February

  • BGSU sees largest spring enrollment in nearly 20 years, with record number of students continuing their education at the University Jan 29, 2026 9:59 AM On the 15th day of classes, overall Spring 2026 enrollment at BGSU stands at 19,484 students, representing a 3.7% increase over last spring, with a record-breaking 93% student retention rate.

  • The game within the game: BGSU point guard Paige Kohler’s psychology of winning Jan 26, 2026 2:51 PM A psychology major who plans to go into coaching later in life, Kohler is a high-performing student on track to earn two degrees in four years.

  • BGSU addresses demand for mental health counselors through highly regarded graduate program Jan 23, 2026 9:24 AM With one of the country's highest board exam pass rates, the University’s clinical mental health counseling program prepares students for an in-demand career.

  • Bowling Green becomes Ohio’s first public university with a music industry degree Jan 21, 2026 1:44 PM The degree comes at a time when the retail value of the music industry has reached a record-high $17.7 billion.

  • BGSU alum builds a career in national politics, from presidential campaigns to Detroit City Hall Jan 16, 2026 8:50 AM Building a strong foundation at BGSU was crucial to Christopher Scott's success in politics.

  • Going for gold: BGSU alumna plays starring role for Team USA Figure Skating ahead of the 2026 Olympics Jan 16, 2026 8:22 AM As she prepares to head to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Courtney Burson ’19 said her time at the University fueled her launch into a dream career.

  • President Rodney K. Rogers addresses global audience on Bowling Green State University’s “game-changing” approach to the student experience Jan 9, 2026 9:55 AM In his message, Rogers emphasized the critical need for higher education to rethink its approach, shifting the focus to learning, not just earning, a degree.

  • Education professor makes BGSU history with National Science Foundation appointment Jan 7, 2026 3:24 PM During his appointment with the NSF, BGSU professor Jonathan Bostic is gaining knowledge and expertise he hopes to bring back to the University.

  • BGSU forensic science graduate plays key role in high-profile case Jan 7, 2026 1:38 PM During her time at the University, Karin Jacobsen ’19, ’21 built a skill set that helped her earn a dream job as a forensic scientist.

  • How a BGSU alumnus leveraged education, experiences to build a 30-year career with the Cleveland Guardians Dec 23, 2025 9:57 AM From his freshman year, Curtis Danburg built a foundation of experience at BGSU that helped him turn his dream of working in professional sports into a reality.

  • BGSU Online MBA ranked No. 1 in Ohio, among the nation’s best for third straight year Dec 22, 2025 9:53 AM Driven by strong graduate career gains, the program also ranked No. 1 in Ohio for career outcomes.

  • Four-for-four: Family sees all four children graduate early and earn President’s Award from BGSU Dec 19, 2025 2:49 PM The Slembarski family kept up a family tradition of earning the President’s Award when daughter Abi graduated at Fall Commencement.

  • BGSU Firelands expands hands-on engineering technology training through state funding Dec 19, 2025 11:08 AM BGSU Firelands students in engineering technology are now training on advanced, industry-grade equipment thanks to Ohio’s Super RAPIDS initiative.

  • Advertising graduate finds entrepreneurial success with BGSU degree Dec 19, 2025 10:55 AM A native of Detroit, Maya Davis ’23 said her time at BGSU refined her skills and helped her develop a fulfilling career in advertising.

  • After years away, Catalina Ari reaches graduation milestone at BGSU Firelands Dec 18, 2025 11:41 AM Catalina Ari, a post-traditional student parent at BGSU Firelands, completed her associate degree this December on her path toward supporting students with learning needs.

  • From BGSU to the Cleveland Clinic: What it looks like to maximize the college experience Dec 18, 2025 11:39 AM Brandon Perkins '25 graduated with a degree in international business and a full-time role in information technology at the Cleveland Clinic.

  • In photos: BGSU Fall 2025 Commencement Dec 17, 2025 10:15 AM BGSU honored the achievements of more than 950 graduates during its 314th Commencement.

  • What can I do with a degree in psychology? Dec 17, 2025 8:32 AM Graduates can apply a psychology degree in numerous ways through a range of fields expected to see growth.

  • Bowling Green recognized as one of America’s Top Online Colleges by Newsweek Dec 16, 2025 10:41 AM The 2026 rankings are based on a national survey of more than 10,000 Americans who evaluated their online learning experiences.

  • Non-traditional student achieves lifelong dream of becoming a teacher with help from BGSU Dec 15, 2025 2:28 PM Ambre Partin earned a Master of Education in curriculum at BGSU Commencement.

  • Graduating early, debt-free and employed. Meet Lauren, one of Bowling Green’s newest nursing grads Dec 11, 2025 11:08 AM The Bowling Green State University senior reflects the strength of a program known for exceptional preparation, hands-on experience and outstanding career outcomes.

  • In their own words: BGSU Fall 2025 graduates reflect on finding their place, defining their futures Dec 10, 2025 10:35 AM The University is honoring 984 graduates at its 314th Commencement celebration on Dec. 12 and 13.

  • BGSU researcher developing potentially groundbreaking lake water filter through international collaboration Dec 9, 2025 11:32 AM Renowned for its freshwater research, BGSU is developing partnerships across the world to improve water quality.

  • BGSU leading AI research to revolutionize Ohio’s glass manufacturing industry Dec 9, 2025 10:21 AM The project is part of a state-funded initiative to bring together industry and academia to strengthen Ohio’s economy.

  • BGSU student earns bachelor's degree at 61, continuing a lifelong pursuit of learning Dec 9, 2025 9:57 AM After not earning enough credits to graduate from high school, Rybarczyk will earn his first diploma on Dec. 13 when he receives his degree in Human Development and Family Science.

  • From advocacy to impact: BGSU student inspired by brother to earn a neuroscience degree to help others with cerebral palsy Dec 8, 2025 10:56 AM Growing up alongside a brother with cerebral palsy, Kalli Gregory dreamed of being a force for good as a pediatric neurologist.

  • How Life Design helped a first-generation student find his place in higher education Dec 8, 2025 8:15 AM Life Design at BGSU continues to transform higher education by equipping students with tools to navigate college and life with intention.

  • BGSU trustees support initial and ongoing plans for residence hall renovations, celebrate University's continued positive impact during December meeting Dec 5, 2025 2:25 PM At their final meeting of 2025, BGSU trustees supported plans for residence hall renovations, approved degree program updates and learned of the University's continued positive impact in the region and beyond.

  • New Technology Engineering Innovation Center at BGSU set to open for classes in January Dec 5, 2025 8:12 AM The University is preparing students for jobs in emerging technologies from semiconductors and robotics to advanced manufacturing and augmented reality.

  • From marine biology student to inventor: BGSU alumna turns passion for sustainability into purpose-driven business Dec 1, 2025 10:47 AM After developing and presenting HappiFilter – an aquaponic filtration system as a BGSU student – Cori Byrge '19 has become the founder and CEO of AGP Substrates LLC.

  • BGSU alumna Jamia Ray '18 turns hands-on experience into a thriving career and travel business Dec 1, 2025 10:34 AM Taking advantage of University support and leveraging experiential learning, BGSU graduate Jamia Ray '18 found confidence to start her own business.

  • BGSU to hold annual ArtsX showcase on Dec. 6, celebrating the artistic process Nov 25, 2025 2:21 PM The 2025 BGSU ArtsX showcase will celebrate the creative works of BGSU learning community members, with activities for guests of all ages.

  • BGSU students gain real-world experience, national exposure through collaborative project Nov 20, 2025 9:51 AM Seen by more than half a million people, Jon Gruden’s BGSU unboxing video put Falcon creativity in the national spotlight.

  • BGSU alum leads PepsiCo North America as president Nov 20, 2025 9:00 AM Alumnus Michael Del Pozzo ’99 credits Bowling Green State University for providing the foundation that shaped his professional success.

  • Only at Bowling Green: BGSU Online nationally recognized for support of online learners Nov 19, 2025 9:47 AM The University is the only one in Ohio and one of just six public universities nationwide to earn this distinction across all of its online programs.

  • Finn Hogan isn’t just a business student. He is the business. Nov 18, 2025 9:00 AM Through using his profile as a BGSU football player, Finn Hogan has charted a course as a content creator and an entrepreneur prior to graduating.

  • Bowling Green ranked No. 3 public university in the nation, No. 1 in the Midwest for veterans, active military students Nov 17, 2025 3:41 PM Widely regarded as the most comprehensive assessment of veteran and military student services in higher education, Military Times’ Best for Vets: Colleges rankings once again recognized BGSU.

  • BGSU to co-lead cutting-edge aging research initiative with Ohio State, Purdue Nov 17, 2025 11:47 AM Understanding family structures is a key part of research into aging, a topic on which BGSU has become a national leader.

  • BGSU researcher finds Lake Erie dredged material correlated to better crop yields Nov 12, 2025 2:38 PM The research demonstrates a possible winning solution for agriculture in the Lake Erie watershed that benefits all stakeholders.

  • BGSU professor pioneers research into quiet quitting by considering the role of broken promises Nov 12, 2025 10:43 AM Truit Gray's publication on psychological contracts and quiet quitting highlights the changing role of HR.

  • BGSU helps alumnus launch comic book business venture Nov 12, 2025 10:42 AM David Timm found support and encouragement at BGSU, allowing him to launch his business plan at the annual Hatch event and turn it into a successful company.

  • BGSU students gain valuable international business experience through Ohio Export Internship Program Nov 12, 2025 10:37 AM The state-sponsored program pairs students with an interest in international business with small and mid-sized Ohio businesses looking to expand their footprint.

  • Right programs, right size, right place: BGSU located in the No. 1 best small college town in Ohio, top 10 in the Midwest, according to WalletHub Nov 12, 2025 10:35 AM From its small shops and restaurants to its close-knit community, the city of Bowling Green serves as a supportive place for college students to learn and grow.

  • BGSU hosts region’s largest AI-focused event, driving innovation in education Nov 10, 2025 1:02 PM Bowling Green, home of the nation’s first AI+X degree, hosted Great Lakes AI Week to explore AI’s growing impact on the workforce.

  • Bowling Green, President Rogers, selected for national conference on public-private partnerships Nov 10, 2025 10:25 AM President Rodney K. Rogers shared best practices at the Innovation and Public-Private Partnership in Higher Education conference in Atlanta.

  • Fleet Feet: BGSU forensic science student creates unique footwear database with help of Falcon Marching Band Nov 10, 2025 8:50 AM Katie Roy ’25 is using the identical shoes from the marching band to study randomly acquired characteristics, which are typically very challenging to research.

  • The ripple effect: How a master’s degree inspired a teacher and changed the lives of his students Nov 7, 2025 8:18 AM Entirely online, the BGSU master's degree in music, teaching artistry specialization allows music teachers like Mike Campbell to pursue a graduate degree.

  • BGSU researcher featured as guest on ‘The Oprah Podcast’ regarding expertise on gray divorce Nov 4, 2025 8:16 AM Renowned researcher Susan L. Brown, Ph.D., was invited to the show to share her research on the rise in divorce rates among those 50 and older.

  • BGSU only public university in Ohio providing microcredential training through state’s no-cost program  Nov 4, 2025 8:05 AM The Individual Microcredential Assistance Program, available to all Ohioans, aims to upskill the current manufacturing workforce. 

  • BGSU inspires future innovators through Falcon BEST robotics competition Nov 4, 2025 8:00 AM Falcon BEST – Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology – robotics competition is the only event of its kind in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan.

  • BGSU to host first-ever Great Lakes AI Week, bringing together 1,000 professionals to discuss AI's role in education and workforce Oct 31, 2025 2:00 PM First-ever conference to bring together over 1,000 professionals from across the Midwest for insightful conversation, hands-on workshops and valuable connections focused on AI's role in education and workforce.

  • A strong start for a new student at BGSU Firelands Oct 31, 2025 10:57 AM First-year business student Kendall Balde’s journey to BGSU Firelands highlights how affordability and hands-on learning are fueling record enrollment and student success at the Huron campus.

  • Forever Falcons: Juniper Brewing Company owners soar to success in downtown Bowling Green Oct 31, 2025 8:04 AM Chris and Zach Tracy continue lifelong connection with BGSU by engaging with University community in significant ways.

  • BGSU computer science alumnus puts passion into action with career at NASA Oct 31, 2025 8:02 AM Houston Burrow ’16 used his time at BGSU to learn and refine skills that he now uses as a software test engineer for NASA.

  • Education alumni stay connected as BGSU mentor teachers Oct 28, 2025 9:46 AM The robust network of education alumni remains connected through frequent pairings of current BGSU students and a graduate who becomes their mentor.

  • Recent BGSU alum helps bring screams to life at Cedar Point's HalloWeekends Oct 27, 2025 11:17 AM After years of hands-on experience through the Six Flags resort and attraction management program, Shane Romano '25 recently accepted a year-round, full-time position at Cedar Point, allowing him to design and create attractions like the one at HalloWeekends.

  • BGSU art history professor participates in 15th-century exhibition in the art capital of the world Oct 23, 2025 9:00 AM Bringing her experience in Florence back to BGSU, Dr. Allie Terry-Fritsch is working with students to create their own public exhibition.

  • BGSU welcomes a record crowd for Falcon Family Weekend (public photo gallery available!) Oct 21, 2025 9:31 AM

  • BGSU student’s transformative journey leads to promising career in college athletics marketing Oct 20, 2025 11:17 AM First-generation graduate Jay George ’23 builds confidence at BGSU and launches career in college athletics marketing.

  • Life changing decision: BGSU transfer student maximizes comprehensive college experience Oct 20, 2025 8:00 AM After an immersive experience at BGSU, senior Madelyn Peterson now looks to help other transfer students make the most of their BGSU experience.

  • New York City theater ensemble works in tandem with BGSU students during innovative residency Oct 17, 2025 12:09 PM BGSU students had the chance to learn from and work alongside six members of Elevator Repair Service to learn about the creative process in professional theater.

  • BGSU fosters civic engagement and leadership through back-to-back events with Ohio leaders Oct 17, 2025 10:03 AM The University organized five days of programming in September for Constitution Week and welcomed more than 120 students to BGSU for Propel Ohio.

  • A Hollywood connection: Alumnus establishes BGSU scholarship to honor friend and client, actor Jason Momoa Oct 14, 2025 9:00 AM The Jason Momoa Global Scholars Fund was established to inspire global citizenship, engagement in activism and foster leadership.

  • BGSU student takes part in JPMorganChase's neuroinclusion internship with support from BGSU FLY Program Oct 13, 2025 9:00 AM As the first BGSU student to take part in JPMorgan Chase's Neuroinclusion Emerging Talent Internship Program, Catherine Stethem serves as an inspiration to other FLY Program participants who live with ADHD and learning differences.

  • As Eddie George, Pudge and record enrollment make waves, BGSU now tops Division I for increase in football attendance Oct 10, 2025 3:49 PM During an exciting time at BGSU, football has been the center of the action, drawing an average of more than 21,000 fans through three home games.

  • 6 years in a row: BGSU is top No. 5 in the nation, best in Ohio, students say they’d choose again, according to WSJ Oct 9, 2025 2:30 PM Bowling Green took several top honors among Ohio public universities, including ranking No. 1 for learning facilities, career preparation and learning opportunities

  • Only at Bowling Green: NCAA chooses BGSU sport management researchers for selective grant to support student-athletes Oct 9, 2025 2:15 PM The BGSU research team is one of three nationally selected by the NCAA for a research project designed to improve student-athlete well-being.

  • BGSU and Universal Orlando partner to expand educational opportunities, advance careers in growing resort and attraction industry Oct 9, 2025 9:00 AM The unique BGSU Resort and Attraction Management program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to transition into supervisory and managerial roles.

  • A decade of water research: BGSU a leader in championing solutions to improve Ohio's water quality Oct 8, 2025 9:30 AM Faculty and students at BGSU are conducting water quality research involving cyanobacteria, contaminants and the effectiveness of wetlands

  • BGSU nationally recognized for increasing first-year retention rates through an innovative, personalized approach Oct 8, 2025 8:19 AM By taking a personalized approach, the enhanced Early Alert program has increased retention rates of students who receive early alerts by 8%.

  • Bowling Green launches nation's first customizable AI + X bachelor’s degree Oct 7, 2025 4:05 PM The uniquely designed undergraduate degree addresses the growing demand for professionals who can apply AI principles and technology to address complex, interdisciplinary challenges.

  • BGSU only university in the Midwest selected for groundbreaking national career-readiness initiative Oct 6, 2025 11:51 AM Through the National Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Accelerator, the University will help bridge the gap between higher education and workforce readiness.

  • Democracy and Public Policy Network at BGSU awarded federal grant to support education, outreach on American history and civics Oct 3, 2025 11:07 AM Network will use the grant to establish nonpartisan learning communities among K-12 educators across the region over the next three years focused on developing and strengthening American history and civics education.

  • BGSU, Toledo Public Schools partner to address workforce needs in aviation through pathway program Oct 1, 2025 4:52 PM Through the partnership, TPS students can transfer up to 28 credits into the BGSU School of Aviation.

  • Only at Bowling Green: Ohio's only Voyager Scholarship recipient returns to BGSU with new knowledge and world experiences Sep 29, 2025 9:00 AM As part of his voyage experience, Ryan Lothamer traveled more than 60,000 miles and visited more than a dozen countries.

  • Young realtor chooses BGSU to build a successful career Sep 29, 2025 9:00 AM Stephanie Miller balances her finance coursework at BGSU while helping families find their dream homes as a realtor with Howard Hanna.

  • BGSU trustees recognize University's continued positive impact in the region and beyond during September meeting Sep 29, 2025 8:00 AM At their fall meeting, the board celebrated back-to-back years of record-breaking first-year and continued overall enrollment, recognized Bowling Green's standing as a nationally ranked public university and welcomed a new University leader to the learning community.

  • Kokosing sponsors hard hats for entire BGSU School of Built Environment freshman class Sep 26, 2025 11:01 AM The Ohio-based, family-owned construction company has deep ties to the University as a partner of the School of the Built Environment.

  • BGSU selects proven philanthropy leader Tina Hennessey as next VP for University Advancement Sep 24, 2025 4:36 PM Hennessey will begin her appointment on Nov. 1, 2025, pending approval by the BGSU Board of Trustees this week.

  • BGSU ranked among the nation's top 20% of public universities by U.S. News & World Report Sep 24, 2025 9:48 AM In addition to overall rankings, undergraduate programs in business, engineering, computer science, nursing and psychology were also highly rated in the 2026 rankings.

  • From custodian to assistant principal: Relentless pursuit of education leads student to BGSU educational leadership program Sep 23, 2025 10:57 AM For Port Clinton High School Assistant Principal Adam Hicks, every day is an opportunity to make an impact on students, a lesson learned from his own long and inspiring educational journey.

  • BGSU alumna soars to success as her business in Toledo is recognized as one of the fastest-growing in the country Sep 22, 2025 3:27 PM Jackelyn (Szabo) Lee '17 struggled academically as a student, but made the most of her BGSU experience through networking and internships.

  • 2025: A milestone year Sep 19, 2025 10:00 AM Three colleges at BGSU and its regional campus, BGSU Firelands, are celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2025.

  • In photos: BGSU Homecoming 2025 celebrates Freddie Falcon's milestone 75th birthday (Public photo gallery available!) Sep 17, 2025 11:13 AM Relive the magic of BGSU Homecoming 2025 and visit the public gallery to view and download more special moments from the weekend.

  • BGSU prepares to restore iconic mural as part of William T. Jerome Library renovations Sep 16, 2025 10:26 AM The murals that span nine floors of the William T. Jerome Library's east and west sides will be washed, painted and sealed to preserve Donald Drumm's artwork

  • Five ways BGSU students can maximize the career fair experience Sep 15, 2025 4:21 PM The Kulin Career EXPO will have events Monday through Friday for students to jumpstart their next professional venture.

  • Q&A with viral sensation and comedian Brittany Broski Sep 12, 2025 3:02 PM Brittany Broski shared how her college experience prepared her for life, how to embrace change and the most surprising skill she’s had to learn as a content creator.

  • Falcon Flames to renew their wedding vows at BGSU Homecoming Sep 12, 2025 1:53 PM Married in Prout Chapel in 2005, Corey and Melanie King will stand in front the Chapel once again as BGSU President Rodney K. Rogers performs the vow renewal.

  • BGSU couple returning to Bowling to celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary at Homecoming Sep 10, 2025 4:22 PM This will be the first time Clarence Daniels Jr. ‘71, ‘73, and his wife, Dr. Monet Daniels ‘72, ‘74, have attended a BGSU Homecoming together.

  • Biology students at BGSU research key aspect of Ohio wetlands implementation Sep 10, 2025 3:02 PM BGSU students are studying how different plants behave in wetland environments, giving scientists an idea of which species mitigate harmful algal blooms.

  • BGSU College of Musical Arts celebrates 50 years Sep 9, 2025 11:10 AM The University has a long history of success within music education, as BGSU remains the largest producer of music education teachers in the state of Ohio.

  • BGSU unveils new state-of-the-art turf practice space for Falcon Marching Band, club sports program Sep 8, 2025 3:04 PM BGSU welcomes the public to a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 13, recognizing the generosity of Paul Hooker '75 and the unveiling of The Student Green.

  • Feline frenzy at BGSU catapults Pudge the cat and George Carlson into the spotlight Sep 5, 2025 1:46 PM After going viral on social media, Pudge the cat and his owner, George Carlson, have been featured by national news and sports outlets.

  • BGSU partners with Ohio to help active military members, veterans use their skills to fill teacher shortage Sep 5, 2025 11:20 AM To address the national teacher shortage, Bowling Green State University is working with veterans to become tomorrow's teachers.

  • BGSU student turns heads during architecture and environmental design internship Sep 5, 2025 11:13 AM With more than 40 years in the industry, Alliance Engineering founder places Noelle Bench in the top 3% in terms of knowledge, ability and motivation.

  • BGSU strengthens industry connections with significant growth in gold-tier partners Sep 5, 2025 11:07 AM One year after launching a program to formally recognize its industry partners, the University has nearly doubled the number of companies in its highest recognition tier.

  • BGSU College of Business celebrates 90 years Sep 5, 2025 9:37 AM The creation of a business college in 1935 fulfilled an economic need that the University recognized and answered.

  • BGSU College of Engineering and Innovation celebrates 40 years Sep 5, 2025 9:01 AM Originating to help its region meet economic needs, the College of Engineering and Innovation has adapted over the years to continue preparing students for the careers of tomorrow.

  • BGSU education serves as launchpad for alumna's decade of success in event management Sep 3, 2025 9:46 AM A comprehensive education and leadership experience gained through extracurriculars prepared Leah Market ‘15 for the challenges and complex planning of event management.

  • Freddie Falcon: Keeping the Bowling Green spirit alive for 75 years Sep 2, 2025 10:00 AM BGSU is celebrating Freddie’s 75th birthday at this year’s Homecoming.

  • BGSU to be first in the nation to offer AI + X bachelor’s degree Aug 29, 2025 8:30 AM Building on its reputation as a leader in technology, BGSU is introducing this degree at a pivotal time when AI is being integrated across industries.

  • Why choose a career in AI? Aug 29, 2025 8:26 AM BGSU developed a degree that doesn't just teach AI, it helps you apply it in the field you're passionate about.

  • BGSU to display recently restored 17th century manuscripts of famous astronomer and philosopher Galileo Galilei Aug 27, 2025 5:01 PM University Libraries is home to more than 3 million items spanning different genres and centuries.

  • BGSU welcomes two new members to Board of Trustees Aug 27, 2025 3:54 PM Mark Remeis '91 and current student Magnolia (Lia) McMillan prepare for their inaugural board meeting scheduled for August 28.

  • BGSU fashion merchandising alumna lands dream job at West Elm in NYC Aug 27, 2025 10:00 AM Fewer than five years after graduating, alumna Aliya Sharp ‘21 forged a path from Ohio to New York City, where she works in her dream career in global home furnishings.

  • First-generation BGSU student inspires with journey to graduation day Aug 27, 2025 8:55 AM During his time as a BGSU student, Kyle Wilhelm ’25 found community and resources that helped him reach his full potential.

  • BGSU Falcon Marching Band selected to perform in 2027 Rose Parade following highly competitive application process Aug 27, 2025 8:53 AM The Falcon Marching Band will join high school, military and other bands from around the world as it marches 5 ½ miles down Orange Grove and Colorado boulevards as part of the iconic parade.

  • BGSU Falcon Marching Band grows to 475 members for 2025-26 season, one of the nation's largest Aug 22, 2025 1:46 PM This year's BGSU Falcon Marching Band consists of 475 students, with nearly 80% of members representing majors outside of music.

  • How BGSU is driving excellence in engineering Aug 22, 2025 10:00 AM The University is making significant investments to prepare students for the emerging technologies shaping Ohio’s manufacturing industry.

  • A Falcon's flight: BGSU journalism student soars at Toledo Museum of Art Aug 21, 2025 9:00 AM Olivia Vallandingham is putting her journalism skills to the test during an internship at the Toledo Museum of Art, under the tutelage of BGSU alumna Doreen Cutway '91.

  • BGSU welcomes largest freshman class in history, with back-to-back years of record enrollment Aug 19, 2025 3:00 PM The University is once again shattering enrollment records as it prepares to welcome 4,000 freshmen this fall, the largest class in BGSU history.

  • BGSU student with ADHD thrives with support from University's unique FLY program Aug 18, 2025 10:30 AM Through weekly meetings with a learning specialist, sophomore Maddie Burnham is developing the skills and confidence to succeed in college.

  • Celebrating BGSU 2025 Summer Commencement Aug 15, 2025 10:30 AM BGSU honored more than 800 graduates during Summer 2025 Commencement held Aug. 8 and 9.

  • BGSU nursing students gain exposure, compassion and empathy with help of Team Recovery and the mental health nursing course Aug 13, 2025 3:43 PM In addition to state-of-the-art skills and simulation labs, BGSU nursing students learning about mental health and addiction to become more knowledgeable, capable and compassionate nurses.

  • 10 things to know before starting an architecture degree Aug 13, 2025 1:55 PM BGSU senior architecture student Addison Carter provides insight on how to succeed in an architecture program.

  • BGSU Online MBA ranked among Ohio’s best by The Princeton Review Aug 13, 2025 9:28 AM Graduates from the most recent cohort reported an average salary increase of 24% after earning their MBA.

  • BGSU addresses growing need for occupational therapists with inaugural cohort Aug 11, 2025 1:26 PM The University’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is among the few in the country offered in a hybrid, accelerated format.

  • Age is just a number: Scott Adner redefines success with a BGSU Online degree Aug 8, 2025 2:03 PM Despite a thriving career that spanned 27 years, Scott Adner realized the value of a bachelor's degree for future endeavors.

  • How Freddie Falcon became the BGSU mascot Aug 6, 2025 11:07 AM Freddie Falcon, one of the oldest college mascots in the country, is an icon at the University.

  • BGSU graduate finds fulfilling career path with Ohio State Highway Patrol Aug 5, 2025 11:56 AM Criminal justice graduate Marceana Black ’25 was accepted into the OSHP academy after completing a successful internship with the law enforcement agency.

  • Farming practices drive significant progress in Lake Erie water quality pilot project Aug 4, 2025 12:56 PM BGSU researchers Dr. Angelica Vazquez-Ortega and Dr. Kevin McCluney are part of the Shallow Run Watershed Pilot Project that is studying improved farming practices.

  • BGSU and Schwab Advisor Services partner to support student learning experiences, careers in financial planning industry Aug 4, 2025 11:00 AM New industry collaboration with BGSU aims to increase the number of students studying to be financial planners and sitting for Certified Financial Planner certification.

  • 5 health professions to explore (beyond nursing) Aug 1, 2025 8:19 AM Discover 5 degrees from BGSU that can fulfill your passion for helping people.

  • BGSU student-athlete lands high-profile internship with FlightSafety International Jul 29, 2025 11:47 AM Along with the commitments of Division I athletics, Emma Hellwege found success in BGSU’s highly regarded aviation program.

  • BGSU elevates student support through AI-powered texting service Jul 29, 2025 8:31 AM Students can text “Frieda” for immediate answers to hundreds of BGSU-related questions.

  • BGSU graphic design student thrives during NBA internship Jul 23, 2025 9:00 AM Blake Rupp has spent his summer creating graphics and other fan-focused content as the Cavs compete in NBA Summer League.

  • BGSU pharmacy partnership with University of Findlay sees first students graduate and enter Pharm.D. program Jul 23, 2025 8:45 AM BGSU students recently graduated with their Bachelor of Applied Health Science degree and will earn their Doctor of Pharmacy degree from UF in just two years.

  • BGSU students create public good through internship with local rideshare company Jul 23, 2025 8:30 AM Interning as a software developer at ZiggyZooms, Tyler Baum has seen success designing two apps in three months.

  • BGSU alumna stars in leading role in iconic musical “CATS” Jul 23, 2025 8:15 AM Alumna Gabriyel Thomas ‘18 credits the University with empowering her to pursue her dream of becoming a performer.

  • Three recent BGSU alums earn credits in new ‘Superman’ movie Jul 23, 2025 8:00 AM A trio of BGSU alumni, Josh Newberg ’22, Jay Boyden ’23 and Jimar Curry ’23, all served as set production assistants during the making of the film.

  • BGSU-led research collaboration bridges healthcare gaps for local gestational diabetes patients Jul 21, 2025 2:00 PM The research team saw promising results using implementation science to adapt clinical workflows and tools that helped patients receive needed care.

  • BGSU faculty and students studying children's gut health and its effects on food allergies Jul 21, 2025 9:58 AM Grant-funded through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dr. Wan Shen is collaborating with children and families from the ProMedica Allergy and Immunology clinic in Perrysburg.

  • A different side of healthcare: BGSU senior finds her niche in medical laboratory science Jul 21, 2025 8:35 AM With a 100% employment rate, the BGSU program is helping create a pipeline of qualified students ready to meet crucial workforce demands.

  • Only at Bowling Green: Life Design at BGSU nationally recognized for redefining the undergraduate student experience Jul 9, 2025 2:56 PM Launched in 2020, Life Design empowers students to take an active and intentional role in designing their college experience.

  • BGSU Honors College alumnus supporting groundbreaking cancer research at MIT Jul 9, 2025 10:42 AM Recent alumnus Chiến Trần Phước '24 credits his early career success to undergraduate research opportunities and supportive professors.

  • BGSU biology class travels to South America for memorable field experience Jul 2, 2025 11:28 AM On a two-week visit, BGSU students observed biodiversity of some of Earth’s most unique ecosystems.

  • Military veteran chooses BGSU for academic excellence, safety and family-friendly atmosphere Jul 1, 2025 10:00 AM Ranked as one of the 50 safest college towns in America and the No. 1 university in the Midwest for veterans, Jeffrey Mustard has found success academically at BGSU.

  • BGSU faculty members named Fulbright Scholars for prestigious national research program Jul 1, 2025 9:45 AM Research will take faculty members to India, Bangladesh and Brazil to conduct research in AI, supply chain engineering and chemistry.

  • BGSU alumna leads ‘American Dad’ into 20th season Jul 1, 2025 9:00 AM In the world of entertainment, Diana Ritchey found a home building cohesive teams to create lasting animated content.

  • BGSU trustees honor supporters for commitment to student experience, celebrate educational collaboration to bolster Ohio's workforce needs during June meeting Jun 26, 2025 1:03 PM At the June meeting, the BGSU board honored generous donors for their commitment to elevating student experiences, celebrated a new collaborative academic agreement to support Ohio’s workforce needs in emerging and in-demand fields and welcomed new leadership at the University.

  • BGSU, Terra State Community College partner to support Ohio’s workforce needs through 2+2 degree pathway Jun 25, 2025 4:12 PM The partnership increases accessibility to higher education and supports Ohio's economic vitality.

  • Meet the provost: Dr. Ravi Krovi plans to build on growing momentum at BGSU Jun 24, 2025 11:37 AM Dr. Ravi Krovi steps into his role as provost, poised to bolster the University’s academic excellence.

  • Life Design at BGSU: Changing the narrative for undecided students Jun 20, 2025 8:20 AM Through the BGSU 1910 course for students in the University’s Deciding Student Program, the Life Design framework helps students confidently define their future.

  • BGSU prepares Ohio firefighter for leadership role through 100% online fire administration degree program Jun 18, 2025 11:03 AM After earning his bachelor's degree in fire administration from BGSU, Neal Ressler was eligible for the position of battalion chief.

  • BGSU criminal justice student interning at U.S. District Court Jun 16, 2025 1:51 PM After starting college undecided on a major, BGSU student Abby Moore is on track to graduate with two degrees in four years.

  • BGSU announces 2025 Academy of Distinguished Alumni inductees Jun 16, 2025 11:56 AM Susan Mucciarone ’79, John M. Starcher Jr. ’93 and Michael R. Wilcox ’75 will be inducted into the 2025 class of the BGSU Academy of Distinguished Alumni as part of this fall's Homecoming celebration.

  • Investing in Ohio’s manufacturing workforce: BGSU microcredential, hands-on training supports industry professionals and K-14 educators Jun 10, 2025 4:43 PM The University is upskilling more than 120 industry professionals and educators through innovative training.

  • BGSU expands Athletics Life Design Mentorship program with new partnership Jun 10, 2025 2:03 PM BGSU will partner with Shift Group, which specializes in career development for veterans and athletes, to provide a new layer to the University’s Life Design offerings.

  • BGSU scientist developing possible major technological upgrade Jun 9, 2025 11:51 AM Colloidal quantum shells could address the limitations of quantum dots, which are used in commercial products like QLED televisions.

  • BGSU faculty and students conduct critical wetlands research to protect Ohio's freshwater Jun 6, 2025 2:03 PM As natural filtration systems, wetlands are being studied as a possible solution to preventing harmful algal blooms

  • BGSU to host American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye Girls State conference for third straight year Jun 6, 2025 1:05 PM From June 8-14, BGSU will welcome rising Ohio high school seniors to campus to learn about the privileges, rights and responsibilities of good citizenship in American government.

  • What are club sports, and how can I get involved? Jun 4, 2025 9:45 AM BGSU students can choose from top-ranked academic programs and play competitive sports through the University's robust club sports scene.

  • BGSU alum plays key analytics role as Toledo Walleye chase first championship Jun 2, 2025 4:33 PM BGSU alumnus Brian Perkins ’01 turned an internship as a student into a rewarding career inside pro sports.

  • BGSU honored once again as Collegiate Purple Star campus for support of veteran, military students May 30, 2025 4:56 PM The University was honored in part for the personalized assistance and resources it provides to veteran and military students, including through the Office of Nontraditional and Military Student Services and student-led organizations.

  • BGSU alumnus plays key role editing content for wildly popular YouTube channel MrBeast May 28, 2025 11:17 AM A graduate of the visual communication technology program, Nolan Ritter ’16 leveraged co-op experiences at BGSU into career skills.

  • BGSU alumnus appointed by Gov. DeWine to serve in Ohio's highest military position May 27, 2025 1:30 PM Matthew Woodruff credits BGSU for providing him with the necessary skills to lead and advance in the military

  • In photos: BGSU scientists return from months-long expedition to Antarctica May 21, 2025 12:00 PM Four researchers from BGSU are contributing to a project that aims to shed light on the effects of volcanic activity on ice in western Antarctica.

  • BGSU recognizes dedication of University’s administrative and classified staff members May 20, 2025 9:56 AM The awards ceremony celebrates administrative and classified staff members’ dedication throughout the academic year.

  • Recent BGSU alumnus aspires to create life-changing moments for students with disabilities May 20, 2025 8:30 AM Third-generation educator Taylor Schneider ‘25 knew after one field placement that special education is the path he wanted to follow.

  • BGSU alumnus, wife make generous $2M donation to help students build their American dream May 16, 2025 10:47 AM Through their gift, William '81, '83 and Mary Shelt are supporting 55 Thompson Achiever Scholars and have established the University's largest aviation scholarship

  • BGSU researchers lend expertise in photochemical sciences to advance innovation at NASA, Johnson & Johnson May 15, 2025 2:42 PM The University's partnerships with global organizations underscore the role of higher education in advancing innovation.

  • BGSU alumna selected for elite graduate research fellowship May 13, 2025 1:48 PM Honored as a gifted STEM student, Savanna Brown was selected for the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

  • Undergraduate research at BGSU finds correlation between mental health and college education among Latino/a/x community May 13, 2025 12:28 PM Elisa Hernandez combined psychology and sociology research to find a connection between education levels of children and the mental health of their parents

  • BGSU distinguished research professor selected as 48th Probst Memorial Lecturer May 13, 2025 8:01 AM As the Probst Memorial Lecturer, Dr. Jayaraman Sivaguru shared his photochemical research and accomplishments with experts in the field of chemistry.

  • BGSU named top design school for third straight year May 12, 2025 2:11 PM The award-winning BGSU graphic design program receives another honor from a leading industry publication.

  • BGSU honors employee dedication at annual Service Awards May 9, 2025 2:03 PM Nearly 300 BGSU faculty and staff members were celebrated for their years of service to the University.

  • BGSU scientists conducting unique freshwater research into Lake Erie plastic pollution May 8, 2025 2:32 PM A research team from BGSU is studying the effects of bits of pre-production plastic, called nurdles, leaching chemicals into water systems.

  • BGSU Falcon Flight Team returns to nationals May 7, 2025 2:27 PM Students will test their skills in preflight inspection, aviation maintenance, message drop and other challenges during the six-day competition

  • BGSU pre-professional program leads recent graduate to next step May 7, 2025 11:58 AM State-of-the-art facilities and labs, undergraduate research and experiential learning prepare students for graduate school, including the University's DPT program.

  • Celebrating the BGSU Spring 2025 Commencement (Public photo gallery available!) May 6, 2025 9:00 AM BGSU honored the achievements of more than 2,500 graduates during its 312th Commencement.

  • BGSU alumnus credits career growth to BGSU partnership with Six Flags May 5, 2025 11:31 AM Completing two co-ops in amusement parks, Tinkey was offered a job before his senior year, beginning his journey with Six Flags

  • BGSU students bring business ideas to life through The Hatch program May 5, 2025 9:17 AM Freshman Michael DeShetler and senior Kailee Ransom conducted research, developed business plans and presented their business ideas, each taking home one of the six awards available.

  • Distinguished BGSU alumnus continues legacy of support with transformational $3 million gift May 2, 2025 2:30 PM Through his donation, Paul J. Hooker ’75 is further elevating the University’s commitment to the arts and athletics.

  • BGSU trustees approve launch of three new degrees, honor faculty accomplishments and recognize supporters at May meeting May 2, 2025 10:17 AM During the May 2 meeting, the BGSU board approved the creation of three new academic degrees, including the nation's first bachelor's degree in AI + X with a secondary discipline in one of six fields.

  • BGSU to award MLB standout Orel Hershiser with honorary degree during Spring 2025 Commencement May 2, 2025 1:00 AM In addition to speaking at all three Commencement ceremonies, Orel Hershiser will be awarded an honorary doctorate degree.

  • Senior finds synergy in BGSU student experience May 1, 2025 2:32 PM Graduating senior Cherylle Dave gained career experience and leadership opportunities through public service at BGSU.

  • Nursing student completes memorable journey at BGSU May 1, 2025 2:00 PM As part of the BGSU School of Nursing’s third BSN cohort, Anna Lipinski charts a path to becoming an ICU nurse.

  • New simulator takes BGSU Club Golf to new heights May 1, 2025 12:03 PM BGSU Club Golf now has access to cutting-edge indoor practice space that allows the team to compete regardless of weather.

  • More than a degree: BGSU student builds future in engineering May 1, 2025 11:12 AM Student Andrew Steinhour elevates career opportunities through engineering education at both BGSU campuses

  • BGSU alumnus inspired by growing momentum donates $1 million to support athletics, student learning experiences May 1, 2025 8:49 AM Through a generous donation, alumnus Rodney J. Rupp ’73 is supporting the BGSU baseball Steller Field Improvement Fund and experiential learning for students studying insurance and risk management.

  • National Veterans Leadership Foundation selects two BGSU students for distinguished fellowship May 1, 2025 8:28 AM As members of the Office of Nontraditional and Military Student Services, Christopher Ogle and Grant Hayden provide BGSU military students with individualized guidance, support and resources

  • BGSU offers students unique opportunities with on-campus herpetology lab Apr 30, 2025 12:00 AM Open to the public, BGSU students provide guided tours and conduct research in the herpetology lab

  • BGSU graduate stars in behind-the-scenes role at Disney Entertainment Television Apr 29, 2025 9:48 AM Film production graduate Natalie Thompson ’14 uses time at BGSU to refine skill set and find a niche with her profession.

  • Big band, bigger experiences: BGSU senior looks back fondly on time in Falcon Marching Band Apr 28, 2025 9:33 AM The Falcon Marching Band has grown by hundreds of students since 2022, garnering recognition as one of the nation's standout college bands by U.S. News & World Report

  • 19-year-old BGSU student credits unique resort and attraction management program with early career success Apr 28, 2025 9:19 AM After completing the three-month manager-in-training program, Kirk will be named an assistant general manager within Drury Hotels

  • BGSU football standout Harold Fannin Jr. drafted by the Cleveland Browns Apr 26, 2025 8:46 AM Fannin was the 67th overall pick and the first Falcon drafted by the Browns since 1989.

  • BGSU nursing alumna guides current student in the field Apr 25, 2025 10:08 AM Graduating student Audrey Simpson was placed under the tutelage of Madison Schroeder ’23, who graduated in the BGSU School of Nursing’s first cohort.

  • Local manufacturing leader turned to BGSU Online to support career advancement Apr 25, 2025 5:00 AM Driven by a desire to enhance his management skills, Alex Vargo enrolled in the University’s 100% online program.

  • Kuhlin Career Hub helps BGSU student achieve 100% acceptance rate to graduate schools Apr 22, 2025 4:25 PM BGSU student Anna Bryan, who is studying to become a school psychologist, used the Kuhlin Career Hub to refine graduate school applications.

  • BGSU senior earns role at Lowe’s headquarters prior to graduation Apr 22, 2025 1:53 PM Toledo native Henry Tipping will join the company’s corporate headquarters outside Charlotte, North Carolina, after graduating from BGSU.

  • BGSU signs collaborative agreement with Ohio-based companies to drive AI, smart technology integration in advanced manufacturing Apr 22, 2025 12:21 PM The BGSU School of Engineering partners with Kata Solution and IoTco to seek pilot program opportunities and strengthen regional economy.

  • BGSU Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship sets record for student participation Apr 21, 2025 2:23 PM The Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship featured research from more than 260 BGSU undergrads.

  • BGSU sport management senior secures role with NFL’s Chicago Bears Apr 21, 2025 10:58 AM Darius Coleman will go straight from Bowling Green to the NFL after serving on BGSU football team’s equipment staff as a student.

  • BGSU alumni secure success in the NFL Apr 18, 2025 11:29 AM The student experience at BGSU proved to be a difference maker for two current Detroit Lions employees.

  • A story of perseverance: MLB great Orel Hershiser to speak at BGSU Spring 2025 Commencement Apr 17, 2025 2:18 PM The World Series Most Valuable Player, award-winning broadcaster and successful entrepreneur began his journey to the big leagues at BGSU.

  • Bowling Green native accepts job in medical laboratory science at Wood County Hospital following BGSU graduation Apr 17, 2025 1:08 PM Prior to graduation, Michael Becker has already accepted a full-time position as a medical laboratory science technician.

  • Celebrating BGSU Spring 2025 Commencement, by the numbers Apr 17, 2025 10:30 AM BGSU will celebrate more than 2,500 graduates during the University's 312th Commencement ceremonies on May 2-3.

  • BGSU Firelands hosts ‘Limitless!’ conference on inclusive higher education Apr 16, 2025 11:59 AM BGSU Firelands hosts inaugural conference bringing together students, families and educators to learn more about educational pathways for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities

  • Longtime BGSU Firelands faculty member honored for teaching excellence, commitment to students Apr 16, 2025 11:58 AM BGSU Firelands professor Michael Kimaid has been named a Distinguished Teaching Professor, honoring more than two decades of transformative, student-centered teaching in history and geography.

  • Online student achieves lifelong goal of earning BGSU degree Apr 16, 2025 10:00 AM Mariah Kerrin shares her story to encourage other first-generation students to take advantage of resources available to them at BGSU.

  • BGSU students create nonprofit organization to provide free cybersecurity testing Apr 16, 2025 8:22 AM The Secure Signals Project offers small and medium-sized business owners free cybersecurity services and penetration tests

  • BGSU education student inspired to 'change the world', starting in the classroom Apr 15, 2025 9:15 AM BGSU provides students with hundreds of hours of field experience, preparing graduates to fill in-demand jobs.

  • BGSU partners with city of Toledo on $2M Department of Justice grant to combat gun violence Apr 14, 2025 9:49 AM The collaborative project underscores the University’s steadfast commitment to creating public good.

  • BGSU remains a top choice for graduate education in U.S. News and World Report annual rankings Apr 14, 2025 9:30 AM The University supports students’ career advancement and leadership development through its nationally-ranked graduate programs.

  • BGSU Online MBA rated most affordable in Ohio by Fortune magazine Apr 10, 2025 10:11 AM The program is also consistently ranked highly in Ohio and nationwide for academic excellence.

  • BGSU Firelands’ student returns to college through Amazon Career Choice program Apr 10, 2025 8:27 AM Marcus Cobbs credits his BGSU education with positioning him for career advancement.

  • BGSU researchers use machine learning to study 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment Apr 9, 2025 3:58 PM Two BGSU researchers from the biological sciences department are analyzing long-term impacts of the disaster and using machine learning to eliminate human bias.

  • BGSU senior turns lifelong goal of teaching into reality as soon-to-be intervention specialist Apr 8, 2025 8:45 AM Intervention specialist major Ellie Radabaugh finds success in the classroom of a BGSU graduate in the field.

  • Record-breaking number of supporters raise $2.7M during BGSU One Day Apr 4, 2025 3:48 PM The annual dedicated day of giving supports student experience and expands access to higher education.

  • BGSU alumna leads $4.5 million upgrade to Detroit People Mover Apr 2, 2025 4:55 PM As the capital project manager for the Detroit People Mover, Jessica English ’15 oversaw the rail system’s extensive renovation.

  • BGSU research finds clear link between children's education level and parents' risk of dementia Apr 2, 2025 3:15 PM Research finds that when children don't graduate from high school, their parents are more likely to suffer from cognitive decline and dementia.

  • BGSU business students experience ‘day in the life’ at O-I Apr 2, 2025 2:11 PM Partnerships are vital to the University’s commitment to supporting students’ career success.

  • Falcons’ baseball standout balances rigorous pre-medicine degree path with athletic success Apr 2, 2025 10:04 AM BGSU senior Gavin Ganun credits his academic success to dedicated support and strict discipline.

  • BGSU invites the community to make a lifetime of impact with 2025 One Day Apr 1, 2025 12:13 PM This year's BGSU One Day seeks to engage 4,100 alumni and supporters in all 50 states over 36 hours to collect impactful gifts for programs, colleges and causes at the University.

  • BGSU professor at the forefront of space sustainability research Apr 1, 2025 8:46 AM An assistant professor in the BGSU School of Earth, Environment and Society, Dr. Timothy Pape is collaborating with the PlanetStewards project at Utrecht University in the Netherlands to shape how humanity manages resources beyond Earth.

  • 2025 Falcon Cam spots two eggs in Wood County Courthouse clock tower Mar 31, 2025 2:05 PM For the 15th consecutive year, a pair of peregrine falcons have returned to the Wood County Courthouse clock tower to lay their eggs, just steps from the BGSU campus.

  • Five things to know about actuarial science Mar 31, 2025 11:31 AM There are several misconceptions about the field of actuarial science and what the six-figure career actually entails. To help clear them up, Dr. Douglas Bujakowski, distinguished professor in actuarial mathematics at Bowling Green State University, answers some of the most common questions about the profession.

  • BGSU State of the Region: Collaboration driving economic growth in northwestern Ohio Mar 27, 2025 4:35 PM The 23rd annual event brought together key regional stakeholders to find innovative ways to continue strengthening Ohio’s economy.

  • Global digital transformation leader to deliver public lecture at BGSU on the transformative power of generative AI Mar 27, 2025 2:13 PM Dr. Darren Pulsipher will examine how generative AI can enhance creativity, improve productivity and streamline workflows.

  • BGSU alumnus' work addressing climate change selected for prestigious international architecture exhibition Mar 25, 2025 4:29 PM Addressing climate change, focusing on adaptation and designed for an altered world, Borger's 'A Machine for Life' is the design of a 180-foot building covered in plants and moss alongside the Los Angeles River.

  • BGSU to host 29th annual Latino/a/x Issues Conference, celebrating cultural visibility Mar 24, 2025 5:00 PM The full-day event features more than 20 presenters, including BGSU faculty, alumni and undergraduate and graduate students.

  • BGSU awards $6.6 million in combined scholarships to 200 high-achieving students through Thompson Working Families Scholarship program Mar 21, 2025 6:52 PM The Thompson Working Families Scholarship program at BGSU is one of the largest non-endowed scholarship programs of its kind in the nation.

  • Graphic Design USA names two BGSU students to their '2025 Students to Watch' list Mar 19, 2025 1:48 PM Madelyn Arnold and Breanna Thomas-McDuffie's shared passion for graphic design and strong portfolios created at BGSU results in prestigious recognition.

  • Democracy and Public Policy Research Network at BGSU continues to build momentum statewide, welcoming former Ohio governors to campus Mar 19, 2025 1:28 PM Free and open to the public, the luncheon will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1, in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Power of giving: Three distinguished BGSU alumni join in supporting student success through Thompson Working Families Scholarship Mar 19, 2025 10:28 AM The alumni were inspired to give after learning how the Thompson Working Families Scholarship changes students’ lives.

  • BGSU senior only student in northwestern Ohio selected for Ohio Scholars in Aging program Mar 17, 2025 3:18 PM Using music to elicit emotions and reactions, Baende is working with residents of the Bowling Green Manor.

  • Wide world of sports: BGSU sport management students build successful careers in NCAA, NBA, NFL and more Mar 14, 2025 9:15 AM The COSMA-accredited BGSU sport management program helps students map a course to find where their skills fit within the sports industry.

  • Collaboration takes center stage for new director of BGSU Center for Great Lakes and Watershed Studies Mar 12, 2025 4:54 PM Connection between researchers, students and other Great Lakes stakeholders is a key focus for new CGLWS director Dr. Sarah Emery.

  • BGSU prepares students for high-salary careers in growing field of actuarial science Mar 12, 2025 8:19 AM BGSU students focus on business, communication and technology in addition to math, statistics and probability to prepare them for a successful career as an actuary.

  • Hands-on learning: BGSU construction management students make a lasting impact on campus Mar 11, 2025 8:45 AM The students are working on the Kohl Hall and Technology Engineering Innovation Center renovation projects, gaining valuable hands-on learning while earning their college degrees.

  • In photos: BGSU welcomes new head football coach Eddie George Mar 11, 2025 8:45 AM Former All-Pro NFL running back Eddie George joins BGSU as its 21st head football coach.

  • BGSU Online flexibility and support inspired veteran Cincinnati teacher to pursue autism graduate certificate Mar 5, 2025 11:00 AM Alyson Fowler’s experience through BGSU Online changed her perception of post-graduate studies.

  • BGSU to offer in-state tuition pricing scholarship for Wayne County, Michigan, residents Mar 4, 2025 11:10 AM Starting in Fall 2025, qualifying new, first-time and transfer students from metro Detroit will able to attend BGSU at the same cost as Ohio residents.

  • BGSU scientists make international headlines with first-of-its-kind research into hummingbirds Mar 4, 2025 9:44 AM BGSU alumnus Gustavo Cañas-Valle ’24 and Dr. Juan Bouzat are believed to be first to demonstrate a species of hummingbird living in colonies.

  • BGSU study aims to improve infant health in Ohio by addressing transportation barriers Mar 4, 2025 8:26 AM Reliable access to transportation is a major social determinant of health and is cited as a significant barrier by mothers and healthcare providers to accessing proper medical care.

  • Future dentist: BGSU pre-professional program prepares student for dental school Mar 3, 2025 12:55 PM The University’s pre-professional program prepares students to achieve careers as dentists, doctors, lawyers, veterinarians and more.

  • BGSU men’s rugby team headed to Spain for an overseas tour Feb 28, 2025 3:27 PM The trip offers a unique blend of international competition and cultural exploration.

  • BGSU researcher studying how to improve truck-driver safety records Feb 27, 2025 3:04 PM Dr. Walt Ryley, an assistant teaching professor in the Schmidthorst College of Business, cites low pay, long hours and non-paid work as contributing factors to diminished safety.

  • BGSU mascot reveal: Meet this year's Freddie and Frieda Falcons Feb 25, 2025 5:00 PM The tradition has been a part of BGSU history since Freddie debuted in 1950.

  • BGSU Falcon Marching Band making historic trip to perform in Ireland’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Feb 25, 2025 3:23 PM This marks the first time the Falcon Marching Band will perform internationally.

  • BGSU announces renamed College of Engineering and Innovation Feb 21, 2025 3:00 PM Formerly the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering, the new name represents the college’s future-focused approach.

  • BGSU trustees approve new degree offerings, honor faculty research and celebrate continued momentum during February meeting Feb 21, 2025 3:00 PM At the Feb. 21 meeting, the board approved the creation of bachelor degrees in general studies and world languages and cultures, lauded distinguished professors and authorized improvements to campus infrastructure.

  • Recent BGSU alumna lands dream job with Honda Feb 19, 2025 8:30 AM The Kuhlin Career Hub facilitates connections between students and industry professionals, resulting in internships, co-ops and full-time opportunities.

  • BGSU Online helps alumna advance her career with U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force Feb 19, 2025 8:15 AM Working full-time as a technical uniform designer for two U.S. military branches, Alexis Anton obtained her MBA 100% online.

  • BGSU business student secures job at Nestlé before starting her senior year Feb 18, 2025 3:00 PM Senior Julianne Wallenhorst strengthened her leadership and networking skills through her involvement in BGSU student organizations.

  • BGSU hosts one of Ohio's largest visit days Feb 18, 2025 11:22 AM A record number of prospective students and families registered to attend the annual Presidents Day Open House at BGSU.

  • BGSU computer science student expands professional network during year-long study abroad experience Feb 18, 2025 8:40 AM BGSU education abroad program provides hundreds of opportunities for students to travel to more than 50 countries.

  • BGSU sport management students go behind the scenes at Super Bowl LIX Feb 14, 2025 4:50 PM BGSU students take advantage of major career opportunity by helping stage America’s biggest sporting event.

  • BGSU Black Issues Conference celebrates 25th anniversary of cultural enrichment and discussions Feb 14, 2025 9:06 AM Award-winning actor, best-selling author and entrepreneur Hill Harper from "The Good Doctor" to provide keynote address

  • A World of Possibilities: BGSU Education Abroad offers students life-changing experience outside the U.S. Feb 13, 2025 11:52 AM Students of all majors, backgrounds, income levels and career aspirations can study abroad during their time at BGSU for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that boosts their after-college plans.

  • Innovative 'gray divorce' research from BGSU professors draws national interest Feb 12, 2025 11:04 AM Findings from the renowned National Center for Family and Marriage Research discovered the share of adults over 65 who are divorced tripled between 1990 and 2022.

  • Secret’s out: BGSU seniors' true identities revealed during annual SICSIC unmasking Feb 10, 2025 4:07 PM Jillian Filipiak and Dwayne Lawson have concealed their SICSIC identities since their sophomore year.

  • Creating a stink: Foul-smelling Konjac plant makes smelly bloom in BGSU Greenhouse Feb 6, 2025 8:40 AM Unique plant is one of hundreds in the greenhouse that provide BGSU students with experiential and hands-on learning opportunities alongside faculty and staff.

  • BGSU post-traditional student champions healthy eating in underrepresented communities Feb 5, 2025 2:44 PM Empowered by her education, Stacy Resendez developed confidence in her ability to make an impact in the field of dietetics.

  • BGSU geology students to perform high-level research in Antarctica Feb 4, 2025 2:29 PM Three BGSU students are involved with a research trip to Antarctica in which scientists aim to better understand undersea volcanoes in the region.

  • BGSU Online provides flexible path for educator to advance advocacy for students with disabilities Feb 4, 2025 8:00 AM Kate Dedrick found the perfect fit in BGSU Online’s master's program in secondary transition, balancing coursework with demanding family responsibilities.

