August
Aug 31, 2020 4:57 PM Bohrnstedt’s legacy: Forward Falcons Fight Song
Bowling Green State University's fight song, composed by Dr. Wayne Bohrnstedt, is a longstanding tradition at Falcon athletics events. Dr. Bohrnstedt passed away Aug. 6, 2020.Aug 28, 2020 3:33 PM Forward Falcons: Virtual Town Hall recap
In this virtual Town Hall, hosted by BGSU President Rodney K. Rogers, BGSU's COVID-19 Response Team address students, parents and families on the University's plans and response to the COVID-19 global pandemic.Aug 28, 2020 2:19 PM BGSU recognized by Forbes as a top employer in Ohio
Bowling Green State University has been ranked one of the best places to work in Ohio by Forbes. In its “America’s Best Employers by State 2020,” the magazine ranked BGSU as the No. 6 four-year university for employees and No. 71 overall in the state.Aug 27, 2020 7:15 PM Behind the lens: Photos capture start of the fall semester
University photographer Brad Phalin captured the start of the fall semester, which included enhanced safety guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19.Aug 26, 2020 3:30 PM BGSU’s Farida Selim is developing a new method to demonstrate semiconductor conductivity
Dr. Farida Selim, associate professor of the Physics and Astronomy Department BGSU, is developing a new method to demonstrate semiconductor conductivity. This technology solves a problem that will allow the size, weight, energy consumption and cost of everyday to shrink on devices such as laptops, cellphones, electric vehicles and other forms of renewable energy.Aug 26, 2020 3:00 PM BGSU introduces PayByPhone parking app
Bowling Green State University is introducing an app-based parking payment option for an estimated 1,850 short-term parking spaces on the Bowling Green campus. BGSU parking customers can now utilize the PayByPhone mobile app to pay for one-time parking use.Aug 24, 2020 9:03 AM Everett Fitzhugh '11 is first Black broadcaster in NHL
When Everett Fitzhugh ’11 was named the team broadcaster for the Seattle Kraken, he became the first Black announcer in the NHL and joined a group of BGSU hockey announcers.Aug 21, 2020 11:10 AM Getting to know BGSU's Chief Health Officer Ben Batey
BGSU Chief Health Officer Ben Batey has been tasked with elevating the health and wellness of the campus community. Batey has his sights set on making a major impact at BGSU, his first task in his new role is a big one: leading the University's COVID-19 Response Team.Aug 20, 2020 3:30 PM Behind the scenes of Netflix hit show ‘Blown Away’
Bowling Green State University alumnus Eric Meek ’96 served as a guest evaluator for the series finale of “Blown Away,” helping select the winner of the hit Netflix competition show. Helen Tegeler ’97 also was involved in the show, assisting the two finalists in realizing their final challenge.Aug 18, 2020 1:45 PM BGSU lab works to harness power of light
Bowling Green State University chemistry professor Dr. Jayaraman Sivaguru, the Antonia and Marshall Wilson Professor of Chemistry and associate director for the Center for Photochemical Sciences, is using a $450,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop sustainable strategies for carrying out new chemical transformations using light.Aug 17, 2020 8:00 PM Virtual Town Hall for students and families
Watch the recorded virtual Town Hall, hosted by BGSU President Rodney K. Rogers, for students, parents and families on the University's plans and response to the COVID-19 global pandemic.Aug 17, 2020 7:45 PM A look at 100 years of voting rights
BGSU faculty members reflect on successes and failures since the U.S. ratified the 19th Amendment extending voting right to American women.Aug 17, 2020 9:45 AM Gender resentment may affect COVID-19 stay-at-home compliance
Bowling Green State University political scientist Dr. Nicole Kalaf-Hughes' research looks at state health orders' effectiveness when issued by women in positions of power. Kalaf-Hughes is an associate professor of political science.Aug 12, 2020 1:50 PM BGSU to honor achievement at virtual celebration Aug. 15
Bowling Green State University will host a live, virtual celebration for summer degree candidates Saturday, Aug. 15. The livestream will begin at 1 p.m. Students, family and friends can view the stream at BGSU.edu.Aug 12, 2020 10:30 AM Science and Math Education in ACTION helps prepare incoming freshmen
Science and Math Education in ACTION is a Choose Ohio First scholarship program at Bowling Green State University for top students from across Ohio who plan to be science and/or mathematic teachers after graduation.Aug 7, 2020 4:45 PM Helping local communities: BGSU receives CARES Act funding to support economic recovery efforts
The Bowling Green State University Center for Regional Development has received a $300,000 CARES Act grant to support economic and workforce development recovery strategies across a 27-county region in northwest Ohio.Aug 7, 2020 4:04 PM BGSU entrepreneurship offering goes virtual
The Bowling Green State University Allen W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business offers an extension of the Hatch with a new virtual incubator that lets students explore entrepreneurial ideas online.Aug 7, 2020 3:37 PM Trent Buskirk is a sought-after survey expert during election season
Being able to vet surveys and election polls is important for journalists and other media experts, making Dr. Trent Buskirk a very popular person this time of year. Buskirk is the Novak Family Professor of Data Science and the chair of the Applied Statistics and Operations Research Department at BGSU.Statewide survey helps improve health care for Ohioans
BGSU’s Kelly Balistreri, sociology, is active in collecting and analyzing Ohio health data to help state health agencies make informed decisions. As a member of the executive committee for the Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey, she helps develop survey questions, plan the field work to ask the questions and analyze the collected data.