April
Apr 30, 2020 10:20 AM Three peregrine falcon eggs hatch in Wood County Courthouse clock tower
More falcons are getting ready to call Bowling Green home, as three of the four peregrine falcon eggs visible on the Falcon Cam has hatched.Apr 27, 2020 3:31 PM BGSU alumna plays critical role in helping COVID-19 patients recover
Bowling Green State University alumna Sara Houlihan ’09 has found herself on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic as a physical therapist in Ann Arbor, Michigan, helping critically ill coronavirus patients regain the strength to return home and continue their recovery.Apr 27, 2020 1:41 PM BGSU to reduce out-of-state tuition fee for specific graduate programs
BGSU is planning to reduce the domestic, non-resident surcharge to $1 per credit hour for out-of-state students who have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Ohio from an Ohio institution and who enroll in a degree-seeking graduate program for the 2020-2021 academic school year, starting with fall 2020.Apr 24, 2020 3:15 PM BGSU to offer summer courses relating to COVID-19 pandemic
Courses from the College of Health and Human Services will provide Bowling Green State University students a basic understanding of epidemiologic principles and the nature of infectious diseases, giving students the opportunity to become leaders in the public health field.Apr 24, 2020 2:29 PM BGSU researcher receives NSF grant for coronavirus research
Dr. Xiaohong Tan, an assistant professor of chemistry at Bowling Green State University, has an idea to prevent coronaviruses from infecting humans. His idea merited the National Science Foundation’s approval for a one-year, $200,000 grant to fund his research.Apr 24, 2020 1:24 PM Three 2019 alumni named rookie teachers of year in South Carolina
It seems like one day you’re sitting in the class, and then the next, you’re standing in front of it. Kevin Werner, Kaetlin Bowling, and Mckenzie Weaver — three 2019 Bowling Green State University alumni — each has been recognized as Rookie Teachers of the Year in South Carolina.Apr 24, 2020 12:51 PM BGSU Dining robots expand service to downtown Bowling Green
Bowling Green State University and Starship Technologies have expanded the robot delivery service to now include parts of the city of Bowling Green. The expanded service is another way for the University and Starship to support those in the community affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the social distancing order. Robots began deliveries April 22.Apr 22, 2020 4:51 PM Frontline Falcons play critical role in medical testing
Bowling Green State University graduates from the medical laboratory science program comprise the majority of medical laboratory scientists in northwest Ohio. Emily Barnes-Hanna '07 is a Frontline Falcon, playing a critical role in patient care at a local hospital.Apr 22, 2020 3:00 PM BGSU history professor appointed to Cold War Advisory Committee
Dr. Walter Grunden, professor of history at Bowling Green State University, was appointed to the Cold War Advisory Committee, which assists the U.S. Secretary of the Interior in the preparation of a national historic landmark theme study to identify sites and resources significant to the Cold War.Apr 22, 2020 2:30 PM BGSU hosts virtual Town Hall meeting on Thursday, April 23
BGSU President Rodney K. Rogers and Provost Joe B. Whitehead will host a virtual town hall on Thursday, April 23, 6 - 7:30 p.m., regarding the University's response to the COVID-19 global pandemic and answer your questions. It will be streamed via Facebook Live the President's website.Apr 21, 2020 8:28 AM BGSU lights up the Doyt in support of high school seniors
As a show of support to the graduating seniors, Bowling Green State University and participating high schools lit up their football stadiums April 20 for 20 minutes and 20 seconds. High school seniors have forgone rites of passage as students have attended class online since mid-March.Apr 20, 2020 11:06 AM BGSU public relations major applauds her fellow seniors
Meredith Troxel offers advice to her fellow BGSU seniors: Take pride in what you have given to the University community. Connect with friends and make lasting memories this summer (when we hopefully can be social together again). Seek new opportunities in a time of uncertainty.Apr 20, 2020 10:30 AM BGSU rallies around Earth Day
At BGSU, the development of environmentally friendly policies and practices can be traced back to concerned students, faculty and staff who took the initiative to make a difference. As we mark the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, we salute the BGSU community for the courage and fortitude it has demonstrated.Apr 20, 2020 8:15 AM BGSU offers virtual options to stay connected, healthy and engaged
As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Bowling Green State University continues to create and offer ways for students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to stay connected and engaged, especially as they are practicing social distancing during these unprecedented times.Apr 20, 2020 8:00 AM Bell brothers are Frontline Falcons in Los Angeles, Minneapolis