  • Six Flags supports BGSU resort and attraction management students through scholarships Feb 3, 2025 12:40 PM Exclusively awarded to students in the Six Flags Resort and Attraction Management program, the scholarship is given annually to up to 30 students

  • Antarctica bound: BGSU research team to study undersea volcanoes' impact on climate Jan 30, 2025 1:37 PM BGSU scientists are completing an NSF-funded journey to study how volcanoes, ice and the sea interact in a critical part of western Antarctica.

  • BGSU photochemical sciences student honored for innovative research into brain cell behavior Jan 30, 2025 1:27 PM New research from Dr. H. Peter Lu’s lab found a ‘leak’ signal from the lipid bilayer that represents an unregulated disruption in how cells communicate.

  • BGSU doctoral student lands prestigious biotech internship with AbbVie Jan 30, 2025 1:26 PM The BGSU Kuhlin Career Hub became a place of support and guidance for graduate student Bankole Kumolu-Johnson.

  • In photos: Technology Engineering Innovation Center milestone Jan 27, 2025 3:40 PM BGSU recently held a topping-out ceremony for the Technology Engineering Innovation Center, during which the final steel beams were installed.

  • Acclaimed author Colin Woodard to visit BGSU for public lecture on his award-winning book “American Character” Jan 27, 2025 1:50 PM Colin Woodard is one of the most respected authorities on how America’s colonial past shapes the present.

  • BGSU wins cheerleading national championship Jan 23, 2025 9:56 AM BGSU bests second-place Minnesota and third-place Penn State to capture the national championship.

  • BGSU College of Musical Arts professor internationally recognized for composing Jan 22, 2025 10:56 AM An expert composer, Piyawat Louilarpprasert is among the highly regarded faculty in the College of Musical Arts, known across academia for its remarkable reputation and legacy.

  • U.S. News & World Report lists BGSU among nation’s top online programs Jan 22, 2025 10:52 AM The BGSU online undergraduate degrees in business and master's in criminal justice were named among the top options in the state of Ohio.

  • BGSU alumnus to lead U.S. Marine Band performances at presidential inauguration, joining a longstanding tradition that dates to 1801 Jan 17, 2025 4:17 PM Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin ‘00, ‘04 will direct the official musical performances throughout the ceremony, including a performance to honor the newly sworn-in president.

  • BGSU prepares students for unique, in-demand healthcare careers as child life specialists Jan 17, 2025 4:10 PM BGSU is one of three public universities in Ohio with a child life program.

  • In photos: Celebrating the BGSU Fall 2024 Commencement (Public photo gallery available!) Jan 16, 2025 1:18 PM BGSU honored the achievements of 860 graduates during its 311th Commencement.

  • BGSU elevating engineering education with investment in cutting-edge learning space Jan 16, 2025 1:15 PM BGSU is elevating engineering and advanced manufacturing education by investing in a state-of-the-art facility to blend classroom and hands-on learning.

  • BGSU study reveals nationwide risks to bees from rising temperatures Jan 16, 2025 1:02 PM Associate biology professor Dr. Kevin McCluney led the three-year, $430,000 study alongside researchers at North Carolina State University and Auburn University.

  • On-campus airport uniquely positions BGSU aviation students for career success Jan 16, 2025 9:20 AM BGSU senior Cameron Pritts is graduating career-ready after amassing more than a year of professional experience as a flight crew scheduler while still in college.

  • Criminal justice graduate uses fast track to earn master’s at 21 Jan 16, 2025 9:15 AM Through college credits earned in high school and the BGSU criminal justice accelerated option, Elena Fetters ’23, ’24 earned an advanced degree at a young age.

  • BGSU awarded $500K in state funds to elevate learning community safety Jan 15, 2025 4:24 PM BGSU is one of only 28 schools statewide to receive funding and will apply the money toward upgrading and installing camera infrastructure across campus.

  • BGSU unveils renamed Six Flags Resort and Attraction Management Program as part of ongoing partnership with leading amusement park operator Jan 15, 2025 4:20 PM The University is the only in the country to offer a Bachelor of Science in resort and attraction management.

  • BGSU Online MBA program remains No. 1 in Ohio, among top in nation Jan 15, 2025 4:06 PM The 100% online program continues to be recognized for its commitment to rigorous academic standards, student experience and employment outcomes.

  • BGSU nursing students are highly sought-after, with most landing jobs months before graduation Jan 13, 2025 3:26 PM Since 2021, the BGSU School of Nursing has built an impressive reputation for producing highly qualified graduates prepared to fulfill crucial workforce needs.

  • Putting wellness into practice: BGSU chief well-being officer volunteers time to teach taijutsu on campus Jan 10, 2025 1:51 PM BGSU Division of Community Well-Being encourages learning community members to engage in an active hobby that they enjoy.

  • BGSU state-of-the-art engineering technology and innovative partnerships grab attention of international transfer student Jan 9, 2025 2:14 PM Using the unique Ridgeback Mobile Robot, Ayman Elsherbiny developed a solution to protect people from hazardous material disposal

  • Accelerating success: BGSU student bolsters engineering skills through undergraduate research Jan 8, 2025 2:32 PM The University empowers students to take advantage of research opportunities as undergraduates to enhance their education and credentials.

  • Longtime school counselor lauds value of BGSU Online Transition-to-Work endorsement Jan 6, 2025 1:43 PM The BGSU Online program offers educators advanced knowledge and skills to help students with disabilities chart a path to success.

  • All-American Harold Fannin Jr. turns time at BGSU into smashing success Dec 23, 2024 1:16 PM BGSU tight end Harold Fannin Jr. is a top NFL Draft prospect after his record-breaking junior season.

  • Bowling Green ranked as one of the safest college towns in America based on FBI statistics and other safety factors Dec 23, 2024 9:15 AM The ranking from Research.com was based on the latest FBI crime statistics on violent and property crime.

  • BGSU and Penta Career Center formalize partnership, dual enrollment program Dec 19, 2024 4:44 PM The partnership puts students on an accelerated path to earning a bachelor's degree at BGSU.

  • BGSU now has largest enrolled BSN program in northwestern Ohio Dec 19, 2024 9:40 AM The standalone School of Nursing, established in 2020, was created to directly address workforce demands in healthcare.

  • 19-year-old graduates with two bachelor’s degrees from BGSU Dec 18, 2024 3:45 PM Alumnus Hadarah Grant plans to pursue advanced degrees in biology and ecology.

  • BGSU Thompson Scholar who graduated at age 20 credits program's support system Dec 18, 2024 12:03 PM Thompson Scholar McKenna Clark '24 said she knew the innovative scholarship program would be the perfect setting upon visiting BGSU.

  • BGSU embarks on groundbreaking photochemical research with widespread industry potential Dec 16, 2024 1:00 PM With a fully-funded grant from the National Science Foundation, BGSU professor Dr. Jayaraman Sivaguru is leading fundamental research on photochemical reactions.

  • BGSU first-generation student inspired to dream bigger, pursue medical school with support from Thompson Scholarship Program Dec 13, 2024 9:42 AM The Thompson Working Families Scholarship Program provides scholars with financial assistance, dedicated advisors and service opportunities

  • BGSU students take to the airways with a podcast, as part of Democracy and Public Policy Research Network Dec 12, 2024 3:00 PM The "Democracy Exchange: With the DePo" podcast is developed, hosted and produced by BGSU students, and features political experts and former state representatives

  • Celebrating BGSU Fall 2024 Commencement, by the numbers Dec 12, 2024 11:55 AM This snapshot of the Fall Class of 2024 represents the diverse interests of BGSU students and the limitless opportunities available at the No. 1 university in Ohio for student experience and opportunities.

  • Democracy and Public Policy Research Network at BGSU forms inaugural advisory board Dec 11, 2024 11:57 AM Board will regularly provide insight and expertise on research, develop community events and meet with BGSU students for experiential learning opportunities.

  • BGSU to hold Fall 2024 Commencement exercises Dec. 13-14 Dec 9, 2024 2:20 PM University's 311th Commencement exercises will take place through two ceremonies over two days on the Bowling Green campus.

  • Preserving a campus icon: BGSU seeks to restore cherished Jerome Library mural Dec 5, 2024 4:22 PM The restoration project will preserve an essential piece of campus history created by former BGSU artist-in-residence Donald Drumm.

  • BGSU trustees approve launch of new music industry degree, additional upgrades to Technology Engineering Innovation Center and improvements for athletics and multipurpose fields at December meeting Dec 5, 2024 3:35 PM During its meeting at BGSU Firelands, the board learned how the University continues to build positive momentum through relevant degree programs and student-focused initiatives that elevate the college experience.

  • BGSU celebrates the life of Dr. Cindy Stong ’05 Dec 5, 2024 2:50 PM Stong, who began the innovative Marine Lab with just a few tanks, positioned BGSU as a national leader in marine biology education.

  • BGSU to celebrate 20 years of ArtsX, featuring three guest artists Dec 5, 2024 9:16 AM Connecting BGSU artists and community members through a love of art, ArtsX will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Dec. 7 in the Fine Arts Center and Wolfe Center for the Arts

  • BGSU forensic science program only in Ohio with unique Bureau of Criminal Investigation partnership Dec 3, 2024 3:22 PM BGSU students benefit from faculty members’ extensive experience in forensics through the collaborative degree program.

  • BGSU leads first-of-its-kind global United Nations study into motivations, ethical standards of digital content creators Dec 3, 2024 12:30 PM Research led by BGSU faculty, students and alumni finds content creators have significant gaps for fact-checking and determining source credibility.

  • Sea Suite: BGSU Marine Lab offers students all-encompassing experience to study marine life Nov 26, 2024 2:27 PM The Marine Laboratory at BGSU, home to more than 66 types of marine life and more than 3,000 gallons of seawater, is one of the most unique facilities for any inland university in the U.S.

  • BGSU Doctor of Physical Therapy program achieves initial accreditation status Nov 26, 2024 10:18 AM Launched in 2021, the hybrid, accelerated BGSU Doctor of Physical Therapy program underwent a rigorous vetting and review process by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education to achieve its important accreditation milestone.

  • BGSU inspires high school students to explore engineering and robotics through Falcon BEST competition Nov 25, 2024 10:00 AM Nearly one dozen high school teams built robots for a low gravity course, competing for one of four spots to regionals

  • BGSU becomes first university in U.S. to accept mobile driver’s licenses for age verification Nov 21, 2024 4:45 PM Through a collaboration with InnovateOhio, BGSU athletic events vendors can now securely and privately accept customers’ mobile driver’s licenses for in-person age verification.

  • BGSU exercise science program growth tied to students' interest in University's innovative Doctor of Physical Therapy program Nov 21, 2024 2:15 PM Experiential learning, state-of-the-art labs and the BGSU physical therapy program are driving growth in the University's exercise science program.

  • BGSU nationally recognized for increasing student voter participation during the 2024 election Nov 21, 2024 2:15 PM BGSU is recognized for increasing student voter participation in the 2024 elections

  • American Library Association begins its "We All Belong" library tour at BGSU Nov 19, 2024 2:00 PM ALA President Cindy Hohl highlighted the important roles libraries and librarians play within communities.

  • BGSU men’s rugby continues winning legacy with MAC championship victory Nov 19, 2024 1:40 PM The win marks the 42nd MAC rugby championship in the team’s history.

  • Alumna who has served under three U.S. presidential administrations shares how BGSU experiences shaped her career trajectory Nov 15, 2024 4:03 PM Judith Pryor, a BGSU alumna, spoke to Schmidthorst College of Business students about EXIM’s role in international trade.

  • BGSU launches Ohio's first and only hybrid, accelerated Doctor of Occupational Therapy program Nov 15, 2024 9:37 AM New BGSU program will bolster the occupational therapy profession by reducing educational barriers and lowering overall student costs.

  • BGSU remains No. 1 university in the Midwest for veterans and active military students Nov 14, 2024 11:07 AM For the 11th consecutive year, BGSU has been ranked as one of the best universities in Ohio, the Midwest and nation for military-affiliated students.

  • BGSU sustainability efforts score high marks in national 'green college' rankings Nov 12, 2024 12:03 PM Through sustainability efforts and conscious decisions toward efficiency, BGSU continues to look for ways to improve campus and decrease its carbon footprint.

  • Slater Family Ice Arena renovation marks a new chapter for Falcons hockey Nov 8, 2024 4:45 PM Elevating the fan and game-day experience, new features include an enhanced entrance, expanded lobby and the Green, Remeis and Green Mezzanine.

  • BGSU aviation student collaborates with local business leader to create internship at Mercy Health Life Flight Network in Toledo Nov 8, 2024 1:30 PM Fueled by persistence and ambition, Mohamed Abbas helped establish the internship to broaden his knowledge and future career prospects.

  • Creating public good: BGSU hosts elected officials and policymakers for engaging, nonpartisan discussion on democracy Nov 8, 2024 11:05 AM Started in 2020, BGSU Day of Dialogue supports a healthy democracy through public discourse.

  • BGSU computer science program prepares students for in-demand careers in cybersecurity Nov 6, 2024 1:30 PM The University's robust program empowers students for career success through hands-on learning and industry experience.

  • BGSU leading $2.5M study to identify underlying health disparities among underrepresented populations Nov 6, 2024 11:30 AM Dr. Wendy Manning, founder of the BGSU Center for Family and Demographic Research, is collaborating with the University of Minnesota on the five-year National Institutes of Health-funded study.

  • Robust BGSU club sports offerings elevate student experience and success Oct 31, 2024 1:15 PM BGSU is home to 17 men’s and women’s club sports teams and another 24 co-ed teams, allowing students a structured and enjoyable athletic experience.

  • BGSU alumni bring real-world insight and training to criminal justice education Oct 29, 2024 2:30 PM Criminal justice students at BGSU have the chance to earn real-world experience with police training thanks to two alumni in the Lorain Police Department.

  • Elevating the student experience: 15 BGSU students chosen for prestigious global leadership fellowship Oct 24, 2024 9:47 AM Through the semester-long Millennium Fellowship, students apply what they learn to create public good in their communities and beyond.

  • In photos: 2024 Falcon Family Weekend at BGSU (Public photo gallery available!) Oct 22, 2024 2:00 PM BGSU welcomed hundreds of families and supporters to enjoy a weekend of fun activities during the annual family event.

  • BGSU FLY Program a beacon of support for students with learning differences Oct 22, 2024 2:00 AM BGSU sophomore Taylor Gaies credits the Falcon Learning Your Way — or FLY — Program with providing her the tools to succeed in college.

  • A lasting legacy: Local family has produced 19 BGSU Falcons — and counting Oct 18, 2024 1:40 PM Since planting roots in Bowling Green in the mid-1960s, every college-aged member of the Konecny family has chosen BGSU.

  • National Student Transfer Week: How BGSU helps transfer students find their place Oct 18, 2024 10:52 AM From transfer-specific orientations to student organizations, BGSU is committed to setting transfer students up for success.

  • International impact: BGSU researcher's renowned work in photochemistry draws interest from German student Oct 9, 2024 2:41 PM German doctoral student from the University of Wüzburg travels to BGSU to learn alongside Dr. Joseph Furgal

  • BGSU research finds divorce among older adults has nearly tripled since 1990 Oct 7, 2024 9:52 AM The renowned National Center for Family and Marriage Research reports that one in every 10 people divorcing in the United States today is 65 or older.

  • BGSU School of Art receives transformational $5 million donation to expand experiential learning, career development opportunities for students Oct 2, 2024 1:07 PM The increased commitment to funding will provide support for all students in the BGSU School of Art.

  • In photos: BGSU Homecoming 2024 captures one University with countless experiences (Public photo gallery available!) Oct 2, 2024 1:00 PM BGSU Homecoming 2024 was an unforgettable experience, offering Falcons past and present countless opportunities to connect and celebrate.

  • BGSU Schmidthorst College of Business executive-in-residence elevates student learning with real-world insight, mentoring Oct 1, 2024 2:25 PM As executive-in-residence, Miguel Alvarez will provide mentorship and professional guidance to elevate the student experience.

  • BGSU graphic design program ranked among the best in the nation for 2024 Oct 1, 2024 11:15 AM Animation Career Review ranks BGSU art program among the best in the nation, region and state for 2024.

  • Meet the Dean: Dr. Wael Mokhtar to build on growing momentum in the BGSU College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering Oct 1, 2024 11:00 AM Dr. Wael Mokhtar joins BGSU at a pivotal time of growth.

  • BGSU architecture students honored with national and statewide AIA awards Oct 1, 2024 10:00 AM Alex Borger ’24 took second place in a national architecture competition, while Madeline Montgomery '24 and Eduardo Cabrera '24 swept AIA Ohio awards.

  • BGSU breaks ground on state-of-the-art Technology Engineering Innovation Center Sep 27, 2024 4:20 PM Set for completion in spring 2026, the new center will feature updates to the current Technology Building and the addition of 24,000 square feet of innovation and collaboration space.

  • Recent BGSU alumnus credits academic, career success to Pay It Forward Scholars Fund Sep 27, 2024 4:07 PM With support from the fund, Jordan Mobley ‘23 graduated and is now working at a global construction management firm.

  • BGSU trustees celebrate collective momentum, commitment to student experience and opportunities at September meeting Sep 27, 2024 4:04 PM At their first meeting of the 2024-25 academic year, the board recognized the continued positive momentum on campus and in the learning community.

  • BGSU Academy of Distinguished Alumni inducts 2024 class Sep 27, 2024 1:49 PM The 2024 honorees include Dr. Laurence "Larry" Benz '84, Seshadri S. Tangutur '87 and Jeff B. Witjas '68

  • BGSU brothers revel in excitement, energy as members of the Falcon Marching Band Sep 25, 2024 10:00 AM From thunderous crowds to campuswide support, Elijah and Broden Reynolds are embracing the rise in popularity of the Falcon Marching Band.

  • BGSU leverages virtual simulations as 'next step' in mental health trainings Sep 25, 2024 10:00 AM By interacting with a human-controlled avatar, training participants can practice the skills they have just learned to navigate challenging situations.

  • Tour the Sprawling BGSU Campus, a Rich Tapestry of Architectural Experiences Sep 24, 2024 12:00 PM Nestled within the idyllic landscapes of rural northwestern Ohio, Bowling Green State University reflects the evolution of architectural styles and the changing needs of the University community.

  • BGSU researchers studying plant species to better inform wetland design Sep 19, 2024 11:35 AM Wetlands rely upon vegetation to capture and transform nutrients, a key resource in Ohio’s bid to protect Lake Erie from algal blooms.

  • More than music: BGSU students flock to Falcon Marching Band in record numbers for inclusive culture, unforgettable experiences Sep 17, 2024 1:10 PM With professor Jon Waters at the helm since 2022, the Falcon Marching Band has become the largest in BGSU history with 425 members.

  • BGSU recognized as national leader in providing career services to its students Sep 17, 2024 10:45 AM Less than a year after its opening, the BGSU Kuhlin Career Hub was honored with the Career Services Pursuit of Excellence Award

  • BGSU takes top honors in Ohio for student experience and opportunities, nation as public university students would choose again in 2025 Wall Street Journal rankings Sep 12, 2024 1:30 PM The Wall Street Journal recognized BGSU once again as one of the nation's best colleges for its unmatched student experience and commitment to providing an education of value.

  • BGSU meets demand for individualized support for students with learning differences through nationally recognized FLY Program Sep 12, 2024 1:15 PM The BGSU FLY Program supports students living with ADHD, specific learning differences and executive function challenges through a unique, personalized approach.

  • BGSU nationally recognized for its approach to increase voter participation in upcoming presidential election Sep 10, 2024 2:25 PM BGSU has received numerous accolades from ALL-IN Campus Democracy for its efforts to increase nonpartisan engagement among students.

  • BGSU Thompson Summer Link Program empowers new, first-time students for college success Sep 10, 2024 11:24 AM Thompson Summer Link program provides new scholars with early move-in, connections with current students and a solid foundation for success.

  • BGSU alumni arrange memorable visit to Hewlett-Packard for study abroad students in Spain Sep 9, 2024 10:21 AM Zach Hunnell ’14 and Jessica Kipp ’03 organized a company visit to HP’s Barcelona campus for BGSU students studying in Spain.

  • Creating public good together: BGSU launches unique program to recognize corporate partnership engagement Sep 6, 2024 4:00 PM Through the Partnership Recognition Program, BGSU recognizes partnerships that deliver tangible results for the University, its students and the broader community.

  • BGSU distinguished professor receives national recognition for student mentorship Sep 6, 2024 9:30 AM Current and former students nominated Dr. Susan Brown for her mentoring and guidance, resulting in a national award from the American Sociological Association.

  • BGSU student is only in Ohio, third consecutive in University history honored as a Voyager Scholarship recipient Sep 3, 2024 12:00 AM For a third consecutive year, a BGSU student has been selected as a Voyager Scholarship recipient.

  • BGSU student experience is No. 1 in Ohio: the momentum is undeniable Aug 29, 2024 4:45 PM Record numbers of BGSU students recognize the benefits of involvement in student organizations.

  • BGSU new student enrollment continues to increase, up 22% over the last two years Aug 27, 2024 10:43 AM The class of 2028 comprises nearly 3,900 students from across Ohio and more than 30 states, boasting the highest grade point average in University history at 3.69.

  • BGSU Falcon Marching Band becomes one of the nation's largest for 2024-25 season Aug 27, 2024 10:42 AM Seventy-five percent of members represent majors outside of music, underscoring The Wall Street Journal's ranking of BGSU as the No. 1 university in Ohio for the student experience.

  • BGSU junior takes part in $202M Progressive Field renovation project through construction management co-op Aug 27, 2024 10:42 AM Daniel Mutti broadened his industry knowledge and gained practical hands-on experience through the construction management co-op.

  • BGSU professors share insight on combating human and labor trafficking, honored for their efforts during Ohio Attorney General's summit Aug 27, 2024 10:42 AM Dr. Lara Wilken and professor Tracy McGinley addressed human and labor trafficking to state policymakers, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, survivors and advocates during a recent summit in Columbus.

  • BGSU junior attributes successful summer co-op at Honda to University’s strong engineering program Aug 27, 2024 10:41 AM Aligned to meet evolving industry demands, the mechanical and manufacturing engineering degree program at BGSU equips students with the knowledge and skills employers seek.

  • BGSU engineering major excels during summer co-op at Johns Manville Aug 21, 2024 11:00 AM As a mechanical and manufacturing engineering major, Tim Pozda directly applied classroom knowledge to his co-op experience at Johns Manville.

  • BGSU nursing student secures full-time job at world-renowned Cleveland Clinic a year before graduation Aug 20, 2024 9:24 AM After earning her degree, senior Gabrielle Repko will join the medical-surgical unit at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital, where she completed her externship.

  • Empowering success: A family's journey through the BGSU Pathway Program Aug 19, 2024 11:50 AM The Clisby family's journey at BGSU showcases the transformative power of the BGSU Pathway Program, which provided the support and resources needed for Jalen, Devin, and Kortni to overcome challenges and achieve academic success.

  • Building resumes: BGSU architecture and construction management students gain hands-on experience with summer co-ops, internships Aug 19, 2024 10:21 AM Two BGSU students gain valuable firsthand experience in construction and architecture as part of summer internships and co-ops.

  • BGSU students prepare for the ride of a lifetime during summer co-ops at amusement parks nationwide Aug 15, 2024 1:41 PM With more than one co-op required for program completion, RAAM students at BGSU gain hands-on learning experience in various facets of the resort and attraction industry.

  • Class of 2024: BGSU celebrates the first graduating class from its innovative Doctor of Physical Therapy program Aug 12, 2024 3:50 PM The University launched Ohio’s first and only hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program two years ago, and now its first cohort of students is entering the workforce.

  • Top 5 things BGSU experts say to consider when starting a new sport or fitness routine Aug 12, 2024 11:40 AM BGSU experts offer health and safety tips to consider when starting a new sport or pursing a new fitness routine.

  • Partners in progress: How the Thompson Scholarship Programs are shaping the future at BGSU Aug 9, 2024 9:40 AM Mary Kay Inkrott Hiser, director of the Thompson Scholarship Programs and two-time alumna, leads a team focused on student success and program longevity.

  • BGSU professor nationally recognized for contributions to medical laboratory science profession Aug 7, 2024 2:57 PM Through her efforts to raise awareness about and expand the medical laboratory science profession, Jessica Bankey has been named to the American Society for Clinical Pathology's 40 Under Forty list.

  • BGSU construction management program expands regional impact by earning top industry accreditation Aug 7, 2024 9:26 AM Housed in state-of-the-art Kokosing Hall, the BGSU construction management program serves a key role in meeting regional workforce needs.

  • BGSU learning community comes together to pack meals for those living with food insecurity Aug 5, 2024 1:27 PM BGSU students, faculty and staff volunteered alongside community members to address hunger and malnourishment around the globe.

  • BGSU Online MBA program ranked No. 1 in Ohio by The Princeton Review Aug 2, 2024 3:43 PM For 2024, The Princeton Review ranked the BGSU Online MBA program first in Ohio and No. 8 in the Midwest.

  • Perseverance and second chances: A student parent’s journey at BGSU Firelands Aug 2, 2024 9:13 AM Student parent Catalina Ari returns to BGSU to earn a degree in the education program at BGSU Firelands.

  • BGSU is only Ohio university to receive federal funds to train student poll workers for November's election Aug 1, 2024 10:27 AM Committed to engaging students in the democratic process, BGSU received a grant from the Help America Vote College Program to recruit and train college students to work at the polls in the upcoming presidential election and beyond.

  • A growing threat: BGSU researchers continue to detect dangerous levels of harmful algae in Africa's Lake Victoria Jul 30, 2024 2:59 PM Used by nearby residents as a primary source of water for drinking, bathing and domestic use, BGSU research finds high levels of toxin in Lake Victoria

  • Class of 2024: BGSU student wants to help children with anxiety find their voices Jul 29, 2024 4:26 PM BGSU senior Lauren Okuley credits her success to supportive professors, the learning community and Thompson Working Families Scholarship Program.

  • BGSU to hold Summer 2024 Commencement exercises Aug. 2-3 Jul 29, 2024 2:54 PM As part of its 310th Commencement exercises, BGSU will hold a single ceremony for all degree candidates along with a separate hooding ceremony for doctoral candidates.

  • BGSU Academic Enrichment Camps help record number of students stay sharp for upcoming school year Jul 29, 2024 9:12 AM Students in third through eighth grade spend 50 minutes per day for two weeks virtually learning about mathematics, science, language arts and social studies.

  • BGSU pioneering research that could dramatically improve outcomes for long-term hospital patients Jul 25, 2024 3:17 PM Using an NIH grant, the labs of Dr. Joe Furgal and Dr. Alexis Ostrowski are collaborating with University of Georgia researchers on a project that could dramatically improve rates of secondary infections in hospitals.

  • BGSU joins Ohio Society of CPAs to address statewide accountant shortage Jul 25, 2024 11:27 AM BGSU joins other higher education institutions and businesses from across Ohio to drive interest in accounting and help current students thrive in the field.

  • BGSU Firelands dean brings decades of higher education experience to new role Jul 22, 2024 10:16 AM BGSU Firelands names Dr. Allia L. Carter, a BGSU alumna with more than three decades of experience in higher education, as its new dean.

  • Defying gravity: A look back at Marny Oestreng’s historic leap for BGSU Gymnastics Jul 22, 2024 9:00 AM BGSU alumna Marny Oestreng '02 won the NCAA title for her floor exercise in 1999.

  • BGSU researchers uncover public health benefits while monitoring contaminant levels in local waterways Jul 18, 2024 1:29 PM Research led by Dr. Kevin McCluney is exploring how over-the-counter medications, illicit drugs and other contaminants affect the food web, leading to additional data uses.

  • BGSU encourages science-based exploration and learning for high school students through six-week research program Jul 16, 2024 12:51 PM High school students wrapped up six weeks of research and side-by-side work with BGSU graduate students marking the conclusion of the 2024 PICNICS program

  • ‘Dream come true’ for BGSU alumnus named voice of the Columbus Blue Jackets Jul 15, 2024 2:30 PM The Columbus Blue Jackets chose BGSU alumnus Steve Mears to spearhead club’s broadcasts on Bally Sports Ohio.

  • BGSU nursing program’s supportive culture drives growth, sparking soaring enrollment for Fall 2024 Jul 15, 2024 11:44 AM From 41 students in 2021 to nearly 200 in Fall 2024, the BGSU nursing program’s commitment to supporting students helped spur its growth.

  • BGSU Falcon Flames find success in the entertainment industry Jul 11, 2024 2:03 PM Trainer and Stonebrook enjoy acting but also have a passion for producing and writing their own films.

  • Improving water quality: BGSU research finds reduced levels of harmful algae toxins in Sandusky Bay Jul 11, 2024 1:10 PM BGSU researchers believe lower toxin levels stem from the recent removal of the former Ballville Dam

  • Recent BGSU alumna finds niche in green chemistry through undergrad research opportunities Jul 10, 2024 3:07 PM As an undergrad, Brie Lewis was part of a research team that discovered a new photochemical reaction involving Marmycin, which has shown properties as an anti-cancer drug.

  • BGSU Honors College student gains firsthand look at foreign policy through State Department internship Jul 9, 2024 10:34 AM Senior Elyse Adrian is grateful for the support and opportunities BGSU provided that led to an internship with the federal government.

  • Diverse cohorts lead to '360-degree learning' in BGSU organization development master's program Jul 8, 2024 9:08 AM Discover how a surgeon, a school administrator, a firefighter and a preacher are part of the rich tapestry of professionals enhancing their leadership skills with the University's Executive Master of Organization Development program

  • BGSU alumna finds organization development master's program to be a catalyst for professional change Jul 8, 2024 9:00 AM In the BGSU Executive Master of Organization Development program, students learn and exercise vital skills and diverse approaches to managing and leading others.

  • Happy birthday to legendary BGSU alumna, Hollywood Golden Age actress Eva Marie Saint ’46 Jul 3, 2024 2:30 PM The road to stardom and roles in such epics as Elia Kazan’s “On the Waterfront,” for which Saint won an Oscar, ran through BGSU as she followed her sister, Adelaide, to the University in 1942.

  • BGSU partners on $31.3M innovation hub poised to strengthen Ohio's economy, create jobs Jul 1, 2024 4:33 PM BGSU, The University of Toledo and regional public and private entities are building upon the region’s existing industrial and research capabilities to establish Ohio as a global leader in glass technology through the Northwest Ohio Glass Innovation Hub.

  • Breaking barriers: BGSU senior awarded prestigious national language scholarship Jul 1, 2024 4:15 PM Emma Crusey, a standout student at Bowling Green State University, has been awarded the highly competitive Critical Language Scholarship to further her Mandarin studies in New Taipei, marking a significant achievement for both her and the University’s language program.

  • Follow these 7 tips for a healthier life: BGSU experts weigh in on men’s health Jun 27, 2024 12:15 PM BGSU nursing and nutrition experts offer insight on the top things men should think about when it comes to their health.

  • A timeless resource: BGSU organizational change management research still highly sought after Jun 26, 2024 1:04 PM The article’s origins date back to the early days of the BGSU Executive Master of Organization Development program, established in 1974 by Dr. Glenn Varney, one of the paper’s authors.

  • BGSU expands Life Design to local high school to help solve national teacher shortage Jun 26, 2024 8:51 AM Through a partnership with Washington Local Schools, BGSU introduces Life Design to high schoolers to help foster their interest in becoming teachers.

  • BGSU aviation students advance education and skills with new, state-of-the-art simulator Jun 25, 2024 4:19 PM New flight simulator in the BGSU School of Aviation provides multi-pilot flight deck training for students on cutting-edge technology

  • BGSU trustees approve construction of innovative engineering facility, infrastructure improvements at June meeting Jun 20, 2024 9:13 AM Board approves critical campus improvements, honors generous supporters and officially welcomes new trustees as part of meeting

  • 'This is not your grandmother's tutoring' | BGSU teacher education program recognized for dedication to providing high-impact tutoring Jun 18, 2024 4:05 PM BGSU College of Education and Human Development Dean Dawn Shinew meets with legislators in Washington to discuss the impact of using pre-service teachers to aid K-12 students in need of extra help.

  • BGSU Department of History hosts successful 2024 Ohio History Day Region 1 Contest Jun 18, 2024 11:52 AM Five students from the Ohio History Day Region 1 event held at BGSU qualified for the national contest held in Maryland from June 9-13.

  • BGSU nursing student makes strides toward dream career at the Cleveland Clinic Jun 18, 2024 10:00 AM Olivia Riggs credits the BGSU nursing program for preparing her for the rigors of healthcare through comprehensive education and hands-on training.

  • Pioneering BGSU water research examines ramifications of removing dams, provides potential conservation blueprint Jun 14, 2024 2:53 PM BGSU scientists discovered that removing a dam has wide-ranging consequences for a water ecosystem.

  • BGSU offering new scholarship program for STEM professionals looking to become educators Jun 13, 2024 12:42 PM BGSU will provide students with a stipend to fund virtually all costs of obtaining their teaching license in an online format.

  • Aquaponics research at BGSU pioneers sustainable solutions for a greener future and gains attention from PBS series Jun 13, 2024 12:40 PM Dr. Kevin Neves and graduate student Maria D'Amico '22 are paving the way for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation through aquaponics research at BGSU.

  • BGSU art history student awarded prestigious experiences at Notre Dame cathedral and Fitzwilliam Museum Jun 13, 2024 9:02 AM Samantha Imrie to spend summer in France and England after being selected for a research grant and a prestigious internship

  • Kuhlin Career Hub pivotal in helping BGSU software engineering student launch his career at Progressive Insurance Jun 10, 2024 1:36 PM Committed to positioning students for professional success, the BGSU Kuhlin Career Hub helped software engineering graduate Tyler Dickard build crucial career connections in college.

  • From classroom to commerce: Recent BGSU grad's small business venture sees data-driven success Jun 5, 2024 11:06 AM During her tenure at BGSU, Andrea Kirkendall covered leftover college expenses with her Queen Bee’s Vintage secondhand clothing business.

  • BGSU Online MBA program ranked among Ohio's best by Fortune Jun 4, 2024 10:17 AM Fortune ranked the BGSU Online MBA program No. 2 among Ohio public universities and No. 9 in the Midwest.

  • BGSU research nationally recognized for efforts in diversifying the physical therapy workforce Jun 3, 2024 1:35 PM Dr. Melissa Yeung, from the BGSU School of Physical Therapy, studied the obstacles underrepresented students face in the physical therapy admissions process.

  • BGSU senior earns prestigious recognition as Newman Civic Fellow May 31, 2024 1:53 PM The program, which recognizes students who demonstrate exemplary leadership potential, chose Cain for her commitment to affecting positive change.

  • Life Design broadens impact through new collaboration with nationally-ranked teacher education program at BGSU May 29, 2024 9:44 AM Life Design at BGSU and the College of Education and Human Development collaborated on a new design thinking course for future educators.

  • Accountability in student success: Thompson Foundation, BGSU announce nearly $250M in scholarships, largest single gift in state history for a scholarship program May 29, 2024 9:02 AM The Thompson Scholarship Program at BGSU supports the Thompson Working Family Scholars by providing them with life-changing opportunities and support even beyond the financial element.

  • BGSU recognized as a top design school in the nation for second year running by Graphic Design USA May 28, 2024 5:00 PM A premier publication in the creative industry hails the BGSU graphic design program for its excellence in cultivating and graduating creative thinkers with curious minds.

  • BGSU faculty and staff attain major boost in research funding during 2024 May 28, 2024 9:09 AM In 2024, BGSU researchers have secured more grant awards to fund relevant research in a variety of fields.

  • BGSU Falcon Flight Team shines at national aviation competition May 21, 2024 3:25 PM The BGSU Falcon Flight Team finished in the top 20 nationally at the NIFA SAFECON competition.

  • BGSU nationally recognized for championing student wellness through exercise May 21, 2024 10:15 AM The American College of Sports Medicine has recognized BGSU for the fifth year in a row as an Exercise is Medicine Gold Campus for promoting a culture of well-being.

  • Journey to the classroom: Alumna begins new career in education with support from BGSU May 20, 2024 1:48 PM BGSU helps alumna Rachel Lill ‘18 successfully change careers to become a teacher.

  • BGSU recognizes employee milestones at annual Service Awards May 16, 2024 9:26 AM More than 250 BGSU faculty and staff were honored during the annual employee Service Award event, marking years of service to the University.

  • BGSU Honors College graduate to teach English abroad as U.S. Fulbright Scholar May 14, 2024 11:03 AM Bailey Price ‘24 looks forward to helping non-native speakers improve their English language fluency as a Fulbright Scholar in the Czech Republic.

  • Thompson Working Families scholar spotlight: Steve Iwanek’s journey from BGSU to broadcast booth May 13, 2024 11:28 AM Recent BGSU alumnus Steve Iwanek '24 leaves the University virtually debt-free through involvement with the Thompson Working Families Scholarship program.

  • Celebrating excellence: Administrative Staff Council presents 41st annual BGSU Administrative Staff Awards May 10, 2024 10:42 AM Since 1983, the Administrative Staff Awards program has evolved to recognize more instances of excellence, reflecting the University’s commitment to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

  • BGSU Homecoming king adds to legacy of service as a Thompson Scholar May 7, 2024 1:47 PM The historic expansion of the Thompson Working Families Scholarship Program means more opportunities for students like Jayden Donald ’24 to continue to impact the public good.

  • From Huron to Bowling Green: Mother, daughters boost career opportunities with BGSU experience May 6, 2024 10:20 AM The Krul family's path through to BGSU started with Cindy Krul '14, whose career transition set the stage for her daughters Leah Krul '21 and Halina Krul '23 to pursue their own academic dreams.

  • In Photos: Historic Thompson Foundation, BGSU scholarship announcement May 2, 2024 9:08 PM The University's most generous benefactors, Bob and Ellen (Bowen) Thompson, were on hand to announce the historic partnership, which involves the largest contribution in the University’s history, the largest single gift designated to student scholarships in the state of Ohio’s history and one of the largest non-endowed scholarship programs of its kind in the nation.

  • BGSU graduate helps shape state fire service as Ohio Deputy Fire Marshal May 2, 2024 2:06 PM ‘Relevant’ BGSU coursework helps Rick Sluder develop programming that improves fire service for firefighters and the general public.

  • Reaching new heights: BGSU Falcon Flight Team headed to national competition May 2, 2024 11:25 AM The BGSU Falcon Flight Team will compete at the NIFA SAFECON national competition in Janesville, Wisconsin, from May 13-18.

  • BGSU trustees celebrate historic gift for student success, honor faculty accomplishments at May meeting May 2, 2024 11:20 AM University board of trustees acknowledge the largest contribution in BGSU history to support thousands of students for years to come

  • Thompson Working Families Scholarship Program at BGSU helps create stewards of community service May 2, 2024 11:15 AM Community service is a cornerstone of the Thompson Working Families Scholarship Program.

  • In Photos: Spring Commencement 2024 Apr 30, 2024 5:00 PM BGSU held the 309th Commencement ceremonies on April 26 and 27

  • BGSU Firelands celebrates academic achievements of the Class of 2024 Apr 30, 2024 10:08 AM Soon-to-be alumni celebrate and reflect on their time at BGSU Firelands as they prepare to graduate.

  • BGSU senior earns national award for innovative essay on AI in healthcare Apr 29, 2024 9:49 AM Paige Rothlisberger’s essay on AI in the healthcare industry won a first-place award in the nationwide Richard J. Stull Student Essay Competition.

  • In Their Words: BGSU graduate turns career-long passion into ‘exclamation point’ through DODC program Apr 29, 2024 8:05 AM Alumnae discusses her love of organization development, pursuing a doctorate while working and finding fulfillment with an advanced BGSU degree

  • BGSU School of Nursing celebrates second cohort of graduates with pinning ceremony Apr 26, 2024 5:40 PM 56 nursing students are crossing the stage at Spring 2024 Commencement, helping to fill a crucial role in healthcare.

  • Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin ’00, ‘04 receives honorary doctorate from BGSU, heralding the transformative power of music education Apr 26, 2024 2:18 PM BGSU Spring Commencement brings an honorary doctorate of music education degree for Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin ’00, ’04, director of the U.S. Marine Band.

  • Honoring a global trailblazer: James B. Karugu ‘62 given a posthumous honorary doctorate during BGSU 2024 Spring Commencement Apr 26, 2024 2:16 PM BGSU honors alumnus who became attorney general of Kenya, recognizing what can be achieved through education, perseverance and a global perspective.

  • BGSU nursing student achieves childhood dream of working in healthcare Apr 26, 2024 1:37 PM BGSU senior Maryn Klaus will start her nursing career in the emergency room at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.

  • BGSU celebrates success of Resort and Attraction Management program, innovative partnership Apr 26, 2024 12:06 PM The University honored the latest graduates of the specialized degree program while celebrating the pair's successful and unique public-private partnership

  • BGSU senior recognized statewide for authoring children’s book to combat negative perceptions of older adults Apr 25, 2024 10:23 AM Janice Buehrer wrote and illustrated a children’s book that combats negative connotations of aging after gerontology field research.

  • Falcons in their Fields Apr 24, 2024 1:15 PM BGSU students are balancing professional careers with obtaining their degrees, elevating their future opportunities and earning potential while enhancing their classroom experiences.

  • Odieu Hiliare reflects on BGSU experience, family sacrifices as he prepares to enter the NFL Draft Apr 23, 2024 3:26 PM BGSU Falcon football standout Odieu Hiliare hopes to hear his name called at the NFL Draft in Detroit so he can give back to his family and community.

  • BGSU holding Spring 2024 Commencement exercises April 26-27 Apr 23, 2024 1:15 PM University will honor the spring graduating class and distinguished alumni through four ceremonies on the Bowling Green campus

  • From medical scribe to future ER doctor: BGSU student experiences early look at career Apr 23, 2024 1:00 PM Sophomore Ethan Edelbrock credits BGSU with fostering his early interest in science and supporting his journey to medical school.

  • BGSU senior lands two coveted internships, broadening career prospects after graduation Apr 23, 2024 12:45 PM Jalan January values how the Schmidthorst College of Business prepares students for the real world.

  • BGSU junior immerses himself in healthcare and research in pursuit of medical school dream Apr 23, 2024 12:30 PM As an aspiring doctor and researcher, Grant Hayden is grateful for the opportunities BGSU has provided to prepare him for his future career.

  • BGSU journalism majors launch careers in TV news as students, gaining valuable industry experience Apr 23, 2024 12:15 PM The students work part-time at Toledo area news stations while pursuing degrees in journalism.

  • BGSU student balances coursework with budding political career after winning election to Bowling Green City Council Apr 23, 2024 12:00 PM BGSU senior and Ward 1 Council Member Damon Sherry gains unique local government experience while pursuing a degree in political science.

  • BGSU senior credits early exposure to the classroom with growth as an educator Apr 23, 2024 11:45 AM Bowling Green State University remains a leader in teacher education, graduating among the state’s largest number of teachers.

  • BGSU student forges pathway to a marketing career at Fortune 500 company, credits education and on-campus involvement for success Apr 23, 2024 11:30 AM BGSU junior Brooke Korsgaard is learning valuable digital marketing skills both in the classroom and through her co-op at Sherwin-Williams.

  • BGSU senior launches robotics engineering career as a student, bolstering his academic and professional experience Apr 23, 2024 11:15 AM BGSU engineering student Kevin Duke credits his success to the University’s comprehensive, hands-on degree program.

  • BGSU supply chain student propels career forward with two years of co-op experience Apr 23, 2024 11:00 AM BGSU senior Avery Wahl amassed two years of professional experience in supply chain management while pursuing her bachelor’s degree from the University.

  • BGSU honored with 'tree campus' designation by the Arbor Day Foundation Apr 22, 2024 10:22 AM BGSU recognized for its commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability and learning community engagement

  • A greener campus and community: BGSU students’ service project contributes to a healthier environment Apr 16, 2024 11:29 AM BGSU students in the President’s Leadership Academy planted trees on campus and in the community as part of a service project to improve the environment.

  • In Photos: "Heathers: The Musical" plays to sold-out audiences Apr 16, 2024 8:50 AM BGSU theatre department brings "Heathers: The Musical" to life in the Donnell Theatre over five sold-out shows.

  • BGSU Student Employment Services gains support from the Work+ Collective Institute Apr 15, 2024 3:43 PM Working learner Amanda Albaugh, an intern with the Michael and Sara Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connections, explains what a new partnership with the Work+ Collective Institute means for BGSU working learners.

  • BGSU Votes nationally recognized for increasing student voter participation, engagement Apr 15, 2024 1:14 PM BGSU Votes was honored with a Gold Excellence Award from NASPA for engaging students in the democratic process.

  • Culminating a centennial celebration of BGSU Bands: A harmonious legacy Apr 15, 2024 10:54 AM BGSU Bands close out a year of centennial celebrations with a gala concert that features canon favorites and newly commissioned works.

  • BGSU students pitch innovative entrepreneurial ventures at The Hatch 2024 Apr 15, 2024 9:53 AM The Hatch event during Entrepreneurship Week in the Schmidthorst College of Business fosters entrepreneurial ingenuity among students and provides experiential learning opportunities.

  • Empowering change: BGSU launches labor trafficking initiative to broaden understanding through education and research Apr 12, 2024 3:43 PM Faculty members Dr. Lara Wilken and Tracy McGinley underscore the importance of education in understanding labor trafficking through the BGSU Labor Trafficking Education and Research Initiative.

  • BGSU Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Hall of Fame celebrates 2024 inductees Apr 12, 2024 2:30 PM Inductions honor those who have achieved distinction for founding, leading or building a new business for five years or more

  • In Photos: Eclipsed in wonder at BGSU Apr 12, 2024 12:02 PM BGSU combined excitement and education as skygazers filled Doyt L. Perry Stadium for the total solar eclipse.

  • BGSU students put total solar eclipse in focus through experiential, semester-long course Apr 12, 2024 10:51 AM ASTR 2700 took a multidisciplinary approach to eclipses, giving students the full picture ahead of the April 8 total solar eclipse in Bowling Green.

  • BGSU graduate programs remain ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News and World Report Apr 10, 2024 1:14 PM For 2024, several BGSU graduate programs were ranked among the top 100 in the nation while others experienced a significant rise in rankings

  • BGSU Planetarium shows the magic of the cosmos on campus Apr 10, 2024 8:39 AM The planetarium offers students and the community immersive learning experiences about astronomy with stunning visuals and interactive programming.

  • BGSU Faculty Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding contributions to education, research and outreach Apr 9, 2024 2:54 PM BGSU honors outstanding faculty members with 2024 Faculty Excellence Awards

  • Immersive and experiential research opportunities highlight physics and astronomy track at BGSU Apr 8, 2024 9:43 AM As students prepare for careers in science, BGSU offers the opportunity to practice professional-level research while they are still undergraduates.

  • BGSU students bring astronomical past to life in ‘Eclipsing History’ podcast Apr 8, 2024 9:42 AM Featuring experts from across North America, the 30-minute, student-produced episodes are available on the University’s website, Spotify, YouTube and other platforms.

  • BGSU College of Musical Arts students compose soundtrack for April's total solar eclipse Apr 8, 2024 8:56 AM Nine BGSU music students will debut their original compositions to a crowd of potential thousands.

  • Meet the BGSU eclipse experts: Dr. Kate Dellenbusch Apr 5, 2024 4:35 PM Dr. Kate Dellenbusch leads school outreach, helps with campus programming and teaches students in the lead-up to the April 8 total solar eclipse.

  • BGSU Public and Allied Health Symposium examines public health impact of East Palestine train derailment Apr 5, 2024 3:10 PM The annual BGSU Public Health Symposium works to shape the landscape of public health dialogue throughout the region and beyond.

  • Meet the BGSU eclipse experts: Dr. Andrew Layden Apr 5, 2024 2:57 PM Layden brings a love of astronomy to the classroom at BGSU, helping a wide range of students develop enthusiasm for the science.

  • BGSU strengthens support network for veteran and active military students through Green Zone training Apr 4, 2024 11:35 AM Committed to increasing support for military-connected students, BGSU held Green Zone training to build a network of allies across campus.

  • Going back to college: Why this BGSU student decided to re-enroll Apr 4, 2024 11:30 AM The value of a bachelor’s degree from BGSU became clearer to Ben Kott after on-the-job career exploration.

  • BGSU alumna credits mentorship during The Hatch with her continued success in fashion industry Apr 2, 2024 1:15 PM The advice Fatima Camara ‘17 received during The Hatch remains at the forefront as she develops her company, 10,000 Threads.

  • Service of BGSU fraternity and sorority students leads to award-filled academic year Mar 31, 2024 3:45 PM BGSU Fraternity and Sorority Life students and organizations claimed more than a dozen awards for philanthropic, leadership and academic successes.

  • Nationally-ranked BGSU Online criminal justice program delivers exceptional student experience Mar 26, 2024 8:21 AM The BGSU Master of Science in Criminal Justice program’s strong showings in U.S. News and World Reports rankings highlight a commitment to providing an education of value.

  • Quality and flexibility: Online MBA programs at BGSU hit right notes for non-traditional students Mar 20, 2024 10:55 AM Designed for working professionals and crafted by expert faculty and staff, online MBA programs at BGSU help advance careers for students of all backgrounds.

  • BGSU welcoming ideas worth sharing with 2024 TEDxBGSU speaker series Mar 14, 2024 10:16 AM TEDxBGSU 2024 to feature 20 inspiring talks from BGSU faculty, staff and students, alumni and community members.

  • BGSU State of the Region Conference highlights importance of digital equity for economic and societal benefit Mar 12, 2024 3:49 PM 2024 BGSU State of the Region Conference examines regional economic growth and ways to close the digital divide in northwestern Ohio and beyond.

  • Trailblazing women of BGSU football play an integral role in the program's success Mar 7, 2024 8:17 AM Damaris Linker, director of BGSU Football Operations, displays to young women the skills and work needed to have success in the field.

  • High-resolution mass spectrometer is a ‘game-changer’ for BGSU researchers and students Mar 6, 2024 12:02 PM A USDA grant paves the way for BGSU scientists and students to accelerate their research timelines with the use of cutting-edge technology.

  • BGSU Schmidthorst College of Business recognized as among the best worldwide Mar 5, 2024 9:51 AM Schmidthorst College of Business recognized for excellence in business education through accreditation extension by AACSB

  • Students thriving at BGSU Firelands Mar 1, 2024 2:28 PM BGSU Firelands students share their success stories and explain why the college was the right choice for them.

  • Empowering educators to empower students: Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell brings classroom insights to future teachers at BGSU Mar 1, 2024 1:18 PM BGSU welcomes National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell for an inspiring speech to future educators.

  • BGSU provides local school districts with mental health training through $1.8M federal grant Mar 1, 2024 10:04 AM The Communication and Connection for Safer Schools project supports safety in schools through training focused on mental health awareness and response, stress reduction and healthy communication and connection.

  • How BGSU students boosted a local library’s online presence with digital marketing Feb 27, 2024 2:42 PM Experiential learning is a hallmark of a BGSU education, providing students with opportunities beneficial to their future careers.

  • BGSU alumna fills crucial need in healthcare as a traveling medical laboratory scientist Feb 27, 2024 10:11 AM Haley Jacobs credits the rigorous education and supportive environment at BGSU for her success in medical laboratory science.

  • BGSU students gain firsthand knowledge of sports nutrition from Kansas City Chiefs dietitian Feb 23, 2024 4:27 PM BGSU students hear from a celebrity in the field of nutrition as the dietitian for the Kansas City Chiefs shares her experiences in the field during campus visit.

  • BGSU trustees focus on student success and experience at February meeting Feb 23, 2024 1:52 PM University trustees recognized continued success in attracting and retaining students, as well as the importance of research and creative activities, and took action to ensure BGSU remains relevant for future learners

  • BGSU Hockey team's celebrated run to NCAA title turns 40 Feb 22, 2024 4:34 PM As young men, choosing BGSU proved to be a life-changing decision for the players who made up the 1984 national championship hockey team, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this weekend.

  • BGSU Construction Management teams take top honors at regional builders competition Feb 21, 2024 1:32 PM BGSU School of the Built Environment students have the University's best showing ever at the New Builders Estimating Competition with first and second-place finishes.

  • 10,000 citations strong: How a dissertation topic defied skepticism and redefined marketing narratives Feb 21, 2024 11:09 AM 2004 digital communication research co-authored by BGSU professor surpasses 10,000 citations on Google Scholar.

  • BGSU Online degree addresses critical healthcare needs through new, flexible medical laboratory science program Feb 19, 2024 2:35 PM Recognizing the integral role of medical laboratory scientists in healthcare, BGSU Online develops a new program to meet workforce demands.

  • BGSU Sport Management students experience Super Bowl LVIII up close Feb 17, 2024 12:23 PM Students from the BGSU Sport Management program fill supporting roles to help with the Super Bowl held in Las Vegas.

  • BGSU lends expertise to groundbreaking $20M statewide study to understand mental illness Feb 14, 2024 4:43 PM Dr. Susan Brown, Dr. Kei Nomaguchi and Dr. Krista Westrick-Payne are among experts from across the state aiming to close the gap between the understanding of and treatment for Ohio’s mental illness epidemic.

  • In Their Words: DODC graduate blends music and research to create cohesion and connectivity within workplaces Feb 14, 2024 4:38 PM The two-time BGSU graduate discusses returning to school after nearly 30 years, finding value in the DODC program and turning passion into research.

  • From Bowling Green’s own to The President’s Own: BGSU alumnus Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin named director of U.S. Marine Band Feb 12, 2024 1:43 PM BGSU graduate Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin is now the director of U.S. Marine Band after first joining the ensemble as staff arranger in 2010.

  • BGSU Online degrees recognized among the nation's best in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Online Programs rankings Feb 8, 2024 10:52 AM Several BGSU undergraduate and graduate degree programs climbed to higher rankings for 2024, taking top honors for the state of Ohio and in the nation

  • Rising to the top: BGSU Online MBA program earns national recognition from U.S. News and World Report Feb 8, 2024 10:51 AM U.S. News & World Report ranks BGSU Online MBA program #4 among Ohio public universities and #120 in the nation in most recent online program rankings.

  • BGSU love story: Falcon Flames pay homage to University during recent nuptials Feb 8, 2024 10:31 AM Alumni Kohl and Hailey Taberner are now among the more than 11,300 married couples with degrees from BGSU, affectionately referred to as Falcon Flames.

  • Total solar eclipse 2024: What happens when the sky gets dark? Feb 7, 2024 10:00 AM “The Sky Has No Borders” is among the series of events BGSU is hosting ahead of April’s total solar eclipse.

  • Cleveland-area nurse improves patient care practice after completing flexible BGSU Online nursing program Feb 1, 2024 12:08 PM After completing the BGSU Online RN to BSN program, alumna Lauren Hyde can better advocate for patients and their families.

  • In Photos: BGSU welcomes Orel Hershiser to the 2024 Baseball First Pitch Dinner Jan 31, 2024 4:45 PM A packed Lenhart Grand Ballroom hears from BGSU Athletics Hall of Famer and World Series MVP Orel Hershiser at the Baseball First Pitch Dinner.

  • BGSU, MLB great Orel Hershiser returning to campus to support Falcon baseball Jan 25, 2024 1:50 PM The dinner, which will be emceed by award-winning sportscaster Jay Crawford '87, will bring friends of the program together for a night of socialization to support BGSU Baseball ahead of the 2024 season.

  • "It's a human experience" | BGSU hosting weekly speaker series on the historical and cultural significance of total solar eclipses Jan 24, 2024 1:15 PM BGSU faculty and experts from several colleges and departments will delve into various topics on the total solar eclipse.

  • BGSU helps regional manufacturers adapt to advances in smart manufacturing through microcredential training program Jan 24, 2024 10:07 AM BGSU was among 11 recipients nationwide and the only in Ohio to receive a $333,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to meet regional workforce needs.

  • BGSU alumnus creates safer communities as leader of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation Jan 24, 2024 9:31 AM With a BGSU degree in criminal justice and three decades in law enforcement, Bruce Pijanowski ‘88 now leads the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

  • BGSU Police Department becomes the first university agency in northwest Ohio to earn CALEA accreditation Jan 23, 2024 10:50 AM To achieve accreditation, the department was required to meet 183 pre-determined standards established by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies

  • BGSU students complete nearly 100,000 hours of community service in just over a year Jan 17, 2024 1:28 PM BGSU students record a monumental amount of community service hours in a little more than a year.

