 2:00 PM Apparel merchandising and product development program named among nation’s top 50
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.Aug 7, 2018 4:56 PM Falcon Moments: Graduating students share favorite memories
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.Aug 7, 2018 11:00 AM Class of 2018 Success Stories: College of Business graduate gets 'creative' to complete degree
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.Aug 6, 2018 4:45 PM Ohio Sen. Randy Gardner advises graduates to live a ‘life of value’
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.Jul 30, 2018 7:00 AM Class of 2018 Success Stories: Bridging academic and research success at BGSU
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.Jul 26, 2018 2:28 PM BGSU to hold commencement August 4
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.Jul 25, 2018 2:28 PM BGSU one of just 60 institutions in North America to receive designation as an ‘Innovation and Economic Prosperity University’
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.Jul 25, 2018 2:25 PM University welcomes 942 graduates to ranks of alumni
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.Jul 23, 2018 9:44 AM BGSU, city look back at collaborations
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.Jul 16, 2018 4:00 PM BGSU Health Services Executive program first to earn full national accreditation
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).Jul 11, 2018 4:01 PM BGSU recognized as a top university for international students
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.Jul 11, 2018 2:56 PM Administrative changes announced
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.Jul 9, 2018 12:00 PM Future female leaders get taste of business world at camp
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.Jul 6, 2018 12:00 AM Educating abroad
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.Jul 3, 2018 3:02 PM Gremler deemed ‘international professor’
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.Jul 3, 2018 2:39 PM McCarver to support women in higher education as state executive board member
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.Jul 2, 2018 12:00 AM BGSU's Education Abroad programs are going strong
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.Jun 29, 2018 11:03 AM BGSU students experience life at Navajo Nation
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.Jun 27, 2018 10:05 AM Summer music campers learn from BGSU faculty
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.Jun 25, 2018 8:49 AM BGSU announces two new degree programs
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.Jun 25, 2018 8:48 AM Board of Trustees approves operating budgets for fiscal year 2019
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.Jun 22, 2018 4:30 PM Tracking harmful algae across continents
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.Jun 20, 2018 12:39 PM Tiffany Smith named a Newman Civic Fellow
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.Jun 19, 2018 11:50 AM Ava Harter of Ottawa Hills appointed BGSU trustee
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.Jun 19, 2018 10:30 AM BGSU to host memorial concert in honor of late band director
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.Jun 14, 2018 1:35 PM Golden Falcons Fly Home to Celebrate 50+ Years as BGSU Alumni
Bowling Green State University recently held its fourth annual Golden Falcons reunion to recognize alumni who have been graduates for 50 years or more.Jun 13, 2018 2:15 PM Faculty partner with Kenyan colleagues to share knowledge of harmful algal blooms
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.Jun 11, 2018 7:00 AM BGSU's Hank Blumenthal finds himself ‘In the Soup’ once again
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.Jun 11, 2018 7:00 AM From sea to shining sea
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.Jun 6, 2018 10:15 AM Artists sought for BGSU community art exhibit
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.Jun 6, 2018 10:12 AM Cedar Point Day | Saturday, July 14
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.Jun 4, 2018 8:00 AM Marissa Saneholtz's art displayed in 'Women to Watch' exhibition
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.May 28, 2018 8:00 AM BGSU to offer digital forensics, cybersecurity courses using U.S. standards
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.May 22, 2018 2:00 PM BGSU and UT to grow independent nursing education programs
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.May 21, 2018 7:00 AM BGSU ranks seventh in Midwest, 28th in nation for animation
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.May 21, 2018 7:00 AM BGSU senior Angel Alls-Hall wins state recognition
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.May 21, 2018 7:00 AM Completing BGSU's eCampus program a long time coming for Alaska native
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.May 15, 2018 1:12 PM 13ABC Features BGSU eCampus Students
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!May 14, 2018 8:00 AM BGSU Dining offers cooking classes in its new teaching kitchen
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.May 14, 2018 8:00 AM Bail reform case is life-changing experience for BGSU criminologist
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.May 9, 2018 4:46 PM Justin Harris shares the important lessons with BGSU Firelands graduates
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.May 9, 2018 4:26 PM Impact of faculty, coaches and advisers still resonates today
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.May 8, 2018 4:22 PM Identify your essence and reach out, author Beth Macy tells graduates
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.May 8, 2018 9:47 AM John Gawaluck ’73 shares recipe for achieving dreams with Class of 2018
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.May 7, 2018 1:15 PM Class of 2018 Success Stories: BGSU studio film experience elicits emotions, accolades
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.May 7, 2018 11:30 AM James Bailey ’67 honored with a doctor of humane letters
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.May 7, 2018 10:30 AM BGSU honors achievement at commencement
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.May 7, 2018 12:00 AM Class of 2018 Success Stories: BGSU Honors student to enter competitive sales arena