Colin Bell ’09 in Los Angeles and Evan Bell ’05 in Minneapolis are among thousands of Bowling Green State University alumni serving in hospitals and other health care locations around the world, treating and caring for COVID-19 patients and putting themselves at risk in order to save lives.Apr 20, 2020 8:00 AM Sherry Sullivan awarded title of Distinguished Research Professor
Dr. Sherry Sullivan '83, professor of management in the College of Business, recently was awarded the title of Distinguished Research Professor by the BGSU Board of Trustees in recognition of her innovative contributions to the study of organizational management at Bowling Green State University.Apr 17, 2020 5:12 PM Student Emergency Fund experiences unprecedented need
Hundreds of Bowling Green State University students have received assistance from the Student Emergency Fund in recent weeks. More than $115,000 has been donated to the fund since last month, but more support is needed to continue meeting the unprecedented need.Apr 17, 2020 2:29 PM BGSU Firelands prepares respiratory therapists on the front lines of COVID-19 response
Known for assisting patients with a range of respiratory problems in all areas of hospitals and health care facilities, respiratory therapists are now directly fighting COVID-19 as it ravages the lungs of patients around the world.Apr 17, 2020 1:11 PM BGSU nursing students to enter health care field early to meet demand
Evan Barnett is one of 11 BGSU senior nursing students who will immediately join the health care workforce to help care for COVID-19 patients and others as a result of an executive order issued by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, along with a temporary license from the Ohio Board of Nursing.Apr 14, 2020 2:00 PM BGSU adjusts application process, fees in response to COVID-19
Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, BGSU has made several changes to its admissions process in an effort to better accommodate students.Apr 13, 2020 10:37 AM BGSU to celebrate National Student Employment Week virtually
Bowling Green State University will celebrate National Student Employment Week (NSEW) from April 13 through April 17 to recognize student employees and student employee professionals, along with the value they bring to the University. BGSU has been recognizing its student employees through NSEW for 18 years.Apr 13, 2020 8:00 AM BGSU construction management hammers home lab project by adapting to online learning
BGSU faculty are having to find new engaging ways to teach their students during the remote learning period, including courses with a lab component. Lisa Schaller, adjunct faculty in construction management in the School of the Built Environment, has found an effective way to continue her CONS 2350 lab.Apr 10, 2020 12:40 PM Frontline Falcons are health care heroes
Health care workers, from doctors to nurses to respiratory therapists, play a critical role in keeping our communities healthy. Among those on the front lines, are thousands of Bowling Green State University alumni are treating and caring for patients and putting themselves at risk in order to save lives.Apr 8, 2020 12:00 PM Falcon Media continues to serve audiences
Falcon Media, which includes the BG News, BG24 TV, WBGU-FM and Bowling Green Radio Sports Organization, continues to serve the community, bringing audiences the information they need to stay healthy and connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.Apr 3, 2020 3:38 PM Junior Quinn Eberhard earns prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship, will use funds for public good
Eberhard’s focus is the development of a research-centered algorithm, or set of rules. By using the algorithm, rather than collecting and manually analyzing data for each application, scientists can shorten their research time by weeks or even months. Her work is critically needed; she studies protein sequences and RNA research, potentially affecting research on cancer and the corona family of viruses – including COVID-19.Apr 2, 2020 5:00 PM Take a break from schoolwork — ideas to relax and fill time
Now that the stay-at-home order in Ohio has been extended to May 1, it is especially important to find new ways to entertain ourselves and fill our days. It is important to take brain breaks for your mental health and simply to have something to look forward to in between BGSU class assignments.Apr 1, 2020 4:00 PM EDHD shares plan for $4.5 million grant at Atlanta conference
At the recent American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education meeting in Atlanta, a team from BGSU's College of Education and Human Development shared an update on the $4.5 million teacher education grant that the U.S. Department of Education awarded it in 2018.Apr 1, 2020 3:30 PM CRD State of the Region Conference examines Ohio’s potential impact of automation on occupation needs
The Bowling Green State University Center for Regional Development recently held its 18th annual State of the Region conference, “Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce by Embracing and Investing in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.” At the conference, Ohio’s potential impact of automation on occupation needs in the future was examined.Apr 1, 2020 1:03 PM Philosophy professor marks 50 years with BGSU
BGSU philosophy professor Louis Katzner recently marked 50 years with the University. He cites enthusiasm for working with students as a motivating factor for this longevity.