  • Two-time BGSU alumnus honored with prestigious ‘Giants of Broadcasting’ award Jan 17, 2024 10:53 AM Former president and CEO of Susquehanna Media Co. Dr. David Kennedy ‘76, ‘81 received the 2023 Giants of Broadcasting and Electronic Arts Award.

  • BGSU alumna recognized among the top 1% of teachers nationwide with prestigious Milken Educator Award Jan 16, 2024 4:37 PM Marissa McCarthy ‘08 received one of the teaching profession’s highest honors.

  • BGSU positions future teachers for success through extensive field classroom experience, novel technology Jan 16, 2024 12:22 PM Bowling Green State University remains a leader in teacher education, graduating among the state’s largest number of teachers.

  • Beauty in education: Graduate's BGSU Firelands story traces a journey from nursing to nurturing a thriving skincare business while balancing being a mom Jan 10, 2024 2:03 PM Post-traditional student Kasandra Garcia ‘23 persevered to earn a degree while supporting her children

  • BGSU among the first universities in the nation to use Amazon Just Walk Out technology on campus Jan 8, 2024 3:35 PM Cutting-edge technology in the new Market at Carillon Place allows shoppers to remove items from a shelf and then exit the store without stopping at a register.

  • BGSU Fine Arts Center displaying ‘Sharp Teeth’ Jan 8, 2024 2:25 PM Canadian-curated exhibit ‘Sharp Teeth’ will be presented at BGSU from Jan. 8 to Feb. 14.

  • From 'The New Yorker' to BGSU: Award-winning author and critic Alex Ross to unveil the magic of music in Hansen Musical Arts Series Jan 5, 2024 2:55 PM Hansen Musical Arts Series features residency by New Yorker music critic Alex Ross

  • BGSU Master of Architecture program becomes only one in northwestern Ohio to earn full NAAB accreditation Jan 5, 2024 2:38 PM The full, eight-year term paves the way for BGSU Master of Architecture graduates to secure professional licensure upon graduation.

  • BGSU College Student Personnel program marks 60 years of developing professionals to enhance and support the student experience Jan 5, 2024 2:23 PM The BGSU Master of Arts in College Student Personnel has prepared practitioners for positions in student affairs through the integration of college student personnel theory-based coursework that emphasizes student learning, growth and development for six decades.

  • BGSU senior documents the making of Team USA through internship Dec 22, 2023 9:11 AM Sport Management student Nathan Kubala earned the opportunity to photograph the creation of the U.S. Boxing Team for next summer’s Paris Olympics.

  • Ohio Department of Higher Education awards joint $1.7M grant to BGSU, UToledo to expand mental health workforce in northwest Ohio Dec 21, 2023 4:39 PM BGSU and UToledo will implement a comprehensive plan to address behavioral health workforce needs in the state, focused on education programs, trainings and scholarships.

  • BGSU honors Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor and two-time alumnus Randy Gardner Dec 20, 2023 5:02 PM BGSU alumnus Randy Gardner ’81, ’87 is retiring as Ohio Department of Higher Education chancellor, culminating a storied career in public service.

  • Honoring a global mathematician: The Dr. Arjun Gupta Endowment for Doctoral Research Dec 20, 2023 8:38 AM The family of the late Dr. Arjun K. Gupta has established a generous endowment for international doctoral statistics students and a classroom dedication.

  • BGSU Men’s Basketball Teams Up with Wood/Erie County Sheriffs for Christmas Spectacular Dec 19, 2023 1:37 PM The Bowling Green men's basketball team is partnering with the Sheriff departments of Wood County and Erie County for the 2023 BGSU Men's Basketball Christmas Spectacular Initiative, an event that brings a holiday celebration to families in the community who might not otherwise have one.

  • Supportive learning community helps BGSU freshman find sense of belonging on campus Dec 19, 2023 1:21 PM With the help of BGSU Admissions, pre-med student Andrew Maassel opens new doors in his first semester on campus.

  • In Wall Street Journal rankings, BGSU is Ohio’s #1 university for student experience, remains the top public university in the Midwest and beyond that students would choose again Dec 19, 2023 11:51 AM The new WSJ category for best student experience was powered by one of the largest-ever independent surveys of verified college students and recent graduates in the United States.

  • BGSU College of Musical Arts piano students earn top honors at the Ohio MTNA Young Artist competition Dec 19, 2023 9:37 AM Graduate student Giorgos Kyriazidis won the 2023 Ohio MTNA Young Artist piano competition and four other BGSU students took home top honors.

  • BGSU Online grad and Army veteran uses degree to drive electric vehicle manufacturing forward Dec 19, 2023 9:36 AM The BGSU Online MBA program helped Jeffrey Bivens ‘23 better understand the numerous facets of operating a business.

  • BGSU Firelands education students benefit from experiences at Propel Ohio Collegiate Leadership Summit Dec 19, 2023 9:32 AM BGSU Firelands students Gabrielle Witt and Savannah Stacy gain meaningful perspectives on civic leadership, education and the importance of advocacy.

  • Teaching avatars: BGSU is the only university in Ohio using Mursion, a cutting-edge technology that lets students practice teaching in a low-risk setting Dec 19, 2023 8:45 AM BGSU is using avatar-based technology to provide education majors with valuable training before they begin careers as teachers.

  • Machine learning: Study from BGSU doctoral student and professor finds AI capable of blurring lines in the art world Dec 19, 2023 8:40 AM Though people have difficulty discerning when artwork is made by a human or generative AI, the BGSU researchers found that they still reliably prefer manmade works of art.

  • BGSU alumna embraces nonlinear career path, crediting her success to the invaluable lessons learned at the University Dec 18, 2023 3:08 PM From two theater degrees to corporate America, Megan Grandstaff credits BGSU for the ‘many great things’ in her life.

  • Huntington Bank gift bolsters support provided to Thompson Family Scholars through the BGSU Kuhlin Career Hub Dec 13, 2023 4:15 PM A generous gift from Huntington Bank will broaden the support provided through the Kuhlin Career Hub.

  • BGSU Honors College student broadens worldview through medical shadowing experience in Greece Dec 13, 2023 2:06 PM BGSU junior Audrey Narhi shadowed doctors and nurses in Athens, Greece, providing a global perspective of her future profession.

  • BGSU researcher discovers presence of dangerous airborne neurotoxin near Great Salt Lake Dec 12, 2023 4:23 PM Toxicology research into the drying lakebed discovered high levels of the neurotoxin BMAA, which is highly correlated to increased rates of ALS.

  • BGSU graduate student receives statewide recognition for excellence in teaching Dec 12, 2023 4:12 PM Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics honors BGSU graduate student Kaitlyn Solymosi '22 with the Emerging Leader Award.

  • BGSU bands director invited to lead ensemble at prestigious Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference Dec 12, 2023 1:33 PM BGSU music faculty and alumni to be featured on the national stage during 77th annual Midwest Clinic.

  • BGSU computer science student lands summer internship at Nationwide after attending Kuhlin Hub Career EXPO Dec 11, 2023 12:25 PM Noah Grimmer received a summer internship at Nationwide Insurance after connecting with the company at the Kuhlin Hub Career EXPO.

  • BGSU trustees approve academic program updates during December meeting to drive student success and outcomes Dec 8, 2023 10:43 AM Trustees authorize updates to five degree and academic programs to align with professional and industry standards and support learning outcomes.

  • BGSU graduate student revels in helping students dress for success at Mr. Agne’s Career Collection Dec 5, 2023 2:27 PM Opened in 2020, Mr. Agne’s Career Collection provides BGSU students with free professional attire, ensuring they’re career-ready and confident for job and internship opportunities.

  • BGSU awarded $1.19M state grant to drive STEM education and careers in Ohio Dec 5, 2023 9:35 AM Funds will allow the University to develop new scholarships for incoming, high-achieving students who major in STEM-related fields

  • BGSU holding Fall 2023 Commencement exercises Dec. 8-9 Dec 1, 2023 3:38 PM Two-day celebration of student success will take place with ceremonies at the Stroh Center and the Wolfe Center for the Arts

  • An Orange Wave: The resurgence of the Falcon Fanatics Dec 1, 2023 3:11 PM The Falcon Fanatics, BGSU athletics' dedicated fan base, are making waves beyond campus, turning game-day seats into seas of orange while creating an infectious atmosphere that unites students, fans and the community.

  • 19th annual BGSU ArtsX to celebrate the arts through movement with featured artist Fringe Society Nov 29, 2023 2:01 PM ArtsX 2023 celebrates the creativity of BGSU students, faculty and staff and will include exhibits that explore physical, visual and auditory movement.

  • BGSU head volleyball coach nationally recognized for encouraging student-athletes to vote Nov 29, 2023 12:05 PM BGSU head volleyball coach Danijela Tomic was honored by ALL In Campus Democracy Challenge for her nonpartisan voter advocacy.

  • Alumni thrive in their careers and lives with BGSU Firelands education Nov 28, 2023 2:44 PM BGSU Firelands students share their success stories and explain why the college was the right choice for them.

  • BGSU Online MBA program ranks No. 1 in Ohio, according to Poets&Quants Nov 27, 2023 2:01 PM University program recognized as one of the nation's best for its commitment to rigorous academic standards, student experience and employment outcomes

  • Orel Hershiser speaks about the power of connections during visit to BGSU Nov 21, 2023 12:35 PM Now an award-winning broadcaster and entrepreneur, Orel Hershiser got his start at BGSU.

  • A WORLD OF Good Nov 20, 2023 3:24 PM BGSU celebrates its long-held ties with Kenya and the partnership that has enriched the University's diverse community and fostered remarkable success stories.

  • From BGSU to the Big Apple: Jon Waters leading national Band Directors Marching Band to Macy's Thanksgiving Parade stage Nov 20, 2023 12:25 PM This year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature a unique performance by the Band Directors Marching Band, led by the University's Jon Waters, as they showcase the impact of music education and honor the dedication of band directors across the nation.

  • BGSU sociology study prioritizes undergraduate student research and experiential learning Nov 16, 2023 11:30 AM A National Institutes of Health-funded study at BGSU will examine how people’s lives shaped their ability to adapt to the pandemic and will provide research opportunities for six undergraduate students.

  • BGSU inspires future generations of robotics engineers through the annual Falcon BEST Robotics competition Nov 15, 2023 2:49 PM High school students throughout Ohio and Indiana gain hands-on experience in robotics engineering through the Falcon BEST Robotics competition at BGSU.

  • BGSU alumna, a leading public health expert in Kenya, is integral in changing the global approach to parasitic diseases Nov 14, 2023 11:15 AM Dr. Njeri Wamae ‘80 has made substantial discoveries in parasitic disease treatment, aiming to improve the lives of those in her native Kenya and globally.

  • BGSU alumna and Kenyan native breaking barriers as global leader in technology Nov 14, 2023 11:08 AM Caroline Mukiira ‘01 credits her success to the foundational knowledge she received in the computer science program at BGSU.

  • BGSU grad turns love of quirky baseball fields into digital art Nov 14, 2023 10:44 AM As a digital arts major at BGSU, David Hrusovsky '23 created an extensive dataset and visualized it to research how and why baseball fields can be so unique.

  • BGSU professor’s founding of international scholarship organization helps facilitate connection between BGSU, Kenya Nov 13, 2023 6:11 PM KESSA, which held its first conferences at the University, has thrived in recent years with a helping hand from BGSU.

  • Pioneering inclusivity in space exploration: BGSU linguist makes a historic walk on simulated Martian terrain Nov 13, 2023 11:54 AM BGSU linguist Dr. Sheri Wells-Jensen served as mission communications officer and accessibility officer for the Inclusion 1 mission inside the Space Analog for the Moon and Mars facility as part of Biosphere 2.

  • Military Student Advocacy Day in Columbus highlights BGSU support for military and veteran students Nov 9, 2023 2:17 PM Representatives from the University met with Ohio lawmakers in to discuss the many ways BGSU supports active military and veteran students with its mission of higher education.

  • BGSU Student Veterans of America members embarking on 22-mile ruck to honor fallen heroes and raise awareness on veteran suicide crisis Nov 8, 2023 5:01 PM The 22 miles between the UT Glass Bowl and Doyt L. Perry Stadium is symbolic as each mile represents the number of veterans and military members lost to suicide each day nationwide.

  • BGSU students create public good through experiential learning course in nonprofit management Nov 8, 2023 11:56 AM BGSU students learn to fundraise and award grants to local nonprofit organizations through a uniquely designed nonprofit management course.

  • From BGSU to Kenya's attorney general: The inspiring journey of James B. Karugu '62 Nov 8, 2023 10:45 AM James B. Karugu '62 was the first Kenyan student to attend BGSU and went on to be Kenya's second attorney general

  • BGSU senior fights food waste with innovative new program Nov 7, 2023 3:48 PM Dietz turns unserved dining hall food into complete frozen meals, avoiding food waste and benefiting those in need.

  • Lifelong nurse achieves dream of earning bachelor’s degree through BGSU RN to BSN program Nov 7, 2023 11:46 AM Recent BGSU alumna and lifelong nurse Laura Bogard lauds the value of the RN to BSN program.

  • BGSU, UToledo partner for Battle of I-75 Giving Challenge Nov 6, 2023 3:47 PM Supporters can give a minimum of $5 to be counted as a donor and make a positive impact on students and programs

  • BGSU Votes grows student voter registrations ahead of Election Day with weekly presence on campus Nov 6, 2023 3:15 PM BGSU Votes doubled student voter registration totals from last year through robust educational and outreach strategies.

  • BGSU remains the No. 1 university in the Midwest for veterans and active military students Nov 6, 2023 2:36 PM BGSU ranks No. 1 in the Midwest for its support of veterans and active military students by Military Times in its Best for Vets annual rankings.

  • BGSU and Toledo Zoo expand partnership to establish a comprehensive fellowship program that provides students with valuable career experience Nov 2, 2023 10:10 AM BGSU and the Toledo Zoo established a fellowship program to position students for professional success in an expansion of a partnership launched earlier this year.

  • In Photos: Fall on Campus 2023 Nov 1, 2023 3:24 PM BGSU campus is cloaked in fall hues as autumn arrives in Bowling Green.

  • BGSU alumna fulfills childhood dream as Toledo Zoo small mammal keeper and aims to inspire future zoologists Nov 1, 2023 9:05 AM BGSU alumna Molly Beattie '15, '18 becomes small mammal keeper at Toledo Zoo

  • Netflix series 'All the Light We Cannot See’ is based on a novel written by BGSU alumnus Nov 1, 2023 8:53 AM The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “All the Light We Cannot See” by BGSU alumnus Anthony Doerr ‘99 was adapted into a limited Netflix series premiering Nov. 2.

  • From Huron to Bowling Green and beyond: BGSU alumnus finds remarkable success in accounting career Oct 30, 2023 4:44 PM Ryan Cook '15, '16 benefits from both BGSU campuses, leveraging affordability and dedicated professors for a successful career.

  • BGSU alumna Nicole Lovince stars in her first horror film, calling it the ‘perfect Halloween flick’ Oct 30, 2023 9:45 AM Alumna Nicole Lovince ‘09 lauds her experience at BGSU and its role in helping her succeed in the entertainment industry.

  • BGSU awards first doctorate in data science four years after launching rigorous program to meet workforce demands Oct 25, 2023 9:54 AM Dr. Jishan Ahmed '23 is the first to earn a doctorate in data science from BGSU.

  • In Photos: BGSU Family Weekend 2023 Oct 25, 2023 8:58 AM BGSU welcomes families with activities and events on Family Weekend 2023

  • BGSU computer science professor developing novel open-source differencing tool funded by a $750K grant Oct 24, 2023 2:18 PM BGSU computer science professor Dr. Michael Decker is collaborating with Kent State University to develop an open-source differencing tool for software developers.

  • Falcons Football Legacy: Group of former players - who also are fathers of five current Falcons - unite for coin toss on Family Weekend Oct 23, 2023 5:10 PM BGSU football program also boasts a fourth-generation Falcon on the team, tracing gridiron greatness back to his great-grandfather.

  • Family heirloom reveals BGSU education connection 120 years in the making Oct 20, 2023 8:40 PM The Gilicinski family discovered Caroline Gilicinski '23 had a 120-year-old connection to the current BGSU campus: her great-great-grandmother taught at the Little Red Schoolhouse building more than a century earlier.

  • Falcon News In Brief: BGSU Math Camp nationally awarded Oct 19, 2023 8:50 AM BGSU Weekly Briefs, Oct. 18: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni.

  • BGSU Green Fund has supported nearly $2 million in projects for a ‘greener’ University Oct 18, 2023 2:50 PM Established in 2010, the BGSU Student Green Initiatives Fund has helped the University become nationally recognized as an environmentally responsible institution.

  • Kuhlin Hub positions BGSU students for professional success through the University’s first-ever Career EXPO Week Oct 12, 2023 11:17 AM The Michael and Sara Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connections held the University’s first-ever Career EXPO Week as part of its commitment to position BGSU students for professional success.

  • Celebrating 50 years: BGSU visual communication technology program a pioneer in preparing students for top-notch careers Oct 11, 2023 2:00 PM For five decades, the BGSU VCT program has used a unique interdisciplinary approach in preparing students to become effective visual media problem-solvers.

  • A loneliness epidemic: BGSU researchers are working to uncover why lonely individuals face an increased risk of heart disease Oct 11, 2023 1:50 PM Dr. Daniel Maitland, an associate psychology professor at BGSU, is studying the connection between loneliness and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

  • For a second consecutive year, a BGSU student is honored as a national Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholar Oct 4, 2023 10:15 AM Junior Elyse Adrian is honored as an Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholar, making BGSU the only university in Ohio to have a Voyager Scholar in each cohort since the scholarship's inception.

  • BGSU introduces 3 innovative new engineering degrees that uniquely weave together science and application to meet industry needs Oct 4, 2023 10:00 AM Bowling Green State University creates new academic programs to meet the surging demands of advanced manufacturing, offering comprehensive degrees in robotics, electronics, and mechanical engineering for future industry leaders.

  • 3 honorees form the newest class of the BGSU Academy of Distinguished Alumni Oct 4, 2023 9:45 AM BGSU welcomes three new inductees to the Academy of Distinguished Alumni - Anthony E. Doerr ’99, Rear Adm. June E. Ryan, USCG (Ret.) ’84 and Allen W. Schmidthorst ’17 (Hon.).

  • BGSU to welcome acclaimed author and screenwriter Benjamin Percy as part of Creative Minds Series Oct 3, 2023 3:31 PM Benjamin Percy’s visit to BGSU, which is free and open to the public, will include the author reading an excerpt from his new novel, “The Sky Vault.”

  • A journey beyond: BGSU alumnus Jan Bell '76 turns an inspirational lens on life, nature and his battle against cancer Oct 3, 2023 2:23 PM BGSU alumnus Jan Bell '76, grand prize Ansel Adams Photo Competition winner, realizes his dream of creating a collection of his most-prized images in a hardcover book.

  • Navigating by nature: BGSU research reveals songbirds' surprising reliance on Lake Erie islands for migration Oct 3, 2023 10:00 AM An ongoing study by BGSU professor Dr. Verner Bingman and graduate student Murphy Harrington highlights the resourcefulness of migratory birds in using land-based, topographic features to guide their migration.

  • BGSU-led tutoring camps connect pre-service teachers with K-12 students for back-to-school prep Oct 3, 2023 9:13 AM The program, made possible through an Ohio Statewide Math and Literacy Tutoring Grant, is already yielding dividends for both University and K-12 students.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Sep 28, 2023 12:25 PM BGSU Weekly Briefs, Sept. 27: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • From BGSU graduates to philanthropic paragons: McLeod's impact leads to Mathematical Sciences Building renaming Sep 28, 2023 8:54 AM The BGSU Mathematical Sciences Building becomes Mitchell B. McLeod Hall in tribute to alumni family's commitment to their alma mater.

  • Honoring the visionaries: 4 BGSU founders shaped Ohio's educational landscape Sep 28, 2023 8:45 AM Celebrate BGSU Founders Day by delving into the remarkable journey of the visionaries who shaped Ohio's educational landscape.

  • From vision to reality: The founding of BGSU in 1910 Sep 28, 2023 8:30 AM Here's how the University came into existence 113 years ago.

  • Founders Day Fast Facts 2023 Sep 27, 2023 1:58 PM

  • BGSU computer science program’s strong reputation is bolstered by student and alumni success in ‘Big Tech’ and large regional companies Sep 27, 2023 11:07 AM The BGSU computer science program has long been regarded for producing highly qualified graduates prepared to solve technology’s biggest problems.

  • In photos: Homecoming 2023 Sep 26, 2023 4:00 PM Homecoming celebrations at BGSU featured a variety of events that fostered reunions and created new memories for Falcons past and present.

  • For Falcons, By Falcons: Kuhlin Hub launches Falcon Professional Network to connect alumni and students for career success Sep 26, 2023 10:04 AM Discover Falcon Professional Network, Bowling Green State University's groundbreaking platform connecting alumni, students and employer partners for mentorship and career success

  • BGSU trustees recognize University's continued success at September meeting Sep 22, 2023 12:02 PM University is experiencing near-record enrollment and historic retention rates while garnering accolades for its support of student success and outcomes

  • In Photos: Acclaimed screenwriter and filmmaker Ryan RedCorn visits BGSU as part of In The Round speaker series Sep 20, 2023 1:17 PM During his visit to the Donnell Theatre, Ryan RedCorn screened his short film, “Dead Bird Hearts,” and played host to an hour-long question-and-answer session for visitors.

  • Swing into Spidey-Con: BGSU hosting Spider-Man in Popular Culture Conference at Jerome Library with expert panels and keynote speakers Sep 20, 2023 9:46 AM On Sept. 29-30, the BGSU Department of Popular Culture will play host to the Spider-Man conference, which is free and open to the public.

  • U.S. News & World Report ranks BGSU among top-tier institutions in the nation for 18th straight year Sep 18, 2023 4:23 PM BGSU ranks among top-tier universities in the nation in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, with strong showings in undergraduate psychology, computer science, economics, business and nursing programs.

  • More students than ever are choosing BGSU. Here’s why: Sep 18, 2023 10:29 AM With a focus on student success that's broader and more personal than other universities, BGSU's nationally recognized programs such as Life Design lead to near-record enrollment and retention.

  • Harbaugh family roots run deep in BGSU history Sep 15, 2023 10:49 AM Ahead of a big Falcon football game at the Big House in Ann Arbor, Harbaugh family legacy runs deep in Bowling Green

  • BGSU Athletics bolsters support and mentorship of student-athletes through a new partnership with Life Design Sep 14, 2023 2:51 PM Life Design at BGSU is broadening its impact in a newly established partnership with the Athletics Department to enhance the experiences of the University’s Division I athletes.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Sep 13, 2023 12:05 PM BGSU Weekly Briefs, Sept. 13: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • Ongoing BGSU research in Kenya offers insight on what could lie ahead for harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie Sep 13, 2023 9:08 AM Researchers traveled to Lake Victoria for a second time to build on their research into toxic algae development with partners from Kisii University and Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute

  • BGSU education researchers undertake a 5-year project to revamp mathematics word problem assessments for students via computer adaptations Sep 13, 2023 8:25 AM Contextually based mathematics problems, which have become increasingly relevant in the modern workforce, are the focus of BGSU research aimed at advancing computer-adaptive testing in mathematics education.

  • Formative experience bolsters BGSU student’s passion for narrowing the gender gap in aviation Sep 12, 2023 4:23 PM BGSU senior and aspiring pilot Olivia Thornton values her role in inspiring the next generation of female aviators.

  • BGSU freshman discovers unlikely coincidence after moving into her residence hall Sep 12, 2023 2:38 PM BGSU freshman Ash Drinkert discovered during move-in that she’s in the same room her stepmother lived in when she attended the University in the 1980s.

  • Celebrating a century of harmony: BGSU Falcon Marching Band marks 100 years of musical legacy Sep 6, 2023 3:25 PM BGSU Falcon Marching Band celebrates 100 years of University spirit and music performance excellence on and off the field.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Sep 5, 2023 4:16 PM BGSU Weekly Briefs, Sept. 5: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • Two-time BGSU alumnus debuting luxury streetwear brand at New York Fashion Week Sep 5, 2023 2:55 PM Alaa El-Madhoun ‘21, ‘23 is the first BGSU graduate to showcase his clothing brand at New York Fashion Week.

  • Center for Faculty Excellence creates AI-related event series for BGSU learning community Aug 30, 2023 11:15 AM As Generative Artificial Intelligence becomes an increasingly important topic in academia, the BGSU Center for Faculty Excellence series aims to educate and facilitate dialogue about its use in college classrooms.

  • BGSU Firelands receives a $35K grant to enhance environmental science education in high schools Aug 30, 2023 10:52 AM BGSU Firelands was awarded a grant pursued by chemistry professor Dr. Subhalakshmi Nagarajan to enhance environmental science education in high schools.

  • As conservation storytellers, BGSU alumni create impact through their global wildlife films Aug 23, 2023 9:07 AM BGSU alumni Justin Grubb ‘14 and Alex Goetz ‘13 share global stories of conservation through their video production company, Running Wild Media.

  • BGSU aviation program expands fleet amid record enrollment, protects promise of students flying within first year Aug 19, 2023 7:00 AM The expansion of the BGSU aviation fleet was supported through a key public-private partnership between the University and North Star Companies.

  • BGSU welcomes one of its largest, highest-achieving classes in history at Convocation Aug 18, 2023 5:47 PM The Class of 2027 is the University's largest since the global pandemic.

  • BGSU professor fosters student success through the establishment of the Criminal Justice Learning Community Aug 15, 2023 3:18 PM Catherine Pape, a winner of a 2023 MAC Outstanding Faculty Award, jumpstarted a learning community for students studying criminal justice.

  • Class of 2023: Artist fulfills lifelong passion while obtaining BGSU degree and studying and working in Italy Aug 14, 2023 2:56 PM BGSU graduate school opened new doors for Jeffrey Eden, who is now an internationally recognized artist.

  • Life Design at BGSU: High-achieving student appreciates University’s unique approach to teaching valuable life skills Aug 11, 2023 9:21 AM The benefits of the University’s Life Design program became clearer for junior Lukas Wise as he delved deeper into the course.

  • Class of 2023: BGSU softball standout excelled on and off the field, earning back-to-back degrees and a place in University athletics history Aug 10, 2023 10:05 AM Hannah Davies ‘22, ‘23 succeeded academically and athletically as an undergraduate and graduate student-athlete at BGSU.

  • From Ohio to Thailand: BGSU researchers explore mindfulness partnership to transform the lives of nurse aides Aug 8, 2023 2:47 PM An innovative mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy developed by BGSU psychologists and researchers in Thailand aims to improve nurse aides' well-being and job performance in Ohio and internationally.

  • In Photos: Summer Commencement 2023 Aug 8, 2023 11:15 AM BGSU held the 307th Commencement ceremonies on Aug. 5

  • Class of 2023: Criminal justice major discovers career pathway through internships, learning community and Life Design Aug 8, 2023 9:50 AM Accelerated bachelor’s to master’s program suits Karlee Augustus, who is on the fast track to pursuing a career as a probation officer.

  • BGSU alumnus Wiley Blevins receives an honorary doctorate for his pioneering phonics work and international impact on reading and literacy Aug 5, 2023 11:15 AM BGSU bestowed an honorary degree upon alumnus and renowned literacy specialist Wiley Blevins in recognition of his commitment to global literacy education.

  • Pay It Forward Scholars Fund turns financial support into community of giving Aug 4, 2023 8:11 AM The scholarship program reflects the experience of C. Raymond Marvin '60, '17 (Hon.) a former grant recipient at BGSU who aims to connect scholarship recipients with each other and the fund.

  • BGSU holding Summer 2023 Commencement exercises Aug. 4-5 Aug 2, 2023 1:27 PM University offering ceremony for all associate, bachelor's and master's degree candidates with a separate ceremony for doctoral candidates.

  • BGSU hosts second annual Ohio Anti-Hazing Summit Aug 1, 2023 4:47 PM Attendees participated in multiple collaborative workshops focused on prevention education, innovative resources, best practices and strategies to eliminate hazing that has plagued college campuses nationwide

  • BGSU alumna credits co-op experiences for launching graphic design career at Pro Football Hall of Fame Aug 1, 2023 8:58 AM BGSU VCT alumna Sara Wehner designed many key visual elements for the Class of 2023 Enshrinement ceremonies at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

  • BGSU shines at Ohio State Fair with total solar eclipse STEM presentations for fairgoers Aug 1, 2023 8:00 AM BGSU brings STEM expertise to Ohio State Fair to inform and inspire fairgoers ahead of total solar eclipse

  • National Center for Family and Marriage Research at BGSU reports never-married adults comprise lowest percentage of U.S. homeowners Jul 26, 2023 3:46 PM Research from the National Center for Family and Marriage Research is poised to open doors for future studies on never-married adults in the U.S., a population that has doubled since 1960.

  • BGSU collaborates with local healthcare partners to offer critical maternal complications training Jul 21, 2023 3:49 PM The continuing education sessions aim to save lives by offering nurses specialized, hands-on training to deal with dangerous pregnancy complications.

  • BGSU celebrates 25 years of developing student leaders through Sidney A. Ribeau President’s Leadership Academy Jul 21, 2023 2:37 PM The Sidney A. Ribeau President’s Leadership Academy celebrated its momentous 25th anniversary at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Global impact: Recent BGSU alumna completes online RN to BSN degree while living overseas Jul 13, 2023 1:02 PM The convenience and flexibility of the 100% online RN to BSN program allowed Audra Rudolph ‘22 to achieve her educational goals overseas.

  • Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership partners with Wood County to expand student programming Jul 11, 2023 10:23 AM The partnership between BGSU and Wood County represents a shared commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in the University’s home county.

  • BGSU alumnus among top 1% of Air Force ROTC cadets chosen for highly competitive NATO combat pilot training program Jul 5, 2023 9:15 AM BGSU alumnus Nicholas Kowalski ‘23 was chosen for a highly competitive pilot training program as a top cadet in Air Force ROTC Detachment 620 at the University and nationwide.

  • In Photos: Golden Falcons reunion 2023 Jun 28, 2023 4:40 PM Golden Falcons reunite at BGSU to recall their college days

  • BGSU Honors Learning Community coordinator receives US presidential recognition for community service Jun 27, 2023 3:55 PM Christina Igl, BGSU Honors Learning Community coordinator, hopes to inspire students to find joy in giving back to their communities.

  • Ohio Business Week at BGSU empowers high school students to explore entrepreneurship, business careers Jun 27, 2023 12:35 PM The program, hosted at BGSU for the first time this year, is a crash course in business for high school students interested in the field.

  • Life Design at BGSU: Early engagement in Life Design leads to fulfilling college experience, opportunity to graduate early Jun 23, 2023 1:39 PM BGSU junior Maria Signorino gives nod to Life Design for helping set her up for success.

  • BGSU trustees recognize distinguished alumni, honor faculty success at June meeting Jun 22, 2023 7:56 AM Trustees approved a building naming, celebrated teaching quality and finalized general and operating budgets for the new fiscal year

  • BGSU to host Ohio Business Week program for first time Jun 16, 2023 1:41 PM Ohio Business Week educates the next generation of business professionals with industry best practices and concepts

  • Game on: Esports shifting paradigm of athletics at colleges and universities nationwide Jun 15, 2023 4:10 PM BGSU is among a growing list of colleges and universities nationwide appealing to a generation of online gamers through esports programs.

  • BGSU hosts American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye Girls State conference Jun 12, 2023 2:34 PM Last held at BGSU in 1997, Buckeye Girls State educates rising Ohio high school students about city, county and state government

  • Life Design at BGSU: Student refuses to let first semester challenges define future Jun 12, 2023 11:30 AM BGSU junior Sam Rutherford credits Life Design with helping him forge a new path after a difficult start to college.

  • Mission possible: BGSU alumni land in 48 states in fewer than 48 hours in successful world-record attempt Jun 7, 2023 3:46 PM BGSU alumni Barry Behnfeldt ‘83 and Aaron Wilson ‘04 successfully executed their 5,008-mile trek in hopes of setting a Guinness World Record for the fastest journey by plane through all 48 contiguous U.S. states.

  • Closing the loop: BGSU researchers devise ‘green chemistry’ method to recycle, upcycle silicone Jun 5, 2023 8:55 AM Silicone, which mostly ends up in landfills, can be repurposed using a methodology tested in Dr. Joe Furgal’s BGSU lab.

  • MISSION COMPLETE | 48 states in 48 hours: BGSU alumni pilots attempt to set world record for fastest journey by plane across U.S. Jun 5, 2023 8:00 AM Guinness World Records now will certify the quest completed by two BGSU alumni to set a world record for the fastest journey by plane through all 48 contiguous United States while also bringing attention to careers in aviation.

  • BGSU College of Musical Arts alumni reunite on stage for first time in two decades to perform ‘Symphony of a Thousand’ Jun 1, 2023 3:21 PM BGSU alumni Adam Landry ‘08 and Christopher Kanney ‘08 reunited to perform one of the largest-scale choral works in the classical concert repertoire at the Cincinnati May Festival.

  • A new chapter: BGSU School of Nursing celebrates as first cohort of graduates enter workforce Jun 1, 2023 11:58 AM The BGSU School of Nursing embarked on a new chapter in nursing education as the first cohort of students graduated with BSN degrees in April.

  • Class of 2023: Firelands grad and new mom creates her own pathway to graduation May 30, 2023 11:44 AM Inclusive early childhood education major Viviana Robinson ’23 creates her own pathway to graduation day.

  • Designing a community of care May 24, 2023 4:07 PM BGSU has bolstered its mental health services and programming, enacting a campuswide approach to supporting students’ health and well-being.

  • BGSU alumna lands dream job working on music tours, commits to helping others succeed May 22, 2023 9:57 AM Alumna Camryn Joyce ‘21 wants to help fellow BGSU graduates find success in live video production by being a resource in the industry.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news May 19, 2023 1:46 PM May 19 - "BGSU Weekly Briefs, Feb. 16: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni"

  • BGSU student honored as Newman Civic Fellow for commitment to creating positive change May 18, 2023 9:31 AM BGSU Honors student Kaylee Ann Ries named Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact

  • 40th annual Administrative Staff Council Awards recognize achievement and dedication of staff May 15, 2023 4:16 PM BGSU administrative staff were recognized and celebrated at the ASC Awards and Recognition Ceremony on May 9.

  • NEW PHOTOS: BGSU partners to provide U.S. Department of Defense with electronically dimmable protective eyewear May 15, 2023 11:03 AM BGSU photochemical scientists are researching ways to enhance the durability of electronically dimmable eyewear to meet the stringent requirements of the U.S. Air Force.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news May 12, 2023 3:31 PM BGSU Weekly Briefs, May 12: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • 'It can truly change lives' | The Firelands Grant creates affordable path to higher education May 12, 2023 12:07 PM The Firelands Grant covers the remaining balance after a student’s instructional and general fees if they are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant.

  • BGSU honors two outgoing trustees, welcomes new chair and national trustee May 5, 2023 4:12 PM At its May meeting, the BGSU Board of Trustees announced Dr. Thomas Shehab ’90 as a new national trustee.

  • BGSU trustees honor faculty, celebrate opening of Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connections at May meeting May 5, 2023 2:37 PM Trustees approve election of Drew C. Forhan '81 as the new board chair and the addition of Dr. Thomas Shehab ’90 as new national chair

  • Life Design at BGSU: Reception celebrates Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connections, dedicated to helping students align interests, future career opportunities May 4, 2023 8:58 PM BGSU celebrates the Michael and Sara Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connections, part of the Life Design ecosystem

  • In Photos: Spring Commencement 2023 May 4, 2023 3:31 PM BGSU held the 306th Commencement ceremonies on April 28 and 29

  • Class of 2023: BGSU Honors College student inspired to pursue dual degree in medicine and research through MD/Ph.D. program May 4, 2023 2:17 PM Honors College student Mackenna Starr couldn’t imagine limiting herself to research or medicine, so she’s pursuing them both after graduating from BGSU.

  • Inaugural Hooding Ceremony honors BGSU doctoral student achievements May 2, 2023 4:44 PM BGSU holds inaugural separate Hooding Ceremony to honor achievements of doctoral students and faculty

  • Class of 2023: Mother-daughter tandem earns BGSU degrees on same day May 2, 2023 1:41 PM BGSU volleyball player Jaden Walz and mother Michelle walk across the stage together at Spring 2023 Commencement.

  • Class of 2023: Honors College graduate uses Life Design thinking to forge her own path Apr 28, 2023 4:55 PM BGSU senior Rachel Durbin explored the big questions Life Design seeks to answer and found how to apply her values to a career.

  • Class of 2023: Schmidthorst College of Business graduate explores all BGSU has to offer Apr 27, 2023 3:06 PM As a BGSU student, senior Matt DeAmon used natural curiosity to grow personally and professionally.

  • BGSU Resort and Attraction Management degree now available online Apr 27, 2023 1:49 PM BGSU is expanding its industry-regarded degree program to include a 100% online option to support student learning and outcomes

  • Class of 2023: BGSU Schmidthorst College of Business student creating public good through children’s book on climate change Apr 27, 2023 9:28 AM BGSU senior Jade Rush authored a book to inspire children to take action on environmental issues.

  • Class of 2023: College of Musical Arts graduate connects cultures with music Apr 27, 2023 9:27 AM Accomplished oboe player Martha Hudson brings Latin American heritage to her studies of the technical and expressive aspects of the instrument.

  • Life Design at BGSU: Kuhlin Hub leader to ‘open new doors’ for students through meaningful career exploration, measurable support Apr 27, 2023 8:00 AM Steve Russell joins BGSU as the inaugural assistant vice president and executive director of the Michael and Sara Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connections, an integral part of the Life Design initiative.

  • BGSU holding Spring 2023 Commencement exercises starting Friday Apr 26, 2023 7:07 PM The University will also recognize the accomplishments of alumna Betty Montgomery '70 and distinguished professor Dr. David Fulton

  • ‘We were friends working together for something wonderful’ | University bestows honorary doctorate upon founder of BGSU computer science department Apr 26, 2023 2:46 PM Dr. David Fulton, visionary founder of BGSU computer science department, receives honorary doctorate

  • BGSU alumna, trailblazer Betty Montgomery '70 receives honorary doctorate of public service Apr 26, 2023 2:15 PM University bestows honorary doctorate on former Ohio Attorney General Betty Montgomery '70

  • Class of 2023: Graduate student advocating for inclusivity for LGBTQ+ dietetics professionals Apr 26, 2023 9:46 AM Claire Tibboles felt compelled to help impart change

  • Class of 2023: Journalism graduate finds voice in world of motorsports Apr 25, 2023 3:28 PM Using skills honed at BGSU, graduating senior Taylor Kitchen turned a passion for auto racing into her career path.

  • Class of 2023: BGSU finance major gets early start to career following successful internship Apr 25, 2023 9:00 AM Joshua Auten began full-time job as financial planning and analysis analyst in January

  • BGSU graduate programs ranked among best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report Apr 25, 2023 8:57 AM BGSU education, business graduate programs ranked among best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report

  • Class of 2023: Senior inspired to pursue graduate degree in student affairs from experiences at BGSU Apr 24, 2023 4:48 PM BGSU senior Malcolm Massey is planning to attend graduate school to create change in college student affairs.

  • BGSU, Toledo Zoo partner to expand Wild Toledo conservation program Apr 24, 2023 4:31 PM Wild Toledo maintains a state-licensed native plant nursery and performs full-service native landscaping and native prairie installations

  • Class of 2023: Nursing student among inaugural group of BSN graduates from School of Nursing Apr 24, 2023 1:07 PM BGSU School of Nursing student Anna Winger hopes to emulate her professors' passion for nursing as she begins her career.

  • BGSU contributes $3.1B to state economy in 2021-22, economic impact study shows Apr 19, 2023 6:30 PM BGSU contributes to a more prosperous Ohio economy that benefits key stakeholders of students, taxpayers and society.

  • BUILT for the future Apr 17, 2023 4:07 PM With real-world collaboration at the forefront of its curriculum, the School of the Built Environment marries two areas of expertise that work together before and after graduation.

  • BGSU Teacher Job Fair sees record number of schools, students interviewed Apr 17, 2023 11:46 AM Record-breaking BGSU Teacher Job Fair featured networking and in-person interviewing for open education positions throughout the region.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Apr 13, 2023 1:27 PM BGSU Weekly Briefs, April 14: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • BGSU researchers’ bio-based photocuring technology garnering attention of top U.S. companies Apr 10, 2023 4:23 PM Dr. Jayaraman Sivaguru and BGSU graduate student Sruthy Baburaj have generated interest in their bio-based photocuring technology through the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps program.

  • BGSU alumna, renowned nutrition expert authors book to aid dietitians in asserting professional authority Apr 10, 2023 4:00 PM Distinguished alumna Dr. Susan Calvert Finn ‘66 aims to strengthen the authority of registered dietitians as knowledgeable and trusted resources through her newest book.

  • BGSU faculty, students give back to community through LivelyU programming Apr 7, 2023 11:39 AM BGSU faculty and students are offering their expertise through LivelyU lifelong learning courses, which aim to engage older adults in a wide range of subject areas.

  • BGSU students’ research contributes to growing partnership with global company headquartered locally Apr 7, 2023 11:23 AM BGSU and Bowling Green, Ohio-based Betco Corporation have engaged in a mutually beneficial partnership focused on research and student opportunities.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Apr 6, 2023 11:22 AM BGSU Weekly Briefs, April 7: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • Falcon egg spotted in Wood County Courthouse clock tower nest Apr 5, 2023 10:46 AM Falcon Cam reveals the first peregrine falcon egg of the spring at the Wood County Courthouse clock tower.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Mar 31, 2023 1:11 PM BGSU Weekly Briefs, March 31: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • Two-time BGSU alumna committed to addressing discipline inequities in public schools, changing educational landscape Mar 31, 2023 1:03 PM BGSU alumna Roxanne Allen ‘03, ‘22 has dedicated her career to public education and is committed to narrowing the exclusionary discipline gap of Black students, which was the focus of her doctoral dissertation.

  • BGSU formally dedicates Kokosing Hall, home of the School of the Built Environment Mar 27, 2023 7:57 PM BGSU dedicates Kokosing Hall, former Park Avenue building, as home of School of the Built Environment

  • Post-traditional graduate rediscovers ‘love of learning’ after returning to BGSU Mar 24, 2023 9:58 AM Recent alumnus Ben Headlee credits BGSU eCampus with reigniting his passion for learning.

  • In The Round to bring ‘presence’ to Native American creative works Mar 24, 2023 8:53 AM In The Round, a speaker series featuring Native American and Indigenous creatives, aims to bring visibility to modern Native American art works.

  • TEDxBGSU speakers highlight public good through wide range of topics Mar 22, 2023 9:00 AM TEDxBGSU 2023 shone a light on ideas, stories and innovation from the BGSU community, all of which are tied together by the University mission to do public good.

  • The real deal: BGSU undergraduate students earn vital research experience through H2Ohio Mar 21, 2023 1:29 PM Students are performing key roles as researchers in the H2Ohio program, an initiative that aims to improve water quality around the state.

  • BGSU honors six change-makers at the 9th annual Women of Distinction Awards Mar 16, 2023 3:30 PM The ninth annual Women of Distinction Awards recognized six women for advocating for gender equity and empowering women on campus.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Mar 16, 2023 10:40 AM BGSU Weekly Briefs, March 15: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • BGSU graduate named Minor League Baseball Executive of the Year Mar 15, 2023 4:00 PM For Mike Nutter ’96, a career in baseball began with a BGSU degree and an internship that shaped his professional life.

  • BGSU media students aid alumnus Steve Hartman with CBS ‘On the Road’ segment Mar 10, 2023 7:00 PM The CBS ‘On The Road’ anchor worked with BG24 Falcon Media students to shoot footage for a unique BGSU story.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Mar 10, 2023 9:15 AM BGSU Weekly Briefs, March 10: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • Two BGSU students recognized as ‘2023 Students to Watch’ by Graphic Design USA Mar 9, 2023 4:21 PM Two BGSU graphic design students were recognized among the country’s top emerging graphic designers by Graphic Design USA, one of the creative industry’s premier publications.

  • Local emergency room nurse credits University's RN to BSN program with making her a ‘better-prepared nurse’ Mar 7, 2023 1:55 PM Jessica Wilkinson enrolled in the online RN to BSN program to advance her career in healthcare and has been overwhelmed by the support she’s received in the School of Nursing at BGSU.

  • Respiratory Care program at BGSU Firelands pivots to hybrid model starting in Fall 2023 Mar 6, 2023 11:45 AM In response to workforce needs and student feedback, the BGSU Firelands Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care program will widen its reach by requiring in-person classes just one day per week.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Mar 3, 2023 8:36 AM BGSU Weekly Briefs, March 3: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • In Photos: Freddie and Frieda identities revealed, SICSIC seniors unmasked Mar 1, 2023 11:45 AM The identities of six BGSU Freddie and Frieda Falcon mascots and two SICSIC members were revealed during men's basketball and ice hockey games.

  • 18 BGSU researchers rank among top 2% worldwide in Stanford University report Feb 28, 2023 3:31 PM A Stanford University report recognizes 18 BGSU researchers as experts in their fields based on multiple citation metrics.

  • BGSU Sports Management Alliance students go behind the scenes at Super Bowl LVII Feb 27, 2023 4:35 PM Twenty students from BGSU traveled to Arizona to assist with the Super Bowl Experience and gameday operations for the Super Bowl between Philadelphia and Kansas City.

  • Student success - by design Feb 27, 2023 1:28 PM The opening of the Geoffrey H. Radbill Center for College and Life Design signifies a new chapter in the growth and evolution of Life Design at BGSU.

  • BGSU trustees use February meeting to set future path for academic programs, approve Slater Family Ice Arena renovation, honor faculty Feb 24, 2023 4:32 PM Board of trustees approves meal plan and room rates for the 2023-24 academic year during February meeting.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Feb 24, 2023 10:27 AM BGSU Weekly Briefs, Feb. 24: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • Life Design at BGSU: Opening of Radbill Center marks new chapter of University initiative aimed at redefining undergraduate education Feb 23, 2023 8:49 PM The opening of the Geoffrey H. Radbill Center for College and Life Design signifies the growth and evolution of Life Design at BGSU.

  • Recent BGSU alumnus involved in ‘next generation’ AI research as undergraduate Feb 21, 2023 10:45 AM BGSU alumnus Chase Somodi ‘22 credits the University with providing him with the research opportunities to launch his future in physics and science.

  • Beanie Babies turn 30: Browne Pop Culture Library's collection documents the toy craze's rise and fall Feb 21, 2023 9:27 AM As Beanie Babies turn 30, the BGSU Browne Pop Culture Library's collection provides a window into the study of marketing and consumerism of the early 1990s

  • Life Design at BGSU: Sophomore credits University initiative with helping her discover a degree aligned with her career, life goals Feb 17, 2023 10:19 AM Feeling lost when she initially arrived at BGSU, sophomore Katie Hall turned to Life Design for support in defining a new path forward.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Feb 15, 2023 11:22 AM BGSU Weekly Briefs, Feb. 16: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • BGSU researcher studying generational impacts of COVID-19 as part of $2.2M National Institutes of Health study Feb 14, 2023 10:57 AM Dr. I-Fen Lin, a sociology professor at BGSU, is part of a five-person research team studying the health and economic impacts of COVID-19 across generations as part of a $2.2 million study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

  • Life Design at BGSU: Honors College student empowered to design a future that fulfills career goals and personal interests Feb 13, 2023 1:45 PM BGSU student Briyanna Moore used the tools and resources learned through Life Design to create her ideal college experience.

  • Former BGSU athlete draws parallels between training for 2024 U.S. Olympic trials and pursuing an accelerated physical therapy degree Feb 13, 2023 8:26 AM Two-time BGSU alumna Rachel Walny is approaching her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree with the same determination as her 2024 Olympic marathon training.

  • Watershed moment Feb 10, 2023 12:58 PM As part of Gov. Mike DeWine's H2Ohio initiative, researchers from multiple disciplines at BGSU are studying how effective wetlands can be in the state's fight against toxic algal blooms.

  • University helps guide Honors College student to a future in environmental research Feb 10, 2023 10:06 AM BGSU Honors College student Alexis Heath credits the University with inspiring her pursuit of a graduate degree and a future career in research.

  • National Communication Association bestows Legacy Award upon BGSU professor Feb 9, 2023 11:49 AM BGSU professor Dr. Sandra Faulkner receives Legacy Award from National Communication Association

  • Life Design at BGSU: Senior relies on pillars of design thinking process to embrace all aspects of the journey toward graduate school admission Feb 8, 2023 11:25 AM BGSU senior Nichole Hood is learning to accept life’s uncertainties through skills developed in Life Design, an initiative at BGSU that helps students navigate challenges they encounter to succeed in college and life.

  • BGSU recognizes achievements by notable Black alumni during Black History Month Feb 7, 2023 2:57 PM BGSU celebrates Black History Month with a look back at groundbreaking achievements by Falcon alumni

  • BGSU joins Midwest Regional Network in partnership with Intel to help solve national needs in semiconductor, microelectronics development Jan 31, 2023 10:26 AM BGSU joins Midwest Regional Network as part of Intel partnership to help develop innovative solutions to support the onshoring of the advanced semiconductor and microelectronics industry and address the industries’ research and workforce needs.

  • Life Design at BGSU: Executive director’s own educational journey laid foundation for her future as a leader in life design Jan 30, 2023 5:10 PM As executive director of the Geoffrey H. Radbill Center for College and Life Design, Adrienne Ausdenmoore champions design thinking principles as a tangible way to transform undergraduate education at Bowling Green State University.

  • Health and Human Service outreach aims to engage youth, reduce healthcare career barriers for historically marginalized groups Jan 30, 2023 3:16 PM BGSU College of Health and Human Services engaging TPS eighth graders to help them explore careers in healthcare

  • BGSU program dedicated to revitalizing Ohio rural communities is reshaping students’ educational experiences, enhancing regional economic vitality Jan 30, 2023 1:23 PM The BGSU Reimagining Rural Regions (R3) program is helping fill a void in the public engagement and planning phases of economic development in rural communities across Ohio through experiential learning.

  • Thousands of glass pieces blend into one beautiful BGSU: Mileti Alumni Center welcomes the addition of 100th BGSU Homecoming mosaic Jan 30, 2023 11:45 AM BGSU welcomes 15,000-piece glass mosaic commemorating 100 years of Homecoming to Mileti Alumni Center.

  • In Photos: Snowball Fight 2023 Jan 27, 2023 10:45 AM BGSU students have a ball during snowy conditions on campus with a large-scale snowball fight and other games.

  • Early interest in algal blooms inspires BGSU Honors College student’s passion for water quality research, leads to prestigious internship Jan 25, 2023 9:41 AM BGSU Honors College student Margaret Rettig lives on Lake Erie and is committed to researching algal blooms to protect the lake she calls ‘home.’

  • BGSU ranked No. 1 in Ohio for online bachelor’s programs for veterans by U.S. News and World Report Jan 24, 2023 2:42 PM U.S. News and World Report says BGSU is No. 1 in Ohio for online bachelor’s programs, ranks criminal justice, business and education highly

  • Zillow names Bowling Green No. 3 most-popular college town in America Jan 24, 2023 10:20 AM BGSU students live and learn amid a city that is safe, affordable and holds multiple personal and professional opportunities.

  • In Photos: MLK Jr. Day 2023 Jan 19, 2023 4:26 PM BGSU commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with public service and the annual Symposium on Diversity, as well as welcoming scholar Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. to campus.

  • Sweat, sounds and science: BGSU professor's research featured in Women’s Health Magazine Jan 18, 2023 12:08 PM The magazine, which compiled a playlist made of readers’ favorite workout songs, sought Dr. Katherine Meizel to explain why certain music pairs with exercise.

  • BGSU student awarded national service prize for work with Falcon Food Pantry Jan 18, 2023 11:09 AM National nonprofit organization Swipe Out Hunger awards BGSU graduate student Lorenzo Zamora for his help with the on-campus food pantry.

  • Life Design at BGSU: First-generation student uses design thinking processes to reframe perceived obstacles, navigate challenges along college journey Jan 18, 2023 10:25 AM BGSU student Devin Darr is learning to succeed in college and life through the University’s Life Design program, which aims to graduate students in four years or less, minimize student debt and create a well-established career network.

  • BGSU volunteers a formidable force for public good Jan 11, 2023 8:50 AM The BGSU community has been moving us closer to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a beloved community for over 40 years. Students, faculty and staff have stepped up to support this vision, and that legacy of generous volunteerism continues today.

  • BGSUserves makes it easy for community organizations, students to create and find volunteer opportunities Jan 9, 2023 4:46 PM BGSUserves allows organizations to create events, communicate with volunteers and manage participation on one platform.

  • BGSU ‘TIME’ brings critical tutoring services to local school districts and career experience for University students serving as tutors Jan 6, 2023 11:13 AM Area K-12 students and partner districts receive tutoring provided by pre-service teachers from BGSU through an Ohio grant program.

  • Year in Review Dec 29, 2022 3:23 PM Collection of highlights reflects on accomplishments and public good created at BGSU this year

  • Renowned BGSU demographer named vice president-elect of Population Association of America Dec 28, 2022 8:00 AM As vice president-elect of the Population Association of America, BGSU demographer Dr. Susan L. Brown aims to continue the organization’s tradition of excellence as the worldwide purveyor of groundbreaking demographic research.

  • Founding director of School of the Built Environment is Ohio AIA Architect of the Year, hailed for his commitment to the profession Dec 21, 2022 4:35 PM BGSU professor Dr. Arsenio Rodrigues is named Ohio AIA Architect of the Year by the Toledo Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

  • Young architect, alumnus recognized for work designing civic-centered structures in northwest Ohio Dec 21, 2022 11:17 AM BGSU alumnus and adjunct instructor Alex Schrinel '17 is named Emerging Professional of the Year for 2022 by the Toledo Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

  • BGSU senior's artwork increases visibility of complex sea level change research Dec 19, 2022 11:45 AM Combining her interests in science and art, BGSU senior Kate Lochridge translated complex research on sea level change through visual representations.

  • Class of 2022: College of Musical Arts graduate uses passion for music to inspire next generation Dec 15, 2022 2:36 PM At BGSU, Rachel Krueger ’22 developed her skillset to learn multiple types of instruments and teach them to K-12 music students.

  • In Photos: Fall 2022 Commencement Dec 13, 2022 3:15 PM BGSU Fall 2022 Commencement saw 1,046 diplomas awarded during the two ceremonies Dec. 9 and Dec. 10.

  • Class of 2022: Music education graduate hopes to follow in her former band director’s footsteps Dec 13, 2022 11:39 AM After discovering a love for music at a young age and being inspired by her music educators, Lainie Roper hopes to do the same for her students after she graduates from BGSU.

  • Class of 2022: Master of Health Services Administration graduate turns capstone project into public good Dec 13, 2022 11:35 AM At BGSU, Madeline VanHorn used the accelerated BS-to-MHSA track to obtain two degrees in fewer than four years.

  • Class of 2022: Post-traditional graduate remakes life with BGSU education, is ready to make a difference in the lives of others Dec 13, 2022 11:14 AM BGSU Firelands graduate Stephanie Lane earns her third college degree while working with student parents.

  • Class of 2022: Dietetics grad inspired to work in nonprofits or public health following internship at Falcon Food Pantry Dec 12, 2022 4:28 PM Madelyn Huzyak shifted her career aspirations after an impactful internship at the Falcon Food Pantry and hopes to work at a nonprofit organization or in public health.

  • Class of 2022: Schmidthorst College of Business graduate uses time at BGSU to give back, create connections Dec 12, 2022 3:36 PM After finding his professional niche during his time at BGSU, Devan Harmych turned his focus to helping others do the same.

  • BGSU trustees approve plans for reconfigured College of Education and Human Development at December meeting Dec 9, 2022 4:35 PM Trustees approved a reconfiguration of the College of Education and Human Development, honored alumni and former faculty and finalized plans for residence hall upgrades

  • Class of 2022: Longtime Toledo firefighter to draw on experience, doctoral degree in leadership studies from BGSU in new role as deputy chief Dec 9, 2022 4:32 PM A career firefighter, Bryce Blair plans to apply his findings from research on leadership at BGSU in life-threatening situations to his new role as deputy chief of operations in the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department.