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.May 7, 2018 12:00 AM Class of 2018 Success Stories: Double major is walking his own musical path
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.May 7, 2018 12:00 AM Class of 2018 Success Stories: Job with Fortune 500 company awaits College of Business graduate
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.May 7, 2018 12:00 AM Class of 2018 Success Stories: Teaching a love of learning at BGSU
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.May 4, 2018 4:00 PM BGSU board extends partnerships for regional growth, development
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.May 4, 2018 4:00 PM BGSU sets fall 2018 rates for its new Falcon Tuition Guarantee
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.May 4, 2018 4:00 PM Donors’ names bestowed on campus spaces
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.May 4, 2018 4:00 PM New BGSU degrees targeted to workforce needs
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.May 2, 2018 3:45 PM Jennie Gallimore Named Dean Of College Of Technology, Architecture And Applied Engineering
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.May 2, 2018 3:40 PM James Ciesla To Lead College Of Health And Human Services
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.Apr 27, 2018 1:00 PM Class of 2018 Success Stories: BGSU Ph.D. student discovers love of teaching
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.Apr 25, 2018 3:00 PM Summer Campus Construction Season Set To Begin
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.Apr 23, 2018 2:15 PM Student film ‘Family Ties’ premieres Friday
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.Apr 23, 2018 2:15 PM University Hall garners LEED gold for renovation
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 worldApr 23, 2018 6:00 AM BGSU’s first-year students make friends, find a home at Learning Communities
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.Apr 20, 2018 3:25 PM BGSU To Host Sixth Annual Compliance Day Free Training June 7
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.Apr 20, 2018 3:20 PM Clark Rides Away With Winning Pitch During The Hatch
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.Apr 18, 2018 2:55 PM Shaal Provides Insight, Encouragement To Honors College Students
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.Apr 18, 2018 2:50 PM BGSU Department of Theatre and Film presents ‘The Threepenny Opera’
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.Apr 18, 2018 2:35 PM Ludy’s Work With Undergraduate Researchers Honored
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.Apr 18, 2018 2:30 PM Sturdevant Helps Students Find Their Path
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.Apr 18, 2018 2:25 PM Brahier Inspires, Shares Expertise With Future Math Teachers
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.Apr 18, 2018 2:15 PM Schnepp’s Work With VCT Students Recognized With Blinn Award
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.Apr 16, 2018 4:46 PM BGSU hosts NFL Broadcast Boot Camp
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.Apr 16, 2018 4:27 PM Faces behind the flag: Toghrul Alakbarov
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.Apr 16, 2018 2:00 PM BGSU honors 10 accomplished graduates with College Alumni Awards
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.Apr 16, 2018 7:00 AM VCT student photographing Wood County for 200th anniversary
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.Apr 13, 2018 3:25 PM Impactful Mentorship by Nickoson Gains Recognition
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.Apr 13, 2018 3:20 PM Melissa Miller Earns Faculty Senate Community Involvement Award
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.Apr 13, 2018 3:05 PM Team Members Schultz and Webb Honored for Advising Effectiveness
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.Apr 13, 2018 3:00 PM Faculty Unit Recognition Award
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.Apr 13, 2018 2:55 PM Faculty Senate presents Leadership as a Chair/School Director Recognition Award to John Laird
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.Apr 13, 2018 2:50 PM Faculty Senate Presents Distinguished Service Recognition Award To Anne Gordon
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.Apr 13, 2018 2:45 PM Ostrowski's Achievements Garner Outstanding Early Career Award
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.Apr 13, 2018 2:40 PM Lillios Composes Olscamp Research Award-Winning Career
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.Apr 11, 2018 4:20 PM Jesse Brings Zeal And Dedication To Classes
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.Apr 11, 2018 3:45 PM Susan Brown named Distinguished Research Professor of sociology
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.Apr 11, 2018 3:40 PM Subreenduth Serves Teachers Of The World
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.Apr 11, 2018 3:30 PM Van Staaden Honored For Contributions To Stem Education
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.Apr 11, 2018 3:25 PM Ballweg Honored For Boundary-Pushing Explorations In Printmaking
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.Apr 11, 2018 3:20 PM James Albert Fosters Interest In Statistics, Sports Data
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.Apr 11, 2018 3:00 PM Akiko Jones Honored For Dedication to Teaching Excellence
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.Apr 9, 2018 9:40 AM Eva Marie Saint receives Lifetime Achievement Award from alma mater
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.Apr 9, 2018 9:36 AM BGSU to celebrate Earth Week April 16-24
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.”Apr 6, 2018 3:15 PM ICS Fellows to Examine Personal, Social, Historical Issues
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.Apr 6, 2018 3:05 PM BGSU One Day Showed power of Falcons Working Together for Common Cause
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.Apr 6, 2018 11:46 AM 'It's an adventure being a mascot at BGSU'
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.Apr 2, 2018 4:45 PM A.L.I.C.E. training available Thursday, April 5