  • Fall 2022 Commencement keynote speaker is a longtime champion of higher education excellence Dec 9, 2022 11:37 AM Inter-University Council of Ohio President and CEO Bruce Johnson to speak at BGSU Fall 2022 Commencement

  • BGSU holding Fall 2022 Commencement exercises starting Friday Dec 6, 2022 3:23 PM Two Commencement ceremonies will take place in the Stroh Center on the Bowling Green campus.

  • BGSU student selected for prestigious Aspen Institute fellowship Dec 6, 2022 9:00 AM Senior Gabriel Beaver was chosen to be an Aspen Index Impact Fellow after making a connection during a BGSU class.

  • Life Design at BGSU: First-year students demonstrate knowledge of design thinking through public good proposals Dec 5, 2022 10:06 AM BGSU students presented nearly 200 projects intended to create public good as part of the second annual BGSU 1910 Project Showcase, hosted by the Geoffrey H. Radbill Center for College and Life Design.

  • BGSU among nation’s ‘most engaged’ campuses for efforts to increase student voting in the 2022 election Nov 30, 2022 4:09 PM BGSU is recognized for increasing student voter participation in the midterm elections as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting.

  • BGSU psychologist receives more than $1 million in grants for groundbreaking sports betting research Nov 29, 2022 1:47 PM With sports betting now legal in Ohio, Dr. Josh Grubbs’ research sheds light on the unique features and predictive qualities of problem gambling in the sports subcategory.

  • ‘You can only run on adrenaline so long’: BGSU professor’s research into healthcare quality improvement receives acclaim Nov 29, 2022 10:23 AM BGSU professor Steve Cady and co-author Keith Mandel argue that quality improvement, which has traditionally focused on performance, should also prioritize healthcare employees’ emotional well-being.

  • 3...2...1 Liftoff! Nov 28, 2022 11:45 AM Two alumnae and a current BGSU student working at NASA are using digital art as a tool to communicate to the public the impact NASA’s missions have on society.

  • Arts at BGSU provides a cultural connection between the University and region, integral to students and residents alike Nov 22, 2022 2:56 PM BGSU hosts hundreds of arts events annually as experiential learning opportunities for students and to further its commitment to fostering cultural vitality

  • Learning to lead: First-generation student credits BGSU 'village' in shaping her future Nov 18, 2022 12:03 PM As first-generation student Javana Joyce embarks on her senior year, she fondly recalls the opportunities and experiences at BGSU that have helped define her as a leader and change-maker.

  • BGSU art students hailed as 'change agents' during internship at national art museum in Trinidad Nov 17, 2022 2:40 PM Bowling Green State University art history students had a unique opportunity to work at the National Museum and Art Gallery (NMAG) in Trinidad during a six-week internship.

  • In Photos: Falcons win thrilling I-75 rivalry game in Toledo, become bowl eligible Nov 17, 2022 12:10 PM BGSU Falcons beat the Toledo Rockets in 2022 I-75 MAC rivalry football game at the Glass Bowl

  • New director of Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership brings decades of real-world experience, passion for lifelong learning to role Nov 16, 2022 11:31 AM Allen W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business at BGSU announces Kurstyn Loeffler as director of Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

  • BGSU honors service of veterans, military members during weeklong events Nov 10, 2022 4:24 PM University students, organizations held events on campus during Veterans Day week to reflect on the selfless service of those in the U.S. Armed Forces

  • A perfect match: BGSU senior to donate potentially life-saving blood stem cells to woman with leukemia Nov 10, 2022 8:54 AM BGSU senior Dylan Coleman is a donor match for a woman with leukemia after signing up for the Be the Match registry following a touching TikTok video.

  • Fighting for freedom: Military students, veterans find a home at BGSU Nov 10, 2022 8:00 AM BGSU ranks second in the nation, No. 1 in the Midwest and was designated a Collegiate Purple Star campus for its efforts to support active military students and veterans.

  • BGSU photochemical scientists create award-winning coating to preserve historical monuments for National Park Service Nov 8, 2022 3:03 PM A BGSU team developed the tri-coating system with the National Park Service in mind, but has seen additional uses and applications through promising research.

  • Ohio Air National Guard service member ‘extremely supported’ at BGSU Nov 4, 2022 9:00 AM BGSU military student Kailyn Grant continues her education during an overseas deployment, made possible by the University’s steadfast support of veterans and active military students.

  • Summit at BGSU to shed light on, help identify solutions to teacher shortages Nov 2, 2022 1:15 PM Held in collaboration with the ODE and ODHE, the teacher shortage summit on Nov. 4 will bring stakeholders together to collaborate on possible solutions.

  • BGSU professor's work helps psychologists address the intersection of spirituality and mental health in clinical practice Nov 2, 2022 8:00 AM Dr. Ken Pargament, professor emeritus in the Department of Psychology, is working with colleagues to address a spiritual competency gap in clinical mental health training.

  • BGSU military student charts his path to a degree and goal of becoming a fighter pilot amid multiple activations Oct 31, 2022 4:54 PM BGSU military student Chase Kirk credits the Nontraditional and Military Student Services (NTMSS) for helping guide him through Ohio Air National Guard activations, changing majors and finding an online degree path that works for him.

  • From Dining to Dirt Oct 31, 2022 10:00 AM The University’s commitment to sustainability in dining is helping to reduce the institution’s carbon footprint while ensuring BGSU remains among the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges.

  • BGSU geochemist studying Lake Erie sediment as commercial fertilizer alternative to combat harmful algal blooms Oct 27, 2022 2:47 PM In an attempt to limit effects of runoff into Lake Erie, BGSU geochemist Dr. Angelica Vazquez-Ortega is studying the use of lake sediment for farming, which shows promise in small-scale experiments.

  • For one BGSU alumna and staff member, Be The Match bone marrow registration drive is her way of sharing Hope Oct 26, 2022 4:00 PM BGSU hosting Be The Match bone marrow registry drive during Well-O-Ween event Oct. 31.

  • Inaugural Resort and Attraction Management class at BGSU turns fun into a career Oct 26, 2022 8:33 AM The first group of RAAM graduates completed their degrees in 2022 and immediately began making a difference in the resort and attraction industry.

  • 1st cohort of innovative BGSU Doctor of Physical Therapy program reflects program's core tenets of diversity, inclusion Oct 26, 2022 8:13 AM BGSU launched its new accelerated, hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program this fall, the first and only of its kind in Ohio.

  • BGSU announces Derek van der Merwe as director of athletics Oct 25, 2022 4:56 PM Van der Merwe comes to BGSU from the University of Arizona Athletics, where he served as the associate vice president and chief operations officer since 2018

  • BGSU military student sets sights on degree after overseas mission, draws upon University support during deployments Oct 21, 2022 4:45 PM BGSU military student Sgt. Brison Woods commits to finishing his bachelor’s degree after a year-long overseas deployment.

  • BGSU professor’s research explores reasons for – and possible solutions to – shortage of world language teachers Oct 18, 2022 2:35 PM Borrowing a page from trade unions, the researchers recommended an overhaul of the recruitment process to confront a shortage in what remains a fulfilling career.

  • BGSU partners with one of the largest U.S. regional airlines, creates workforce pipeline for aviation students Oct 17, 2022 1:54 PM A new partnership between Bowling Green State University and Republic Airways provides students with a direct pathway to a career through conditional job offers.

  • BGSU to host Ohio Business Week program in June Oct 14, 2022 9:47 AM During the program, students from around Ohio will stay on the BGSU campus and work in teams with business professionals to create simulated business products.

  • Art immersion project by BGSU art education graduate student on display at nation’s largest light art festival Oct 14, 2022 9:32 AM Interactive art by BGSU grad student Bradley Scherzer ‘10 displayed at BLINK – the nation’s largest lighted art festival in Cincinnati

  • BGSU, University of Findlay and Owens Community College name executive director for Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics Oct 13, 2022 4:45 PM Tim Mayle will assume the key leadership position in November, bringing more than 20 years of direct experience with economic development to the Center

  • 'This just always felt like home' - For 2022 homecoming queen, BGSU is all in the family Oct 12, 2022 4:03 PM Senior Clare Caywood is a fourth-generation Falcon who is the 11th member of her immediate family to attend BGSU.

  • Fighting microplastics: BGSU researcher helps create process to decompose plastic on demand Oct 7, 2022 1:59 PM BGSU and North Dakota State University researchers developed new plastic that decomposes on demand when exposed to a specific wavelength of light - a potential tool in the fight against microplastic pollution.

  • In photos: Family Weekend 2022 introduces Falcon Families to BGSU traditions and new memories Oct 4, 2022 4:16 PM BGSU Family Weekend 2022 saw hundreds of Falcon Families exploring campus and participating in events and programs throughout the University.

  • BGSU commits to achieving 100% student voter turnout in 2022, future elections Oct 3, 2022 12:55 PM The University is committed to achieving full student voter registration and participation in all elections by joining the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Presidents’ Commitment.

  • BGSU Schmidthorst College of Business, Ohio Department of Development partner to expand internship opportunities and move Ohio's economy forward Sep 30, 2022 4:38 PM University joins Ohio Export Internship Program, providing students real-world experiences while supporting state's workforce needs

  • Turning the tide Sep 30, 2022 8:42 AM Bowling Green State University research in Lake Erie and Lake Victoria aims to improve water quality of the freshwater lakes by adding to the knowledge of what makes algal blooms toxic.

  • Recent BGSU graduate chosen for inaugural fellowship in support of female artists with chronic illnesses Sep 27, 2022 1:52 PM BGSU alumna Crystalyn Hutchens ‘22 will spend nearly three weeks at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts as the first recipient of a fellowship designed to support female artists with chronic health conditions or disabilities.

  • BGSU program to meet critical workforce needs in advanced manufacturing and logistics Sep 26, 2022 2:20 PM BGSU researcher Dr. MD Sarder leads a National Science Foundation grant-funded program to help fill the region’s skills gap in advanced manufacturing and robotics.

  • BGSU celebrates the life of Kerm Stroh Sep 26, 2022 1:51 PM Former BGSU Board of Trustees member and BGSU Hall of Fame inductee Kermit Stroh '02 (Hon.) was a champion of the Falcons' sports teams and is a namesake of the Stroh Center.

  • BGSU dedicates new Alumni Gateway during 100th Homecoming celebration Sep 23, 2022 4:56 PM The new gateway pays homage to the generous contributions of Falcon alumni in a park-like setting, offering people a place to study, socialize and relax

  • BGSU announces new School of Engineering, School of Aviation Sep 23, 2022 4:29 PM In response to projected growth and workforce needs, the University's College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering will create two schools: a School of Engineering and a School of Aviation.

  • BGSU trustees approve new School of Aviation, School of Engineering during September meeting Sep 23, 2022 3:49 PM Board approves changes to the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering, acknowledged the support of generous alumni and welcomed new members to the board

  • 4 honorees inducted into BGSU Academy of Distinguished Alumni as part of University's 100th Homecoming celebration Sep 22, 2022 11:33 AM Clarence Albert Daniels Jr. ’71, ’73; Brenda J. Hollis ’68, ’14 (Hon.); Dr. Anthony "Tony" Rucci ’72, ’76, ’78; and Beth Macy ’86 became the newest members of the Bowling Green State University Academy of Distinguished Alumni.

  • In photos: BGSU marks a milestone of memories with 100 years of Homecoming Sep 20, 2022 4:28 PM Bowling Green State University's 100th homecoming celebration featured a variety of events that fostered reunions and created new memories for Falcons past and present.

  • First-generation BGSU student chosen for inaugural Obama scholarship for public service Sep 13, 2022 4:42 PM BGSU junior is among 100 college students nationwide to be awarded the inaugural Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service aimed at providing greater access to education and exposure to new experiences while pursuing a career in public service.

  • U.S. News & World Report ranks BGSU among the top 10 public universities in the nation for undergraduate teaching Sep 13, 2022 4:16 PM BGSU has been ranked among the top public universities in the nation for undergraduate teaching, according to the 2022-23 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report.

  • BGSU climbs to No. 2 in national rankings as a top university for veterans, active military students Sep 9, 2022 4:21 PM Rankings are based on the results of a comprehensive school-by-school assessment of veteran and military student services and rates of academic achievement.

  • 'A great day, a great crowd, a great game and a great spirit’ - Here’s how the very first BGSU Homecoming came to be in 1922 Sep 8, 2022 10:30 AM The University’s first homecoming in 1922 was spearheaded by student Ivan ‘Doc’ Lake, father of many ‘firsts’ at BGSU.

  • BGSU doctoral graduate inspired to create public good, selected for prestigious humanities fellowship Sep 8, 2022 8:00 AM Chosen as a 2022 ACLS Leading Edge Fellow, alumna Dr. Elizabeth Brownlow ‘20 credits BGSU faculty and mantra for fostering her passion for nonprofit work.

  • BGSU extends in-state tuition scholarship to Michigan residents of Monroe, Lenawee counties Sep 7, 2022 3:03 PM New and transfer students from Monroe County or Lenawee County with a 3.0 GPA or 20 ACT or 1040 SAT are eligible for the renewable scholarship upon application to BGSU.

  • Deadly infections: BGSU professor leads research efforts in the fight against antibiotic-resistant pathogens Sep 7, 2022 10:04 AM BGSU associate professor Dr. Hans Wildschutte is leading research on the discovery of new antibiotics and alternative treatments in the fight against multi-drug resistant pathogens, which are projected to cause 10 million deaths a year worldwide by 2050 without intervention.

  • BGSU alumnus elected to PGA of America Board of Directors Sep 2, 2022 8:00 AM Former Falcons baseball and basketball player Jeff Lessig has risen up the ladder in the world of golf to now serve on the PGA of America's board of directors.

  • 1972 Olympic champion Dave Wottle ’73 returning to BGSU for Homecoming 2022 Sep 1, 2022 2:29 PM Wottle will return to campus to celebrate the University’s 100th Homecoming and the 50th anniversary of his gold medal win in Munich.

  • Emmy-nominated for sound mixing on 'Euphoria,' BGSU alumnus credits the University for leading him to his dream career Sep 1, 2022 8:49 AM BGSU alumnus Sean O’Malley ‘02 received an Emmy nomination for outstanding sound mixing on HBO’s 'Euphoria' and gives a nod to the University for helping him achieve his goal of working in the entertainment industry.

  • Celebrating Love: Falcon Flames returning to BGSU homecoming for vow renewal ceremony Aug 23, 2022 10:18 AM Join fellow Falcon Flames at the vow renewal ceremony during the University’s 100th homecoming Saturday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. Registration is required and closes Aug. 31.

  • Traditions, superstitions and Homecoming: Take a look at what makes BGSU unique Aug 23, 2022 9:35 AM From our official colors to why we walk a certain way around the seal, to Falcon Flames and Freddie and Frieda and more, learn all about the traditions and superstitions that make BGSU unique.

  • Meet the Deans: Dr. Jennifer Waldron returns to BGSU to support graduate student success Aug 17, 2022 4:54 PM Dr. Jennifer Waldron joins BGSU as vice provost and dean of graduate and professional programs, returning to the institution that ignited her passion for graduate education.

  • Welcome new students! Here are the Top 10 ways to make the most of your first few weeks at BGSU Aug 16, 2022 11:20 AM From planning your first few welcome weeks to finding your books and even plotting your Life Design, these tips are packed with practical advice and a fun fact or two.

  • Recent BGSU alumna earns full-ride scholarship to dental school Aug 16, 2022 9:36 AM Camille Jackson ’20 credits the College Credit Plus program at BGSU Firelands for jump-starting her journey into the medical field.

  • BGSU alumnus chosen for prestigious artist-in-residence program created by Kehinde Wiley Aug 16, 2022 8:55 AM Paul Verdell ’18, who started college as post-traditional student, has been a rising star in the art world since his BGSU graduation.

  • Meet the Deans: Dr. Ellen Schendel recognizes integral, foundational role of the College of Arts and Sciences Aug 10, 2022 9:59 AM Dr. Ellen Schendel begins her role as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at BGSU after more than 20 years at a top regional university in Michigan.

  • BGSU alumna, longtime educator honored with presidential award for creative approach to environmental education Aug 8, 2022 10:32 AM Longtime educator and BGSU alumna Amy Boros ’95 is honored with the 2022 Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators for her unique approach to teaching environmental awareness to elementary students.

  • Class of 2022: Gerontology student develops initiative to combat social isolation in nursing homes through statewide scholars program Aug 4, 2022 10:30 AM Through the Ohio Scholars in Aging program, BGSU student Lindsey Murphy developed a program to strengthen nursing home residents' relationships and decrease social isolation.

  • BGSU to hold in-person summer commencement exercises on Aug. 6 Aug 1, 2022 1:08 PM The single ceremony will take place on the Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle on the BGSU campus

  • BGSU scientist picked for prestigious U.S. Fulbright Scholar fellowship Jul 28, 2022 12:59 PM Dr. Vipa Phuntumart, an associate professor of biological sciences, is studying use of biocontrol agents and conducting research that could positively affect Ohio soybeans.

  • Meet the Deans: Dr. Jennifer Percival looks to create good through business Jul 27, 2022 2:00 PM Dr. Jennifer Percival joins BGSU as dean of the Schmidthorst College of Business, brings her interest and expertise in collaborative, interdisciplinary projects

  • BGSU to host American Legion Auxiliary Buckeye Girls State starting in 2023 Jul 27, 2022 11:25 AM At the conference, high school students serving as delegates learn about city, county and state government

  • BGSU political scientist honored for research into invasive Asian carp in the Great Lakes Jul 25, 2022 2:52 PM Orr’s research examined how one invasive species created competing stakeholder interests that continue to impact public policy decision-making.

  • From BGSU to Broadway: Alum wins Tony Award as producer on 'A Strange Loop' Jul 25, 2022 11:15 AM Jimmy Wilson ‘11 wins Tony Award as a producer on 'A Strange Loop,' awarded best musical at the 75th Annual Tony Awards in June.

  • The cost of water: BGSU professor studying socioeconomic side of toxic algal blooms on research trip to Kenya Jul 19, 2022 12:00 PM Dr. Kefa Otiso complements water-quality research in Lake Victoria by studying the wide-ranging effects of a threatened water source.

  • Community health educator broadens support network across BGSU campus Jul 13, 2022 2:39 PM Recent alumna Lauren Albert '21 begins role as community health educator to identify and respond to community health issues impacting students, faculty and staff

  • BGSU operating in new, innovative ways to confront teacher shortage Jul 13, 2022 12:11 PM As state faces ‘unprecedented’ teacher shortage, BGSU addresses issue from multiple angles to prepare educators of tomorrow.

  • BGSU continues to waive GRE, GMAT requirements through spring 2024 Jul 7, 2022 2:30 PM The University continues waiving requirements to ensure campus community has the support, resources needed to succeed.

  • New designation increases capacity of BGSU College Credit Plus program at Maumee and Sandusky city schools Jun 27, 2022 8:44 AM Recent accreditation review from the Higher Learning Commission allows Maumee and Sandusky city schools to create pathways at their high schools for students to complete an associate degree

  • Data overload: BGSU professor leads nationwide program to increase interest, diversity in geoscience Jun 24, 2022 4:34 PM Dr. Anita Simic Milas hopes to address the growing demand for geoscience professionals through nationwide educational research program.

  • New Bowling Green Flight Center training facility ready for takeoff Jun 23, 2022 7:46 PM Representing a key public-private partnership, the Bowling Green Flight Center will help prepare BGSU graduates to meet aviation industry needs.

  • BGSU trustees celebrate flight center expansion, adopt operating budgets at June meeting Jun 23, 2022 4:47 PM More than $5 million investment doubles the center's flight operations, classroom and office space.

  • As Title IX celebrates 50 years, BGSU leads important conversation on equality Jun 23, 2022 4:32 PM Federal statute protects people from discrimination based on sex in educational programs or activities like sports.

  • BGSU Quidditch team puts on show for 11-year-old’s end-of-radiation party Jun 22, 2022 4:36 PM Emily Scholz, 11, is a big Harry Potter fan who celebrated the end of her radiation treatment along with members of the BGSU Quidditch team.

  • BGSU students ‘driving the work’ on water-quality research trip to Kenya Jun 22, 2022 9:00 AM Two current students and one 2022 graduate are traveling to Africa as part of a BGSU-led research trip to study toxic algal blooms on Lake Victoria.

  • BGSU alumna, mom of three mobilizes parents in online 'Formula Hunters' group amid nationwide shortage Jun 17, 2022 3:12 PM Alumna Christine Robinson ‘07 creates streamlined process for parents to get the formula they need during widespread formula shortage.

  • Two-time BGSU alumna appointed to serve as senior counsel for HUD Jun 16, 2022 11:30 AM Corey Minor Smith ‘96, ‘98 is appointed to serve as senior counsel for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development following her long career in public service and housing.

  • BGSU professor aims to improve safety and efficiency of self-driving cars Jun 9, 2022 1:38 PM Dr. Qing Tian, assistant professor of computer science, leads research project to reduce the time it takes self-driving cars to detect objects.

  • Second cohort of communities announced for the Reimagining Rural Regions program Jun 9, 2022 1:17 PM The BGSU Center for Regional Development will engage three communities to identify placemaking opportunities that will impact workforce attraction and retention in our region and state.

  • Industrial and organizational psychology program at BGSU continues to rank as one of the nation’s best Jun 8, 2022 3:38 PM The doctoral program in industrial and organizational psychology at BGSU maintains its standing as one of the nation’s best, according to U.S. News & World Report.

  • Can Lake Victoria help predict Lake Erie’s toxic algal blooms? BGSU researchers leading trip to Kenya to find out Jun 6, 2022 2:43 PM As part of its continued research into toxic cyanobacteria, BGSU is leading the charge on a comparative study to find universal rules for algal blooms.

  • Back at BGSU: Ancient mosaic tiles return, as replicas Jun 3, 2022 2:59 PM In recognition of the University's commitment to the stewardship of cultural history and vitality, Turkish officials agreed to provide replicas of the mosaic fragments as part of the negotiations when BGSU returned the original tiles.

  • Alumna advocates for environmental justice May 31, 2022 1:15 PM Diamond Spratling ’18 is using her life experience, education and limitless fervor to lead an effort to mitigate health, racial and environmental inequities in Black and Brown communities.

  • BGSU awarded Collegiate Purple Star designation by Ohio Department of Higher Education May 26, 2022 4:42 PM Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and ODHE Chancellor Randy Gardner announced BGSU is among the first-ever group of Ohio colleges and universities to receive distinction based on efforts to support students with military backgrounds.

  • BGSU trustees recognize faculty success, approve campus improvements at May meeting May 25, 2022 10:38 AM Trustees also welcomed two new deans and approved other business items for essential University operations

  • Ohio Attorney General visits BGSU to address forensic science course participants May 19, 2022 9:12 AM Through a partnership with attorney general's office and expertise in forensic science curriculum, Center is uniquely positioned to promote public understanding of forensic science in the legal profession.

  • Class of 2022: Dietetics graduate turns class experience into career in gut health research May 9, 2022 4:12 PM Spring graduate Maggie Oleksiak will begin a postgrad career studying human gut microbiome outcomes.

  • Another record-breaking One Day of giving May 9, 2022 3:00 PM BGSU One Day 2022 raised more than $1.5 million through the extraordinary generosity of alumni and supporters during the 36-hour online fundraising campaign held April 5-6.

  • BGSU celebrates more than 2,500 graduates at spring Commencement exercises May 3, 2022 2:06 PM The spring 2022 graduating class included 2,579 candidates.

  • BGSU holding spring 2022 commencement exercises starting Friday Apr 28, 2022 1:45 PM The spring 2022 graduating class includes 2,579 candidates.

  • Senior nationally recognized for work to make education more inclusive, culturally responsive Apr 27, 2022 3:30 PM Arianna Bustos has dedicated her studies to creating learning environments that support the needs of students of color

  • TEDxBGSU highlights the meaning of public good Apr 22, 2022 10:39 AM After a four-year hiatus, TEDxBGSU returned to campus to amplify the University's mission as a public university for the public good.

  • BGSU professor earns international honor in photochemistry Apr 21, 2022 2:34 PM Sivaguru, the associate director of the BGSU Center for Photochemical Sciences, was recognized for extremely outstanding achievement in the study of photochemistry.

  • BGSU announces $13.5M in gifts to support student success Apr 20, 2022 4:00 PM Life Design: A distinct and unparalleled approach for current and future students. BGSU announces an unprecedented commitment to the initiative with $13.5 million in gifts to support Life Design from two alumni philanthropists, Geoff Radbill ’68 and Mike Kuhlin ‘68.

  • Watch: PAWS Team back in action Apr 19, 2022 1:52 PM The PAWS Team visited the BG campus with certified therapy dogs in recognition of Dog Therapy Appreciation Day on Monday, April 11.

  • Falcons return to lay eggs in Wood County Courthouse clock tower Apr 15, 2022 9:34 AM Three eggs were recently spotted on the Falcon Cam, marking the 12th year in a row a pair of peregrine falcons have returned to Bowling Green.

  • BGSU continues to advance STEM-related study through new $1.4M state grant Apr 14, 2022 11:00 AM Grant is part of the Choose Ohio First (COF) Scholarship program offered through the Ohio Department of Higher Education

  • BGSU Greek Life students recognized for efforts to combat hazing Apr 12, 2022 12:04 PM BGSU students are prioritizing community well-being and supporting safe student experiences.

  • BGSU grad has ‘One Shining Moment’ at 2022 Final Four Apr 12, 2022 8:27 AM Vazquez captured an iconic photo of the title game’s final seconds that was used by major media outlets across the United States.

  • Can architecture impact climate change? BGSU course receives national recognition for exploring Urban Heat Islands Apr 8, 2022 2:08 PM New studio course will feature collaboration between BGSU, University of Toledo to address complexities of Urban Heat Islands.

  • Gov. DeWine visits BGSU to highlight importance of water-quality research Apr 5, 2022 8:02 PM Spurred by Lake Erie’s toxic algal bloom in 2014, DeWine launched H2Ohio in 2019 to address issues with Ohio’s water supply.

  • A leader in music: A conversation with alumnus and Detroit Symphony Orchestra CEO Erik Rönmark Mar 29, 2022 4:59 PM Erik Rönmark ’01 sees his time in Bowling Green as an important part of his journey to becoming the president and CEO of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO).

  • BGSU professor leads statewide conversation on human trafficking awareness Mar 28, 2022 4:30 PM Dr. Lara Wilken guides education and awareness initiatives around human trafficking for Ohio's attorney general and other policymakers

  • BGSU grad student's sustainable building project earns AIA Dayton award Mar 24, 2022 2:24 PM Link, who has already been hired in her field before graduation, used her BGSU classwork as a valuable portfolio item.

  • BGSU ranked nationally for animation programs Mar 24, 2022 12:10 PM Animation Career Review (ACR) has again ranked Bowling Green State University among the best animation schools in Ohio and the nation.

  • Falcon Forensics, Speech and Debate Team places third in National Online Forensics Championships Mar 23, 2022 12:16 PM The Falcon Forensics, Speech and Debate Team enjoyed another outstanding national championship tournament performance at the 2022 National Online Forensics Championships.

  • 20th Annual State of the Region Conference tackles workforce issues Mar 18, 2022 9:19 AM The Bowling Green State University Center for Regional Development held its 20th Annual State of the Region Conference on March 7 in Perrysburg, Ohio.

  • A state leader: School of the Built Environment director appointed to American Institute of Architects Ohio Board Mar 17, 2022 1:45 PM Under Dr. Arsenio Rodrigues, the architecture program earned coveted NAAB accreditation and enrollment has nearly doubled.

  • USDA looks to BGSU scientists to improve soil health, water quality Mar 17, 2022 1:18 PM BGSU scientists have received a USDA grant to study soil health and improved agricultural practices as part of collaborative statewide research into watersheds.

  • Alumnus uses BGSU degree to make difference in healthcare field Mar 17, 2022 11:15 AM Also preceptor for current BGSU Firelands students, Traster helps patients with breathing issues.

  • BGSU trustees establish innovative student-focused partnerships, honor faculty at March meeting Mar 4, 2022 4:54 PM Trustees recognized distinguished faculty, acknowledged donors for their support of student learning and took action to ensure the University remains an outstanding value.

  • BGSU School of Built Environment's new home will be named Kokosing Hall Mar 4, 2022 3:45 PM Expansion of former Park Avenue building is a result of collaboration with Ohio's workforce, leading to innovative curriculum that converges construction management and architecture programs.

  • SICSIC seniors, Freddie and Frieda identities revealed Mar 4, 2022 11:31 AM Fans showed up at the Slater Family Ice Arena and Stroh Center to cheer on their Falcons as they battled it out with conference rivals, but many in the stands were also eagerly waiting to find out the identities of two SICSIC members and this year’s beloved mascots.

  • BGSU alumnus makes NHL broadcasting history Mar 3, 2022 1:33 PM Fitzhugh ’11, the play-by-play voice of the expansion Seattle Kraken, credits BGSU for integral role on his journey.

  • BGSU selected by Amazon as an education partner for company's Career Choice Program Mar 3, 2022 10:35 AM The University was selected by Amazon after a rigorous selection process that included identifying ways that BGSU can help employees find successful careers.

  • BGSU scientists contribute to groundbreaking Great Lakes research Mar 2, 2022 10:00 AM Researchers from many institutions come together to gain more complete understanding of how lakes operate during winter.

  • BGSU students send letters to hometown schools calling for hazing prevention education Mar 2, 2022 9:30 AM Letter-writing campaign is part of the University's commitment to eradicate hazing of all forms after the tragic death of student Stone Foltz

  • Latino Student Union celebrates 50 years of fostering belonging for BGSU students Feb 25, 2022 9:17 AM Founded in 1972, the BGSU Latino Student Union provides a welcoming space where people from Latinx and all backgrounds can learn and grow

  • Honors chemistry student to attend prestigious ACS conference Feb 18, 2022 4:00 PM Brie Bradshaw is among a select group that will attend this year’s prestigious LEADS Conference, to be hosted by the American Chemical Society this July in Washington, D.C., where she will meet with some of the world’s top chemists, scientists and professionals.

  • Culturally competent care is key focus of BGSU RN to BSN program Feb 17, 2022 8:30 AM Dr. Nicki Lawrence: Small details, bedside manner make a big difference for patient satisfaction.

  • Online programs continue strong showing in national rankings Feb 10, 2022 11:45 AM U.S. News & World Report ranked the University's eCampus among the nation’s best in four categories in its Best Online Programs rankings.

  • BGSU researcher studying use of photoresponsive sponges as environmental difference-makers Feb 2, 2022 1:47 PM Project also includes contributions from ethnically diverse groups of high school and undergraduate students through a national math and science program.

  • Community collaboration: First-ever ‘Art of Diversity’ highlights artists from Wood, Lucas and Erie counties Feb 2, 2022 9:25 AM The visual and performance arts showcase offered local artists an opportunity to create reflective works that highlight the meaning of diversity.

  • In photos: A true Bowling Green winter Jan 28, 2022 4:06 PM University photographers capture the return of winter on the Bowling Green State University campus.

  • Transfer athletes find ideal hockey-academics balance at BG Jan 26, 2022 2:57 PM Three Falcon Hockey team members are enrolled in the University's one-year MBA program, with their eyes set on careers in the business world once their days of playing competitive ice hockey end.

  • BGSU researcher finds connection between emotions and the spread of misinformation online Jan 26, 2022 9:50 AM Participants were shown fake headlines and were asked about their feelings toward the false news and if they would share it and why.

  • SLP student turns dog-assisted therapy into focus of academic study Jan 25, 2022 2:00 PM Witt, who founded non-profit bringing dogs into special ed classrooms, now uses experience in clinical setting.

  • B-G-S-U! Cheer, Dance teams place among best in the nation Jan 21, 2022 4:00 PM Cheerleading takes bronze in national competition, Dance places in the Top 30.

  • Graven named 'Advisor of the Year' for work with BGSU Student Veterans of America chapter Jan 20, 2022 3:15 PM Jason Graven, military program coordinator with NTMSS, has been named the National Chapter Advisor of the Year by Student Veterans of America.

  • Win for BGSU Model UN team highlights opportunities, experiences for students Jan 20, 2022 2:35 PM Comprised of members of the BGSU International Relations Organization, students competed against more than 900 students at the American Model UN Conference.

  • Research into female leadership in Asia by BGSU faculty, alumni hailed as pioneering Jan 20, 2022 10:00 AM BGSU faculty member Dr. Louisa Ha and alumna Joy Chao '08 co-edit and contribute to book that received two awards from National Communication Association divisions.

  • Who regulates AI? BGSU researcher goes international to study the rules of artificial intelligence Jan 18, 2022 3:10 PM Dr. Stefan Fritsch and his family spent a year in Florence, Italy, after being awarded a fellowship with the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute.

  • In Photos: Winter Wonderland Jan 13, 2022 9:20 AM The Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle has been transformed into a Winter Wonderland filled with a variety of popular activities in celebration of the start of spring semester.

  • BGSU to hold 'The Art of Diversity' visual, performing arts showcase Jan 12, 2022 12:00 PM The event will feature works from artists in Wood, Lucas and Erie counties, including K-12 students, community members, and BGSU students, faculty and staff

  • BGSU to hold 14th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Jan 12, 2022 11:53 AM The event allows the campus community to create public good through various service activities while honoring the legacy of Dr. King

  • In Photos: A Community of Care during finals week Jan 12, 2022 10:40 AM Bowling Green State University hosted a variety of self-care activities throughout finals week in December.

  • As ‘American Pie’ turns 50, BGSU professor's book sings its praises, showcases its puzzles Jan 7, 2022 2:00 PM BGSU Firelands researcher shares expertise on the depths, intricacies of "American Pie" and its role as a parable of troubled times.

  • In Photos: Inside the School of Nursing lab Dec 28, 2021 8:00 AM The Bowling Green State University School of Nursing has moved into Central Hall on the BGSU main campus. The new facility features a state-of-the-art simulation center and a skills lab.

  • Most-read article points to pioneering scholarship Dec 27, 2021 9:00 AM A 2012 article on managing organizational change by current and retired faculty has been read more than 27,000 times according to ResearchGate, which recognized it as the most frequently read article from BGSU.

  • Graduates of BGSU Firelands respiratory care program ready for expanded career options Dec 22, 2021 5:00 PM Samantha Patalita, Shelley Krall and Brittany Sakal graduated from the respiratory care program at BGSU Firelands and are prepared for next step in their careers.

  • From the commencement stage to the opera house Dec 22, 2021 1:30 PM College of Musical Arts graduate, voice performance major Jhané Perdue points to world-class faculty at BGSU for providing opportunities for musical and personal growth.

  • BGSU Honors student, Alumni Laureate Scholar sets sights on career in optometry Dec 21, 2021 1:30 PM BGSU Honors student Nikhita Jacob, an Alumni Laureate Scholar, has sights set on optometry career after experiences as a biology major and soccer player.

  • Dagmar Chapin completes exemplary path at BGSU on way to career in international business Dec 21, 2021 12:10 PM Chapin will graduate from the BGSU Schmidthorst College of Business as a triple major who had her choice of multiple job offers before completing school.

  • BGSU researcher chosen for PITCH X video series Dec 17, 2021 10:35 AM Dr. Alexis Ostrowski’s hydrogel technology is on track to move from her Bowling Green State University chemistry lab to commercialization.

  • Madisen Parker merges passions by completing student-teaching during basketball season Dec 17, 2021 10:00 AM Falcons' all-time, 3-point percentage leader Madisen Parker succeeding in the classroom by completing demanding major along with basketball.

  • Health Services Administration degree readies Tiffany Askew for health care career Dec 16, 2021 9:00 AM Tiffany Askew is graduating from BGSU with a Master of Health Services Administration that has prepared her for a career in a rapidly changing health care field.

  • BGSU students performing public good as part of BGSU 1910 course Dec 14, 2021 4:10 PM Student proposals for good works take center stage in 'Serving the Public Good – Project Gala'.

  • BGSU recognized again for commitment to sustainability by Princeton Review Dec 14, 2021 2:17 PM The University is one of only 420 schools nationwide to be recognized by the college admission services company for 2022.

  • Ian Kennedy to begin career in robotics after graduating from BGSU Dec 13, 2021 3:40 PM Ian Kennedy will join the robotics workforce after graduating from BGSU. The mechatronics engineering technology major demonstrated robotics for the Ohio governor.

  • BGSU to hold in-person fall commencement exercises starting Friday Dec 13, 2021 12:20 PM Ceremonies will be held indoors at the Stroh Center on the Bowling Green campus.

  • BGSU trustees finalize plans for new campus gateway, address continued student success Dec 10, 2021 2:45 PM Committed to serving generations of learners to come, BGSU continues to adapt to serve the public good and support workforce needs

  • In Photos: 17th annual ArtsX celebrates work of BGSU arts community Dec 7, 2021 4:40 PM Music, theater and dance performances on display along with various hands-on activities for attendees.

  • BGSU alumnus Carl Sandifer ’05 happy to have spotlight on space exploration Dec 7, 2021 4:11 PM After NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover landed successfully, BGSU alumnus Carl Sandifer ’05 received a lot of attention for his role in the mission.

  • Alumnus partners with Jerome Library to provide meals for BGSU students during finals Dec 7, 2021 9:10 AM DeAnte Shivers, owner and operator of TriggaMeals, is partnering with the Jerome Library to provide at least 100 meals to BGSU students free of charge.

  • BGSU recognized for supporting student voting in 2020 Presidential Election Dec 6, 2021 4:45 PM University recognized by "ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge" for empowering student voters in the 2020 election

  • $5 million investment to transform BG Flight Center Dec 2, 2021 10:00 AM The BGSU Aviation program is on the rise, with a $5 million investment in new aircraft, state-of-the-art flight simulators and expansion of the BG Flight Center.

  • BGSU to hold 17th annual 'ArtsX' showcase Dec 1, 2021 1:00 PM "ArtsX" promotes awareness of the arts’ positive impact on people living in Northwest Ohio and the BGSU campus community.

  • 'Bigs with Badges' partnership at BGSU continues to be a success Nov 29, 2021 11:40 AM Since launching in April, BGSU Police has had at least three successful 'Big,' 'Little' parings with plans to add more in the future

  • Jennifer McCary wins Top Diversity Officer Award Nov 29, 2021 11:00 AM Jennifer McCary, Chief Diversity and Belonging Officer at BGSU, honored for exemplary work in the field of diversity, inclusion and belonging.

  • Shirley Spork, an LPGA co-founder, holds BGSU close to her heart Nov 22, 2021 2:44 PM Shirley Spork, one of 13 co-founders of the LPGA, taught at Bowling Green State University. She has retained closed ties to Falcon Women’s Golf.

  • Q&A with Dr. Elizabeth Holman, winner of Inclusion and Diversity Award Nov 19, 2021 2:36 PM Elizabeth Holman, an associate professor in Human Development and Family Studies at BGSU, is honored for her work on social justice and inclusion issues.

  • In photos: Continued progress of Administration Building demolition Nov 19, 2021 11:30 AM The demolition of Administration Building, which sits at the corner of Thurstin Avenue and Court Street, is part of the revitalization of the western edge of the Bowling Green campus.

  • BGSU awarded $814,000 federal grant to support students who are parents Nov 18, 2021 9:52 AM Available to Pell Grant-eligible students seeking undergraduate or graduate degrees, including eCampus programs

  • Beth Macy ’86 a trailblazer for opioid victims with Hulu series ‘Dopesick’ Nov 15, 2021 4:30 PM The new Hulu series ‘Dopesick’ is inspired by Bowling Green State University alumna Beth Macy’s 2018 New York Times-bestselling book.

  • Sustainability at heart of campus gateway project Nov 15, 2021 3:45 PM Planting of new trees scheduled, while demolished building's material to be repurposed into new material.

  • BGSU dedicates new Veterans Memorial to honor service, sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces Nov 10, 2021 4:05 PM The University's Veterans Memorial serves as a reminder to all of the selfless service and sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces.

  • BGSU, Ohio Attorney General partner to create new Center for Justice Research Nov 10, 2021 4:01 PM BGSU researchers, students will identify and explore justice-related research topics and will publish scholarly, peer-reviewed analyses

  • Falcon BEST robotics competition at BGSU showcases future robotics engineers Nov 10, 2021 2:00 PM BGSU hosted its ninth annual Falcon BEST robotics competition on Nov. 6 at Perry Field House with Maumee Valley Country Day winning top honors.

  • Four decades of championships: Rugby's 40-year streak Nov 10, 2021 1:00 PM The BGSU Men’s Rugby Football Club has won 40 consecutive Mid-American Rugby Conference championships, beginning in 1982 with a team coached by New Zealand native Bill Cotton and captained by Roger Mazzarella.

  • Visible Man a landmark for BGSU School of Art Nov 5, 2021 2:30 PM Originally inspired by a vision communicated to School of Art leadership by two alumni, Edward Sewell and Col. John Moore, Visible Man is a more expansive follow up to the earlier So Much More exhibition of art by Black alumni.

  • BGSU singers back up John Legend at private concert at Toledo Museum of Art Nov 5, 2021 1:30 PM Performers from Bowling Green State University sing backup to John Legend at private concert at Toledo Museum of Art.

  • BGSU School of Nursing receives $200,000 grant from Ohio Board of Nursing Nov 5, 2021 10:57 AM The BGSU School of Nursing has received a $200,000 grant from the Ohio Board of Nursing to increase enrollment capacity of the RN to BSN program.

  • Ohio fire chief recognized for undergraduate research while earning degree at BGSU Nov 5, 2021 10:30 AM Fire chief Russell Thompson was published in a peer-reviewed journal while earning a Bachelor of Science in fire administration at BGSU.

  • BGSU Center for Regional Development awarded $140,000 federal grant Nov 3, 2021 11:33 AM U.S. Economic Development Administration grant to help BGSU strengthen northwest Ohio's economy

  • BGSU researcher wins top international criminology award Nov 2, 2021 12:00 PM Giordano, who has been at BGSU since 1974, earns award for innovative mixed-method research into intimate networks and criminal involvement.

  • The BGSU connection to one of this Halloween's hottest treats: Starburst Lollipops Oct 29, 2021 2:00 PM Halloween is an exciting time for BGSU alumni Bill Martin ’88 and Megan Butler ‘15, ’16 at the Spangler Candy Co., headquartered in Bryan, Ohio.

  • BGSU researcher: Supply chain issues could cause a holiday-season headache Oct 28, 2021 5:00 PM According to BGSU researcher Dr. William Sawaya, COVID served as the first domino for supply chain disruptions, but multiple issues also have played a role.

  • BGSU mechatronics engineering technology student lands job with RōBEX after internship Oct 28, 2021 10:00 AM Ian Kennedy, a BGSU mechatronics engineering technology major who gave a robotics demonstration to Ohio governor, lands job with RōBEX after internship.

  • BGSU alumna first woman of color elected president of Society of Professional Journalists Oct 26, 2021 1:45 PM BGSU alumna Rebecca Aguilar, with 40 years of experience, elected as the first Latina and woman of color as president of the Society of Professional Journalists.

  • Accomplished professional returns to BGSU to obtain degree through University eCampus program Oct 21, 2021 9:00 AM For Kirk Stonebrook, returning to Bowling Green State University to finish earning his bachelor’s degree is a goal made possible through University eCampus program.

  • BGSU to construct new campus gateway, restoring traditional look to University Oct 20, 2021 9:30 AM Set for completion in fall 2022, the BGSU campus gateway will feature an open-air plaza in a park-like setting, offering people an area to study, socialize and relax.

  • BGSU climbs in national rankings, remains the No. 1 university in the Midwest students would choose again Oct 18, 2021 4:50 PM For the third consecutive year, BGSU ranked No. 1 in the Midwest as the public university students would choose again for their education according to The Wall Street Journal

  • BGSU climbs in national rankings, remains the No. 1 university in the Midwest students would choose again Oct 18, 2021 4:50 PM For the third consecutive year, BGSU ranked No. 1 in the Midwest as the public university students would choose again for their education according to The Wall Street Journal

  • BGSU researcher: Most Ohio non-profits robust, flexible during COVID-19 pandemic Oct 15, 2021 3:25 PM A new study shows that Ohio non-profit organizations have been robust and flexible, and most continued offering their services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Recent BGSU aviation alumnus selected for new Civil Path to Wings initiative Oct 15, 2021 2:05 PM Tanner Mackall ’21, second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, credits BGSU for significant flight experience he gained as a civilian.

  • Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at BGSU welcomes new Advisory Board members Oct 13, 2021 3:00 PM The center recently welcomed six new members to its Advisory Board along with a new interim director

  • Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tours nursing, robotics facilities at BGSU Oct 8, 2021 4:35 PM Governor’s visit focused on nursing and robotics, programs that meet Ohio's current and future workforce needs.

  • BGSU launches innovative two-year Doctor of Physical Therapy program, the only of its kind in Ohio Oct 7, 2021 5:37 PM Students will complete a majority of their coursework online, but will come to campus twice per semester for hands-on clinical practice

  • WATCH: SICSIC looks back on 75 years of school spirit at BGSU Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM SICSIC was founded on Oct. 5, 1946. Recently, several current and former SICSIC members gathered to celebrate the historic spirit organization turning 75.

  • Summer internship with Amazon leads to job offer for BGSU finance student Sep 30, 2021 9:40 AM Bowling Green State University finance major Giovonni Colantonio’s summer internship with Amazon led to a full-time job offer upon his degree completion.

  • BGSU introduces new solar charging table as eco-friendly way to power devices on campus Sep 29, 2021 3:30 PM The recently installed table collects energy from the sun and allows people to charge multiple devices at once for free

  • Elaine Bryant recently became first Black woman named chief of Columbus police Sep 29, 2021 2:00 PM Elaine Bryant ’19 became the first Black woman to be named chief of police for the City of Columbus. She earned a master’s degree in criminal justice from BGSU.

  • BGSU trustees recognize continued success as new academic year gets underway Sep 24, 2021 4:00 PM Naming of campus spaces, personnel matters and bond refinancing were all discussed during September's meeting

  • A trailblazer for diversity and belonging: BGSU honors Dr. Robert L. Perry ’59, ’65 Sep 23, 2021 5:47 PM BGSU unveiled the Robert L. Perry Veranda in recognition Perry's achievements, legacy in shaping empowerment and inclusion.

  • PHOTO GALLERY: Relive the Falcons’ Homecoming football victory Sep 23, 2021 12:00 PM The Homecoming 2021 festivities were held in-person this year, from Sept. 16-19. Check out these great photos from the football game to relive all the fun moments in the Falcons' victory.

  • BGSU inducts 2021 Class of the Academy of Distinguished Alumni Sep 20, 2021 9:55 AM This year’s honorees included Emmy-winning journalist Leon Bibb ’66; nationally recognized food, nutrition and health expert Dr. Susan Finn ’66; and Jan M. Heppe ’74, retired president of Burberry Americas.

  • SICSIC, secretive spirit crew at BGSU, set to celebrate 75th anniversary Sep 16, 2021 4:33 PM SICSIC, a six-member, secretive spirit crew at BGSU, has roots that date to post-World War II. The group is set to celebrate its 75th anniversary this semester.

  • A decade of the Wolfe Center for the Arts, in photos Sep 16, 2021 4:13 PM This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Wolfe Center's grand opening, a world class venue for art galleries, performances, classes, alumni events and more.

  • Waggoner family history intertwines with BGSU since its establishment Sep 16, 2021 11:51 AM The Waggoner family — descendants of Frank and Estelle — estimate that about 50 members have attended BGSU since the University’s establishment in 1910.

  • BGSU to host Constitution Day with conversation, Q&A Sep 13, 2021 11:10 AM The BGSU College of Arts and Sciences will host a moderated conversation and Q&A session with Laura Coates and Jeffrey Rosen from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14.

  • Remey Schneider ’21 is well-prepared for high stakes internship with Ho-Chunk Sep 10, 2021 3:30 PM Remey Schneider ’21, who doubled-majored in environmental policy and analysis and international studies and highly involved in PLA and USG, interned at Ho-Chunk.

  • In Photos: Looking back on 9/11 and 'A Day of Remembrance at BGSU' Sep 9, 2021 2:50 PM Bowling Green State University held a campus vigil, ‘A Day of Remembrance at BGSU,’ in front of University Hall on Sept. 14, 2001, honoring those impacted on 9/11.

  • Former kicker Shaun Suisham '05 to bring girls' hockey tournament to BGSU Sep 7, 2021 11:00 AM Former kicker Shaun Suisham '05 is bringing a girls' hockey tournament to BGSU. The tournament will be played Sept. 10-12 at the Slater Family Ice Arena.

  • BGSU to host 'Day of Dialogue' on Sept. 10 Sep 2, 2021 11:00 AM Bowling Green State University will host the 'Day of Dialogue' on Sept. 10 at the Wolfe Center for the Arts, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Tony Anderson.

  • WATCH: BGSU, city celebrate start of fall semester Sep 2, 2021 10:05 AM For the first time, the City of Bowling Green and BGSU hosted Rally BG on Main to welcome the return of BGSU students, eat and be entertained.

  • BGSU alumna Becky Newell '83 brings Solheim Cup to life as tournament director Sep 1, 2021 2:40 PM Becky Newell ’83, a Bowling Green State University alumna, is the tournament director of the Solheim Cup, being played at Inverness Club in Toledo from Sept. 4-6.

  • Q&A: Chris Willis on his cross-country bike trip of a lifetime Aug 30, 2021 2:30 PM Bowling Green State University associate professor Chris Willis rode his bike across the United States to raise awareness for public education.

  • BGSU mascots ranked 8th best in college sports, according to new survey Aug 30, 2021 2:11 PM Freddie and Frieda Falcon were recently named as some of the 'Best College Mascots in America' by Quality Logo Products

  • BGSU researcher working to prevent type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes Aug 26, 2021 12:08 PM Having gestational diabetes can increase the lifelong risk of diabetes. Kerri Knippen, assistant professor at BGSU, seeks to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.

  • BGSU College of Musical Arts helps master's candidate feel 'prepared' for career Aug 23, 2021 11:02 AM Sophie Browning gained more than a master’s degree during her time at BGSU; she obtained a lifelong bond with faculty in the College of Musical Arts.

  • Business major plans to cash in on her leadership exposure at BGSU Aug 18, 2021 1:59 PM Once an undecided major, Hannah Salo is graduating with 3.97 GPA and a business administration degree with a specialization in management from BGSU.

  • Carlos Martinez ready to dig into career of fossils and rocks Aug 17, 2021 1:50 PM Carlos Martinez turned his childhood fascination with dinosaurs into a career working with fossils and rocks after studying geology and paleobiology at BGSU.

  • BGSU commences new era of health care education with opening of nursing facility Aug 17, 2021 11:00 AM BGSU hosted ribbon-cutting ceremony for Central Hall, the new home for School of Nursing after undergoing $3 million renovation.

  • BGSU computer science mentorship program for girls receives 'Inspiring Programs in STEM Award' Aug 17, 2021 9:59 AM CODE4her is one of 78 programs being recognized in the September issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine

  • Crystal Ellis: a pioneer in BGSU men's basketball and education Aug 13, 2021 2:00 PM Crystal Ellis was the first Black man to play basketball for BGSU in 1951. He also earned three education degrees and was a pioneer in Toledo public schools.

  • BGSU doctoral candidate wants to help Asian students with transition to American culture Aug 12, 2021 5:00 PM Huanzhen Xu is focused on helping students from China and other Asian countries assimilate to American culture during their college experience.

  • BGSU named an ‘Exercise is Medicine Gold Campus’ for second year in a row Aug 11, 2021 10:00 AM Even a global pandemic couldn’t prevent BGSU from being recognized as an “Exercise is Medicine Gold Campus” for the second year in a row.

  • BGSU to hold summer commencement Aug. 21 Aug 10, 2021 11:30 AM Bowling Green State University will host an outdoor graduation ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, on the Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle

  • Alumnus helps those in need pay their bills with new app Aug 5, 2021 10:52 AM BGSU alumnus Gus Hashem '94, co-founder of financial tech company T-CETRA, launches the app 'NeighborRelief' to help those in need pay their bills.

  • BGSU launches #VaxBGSU, COVID-19 vaccination incentive program for students, faculty and staff Aug 4, 2021 11:45 AM Students, faculty and staff will need to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and voluntarily submit their vaccination status to be entered for weekly prize drawings.

  • BGSU introduces a Community of Care ahead of fall semester Jul 30, 2021 1:21 PM The University is investing in additional resources, positions and trainings to support a Community of Care, a key component to the prioritization of health and wellness for the campus community.

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We can create a community of care. Jul 30, 2021 9:15 AM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment No. 20 – we can create a community of care.

  • Richaun Holmes, a blossoming star in the NBA, attributes pro success to BGSU Jul 29, 2021 11:24 AM Former BGSU basketball star Richaun Holmes attributes much of his success to the Falcons’ basketball program and the Bowling Green community.

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We can look ahead. Jul 29, 2021 9:40 AM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment No. 20 – we can look ahead.

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We can Go Far. Jul 28, 2021 9:15 AM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment No. 19 – we can go far.

  • MLS majors at BGSU step into important role during COVID-19 testing Jul 27, 2021 4:20 PM Bowling Green State University students majoring in MLS step up during COVID-19, proving how valuable medical laboratory scientists and technicians can be.

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We can Stand Out. Jul 27, 2021 9:00 AM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment No. 18 – we can stand out.

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We can experience BGSU. Jul 26, 2021 12:30 PM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment No. 17 – we can experience BGSU.

  • BGSU Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference aims to improve student outcomes around the globe Jul 23, 2021 1:47 PM BGSU holds the distinction of hosting this year's conference which will focus on adaptive teaching practices to drive student success in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We can support our Falcon families. Jul 23, 2021 1:00 PM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment No. 16 – we can support our Falcon families.

  • Families matter at BGSU: A Q&A with Amy Swank Jul 22, 2021 4:00 PM Parent, family and new student advocate Amy Swank recently joined BGSU to lead the Office of Parent, Family and New Student Connections.

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We can perform. Jul 21, 2021 8:06 AM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment No. 15 – we can perform.

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We can build. Jul 16, 2021 3:00 PM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment No. 14 – we can build.

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We can manage the health of our campuses. Jul 14, 2021 8:06 AM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment No. 13 – we can manage the health of our campuses.

  • How BGSU navigated the global pandemic: A conversation with Ben Batey Jul 13, 2021 2:20 PM Chief Health Officer Ben Batey reflects on a year of leading the COVID-19 Response Team at BGSU.

  • College of Musical Arts ‘rolled up its sleeves’ to allow students to perform during pandemic Jul 13, 2021 1:42 PM Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts turns to flexible scheduling, technology to accommodate student performances during pandemic.

  • Falcon Forensics and Debate Team wins national debate title Jul 8, 2021 11:05 AM The Falcon Forensics and Debate Team’s Online Forensics Nationals title-winning performance marked the fourth team title in speech and debate in school history.

  • 'BG Ideas:' a must-listen higher ed podcast Jul 7, 2021 8:45 AM 'BG Ideas,' a Bowling Green State University podcast, has been recognized by Volt Magazine for its interdisciplinary effort among higher education podcasts

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We can compete. Jul 6, 2021 4:55 PM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment No. 12 – we can compete.

  • Wikipedia Edit-a-thon is lesson in collaboration Jul 6, 2021 3:28 PM Bowling Green State University collaboration creates opportunities for writing students to edit Wikipedia entries about marginalized groups.

  • BGSU Teaching Kitchen is hosting in-person classes Jul 6, 2021 3:07 PM The BGSU Teaching Kitchen is back to hosting in-person classes. The classes are designed to mix fun and food and give each participant a unique experience. Learn more and sign up for a class

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We can have fun. Jul 2, 2021 2:15 PM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment No. 11 – we can have fun.

  • Diversity and Belonging Council’s goal: Send culturally competent students out into world Jun 30, 2021 4:31 PM The BGSU Diversity and Belonging Council, set to celebrate its second anniversary this summer, is preparing biennial report to share with community in July.

  • Champions of infant vitality Jun 30, 2021 2:26 PM Bowling Green State University researchers work with ProMedica and Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio to reduce high infant mortality rates in northwest Ohio.

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We can graduate. Jun 30, 2021 2:03 PM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment number ten – we can graduate.

  • BGSU doctoral student organizes conference for students, scholars in native Algeria Jun 28, 2021 4:00 PM Meriem Mechehoud, a BGSU doctoral student, organized conference for students and scholars in English as a Foreign Language programs in native Algeria.

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We can leverage technology. Jun 28, 2021 11:30 AM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment number nine—We can leverage technology.

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We Can Belong Jun 25, 2021 4:18 PM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment number seven – we can work with our community.

  • BGSU looks to leverage ‘new normal’ as in-person classes return in Fall 2021 Jun 25, 2021 9:55 AM As classes return to in-person at BGSU, faculty have incorporated some of those innovations used during the pandemic into their classes.

  • BGSU breaks ground on state-of-the-art School of the Built Environment facility Jun 24, 2021 1:54 PM $10.4 million project will bring architecture and environmental design, construction management programs together under one roof

  • Mild winters, other factors contribute to uptick in ticks this year Jun 24, 2021 9:00 AM It is believed that mild winters lead to more tick activity, but Dr. Dan Pavuk, an insect biologist at BGSU, says that is only partially true.

  • BGSU researcher asks, 'Is dredge material good for soil?' Jun 23, 2021 1:45 PM BGSU geochemist Angélica Vázquez-Ortega studies dredge materials to potentially help Lake Erie water quality and improve farm soils.

  • BGSU music alumnus wins Grammy Award as ‘Porgy and Bess’ cast member Jun 23, 2021 10:00 AM Bowling Green State University graduate Errin Brooks finds success as opera singer and now Grammy Award winner for his role in the Met’s “Porgy and Bess”.

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We can work with our community Jun 18, 2021 4:18 PM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment number seven – we can work with our community.

  • BGSU ranked No. 5 in the nation as a top university for veterans Jun 18, 2021 3:44 PM Rankings are based on the results of a comprehensive school-by-school assessment of veteran and military student services and rates of academic achievement

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program receives five-year accreditation Jun 18, 2021 12:23 PM

  • Research shows insufficient or poor-quality sleep can be an important factor between stress, diet Jun 16, 2021 1:50 PM BGSU-Michigan State research. shows that Insufficient or poor-quality sleep can be an important factor between stress and diet.

  • BGSU makes $4.7 million investment in wireless upgrade across its campuses Jun 16, 2021 10:45 AM Bowling Green State University recently started a $4.7 wireless campaign to update the nearly 3,000 wireless access points across its campuses.

  • Recent BGSU alumni blazing entrepreneurial trails during COVID Jun 16, 2021 8:29 AM Bowling Green State University alumni launch vastly different entrepreneurial ventures in midst of global COVID pandemic.

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We can be flexible. Jun 14, 2021 11:30 AM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment number six – we could be flexible.

  • Flexibility allowed BGSU to move forward during global pandemic Jun 11, 2021 3:24 PM When the COVID-19 pandemic caused BGSU to turn to remote learning, the University’s flexibility was showcased in Fall 2020 with the introduction of Design My BGSU.

  • Brittany Lasch's 'Book of Arias' helps trombonists perfect the cantabile style of playing Jun 9, 2021 12:15 PM BGSU College of Musical Arts faculty member Brittany Lasch published "Book of Arias - Trombone" to help trombone players elevate their songlike style.

  • Inclusive campus community at BGSU inspires sibling alumnae to write children’s book Jun 9, 2021 12:00 PM Amanda and Jenna Revell, who graduated from BGSU in 2010, recently released their children’s book, “Tango Teddy,” and the ebook version will be available July 1.

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We can research. Jun 9, 2021 11:30 AM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment number five—We can research.

  • BGSU digital arts students combat climate change using animation Jun 9, 2021 10:17 AM Bowling Green State University digital arts students create animated public service announcements for nonprofit organizations that focus on environmental issues.

  • BGSU graphic design program among best in the nation Jun 9, 2021 9:43 AM BGSU graphic design program is ranked by Animation Career Review as No. 49 among the nation's public universities, No. 23 in the Midwest and No. 5 in Ohio.

  • Justin Turner on his career at BGSU: ‘It was a pretty special time’ Jun 8, 2021 9:18 AM All-time points leader Justin Turner, who is preparing for the NBA Draft, said his career at Bowling Green State University “was a pretty special time.”

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We can deliver. Jun 2, 2021 11:30 AM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment number four—We can deliver.

  • Maggie's House: A labor of love and a lesson in social impact Jun 2, 2021 10:50 AM A BGSU alumnus and architecture faculty member's domestic violence shelter project became personal when he discovered his birth mother's story.

  • Short film by BGSU alumnus premieres at SXSW Jun 2, 2021 9:52 AM Short horror film by BGSU Theatre and Film graduate Quinn George premieres at South by Southwest and Telluride Horror Show Festival.

  • 2018 Hatchling galloping into success with Magna Halter Jun 2, 2021 9:22 AM BGSU alumna Sara Yarger who was one of the 2018 Hatchlings who was successfully funded for her Magna Halter.

  • McCary presents ‘Bound by the Unconscious’ at national convention Jun 1, 2021 12:00 PM Jennifer McCary, chief diversity and belonging officer at BGSU, wants people to be aware of unconscious doubt that’s created by unconscious bias.

  • BGSU professor recognized by the Mid-American Conference for dedication to student success May 27, 2021 4:41 PM The award celebrates the commitment of MAC universities to provide a holistic student experience and create an environment that supports success in school and life

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We can continue to partner. May 27, 2021 3:36 PM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment number three—We can continue to partner.

  • Chris Willis to bike across the country to raise money for public education May 26, 2021 2:05 PM BGSU’s Chris Willis is cycling across the U.S. to raise money for public education. He plans to ride his bike from Washington to Maine, raising $51,000.

  • Maddi Georgoff advances dedication to community engagement May 26, 2021 1:04 PM Maddi Georgoff earned a Master of Public Administration Degree from BGSU and is prepared to pursue a career in program evaluation.

  • BGSU honors Dr. Robert L. Perry ’59, ’65 in recognition of legacy of diversity and belonging May 25, 2021 10:00 AM Dr. Robert L. Perry ’59, ’65, inaugural director of Bowling Green State University’s ethnic studies program, is honored with the naming of veranda.

  • 21 moments that move us forward: We innovate in a global pandemic May 24, 2021 7:30 AM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment number one—we fundraised to increase scholarships.

  • BGSU psychology professors' Fulbright plans thwarted by COVID-19 May 21, 2021 1:01 PM BGSU psychology professors William O'Brien and Verner Bingman changed their Fulbright teaching and research plans after the COVID-19 outbreak.

  • 21 moments that move us forward: A historic increase in scholarships. May 19, 2021 3:36 PM We've identified 21 moments during 2020-21 that moved us forward. Moment number one—we fundraised to increase scholarships.

  • The 2020-21 BGSU experience, in photos May 19, 2021 3:30 PM More students called BGSU home in 2020 than ever before. Here's a look back, in photos.

  • New BGSU initiative hopes to help rural communities move forward May 19, 2021 8:26 AM Bowling Green’s State University’s Reimagining Rural Regions Initiative plans to help Ohio’s rural communities attract and keep talent within their communities.

  • BGSU's eCampus helps post-traditional student realize longtime goal of living in South Korea May 18, 2021 2:54 PM The versatility of BGSU's eCampus online program allowed Sherrie Lynn Dominique to continue her studies while pursuing her dream of living in South Korea.

  • BGSU Police team up with Big Brothers Big Sisters to serve local youth through "Bigs with Badges" May 11, 2021 4:30 PM BGSU Police is the first organization to sign on to the program, which is expanding its reach in Wood County. Leaders hope to eventually involve others from the community, including students, faculty and staff and area businesses.

  • In Photos: BGSU Hockey broadcaster hopes to follow footsteps of Falcon legends May 11, 2021 9:45 AM Ryan Vallon, who majored in media production, called more than 150 BGSU Hockey games and hopes to be an NHL broadcaster one day.

  • Advance your career this summer with a specialized online summer certificate from BGSU May 10, 2021 10:00 AM Bowling Green State University’s specialized online summer certificates through its eCampus prepare graduates for a competitive job market.

  • BGSU receives $555,000 CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant May 7, 2021 10:53 AM BGSU was awarded a $555,000 CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant. The project will be matched with $141,536 in local funds, including $100,000 from JobsOhio.

  • Military students, veterans find success in the classroom at BGSU May 7, 2021 10:53 AM Five military and veteran students obtain bachelor’s degrees this spring from BGSU while the Office of Nontraditional and Military Student Services is there to help guide them.

  • Class of 2021: Anthony Laurio to be first BGSU cadet in the U.S. Space Force May 6, 2021 3:00 PM The final frontier is just the first step for Anthony Laurio, a 2021 BGSU graduate, as he enters the newest branch of the Armed Forces, the U.S. Space Force.

  • In Photos: BGSU hosts in-person Commencement ceremonies May 4, 2021 4:50 PM Photos capture the Commencement ceremonies at Doyt L. Perry Stadium April 30 - May 2, with 2020 alumni and 2021 graduates crossing the stage.

  • Class of 2021: Alexia Larson finds perfect career path helping older adults May 4, 2021 4:45 PM BGSU May 2021 graduate Alexia Larson discovers her ideal gerontology career as long-term care ombudsman for Ohio.

  • Daedrick Matthews has career headed in right direction thanks to new degree program May 4, 2021 4:19 PM Daedrick Matthews, a member of the first cohort for BGSU Firelands’ Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies program, recently was hired by Elite Industrial Controls.

  • Thanks to Thompson scholarship, Janae Johnson says all of her ‘wildest dreams have come true’ May 3, 2021 9:00 AM Janae Johnson is graduating with a degree in business administration with a double specialization in finance and business, analytics and intelligence. She also has a job lined up with Eaton Corp.

  • Jessie Walton activates her Native American voice for graphic design project Apr 28, 2021 2:43 PM Jessie Walton researched her Native American roots for her graphic design senior thesis before graduating from BGSU with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in May 2021.

  • Thompson family makes historic $27M gift for student scholarships Apr 27, 2021 1:39 PM

  • A historic and life-changing gift Apr 26, 2021 1:50 PM In 2021, BGSU received a $27 million donation for scholarships from its most generous philanthropists, Robert and Ellen (Bowen) Thompson.

  • Kate Jefferson, Miriam Sado found Inclusive Culturally Responsive Educators student organization Apr 26, 2021 10:48 AM Kate Jefferson and Miriam Sado, graduating students in BGSU's Inclusive Early Childhood Program, founded a student organization to develop more well-rounded educators.

  • Leah Tracy leaves a piece of herself behind at BGSU Apr 23, 2021 4:06 PM As Leah Tracy prepares to leave her home for the last four years, she is leaving a piece of herself at Bowling Green State University. Her composition, “Remember, Woman,” is now the official anthem of the BGSU Women’s Chorus.

  • 5 questions with Robin Yocum '78 Apr 23, 2021 2:24 PM BGSU alumnus Robin Yocum ’78 is an Edgar Award-nominated author known for his fiction set in the eastern Ohio River Valley. His next novel, “The Sacrifice of Lester Yates,” will be released April 27.

  • Career Technical Workforce Education wins Outstanding Advising and Mentoring Program Award Apr 23, 2021 8:46 AM BGSU faculty are lauded for creativity in meeting students' educational needs in the Career Technical Workforce Education Program, which earned the Outstanding Advising and Mentoring Program Award.

  • Afi A-Alkebu-Lan ready to take off with aviation degree from BGSU Apr 22, 2021 10:58 AM Afi A-Alkebu-Lan, a PLA Scholar from Detroit, is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in aviation technology from BGSU’s College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering.

  • BGSU receives $4.3M grant supporting students in STEM Apr 21, 2021 4:24 PM Choose Ohio First grant will provide new scholarship opportunities for BGSU students pursuing STEM majors.

  • Maurer Center receives LEED designation from U.S. Green Building Committee Apr 21, 2021 3:42 PM BGSU's Maurer Center was recently granted Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) designation, joining 11 other buildings on campus.

  • Student entrepreneurs prepare to present their ideas for The Hatch Apr 21, 2021 3:19 PM Ten BGSU students vying for funding for their startup ideas will present to a panel of investors on April 22.

  • Faculty Senate honors outstanding faculty for achievements during the pandemic Apr 20, 2021 1:27 PM BGSU Faculty Senate recognizes multiple faculty for achievements and contributions to the learning environment during the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Scott Highhouse awarded Distinguished Research Professorship Apr 20, 2021 12:42 PM Dr. Scott Highhouse, professor and Ohio Eminent Scholar in BGSU's Department of Psychology, has been honored with the 2021 Distinguished Research Professorship award this spring.

  • Louisa Ha receives Professorship of Research Excellence Award Apr 20, 2021 12:36 PM Dr. Louisa Ha's media and communication research has earned her the distinction of Professor of Research Excellence at BGSU.

  • Joshua Grubbs receives Outstanding Early Career Award Apr 20, 2021 10:49 AM Dr. Joshua Grubbs, assistant professor of psychology, was awarded the 2021 Outstanding Early Career Award for his research on the scientific study of addiction, personality and morality.

  • Krista Sturdevant receives Academic Advising and Mentoring Excellence Award Apr 20, 2021 9:30 AM Krista Sturdevant, an academic advisor who serves as the contact person for Inclusive Early Childhood Education and interior design majors, has been honored as the recipient of the 2021 Academic Advising and Mentoring Excellence Award.

  • Hokey Min named a Distinguished Research Professor Apr 20, 2021 8:58 AM Dr. Hokey Min, professor of operations and supply chain management, has been honored as a Distinguished Research Professor as part of the 2021 Faculty Excellence Award celebration.

  • Julia Halo receives Elliott L. Blinn Award Apr 20, 2021 8:58 AM Dr. Julia Halo, assistant professor of biology, has received a 2021 Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work.

  • Jonathan Kershaw receives Elliott L. Blinn Award Apr 20, 2021 8:49 AM Dr. Jonathan Kershaw, assistant professor, has received a 2021 Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work.

  • Philip Stinson awarded Professorship of Service or External Engagement Excellence Apr 20, 2021 8:15 AM Dr. Philip Stinson, professor in the criminal justice program, is the recipient of the 2021 Professorship of Service or External Engagement Excellence award.

  • Student Employees Bring Their 'A' Game Apr 19, 2021 1:30 PM BGSU student employees represent the very best of the University through their hard work, dedication and impressive skills.

  • MAC Champs! Apr 19, 2021 12:58 PM For the first time in BGSU history, both women's and men's soccer teams qualify for NCAA Championships

  • Abbott's coronavirus test includes work by BGSU alumna Apr 15, 2021 3:42 PM BGSU alumna Tao Xin '94 won Abbott's Researcher of the Year award for her contribution to coronavirus rapid test production.

  • BGSU alumnus named 2021 Future History Maker Apr 14, 2021 8:55 AM A Bowling Green State University alumnus earns a Future History Maker award for using music and the arts to teach youth in the Cleveland Play House CARE program.

  • BGSU to launch two new engineering programs in fall Apr 13, 2021 3:42 PM BGSU is offering a Master of Science in logistics systems engineering and a Bachelor of Science in systems engineering, starting in Fall 2021.

  • BGSU Firelands professor writes book on federalism, individual rights Apr 13, 2021 3:00 PM Dr. Stephanie Walls' new book delves into the compatibility of individual rights and federalism on several key issue

  • Update on Johnson & Johnson vaccination clinics at BGSU Apr 13, 2021 3:00 PM The University, Wood County Health Department pausing J&J vaccination clinics following FDA and CDC recommendation

  • Falcons help BGSU One Day soar to new heights Apr 8, 2021 2:20 PM More than $1.4 million in support was raised during Bowling Green State University's fifth annual day of giving on April 6-7.

  • BGSU graduate students team up with city to offer environmental history lesson Apr 7, 2021 1:54 PM BGSU graduate students have teamed up with the city to offer the community an environmental history lesson on the Wintergarden/St. John’s Nature Preserve.

  • BGSU graphic design students take home 2021 ADDY Awards Apr 7, 2021 9:35 AM Two Bowling Green State University students were recognized for graphic design work during the 2021 Toledo American Advertising Federation's ADDY Awards.

  • Robyn Fralick has Falcons flying high once again Apr 5, 2021 2:22 PM Bowling Green State University Coach Robyn Fralick guides Falcons to Mid-American Conference regular season title in third year.

  • Watch: The music plays on for BG Philharmonia Apr 1, 2021 11:07 AM Despite COVID-19 disruptions, the Bowling Green Philharmonia found a way to practice together, but separately, using Zoom technology.

  • BGSU Music at the Forefront residency features Chicago-based quartet Mar 31, 2021 4:27 PM Wide-ranging Spektral Quartet explores music virtually with online concert and student events.

  • BGSU students bridge the pandemic divide Mar 31, 2021 4:02 PM A group of Bowling Green State University students explored a different avenue of communication and found a landscape of exciting new connections with a long-term care facility in Columbus.

  • In Photos: BGSU's COVID-19 vaccination clinics Mar 31, 2021 3:04 PM Inside the Perry Field House where thousands are getting vaccinated

  • BGSU's Anthony King named Newman Civic Fellow for community-enriching activism Mar 31, 2021 11:45 AM Bowling Green State University communication student and nonprofit BRAVE founder Anthony King is named 2021-22 Newman Civic Fellow.

  • Class of 2021: BGSU Goldwater Fellow prepares for bioinformatics career Mar 30, 2021 9:00 AM Bowling Green State University Goldwater Fellow will pursue a Ph.D. in bioinformatics thanks to multiple research opportunities and supportive faculty mentors.

  • Media Career Week brings industry professionals to BGSU virtually Mar 29, 2021 5:13 PM Media Career Week, March 29-April 2, will feature a number of BGSU alumni who will give knowledge and insight in their respective fields.

  • New heights: BGSU aviation program receives prestigious AABI accreditation Mar 24, 2021 8:55 AM AABI accreditation is the highest level of recognition possible for a collegiate aviation program, marking a significant moment in the University's more than 40-year history in training students for careers in the aviation industry

  • Falcon eggs spotted on camera in Wood County Courthouse clock tower Mar 24, 2021 8:00 AM Four eggs were recently spotted on the Falcon Cam, marking the 11th year in a row a pair of peregrine falcons have returned to Bowling Green.

  • In photos: Volleyball's history-making game Mar 23, 2021 4:43 PM Photos capture what goes into a historic win, from practice to pre-game and post-game.

  • NASCAR pit crew member on pace to finish with management and technology degree from BGSU Mar 23, 2021 1:30 PM Brandon Harder is the gasman in a NASCAR pit crew and finds time to earn a management and technology degree through BGSU’s eCampus.

  • Firefighter perseveres through pandemic with skills learned in BGSU's Fire Administration program Mar 23, 2021 9:45 AM Thanks to the skills and lessons learned during his time as a BGSU student, Matthew Brixey said he was able to quickly adapt and lead his team through the tough times of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Ann-Marie Daugherty ’00: ‘I’ve learned how to ensure that my voice is still heard’ Mar 19, 2021 4:15 PM Ann-Marie Daugherty’s transition into supply chain opened a world of possibilities. The Bowling Green State University alumna is the GM/SVP of supply chain at Inmar Intelligence in N.C.

  • BGSU to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics Mar 18, 2021 5:05 PM In partnership with the Wood County Health Department, BGSU will host vaccination clinics at the Perry Field House starting in late March.

  • A Falcon born to fly: BGSU aviation student Robby Quinn goes viral Mar 18, 2021 4:24 PM BGSU aviation student Robby Quinn gives back to his hometown with food deliveries to and from the mainland.

  • New BSN program to meet critical demand for nurses Mar 17, 2021 4:08 PM Bowling Green State University's Bachelor of Science in nursing is geared for the latest health care needs and a rapidly growing job market.

  • COVID separates family members when nursing homes close visitation Mar 16, 2021 1:47 PM Bowling Green State University research finds nursing home visitation policies during COVID-19 impacted residents' family caregivers.

  • BGSU archives collects and preserves COVID memories Mar 16, 2021 1:34 PM Bowling Green State University's Center for Archival Collections collects, documents and preserves 1,700 submissions from Falcon students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends.

  • State of the Region Conference points to region’s remote working, tech possibilities Mar 13, 2021 1:49 PM BGSU’s Center for Regional Development 2021 State of the Region explored the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on northwest Ohio.

  • BGSU architecture major named to National Board of Directors for 2021-22 Mar 9, 2021 10:00 AM Baili Null, a BGSU senior architecture major, will serve on the American Institute of Architecture Students National Board of Directors as Midwest quad director for 2021-2022.

  • BGSU Board of Trustees support new programs and initiatives to move University forward Mar 5, 2021 3:43 PM BGSU Board of Trustees recognize success, support new programs and initiatives to move University forward

  • A historic leap forward Mar 4, 2021 11:00 AM More than a quarter of a billion dollars raised in Changing Lives for the World Campaign

  • BGSU celebrates history-making Changing Lives for the World fundraising campaign Mar 4, 2021 11:00 AM Launched in 2014, the Changing Lives for the World campaign raised $255 million in total, with $101.7 million raised for scholarships and student aid.

  • In photos: The campaign that drives us forward Mar 4, 2021 11:00 AM The Changing Lives for the World Campaign left its mark on every corner of campus and provided learning opportunities, scholarships, facilities, programs and experiences that will help drive student success for years to come.

  • The Changing Lives for the World Campaign in Numbers Mar 4, 2021 11:00 AM A look at the largest fundraising endeavor in the University's history

  • BGSU nationally recognized for supporting first-generation students Mar 1, 2021 11:15 AM The National Association of Student Affairs Professionals identified BGSU for its commitment to supporting and improving outcomes for first-generation students.

  • BGSU professor finds changing common aircraft maintenance practice could save lives Mar 1, 2021 10:24 AM BGSU management professor Hokey Min hopes findings from aircraft maintenance data research saves lives more than money.

  • BGSU alumna makes history as first female executive director of 88-year-old association Feb 26, 2021 11:35 AM Bowling Green State University alumna Cate Smith '91 was named executive director of the Precision Machined Products Association in Brecksville, Ohio.

  • Sixty years of public good with the Peace Corps Feb 26, 2021 10:35 AM BGSU will celebrate “60 Years of Service” during Peace Corps Week, Feb. 28-March 6, highlighting their relationship.

  • Falcon Forensics and Debate team wins 2021 Ohio state championship Feb 24, 2021 2:36 PM The BGSU Falcon Forensics, Speech and Debate Team won the state championship tournament Feb. 20 in debate and placed second in speaking events.

  • Carl Sandifer helps power NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover mission Feb 24, 2021 1:50 PM NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover touched down Feb. 17, culminating a dream for Carl Sandifer ’05 that started at BGSU nearly 20 years ago.

  • Kelly (McCoy) Williams ’88 was first Black USG president at BGSU Feb 24, 2021 10:27 AM Kelly (McCoy) Williams ’88 was the first Black president of Bowling Green State University’s Undergraduate Student Government, which served as an “eye-opener to leadership and how things get done.”

  • BGSU alumnus launches vodka line in Ohio Feb 23, 2021 11:15 AM BGSU alumnus Victor Harvey launched his award-winning VG Vodka in his home state of Ohio on Feb. 3 to coincide with Black History Month.

  • BGSU organization development alumna named Emerging Practitioner of the Year Feb 22, 2021 11:57 AM Bowling Green State University graduate Erin Garland is named Organization Development Emerging Practitioner of the Year for her work at Atlanta's Wellstar Health System.

  • Student mascots and SICSIC cherish time spreading school spirit Feb 19, 2021 9:54 AM The identities of Freddie and Frieda and the two senior members of SICSIC were revealed in annual BGSU tradition.

  • The secret is out: SICSIC, Freddie and Frieda identities revealed Feb 17, 2021 4:00 PM Photographer Isaiah Vazquez captures the mascot reveal and secret spirit group unmasking during a livestreamed event Feb. 13.

  • In Photos: A snow-covered BGSU Feb 17, 2021 3:07 PM BGSU photographers capture campus scenes during and after the two-day snowstorm hit Bowling Green.

  • Hansen Musical Arts Series bringing free, virtual concert to BGSU campus and community Feb 17, 2021 2:34 PM Established in 1996, the Hansen Musical Arts Series Fund helps bring musical arts ambassadors to campus and the Bowling Green community every year.

  • Expand Your Horizons Fair offers resources for BGSU students Feb 17, 2021 11:45 AM Bowling Green State University's Expand Your Horizons Fair offers students interactive, experiential resources to help them prepare for careers and life.

  • A Storied Tradition In Photos: SICSIC and Freddie and Frieda Falcon Feb 12, 2021 3:47 PM Photos capture the BGSU tradition through the years

  • BGSU traditions: Mascot reveal and SICSIC unmasking Feb 12, 2021 3:46 PM Each year, the identities of BGSU's mascots are kept a secret until the spring semester. SICSIC's identities are hidden until the spring semester of their senior year.

  • Fossils may hold clues to climate change, says BGSU paleobiologist Feb 10, 2021 3:20 PM BGSU paleobiologist Peg Yacobucci studies extinct cephalopods to gain insight into Earth's foreboding climate change.

  • BGSU’s RN to BSN program fits into the hectic schedule of a travel nurse Feb 8, 2021 3:00 PM Bowling Green State University’s BGSU’s RN to BSN program fits into the hectic schedule of a travel nurse even during a pandemic.

  • Beyond the Dream Speaker Series highlights multicultural experiences at BGSU and beyond Feb 5, 2021 8:40 AM Bowling Green State University spring speaker series will focus on motivation, education and the arts.

  • BGSU professor David Bixler releases two jazz albums in 2020 Feb 3, 2021 3:58 PM Saxophonist and BGSU Director of Jazz Studies David Bixler released two albums in 2020: “Blended Lineage” and “Inside the Grief.”

  • BGSU student perseveres with two internships during pandemic Feb 3, 2021 3:25 PM BGSU student Miarri Phillips, majoring in psychology and sociology, works hard to find two internships while studying from home.

  • Chad Butler gets big break as a cinematographer for NFL Films Feb 2, 2021 2:13 PM Chad Butler, a 2018 BGSU alumnus in the VCT program, realizes dream of being a cinematographer for NFL Films.

  • Quilt design software company has deep ties to BGSU Jan 28, 2021 12:03 PM Leading quilt design software company was started by Dean Neumann and Penny McMorris with ties to Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU doctoral student is national resource regarding the effects of COVID and remote learning on college students with disabilities Jan 27, 2021 4:11 PM Val Erwin examines intersection of gender, disability in higher ed

  • BGSU student recognized for her passion in the field of social work Jan 27, 2021 3:08 PM Jamie Wlosowicz was nominated for her work with the Center for Women and Gender Equity and the Center for Violence Prevention and Education.

  • eCampus online programs make big jump in U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings Jan 26, 2021 3:23 PM BGSU’s online criminal justice master's program and online bachelor’s and education programs are highly ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs 2021 rankings.

  • Maj. Ryan Nowlin ’00, ’04 has two songs performed on Inauguration Day Jan 22, 2021 3:46 PM Bowling Green State University alumnus Assistant Director Maj. Ryan J. Nowlin ’00, ’04 served as the backup conductor and wrote two songs for the inauguration.

  • BGSU’s new certificate in instructional design can be completed in three months Jan 22, 2021 2:05 PM BGSU’s new Instructional design certificate degree program, which is in high demand due to increased online instruction, can be completed in just three months.

  • BGSU offers new Master of Design in Integrative Design degree in Fall 2021 Jan 20, 2021 1:48 PM Bowling Green State University's new Master of Design degree is an online-hybrid program to equip professional graphic designers to think beyond a brochure or logo.

  • BGSU Career Center achieves record-breaking employer engagement, job opportunities amid pandemic Jan 19, 2021 2:40 PM The rate of new employer connections added in 2019-20 by the Bowling Green State University Career Center nearly quadrupled the prior-year’s performance.

  • Behind the lens: Winter Wonderland Jan 14, 2021 12:44 PM Winter Wonderland part of BGSU's Weeks of Welcome events.

  • BGSU faculty and alumni working to address racism Jan 13, 2021 3:27 PM Bowling Green State University faculty and alumni lead the Perrysburg Coalition for Inclusion and Social Justice's five-part book discussion.

  • 13th annual MLK Jr. Day of Service Food Drive Jan 13, 2021 2:52 PM This year's MLK Jr. Day of Service challenge is to have at least 20 groups collect 21 items for the Brown Bag Food Project

  • Class of 2020 Success Stories: MACIE program enhances Iraqi student's leadership skills as a cross-cultural education scholar Jan 13, 2021 1:09 PM Now that Shadan Albakua has gone through the MACIE program, she plans to provide teachers in U.S. schools with a teaching guide to help refugee students overcome their challenges.

  • Teammates in business: Class of 2014 alumni open fitness recovery center Jan 13, 2021 10:23 AM A friendship for a pair of 2014 alumni that started on the Falcon football field has turned into a new business for partners Gabe Martin and Jude Adjei-Barimah.

  • Class of 2020 Success Stories: BGSU celebrates milestone of RN to BSN program Jan 6, 2021 10:00 AM Ashley Adams was one of 19 students to graduate in the first cohort of BGSU’s RN to BSN nursing program.

  • BGSU Greeks come together to raise funds and food to support community Dec 23, 2020 3:04 PM BGSU fraternities and sororities participate in holiday program that gives back to the BG community.

  • BGSU provides ‘full circle’ for RN to BSN coordinator Dec 23, 2020 1:38 PM Dr. Lara Wilken recounts her journey from high school dropout to becoming the RN to BSN coordinator at BGSU.

  • A trailblazer for women in public service Dec 16, 2020 3:32 PM Jo Ann Davidson receives the highest honor BGSU can bestow: honorary Doctor of Public Service degree

  • Class of 2020 Success Stories: BGSU experience is music to Gretchen Hill's ears Dec 16, 2020 3:30 PM Bowling Green State University double music major Gretchen Hill benefits from Hansen Fellowship experiences.

  • Class of 2020 Success Stories: Oshionna Natsheia Lee-Hicks overcomes adversities to achieve her goal Dec 16, 2020 3:30 PM Bowling Green State University social work major Oshionna Natsheia Lee-Hicks enjoys helping her community, paying it forward.

  • Class of 2020 Success Stories: Hometown University opens up a world of possibilities for social work major Dec 10, 2020 4:02 PM In addition to her social work degree, what BGSU ultimately gave Rachel Suzor was “a confidence to reach for and achieve my goals.”

  • BGSU graduate enrollment grows significantly Dec 8, 2020 4:25 PM More students are deciding to pursue their education beyond a bachelor's degree thanks to new, flexible programs at Bowling Green State University.

  • How BGSU flu shot clinics could provide key research for COVID-19 vaccine planning Dec 8, 2020 9:15 AM Researchers are studying BGSU flu shot clinics to generate predictive modeling aimed at helping public health experts better plan for and facilitate future immunization clinics.

  • BGSU to hold virtual celebration for graduates Dec. 12 Dec 4, 2020 3:01 PM Bowling Green State University will host a live, virtual celebration for fall degree candidates.

  • BGSU works with local agency to reduce opioid deaths for individuals leaving jail Dec 4, 2020 10:02 AM BGSU partners with area agencies to determine if medicine-assisted treatment reduces opioid/heroin deaths, recidivism for recently released inmates.

  • Graphic design senior thesis project teaches about microaggressions Dec 4, 2020 8:48 AM BGSU graphic design project about microaggressions earned Gyona Rice the top award for senior thesis projects in 2020.

  • Bob Bortel retires, leaves 'write of passage' Dec 2, 2020 4:17 PM Bowling Green State University's Bob Bortel leaves legacy after 39 years as director of student media and publications.

  • Vocal strain: How to protect your voice during the pandemic Dec 2, 2020 3:55 PM Wearing a face covering can be taxing on your voice. Bowling Green State University experts share tips to protect your voice.

  • ArtsX: Winter showcase of the arts comes to audiences virtually Dec 2, 2020 9:21 AM The 16th annual arts showcase and celebration highlights music, visual arts, writing and performance with online galleries, activities and videos.

  • BGSU tests thousands for COVID-19 leading up to Thanksgiving break Nov 24, 2020 1:35 PM The 'huge undertaking' of standing up its own COVID-19 testing site included support from BGSU's medical laboratory sciences students and faculty and public health partnerships

  • Owens Corning Foundation announces $1 million gift to create scholarships for BGSU students Nov 20, 2020 10:14 AM Transformational gift establishes the Owens Corning Scholars Program, supporting underrepresented students in the School of the Built Environment

  • Remote for Robots Nov 20, 2020 9:37 AM Seven teams work on creating virtual robots in place of in-person competition.

  • Graphic design delivers the power to change Nov 18, 2020 10:27 AM BGSU's graphic design program helps students learn to do design work that is meaningful and makes a difference.

  • BGSU designs virtual course to immerse students in Spanish culture Nov 18, 2020 8:00 AM Bowling Green State University develops an Education Abroad virtual class about language and culture in Spain because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Pianist Lisa Moore to perform in Bowling Green Nov 17, 2020 10:10 AM Acclaimed avant-garde pianist Lisa Moore will appear at both Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts and at the Clazel Theatre in downtown Bowling Green as part of the Music at the Forefront concert series sponsored by BGSU’s MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music (MACCM).

  • Embrace the “new normal” of post-COVID-19 society Nov 13, 2020 11:26 AM Improve your health to more fairly face COVID-19.

  • Novel virus leads researchers closer to cause of Toledo water crisis Nov 12, 2020 3:26 PM BGSU student researchers credited with playing a key role in work with Toledo Water Treatment Plant to identify a novel virus that may have led to a toxin release in the 2014 water crisis.

  • Newly named Central Hall ushers new era of health care providers, incorporates partner-enabled improvements Nov 10, 2020 11:59 AM Wood and Henry county hospitals support BGSU's new nursing labs to expand regional workforce.

  • BGSU, University of Findlay announce dual pharmacy degree Nov 6, 2020 4:41 PM The new degree track will feature a flexible, streamlined path for a career in pharmacy.

  • BGSU alumna gets a foothold in entertainment industry Nov 4, 2020 7:00 AM BGSU theatre and film alumna Nicole Lovince '09 co-stars in Amazon Prime movie about friends in quarantine.

  • Princeton Review names BGSU a 'green college' Nov 4, 2020 7:00 AM BGSU theatre and film alumna Nicole Lovince '09 co-stars in Amazon Prime movie about friends in quarantine.

  • COVID-19 test results in 24 hours comes to Bowling Green Nov 3, 2020 7:00 AM Wood County Hospital, in partnership with Bowling Green State University and the Wood County Health Department, introduces high-volume COVID-19 testing with 24-hour turnaround

  • Fashion student creates accessible face coverings that enable lip-reading Nov 2, 2020 4:19 PM Before the multi-billion dollar fashion industry could react to the pandemic, a BGSU AMPD student was already at her sewing machine.

  • Today is Election Day! Nov 2, 2020 4:19 PM

  • BGSU launches first-of-its-kind Cedar Fair Resort and Attraction Management program Oct 30, 2020 11:00 AM The only hybrid-model program in the nation to leverage an innovative public-private partnership with Cedar Fair officially welcomes students at its Sandusky location.

  • Inside the new home of BGSU's Cedar Fair Resort and Attraction Management program Oct 29, 2020 3:53 PM Photos capture the first day of classes as BGSU officially opens the doors to the academic center of the first-of-its-kind program.

  • BGSU celebrates new and newly promoted women and non-binary faculty Oct 28, 2020 5:24 PM Annual celebration at BGSU goes virtual to welcome, support and celebrate new and newly promoted women and non-binary faculty

  • BGSU Academy of Marketing Association adds value for students interested in sales careers Oct 27, 2020 11:11 AM BGSU marketing students gain valuable experience outside the classroom as members of the Academy of Professional Selling student organization.

  • How students are answering the call this Election Day because of COVID-19 Oct 27, 2020 11:04 AM BGSU student Sierra Nathans is signing up to work the polls on Election Day, and she's in good company, with more BGSU students than ever signing up to be a poll worker.

  • Associate Athletic Director recognized by Mid-American Conference for achievements in diversity and inclusion Oct 27, 2020 9:00 AM Chet Hesson involved with We Are One Team (WA1T).

  • BGSU lab leads 'monumental' research Oct 26, 2020 4:00 PM Photochemical sciences lab at BGSU earns a grant to refine a coating process to protect monuments from rain, weather and defacement.

  • High-rising analytics firm Satelytics has deep roots at BGSU Oct 21, 2020 3:00 PM Satelytics Inc.is a cloud-based geospatial analytics software suite that helps some of the world’s most critical industries avoid major issues.

  • MAC award recognizes faculty dedication to student success Oct 20, 2020 2:30 PM Mechatronics faculty member is BGSU nominee for Mid-American Conference award to recognize outstanding faculty who help students succeed.

  • Q&A: BGSU's Dr. Joshua Boston on the U.S. Supreme Court and the 2020 Election Oct 19, 2020 4:25 PM Dr. Joshua Boston, political science, whose research focuses on American political institutions and judicial politics, responds to questions about the U.S. Supreme Court.

  • 'Team DeMoss' honors coach's 50-year career Oct 19, 2020 4:19 PM Richard DeMoss, a 1970 BGSU alumnus, was honored by the Ohio High School Athletics Association for 50 years of coaching.

  • Going Green: Lowering the carbon footprint on campus Oct 19, 2020 11:32 AM October marks Campus Sustainability Month, anchoring year-round initiatives to inspire change and make BGSU a greener institution.

  • Behind the Lens: The new college visit Oct 16, 2020 4:47 PM Photos capture the health and safety measures in place for BGSU's in-person campus visits

  • Caryl Crane Youth Theatre at BGSU Firelands Turns 30 Oct 16, 2020 4:20 PM This long-time staple of the community is also celebrating national recognitions as it marks three decades of access and affordability.

  • BGSU to implement wellness days for Spring 2021 semester Oct 16, 2020 1:00 PM Students will get four days off from classes throughout the spring semester and can participate in wellness programming.

  • Leading Public Good: BGSU Board of Trustees Chair Betty Montgomery Oct 16, 2020 9:00 AM In this episode of the Leading Public Good video series, BGSU Board of Trustees Chair Betty Montgomery discusses leadership strategies that drive public good.

  • Wood County: A swing county to watch in 2020 Election Oct 14, 2020 4:29 PM BGSU political scientist is sought-after expert during election season and says with Ohio's history of picking the president, BGSU students' votes count.

  • Politics and social media: research explores affirmation or anxiety? Oct 14, 2020 4:22 PM Effects of social media exposure to political information is the focus of research by a BGSU assistant professor of communication

  • Dr. Brigid Burke wins partnership award Oct 14, 2020 2:52 PM The Center for Public Impact recognizes the partnership between Bowling Green School and BGSU's World Language Education studies.

  • New mural brightens downtown Bowling Green Oct 14, 2020 1:40 PM A building in downtown Bowling Green gets a facelift with a colorful mural painted by BGSU School of Art professor, students and alumni.

  • The 41st Annual Bowling Green New Music Festival begins Oct. 15 Oct 7, 2020 3:31 PM The 41st Annual Bowling Green New Music Festival will take place online this year, October 15-18.

  • Leadership Strategies in a Pandemic Oct 7, 2020 2:13 PM Learn about a virtual series that helps students and organizations navigate unique challenges of COVID-19.

  • Kelli Schneider named BGSU Rookie of the Year Oct 7, 2020 10:18 AM BGSU's Administrative Staff Council names Kelli Schneider as the Rookie of the Year for her work in the College Credit Plus programs office.

  • Ferrari Award winner is known for student-centered focus Oct 7, 2020 9:17 AM BGSU presents top administrative staff award to the College of Health and Human Services' advising and student services director.

  • BG Best Award winner has eye on helping with online learning Oct 7, 2020 9:01 AM BG Best Award winner from Online and Summer Academic Programs helped to ensure students and faculty were ready for online learning in the face of COVID-19.

  • Are pollinators sensitive to climate change, urbanization? Oct 6, 2020 2:39 PM A BGSU biology lab extends research to look at the lives of bees and how they are impacted by climate change and urbanization.

  • Student organizations shift to virtual meetings and events during COVID-19 Oct 6, 2020 9:30 AM BGSU student organizations have been able to build and make connections virtually this semester.

  • Student engagement doesn't stop during COVID-19 Oct 6, 2020 8:00 AM Athletics marketing group does its part to offer physically distanced activities while student organizations adjust to recruiting new members.

  • 892,858 reasons to say thank you Oct 5, 2020 1:06 PM BGSU’s fourth annual day of giving was its most successful to date, with alumni and friends from all 50 states and around the globe showing their support for the University, its students and programs with nearly $900,000 in donations.

  • BGSU research team takes on COVID with data ‘superpowers’ Oct 2, 2020 1:34 PM BGSU’s Dr. Trent Buskirk tackles ongoing COVID-19 data science research project with the help of undergraduate and graduate students.

  • Coffee, beer and friends at heart of BGSU alumnus venture Oct 1, 2020 10:25 AM BGSU alumnus features, beer, cold brew coffee and food at his BG brewery and will host a virtual beer tasting for Homecoming 2020.

  • Reflections on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Sep 25, 2020 2:18 PM The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg means different things to different people. Two BGSU staff members share their thoughts.

  • BGSU trustees recognize success amid a global pandemic Sep 25, 2020 12:50 PM During the Board of Trustees meeting Sept. 25, trustees recognized BGSU's accomplishments and President Rodney K. Rogers gifted his annual performance bonus to support students.

  • Beyond a grade: BGSU class project leaves lasting impact Sep 22, 2020 10:30 AM A BGSU class assignment motivated two students to highlight the work the Troutman Sound Labs through the Ohio Historical Marker program.

  • BGSU Votes leads the way in spurring voter engagement on campus Sep 21, 2020 1:42 PM BGSU Votes is a nonpartisan initiative of the Center for Public Impact and aims to get young voters to head to the polls on election day.

  • BGSU alumnus named to Team USA Council on Racism and Social Justice Sep 21, 2020 12:02 PM BGSU WA1T founder Yannick Kluch will be a thought leader, diversity and inclusion expert for a new council of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee.

  • BGSU announces record retention, highest enrollment in more than a decade Sep 17, 2020 8:56 PM Defying the national trend of declining enrollment, Bowling Green State University reports a record increase in student headcount and retention.

  • BGSU to host Constitution Week lectures Sep 16, 2020 3:45 PM To commemorate Constitution Day, BGSU will host a virtual lecture featuring legal expert and author Kim Wehle.

  • Public Impact Awards recipients 2019-20 Sep 16, 2020 3:00 PM

  • BGSU to host 'Day of Dialogue' on Friday, Sept. 18 Sep 16, 2020 2:30 PM At this stage in our nation’s history, with the discussions of race, justice and culture merging during the season of political debate, it seems the ideal time for Bowling Green State University’s "Day of Dialogue,” which is scheduled to be held virtually Friday (Sept. 18.)

  • Fulbright Fellows await opportunity to fulfill purpose Sep 14, 2020 3:16 PM Bowling Green State University Fulbright Fellows planned to start the school year in Germany and Costa Rica, but the COVID-19 pandemic has postponed their plans until at least January. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries.

  • A Gateway to Campus and Beyond Sep 11, 2020 3:37 PM The Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center, home to the Allen W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business, officially opens its doors with a Grand Opening and Dedication celebration.

  • Student startup ideas take flight during The Hatch Sep 11, 2020 10:56 AM This year's Hatchlings competed for funding and pitched business investors on ideas ranging from water purification and sports apparel to technology organizers and a networking app for college students.

  • A glimpse inside the state-of-the-art Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center Sep 10, 2020 8:11 PM Photos go inside the Maurer Center, one of the most innovative and collaborative learning environments for business education in the nation.

  • A look back at the history of Hanna Hall Sep 10, 2020 4:00 PM BGSU looks back at the history and uses of the third of the "Traditions Buildings," Hanna Hall, which now houses the Schmidthorst College of Business.

  • BGSU faculty member goes the extra mile for students Sep 9, 2020 4:08 PM College of Education and Human Development associate professor Dr. Angela Thomas gets creative to hold physically distanced in-person office hours.

  • Rest in Peace. Why Can’t We Live in Peace? Sep 9, 2020 3:00 PM BGSU's Division of Diversity and Belonging will host a virtual presentation, featuring a panel of BGSU faculty, student and alumna speakers.

  • BGSU named Exercise is Medicine Gold Campus Sep 8, 2020 12:53 PM Bowling Green State University among 167 campuses recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine.

  • BGSU student featured in Ohio governor's daily briefing Sep 2, 2020 1:57 PM Ohio Governor Mike DeWine invited BGSU student Xavi Boes to participate in daily COVID-19 briefing Tuesday, Sept. 1 to share his experience as a college student this fall.

  • USG leaders shift platform in COVID and BLM environment Sep 2, 2020 1:44 PM BGSU Undergraduate Student Government leaders pivot their platform in the face of COVID-19 and social justice issues.

  • BGSU launches #CampusClear app Sep 2, 2020 12:26 PM BGSU has launched the #CampusClear app, a free tool that sends a daily reminder to conduct a self-wellness check, a step BGSU's COVID-19 Response Team said will play a key role in slowing the spread of COVID-19.

  • Mechatronics and quality systems programs gain ABET accreditation Sep 1, 2020 4:43 PM Bowling Green State University's mechatronics and quality systems undergraduate programs earned ABET accreditation by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission.

  • BGSU waives GRE, GMAT requirements through Fall 2021 Sep 1, 2020 8:22 AM Bowling Green State University is continuing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and make the critical decisions necessary to safeguard students, faculty, staff and the broader community and to ensure that the University learning community has the support and resources needed to adapt to an all online learning environment.

  • Bohrnstedt’s legacy: Forward Falcons Fight Song Aug 31, 2020 4:57 PM 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.

  • Forward Falcons: Virtual Town Hall recap Aug 28, 2020 3:33 PM 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.

  • BGSU recognized by Forbes as a top employer in Ohio Aug 28, 2020 2:19 PM 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.

  • Behind the lens: Photos capture start of the fall semester Aug 27, 2020 7:15 PM University photographer Brad Phalin captured the start of the fall semester, which included enhanced safety guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19.

  • BGSU’s Farida Selim is developing a new method to demonstrate semiconductor conductivity Aug 26, 2020 3:30 PM 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.

  • BGSU introduces PayByPhone parking app Aug 26, 2020 3:00 PM 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.

  • Everett Fitzhugh '11 is first Black broadcaster in NHL Aug 24, 2020 9:03 AM 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.

  • Getting to know BGSU's Chief Health Officer Ben Batey Aug 21, 2020 11:10 AM 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.

  • Behind the scenes of Netflix hit show ‘Blown Away’ Aug 20, 2020 3:30 PM 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.

  • BGSU lab works to harness power of light Aug 18, 2020 1:45 PM 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.

  • Virtual Town Hall for students and families Aug 17, 2020 8:00 PM 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.

  • Forward Falcons Q&A Series: Campus Cleaning and Safety Protocols Aug 17, 2020 7:50 PM Bowling Green State University is implementing new and enhanced cleaning technology and protocols on its campuses this fall, including electrostatic cleaning systems and updated HVAC systems.

  • A look at 100 years of voting rights Aug 17, 2020 7:45 PM BGSU faculty members reflect on successes and failures since the U.S. ratified the 19th Amendment extending voting right to American women.

  • Gender resentment may affect COVID-19 stay-at-home compliance Aug 17, 2020 9:45 AM 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.

  • BGSU to honor achievement at virtual celebration Aug. 15 Aug 12, 2020 1:50 PM 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.

  • Science and Math Education in ACTION helps prepare incoming freshmen Aug 12, 2020 10:30 AM 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.

  • Helping local communities: BGSU receives CARES Act funding to support economic recovery efforts Aug 7, 2020 4:45 PM 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.

  • BGSU entrepreneurship offering goes virtual Aug 7, 2020 4:04 PM 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.

  • Trent Buskirk is a sought-after survey expert during election season Aug 7, 2020 3:37 PM 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.

  • A new era of business education at BGSU Jul 31, 2020 11:27 AM With the historic $15 million gift in support of business education, the Allen W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business builds on a solid foundation of excellence

  • BGSU announces first named college, Allen W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business Jul 31, 2020 11:27 AM Ohio entrepreneur Allen Schmidthorst, and his wife, Carol, donate a transformational $15 million, the largest academic gift in the University's nearly 110-year history, to elevate business education at BGSU.

  • BGSU students adapt during COVID-19 for internships Jul 30, 2020 11:19 AM Since March, many BGSU students have had to adapt in more ways than one. With classes turning to all online and businesses across the world shutting down for weeks, many summer internships were canceled or postponed. That made things difficult for numerous students because, for some, internships are required to graduate.

  • CTAAE faculty help students find co-ops during COVID-19 Jul 30, 2020 10:52 AM For many Bowling Green State University students in the College of Technology Architecture and Applied Engineering, they found their co-ops canceled or retracted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but through determination and support from faculty they found new ways to secure opportunities to stay on track.

  • BGSU celebrates National Internship Day Jul 30, 2020 9:39 AM Bowling Green State University has many students, both undergraduate and graduate, participating in internships and co-ops all around the country. Some are working in-person while following guidelines to be safe in the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic, while others are working remotely from the safety of their homes.

  • Research details American independent cinema through the prism of actors Jul 29, 2020 12:53 PM For those who believe American independent cinema is a director’s cinema, think again. Bowling Green State University’s Dr. Cynthia Baron, Professor of Research Excellence in the Department of Theatre and Film, sheds new light on the industry in a book co-written with Yannis Tzioumakis of the University of Liverpool.

  • Andrew Pelletier awarded Professorship of Creative Arts Excellence Jul 24, 2020 1:25 PM Dr. Andrew Pelletier, professor of horn in the College of Musical Arts and a Grammy Award-winning performer, recently received the 2020 Professorship of Creative Arts Excellence Award from the University. He has maintained a very active performance schedule that has taken him across the country and around the world.

  • Forward Falcon Q&A Series: Fall Classes with Provost Whitehead Jul 23, 2020 2:57 PM As Bowling Green State University launches Design My BGSU, Dr. Joe B. Whitehead, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, shares more information about class format options as students design their learning experience at BGSU.

  • Get a glimpse of Comet NEOWISE while you still can Jul 22, 2020 3:00 PM Comet NEOWISE will reach its apex in the Northern Hemisphere sky July 23 and then begin to dissipate into the depths of space and not be seen again by Earth’s inhabitants for 6,800 years. BGSU Planetarium Director Dr. Dale W. Smith offers tips on viewing the comet.

  • Campus Campaign raises more than $650,000 Jul 22, 2020 2:42 PM Campus Campaign has completed its 2020 fiscal year, after COVID-19 left many BGSU students in need of funding for living after many lost their jobs. The University-wide effort supports all areas of BGSU with a particular focus this year on student scholarships, Student Emergency and BGSU Firelands Emergency.

  • Nancy C. Patterson awarded Professor of Teaching Excellence Jul 17, 2020 11:40 AM BGSU’s Dr. Nancy Patterson has been a staunch advocate for social studies education and has pushed her students to look beyond the classroom and their academic standing and bring into focus the collective benefits they can bring to the world beyond the campus. She received the 2020 Professor of Teaching Excellence Award.

  • BGSU Leadership Center messaging expands to inclusion, COVID-19 Jul 17, 2020 11:31 AM The C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership at BGSU has added two new objectives to its agenda. The center, known for guiding, engaging and teaching students to achieve true leadership abilities, will now help the University deliver important messages around diversity and belonging, as well as help lead through COVID-19.

  • Return to Campus: Virtual town halls address fall plans for faculty, staff Jul 16, 2020 2:34 PM In a two-part virtual town hall series for faculty and staff, BGSU leadership shared additional details about the University’s plans and response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including academics, research and creative activities, class and instructional delivery modes, health and safety protocols, facilities, and diversity and belonging efforts in a COVID-19 world.

  • Andreas Luescher awarded Professor of Teaching Excellence distinction Jul 14, 2020 1:30 PM Dr. Andreas Luescher has been a strong proponent of treating education as a collective pursuit and he is passionate about joy being “the engine of learning.” Luescher, professor and department chair in BGSU’s Department of Architecture and Environmental Design has been awarded the Professor of Teaching Excellence distinction.

  • Dressing in a COVID world: A pandemic's impact on the multi-billion dollar fashion industry Jul 13, 2020 2:19 PM As employees trickle back to the office after spending weeks and months at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their clothes reflect the comfort they found in their closets, according to Marian Zengel, assistant teaching professor and coordinator of BGSU’s top-ranked apparel merchandising and product development program.

  • BGSU supply chain program ranked No. 1 in Ohio Jul 9, 2020 2:06 PM Bowling Green State University’s Supply Chain Management program, within the College of Business, has been ranked in the Gartner Supply Chain University Top 25 for 2020. BGSU’s Supply Chain Management program was ranked No. 16 this year, up from No. 21 in 2018.

  • Amber Gombash '15 finishing up first year of residency during a pandemic Jul 2, 2020 3:35 PM Bowling Green State University alumna Amber Gombash ’15 is rounding out her first year of a three-year residency split between MetroHealth System Emergency Room and the Cleveland Clinic. Gombash received a Bachelor of Science in biology from BGSU, minored in chemistry and was a member of the Honors College.

  • BGSU art history students reimagine artists’ iconography in modern-day selfies Jul 1, 2020 12:57 PM An assignment in Dr. Allie Terry-Fritsch’s BGSU art history class at provided a lesson in iconography and resourcefulness. Students in the Northern European Renaissance Art History course studied self-portraits of that region’s Renaissance artists and used that knowledge and items they found at home while sheltering in place to create modern-day selfies.

  • Award-winning paper by two BGSU faculty members outlines benefits of combining art and STEM education Jul 1, 2020 12:32 PM Underrepresented students from the Toledo area learned problem-solving skills during an art and robotics camp hosted by Bowling Green State University and the Toledo Museum of Art, which led to an award-winning paper by two BGSU faculty members, Drs. Jerry Schnepp and Thomas Roberts.

  • Lubomir S. Popov awarded Professorship of Research Excellence Jul 1, 2020 12:00 AM Dr. Lubomir S. Popov, professor in the Interior Design Program of the School of Family and Consumer Services, a highly respected teacher, instructor and academic advisor who started at Bowling Green State University in 1999, received the 2020 Professorship of Research Excellence Award from the University this spring.

  • BGSU announces chief health officer, partnership with Wood County Health Department Jun 30, 2020 6:11 PM Former Wood County Health Commissioner Ben Batey, MPH, RN, has been appointed as Bowling Green State University chief health officer. Batey, who will continue focusing on the public health of Wood County through this growing partnership, will begin his cabinet-level appointment as chief health officer at BGSU on July 27.

  • BGSU Board of Trustees approves donor-named spaces at Maurer Center Jun 26, 2020 2:28 PM As the new home of BGSU’s College of Business nears completion, philanthropic support has not waned for the Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center. BGSU’s Board of Trustees approved a number of donor-named spaces recognizing the support of friends and alumni who are committed to the center’s cutting-edge vision through their financial gifts.

  • BGSU set to begin fall classes Aug. 26 Jun 26, 2020 2:27 PM Bowling Green State University is planning to resume in-person teaching and learning Aug. 26 with a revised academic calendar and new health and safety measures in place this fall. Two University-wide planning groups have been working to address student academic and non-academic experiences along with safety and campus operations.

  • BGSU launches School of Nursing Jun 26, 2020 1:00 PM Emphasizing its commitment to creating public good and meeting regional workforce needs, BGSU has launched a School of Nursing through its College of Health and Human Services. The new school will help support the growth of the University’s online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program introduced last year.

  • BGSU Departments of History and English receive NEH CARES grant Jun 25, 2020 3:15 PM Bowling Green State University Departments of History and English received a $273,000 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for a joint project titled, “Toward a Pedagogy from Crisis: Adaptive Teaching and Learning at Bowling Green State University During COVID-19.”

  • Griffen Palmer ’17 wins songwriting competition on NBC’s ‘Songland’ Jun 24, 2020 9:23 AM Griffen Palmer, a 2017 BGSU alumnus, won NBC’s “Songland” competition in May and was chosen to write a song for the country duo Florida Georgia Line. He performed his song, “Second Guessing,” which was chosen and recorded by Florida Georgia Line and quickly reached No. 1 on iTunes.

  • Tenure, promotion granted by trustees Jun 17, 2020 3:57 PM BGSU celebrated the scholarly and creative achievements of 43 faculty members May 15 when the board of trustees awarded promotion and tenure. Nine faculty were promoted to full professor, 13 received tenure and were promoted to associate professor, and others were promoted to QRF teaching professor and QRF associate teaching professor.

  • After a 40-year decline, the marriage rate has remained stable since 2010 Jun 17, 2020 3:16 PM The U.S. marriage rate has been stable since 2010 after declining nearly 60 percent from 1970 to 2010, according to a new report from the Marriage Strengthening Research and Dissemination Center (MAST Center). Dr. Karen Benjamin Guzzo, Bowling Green State University professor of sociology, is an author of the report.