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.Apr 2, 2018 3:15 PM BGSU to host several events during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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.Mar 30, 2018 3:11 PM State of the Region Conference to examine effects of automation on economic development
“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.Mar 30, 2018 3:00 PM Kluch honored for excellence in teaching as a graduate student
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.Mar 28, 2018 2:00 PM Wendy Manning Promotes Visibility of Population Research
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.Mar 23, 2018 4:41 PM Ben Nemtin encourages students to have a sense of purpose
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.Mar 23, 2018 3:10 PM In Brief: April 12
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.Mar 23, 2018 3:10 PM In Brief: April 19
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.Mar 23, 2018 3:10 PM In Brief: April 2
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.Mar 23, 2018 3:10 PM In Brief: April 9
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.Mar 23, 2018 2:55 PM BGSU Staff Member Creates Board Game in Support of Bipolar Awareness
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.Mar 23, 2018 10:30 AM BGSU contributions inform decision to designate Lake Erie impaired
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.Mar 21, 2018 3:55 PM Students Honored for Research and Scholarship
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.Mar 21, 2018 11:30 AM In pursuit of public service
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.Mar 21, 2018 9:30 AM Northwest Ohio colleges and universities enter into regional partnership
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.Mar 21, 2018 9:00 AM Art Supply Depo hosting photo exhibit by BGSU alumna
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.Mar 20, 2018 10:00 AM BGSU graduate programs ranked by U.S. News & World Report
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.Mar 19, 2018 9:53 AM Writer flexes his creative muscles
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.Mar 19, 2018 7:00 AM BGSU graduate students lend their musical talents to area youth
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.Mar 16, 2018 3:25 PM International Film Series Looks at Exile and Migration
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.Mar 16, 2018 3:10 PM Art, Diversity, Experiences of Community Examined and Celebrated
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.Mar 16, 2018 3:00 PM Teaching Ohioans Severe Weather Safety and Preparedness
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.Mar 15, 2018 1:00 PM BGSU Opera Theater to present ‘Così fan tutte’
“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.Mar 14, 2018 2:05 PM 12th Annual Teaching and Learning Summit
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.Mar 14, 2018 2:00 PM BGSU students successful at Model European Union Simulation
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 scienceMar 14, 2018 10:00 AM Voices at BGSU to perform March 16
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.Mar 12, 2018 9:00 AM Meet the 2018 Hatchlings
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.Mar 9, 2018 2:28 PM BGSU wins multiple 2018 Addy Awards
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.Mar 9, 2018 2:22 PM Collet book explores schools’ potential for helping immigrants assimilate
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.Mar 7, 2018 1:00 PM Kuhlin Center receives award
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.Mar 5, 2018 2:00 PM BGSU to host ‘Captives in Gray’ March 15
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.Mar 5, 2018 9:22 AM BGSU Firelands Falcon blasting into med school
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.Mar 5, 2018 9:16 AM From backyard football to the Super Bowl
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.Mar 5, 2018 9:15 AM BGSU graphic design’s Jenn Stucker named to 2018 watch list
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.Mar 4, 2018 1:34 PM BGSU sweeps Ferris State in first round of WCHA playoffs
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.Feb 28, 2018 3:55 PM Sarah Bednarski Joins Marketing and Communication Staff
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.Feb 28, 2018 3:50 PM Chinese Troupe to Share Culture and Goodwill
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.Feb 28, 2018 3:40 PM Feminist Author Highlights Women's History Month Events
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.Feb 26, 2018 11:30 AM BGSU forensic researchers reduce danger of fentanyl exposure
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.Feb 26, 2018 11:00 AM Postcard from Abroad: Beijing
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.Feb 26, 2018 9:30 AM Renowned soprano Dawn Upshaw to perform at BGSU
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.Feb 23, 2018 4:15 PM Honorary Degrees, Faculty Titles, Bestowed by Trustees
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.Feb 23, 2018 4:00 PM Facilities Named, Improvements Planned
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.Feb 23, 2018 1:41 PM Rogers named as next BGSU president
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.Feb 21, 2018 2:50 PM BGSU Hockey set for final regular-season series
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.Feb 21, 2018 2:24 PM Alumna named Miss Scuba International
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.Feb 21, 2018 1:55 PM New Graduate Program Addresses Need for Nursing Home Administrators
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.Feb 19, 2018 2:41 PM Alumnus pays it forward with BGSU students
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.Feb 18, 2018 7:30 AM Postcard from Abroad: Audra DeLaney
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.Feb 16, 2018 3:06 PM BGSU alumna spends 2017 working around the globe
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.Feb 14, 2018 2:50 PM Mantra Percussion to Perform in Kobacker Hall
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.Feb 14, 2018 2:50 PM Songbirds may tune in to mental health treatment
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.Feb 14, 2018 2:45 PM BGSU is one of the safest colleges in the U.S.