  • BGSU Pathway Program paves the way for prospective students Jun 17, 2020 3:02 PM BGSU’s Pathway Program allows future students, who may not meet usual admissions criteria, the opportunity to attend BGSU. The one-year program allows a cohort of 25 students to pay a reduced tuition and take basic courses at the Bowling Green campus in math, writing, science, history, English literature and university success.

  • CURS symposium attracts student researchers statewide Jun 17, 2020 2:48 PM The COVID-19 pandemic enabled the symposium to find a new way for undergraduate students from all disciplines and fields to share their research, scholarly and creative projects with a wider community.

  • Forever Freddie: Iconic mascot turns 70 Jun 17, 2020 2:32 PM The Freddie Falcon mascot got its start in 1950 when a few members of the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity on campus decided BG needed a boost of school spirit. The role expanded and grew in popularity as Freddie became a fixture on campus. His sidekick Frieda joined the nest in 1980 and the pair have been spreading cheer and smiles at countless BGSU events ever since.

  • BGSU launches education certificate for virtual teaching Jun 17, 2020 8:00 AM COVID-19 has changed the teaching environment and teachers are looking to gain a new arsenal of skills for virtual learning. Bowling Green State University is leading the way by offering an Online Teaching and Learning Certification.

  • BGSU's Stinson, his research is in demand Jun 10, 2020 3:11 PM With a news cycle in overdrive, one voice has been heard around the world: Philip Stinson, Ph.D., a Bowling Green State University criminologist and professor who has spent more than 15 years researching police behaviors, including police crime, police corruption and police misconduct.

  • BGSU to join new esports conference Jun 10, 2020 11:05 AM BGSU will compete in the Esports Collegiate Conference, the newly created esports venture by the Mid-American Conference, that will debut in the 2020-21 school year. The MAC unveiled the independent esports conference June 10 in order to facilitate and foster high-quality gaming competition among collegiate esports teams.

  • Class of 2020 Success Stories: A passion for planning events led Shalynne Owens to BGSU Jun 9, 2020 11:00 AM A passion for event planning led Shalynne Owens to owning and operating two event-oriented businesses in northwest Ohio that catered to children’s birthday parties. By 2017, her interest in event management had grown beyond children’s entertainment, so she closed her businesses and enrolled in BGSU’s Tourism Hospitality and Event program.

  • BGSU Center for Public Impact recognizes Ohio Campus Compact award recipients Jun 3, 2020 3:50 PM The Bowling Green State University Center for Public Impact virtually recognized its 2020 Ohio Campus Compact award winners May 28. Ohio Campus Compact is a non-profit that is committed to advancing the civic engagement of students and faculty at Ohio universities.

  • BGSU faculty honored with excellence awards Jun 3, 2020 3:28 PM Bowling Green State University faculty remain committed to continually improving their teaching and research skills to improve student knowledge and contributions to their respective fields. Faculty are continually recognized for their achievements in many categories. Professorships of Excellence are awarded in three categories: research, creative arts, and teaching.

  • BGSU reinstates baseball program Jun 3, 2020 9:56 AM Bowling Green State University, after positive and productive dialogue with alumni and former student-athletes nationwide, reinstated its baseball program June 2. The Division I baseball program, with a rich history in the Mid-American Conference and the NCAA, was eliminated May 15 due to financial constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Class of 2020 Success Stories: VCT majors navigate through COVID-19 to finish capstone projects Jun 1, 2020 1:38 PM Two Bowling Green State University Visual Communication Technology graduates, Jake Roth and Allie Godfrey, give great credit to their synthesis class for helping them gain experience and knowledge before graduation, including during unprecedented times in their final semester. They worked directly with a client in the Bowling Green community for their final semester.

  • Speech-language pathologist benefits from BGSU’s eCampus Jun 1, 2020 1:33 PM Jenna Rayburn Kirk found success and new opportunities through Bowling Green State University’s certificate program in assistive technology. She currently works as a speech-language pathologist at a school district in central Ohio, as well as creates and sells speech therapy resources for other professionals on her blog and Instagram page.

  • BGSU family demographer contributes to op-ed about COVID-19 impact on health of families May 27, 2020 2:27 PM Dr. Jenjira Yahirun, assistant professor of sociology at Bowling Green State University, wants policymakers to think about how COVID-19 affects the health of families across demographics. Yahirun co-authored an opinion column that was published in “The Hill,” an online publication focused on politics, policy, business and international relations

  • Class of 2020 Success Student-athletes wrap up exceptional collegiate careers May 25, 2020 10:00 AM As highly accomplished senior student-athletes, Talisa Lemke and Jovannah East were prepared to finish with their best seasons yet. Both had the goal of competing nationally in the post season, but these aspirations were cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these season-ending disappointments, Lemke and East leave BGSU with their heads held high with exceptional academic performances and championship-level athletic accomplishments.

  • BGSU alumnus at helm of America's 250th celebration May 23, 2020 8:58 AM The United States will commemorate the semiquincentennial anniversary of its founding in 2026. The country likely will be bathed in red, white and blue from sea to shining sea — and with orange and brown — as Tony Rucci ’72, ’76, ’78 is the president and CEO of the America 250 Foundation.

  • Class of 2020 Success Stories: BGSU College of Business grad has data stacked in her favor May 22, 2020 2:13 PM Jazzmin Speziali has made countless friends and career connections as a member of BGSU’s Class of 2020. She earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a specialization in business analytics and intelligence from the College of Business and is scheduled to begin an internship Aug. 1 at Owens-Illinois.

  • Class of 2020 Success Stories: Emma Stumpf shares the joy of music May 22, 2020 2:13 PM Music education graduate Emma Stumpf discovered a passion for teaching music to students, especially those who might find music classes loud or overwhelming.

  • Class of 2020 Success Stories: Turbulent semester offers lessons to live by May 22, 2020 1:38 PM By focusing on what mattered most to her, rather than on the exact sequence of those events, Audra Gill has weathered the semester's many changes and emerged with a healthy outlook and map of her upcoming goals.

  • BGSU student serves community with U.S. Army National Guard May 22, 2020 11:46 AM One BGSU student has ‘geared up’ to help the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Michael Flipse, a senior sport management major from Pemberville, Ohio, serves in the 148th U.S. Army National Guard as a mortarman. He has been working at Toledo Food Bank, helping pack and distribute food to the community.

  • Health care executives instruct BGSU students, lead in the field during pandemic May 22, 2020 8:43 AM BGSU students in the College of Health and Human Services had a front-row seat in the spring semester to two adjunct instructors who have more than 70 years of health care experience combined: Kim Bordenkircher, CEO of Henry County Hospital and Jim Watkins, Health Commissioner of Williams County Combined Health District.

  • Flight training resumes at Bowling Green Flight Center May 19, 2020 1:44 PM The Bowling Green Flight Center will resume flight training for Bowling Green State University aviation students with additional safety measures in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New procedures and protocols include increased cleaning and disinfecting of the facilities and aircraft and the use of face masks.

  • Class of 2020 Success Stories: Connecting career crossroads at BGSU May 18, 2020 12:00 PM Sue Ann Sandusky had recently retired from the U.S. Army, after a flourishing 37-year career, and she had moved to Findlay, Ohio. But instead of fully “retiring,” she wanted to put her skills to work in a civilian setting. BGSU’s Ph.D. in higher education administration was her bridge to get there.

  • Class of 2020 Success Stories: Opportunities continue to knock for BGSU music performance graduate May 18, 2020 9:00 AM From Alabama to New York to Bowling Green State University, this talented flutist has found her musical and career path by inspiring others through teaching and performing.

  • New BGSU graduate offers advice for summer May 18, 2020 8:00 AM With the end of spring semester and summer approaching, warmer weather is in our future. Get creative to make those summer memories. Use Zoom or FaceTime to stay connected with friends and family. Go on a social distancing picnic or have a themed family nights.

  • BGSU addresses budget shortfall, accelerates Focus on the Future Strategic Plan May 15, 2020 2:31 PM Bowling Green State University has finalized budget reductions to address its $29 million projected shortfall. The University is restructuring non-faculty areas to save resources, implement the strategic plan and support its students.

  • BGSU Board of Trustees approves fee waivers to aid students May 15, 2020 12:43 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees approved two fee waivers to aid students, awarded promotion and tenure to 43 faculty members and welcomed national trustee George N. Miller Jr.

  • BGSU to honor achievement at virtual celebration May 16 May 13, 2020 4:00 PM Bowling Green State University will host a live, virtual celebration for spring degree candidates May 16. The live stream will begin at 1:30 p.m., and is expected to last about 45 minutes. Students, family and friends can view the stream at BGSU.edu.

  • Class of 2020 Success Stories: Savanna Brown is buggy about insects May 11, 2020 5:00 PM Cleveland native Savanna Brown has always loved insects and found opportunities at Bowling Green State University that allowed her to do research, connect to like-minded people in science and the arts and be prepared for her first job post-graduation.

  • BGSU plans to resume face-to-face classes in fall May 11, 2020 2:16 PM BGSU is planning to resume face-to-face learning on its campuses this fall. The University continues to work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Ohio Department of Health and regional and local health care partners to comply with directives and guidelines to safeguard students, faculty, staff and visitors.

  • BGSU Mini-Lecture: Tips for grocery shopping and food safety May 11, 2020 10:34 AM In this Bowling Green State University Mini-Lecture, Dr. Laura Brubaker, an instructor in the Department of Food and Nutrition in the College of Health and Human Services and a registered dietician, shares some tips on grocery shopping and food safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Class of 2020 Success Stories: Lone BGSU senior living on campus happy to have support to finish her semester May 11, 2020 10:15 AM Hayley Landers, a Bowling Green State University senior majoring in gerontology, is graduating in May after finishing out her semester as one of about 75 students still living on the Bowling Green campus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She is thankful for the on-campus support she received.

  • Class of 2020 Success Stories: Unusual path to degree offers 'life lessons' May 11, 2020 9:50 AM U.S. Army National Guard service throughout college career teaches Frank Scott Abbey, who is majoring in apparel and merchandise product development in the College of Education and Human Development, how to adapt to life's changes. During his service, Abbey maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

  • Support BGSU students on #GivingTuesdayNow May 4, 2020 8:00 PM Two matching gifts from Bowling Green State University College of Business Dean Ray Braun '80 and Dr. Theresa Popp Braun '80, '85 will help double the impact of all gifts made to the Student Emergency Fund on Tuesday, May 5, as part of a worldwide day of giving.

  • BGSU honors seniors May 4-8 May 4, 2020 4:19 PM When the Class of 2020 entered their first year at Bowling Green State University in fall 2016, the most popular app was Pokemon GO and the biggest event that year was the Presidential election. Fast forward to today when these same students are preparing to graduate and either enter the workforce or continue their education.

  • BGSU students discuss online learning experiences at BGSU May 4, 2020 12:30 PM Bowling Green State University students BGSU Lauren Reese, a broadcast journalism major from the Cleveland area, and Sana Ali, a criminal justice major from Chicago, talk about their online learning experiences while living off campus in Bowling Green during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • BGSU Career Center call campaign connects with more than 2,600 students May 1, 2020 4:55 PM The Bowling Green State University Career Center continues to be the focal point to help graduating students with their post-graduation plans. The office started a call campaign, in efforts to reach every graduating student, whether undergraduate or graduate, and to follow up on their post-graduation plans.

  • BGSU research takes aim at social tool for fighting COVID-19 May 1, 2020 4:43 PM The social distancing of COVID-19 might have its own long-term effects; a Bowling Green State University team of sociologists — Drs. Peggy Giordano, Monica Longmore and Wendy Manning — received a National Science Foundation grant to conduct research on social distancing and what factors might influence individuals’ levels of compliance.

  • Three peregrine falcon eggs hatch in Wood County Courthouse clock tower Apr 30, 2020 10:20 AM 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.

  • BGSU alumna plays critical role in helping COVID-19 patients recover Apr 27, 2020 3:31 PM 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.

  • BGSU to reduce out-of-state tuition fee for specific graduate programs Apr 27, 2020 1:41 PM 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.

  • BGSU to offer summer courses relating to COVID-19 pandemic Apr 24, 2020 3:15 PM 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.

  • BGSU researcher receives NSF grant for coronavirus research Apr 24, 2020 2:29 PM 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.

  • Three 2019 alumni named rookie teachers of year in South Carolina Apr 24, 2020 1:24 PM 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.

  • BGSU Dining robots expand service to downtown Bowling Green Apr 24, 2020 12:51 PM 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.

  • Frontline Falcons play critical role in medical testing Apr 22, 2020 4:51 PM 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.

  • BGSU history professor appointed to Cold War Advisory Committee Apr 22, 2020 3:00 PM 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.

  • BGSU hosts virtual Town Hall meeting on Thursday, April 23 Apr 22, 2020 2:30 PM 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.

  • BGSU lights up the Doyt in support of high school seniors Apr 21, 2020 8:28 AM 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.

  • BGSU public relations major applauds her fellow seniors Apr 20, 2020 11:06 AM 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.

  • BGSU rallies around Earth Day Apr 20, 2020 10:30 AM 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.

  • BGSU offers virtual options to stay connected, healthy and engaged Apr 20, 2020 8:15 AM 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.

  • Bell brothers are Frontline Falcons in Los Angeles, Minneapolis Apr 20, 2020 8:00 AM 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.

  • Sherry Sullivan awarded title of Distinguished Research Professor Apr 20, 2020 8:00 AM 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.

  • Student Emergency Fund experiences unprecedented need Apr 17, 2020 5:12 PM 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.

  • BGSU Firelands prepares respiratory therapists on the front lines of COVID-19 response Apr 17, 2020 2:29 PM 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.

  • BGSU nursing students to enter health care field early to meet demand Apr 17, 2020 1:11 PM 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.

  • BGSU adjusts application process, fees in response to COVID-19 Apr 14, 2020 2:00 PM Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, BGSU has made several changes to its admissions process in an effort to better accommodate students.

  • BGSU to celebrate National Student Employment Week virtually Apr 13, 2020 10:37 AM 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.

  • BGSU construction management hammers home lab project by adapting to online learning Apr 13, 2020 8:00 AM 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.

  • Frontline Falcons are health care heroes Apr 10, 2020 12:40 PM 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.

  • Taking online classes while living in Bowling Green Apr 9, 2020 12:30 PM Lauren Reese of Shaker Heights, Ohio, is a junior broadcast journalism major minoring in communication at Bowling Green State University. She shares her experiences with online classes and offers tips to her fellow Falcons from her off-campus apartment in Bowling Green.

  • Falcon Media continues to serve audiences Apr 8, 2020 12:00 PM 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.

  • Junior Quinn Eberhard earns prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship, will use funds for public good Apr 3, 2020 3:38 PM 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.

  • Take a break from schoolwork — ideas to relax and fill time Apr 2, 2020 5:00 PM 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.

  • EDHD shares plan for $4.5 million grant at Atlanta conference Apr 1, 2020 4:00 PM 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.

  • CRD State of the Region Conference examines Ohio’s potential impact of automation on occupation needs Apr 1, 2020 3:30 PM 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.

  • Philosophy professor marks 50 years with BGSU Apr 1, 2020 1:03 PM 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.

  • Ostrowski research on hydrogels Mar 31, 2020 8:00 AM Bowling Green State University’s Dr. Alexis Ostrowski received a five-year grant from the Herman Frasch Foundation for Agricultural Chemistry to support research to help reduce agricultural runoff. Researchers study how to turn liquid waste into fertilizer so that it can be safely transported and spread on fields.

  • College of Business committed to student success Mar 30, 2020 12:00 PM BGSU shifts to online learning through the end of the semester to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. College of Business faculty remain committed to student success

  • BGSU dietetics senior provides familiarity for residents at area nursing home Mar 30, 2020 10:00 AM Alicia Kouba, a Bowling Green State University dietetics major in the College of Health and Human Services, provides daily meals to residents at a Bowling Green area nursing home. When COVID-19 guidelines restricted visitors to the facility, Kouba knew she could bring a sense of familiarity to her patients.

  • Three ways for BGSU students to stay organized during online learning Mar 27, 2020 2:30 PM This is a blog written by Bowling Green State University students that offers advice on how to navigate distance learning. Multiple posts will appear each week. In this offering, senior public relations major Meredith Troxel offers tips on how to keep organized.

  • BGSU temporarily waives GRE and GMAT requirements Mar 26, 2020 8:20 PM Bowling Green State University is continuing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and make the critical decisions necessary to safeguard students, faculty, staff and the broader community and to ensure that the University learning community has the support and resources needed to adapt to an all online learning environment.

  • BGSU supports local agencies Mar 26, 2020 4:55 PM BGSU campuses in Bowling Green and Huron, as well as BGSU at Levis Commons, are supporting local health and safety agencies by donating PPE supplies and providing facilities to organizations in both communities.

  • BGSU virtual concerts offer music to the public Mar 25, 2020 3:00 PM During the COVID-19 isolation, a series of 10 musical concerts from Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will be offered online twice a week starting Friday, March 27, through Monday, April 25.

  • BGSU’s graduate programs continue to be ranked among very best in U.S. Mar 24, 2020 1:30 PM Bowling Green State University’s graduate programs continue to be ranked as some of the best in the country in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best Grad School Rankings. BGSU’s fine arts program is ranked No. 73, speech language pathology No. 63, clinical psychology No. 88 and education No. 112.

  • CURS 2019 Symposium on Diversity award ceremony Mar 23, 2020 8:20 AM The Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS) recognized its winning students from the November 2019 Undergraduate Symposium on Diversity during a recent ceremony. With help from their faculty mentors, BGSU students’ presentations focused on their research surrounding marginalized and underserved groups in the United States and our community.

  • Bowling Green's peregrine falcon eggs spotted on camera Mar 16, 2020 4:10 PM More falcons are getting ready to call Bowling Green home, as new peregrine falcon eggs have made their appearance on the Falcon Cam.

  • Givens Fellowship allows student to learn about protests, human trafficking in India Mar 16, 2020 2:42 PM Bowling Green State University multiplatform journalism major Abby Shifley studied abroad in New Delhi, India, during winter session in January. She went on this trip to research human trafficking in India, a country where she spent 10 years of my life.

  • Quinn Eberhard, 2019/2020 Hoskins Global Scholar Mar 6, 2020 1:22 PM The Hoskins Global Scholarship enabled Quinn Eberhard, a junior in Honors College and the College of Arts and Sciences, to develop an algorithm, or set of rules, so scientists worldwide could make faster progress in their research.

  • Audra Gill, 2019/2020 Hoskins Global Scholar Mar 6, 2020 1:22 PM Audra Gill didn’t know she would find her life’s passion here; the Hoskins Global Scholarship inspired this Wooster, Ohio native to take her ambitions all the way to South Africa.

  • Kenzie Moss, 2019/2020 Hoskins Global Scholar Mar 6, 2020 1:22 PM Kenzie Moss learned about the Hoskins Global Scholarship in a “Critical Thinking about Great Ideas” class. She hesitated, but an idea was growing in her mind, and the scholarship would help make it happen.

  • Interior design major gets firsthand look at designing hospitality spaces in Mexico Mar 6, 2020 11:12 AM Bowling Green State University interior design major Noah Kamnikar studied abroad in Cabo San Lucas and Cabo San Jose, Mexico, during winter session in January. He went on this trip because he’s interested in designing hospitality spaces once he graduates from the University.

  • BGSU and Northwest State Community College announce nursing articulation agreement Mar 5, 2020 8:30 AM BGSU and Northwest State Community College have announced a new partnership designed to help nursing students seamlessly transfer their credits from an RN degree to a BSN degree.

  • BGSU board approves new degree, facility renovations Mar 4, 2020 4:00 PM At its February meeting, the BGSU Board of Trustees approved the University’s new Bachelor of Science in systems engineering. Trustees also approved the first steps in developing a nursing skills lab in the Business Administration Building once the College of Business moves to the Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center.

  • BGSU graphic design program recognized at 2020 at ADDY Awards Mar 4, 2020 3:50 PM Anna Kiesewetter and Emily Feaster of BGSU’s graphic design program were recognized in February at the 2020 Toledo American Advertising Federation’s ADDY Awards. The awards recognize local websites, video, advertising, and cross-platform design from local agencies and companies. The organization also recognizes local college students.

  • Digital arts students use art, animation to contribute to public good Mar 4, 2020 3:45 PM Fourteen BGSU digital arts students put their skills to work to promote environmental causes; six nonprofit environmental organizations reaped the benefits. The class project, which earned BGSU’s Kurt E. Hofmeister Outstanding Student Group Award in Spring 2019 for exemplary community-based learning experiences, was developed by digital arts Professor Bonnie Mitchell.

  • BGSU's Master of Architecture professional degree receives NAAB accreditation Mar 4, 2020 3:00 PM Bowling Green State University’s Department of Architecture and Environmental Design in the School of the Built Environment announced the National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB) accreditation of the Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) professional degree.

  • David Hainline ’83 mentors entrepreneurship, tourism students Mar 4, 2020 2:30 PM Bowling Green State University alumnus David Hainline recognizes students in Entrepreneurship in Event Management, a course he created as an event professional, along with leaders from the College of Business and the College of Education and Human Development. Hainline recognized the top students from the latest class.

  • BGSU staff member supports community organization through game creation Mar 3, 2020 2:31 PM Halloween may be an October holiday, but for those like BGSU Applications Developer Mike Addison, the time for strange tales and creepy happenings is year-round. His new game, “The Curse of the House of Rookwood,” aims to let players embark on a bizarre adventure to combat an ancient curse.

  • BGSU Sport Management Alliance students make connections at Super Bowl LIV Mar 2, 2020 2:29 PM For something this big, a lot of help is needed, and the Sport Management Alliance at BGSU doesn’t hesitate to help out. In helping with the events leading up to Super Bowl LIV in Miami and at the game itself, students get the chance to make many unique connections.

  • NSF grant allows BGSU to add lab-based astronomy course Mar 2, 2020 11:36 AM Thanks to a National Science Foundation grant, Bowling Green State University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy were able to add a new astronomy course to its lineup. A lab-based course, ASTR 1010 is offered to undergraduate students to fulfill their Bowling Green Perspective science lab requirement.

  • First university in Ohio to offer autonomous delivery Mar 2, 2020 8:30 AM Starship’s fleet of 30 autonomous, on-demand robots will deliver from nine campus eateries: Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Jamba Juice, Marco's Pizza, Panda Express, Chickendippity, Mondos Subs, Kreischer Late Night and BGSU Dining convenience stores.

  • BGSU’s Food & Nutrition Faculty Honored Feb 26, 2020 4:00 PM Three members of BGSU’s food and nutrition programs have been recognized by the Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for excellence in the industry.

  • Kickin' it With Club Sports: Men's Soccer Feb 24, 2020 8:00 AM The BGSU Men's Soccer team provides a competitive soccer experience for committed soccer players. The team has been on campus for more than 10 years. Learn about the men's soccer club team and find out how you can join.

  • BGSU aviation major Noah Pyle selected for American Airlines aviation internship Feb 21, 2020 3:01 PM Bowling Green State University aviation major Noah Pyle was selected for an internship with American Airlines at the company’s world headquarters in Dallas for Spring 2020. The internship, which began in January, is a six-month hands-on learning experience. As a flight operations Intern, Pyle’s work is geared toward pilots in training.

  • Online MBA program exceeds enrollment expectations Feb 19, 2020 3:00 PM Bowling Green State University’s online MBA program exceeded the enrollment expectations by 7%. The new program enrolled 32 students during its first cohort that started in January. The online MBA program is expecting even more growth with the possibility of more concentrations added to accommodate more students and meet demands.

  • Bowling Green State University to join re-established CCHA for 2021-22 season Feb 18, 2020 12:15 PM Bowling Green State University will play in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association starting in the 2021-22 season. BGSU will join six other Div. I universities that previously announced they would explore the formation of a new hockey conference. That league will be re-established and branded as the storied CCHA.

  • Kickin' it With Club Sports: Women's Soccer Feb 17, 2020 8:59 AM The BGSU Women's Soccer team provides a competitive soccer experience for committed soccer players. The team plays in a women's league that competes throughout the Midwest, mostly with other universities in Michigan. Learn about the team and find out how you can join

  • Thomson family has a lot of love and spirit for BGSU Feb 14, 2020 11:39 AM Helen Thomson’s family’s love and spirit for Bowling Green State University spans more than 35 years. Members of the family have earned degrees from many different colleges, including the College of Musical Arts, College of Education and Human Development, College of Arts and Sciences, and College of Business.

  • BGSU Center for Regional Development creates Toledo Region Data Center Feb 14, 2020 11:29 AM Created for the Toledo Chamber of Commerce by the Bowling Green State University Center for Regional Development, the Toledo Region Data Center provides economic and workforce information for the Greater Toledo region; data being calculated for the Toledo MSA includes Lucas, Wood and Fulton counties.

  • BGSU to offer film screenings as part of Film Series, International Film Festival Feb 12, 2020 2:45 PM BGSU will screen more than a dozen films in the coming months as part of the Spring 2020 Film Series and International Film Festival 2020. Screenings in the Spring 2020 Film Series will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the BGSU Film Theater, 206 Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Dr. Valeria Grinberg Pla to present BGSU College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Faculty Lecture Feb 12, 2020 2:30 PM Bowling Green State University’s Dr. Valeria Grinberg Pla will present the College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Faculty Lecture “Making Sense of the Lack of Sense: Filming in Post-War Guatemala” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in the BGSU Film Theatre, 206 Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • BGSU named among the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs Feb 10, 2020 9:46 AM For the second year in a row, Bowling Green State University has been named among the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs. Winners will appear in the March issue of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. The award will be presented at the American College Personnel Association’s (ACPA) annual meeting in March.

  • Three BGSU choruses will perform with Toledo Symphony Orchestra Feb 5, 2020 3:21 PM Three Bowling Green State University choruses will perform with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra during Bowling Green Night at the Toledo Symphony on Feb. 15. Members of the University Choral Society, University Women's Chorus and University Men's Chorus will be among the 250 singers who will perform.

  • Registration opens for BGSU’s Kids’ Tech University Feb 5, 2020 3:18 PM Aimed at area families, the BGSU program is made up of four sessions in February, March and April. Each day includes a morning interactive session with faculty followed by an afternoon of related learning activities. An online component continues students’ engagement after the campus activities have been completed.

  • Falcon Funded platform hits half million milestone Feb 4, 2020 9:28 AM This crowdfunding effort at BGSU makes research projects, scholarships, service projects, student organization trips, specialized equipment, athletic department projects and many more programs possible. The Falcon Funded platform, started in 2015, has surpassed $500,000 in donations and has been supported by more than 3,000 individual donors.

  • BGSU digital arts alumnus finds success with board game Mental Blocks Feb 3, 2020 2:30 PM Bowling Green State University digital arts, computer science alumnus Micah Sawyer has combined his graphic design and computer science fields to create a board game that encourages pausing, listening and elevating a situation to come to a broader perspective. Mental Blocks had a long journey from concept to co-op puzzle game.

  • Givens Fellowship aids BGSU student’s journey of self-discovery in Asia Feb 3, 2020 2:00 PM BGSU Asian studies major Nautica Savage knew that she felt a connection with Asian cultures, but she didn’t know why. She wanted to discover what she so strongly connected with in those cultures and come to a better understanding of who she is as a person. The Givens Fellowship provided that opportunity.

  • Ryan Hunter ’18 to promote RallyCap Sports during Super Bowl LIV Jan 31, 2020 4:02 PM Ryan Hunter, a 2018 alumnus of BGSU, is an offensive lineman on the Chiefs. Hunter supports RallyCap Sports by participating in the NFL charity My Cause My Cleats, and will wear green, yellow and red cleats that sport the RallyCap Sports name along with a fun design during the Super Bowl.

  • BGSU ranked ninth in Midwest for animation Jan 27, 2020 11:15 AM Bowling Green State University ranks ninth in the Midwest and 15th nationally for animation among public universities and colleges, according to Animation Career Review’s annual rankings. In recent years, BGSU graduates have been hired by companies such as DreamWorks Animation, Blue Sky Studios, Blizzard and Apple.

  • BGSU tops rival Toledo, stretching win streak to six games Jan 25, 2020 10:13 PM The Bowling Green State University men’s basketball team defeated rival University of Toledo 85-79 on Jan. 25 at Savage Arena behind the strong backcourt play of Dylan Frye and Justin Turner, who combined for 42 points. The Falcons (15-5, 6-1 Mid-American Conference) won their sixth straight game.

  • BGSU cheer team wins back-to-back at the University World Cup Championship Jan 24, 2020 10:27 AM The Bowling Green State University cheerleaders competed January 17-19 in the 2020 University World Cup Championship at Walt Disney World Resort, finishing in first place. The BGSU dance team also had a strong showing.

  • BGSU, Falcon Health Center studying sports-related concussions Jan 22, 2020 3:00 PM Bowling Green State University’s club sports student-athletes are gaining another level of care, thanks to a partnership between the College of Education and Human Development, Division of Student Affairs — Department of Recreation and Wellness and Falcon Health Center. The University offers more than 30 intramural sports.

  • BGSU students donate their time, make furniture for Habitat for Humanity Jan 22, 2020 11:05 AM Bowling Green State University students volunteered their time to build furniture for one of three Habitat for Humanity houses that are being built in Bowling Green. Learn more about this project for BGSU Builds, a three-year partnership between the University and Habitat for Humanity of Wood County Ohio, Inc.

  • BGSU online criminal justice program ranks No. 1 in Ohio Jan 15, 2020 11:00 AM BGSU’s online criminal justice master's program is ranked 12th in the country and No. 1 in Ohio in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, which were released Jan. 14. The University’s online bachelor’s and education programs also remain nationally ranked and among the best in Ohio.

  • Winter Break with Freddie and Frieda Jan 13, 2020 3:05 PM Freddie and Frieda Falcon have been spending their winter break at Bowling Green State University keeping an eye on campus and getting ready for students to return on January 27 for the start of the spring semester. We miss you, Falcons! See you in a couple of weeks!

  • Meet students who have committed early to the Class of 2024 Jan 6, 2020 2:37 PM Get to know some of the earliest members of Bowling Green State University’s Class of 2024. These high school seniors are already committed to BGSU and are excited to officially become Falcons in the Fall of 2020. Learn why they decided to call BGSU home.

  • 2019 BGSU Year in Review Dec 30, 2019 3:00 PM View our recap of an amazing 2019 at Bowling Green State University, including the top stories, videos, photos, a message from President Rodney Rogers and more

  • Winter 2019 Falcon Moments Dec 20, 2019 2:29 PM What made Bowling Green State University special to members of the Class of 2019? Hear their Falcon Moments from the Dec. 13-14 commencement ceremonies at the Stroh Center. The December graduating class included 1,047 candidates — 89 associate degrees were presented, 731 bachelor’s degrees, 187 master’s degrees and 30 doctoral degrees.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU inspires dual major in construction management, architecture and environmental design Dec 20, 2019 1:00 AM Drawn to historic buildings, Lauren Schmenk was determined to pursue a degree in architecture and environmental design program at BGSU. As a freshman, she also decided to major in construction management. As a dual major, she already is seeing the benefit of her dual-industry background on the job site.

  • Laurie Stevenson ’88: Get ready to 'roll up your sleeves and make a difference' Dec 17, 2019 4:15 PM Laurie Stevenson ’88 said BGSU helped her find her path to public service as she addressed BGSU graduate candidates during its 296th graduation Dec. 14 at the Stroh Center. Stevenson, who earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental health from BGSU, is the director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

  • Sheryl Maxfield ’81: 'Speak the truth. Share what is on your mind. Raise your hand.' Dec 17, 2019 4:15 PM Sheryl Maxfield ’81 revealed the two major reasons for her success in her 40-year career as she addressed BGSU graduate candidates during its 296th graduation Dec. 13 at the Stroh Center. Maxfield, who earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from BGSU, is the director of the Ohio Department of Commerce.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: Third-generation Falcon graduates with third degree in less than two years Dec 15, 2019 4:32 PM Many college graduates are thankful to get one degree in four years. As for Kyle Baker, one degree wouldn’t cut it and four years wasn’t quick enough. With the help of the College Credit program, he already holds two associate degrees from BGSU and earned his bachelor’s degree in December.

  • BGSU honors success at commencement Dec 14, 2019 10:18 AM BGSU celebrated its 296th graduation in two ceremonies in the Stroh Center Dec. 13 and Dec. 14. Alumnae addressing the candidates included Sheryl Maxfield and Laurie Stevenson. The December graduating class included 1,047 candidates.

  • BGSU awarded Choose Ohio First grant supporting computer science, related fields Dec 12, 2019 4:38 PM Bowling Green State University has received a Choose Ohio First scholarship award for more than $1.1 million. The funds will be used to support students in computer science and related fields, in turn strengthening Ohio's workforce. BGSU is one of 35 colleges and universities in Ohio to receive a grant

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: Opera singer ends college career on a high note Dec 12, 2019 4:32 PM A corrections officer who loves to sing sounds like it could be the premise for a stage musical. For Bowling Green State University graduate Nick Kottman, it’s a reality. His road to graduation, though, has been anything but straightforward. He majored in music education with specialization in choral performance.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: Three members of Detroit Police Dept. earn master’s degrees in criminal justice Dec 12, 2019 4:28 PM Three students from the Detroit Police Dept. earn degrees in Bowling Green State University’s nationally ranked Master of Science in Criminal Justice program. Keeth Williams, Elaine Bryant and Elvin Barren credit program’s flexibility and best practices to position themselves as competitive individuals in their field for the future.

  • HHS receives $200,000 grant from Ohio Board of Nursing Dec 11, 2019 3:15 PM

  • BGSU trustees approve building project to support innovative approach to design and construction learning Dec 11, 2019 3:00 PM $5.2 million project to include 12,000-square-foot expansion of Park Avenue building Description: The Board of Trustees of Bowling Green State University has approved a new $5.2 million expansion project that will support the University’s innovative School of the Built Environment. The school is recognized for its unique, integrated approach to training future architects and construction managers together.

  • BGSU intrigues students about STEM innovation, entrepreneurship, financial support options Dec 11, 2019 12:00 PM

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU marketing major launched his own ice cream business as a sophomore Dec 6, 2019 3:00 PM Tyler McCann is graduating from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing, but he already has blazed an entrepreneurial trail by applying what he learned in the College of Business by launching his own ice cream business in his hometown of Mount Vernon, Ohio.

  • Advancing across the gain line in the classroom, on the pitch Dec 5, 2019 11:00 AM For this graduate, a College of Education and Human Development degree meant long nights and early mornings to excel in his combined roles as an employee, a dad, a student and a rugby teammate.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: Political science major utilizes multiple opportunities to grow as a leader at BGSU Dec 5, 2019 11:00 AM Kyron Smith, a December 2019 political science graduate, is thankful for the many academic and leadership opportunities that Bowling Green State University has provided. However, what he is most grateful for is the extended family he’s developed over the past three and a half years at BGSU.

  • Flexible schedule, affordability big draws for BGSU Firelands Dec 3, 2019 4:39 PM Melanie Myers, a communication major, chose BGSU Firelands because of its proximity to her hometown of Norwalk, Ohio, its affordability and because she was able to finish classes and work at the same time. It also helped her land a job as public information officer Huron County Public Health.

  • Dr. Scott Rogers of BGSU examines effects of ancient microbes in new book Nov 27, 2019 12:22 PM The idea of freezing a life in ice and thawing it out years later has been used extensively in science fiction. According to Scott Rogers, biology professor at BGSU, this concept may be more fact than fiction, and the outcomes of this are just as worrying as they are exciting.

  • Pledges being accepted for 2019 United Way Campaign with Northwest Ohio Community Shares Nov 26, 2019 12:30 PM The 2019 United Way Campaign with Northwest Ohio Community Shares is underway — an opportunity for faculty, staff and retirees to again show their longstanding support for emergency services, health care, daycare and a host of other ways to improve lives in the region.

  • BGSU awarded Silver Seal for increasing student voter participation Nov 26, 2019 12:00 PM Bowling Green State University received a Silver Seal Award for increasing its student voting participant rate at the 2019 ALL IN Challenge Awards Ceremony. BGSU’s data reveals a near tripling of voter participation from 2014 to 2018, going from 11.9 percent to 35 percent, a 23.1 percentage point change.

  • BGSU students recognized for embracing global engagement Nov 26, 2019 11:30 AM Their travels spanned 9,000 miles and five continents, but the BGSU undergraduate and graduate students shared a common experience; they embraced global engagement. Hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, the Embracing Global Engagement award ceremony recognized eight winners from 42 presentations by more than 50 students.

  • Lisbon internship points to benefits of Global Internship program Nov 22, 2019 2:59 PM Internships can take people to other companies, other states, and through BGSU’s Global Internship program, even other countries. Business administration major Michael Grau was one of the first students to take part in an internship to Lisbon in Portugal, which he believes secured another internship at Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

  • Summer Experience: Greek piano festival opportunity to experience past, present at same time Nov 22, 2019 2:54 PM Jiamo Zhang, a Master of Music candidate in piano performance, along with several other BGSU students, participated in the Corfu Summer Piano Festival this past summer. Not only did Zhang get to play in a world-class event, she and her classmates were immersed in historic and modern Greek life.

  • University survey process revised; faculty, staff asked to review new procedures Nov 20, 2019 2:30 PM Surveys are an important tool at Bowling Green State University to collect data from students, faculty and staff for a variety of reasons. They include informing educational programs and instructional practice, evaluating meaningful initiatives and institutional priorities, providing important insights and collecting data to address a variety of questions.

  • BGSU I-O psychology and computer science celebrate 50 years Nov 15, 2019 3:32 PM BGSU’s industrial-organizational psychology program, which is ranked second in the nation, and the computer science program, which was the first undergraduate program in Ohio, both celebrated a 50-year anniversary. Faculty, students and alumni also came together to celebrate the many successes of the program and to plan for the future.

  • BGSU builds collaborations with Schooner Farms Nov 14, 2019 12:00 AM Bowling Green State University is always looking for ways to take learning outside of the classroom. Recent involvement with Schooner Farms has led to tours, fieldtrips, volunteerism and even possibilities to take classes at their facility to promote sustainability in the community.

  • BGSU celebrates Geography Awareness Week Nov 14, 2019 12:00 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Jason Butke ’03, senior director and meteorologist at Travelers Insurance Companies, will present “Meteorology and Insurance: How Insurance Companies Manage Natural Catastrophe Risk” at 2:30 p.m. Friday in 117 Olscamp Hall as part of Geography Awareness Week, Nov. 10-16.

  • BGSU men’s rugby club team wins 39th consecutive MAC title Nov 11, 2019 10:22 AM BGSU defeated the Broncos 23-20 on Nov. 10 at Brimelow Fields in Fairfield, Ohio, to keep its streak of MAC titles alive at 39 in a row. The Falcons needed a last-second penalty kick by freshman Ryan Niemiller to advance to the national playoffs Nov. 23-24 in Greenville, North Carolina.

  • BGSU Women’s Soccer wins second straight MAC championship Nov 10, 2019 5:35 PM The Bowling Green State University women’s soccer team is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the second year in a row after defeating Eastern Michigan in penalty kicks 3-1 on Nov. 10 at Cochrane Stadium. The Falcons (15-5-2) defeated Buffalo 2-1 in a MAC Tournament semifinal.

  • BGSU students attend UN Food and Agriculture Organization Conference Nov 8, 2019 2:30 PM More than 30 students from Bowling Green State University attended the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Conference in Cleveland on Nov. 4, hosted by the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH). Students were able to talk and interact with representatives and delegates from 56 nations.

  • Patient Advocate Liaison Program impacting health care in Bowling Green Nov 6, 2019 2:15 PM Bowling Green State University’s Patient Advocate Liaison Program, which is facilitated through the Pre-Professional Programs office, gives four to five junior- and senior-level students the opportunity to interact with patients. They serve as a liaison between patients and staff at the Falcon Health Center.

  • BGSU again recognized as a ‘green college’ by Princeton Review Nov 6, 2019 2:00 PM For the fourth year in a row, Bowling Green State University has been named one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to the 2019 Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges. The guide profiles colleges “having the most exceptional commitments to sustainability.”

  • BGSU panel to discuss ‘The Future of Lake Erie’ Nov. 12 Nov 6, 2019 2:00 PM As part of Bowling Green State University’s fall focus on water quality, a panel discussion on Lake Erie will be held Nov. 12. Dr. George Bullerjahn will moderate a panel discussion on “The Future of Lake Erie,” with Dr. Timothy Davis and several regional experts embracing many points of view.

  • BGSU celebrates 10 under 10 alumni Nov 6, 2019 9:56 AM From teachers and thinkers, to entrepreneurs and creators, leaders and visionaries, risk takers and dreamers, recent Falcon alumni are changing lives. To honor the accomplishments of our recent alumni, the BGSU 10 Under 10 award was created.

  • Ammidown wins 2019 RWA Cathie Linz Librarian of the Year Nov 4, 2019 9:45 AM Bowling Green State University Archivist Stephen Ammidown is the recent recipient of the 2019 Romance Writers of America Cathie Linz Librarian of the Year Award. Since 2016, he has worked as the manuscripts and outreach archivist for the Browne Popular Culture Library at BGSU.

  • One hundred years of Bowling Green football Nov 1, 2019 9:40 AM The 2019 season marks 100 years of football at Bowling Green, a century that includes its very humble beginning to its many league championships, highly-respected head coaches, and numerous players who have been recognized for their accomplishments.

  • Thompson scholarships teach the value of helping others Nov 1, 2019 9:30 AM As part of their many ways of supporting BGSU and its students, alumni Robert and Ellen Thompson have created a unique scholarship program that addresses a variety of needs while offering significant financial assistance. The program incorporates regular, close interaction with advisors to monitor the students’ progress, as well as an important community service component.

  • Scot Loeffler has a formula for success Nov 1, 2019 9:27 AM BGSU Football Coach Scot Loeffler, who played quarterback at Michigan before spending more than two decades as a college and NFL assistant coach, has learned from Lloyd Carr, Frank Beamer, and former BGSU Head Coach Urban Meyer. He assembled a coaching staff with more than 90 years of top-tier experience.

  • BGSU, Cedar Fair partnership creates unique opportunity Nov 1, 2019 9:08 AM BGSU has partnered with Cedar Fair and the city of Sandusky to create a unique degree in resort and attraction management program. The country’s only educational opportunity of its kind, the program will be possible due to this innovative partnership that will provide with leadership opportunities in the fast-growing field.

  • BGSU alumni well represented on Ohio governor's cabinet Nov 1, 2019 9:02 AM Mike DeWine, the 70th governor of Ohio, in January appointed three Bowling Green State University alumni as members of his cabinet. Randy Gardner ’81, ’87, Sheryl Maxfield ’81 and Laurie Stevenson ’88 were nominated as cabinet directors on Jan. 10 in Columbus.

  • BGSU hosts Ohio’s only BEST Robotics competition Oct 31, 2019 1:15 PM Nearly 200 students from 12 regional school districts participated in the seventh annual Falcon BEST Robotics competition at BGSU’s Stroh Center on Oct. 26. Teams were comprised of high school, junior high and middle school students. The event was hosted by the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering.

  • BGSU once again named a top university in the U.S. for veterans Oct 30, 2019 2:30 PM Best for Vets has ranked Bowling Green State University 27th among four-year institutions in the United States, and the No. 1 university in Ohio. As such, BGSU remains one of the top academic choices in the country for veterans and active-duty military personnel.

  • Student researchers honored for their research Oct 30, 2019 2:00 PM Each year, the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship invites students to submit their research projects for consideration of award.

  • Givens Fellowship funds journey of musical, cultural discovery Oct 25, 2019 2:30 PM The Stuart R. Givens Memorial Fellowship gave Bowling Green State University student Tess Marjanovic an opportunity of a lifetime: spending the summer in South Africa growing as an individual, musician and teacher. Marjanovic said the experience will help her students become more well-rounded, open-minded and globally cognizant musicians.

  • Mother's illness sparks interest in medicine for Austin Peppers Oct 25, 2019 2:30 PM When Austin Peppers first started his collegiate career, he was unsure what path he wanted his life to take. Now, after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in applied health science from Bowling Green State University, he is performing cancer biology research working toward getting into medical school.

  • BGSU christens new research vessel, 'RV Ziggy' Oct 23, 2019 3:30 PM BGSU christened a new research vessel that will support the University’s water quality research efforts on Lake Erie through the Center for Great Lakes and Watershed Studies. The vessel was made possible by a generous gift from BGSU alumni Patrick L. and Debra Scheetz Ryan and the Ryan Family Foundation.

  • Dr. Kevin McCluney part of $780,000 NSF grant study Oct 18, 2019 2:25 PM Dr. Kevin McCluney, assistant professor of biological sciences at BGSU, is part of a research team that has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant. The research focuses on the extent to which birds and their migratory patterns, wind and climate link temporary wetlands across the Great Plains.

  • Summer Experience: Harvard University internship 'extraordinary' Oct 18, 2019 2:09 PM For Kyland Kimble, graduating in August from Bowling Green State University's College of Education and Human Development was just one of several milestones he’s reached. Besides re-enrolling to earn a master’s degree through the college’s School of Counseling and Special Education, he interned with Harvard University this summer.

  • BGSU to celebrate Campus Sustainability Month Oct. 19-25 Oct 17, 2019 1:45 PM In order to inspire students, faculty and staff to become sustainability change agents, the BGSU Office of Campus Sustainability will celebrate Campus Sustainability Month Oct. 19-25. Events include a lecture, a tree planting, a field trip to Schooner Farms, a campus “ReStore” event and a “Build a Birdhouse” workshop.

  • BGSU sociology research team to study why individuals 'desist' from crime Oct 16, 2019 2:00 PM Bowling Green State University sociology faculty Drs. Peggy Giordano, Monica Longmore and Wendy Manning will explore the processes associated with “getting out” of crime in the three-year study “Mechanisms Underlying Desistance from Crime” with support from a $797,000 grant from the National Institute of Justice.

  • BGSU Department of Theatre and Film presents 'The Drunken City' Oct 9, 2019 5:00 PM Bowling Green State University’s Department of Theatre and Film presents Adam Bock’s comedy “The Drunken City” over two weekends, October 17-26.

  • Johnson-Webb elected to executive committee of national geography association Oct 9, 2019 4:00 PM Dr. Karen Johnson-Webb, an associate professor of geography, was elected to the executive committee of the American Association of Geographers. She is secretary of the executive committee and a regional councilor for the East Lakes Division of the Association of American Geographers. Her term on the committee started in July and runs through 2021. 

  • New Music Festival at BGSU features four days of cutting-edge music, talks and art Oct 9, 2019 3:30 PM The 40th annual New Music Festival, hosted Oct. 16-19 by the MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music at BGSU, will include concerts, lectures and an art exhibition and performance. Featured guests include composer and conductor Evan Ziporyn, New Music Detroit, and an exhibition and performance by Miwa Matreyek, an animator, director and performer.

  • BGSU learning communities thriving Oct 9, 2019 2:30 PM Undergraduate students at Bowling Green State University have the opportunity to take the “Belong” in “Belong. Stand out. Go far” even further by choosing to be part of a learning community. No matter whether their interests lie in social justice or business, health or history, there’s something for everyone.

  • First paper published by center reveals daily cycle of cyanobacteria Oct 9, 2019 2:00 PM The first scientific paper to come out of the Great Lakes Center for Fresh Waters and Human Health “a day in the life of a Microcystis bloom,” said Dr. George Bullerjahn, director of the center and professor of research excellence in biology at Bowling Green State University.

  • Megan Rancier finds kindred spirit in Kazakhstan music culture Oct 4, 2019 4:12 PM BGSU lecturer Megan Rancier has spent much of her time in Kazakhstan conducting research as a part of her ethnomusicology background. Recently, Rancier returned to Kazakhstan with help from the Merrill McEwen Memorial Fund for pre-tenured faculty in the CMA who are looking for support for professional activities or research.

  • Summer Experience: Jessie Walton travels to another nation – and to herself Oct 4, 2019 4:02 PM Jessie Walton remembers the moment she stepped out of a van and into Santa Fe, New Mexico this summer. It was the start of the Navajo Nation trip; for her and many other students, it would be a life-changing two weeks.

  • Historic Sandusky photos topic of presentation Oct 2, 2019 4:00 PM Authors Jim Semon Sr., Roger Dickman and Jeff Brown will present their book “Sandusky’s Photographer: The Real Photo Postcards of Ernst Niebergall” Oct. 16 as part of Bowling Green State University’s Center for Archival Collections’ Local History Publication Award Lecture Series.

  • Visiting writer will share his Midwest voice tonight Oct 2, 2019 3:30 PM Visiting Writer Michael Martone will share his Midwest voice when he presents “Brooding Over the Moon Over Wapakoneta” tonight during a BGSU premiere arts event.

  • BGSU part of team to receive funding through Competitive Research Program HAB Awards Oct 2, 2019 3:00 PM Bowling Green State University is part of a team receiving funding for “Monitoring and Event Response for Harmful Algal Blooms: Portable Tin Detection Technology to Support Great Lakes Decision Support Tools.” The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced recipients of the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Competitive Research Program Harmful Algal Bloom Awards Oct. 1.

  • BGSU alumna is fighting invasive species in Florida Sep 26, 2019 9:20 AM One of the main reasons Chelsea Bohaty ’13 chose to attend BGSU was because of its extensive marine lab. Today, Bohaty works as a biologist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. She is involved with the biological control program, where she leads the yearly alligatorweed flea beetle biocontrol project.

  • From science to art: All ‘eyes’ at BGSU on water quality Sep 25, 2019 4:00 PM

  • Flint water crisis whistleblower to give public talk Sep 25, 2019 2:00 PM

  • McNair Scholars hone their skills as they prepare to apply to graduate schools Sep 25, 2019 12:30 PM Twelve Bowling Green State University undergraduates are a significant step closer to graduate school after a summer of intensive, independent research and scholarship followed by participation in the 25th annual Undergraduate Research Conference. The students are part of the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program.

  • STEM in the Park offers free hands-on science, math Sept. 28 Sep 25, 2019 10:00 AM

  • Q&A with BGSU Hockey Head Coach Ty Eigner Sep 24, 2019 3:07 PM New Falcon Head Coach Ty Eigner knows the Bowling Green State University hockey program maybe better than anyone. For the last nine seasons, he was an assistant coach under Chris Bergeron and helped the Falcons return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 29 years.

  • BGSU student voter participation nearly triples over four-year period Sep 24, 2019 2:58 PM Student voter participation at Bowling Green State University has nearly tripled since 2014. The National Study on Learning, Voting, and Engagement reported that BGSU's student voter participation jumped to 35 percent in the 2018 midterms, up from 11.9 in the 2014 midterms.

  • Faculty invited to expert talk on forging a more equitable workplace Sep 18, 2019 3:15 PM Women faculty are invited to a talk by Dr. KerryAnn O’Meara, internationally recognized expert on diversity and inclusion in faculty affairs with a particular focus on organizational practices that support and limit the full participation of women and under-represented minority faculty.

  • Professor Emeritus David Skaggs receives naval history medal Sep 18, 2019 1:45 PM Dr. David Skaggs, Bowling Green State University professor emeritus of history, is a winner of the 2019 Commodore Dudley W. Knox Medal given by the Naval Historical Foundation. The medal acknowledges a lifetime body of work that embraces scholarship, leadership and mentoring in the field of naval history.

  • Kalaf-Hughes honored by national organization for innovative teaching Sep 18, 2019 9:45 AM Dr. Nicole Kalaf-Hughes, associate professor of political science at Bowling Green State University, received the CQ Press Award for Teaching Innovation from the American Political Science Association at the organization’s recent Annual Meeting and Exhibition, the world’s largest gathering of political scientists and source for emerging scholarship in the discipline.

  • Jazz guitar legend Frisell headlines BGSU’s Orchard Guitar Festival Sep 18, 2019 4:00 AM The 2019 Orchard Guitar Festival at Bowling Green State University Sept. 27-28 will feature jazz icon Bill Frisell giving a solo concert and a free clinic. Also on the festival are jazz guitarist Gilad Hekelsman, classical guitarist James Marron and composer/guitarist Brad Myers. The festival includes master classes and performances.

  • Music, PPEL major gained high-profile exposure as intern in U.S. Senate Sep 13, 2019 1:22 PM Stephen Strouse, a music and PPEL major at Bowling Green State University, spent the summer in Washington, D.C., working as an intern in the U.S. Senate as part of the American Association of People with Disabilities internship program. He worked in the office of Senator Bob Casey (D., Pennsylvania).

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: Hannah Finnerty is committed to community service Sep 13, 2019 1:07 PM Hannah Finnerty graduated in August from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science. Her inquisitiveness also propelled her to explore many experiences beyond the classroom. From alternative spring breaks to Arabic language classes, her choices have given her a library of stories to share.

  • Three inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming Sep 13, 2019 9:03 AM Three of BGSU’s most accomplished alumni were inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming weekend. Honored were retired Discovery executive Eileen O'Neill '90, '14 (Hon.); Sandusky City Schools Superintendent Eugene T.W. Sanders, Ph.D. '80, '85, '92 and J. Robert Sebo '58, '13, former senior vice president for Paychex Inc.

  • BGSU ranks No. 3 for teaching quality among America's public universities Sep 11, 2019 10:29 AM Bowling Green State University has again been recognized as one of the best universities in the country for teaching quality by the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education.

  • Bowling Green State University enrollment continues to grow Sep 10, 2019 5:43 PM Bucking a national trend of declining enrollment, BGSU’s enrollment for fall 2019 is up nearly 2 percent over last fall, exceeding the University’s goals. BGSU welcomed more than 3,900 new freshmen to its campuses this fall. Total student enrollment for the fall is 19,905, up from 19,540 in 2018.

  • BGSU establishes Veterans Memorial Sep 6, 2019 2:34 PM Bowling Green State University is proud to establish the Veterans Memorial to commemorate individuals who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as memorialize the courage, commitment and sacrifice of fallen students and alumni. The memorial will be located at in Carillon Park on the Bowling Green campus.

  • Bostic earns $1.9 million NSF grant to study mathematics education standards, assessment Sep 5, 2019 2:44 PM Dr. Jonathan Bostic, associate professor of mathematics education in the School of Teaching and Learning at Bowling Green State University, recently earned a $1.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation to explore the standards for mathematics proficiency and assessment and ensure that they accurately reflect students’ needs.

  • Past to present: A musical journey to African-American string band tradition Sep 5, 2019 9:37 AM Saxophone player Joseph Johnson stepped far out of his familiar musical zone this summer to explore the African-American string band tradition. As a Stuart R. Givens Memorial Fellowship recipient, he worked at the Smithsonian Institute while learning the clawhammer banjo and playing with local musicians.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: Antwon Lillard’s college career at BGSU is a ‘slam dunk’ Sep 3, 2019 1:15 PM Men’s Basketball standout Antwon Lillard received his Bachelor of Science in sport management in August after completing his required internship. The story of how Lillard came to BGSU from Cleveland on a scholarship is emblematic of how BGSU is an outstanding framework for students with diverse talents and backgrounds.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: Leadership, access to faculty help advance Samantha Abrass to graduate school Sep 3, 2019 9:59 AM Alex Darr’s journey to commencement and career started well before he stepped foot on BGSU’s campus. As the son of a mechanic, Darr’s first teacher was his dad, and the garage, his classroom. After two co-ops, the engineering technology major accepted a full-time job offer from Tiffin Metal Products in May.

  • Shepherd parlays social work master’s into fellowship Aug 28, 2019 3:00 PM Solomon Shepherd graduated in the first class of Bowling Green State University’s new master’s in social work program. Then he was selected for the first class of fellows of Florida State University’s Institute for Justice Research and Development, helping incarcerated people transition back into the community.

  • Center for Community and Civic Engagement adopts new name Aug 28, 2019 8:00 AM The BGSU Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) has been renamed the Center for Public Impact to better express its expanded focus and outreach to other groups and academic units and organizations to build new programing to support public-impact research and teaching.

  • BGSU's first-year students on the move Aug 26, 2019 11:00 AM Nearly 6,000 students, including more than 3,600 first-year students, moved into Bowling Green State University residence halls last week. The Class of 2023 is BGSU’s most academically prepared group of new students. This class is trending to have the highest GPA in University history at 3.5.

  • BGSU football head coach Scot Loeffler loves to teach Aug 23, 2019 12:57 PM Scot Loeffler said he comes to the BGSU head coaching job as his own man with his distinct style, but credits much of his skill set to the people he has coached with, a group that includes former Falcon head coach Urban Meyer, the winner of three national championships.

  • BGSU's Falcon Marching Band is ready for the 2019 season Aug 23, 2019 10:40 AM Bowling Green State University's Falcon Marching Band is getting ready for the 2019 season. Learn about members of the FMB and why they chose to represent the University as part of the largest student organization on campus. The band performs at all home football games and various other university functions.

  • 2019/20 parking registration now available Aug 21, 2019 3:30 PM

  • Community Effort Aug 21, 2019 3:30 PM Ground was broken Aug. 15 for the second Habitat for Humanity house in Bowling Green, down the street from Bowling Green State University. BGSU students helped build the first house, next door, and will be a big part of the second construction project as well.

  • From science to art: All ‘Eyes’ on water quality Aug 21, 2019 3:15 PM The 2019 Common Read, “What the Eyes Don’t See,” by Mona Hanna-Attisha, is a firsthand account of the Flint water crisis. This fall at BGSU, the water quality issue is crossing the boundaries of literature, science and art.

  • Five short life lessons for BGSU commencement Aug 19, 2019 1:19 PM Bowling Green Mayor Richard Edwards addressed summer commencement graduates Aug. 17 on the historic lawn in the center of campus, offering five lessons to remember as they embark on the next phase in their lives. Edwards has worked in higher education and public service.

  • BGSU holds summer commencement Aug 17, 2019 9:15 AM Bowling Green State University held its 295th commencement ceremony August 17 on the lawn in the historic center of campus, recently named the Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle. Bowling Green Mayor Richard Edwards presented the commencement address to the Class of 2019.

  • Ohio EPA director’s environmental roots took hold at BGSU Aug 9, 2019 1:44 PM When Laurie Stevenson graduated from BGSU in 1988 with a bachelor of Science in environmental health, she had several job offers to choose from in an emerging field. Stevenson took a position as a hazardous waste field inspector with the Ohio EPA, and three decades later, she leads the agency.

  • Fighting back against the emerald ash borer Aug 7, 2019 5:30 PM BGSU postdoctoral researcher Dr. Rachel Kappler is continuing her dissertation research of ash trees and emerald ash borers to determine the trees’ possible recovery from this invasive beetle.

  • BGSU to hold commencement August 17 Aug 7, 2019 4:45 PM Bowling Green State University will hold its 295th commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. Aug. 17 on the lawn in the historic center of campus, recently named the Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle. Bowling Green Mayor Richard Edwards will present the commencement address.

  • Class of 2023 all agree: BGSU feels like home Jul 29, 2019 8:47 AM Bowling Green State University’s incoming Class of 2023 will be the the most academically prepared group of freshman students in the history of the institution as they prepare to belong, stand out and go far. BGSU will continue to have students from all corners of Ohio, as well as all 50 states and at least 70 countries.

  • Dubose invited by Notre Dame to lead human resource management course Jul 24, 2019 3:00 PM Dr. Lisa Dubose, director of employee relations, professional development and equal employment opportunity at Bowling Green State University, was invited to develop and instruct an accelerated Human Resource Management course at the University of Note Dame for its nationally ranked Mendoza College of Business’s Executive Master of Nonprofit Administration Program.

  • Ravichandran named resort and attraction management program director Jul 24, 2019 3:00 PM Dr. Swathi Ravichandran has been named director of BGSU’s new resort and attraction management program, the only program of its kind in the country, which will meet the growing demand for professionals in the service industry.

  • Marquett Samuels: She has advice for transfer students Jul 22, 2019 3:00 PM Marquett Samuels has some sound advice for incoming transfer students: Be yourself and take advantage of everything BGSU has to offer; make sure you have the college experience you deserve. A rising senior, Samuels practices what she preaches. She transferred from a private institution in Pennsylvania in fall 2018.

  • Welcome to the Falcon Family Jul 12, 2019 3:30 PM Transfer students can apply for free in July to continue their academic careers with Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU, Owens announce partnership benefiting nursing students Jul 12, 2019 1:30 PM BGSU and Owens Community College have announced a new partnership designed to help nursing students seamlessly transfer their credits beginning in fall 2019.

  • Liu gives special invited performance in Brazil Jul 10, 2019 11:05 AM Dr. Solungga Liu, associate professor of piano at Bowling Green State University, gave a special invited performance in Brasília July 2 with Brazil’s National Theater Symphony Orchestra. In recognition of the Fourth of July, she played George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.”

  • BGSU equestrian team competes at national championships Jun 28, 2019 8:53 AM Equestrian team members Rylee Aurand and Gabrielle Miller represented Bowling Green State University at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association national championships in Syracuse, New York. IHSA welcomes college and university equestrians from all across the country.

  • 'On Being' art exhibition connects realism, BGSU School of Art Jun 28, 2019 8:41 AM Within BGSU’s School of Art, a focus on realism in painting and drawing is emerging among a cohort of graduates and faculty members. "On Being," an exhibition of artwork by 25 artists, all with ties to BGSU, kicked off a three-city tour at the Robert Kidd Gallery in Birmingham, Michigan.

  • Trustees set tuition and fees, approve compensation pools for raises Jun 27, 2019 10:17 AM At its June 27 budget meeting, the BGSU Board of Trustees set tuition and fees for the University’s second cohort of incoming full-time students, approved rates for continuing students not under the tuition guarantee plan, and announced compensation pools for employee raises.

  • Golden Falcons Fly Home to Celebrate 50+ Years as BGSU Alumni Jun 21, 2019 12:00 PM More than 40 BGSU alumni were recently recognized as Golden Falcons during the fifth annual ceremony celebrating alumni who have been graduates for 50 years or more.

  • Fellowship to provide support for research-based service-learning Jun 19, 2019 2:00 PM Dr. Subhalakshmi Nagarajan’s innovative approach has earned her a Course Hero-Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, a one-year grant of $20,000 she can use to enhance her teaching and research activities at BGSU Firelands. She is one of only four faculty selected in the non-tenure track category from several hundred applicants and 12 finalists nationwide.

  • WBGU-TV staff wins Emmy for ALICE training video Jun 17, 2019 1:21 PM Staff from WBGU-TV, Bowling Green’s PBS affiliate, won an Emmy Award June 15 for their ALICE training video, created for the Bowling Green State University Police Department, with the assistance of the BGSU Office of Marketing and Communications.

  • Sowing seeds of success for future BGSU students Jun 17, 2019 10:35 AM Dr. Yezdi and Perviz Bhada have established a scholarship for international graduate students in business to “pass forward” the support they received when they came to BGSU from India 50 years ago for Yezdi to pursue his MBA. The experience launched them on successful lives, and now they want to help others.

  • Meet the Class of 2023: New Falcons ready to take flight at SOAR Jun 17, 2019 9:57 AM Bowling Green State University Marketing and Communications intern Lauren Reese, a broadcast journalism major, spent some time at SOAR asking incoming freshmen what they're looking forward to at BGSU.

  • Dr. Janet Hartley leads international Decision Sciences Institute Jun 12, 2019 3:19 PM Dr. Janet Hartley, a BGSU professor of management, has begun her term as president of the Decision Sciences Institute. She was elected last year to lead the professional organization of more than 2,200 academicians and practitioners worldwide. She is the first person from a Mid-American Conference school to lead the organization.

  • BGSU receives grant to help students from foster care realize higher education dreams Jun 10, 2019 11:21 AM BGSU is one of three state universities to be awarded grant funding designed to help students from the foster care system pursue their dreams of higher education. The Short-Term Certificate Foster Youth Grant equally divides a statewide total of $385,000 among three universities and 16 community colleges in Ohio.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU graduate who majored in math education puts plans into ACTION Jun 7, 2019 11:28 AM Recent graduate Melody Freeland calls Bowling Green State University a place with countless opportunities to grow intellectually, think critically and express yourself. After earning a degree in math education, Freeland will return in the fall to obtain her master’s degree in Spanish.

  • BGSU, Xi’an exchange students and faculty reunite Jun 5, 2019 3:35 PM Warm feelings remain for participants in the Bowling Green State University Xi’an International Studies University exchange. About 50 former students, faculty and staff who were part of the exchange reunited June 1 at Mileti Alumni Center, where they greeted old friends and caught up with one another.

  • Paule-Koba co-edits new journal filling gap in athlete-development research Jun 5, 2019 3:11 PM Dr. Amanda Paule-Koba, associate professor of sport management at BGSU, and her colleague at the University of Arkansas, Dr. Sarah Stokowski, co-edit a new journal, JADE, whose goal is to focus on research into the athletic experience.

  • Dunbar’s emotional intelligence, outreach boost student success May 29, 2019 3:33 PM Gabe Dunbar, a program coordinator in Nontraditional and Military Student Services, was named the 2019 Rookie of the Year at the annual Administrative Staff spring reception May 21. Dunbar has made a tremendous impact, not only for nontraditional students, but across campus, particularly in the arenas of engagement and retention.

  • ‘BG Best’ fits award-winner Robb Nardecchia May 29, 2019 3:30 PM Robb Nardecchia, a web applications developer in the Office of Marketing and Communications, received the 2019 BG Best Award from Administrative Staff Council on May 21, in recognition of his outstanding work in making BSGU’s website more user-friendly, his technology innovations and helpful collaborations across campus.

  • 2019 Michael R. Ferrari Award May 29, 2019 3:18 PM Jason Walton, collaborative arts digital technology coordinator the School of Art and the Department of Theatre and Film, is the winner of the 2019 Michael R. Ferrari Award, the top award given to administrative staff. His ingenuity, expertise, reliability and helpfulness earned him the admiration of all with whom he works.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: Aliyah Gustafson concludes BGSU career as a champion May 28, 2019 11:00 AM Aliyah Gustafson ’17, ’19 has been instrumental in making BGSU one of the nation’s top places to compete in the hammer throw, shot put and discus. Her journey from growing up in a single-parent family in Iowa City to becoming an elite college athlete and graduating summa cum laude in her undergraduate and graduate studies is notable.

  • Air Force members now able to complete general education requirements through BGSU May 23, 2019 11:58 AM BGSU is the first public four-year university in Ohio to partner with the Community College of the Air Force’s General Education Mobile program. CCAF students now have the opportunity to complete their general education requirements through BGSU.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: Track and Field star next to compete in field of health care May 22, 2019 9:00 AM After starring in track and field, Allison Farmer is graduating from BGSU with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science and will continue her education in the fall in the MHSA program. She also has a job lined up at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: Active-duty airman completes BGSU online bachelor program May 21, 2019 2:57 PM Ian Aspen is an active-duty technical sergeant serving in the U.S. Air Force as a weapons specialist. He serves as a non-commissioned officer in charge of maintenance operations. He will travel from his deployed station at the Ghedi Air Base in Italy to receive his diploma at the Stroh Center.

  • BGSU Firelands is making chemistry major’s dreams possible May 20, 2019 3:48 PM

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU Firelands is making chemistry major’s dreams possible May 20, 2019 12:10 PM Jayda Jackson, a Sandusky, Ohio, native and chemistry major at BGSU Firelands, is graduating with an Associate of Science degree. Her journey with Bowling Green State University, however, does not end here. Jackson holds a 3.77 GPA as she continues to work for her bachelor degree.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: New Music program exceeded Emilio Gonzalez’s expectation May 20, 2019 11:50 AM Emilio Gonzalez had a lot of difficult choices to make after earning his undergraduate degree in composition. Picking BGSU for his graduate degree is one for which he is grateful. Gonzalez is graduating with a Master of Music in composition in an environment much different than his hometown of Tacoma, Washington.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU graduate David Chalupsky credits College of Business for landing job at Google May 20, 2019 11:44 AM David Chalupsky had four internships while attending BGSU and spent countless hours preparing for his post-collegiate career at the Business Career Accelerator. He is graduating from BGSU with a Bachelor of Science in business with a specialization in marketing. Chalupsky is set to begin his career with Google in July.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU allows Elle Fullenkamp to grow beyond limitations of her small hometown May 20, 2019 11:28 AM Although education was her major, that was just one part of the journey Elle Fullenkamp made through her years at Bowling Green State University. Student organizations, including the Vagina Monologues, Queer/Trans Student Union and Task Force on Sexual Assault, rounded out her academic career.

  • Mizell Stewart talks about the difference between a plan and reality May 20, 2019 10:49 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Mizell Stewart III, an award-winning reporter, top newsroom editor, radio and television broadcaster, and corporate news executive, addressed candidates during the May 18 morning commencement ceremony at the Stroh Center. Stewart received a Bachelor of Science in 1994.

  • Dean Pees addressed BGSU’s latest ‘rookie class’ May 20, 2019 10:21 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Dean Pees shared advice on life with degree candidates of the colleges of Education and Human Development and Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering on May 18 at the Stroh Center. He earned a Bachelor of Science in education in 1972.

  • John Starcher Jr. shares important lessons with BGSU degree candidates May 20, 2019 10:15 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus John Starcher Jr. shared stories — and their lessons — with degree candidates of the Graduate College and the colleges of Business and Health and Human Services on May 17 at the Stroh Center. He earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration in 1993.

  • BGSU honor achievement at commencement May 18, 2019 11:46 AM Degree candidates at BGSU commencement ceremonies May 17-18 heard from alumni who have gone on to distinguished careers in business, journalism and athletics. Of the total 2,493 degrees awarded, 907 were with honors. The Graduate College awarded 486 degrees, including 456 candidates for master’s degrees and 30 for doctorates.

  • Classified Staff Team Award May 15, 2019 3:47 PM Teams from the School of Teaching and Learning and BGSU Firelands were recognized May 15 with the Classified Staff Council Team Award. Elizabeth Lundquest, Lorie Morelock and Wendy Walston-Vaughn, from education, and Deborah Carden, Melanie Didelot and Sharyl Wahl, from Firelands will share a $1,500 award and a commemorative plaque.

  • Outstanding Service Award May 15, 2019 3:42 PM Kelly Jennings, senior secretary in the General Studies Writing program, was presented the 2019 Outstanding Service Award May 15 by Classified Staff Council in recognition of her centrality to the success of the program, the many roles she plays and her dedication to the University as a volunteer and supporter.

  • Classified Staff Council recognizes service and achievement May 15, 2019 3:39 PM Classified Staff Council held its annual spring reception May 15, the opportunity for staff to meet with friends and colleagues and honor the contributions of exceptional employees.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU journalism student believes it’s her duty to help people May 15, 2019 10:30 AM Bowling Green State University journalism student Angelica Euseary has high expectations for journalists, namely credibility, ethics, integrity and accuracy. After graduating May 18, she’ll begin graduate school, then use her education and experiences to help people through a journalistic platform, while living these traits.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU sport management graduate goes for the gold May 15, 2019 10:30 AM Internships are a critical tool that BGSU students use to build work experience in preparation to enter a professional field, and sport management major Courtney Burson has worked several. Burson's highlights include USA Hockey, the University of Michigan athletics and her current position, Paralympics intern with the U.S. Olympic Committee.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: Graduate candidate takes nontraditional route with unparalleled experiences May 15, 2019 10:30 AM At 33 years old, with a loving husband and three children at home, Lakeisha Davis is graduating from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor's degree in inclusive early childhood education. Only the second of her family to graduate with a college degree, she overcame many struggles to attend BGSU.

  • BGSU alumnus, Emmy Award-winning actor Tim Conway dies at 85 May 14, 2019 3:56 PM BGSU alumnus and Emmy Award-winning actor Tim Conway died May 14 at age 85. Perhaps most well-known for his portrayal of Ensign Charles Parker in “McHale’s Navy,” Conway also co-starred on “The Carol Burnett Show” and starred as the title character in the “Dorf” series of films. Younger fans might recognize him as the voice of Barnacle Boy in “SpongeBob SquarePants.”

  • Lifelong journalist Mizell Stewart III to address commencement candidates May 13, 2019 10:15 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Mizell Stewart III, an award-winning reporter, top newsroom editor, radio and television broadcaster, and corporate news executive, will address candidates during the May 18 morning commencement ceremony. Stewart received a Bachelor of Science in 1994. His story should resonate with everyone, not just future journalists.

  • Sheffer honored for enhancing connection of humanities research with community needs May 10, 2019 3:45 PM Dr. Jolie Sheffer, director of BGSU’s Institute for the Study of Culture and Society, received the 2019 David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service. The award is designed to recognize the outstanding work in service-learning and/or civic engagement of two faculty or staff members at Ohio Campus Compact member institutions.

  • BGSU to honor achievement at commencement May 17, 18 May 10, 2019 3:13 PM Degree candidates at Bowling Green State University’s commencement ceremonies May 17 and May 18 will hear from alumni who have gone on to distinguished careers in business, journalism and athletics.

  • BGSU Celebrates Naming of Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle May 10, 2019 2:38 PM Bowling Green State University has named the historic heart of its campus the Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle in honor of the University’s most generous philanthropists

  • Jacob Smith brings multiple perspectives to government, community service May 10, 2019 10:30 AM BGSU Firelands speaker Jacob Smith ’07, ’09, ’11, a congressional staff assistant for U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, has learned from important mentors and from varied life experiences, but holds education as the highest value. He is also committed to serving the community to create a better world.

  • eCampus programs garner Quality Matters certification May 9, 2019 9:15 AM Bowling Green State University received Quality Matters Online Learner Support certification at the institutional level for its eCampus-affiliated programs. BGSU is the only institution in Ohio to receive this distinction and one of only six institutions to receive it nationwide.

  • 'BG Ideas' podcast looks at national issues with local relevance May 8, 2019 2:45 PM The Institute for the Study of Culture and Society and the School of Media and Communication at BGSU have introduced a new podcast, "BG Ideas." In each episode, the host, Dr. Jolie Sheffer, director of ICS, talks with academics, artists, activists and other professionals about their work in the humanities on national issues with local relevance.

  • Literature of the Great Lakes May 8, 2019 2:13 PM An article by Dr. Jacqueline Justice, associate professor of English at BGSU Firelands, has been awarded the inaugural Anne Boyd Rioux Prize by the Constance Fenimore Woolson Society. The new prize is named after one of the first scholars to promote serious Woolson research and the goals of the society.

  • Retired faculty honored with granting of emeritus status May 8, 2019 2:01 PM Twenty retired or retiring Bowling Green State University faculty members were conferred emeritus status by the Board of Trustees at the May 3 meeting in honor of their distinguished service to the University and achievements in teaching, service and research.

  • eCampus programs garner Quality Matters certification May 8, 2019 1:50 PM Bowling Green State University received Quality Matters Online Learner Support certification at the institutional level for its eCampus-affiliated programs. BGSU is the only institution in Ohio to receive this distinction and one of only six institutions to receive it nationwide.

  • John M. Starcher Jr., Esq. ’93, to offer pragmatic career advice to graduating class May 8, 2019 9:16 AM John M. Starcher Jr., Esq., who earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration in 1993, is president and CEO of Bon Secours Mercy Health. He oversees the development of system strategies and operations for 43 Mercy Health and Bon Secours hospitals and more than 1,000 health care facilities.

  • 20th anniversary of Gregory T. DeCrane Applauding Excellence May 6, 2019 11:30 AM Tangible reminders of Decrane's impact on the University include transforming SICSIC and facilitating the design of what is today the Bowen-Thompson Student Union

  • BGSU Class of 2019 has developed lifelong skills, friends May 6, 2019 5:30 AM They’ve made lifelong friends, tried new activities, visited new countries and developed skills to take into the workforce or the next phase of their education. We checked in with five students we first met in August of 2015 as they prepare for Bowling Green State University’s May commencement ceremonies.

  • Art history exhibition explores ‘Toledo Renaissance’ May 3, 2019 3:30 PM BGSU art history students' research reveals that Toledo, Ohio, had a Renaissance of its own in the early 20th century. They are presenting the research during a symposium and unveiling an exhibition to tell the story of their findings.

  • Tenure, promotion granted by trustees May 3, 2019 3:30 PM The University celebrated the scholarly and creative achievements of 53 faculty members on May 3 when the board of trustees awarded promotion and tenure.

  • BGSU names program in resort and attraction management, extends tuition guarantee to Firelands campus May 3, 2019 3:15 PM

  • Dean Pees ’72, Super Bowl-winning coach, to speak at commencement May 2, 2019 10:10 AM Dean Pees has two Super Bowl rings and has coached football for 46 years at all levels: high school, college and the NFL. Pees will be the speaker at the 2 p.m. BGSU commencement ceremony May 18 at the Stroh Center. He is the defensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans.

  • Model U.N. team makes important connections at annual conference May 1, 2019 4:20 PM BGSU students participating in Model U.N. earned honorable mention at the National Model U.N. Conference held recently in New York, including the opportunity to share thoughts with the actual U.N. delegates who are developing policies. The team also made fruitful connections with participants from other countries and universities.

  • BG Philharmonia ends centennial year on a crescendo Apr 26, 2019 3:30 PM The BG Philharmonia will cap its yearlong 100th anniversary celebration May 5 in Kobacker Hall at the Moore Musical Arts Center with a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, performed as the composer originally intended, with chorus. About 140 University chorus members will participate, along with invited soloists.

  • Hurricane-relief trip combines learning with hands-on aid Apr 26, 2019 3:15 PM Students got to see firsthand how disaster relief operates in a service-learning trip to Puerto Rico during spring break. Led by Dr. Tim Brackenbury, the M. Neil Browne Professor in communication sciences and disorders, a team of 14 undergraduate students traveled to San Juan to help with hurricane relief efforts.

  • Peace Corps Fellows program celebrates 10 years at BGSU Apr 26, 2019 3:15 PM This academic year marks the 10-year anniversary of the Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows Program at BGSU. The program works to provide returning Peace Corps volunteers with financial assistance as they transition into graduate school. BGSU has hosted more than 70 Peace Corps Fellows in various graduate programs.

  • BGSU preserves Islamic history with Community Scan Day Apr 26, 2019 2:45 PM Community members are invited to bring personal items documenting the history of the Islamic community in the Toledo area to Community Scan Day. BGSU’s Center for Archival Collections and the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo are partnering on the event, which was made possible by a $12,000 Common Heritage Grant.

  • BGSU, Cedar Fair partner for new degree opportunity Apr 26, 2019 2:30 PM BGSU and Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. have partnered for a new degree completion program in resort and attraction management beginning in fall 2020. The program will be taught and led by BGSU faculty. The final two years of classes will be taught in downtown Sandusky at a new 78,030-square-foot multipurpose facility.

  • BGSU announces May 2019 commencement speakers Apr 26, 2019 9:45 AM Commencement will take place May 17 and 18, with ceremonies in Bowling Green and Huron. Alumni John Starcher Jr., Mizell Stewart III and Dean Pees will serve as the Bowling Green speakers. Alumnus Jacob Smith will serve as the BGSU Firelands speaker, with alumna and current student Melanie Craig as the Firelands student speaker.

  • Amanda Cook recognized for joint work with graduate student Apr 24, 2019 3:00 PM Dr. Amanda Cook, assistant professor in the Bowling Green State University Department of Economics, won the 2019 President’s Award for Collaborative Research and Creative Work in recognition of her joint research with graduate student Alice Hanan Abboud. Their project reflected each of their interests and resulted in a paper being considered for publication.

  • Schuck’s work with undergraduates garners 2019 Blinn Award Apr 24, 2019 3:00 PM Dr. Raymond Schuck, associate professor in the Department of Communication at BGSU Firelands, received the 2019 Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work, presented at the Faculty Excellence Awards April 16. His collaborative work with students has helped develop their research skills and confidence.

  • Selim’s research agenda, productivity recognized Apr 24, 2019 3:00 PM Since joining the BGSU faculty in 2013, Dr. Farida Selim has been exceptionally productive in the field of physics and astronomy. Bowling Green State University awarded her excellent work ethic and strong research skills with the Outstanding Early Career Award at the Faculty Excellence Awards on April 16.

  • Spathelf honored for excellence in academic advising, mentoring Apr 24, 2019 3:00 PM Clare Spathelf’s leadership and direct service to undergraduate students in Pre-Professional Programs has earned her the 2019 Academic Advising and Mentoring Excellence Award. Spathelf, assistant director of Pre-Professional Programs at BGSU, received the award at the Faculty Excellence Awards on April 16.

  • BGSU’s Department of Popular Culture celebrates all things Batman Apr 24, 2019 8:45 AM The “Batman in Popular Culture Conference” was held recently at Bowling Green State University. The conference was hosted by the Jerome Library to mark the 80th anniversary of Batman, who was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger and first appeared in “Detective Comics No. 27” in March 1939.

  • BGSU to celebrate Earth Week April 22-28 Apr 19, 2019 12:17 PM BGSU will celebrate Earth Week 2019 April 22-28 with a series of free events intended to raise awareness of environmental matters. Two events will be held April 22 to kick off the week, including a tree planting service project and the Earth Week speaker, Channel 11 WTOL Meteorologist Chris Vickers.

  • Begum’s commitment to engagement acclaimed Apr 19, 2019 12:00 PM Dr. Khani Begum, associate professor of English, has built a tremendous record of service while at BGSU, particularly through her commitments and accomplishments focusing on service-learning, community engagement and outreach. In recognition, Begum was presented the Faculty Senate Distinguished Service Award at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards April 16.

  • Faculty Senate bestows honor on Kawano Jones Apr 19, 2019 12:00 PM In recognition of her inexhaustible efforts in behalf of her students, the University and to creating understanding between the United States and Japan, the Faculty Senate named Akiko Kawano Jones, director of the Asian Studies Program, a recipient of the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award.

  • Faculty Senate pays tribute to School of Art Apr 19, 2019 12:00 PM Faculty Senate presented the School of Art the 2019 Unit Recognition Award, which honors an academic or instructional service unit that makes an outstanding contribution to Bowling Green State University and recognizes the importance of faculty who work together to make a difference in the educational environment.

  • Fulcher’s lasting contributions merit Lifetime Achievement Award Apr 19, 2019 12:00 PM Dr. Lewis Fulcher, Bowling Green State University professor of physics, was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award by Faculty Senate April 16 in recognition of his lasting and significant contributions to teaching, research and service over his 46 years at the University.

  • Orr’s outreach, impact lauded Apr 19, 2019 12:00 PM In honor of her outstanding commitment to serving the wider community, Dr. Shannon Orr, associate professor of political science, was presented with the 2019 Faculty Senate Community Involvement Award at the April 16 Faculty Excellence Awards. The award acknowledges the importance of faculty to the education and image of BGSU.

  • Rüedi Ray recognized for faculty mentorship Apr 19, 2019 12:00 PM Dr. Katerina Rüedi Ray, professor of art history and former School of Art director, has offered wise and patient counsel to numerous faculty members as they’ve established their professional careers. For this, along with her professionalism and commitment, Rüedi Ray was honored by Faculty Senate with the 2019 Faculty Mentor Award.

  • Holocaust hidden child shares experience with BGSU students Apr 19, 2019 11:58 AM

  • Lillios professorship to support artistic achievement Apr 17, 2019 4:00 PM BGSU named Dr. Elainie Lillios a professor of creative arts excellence, a title conferred upon members of the faculty who hold the rank of professor and who have established outstanding national and international recognition through creative or artistic achievement in their disciplines. The title is conferred for three years.

  • Merritt-Grant’s mentoring of students honored Apr 17, 2019 4:00 PM Professor Myra Merritt-Grant’s dual focus on vocal technique and conveying the character and message of text has successfully helped her mentor hundreds of vocal students since 1995. Her approach has earned her the title of Professor of Teaching Excellence, bestowed at the 2019 Faculty Excellence Awards on April 16.

  • Rentner honored by Student Alumni Ambassadors Apr 17, 2019 4:00 PM For her dedication to her students, Dr. Terry Rentner, a professor of journalism and public relations in the School of Media and Communication, has been named the 2019 Master Teacher by the Student Alumni Ambassadors. The award includes a $1,000 cash prize.

  • Wide range of service earns David Jackson new title Apr 17, 2019 4:00 PM Dr. David Jackson wears many hats: political science professor, Bowling Green State University Faculty Association president, political expert. Through these roles, and others, Jackson has performed a wide range of service to the University, his profession and the community. He was granted a Professorship of Service Excellence at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards April 16.

  • Zamkov receives support for work with nanomaterials Apr 17, 2019 4:00 PM Dr. Mikhail Zamkov, a Bowling Green State University professor of physics and astronomy, has been named a 2019 Professor of Research Excellence to provide additional support for his groundbreaking study of nanomaterials. The title is for a period of three years, with an annual stipend of $5,000.

  • The Hatch 2019 sets a record for money invested Apr 17, 2019 10:30 AM It was a record-breaking night at The Hatch with more than $100,000 pledged to six Bowling Green State University student entrepreneurs to fund their business ideas. It was the most money ever invested in a single year for The Hatch, a format similar to “Shark Tank.”

  • Dance Marathon, Bike for Tikes raise more than $250,000 Apr 15, 2019 4:19 PM The 24th annual Dance Marathon raised a total of $255,179.28, including $179,032.05 at ZiggyThon and $76,147.23 from Bike for Tikes from April 12-14. These philanthropic efforts by BGSU students benefit Mercy Children’s Hospital, which is part of the Children’s Miracle Network. This brings the 24-year total of donations to $5 million.

  • Kickin' it with Club Sports: Dodgeball Apr 15, 2019 1:14 PM Familiarize yourself with the Bowling Green State University dodgeball team and find out how you can join!

  • Student researchers honored for their work on diversity issues Apr 12, 2019 3:00 PM Four Bowling Green State University undergraduate students were honored April 10 for their presentations at the 2019 Undergraduate Symposium on Diversity: Opportunities and Challenges for the Inclusion of Diversity in Higher Education and Society, hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship.

  • Career Day keynote speaker encourages students to be assertive, take opportunities Apr 10, 2019 3:00 PM Alumnus Brian D’Aurelio, senior director of national promotions and events marketing at Sirius XM Radio, shared professional advice, tips and reminiscences with students recently at Media Career Day, hosted by the School of Media and Communication. A 1996 graduate, D’Aurelio interned at WBGU and was a member of SICSIC at BGSU.

  • Recreation and Wellness receives grant to teach more kids to swim Apr 10, 2019 9:30 AM Bowling Green State University’s Department of Recreation and Wellness was chosen as one of 85 Make a Splash programs in the United States to receive grant money from the USA Swimming Foundation in early 2019. The money will go toward continued efforts to provide free or reduced-cost swim lessons.

  • Many played roles in One Day success Apr 5, 2019 4:20 PM The University is still celebrating the remarkable success of this year’s BGSU One Day dedicated day of giving. The total $867,544 set a University record and represented a yearlong, collaborative effort by a number of University offices and areas, along with One Day ambassadors and alumni.

  • BGSU plays host to 13th annual NFL Broadcast Boot Camp Apr 5, 2019 4:15 PM More than three dozen current and former NFL players descended upon BGSU April 1-4 for the 13th annual NFL Broadcast Boot Camp. Led by Dick Maxwell ’70, participants benefited from a robust collection of industry experts, from top broadcast and radio networks, beat writers and BGSU faculty.

  • Bowling Green State University ranks ninth in Midwest for animation Apr 5, 2019 10:46 AM Bowling Green State University ranks ninth in the Midwest and 14th nationally for animation among public universities and colleges, according to Animation Career Review’s annual rankings. In recent years, graduates have been hired by companies such as DreamWorks Animation, Blue Sky Studios, Blizzard and Apple.

  • New master’s in athletic training prepares students for growing field Apr 3, 2019 4:00 PM Bowling Green State University is offering a new master’s degree in athletic training, designed to enable students to excel in a growing, in-demand profession. The two-year program prepares students to pass their board of certification examination and work in a variety of health care settings in the United States and abroad. 

  • BGSU students use spring break to provide public good Apr 1, 2019 1:29 PM bGAB is a student-led alternative breaks program that empowers participants to become active global citizens by collaborating with communities experiencing social injustices. By completing meaningful direct service during academic breaks, bGAB provides students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a culture of service and allows students to create positive change.

  • Construction management majors take first place in civil planning contest Apr 1, 2019 1:00 PM Construction management students in the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering at Bowling Green State University took first place in their division at the New Builder’s Competition, developing a project plan that surpassed teams from three other Ohio universities.

  • Sparks fly in Handel’s opera ‘Semele’ Mar 29, 2019 3:19 PM When mortal maiden Semele and the god Jupiter fall in love, it brings down the jealous wrath of goddess Juno. Composer George Frideric Handel captured the drama in his English-language opera “Semele,” the spring production of Bowling Green State University Opera Theater and Department of Theatre and Film.

  • Bouzat research team sheds light on penguin evolution Mar 29, 2019 3:11 PM Dr. Juan Bouzat, a professor in BGSU’s Department of Biological Sciences, is part of an international research team studying the evolution of penguins. He is a co-author of a study published in the journal of the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution that demonstrates the importance of island formation in the diversification of penguins.

  • Flashback to 1984: Falcons face off against familiar foe Mar 27, 2019 2:00 PM It was 35 years ago this month that the Bowling Green State University won the NCAA championship in hockey with a four-overtime thriller over Minnesota Duluth. If that university’s name sounds familiar, that’s because BGSU takes on Minnesota Duluth at 4 p.m. Saturday in the NCAA tournament.

  • Raquel Kelley ’07 offers career advice to BGSU students Mar 27, 2019 2:00 PM Raquel Kelley ’07, who was one of the first female sportscasters on BG24 News, is now a senior project manager with WD Partners in Columbus. Previously, she worked for E! Entertainment and Huffington Post. She told BGSU students to enjoy their time in college and to always give their best effort.

  • National Weather Service names BGSU StormReady University Mar 22, 2019 1:46 PM The National Weather Service presented Bowling Green State University with a StormReady University designation March 22. The University is only the fifth in Ohio – the first in northwest Ohio – to receive this recognition.

  • Severe Weather Awareness Week is this week Mar 19, 2019 11:00 AM Ohio’s Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week – March 17-23 – provides the opportunity for Ohioans to prepare their homes, schools and businesses for potential severe weather. BGSU’s Emergency Management office encourages everyone to learn what to do to protect themselves from spring and summer weather hazards while on and off campus.

  • BGSU wins NASPA Excellence Award Mar 15, 2019 11:15 AM BGSU received the NASPA Excellence Award at the NASPA National Conference on March 9-13 in Los Angeles in the categories of Administrative, Assessment, IT, Fundraising, Professional Development and related Excellence Awards category. The award recognizes the contributions of members who are transforming higher education through outstanding programs, innovative services and effective administration.

  • Falcon Forensics and Debate team wins national championship Mar 15, 2019 10:30 AM The BGSU Falcon Forensics and Debate Team both hosted and won the National Championships held by the Novice National Forensic Association March 8-10. The Falcons placed 16 student presentations in final rounds, earning five individual National Champion titles in multiple events.

  • BGSU’s graduate programs ranked among best in U.S. Mar 12, 2019 1:15 PM Bowling Green State University’s graduate programs continue to be ranked among the best in the country in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Grad School Rankings. The graduate program in education is 127th, the Master of Public Administration program 151st, and the part-time MBA program rose again to 159th.

  • National vote project names BGSU a ‘Voter Friendly Campus’ Mar 8, 2019 3:15 PM BGSU has been designated a “Voter Friendly Campus” by the Campus Vote Project, which is a national nonpartisan organization in partnership with the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. The goal of the project is to help institutions develop plans to coordinate administrators, faculty and student organizations in civic and electoral engagement.

  • BGSU Student Veteran Organization acquires full-court flag Mar 8, 2019 1:12 PM The Student Veteran Organization (SVO) at BGSU successfully funded a 50-by-90-foot U.S. flag this past Veterans Day through the help of the community. Owned by the SVO, the flag was financed by the crowdfunding platform GoFundMe with a goal of raising $10,000; however, they far exceeding their goal by raising $12,700.

  • BGSU RN to BSN program now 100 percent online Mar 6, 2019 4:00 PM To assist working registered nurses to complete their BSN degree, Bowling Green State University now offers the RN to BSN program 100 percent online. The program can be completed in as little as four semesters, or students may choose to complete the program at a slower pace.

  • State of the Region Conference to address impact of global trade on local economic development Mar 6, 2019 3:00 PM BGSU’s Center for Regional Development will host the 17 annual State of the Region Conference on March 11. Participants will hear from CRD Director Russell Mills about economic development over the past year, and from keynote speakers representing key industries, organizations and international partners.

  • ‘Step Up-Step In’ campaign earns national recognition Mar 6, 2019 11:00 AM The BGSU ‘Step Up-Step In’ campaign by Recreation and Wellness was recognized by the National Intramural Sports and Recreation Association (NIRSA) at its national conference in Boston recently. BGSU took home second place in the Large Format Display category at the NIRSA National Creative Excellence Awards.

  • BGSU’s online bachelor’s programs for veterans ranked No. 1 in Ohio Mar 4, 2019 3:06 PM Bowling Green State University’s online bachelor’s programs for veterans are ranked No. 1 in Ohio in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Program rankings. BGSU offers an eCampus option for students that features eight-week courses year-round with six different start dates. eCampus offers 16 degreed programs.

  • Q&A with Dr. Jennie Gallimore Mar 4, 2019 2:14 PM Dr. Jennie Gallimore is the new dean of the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering at Bowling Green State University. This past fall semester was her first at BGSU. Gallimore comes to BGSU from Wright State University, where she was associate dean for research and graduate studies.

  • Poet Ariana Brown highlights 2019 Latino/a/x Conference Mar 1, 2019 4:30 PM Poet and performer Ariana Brown will give the keynote presentation at the 2019 Latino/a/x Conference at Bowling Green State University on March 27. The daylong event also includes the eStrella Student Research/Creative Conference, featuring the work of 25 students from BGSU and other universities around the country.

  • Chapman Learning Community part of Habitat projects Mar 1, 2019 3:30 PM Chapman Learning Community members were among the many BGSU students who helped construct the first Bowling Green Habitat for Humanity home. Chapman first became involved with Habitat through building Little Free Libraries for the community to promote education and literacy outside of the University.

  • Alumnus earns Outstanding Young Music Educator Award Mar 1, 2019 2:02 PM Each year, the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) honors one young educator who is committed to excellence in music education and is deserving of statewide acknowledgement. This year, OMEA granted the Outstanding Young Music Educator Award to Bowling Green State University alumnus Brett Benzin ’11.

  • Collect/Project to perform at BGSU March 4 Feb 27, 2019 3:30 PM Innovative quartet Collect/Project will perform a concert of new music at 8 p.m. March 4 in Bryan Recital Hall at Bowling Green State University’s Moore Musical Arts Center. The event is part of the Music at the Forefront concert series sponsored by the MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music at BGSU and is free and open to the public.

  • Mruk reaches new audiences with psychology blog, book Feb 27, 2019 1:30 PM Dr. Christopher Mruk, professor of teaching excellence at Bowling Green State University and faculty member at BGSU Firelands College, has a new book and blog to share the concepts in positive psychology and authentic self-esteem he has researched and written about over his career with general audiences as well as practitioners.

  • BGSU Winter Session 2019: Studying abroad in Spain Feb 25, 2019 2:55 PM Use BGSU's winter session to catch up, make up or get ahead! Whether you are a BGSU student or a guest from another university, the Bowling Green's engaging, convenient, on-campus, study abroad or online courses will help you keep moving forward in your education.

  • BGSU bee research creates buzz about urban agriculture, climate change Feb 25, 2019 8:00 AM A new study by BGSU scientists reports that urbanization might impact bees’ body temperatures and water content and possibly contribute to the decline in bee populations. The research by Justin Burdine, a BGSU doctoral candidate in biology, and Dr. Kevin McCluney appears in a recent article published in Scientific Reports.

  • BGSU's first Winter Session a huge success Feb 25, 2019 8:00 AM Described as the chance to catch up, make up or get ahead, more than 1,000 graduate and undergraduate students from Bowling Green State University took classes either online, on campus, or abroad with one of eight different education abroad experiences available through International Programs and Partnerships.

  • Dzur, champion of democracy, named Distinguished Research Professor Feb 22, 2019 3:25 PM Dr. Albert Dzur, a professor of political science and philosophy at BGSU, was named a Distinguished Research Professor by the board of trustees at its Feb. 22 meeting in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the thinking about deliberative democracy, democratic professionalism and criminal justice reform.

  • Innovation, commitment earn Vannatta Distinguished Teaching Professor title Feb 22, 2019 3:08 PM Dr. Rachel Vannatta, professor in the School of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Policy, was conferred the title Distinguished Teaching Professor by the BGSU Board of Trustees at its Feb. 22 meeting in recognition of her outstanding teaching and innovative use of educational technology to boost student learning.

  • George Bullerjahn named Distinguished Research Professor Feb 22, 2019 3:03 PM Dr. George Bullerjahn, professor of research excellence in biological sciences, was named a Distinguished Research Professor by the BGSU Board of Trustees at its Feb. 22 meeting. He will be recognized again at the Faculty Excellence Awards Ceremony on April 16.

  • BGSU sets stage for fall with room and board rates, major building upgrade Feb 22, 2019 2:59 PM At its Feb. 22 meeting, the BGSU Board of Trustees set room and board fees for the incoming freshman class, approved funding for the Technology Building renovation, named campus spaces in recognition of two individuals and conferred honorary titles on three distinguished faculty.

  • SICSIC unmasks two of their own at BGSU Hockey game Feb 22, 2019 11:25 AM On February 16, we learned the identities of SICSIC's No. 1 and No. 2! SICSIC is one of the oldest active groups at Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU joins national social health partnership  Feb 20, 2019 4:00 PM Last fall, a group of talented young leaders embarked from Bowling Green State University to New Orleans. Their mission: tackling health inequities. BGSU students had the opportunity to attend the third annual National Summit on the Social Determinants of Health. The conference was sponsored by the Root Cause Coalition.

  • Diversity in its many aspects explored by student researchers Feb 20, 2019 1:00 PM The fourth annual Undergraduate Symposium on Diversity: Opportunities and Challenges for the Inclusion of Diversity in Higher Education on Feb. 15 showcased 21 students’ research into a broad variety of related topics. Keynote speaker Amy Fidler, in her talk on “Inclusion X Design,” addressed neurodiversity.

  • ‘The Future of Leadership: The Role of Power, Equity and Design’ Feb 15, 2019 3:56 PM The death of Michael Brown and the subsequent Ferguson uprising birthed the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Since then, Americans have been asking hard questions about racial inequality across the nation and seeking innovative solutions.

  • Center for Regional Development study shows creative arts’ impact on Ohio economy Feb 15, 2019 3:46 PM Bowling Green State University’s Center for Regional Development has discovered that the creative arts industry in Ohio accounts for more than $41 billion in economic activity, supports more than 289,000 jobs and generates over $4.5 billion in federal, state, and local tax revenue annually.

  • BGSU’s eSports club has been a real ‘Smash’ Feb 15, 2019 10:30 AM Keaton Smith, who has been playing video games since before he could read, is hoping to leave Bowling Green State University a better place when he graduates in May. Smith is the co-founder and former president of Falcon eSports, a club for video game enthusiasts he helped build from scratch.

  • Two pairs of Falcon Flames share love of craft beer Feb 14, 2019 11:29 AM It’s Valentine’s Day, and that means it’s time to share flowers, chocolate or beer with your loved ones. Wait a second, beer? In many cases, yes, but especially one that involves two pairs of Falcon Flames running Municipal Brew Works in Hamilton, Ohio, near Cincinnati.

  • Social work conference to examine children and families in rural communities Feb 13, 2019 3:00 PM “Children and Families in Rural Communities” is the theme of the 2019 BGSU Social Work Conference. Hosted by the College of Health and Human Services social work program, the event will be held March 1 in Bowling Green. Four panel sessions will be led by local professionals with expertise in the topic areas.

  • BGSU supports entrepreneurs’ product development efforts Feb 11, 2019 8:47 AM BGSU’s Collab Lab is a 2,000-square-foot facility inside Jerome Library designed for innovative thinking. Private companies, nonprofit organizations and the general public can collaborate with the University to better develop potential business ventures. The lab is helping two local students advance their product idea by providing resources and making connections.

  • BGSU sociology major is nation’s top collegiate mediator Feb 11, 2019 8:45 AM Liam Garrett, a student member of the BGSU mediation team, was named the Outstanding Intercollegiate Mediator in the nation at the National Championship Tournament. The National Championship Tournament recently was held at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and had competing teams from universities around the nation and beyond.

  • New executive doctorate prepares change leaders, expands career options Feb 8, 2019 3:15 PM BGSU has created an innovative graduate degree designed to open new avenues of opportunity for experienced professionals who wish to lead transformational change in business, organizations, education and communities. The executive doctorate in organization development and change draws upon BGSU’s nationally ranked programs in organization development and industrial/organizational psychology.

  • BGSU graduate students share theses in three minutes Feb 8, 2019 12:00 PM “It felt like it went really fast,” said a slightly breathless Nikolai Tcyrulnikov. “I know it was the three minutes, but when I was up there it seemed to go by much faster than that.”

  • Battle of I-75 on the horizon Feb 7, 2019 3:50 PM The spotlight returns to the Stroh Center on Saturday as BGSU plays host to Toledo. Once again, the Stroh will feature two first-place teams. Last week, the Falcons knocked off Buffalo to take possession of first place in the MAC East. UT is in first place in the MAC West.

  • The Oaks pioneers future of sustainable gardening Feb 7, 2019 9:41 AM BGSU Dining is experimenting with hydroponic garden technology in The Oaks dining hall, where five, multilayered “towers” sprout lettuces, herbs, peppers and more. The plants live in water and get nutrients from liquid fertilizers and light from specially programmed LEDs. Eventually, the produce may be used in the vegan station.

  • BGSU turns attention to Western Michigan, Toledo Feb 4, 2019 3:31 PM After defeating No. 18 Buffalo 92-88 in front of a record crowd Feb. 1 at the Stroh Center, the Bowling Green State University Men’s Basketball team turns its immediate attention to playing Western Michigan in Kalamazoo. Soon after, the spotlight will return to the Stroh, as BGSU hosts UT on Saturday.

  • Hall’s photos commemorate efforts to care for the needy Feb 1, 2019 3:14 PM Jeff Hall, a photographer and faculty member in BGSU’s Visual Communication Technology program, volunteered his time on an extensive project to locate and photograph the sites of all 88 of Ohio’s historic poor farms for the Wood County Historical Center and Museum’s 2019 exhibit “For Comfort and Convenience.”

  • BGSU ‘Beyond the Dream’ series hosts leading voices in social justice Feb 1, 2019 3:02 PM BGSU has planned a powerful series that takes the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s words “Beyond the Dream.” Speakers include Opal Tometi, co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement; Shaun King, writer-in-residence for Harvard Law School’s Fair Punishment Project; Ariana Brown, poet; and Tarana Burke, founder of the ‘me too’ Movement.

  • Combination of grief, violence pays off in Brad Felver’s first book Feb 1, 2019 10:59 AM Bowling Green State University Brad Felver, associate chair and undergraduate coordinator in the English department, had quite the year in 2018, winning two major awards: the Drue Heinz Literary Prize and O. Henry Prize Story. Felver’s 14-story collection “The Dogs of Detroit” was published by the University of Pittsburgh Press.

  • Africana Studies Conference highlights current issues and historical perspectives Jan 30, 2019 3:00 PM Students and scholars from Bowling Green State University and other universities will gather Feb. 8 for the 21st annual Emerging Perspectives in Africana Studies Student Research Conference and Luncheon hosted by BGSU’s Africana Studies program. They keynote address topic is "This Is Our Story: Reclaiming the Middle Passage, Resisting Social Death."

  • Apollo’s Fire to ignite musical passions in free concert at BGSU Jan 30, 2019 3:00 PM The highly regarded baroque orchestra Apollo’s Fire will warm up a cold winter’s evening Feb. 6 with a stirring program titled “A Night in Bach’s Coffeehouse” as the 2019 Dorothy E. and DuWayne H. Hansen Musical Arts Series artists in residence at the College of Musical Arts.

  • Philharmonia, Men’s Chorus to perform at Ohio music educators’ conference Jan 28, 2019 8:28 AM BGSU’s College of Musical Arts will have a large presence at the Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference in Cleveland. The Men’s Chorus and the BG Philharmonia will perform, a prestigious honor for both groups and an excellent opportunity for BGSU alumni to support and celebrate the CMA.

  • Guest artist Marina Lomazov highlights David D. Dubois Piano Competition Jan 25, 2019 3:41 PM Internationally known pianist Marina Lomazov is this year’s guest artist for the eighth annual David D. Dubois Piano Competition. She will give a public recital on Feb. 2. Hosted by the College of Musical Arts, this year’s event features 23 accomplished high school pianists competing for prizes.

  • BGSU alumnus David Hainline advocates for entrepreneurship Jan 25, 2019 2:44 PM Successful Bowling Green State University alumni are everywhere, and in every line of work. That’s the message alumnus David Hainline spreads to students in a new entrepreneurship class at BGSU. Hainline graduated in 1983 as a Radio, Television, and Film major, now known as media production and studies.

  • Grab and Go, Falcon Care nurture student success Jan 23, 2019 12:00 AM Students facing food insecurity can receive help from the Office of the Dean of Students. Danielle Haynes, coordinator of student case management, has created Grab and Go bags, supplying three days’ worth of food to qualifying students. Dining Services also offers free meal swipes donated through the Falcon Cares program.

  • ‘Finian’s Rainbow’ brings enchantment to Caryl Crane Youth Theatre stage Jan 23, 2019 12:00 AM Caryl Crane Youth Theatre presents one of Broadway’s classic and most original musicals, “Finian’s Rainbow,” Jan. 31 through Feb. 3. The performance won “Best in Music” at the recent Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta.

  • BGSU cheerleading squads fare well at nationals Jan 22, 2019 4:18 PM The Bowling Green State University cheerleaders competed January 18-20 in the UCA and UDA Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. BGSU’s small coed team finished in first place in the University World Cup Championship.

  • BGSU launches new master’s program to develop leaders in health care Jan 18, 2019 2:11 PM Health care is one of the fastest growing industries today, and BGSU is positioning working professionals and students in the College of Health and Human Services to be leaders in the field. The University is launching the Master of Health Services Administration degree program in the spring semester.

  • A look at Winter Session 2019 Jan 18, 2019 11:25 AM From studying abroad, to workshops, classes, showcases and games, BGSU's Winter Session has been very productive. Here’s a glimpse at just a few of the things that you may have missed. We’ll see everyone back on campus January 28 for the start of the spring semester.

  • Wilson named Fellow of Inter-American Photochemical Society Jan 16, 2019 3:35 PM Dr. Marshall Wilson, research professor in the Department of Chemistry, has had a long and illustrious career in photochemistry and photo-biochemistry. In recognition of his work, the Inter-American Photochemical Society has named him a Fellow, an honor reserved for only 2 percent of the society's membership of about 600.

  • BGSU online criminal justice master's program one of the best in nation Jan 16, 2019 2:04 PM Bowling Green State University’s online criminal justice master's program is ranked 14th in the country in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, which were released January 15. BGSU offers an eCampus option for students that features eight-week courses year-round with six different start dates.

  • Army Reservist earns bachelor’s degree at BGSU while deployed in Syria Jan 14, 2019 1:19 PM Thurman Dieter has been in the Army Reserve for the past six years. He didn’t get a chance to walk across the Stroh Center stage in December to receive his diploma with his Bowling Green State University classmates. Instead, he watched his graduation ceremony on the web from a tent while deployed in Syria.

  • BGSU builds upon existing engagement and partnerships Jan 9, 2019 4:17 PM STEM is a significant focus of education at all levels, driven by workforce demand within Ohio and beyond. BGSU meets this community need by providing opportunities to educate students in all age ranges about STEM.

  • BGSU adding new global internships in Hong Kong and Melbourne Jan 9, 2019 4:17 PM Bowling Green State University is expanding students’ opportunities and their career possibilities through new international internships. The University is adding Hong Kong and Melbourne, Australia starting summer 2019.

  • Taylor garners national Distinguished Service Award for dedication to student media Jan 9, 2019 12:41 PM Kelly Taylor, a senior lecturer in journalism, is the recipient of the College Media Association’s Reid H. Montgomery Distinguished Service Award. A full-time BGSU faculty member for 20 years, she has served as chair of the Student Media Advisory Committee for the last five years.

  • BGSU study analyzes digital natives’ use of YouTube videos and its business implications  Jan 9, 2019 12:36 PM “The Audience and Business of YouTube and Online Videos,” edited and co-authored by Dr. Louisa Ha, a professor in the School of Media and Communication, analyzes the power of YouTube and online videos for businesses and describes how YouTube cultivates an entrepreneurial and promotional culture. Seven graduate students contributed chapters.

  • Jerry Anderson voices his love for BGSU community Jan 8, 2019 4:16 PM If you’ve been to a BGSU basketball game at the Stroh Center recently, you may have heard a familiar voice making announcements during the games. That voice belongs to Jerry Anderson, who has had a long broadcast career in northwest Ohio, and it all began at Bowling Green State University.

  • Q&A with Dr. Jim Ciesla Jan 7, 2019 9:51 AM Dr. James Ciesla is the new dean of the College of Health and Human Services. This past fall semester was his first at BGSU. Ciesla comes to BGSU from Northern Illinois University, where he was associate dean for research and resources in the College of Health and Human Sciences.

  • 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 networking event freshmen year leads to full-time job with Honda freshmen year leads to full-time job with Honda Dec 14, 2018 12:00 PM Bowling Green State University College of Business graduate Ameera Venkataraman credits a networking event during her freshman year with landing two internships and, ultimately, a full-time job with Honda after graduation. She will start as a buyer, negotiating contracts for future commodities, meeting with suppliers and mitigating crisis management.

  • 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.

  • First BGSU Builds Habitat for Humanity site ‘right on track’ Oct 26, 2018 2:15 PM Bowling Green State University and Habitat for Humanity of Wood County Ohio Inc. recently celebrated the groundbreaking for the first of three homes in the BGSU Builds project. This is the first Habitat site located within the City of Bowling Green, at the corner of Clough Street and Manville Avenue.

  • BGSU once again named a top university in Ohio for veterans Oct 26, 2018 11:00 AM BGSU was once again named one of the top universities in Ohio for veterans by the Military Times, which ranked BGSU 66th out of 208 institutions in its Best for Vets: Colleges 2019 rankings, recognizing the University as one of the top academic choices in the country for veterans.

  • 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.

  • Fromm Foundation commission has Lillios 'Living Between Seconds' Oct 24, 2018 3:38 PM A BSGU professor of composition, the award-winning Lillios is well known internationally for her electroacoustic music. The new work will explore the flexibility and malleability of time.

  • 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.

  • BGSU Men’s Rugby celebrates 50th anniversary Oct 15, 2018 11:32 AM The Bowling Green State University Men’s Rugby Football Club is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. And there is, indeed, a remarkable record of achievement to celebrate that would be difficult to match in collegiate athletics at any level.

  • 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.

  • BGSU inducts five into Athletics Hall of Fame Sep 24, 2018 2:15 PM Bowling Green State University inducted five former Falcons into its Athletics Hall of Fame on September 21 at the Stroh Center. Inductees John Smith, Dr. Ron Zwierlein, Kory Lichtensteiger, Kate Achter and Liz Honegger increased membership of the Athletics Hall of Fame to 240 individuals.

  • A duty to help Sep 24, 2018 11:06 AM The Office of Nontraditional and Military Student Services recently received a $1 million gift from William Downing Sr. ’57 and his late wife, Joan ’57, to provide scholarships for student-veterans at BGSU. To honor them, the veterans center in the College Park Office Building was recently renamed in their honor.

  • 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.

  • BGSU junior is a six-figure digital marketing consultant Sep 18, 2018 9:15 AM Donovan J. Greening, a junior at BGSU, is an entrepreneur, consultant and full-time student is majoring in management of information systems. He is the founder of Greening Corporation United, a full-service digital marketing agency he started at the age of 15, that focuses on law firm digital marketing.

  • 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.”

  • Online criminal justice master’s rated No. 15 nationally Sep 3, 2018 12:15 AM BGSU’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. Only three Ohio universities are included in the list of the 50 best online programs.

  • 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.

  • Multiplying math success at BGSU Jul 30, 2018 8:00 AM Davis Gerber has taught math students in Thailand, China and the United States. Now, he starts his career as a math educator in Cleveland.

  • 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.

  • Ramsdell elected president of graduate enrollment professional association May 30, 2018 2:54 PM BGSU staff member Keith Ramsdell has been elected president of the 2018-2020 governing board of NAGAP, the Association for Graduate Enrollment Management. Ramsdell is BGSU’s director of graduate enrollment and assistant dean of the Graduate College.