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.Feb 14, 2018 1:14 PM Happy Valentine's Day from BGSU
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?Feb 12, 2018 9:00 AM BGSU welcomes business students from China
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.Feb 9, 2018 4:00 PM Africana Studies Research Conference Highlights Student Research
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.Feb 9, 2018 4:00 PM Sport Management Alliance scores at Super Bowl LII
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.Feb 7, 2018 4:35 PM Falter Thomas reaches out to colleagues in Peru
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.Feb 7, 2018 11:00 AM BGSU faculty member to serve as national expert on harmful algal blooms
BGSU Associate Professor Timothy Davis will serve as a national expert at upcoming harmful algal bloom summits in New York. As part of this role, he will share best practices and help develop solutions to combat the threat harmful algal blooms pose for New York’s lakes.Feb 5, 2018 10:30 AM Amy Shore '86 profiled in Fortune magazine
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.Feb 5, 2018 9:00 AM BGSU alumnus named Young Music Educator of the Year
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.Feb 2, 2018 3:30 PM Faulkner Book Urges A More Physical Feminism
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.Feb 2, 2018 12:01 PM Jennifer Higdon ’86 scores again at 2018 Grammy Awards
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.Jan 31, 2018 5:00 PM Black History Month events look ‘beyond the dream’
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.Jan 31, 2018 3:30 PM At a loss for words
“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.Jan 30, 2018 10:14 AM 'Pitch Perfect' actress pays it forward
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.Jan 30, 2018 10:11 AM Two SIC SIC members revealed at hockey game
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.Jan 29, 2018 11:39 AM Mitch McLain is up for Hobey Baker, Hockey Humanitarian awards
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.Jan 26, 2018 4:30 PM Kalaf-Hughes and Cravens in Wikipedia Fellows pilot
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.Jan 25, 2018 2:07 PM BGSU mediation team earns national recognition
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.Jan 25, 2018 1:57 PM Annual Scholar Day attracts top students and their families
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.Jan 24, 2018 10:00 AM Semester at Sea changes how BGSU student ‘lives her life’
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.Jan 22, 2018 4:34 PM Taking it to the top
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.Jan 22, 2018 8:00 AM BGSU Honors College project led to Brighter Connections Theatre
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.Jan 19, 2018 3:25 PM ‘See the Difference. Be the Difference’
“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.Jan 19, 2018 11:00 AM BGSU professor emeritus named to ‘50 Most Influential Living Psychologists’ list
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.Jan 18, 2018 10:36 AM BGSU celebrates 10th annual MLK Day of Service
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.Jan 16, 2018 9:30 AM BGSU art alumna frames own cartoon career
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.Jan 16, 2018 9:00 AM The view from South Africa
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.Jan 10, 2018 4:45 PM Students get up-close view of science at kids’ tech university
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.Jan 10, 2018 3:45 PM Food scholar keynote speaker of bgsu’s ‘beyond “the dream”’ series
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.”Jan 9, 2018 2:35 PM BGSU has three online programs ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report
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.Jan 5, 2018 2:52 PM BGSU faculty member to advise EPA
Bowling Green State University Associate Professor Timothy Davis was recently appointed to the EPA’s Board of Scientific Counselors, a federal advisory committee that provides advice, information and recommendations to EPA’s Office of Research and Development on its research programs.Jan 5, 2018 2:45 PM Faces behind the Flag: BGSU graduate student Amelia Amemate challenges Ghanaian cultural norms
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.Jan 5, 2018 2:38 PM Finding a path to scientific discovery
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.A new insight into the beetle-fungus symbiosis
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.Birds revealed
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.Jauntez Bates is a Servant Leader
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.Jovannah East qualifies for national gymnastics championships
Postcards from Abroad: Cole Highhouse
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.
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