  • 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.

  • Smith, De La Cruz are world-class team builders May 23, 2018 3:01 PM Administrative assistant Amy Smith and senior secretary Rachel De La Cruz won the 2018 Classified Staff Team Award for their contributions to the successful merger of the German, Russian and East Asian languages department with the romance and classical studies department to form the new Department of World Languages and Cultures.

  • Schroeder wins Outstanding Service Award May 23, 2018 2:54 PM Jodi Schroeder, administrative assistant in the Department of Theatre and Film, was selected as this year’s winner of the Classified Staff Council Outstanding Service Award. It included a $1,000 check and a plaque bearing her name, to be permanently displayed on the second floor of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • 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.

  • Brown wins national recognition for contributions to understanding of family demography May 16, 2018 2:31 PM BGSU sociologist Dr. Susan Brown is the recipient of the Population Association of America 2018 Clifford C. Clogg Award for Mid-Career Achievement for outstanding and innovative scholarly achievements in population studies and demography. Brown’s groundbreaking work has shed light on trends in older adulthood and on emerging family structures.

  • Rookie of the Year Thompson promotes BGSU One Day, Falcon Funded May 16, 2018 2:20 PM Sara Thompson, assistant director of annual giving in University Advancement, is the 2018 winner of the Administrative Staff Council Rookie of the Year Award. Thompson has contributed greatly to the growth and success of BGSU One Day, the University’s day of giving, and Falcon Funded, its crowdfunding platform.

  • Cummings receives top administrative staff honor May 16, 2018 2:14 PM Tom Cummings, director of engineering and technical services for WBGU-TV, is the 2018 Michael R. Ferrari Award winner. In addition to keeping the station on the air round the clock, Cummings is heading the transition of the station’s signal and assists academic departments with their technology needs.

  • Administrative staff applauds contributions of Cummings, Thompson, Buening May 16, 2018 2:00 PM Administrative staff celebrated the end of the academic year and the contributions of its members to the success of the University at the annual Administrative Staff Council reception May 13. Honored were Tom Cummings, WBGSU-TV; Sara Thompson, University Advancement; and Jennifer Buening, BGSU Firelands strategic enrollment.

  • 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: Associate degree at BGSU Firelands leads to internship in U.S. Senator’s office Apr 30, 2018 10:17 AM Brent Lander’s decision to stay close to has had a profound effect on his career aspirations, and even opened a door to politics in Washington, D.C. Lander decided to continue on at BGSU Firelands after accumulating 19 credit hours at the Huron campus during his senior year of high school.

  • Class of 2018 Success Stories: BGSU’s mechatronics program produces first graduate Apr 30, 2018 10:17 AM John Pankow is the first student to graduate from BGSU’s Mechatronics Engineering Technology program, which prepares graduates for successful careers and expertise in a broad spectrum of the field associated with the analysis, applied design, development, implementation, automation and management of advanced mechatronics and robotics system technologies.

  • Class of 2018 Success Stories: Nutrition sciences offers perfect route to medical school Apr 30, 2018 10:00 AM Alanna Meadows always knew she wanted to go to medical school, but she wasn’t necessarily interested in taking the traditional route by majoring in biology or chemistry. Bowling Green State University’s nutrition sciences program tipped the scales in its favor according to Meadows, along with its supportive faculty.

  • 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.

  • Composer Maria Schneider will teach at BGSU Mar 15, 2018 4:00 PM Composer and band leader Maria Schneider, the 2018 Hansen Musical Arts Series guest artist, will conduct and teach at Bowling Green State University March 28-30. Her music blurs the lines between genres, making her long list of commissioners quite varied, stretching from Jazz at Lincoln Center, to The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, to collaborations with the late David Bowie.

  • 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.

  • BGSU junior Torri Biddle reunites with Ben Nemtin Feb 19, 2018 11:00 AM Bowling Green State sociology major Torri Biddle, who was born without a hand, reconnects with best-selling author Ben Nemtin (What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?") on campus. Nemtin, perhaps best known for his MTV show "The Buried Life," helped Biddle obtain a bionic arm.

  • 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.

  • Class of 1967 leaves legacy at BGSU Jan 17, 2018 3:30 PM BGSU's of 1967 raised more than $370,000 in support of the University and its students during the 50th reunion giving campaign.

  • Study by BGSU sociology professor finds adult contraceptive use linked to teen knowledge, attitudes Jan 16, 2018 1:00 PM Bowling Green State University Associate Professor of sociology Dr. Karen Guzzo and an Ohio State University researcher analyzed data that establishes a long-term linkage between adolescent reproductive knowledge and attitude and adult contraceptive behavior. The study appears in the January 2018 issue of Maternal and Child Health Journal.

  • 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.

  • Home football game academic recognition Jan 3, 2018 2:00 PM Two of our academic programs were featured at home football games this past fall: Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Aviation.

  • Exclusive Alumni Ticket Offer Dec 21, 2017 11:23 AM The BGSU Ticket Office is offering a special promotion designed to boost alumni participation at ticketed athletic events in January. Enjoy a reduced ticket price of $8 the entire month.

  • From BGSU's public health program to the Peace Corp Dec 20, 2017 3:45 PM Isaac Sakyi ’15 is making a difference abroad as a Peace Corps community health volunteer on the island nation of Vanuatu. Using the knowledge gained from Bowling Green State University’s public health program and his internship experience, Sakyi is effectively planning and administering health education programs to residents in a remote village called Lolovange with a population of 200, where he has been for the past 18 months.

  • Ninth Annual Food and Nutrition Symposium Dec 20, 2017 3:45 PM The College of Health and Human Services’ Food and Nutrition program held their 9th Annual Food and Nutrition Symposium November 3, 2017. More than 130 dietitians, students and health professionals attended to expand their knowledge of nutrition.

  • Co-op experience builds confidence and career in construction Dec 20, 2017 3:30 PM Like most students, Yasimin Kelly from BGSU’s College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering was preparing herself for life after graduation to ensure that she had enough experience to get a job. After participating in a construction management co-op, Kelly succeeded in landing that job before graduation.

  • Co-op program celebrates golden anniversary Dec 20, 2017 3:30 PM This year marks the 50-year anniversary of the Cooperative Education Program in the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering at Bowling Green State University. The BGSU mission is to prepare students for lifelong career growth and the college supports that mission by encouraging experiential learning opportunities through mandatory co-op requirements.

  • Hansford library Dec 20, 2017 3:30 PM Father and son alumni continue their series of designs for local Little Free Libraries based on the national program of “take a book, leave a book.” Patrick Hansford and Nicholas Hansford graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science in Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture respectively.

  • School of the Built Environment founded with new director Dec 20, 2017 3:30 PM The School of the Built Environment housed within the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering, comprises of the Department of Architecture and Environmental Design and the Department of Construction Management, two units of established histories, collaborations and synergies. Beginning spring semester 2018, Dr. Arsenio Rodrigues is poised to take on the leadership reins of the school in the capacity of director.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: BGSU offered Gabrielle Yarbrough opportunities to excel and help Dec 18, 2017 8:47 AM Gabrielle Yarbrough’s business degree specialization - finance and insurance with a minor in business pre-law - is often associated more with analytics than with soft skills. But the Akron, Ohio, native said a focal point of her BGSU experience has been her interactions with other people, especially helping other students.

  • BGSU celebrates graduation of more than 950 students Dec 15, 2017 2:13 PM Nearly a thousand students now hold the title “alumni” after their graduation from Bowling Green State University this weekend. The University held two ceremonies at the Stroh Center on Dec. 15 and Dec. 16, marking its 290th graduation.

  • A look at refugees past and present Dec 15, 2017 2:00 PM “Refugees: Past and Present,” a one day symposium at BGSU, explored stories of displacement and settling refugees, and a discussion about the future of the global refugee situation.

  • Doug Good ’90: Leadership skills can never be undervalued Dec 15, 2017 1:17 PM Doug Good graduated from BGSU in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in computer science. Good is passionate about BGSU and is Cisco’s Executive Sponsor for the University. He addressed the colleges of Arts and Sciences and Education and Human Development during the December 16 commencement ceremony at the Stroh Center.

  • STEM education: An important focus Dec 15, 2017 1:00 PM BGSU offers several STEM education activities throughout the year as a way to stimulate interest in science, technology, engineering and math younger students.

  • ‘Reflect on your experiences’ Dec 15, 2017 12:46 PM BGSU alumna Vandana Pednekar-Magal encouraged students in Friday’s commencement ceremony to reflect on their experiences, think about life’s lessons and remember that they can make a difference in the world. She earned her master’s degree in interpersonal communication and doctoral degree in communication studies from BGSU in 1989 and 2000, respectively.

  • Mills named to Ohio Aviation Association board Dec 15, 2017 11:57 AM Dr. Russell W. Mills, an associate professor of aviation studies and political science, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Ohio Aviation Association, the association announced Dec. 13. The organization is the voice of aviation in Ohio and serves to advocate for all the Ohio airports.

  • A role model for excellence Dec 15, 2017 9:59 AM At the University’s December commencement ceremonies at the Stroh Center, BGSU’s convocation center and basketball arena, the University presented an honorary doctorate of business administration to Allen W. Schmidhorst after whom the Schmidthorst Pavilion at the Stroh is named, in honor of his leadership gift for the facility and his ongoing support of the University.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: Hands-on experience serves BGSU architecture major well Dec 15, 2017 9:59 AM Khoa Truong’s father and grandfather were both carpenters in Vietnam and he grew up taking art classes through grade school and high school. When deciding on what to study at BGSU, he figured architecture was the perfect blend of his family’s background and his talents.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: Looking at life through a language lens benefits Clune Dec 15, 2017 9:59 AM Tarynn Clune knew early in high school she wanted to study speech language pathology in college. By the time she was ready to look at colleges, Bowling Green State University quickly jumped to the top of her list of Ohio state schools.

  • Leadership exemplified Dec 15, 2017 9:59 AM At Bowling Green State University’s December commencement ceremonies, the University bestowed an honorary doctorate of liberal arts upon one of its distinguished alumni, C. Raymond Marvin of McLean, Virginia. The degree recognizes his leadership in business and as a community member and his encouragement of those attributes in young people.

  • Tech-savvy students help older adults learn technology Dec 13, 2017 2:16 PM For the past five years, students in Dr. Kate Magsamen-Conrad’s classes have been helping older adults get comfortable with technology. The partnership with the Wood County Committee on Aging and the Wood County District Public Library in Bowling Green fills a community need and meets learning outcomes.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: BGSU contemporary music program sets the stage for Hong-Da Chin Dec 11, 2017 9:59 AM Hong-Da Chin started playing the Chinese flute when he was a 10-year-old boy living in Kajang, Malaysia. Now, as he is set to graduate with a Doctor of Musical Arts in contemporary music from BGSU, he has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the United States.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: BGSU’s HIED program allows Ardy Gonyer to ‘evolve as a professional’ Dec 11, 2017 9:59 AM The evolution of beauty pageant contestant to a world-champion karate kid to a doctoral candidate, might sound like sound like a stretch for some, but not for Howard “Ardy” Gonyer, who is graduating from Bowling Green State University with a Ph.D. from the Higher Education Administration (HIED) program.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: Research experience forges path toward career goals Dec 11, 2017 9:59 AM Erica Eskins from Bellevue, Ohio, started working in labs starting in her freshman year to gain the experiences that helped determine the best-suited career for her, combining microbiology and public health as a way to help populations.

  • BGSU to hold commencement Friday, Saturday Dec 8, 2017 2:26 PM BGSU will celebrate its 290th graduation in two ceremonies in the Stroh Center Friday (Dec. 15) and Saturday (Dec. 16). The December graduating class includes 954 candidates. Among the undergraduates, 56 will be presented associate degrees and 682 bachelor’s degrees. Of those, 142 have received honors for their high grade point averages.

  • Falcon Tuition Guarantee Plan approved by BGSU board Dec 8, 2017 2:26 PM Beginning in fall 2018, prospective Bowling Green State University students and their parents will know with more certainty what their four-year educational costs will be, thanks to the Falcon Tuition Guarantee Plan. The plan calls for locks on tuition, course and class fees, and room and board plan rates for the duration of students’ undergraduate careers.

  • President announces her next chapter Dec 8, 2017 2:00 PM Bowling Green State University President Mary Ellen Mazey has announced that she will be stepping down as president on Dec. 31. She will continue to assist with the University’s comprehensive fundraising campaign and help with the transition to her successor.

  • Long-term ties to BGSU Dec 7, 2017 9:46 AM A random collection of students who met as dorm mates at BGSU’s Offenhauer Towers in the 1970s forged an unusually lasting bond. They remain close to this day, getting together for regular reunions that are usually scheduled in conjunction with a Falcon football game.

  • BGSU basketball teams off to strong starts this season Dec 6, 2017 4:18 PM The BGSU men's basketball team is off to a hot start this season as the Falcons have compiled a 7-3 record through the first 10 games of the season. The women’s basketball team defeated Xavier 63-53 Dec. 6 at the Stroh Center to improve to 7-1 on the season.

  • 2017 Athletics Hall of Fame Class Inducted Dec 6, 2017 4:01 PM Five new members were inducted into the BGSU Athletics Hall of Fame on October 20, bringing membership up to 235 individuals. Ginny (McGee) Beneke ‘76, Liz (Vrabel) Knoblauch ‘06, Chuck McCampbell ‘59, Curt Miller and Nolan Reimold make up the 2017 class of Falcon Hall of Famers, which is the 51st class to be inducted. Their years of exceptional contributions to their sports, Falcon Athletics and the University as a whole were honored in a special ceremony that took place at the Stroh Center, as well as various other athletic events over the course of the 2017 Hall of Fame Weekend.

  • BGSU College of Business named among nation’s top 50 business programs Dec 6, 2017 9:43 AM The Bowling Green State University College of Business has been named among the nation’s top 50 business programs by Poets&Quants for Undergrads. Poets&Quants for Undergrads, an online publication for undergraduate business education news, unveiled its second annual Best Undergraduate Business Programs on Dec. 5.

  • Dean Pees ’72 sacks the competition with his BGSU education degree Dec 4, 2017 8:47 AM Dean Pees ’72 has learned quite a few things during his 45-year coaching career that began after he graduated from BGSU. Doing things his way includes using skills he learned at BGSU that helped him become a teacher and then a coach who has two Super Bowl rings.

  • Restoration Ecology students gain skills through service-learning Dec 4, 2017 8:32 AM The grounds of University House, the official residence of the Bowling Green State University president, include a large, manicured lawn. But behind the green lawn is an equally important but less obviously tended space, a short-grass prairie that the University is carefully returning to its native state.

  • Flight Team Soars Dec 4, 2017 8:26 AM The BGSU Flight Team recently earned the Safety Award and made it into the top 10 in five out of nine events at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference Region III competition. The team also had eight top 10 finishers.

  • Letting her voice be heard Dec 2, 2017 12:00 PM Anna Sakairoun, Voices at BGSU president, and members of the group will start a five-day winter tour in Atlanta on Dec. 15. During the trip, they will sing, engage in community service and learn about the rich musical history of the city.

  • ArtsX wrapped up in a world of make believe Nov 29, 2017 2:58 PM “Make. Believe.” is the theme of the 13th annual ArtsX, a free, family-fun event that showcases the art, music and acting talents of BGSU students, faculty, alumni and staff. The event runs from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Wolfe Center for the Arts and the Fine Arts Center.

  • 'Keep Your Airspeed Up' Nov 28, 2017 11:30 AM Dr. Marsha Bordner, BGSU alumna and president emerita of Terra State Community College, has captured the remarkable career of her husband, Harold Brown, in “Keep Your Airspeed Up: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman.” Brown, 93, served his country in the military and later expanded opportunities for Ohio college students.

  • Speech and Hearing Clinic to serve Wood County veterans Nov 28, 2017 11:15 AM Bowling Green State University’s Speech and Hearing Clinic is in the early stages of a new initiative to support Wood County veterans with traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. A $10,000 grant from the Resurrecting Lives Foundation has made this work possible.

  • Alumnus’ vision for Detroit is 20/20 Nov 19, 2017 12:15 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Michael Swafford, a Detroit native, returned home after graduation, primarily because that’s where his support system was. But he quickly found a place giving back to the community he loves, both through personal efforts and through GM2020, which has a strong community service component.

  • Flying Falcon Nov 19, 2017 12:15 AM When Logan Riley entered Bowling Green State University’s aviation program as a freshman in August, he had something that most of his classmates did not. He was already a licensed pilot.

  • BGSU’s student leaders sticking together Nov 19, 2017 12:00 AM Each year, PLA cohorts are encouraged to take on leadership roles so they can share their experiences and cultivate their life-learning skills with others. All of them have been exceptional, but the 2014 cohort has managed to do something none of the others has accomplished: It has 100 percent retention.

  • BGSU ranks 10th in nation for Graduation Success Rate Nov 15, 2017 3:00 PM Bowling Green State University ranks 10th in Division I athletic programs in the nation in Graduation Success Rate (GSR), according to the NCAA. The University's 92 percent GSR rate was the highest among all MAC schools, up 3 percent over 2016's results.

  • BGSU, UT sign foreign language course exchange agreement Nov 15, 2017 2:40 PM On Nov. 15, BGSU President Mary Ellen Mazey and UT President Sharon L. Gaber signed a Memorandum of Agreement for a foreign language course exchange that will expand opportunities for students at both universities, while saving resources by reducing duplicative academic programs.

  • University hosts naturalization ceremony Nov 15, 2017 2:36 PM BGSU hosted a naturalization ceremony for 34 new U.S. citizens Nov. 13. Head volleyball coach Danijela Tomic, also a new citizen, addressed the group. BGSU MBA student Dr. Ping Liu and Matias Razo, a former Firelands student, were among those naturalized. Officiating were BGSU alumni James Knepp and Sara Lioi.

  • BGSU Volleyball enters MAC Tournament as No. 2 seed Nov 15, 2017 11:09 AM After earning a Mid-American Conference regular-season record of 13-3, the BGSU volleyball program was awarded the No. 2 seed in the MAC Tournament. The Falcons gained a double-bye to the semifinals at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, when they will face either Ball State, Western Michigan or Central Michigan.

  • BGSU 'Give Back. Go Forward.' program Nov 12, 2017 12:00 AM BGSU, with the Ohio Department of Higher Education, has launched “Give Back. Go Forward.” to support BGSU’s Vital Communities Initiative. This program provides community members age 60-plus the opportunity to volunteer at least 100 hours and receive a three-hour tuition voucher — for personal use or to give as a gift to an individual enrolled or planning to enroll at BGSU.

  • Sensing the importance of crayfish’s ability to smell Nov 12, 2017 12:00 AM BGSU graduate student Molly Beattie spent eight weeks this summer at a remote research station in northern Michigan, studying the habits of crayfish. Her field work, which examined how the diet of a crayfish predator might impact the behavior of crayfish, required long hours and intense attention to detail.

  • Transient Canvas to perform in Music at the Forefront series Nov 9, 2017 1:01 PM Bass clarinet and marimba duo Transient Canvas will give a free performance on Nov. 20 as part of the Music at the Forefront concert series sponsored by Bowling Green State University’s MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music. The duo is committed both to performing and commissioning new works.

  • Kanwischer helps boost visibility, reputation of BGSU art programs Nov 9, 2017 1:00 PM Bowling Green State University's new School of Art director has been named to two prestigious national association boards and is using that to boost the school's visibility and reputation across the country.

  • International Education Week Nov 8, 2017 2:13 PM Presented by International Programs and Partnerships, the week is a community celebration of global culture and diversity, with free activities open to all, and opportunities to learn about everything from international careers to international travel.

  • Immigrant Ohio conference looks at 'Refugees Past and Present' Nov 7, 2017 11:26 AM Bowling Green State University will host a one-day conference Nov. 14 that addresses the global refugee crisis, featuring refugee stories of displacement, settling refugees and the future of the global refugee situation.

  • Falcon Marching Band to perform Nov. 10 at the Music for All Bands Nov 6, 2017 4:42 PM The Falcon Marching Band (FMB) will perform at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, in the Exhibition at the Music for All Bands of America Grand National Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The FMB will put on a show titled "To Mars," which is a through-composed custom arrangement in four acts, said Dr. Michael King, director.

  • BGSU women’s soccer team wraps up successful season Nov 6, 2017 4:38 PM The Bowling Green State University women’s soccer team ended the season with a 13-7-1 record after a runner-up finish in the Mid-American Conference Tournament. The Falcons lost 2-1 in overtime to Toledo on Nov. 5 at Kent State in the MAC Championship.

  • BGSU Theatre offers early 20th century romantic comedy Nov 6, 2017 10:54 AM Bowling Green State University’s Department of Theatre and Film will present “Diana of Dobson’s,” Cicely Hamilton’s Edwardian comedy of manners, in the Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre at the Wolfe Center for the Arts for one weekend only, Nov.16-19.

  • VCT program at BGSU Firelands opens up dream opportunity Nov 6, 2017 8:16 AM Chad Butler, a visual communications technology major at BGSU Firelands, interned over the summer with NFL Films. More than 1,600 videographers applied, and he was one of the few chosen for what essentially was a three-month tryout to assist one of NFL Films’ best cameramen for the 2017 NFL season.

  • Valerie Newell '75 recognized by Barron's as best financial advisor in state Nov 5, 2017 7:12 PM Valerie Newell ’75 was named top advisor in Ohio and No. 4 in the Top 100 Women's Advisors by Barron’s for the second consecutive year. The chairman and managing director of Riverpoint Capital Management also was ranked by Barron's as the No. 14 independent investment advisor in the nation.

  • Maumee Valley Country Day wins Falcon BEST Robotics 2017 competition Nov 3, 2017 4:08 PM Eighteen high school teams competed in the Falcon BEST Robotics 2017 event, held Oct. 28 at the Stroh Center, but none better than Maumee Valley Country Day School from Toledo. This was is the fifth consecutive year that Bowling Green State University has hosted the event.

  • Stevens explores using virtual reality for real learning Nov 1, 2017 2:40 PM Mark Stevens, an education technology instructor in BGSU’s College of Education and Human Development, is pioneering new ways to incorporate virtual reality technology in education. His students, all of whom are studying to become teachers, work with him to develop the best ways to implement learning techniques into VR games.

  • Dancing her way into nursing Oct 29, 2017 4:00 PM Jennifer Goodman has seen and traveled the world through dance, but is now pursuing another passion: a career in nursing. Had it not been for her love of dance, Goodman, who recently was accepted into BGSU’s school of nursing, might not have chosen nursing as her next career path.

  • A taste for helping others Oct 27, 2017 3:30 PM Matthew Hohler ’16 took an unconventional career route with his master’s degree in public health degree from BGSU. He helped form Levanta Coffee, now known as Farmers First Coffee Co., which set out to improve the lives of impoverished coffee farmers in Peru and Honduras by bypassing the middlemen to increase coffee growers’ profits by 50 percent.

  • Mary McKinney Edmonds, former HHS dean, first vice president for student affairs, dies at 85 Oct 27, 2017 2:54 PM Dr. Mary McKinney Edmonds, 85, died Oct. 11. A trailblazer and leader on many fronts, she served as dean of the former College of Health and Community Services, becoming the University’s first African-American dean, and later vice president for student affairs.

  • Toledo Public Schools, BGSU develop pathway for students to earn transfer credits Oct 26, 2017 2:30 PM Toledo Public Schools and BGSU have developed a pathway for TPS aerospace students to earn transfer credits to the University. The partnership will provide a seamless pathway between the Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo and associate and bachelor’s degree programs at BGSU.

  • BGSU biologists lead rapid response to surprise algae bloom in Maumee River Oct 25, 2017 4:23 PM Bowling Green State University biologists led a rapid response to a surprise toxic algae bloom on the Maumee River in late September, collecting water samples and genetically identifying cyanobacteria from the Indiana line to Lake Erie to provide Ohio EPA and water quality managers crucial information.

  • BGSU students embrace, learn from other cultures Oct 25, 2017 4:23 PM At this fall’s “Embracing Global Engagement: Internships, Service- and Experiential Learning Symposium,” nearly 50 students shared their experiences in oral and poster presentations. The winners were recognized at an Oct. 17 ceremony where they received an original piece of glass art presented by President Mary Ellen Mazey.

  • Winter Wheat Festival celebrates literary camaraderie Oct 25, 2017 9:00 AM “Winter Wheat: The Mid-American Review Festival of Writing” celebrates its 17th anniversary Nov. 2-4. Winter Wheat will take place on the Bowling Green campus and will include guest readings, nearly 50 writing workshops, Q&A sessions with authors, a book fair of literary journals and presses and an open mic opportunity.

  • Formula for success: Math education faculty earn top grants Oct 24, 2017 4:00 PM Drs. Jonathan Bostic and Gabriel Matney were awarded a combined $2.2 million for research and professional development projects in northwest Ohio schools. The projects are designed to help teachers in northwest Ohio learn new strategies to address their students’ mathematical proficiencies and measure their math problem-solving abilities.

  • BGSU to hold Peace March Nov. 3 Oct 24, 2017 10:22 AM The city of Bowling Green and Bowling Green State University will hold a Peace March Nov. 3 as part of Not In Our Town (NIOT), a campaign to stop hate and build safe, inclusive environments.

  • Summer Experience: Music industry internship eye-opening for Samantha Sharp Oct 23, 2017 2:00 PM Samantha Sharp, a multiplatform journalism major and music industry minor at Bowling Green State University, had a career-expanding internship at the The Syndicate, a marketing agency in New Jersey. The internship gave Sharp real-life experience in an industry that she hadn’t previously considered as a career possibility.

  • ‘Asylum of Darkness’ Oct 21, 2017 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University faculty member Jose Cardenas served as second unit director of photography on the 2017 horror film “Asylum of Darkness,” which is now available. He discusses his role and working with BGSU alumni and what’s next for him in the industry.

  • Falcon BEST Robotics competition gets high school students fired up Oct 20, 2017 3:55 PM The Falcon BEST Robotics 2017 competition will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Stroh Center. It is the fifth consecutive year that Bowling Green State University has hosted the event, which is designed to promote early interest in the STEM field.

  • Students organize Oct. 23 City Council candidate forum Oct 20, 2017 2:38 PM BGSU students and University community members will have another chance to meet Bowling Green City Council candidates and learn about the issues on the Nov. 7 ballot at a student-organized candidate forum on campus at 8 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Multi-Purpose Room in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Mruk named fellow of American Psychological Association Oct 20, 2017 2:34 PM Professor of Teaching Excellence Dr. Christopher Mruk, professor of psychology at BGSU Firelands College, was granted the status of fellow by the American Psychological Association (APA) this summer in its Humanistic Psychology division. Fellows are nominated by peers in the organization and must pass review by the APA Fellows Committee.

  • German Club hosts Oktoberfest polka event Oct. 25 Oct 20, 2017 9:30 AM The Bowling Green State University German Club and the Department of World Languages and Cultures will host an Oktoberfest polka event from 6 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The event will be in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of BGSU’s Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Real-World Education Oct 19, 2017 12:55 PM Executive in Residence Dr. Patrick Love shares lessons in student affairs with HESA graduate students.

  • BGSU to celebrate National Campus Sustainability Month Oct. 23-27 Oct 18, 2017 1:51 PM The BGSU Office of Sustainability, along with other campus partners, will host a variety of events designed to increase participation in sustainability efforts and awareness of campus sustainability during National Campus Sustainability Month Oct. 23-27. All events are free and open to the public.

  • Jake Heggie guest resident for Creative Minds Oct 17, 2017 1:30 PM BGSU will host opera composer-pianist Jake Heggie as its guest resident for the Edwin H. Simmons Creative Minds Series Oct. 22-24 at The Wolfe Center for the Arts. Heggie will be engaged with arts students during his residency as he lends his perspective to aspiring performers and composers.

  • BGSU recognizes inaugural 10 Under 10 honorees Oct 16, 2017 11:00 AM From teachers and thinkers, to entrepreneurs and creators, leaders and visionaries, risk takers and dreamers, recent Falcon alumni are changing lives for the world. To honor the accomplishments of our recent alumni, the BGSU 10 Under 10 Award has established in 2017. The inaugural class was honored during Homecoming on Oct. 14.

  • BGSU named to the 2017 Class of Excellence in Assessment Oct 16, 2017 12:30 AM BGSU has been named to the 2017 Class of Excellence in Assessment for achievement and commitment to student learning outcomes assessment. The University is one of five designees in the national program aimed at recognizing a comprehensive assessment of student learning outcomes as a means to advance student success.

  • BGSU premieres Changing Lives for the World Campaign Oct 16, 2017 12:15 AM More than 350 guests attended the premiere of BGSU’s Changing Lives for the World comprehensive campaign Oct. 13. The special event highlighted four campaign priorities: scholarships to support students in all majors, endowed faculty and staff positions to recruit and retain outstanding educators and coaches, creating state-of-the-art facilities and named academic programs and units.

  • 2017 Academy of Distinguished Alumni honored during Homecoming Oct 16, 2017 12:00 AM The 2017 Academy of Distinguished Alumni ceremony was held on Oct. 12 in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Recognized were Gregory L. Forte ’76, Asim Husain ’95, Robert “Bob” B. Rothermel ’65, Julie A. Schmelzle ’86 and Dr. Tom Shehab ’90.

  • New Music and Art Festival brings leading artists to BGSU Oct 13, 2017 4:06 PM The 38th annual Bowling Green State University New Music and Art Festival will showcase the work of more than 30 guest composers and performers Oct. 18-21. This year's featured guests include composers Steven Mackey and Sarah Kirkland Snider, guest ensemble Latitude 49, and a special performance by vocalist Shara Nova.

  • BGSU trustees support progress of academic programs, campus improvements Oct 13, 2017 3:45 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees at its Oct. 13 meeting continued to lay the groundwork for academic programming and campus capital projects that will enhance student learning and career preparedness.

  • New Collab Lab is ‘idea accelerator’ Oct 11, 2017 3:57 PM Bowling Green State University’s new Collab Lab is a walk-in resource on the first floor of Jerome Library offering expanded and expansive opportunities for collaboration among faculty and staff who either have an idea they would like to explore or a problem they need to solve.

  • Trio of presentations to address nuclear war and world peace Oct 11, 2017 3:53 PM "Seeking Peace in the Nuclear Era: A Peace Symposium" will be held Oct. 16-19, addressing the dangers of nuclear war and threats to peace facing the world today. Dr. Thomas Snitch gives the Hiroko Nakamoto Peace Lecture; the other speakers will be Gwynne Dyer and Keiko Ogura and Setsuko Thurlow.

  • BGSU Theatre opens season with 'Amazons and Their Men' Oct 11, 2017 2:35 PM Bowling Green State University's Department of Theatre and Film will present Jordan Harrison’s Obie Award-winning "Amazons and Their Men" in the Eva Marie Saint Theatre at the Wolfe Center for the Arts, October 19-28. "Amazons and their Men" explores the role of artists during wartime.

  • Seeking Peace in the Nuclear Era: A Peace Symposium Oct 11, 2017 10:10 AM "Seeking Peace in the Nuclear Era: A Peace Symposium" is the focus of a series of presentations Oct. 16-19 at Bowling Green State University. Four speakers will provide insights on the dangers of nuclear war and threats to peace facing the world today.

  • WBGU-TV to produce, air ‘Live at Howard’s’ Oct 6, 2017 4:15 PM WBGU-TV will premiere a new, 10-episode series highlighting the best in live, local music beginning Oct. 12. “Live at Howard’s” is created, produced, filmed and edited by staff from WBGU-TV and BGSU students. The episodes were filmed at Howard’s Club H, an music club located in downtown Bowling Green.

  • Always ready for a challenge Oct 6, 2017 4:00 PM Jeff Boutelle, a 1985 graduate of BGSU, has used his wide-based education and yearning to take on challenges to make a significant impact at such companies as Procter & Gamble, Abbott, Nestle, Ernst & Young and University Hospitals of Cleveland. He now leads Pharmavite as its new CEO.

  • Summer Experience: Shannon Cleary reaffirms her University plans Oct 6, 2017 4:00 PM Shannon Cleary, a double major in dance and public relations in the Honors College at Bowling Green State University, reaffirms her plan of finding a PR job that keeps her connected to the world of dance with an internship at Ballet in the City in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

  • LED lighting project set to begin Oct 4, 2017 2:00 PM The Student Green Initiatives Fund has contributed $254,000 to provide LED lights for a significant portion of campus. The first phase of a four-phase project will focus on pedestrian lighting along the inner sidewalks in the heart of campus, around the Bowen-Thompson Student Union and Moseley, University and Olscamp halls.

  • BGSU computer science program receives ABET accreditation Oct 4, 2017 9:31 AM Bowling Green State University's Bachelor of Science degree in computer science now has the distinction of being accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. ABET criteria focus on what students experience and learn. The accreditation reviews program curricula, faculty, facilities, institutional support, advising, student outcomes and continuous improvement.

  • Common Reading Scholar-in-Residence Oct 4, 2017 9:00 AM As part of the BGSU 2017 Common Reading experience, the University will welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Clarence Page, syndicated columnist and senior member of the Chicago Tribune editorial board, as the Common Reading Scholar-in-Residence.

  • Summer Experience: Andrew Watkins is getting to the core of Earth's mysteries Oct 1, 2017 10:13 AM Andrew Watkins, a Master of Science candidate at Bowling Green State University, has worked at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, the past two summers researching geophysics and studying Earth's mysterious six-year signal.

  • Summer Experience: Shelby Gelhaus has sights on helping others Oct 1, 2017 10:11 AM Shelby Gelhaus, a biology major at Bowling Green State University, cemented her career vision as an optometrist during her first mission trip during Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (VOSH) in Mexico. VOSHis a non-profit organization with a mission to bring vision to every person on the planet.

  • Solungga Liu to perform at the Library of Congress Sep 29, 2017 10:02 AM Little did pianist Solungga Liu dream seven years ago when she released a CD of music by the late composer Charles Griffes that it would result in her being invited to perform at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. But that’s what the BGSU professor will do Nov. 4.

  • Dr. Julia Wildschutte is taking a new look at the canine genome Sep 29, 2017 9:30 AM Dr. Julia Wildschutte, an assistant professor of biological sciences at Bowling Green State University, is taking a new look at the canine genome, and her research is beginning to reveal that some long-held held beliefs about what it contains may not be entirely accurate.

  • Milestones: A Celebration of BGSU School of Art Alumni and 25 Years of Digital Arts at BGSU Sep 27, 2017 4:46 PM The artwork of more than 100 BGSU School of Art alumni will be featured in Milestones: A Celebration of BGSU School of Art Alumni and 25 Years of Digital Arts at BGSU, which opens Sept. 30. The Milestones exhibition will open at 7 p.m. in the Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery Lobby in the Fine Arts Center.

  • Executives in residence join BGSU Sep 27, 2017 3:46 PM Bowling Green State University will welcome three executives in residence starting this semester as part of the University’s executive-in-residence program, which brings thought leaders and industry experts to campus to enrich student learning, aid in faculty development and engage with alumni.

  • Crawford to join BGSU as executive in residence Sep 25, 2017 12:00 PM Longtime sports broadcaster and BGSU alumnus Jay Crawford '87 has joined the University as an executive in residence. Jay Crawford will share his journey with students, faculty, staff and the community.

  • Princeton Review names BGSU a ‘Green College’ Sep 25, 2017 10:00 AM BGSU is among the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to the 2017 Princeton Review Guide to 375 Green Colleges. The review chose the colleges based on data from the company’s 2016-17 survey of hundreds of four-year colleges concerning their commitment to the environment and sustainability.

  • Summer Experience: A business degree with an international flair Sep 25, 2017 7:00 AM Twelve weeks in Europe and Asia inspired Samantha Chapman, an international business major at BGSU, to build a career of helping people reach global goals. Chapman summed up her journey thusly: “I’m an international business major, so it was important for me to spend time in other countries.”

  • Jazz guitar great John Scofield headlines Orchard Guitar Festival Sep 22, 2017 3:45 PM Legendary guitarist John Scofield has recorded more than 30 albums, and his jazz lineage can be traced back to the 1970s to the likes of Miles Davis and Charles Mingus. Scofield will headline the Orchard Guitar Festival, which takes place Friday and Saturday (Sept. 29-30) at Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU celebrates NCFMR’s 10th anniversary Sep 22, 2017 3:15 PM The National Center for Family and Marriage Research is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. It has put BGSU at the forefront of setting the nation’s agenda for the topics, and was the first federally funded center for this type of research.

  • Bernie Casey was one of BGSU’s most accomplished alumni Sep 21, 2017 11:00 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Bernie Casey was an accomplished artist, athlete and actor. Casey died Sept. 19 in Los Angeles. He was a BGSU Distinguished Alumnus and served as commencement speaker in 1989. He is also a member of the BGSU Alumni Wall of Fame.

  • Root to lead Society for Conservation Biology North America Sep 20, 2017 2:54 PM Dr. Karen Root, an associate professor of conservation biology at Bowling Green State University, was recently elected to the leadership of the Society for Conservation Biology North America. She will serve as president-elect for two years, then president for two years and finally past-present for another two years. 

  • Postcard from Abroad: Tiffany Payne Sep 17, 2017 12:30 AM Tiffany Payne takes advantage of Human Development and Family Studies study abroad program in Italy, studying families of a different cultural background. Payne is thankful for the chance to grow closer to some of her favorite BGSU mentors and to get to know many new friends during her travels.

  • Summer Experience: Project Feed Thy Neighbor Sep 17, 2017 12:15 AM President’s Leadership Academy junior Kyle Jumper-Smith this summer organized his second Project Feed Thy Neighbor in his hometown of Detroit. The day of empowerment providing food, fellowship and positivity fed 422 people. Students from BGSU and other schools pitched in, in the spirit of donors Robert and Ellen Thompson.

  • ‘Spatial Literacy’ exhibit shows relationship between art, science Sep 15, 2017 3:01 PM Dr. Anita Simic, assistant professor of geoscience, and some of her students are hosting a one-day art exhibit that combines science and art. The images are the result of satellite data collected by remote sensing equipment and turned into vibrant, visual images of Earth's features.

  • American Brass Quintet to perform, teach as Hansen artists Sep 13, 2017 3:34 PM The American Brass Quintet will visit Bowling Green State University Sept. 20-22 to present a free public concert and share their musical and professional wisdom as this year’s artists in residence for the Dorothy E. and DuWayne H. Hansen Musical Arts Series.

  • BGSU Volleyball is rallying around a youthful squad this season Sep 13, 2017 3:34 PM The BGSU volleyball team, led by Coach Danijela Tomic in her sixth year with the Falcons, is eight games into the season. BGSU is 3-5 overall, including a 2-3 record at home, as the Falcons head to Richmond, Virginia, to play in the Virginia Commonwealth University Invitational.

  • Alumna to join BGSU as Title IX officer Sep 11, 2017 7:00 AM The University has hired an experienced administrator with a background in Title IX and student affairs to serve in the new position of assistant vice president for student affairs/Title IX officer. Jennifer McCary will join BGSU in January, Dr. Thomas Gibson, vice president for student affairs and vice provost, announced Sept. 8.

  • BGSU recognizes donors at celebratory weekend events Sep 11, 2017 7:00 AM More than 300 members of the Falcon Family joined BGSU on Sept. 8 and 9 to be recognized for their philanthropic support of the University. On Friday evening, President Mary Ellen Mazey hosted a reception for members of the BGSU’s Donor Recognition Societies.

  • BGSU’s new band uniforms are hip, timeless Sep 11, 2017 7:00 AM The Falcon Marching Band always has been one of the most well-known representatives of Bowling Green State University, but during the festivities for the football home-opener against South Dakota at Doyt Perry Stadium during Falcon Family Weekend, there was just a little more pep in its step.

  • STEM in the Park | Sept. 23 Sep 11, 2017 7:00 AM More than 150 unique, hands-on STEM activity stations will be offered at STEM in the Park, which will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at Perry Field House. Community partners, local businesses and area universities created interactive displays and activities to engage children of all ages in the STEM fields.

  • 2017 Falcon Family of the Year Sep 11, 2017 12:15 AM Travel, leisure and event planning senior Caitlin Shortridge was honored with her mother, Georgina, last weekend as the 2017 Falcon Family of the Year. Despite several terrible ordeals, including a house fire and cancer diagnosis, Shortridge and her mother stay positive – and kind.

  • BGSU, inclusive early childhood education felt like ‘the best fit’ Sep 11, 2017 12:15 AM Christina Furia was homeschooled from the day she started until the day she graduated. Attending BGSU is the first chance she gets to spread her wings. And what does she want to be? A teacher. Furia, who grew up near Cincinnati, is majoring in early childhood education.

  • Hot chilies can play role in appetite control, Ludy finds Sep 6, 2017 2:52 PM Dr. Mary-Jon Ludy, an associate professor of food and nutrition at Bowling Green State University, studies the effects of hot chili peppers on appetite, energy expenditure, and the length of time between impulses to eat. She was quoted in a recent CNN story about foods that suppress appetite.

  • Hudson entrepreneur appointed as BGSU trustee Sep 6, 2017 2:52 PM Ohio Gov. John Kasich has appointed Drew Forhan of Hudson, Ohio, to the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees for a nine-year term. The BGSU Board of Trustees elected Trustee Megan Newlove of Bowling Green the chair of the board and Trustee Daniel Keller of Huron, Ohio, vice chair for 2017-18.

  • Clune pursues path to CDIS research career through Honors Project Sep 6, 2017 9:00 AM Tarynn Clune has been committed to serving individuals with dementia since she was 16 years old. She worked in a memory care facility from that young age, and developed a compassion for this often-neglected population that led to her selecting Communication Sciences and Disorders (CDIS) l as her major.

  • Givens Fellowship provides personal journey while helping refugee community Sep 6, 2017 9:00 AM While writing one of my first articles as a student journalist, I was introduced to the refugee community in Toledo. Connecting with several people involved with refugee resettlement organizations sparked a fascination with the Middle East. But books, documentaries and organizations can only do so much—I needed to go further. Fortunately, BGSU provided me with an opportunity to do just that through the Givens Fellowship.

  • BGSU geophysicist studies water’s impact on Earth’s crust Sep 5, 2017 11:42 AM Bowling Green State University geophysicist Yuning Fu is doing research on the Earth's crust and how surface water impacts tectonic activity, such as earthquakes. He was a co-author of a paper published in Science in June, and is now part of a NASA ESI grant.

  • Alumnus always on target Sep 5, 2017 9:27 AM BGSU’s national championships hold a very proud place in the University’s history, but few know about the national title the ROTC Rifle Team won in 1963. Ed Fell ’65 was part of that championship team before going on to serve as a decorated career as a pilot.

  • Film production major, acceptance big draws for BGSU Sep 1, 2017 9:00 AM Lex Harvey dreams of becoming a director one day. Harvey is a freshman at Bowling Green State University from Falls Church, Virginia, majoring in film with a specialization in film production. At BGSU, film production majors are given a foundation in film history, aesthetics and production.

  • Spotlight on the Arts: Creative Writing Sep 1, 2017 9:00 AM Dr. Lawrence Coates, award-winning author, professor and chair of BGSU's Department of English, is the featured speaker for the second annual Spotlight on the Arts on Sept. 7. He will present “Temporary Landscapes: The Fiction of Place” at 7:30 p.m. in the Donnell Theatre in the Wolfe Center for the Arts.

  • Whitfield recognized for Parkinson’s research, student engagement Aug 30, 2017 2:48 PM Dr. Jason Whitfield, an assistant professor of communication sciences and disorders, has won the 2017-18 Clyde R. Willis Faculty Development Award in the College of Health and Human Services for his research and publishing in the area of motor speech production as affected by Parkinson’s disease and his engagement of students in research.

  • Optimal Aging Fair Sept. 19 Aug 28, 2017 2:48 PM Optimally aging at home and in the community is the topic of the second annual Optimal Aging Fair, hosted by the Optimal Aging Institute. Older adults and their families, aging services providers, community members, and others are invited to explore how to age in place, as well as how to make area communities age-friendly.

  • Designing her own dream at BGSU Aug 28, 2017 9:42 AM For a lot of students, going away to college is a big deal. Living away from home for the first time and leaving friends and family behind takes some courage. But for Kasandra Fager, she will be separating from her quadruplet sisters for the first time in 18 years.

  • BGSU teams with Wood County to monitor mosquitoes Aug 28, 2017 9:00 AM The Wood County Health District received a $17,696 grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to study mosquitoes. The health district contracted with BGSU to assist in its mosquito surveillance project. Dr. Dan Pavuk and two undergraduate biology students have been working on the project all summer.

  • BGSU implements efforts to address sexual assault Aug 25, 2017 9:16 AM The Bowling Green State University Task Force on Sexual Assault has completed its work and issued a final report of recommendations to address sexual assault on the university’s campuses. President Mary Ellen Mazey has announced that all of the recommendations will be implemented.

  • Dzur to be honored for advancing democracy Aug 25, 2017 9:00 AM Dr. Albert Dzur, professor of political science and philosophy at Bowling Green State University, is the winner of the 2017 Laurence and Lynne Brown Democracy Medal from the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State University.

  • Once a Falcon, always a Falcon: 2017 Homecoming overview Aug 23, 2017 4:41 PM Last year’s Homecoming marked my first homecoming game since 1994. The pride in our University was evident during the entire weekend, with the football game just one part — albeit a pivotal event — that added up to a tremendous experience. This year, the game and surrounding tailgates, reunions and events will again provide a great avenue to reconnect with friends, classmates and colleagues.

  • New Falcon Best Business Plan offers three ways to connect and save Aug 23, 2017 4:28 PM The new Falcon Best Business Plan is a great way for businesses to bring together customers and employees for memorable game-day outings across BGSU’s ticketed sports. Enjoy significant savings while building connection with your key stakeholders.

  • Falcons to lean on experience this season Aug 23, 2017 1:45 PM The BGSU football team finished last season on a three-game winning streak and the Falcons hope to ride that momentum into this season. BGSU is predicted to finish third in the Mid-American Conference East Division behind Ohio and Miami and ahead of Akron, Buffalo and Kent State.

  • ACTION prepares future science and math teachers Aug 23, 2017 1:43 PM Part of the Choose Ohio First initiative, Science and Math Education in ACTION at BGSU recruits outstanding Ohio students who want to become science or mathematics teachers and provides them four-year scholarships and an intensive curriculum rich in subject content and pedagogy.

  • Leading by example Aug 23, 2017 1:00 PM For decades, BGSU's education programs have been turning out exceptional educators who go on to impact lives around the nation. Dr. Rachel Shelley ’94 is one of those proud graduates, and her exceptional work as a high school principal recently earned her the title of Florida Principal of the Year.

  • Online criminal justice master’s program ranked in top 10 Aug 22, 2017 2:45 PM College Choice has ranked Bowling Green State University’s Master of Science in Criminal Justice program as the No. 7 online criminal justice master’s program in the country. The program is regularly recognized in national rankings for its world-class faculty and staff, accessible sessions and convenient start dates.

  • Hundreds enjoy eclipse at BGSU Planetarium Aug 22, 2017 11:02 AM The first day of fall classes at BGSU coincided with a solar eclipse, and the BGSU Planetarium was the place to be to celebrate and acknowledge the rare occurrence. Hundreds of students, faculty and staff enjoyed the celestial slide show from the planetarium's rooftop observation deck and all around campus.

  • PLA scholarship gives wings to incoming freshman’s dreams Aug 21, 2017 12:00 AM For Afi-Setut A-Alkebu-Lan, her love of flight all started with a trip to Japan. She plans to stand out at BGSU by majoring in aviation engineering technology and as a recipient of PLA scholarship.

  • PLA student shows loyalty to hometown Aug 18, 2017 3:50 PM President’s Leadership Academy junior Kyle Jumper-Smith this summer organized his second Project Feed Thy Neighbor in his hometown of Detroit. The day of empowerment providing food, fellowship and positivity fed 422 people. Students from BGSU and other schools pitched in, in the spirit of donors Robert and Ellen Thompson.

  • New scientific research shows cleaning fentanyl spills with household product effective Aug 18, 2017 3:30 PM Scientists with the Ohio Attorney General’s Center for the Future of Forensic Science and the Chemistry Department at Bowling Green State University performed an experiment with a household cleaning product and certified through instrumental analysis that it can be used effectively to clean up fentanyl spills.

  • 2017 Summer Reading List: Bradford Wolfenden Aug 18, 2017 3:00 PM Whether you’re hitting the beach or relaxing on the porch swing, summer is a great time to catch up on some reading. And since summer isn't technically over until Sept. 22, we still have time to bring you a few more summer reading lists as curated by BGSU alumni and faculty.

  • A Bridge to Bright Futures Aug 16, 2017 12:52 PM The ACTION Summer Bridge program helps prepare aspiring math and science educators to be successful college students and even better teachers.

  • BGSU alumna a top woman to watch in tech Aug 14, 2017 1:00 AM Inc. Magazine recently named Tiffany Poeppelman ’08 one of “30 Inspirational Women to Watch in Tech in 2017.” Poeppelman, who majored in psychology, is a senior sales performance consultant in sales readiness for LinkedIn, based in London after having served as an evaluation project manager at Google.

  • Getting a head start on STEM Aug 14, 2017 1:00 AM Bowling Green State University helps guide children ages 11-14 through innovative STEM camp that recognizes the valuable role that manufacturing plays in building and maintaining the U.S. economy.

  • BGSU forged ties with young African leaders Aug 9, 2017 1:48 PM BGSU hosted 25 fellows of the Mandela-Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders Institute for six weeks. From all over sub-Saharan Africa, they lived and studied together at the University, led by institute directors Drs. V Jane Rosser, Dr. Christopher Frey, and Distinguished Service Professor Kefa Otiso.

  • Signing Off Aug 8, 2017 9:00 AM July 2017 was the end of an era at WEWS-TV, Channel 5 in Cleveland. News anchors Leon Bibb and Lee Jordan signed off for the very last time after a combined 52 years at the television news station.

  • From patient to practitioner Aug 7, 2017 9:00 AM When it came to her collegiate search, Rachel Reis was looking for a school that excelled academically in the field of exercise science, as well as in gymnastics. She found both in Bowling Green State University. Reis graduated with a 4.0 GPA, receiving the President's Award for Academic Achievement.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: First cohort completes BGSU M.A. strategic communication specialization Aug 7, 2017 12:15 AM The Master of Arts in communication with a specialization in strategic communication was started in 2015 and was geared at professionals in the media and communication industry to help them navigate the changing industry. In August 2017, the first cohort of students is graduating with the degree.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: Taking flight in BGSU’s aviation program Aug 7, 2017 12:15 AM Samantha Hannon just graduated from BGSU as an aviation management and operation major but has been working in her career field since December. She is a customer service representative at Million Air Orlando and is responsible for making sure the day-to-day operations of the airline’s fixed-base operator run smoothly.

  • ‘Grit’ is the success factor Aug 7, 2017 12:00 AM August commencement speaker Brady Young, a 1982 graduate in business, advises students to apply determination to be successful in their lives. Young is principal owner of Strategic Risk Solutions and serves as its president and CEO. SRS sets up and manages insurance companies for various business and institutions.

  • BGSU invites public to tour renovated Moseley, University halls Aug 3, 2017 3:16 PM Community members are invited to tour Bowling Green State University’s renovated Moseley and University halls during open houses Aug. 10 and 12. Attendees will also be able to tour several other newly renovated facilities including the Michael & Sara Kuhlin Center and Falcon Outfitters and the Career Center, which are located in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Kolla shared knowledge, conducted research as Fulbright-Nehru Scholar in India Aug 2, 2017 1:57 PM Dr. Sri Kolla, a professor of electronics and computer engineering technology, spent four months teaching and researching as a Fulbright-Nehru Scholar, traveling from the far south of India to the heights of Nepal. His fellowship grant was “Smart Grid: Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Electric Energy Systems Operation and Control.”

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: Finding his calling Jul 31, 2017 3:47 PM Not every student knows exactly what they want to do before arriving at BGSU. Sometimes, it takes a while to find your true calling. Joshua Amaro started out as a music performance major. Now, Amaro is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from the University.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: A future in international affairs Jul 31, 2017 7:00 AM As Andrea Danziger graduates as part of the Class of 2017 with a double major in German and political science and a PPEL minor, she is leaving Bowling Green State University with aspirations of working for the U.S. Department of State as a foreign service officer.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: Analytics of success at BGSU Jul 31, 2017 7:00 AM An 8,000-mile journey was only one of the challenges Amala Umakanth faced in earning her Master of Science in Analytics degree from Bowling Green State University. Umakanth left her family behind in India to obtain a Master of Science degree in Analytics.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: Keeping music in the classroom Jul 31, 2017 7:00 AM Joel Hamilton is the choral director at Perrysburg Junior High School. He is graduating with a Master of Music with a Teaching Artistry Specialization from BGSU’s College of Musical Arts with the intention of taking what he has learned in the program and incorporating it into the classroom.

  • New professorship in computer science awarded to Chao Jul 26, 2017 3:15 PM A new professorship in software engineering made possible by prominent BGSU alumni has been awarded to an accomplished member of the Department of Computer Science. Dr. Joseph Chao, associate professor and chair of the department, has been named the inaugural Shantanu and Reni Narayen Endowed Professor.

  • BGSU to hold commencement Aug. 5 Jul 26, 2017 3:10 PM A diverse group of 958 people will share a common experience on Saturday morning, Aug. 5. They will receive diplomas from Bowling Green State University. The 9 a.m. ceremony in the Stroh Center will see graduates as young as 18, as old as 71, and 114 who come from 29 other countries. More than half of the total are women.

  • BGSU’s Tonya Rider lends talents to ‘Cold Justice’ Jul 24, 2017 10:54 AM Students in BGSU’s criminal justice program are the beneficiaries of Tonya Rider’s vast experience working as a homicide investigator. Now, viewers of the TV show “Cold Justice” also will be able to learn from her expertise. Rider, an instructor who teaches forensic investigations, retired from the Toledo Police Department in 2016.

  • Biking the U.S. for MS Jul 24, 2017 12:00 AM Bowling Green State University alumnae Kaylyn Messenger and Amanda Piorkowski are almost done with a 4,295-mile journey across the country to raise awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis. This is the first leg of a trip that will take them from Maine to Seattle to San Diego to Florida.

  • Falcons in the Crowd: Jason Rosensteel Jul 24, 2017 12:00 AM What makes Bowling Green State University so great? All of our unique students! Check out Falcons in the Crowd, and hear from them about what they like most about BGSU, what they're involved in and more.

  • Wallach returns to Indonesia for Indonesian-language edition of his seminal book Jul 19, 2017 1:53 PM Dr. Jeremy Wallach, a professor of popular culture, has just returned from Indonesia, where he gave presentations related to the publication of an Indonesian-language edition of his 2008 book, “Modern Noise, Fluid Genres: Popular Music in Indonesia 1997-2001.” Wallach spoke at the American Embassy in Jakarta and at a seminar.

  • BGSU Planetarium celebrates Aug. 21 solar eclipse Jul 18, 2017 10:09 AM On Aug. 21, a solar eclipse will cross the United States from the West Coast to the East Coast — an event that hasn’t happened in 99 years. The BGSU Planetarium has several activities planned Aug. 21 to celebrate and acknowledge this rare occurrence.

  • Lake Erie teaches important lessons to BGSU faculty Jul 17, 2017 7:00 AM An intrepid group of BGSU faculty administrators set sail to learn more about hands-on STEM education and undergraduate research. They learned from Dr. George Bullerjahn how to collect samples for water quality testing and about University research into the toxic algae that often invades Lake Erie and Sandusky Bay.

  • Principal power Jul 17, 2017 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Michael Hernandez, a principal at one of the most diverse high schools in Wisconsin, was recently named one of the state’s most powerful Latinos. After more than 20 years in education, there’s still a lot he wants to accomplish.

  • BGSU once again named a ‘Best College for Your Money’ Jul 12, 2017 4:23 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 27 measures of educational quality, affordability and alumni success.

  • World Languages and Cultures promotes linguistic and cultural competence Jul 12, 2017 12:22 PM A new department formed by the merging of two units in the College of Arts and Sciences underscores BGSU’s commitment to global literacy. World Languages and Cultures combines the former departments of German, Russian and East Asian Languages (GREAL) and Romance and Classical Studies (ROCS).

  • Research may disrupt the canon of Renaissance art history Jul 12, 2017 12:20 PM Dr. Allie Terry-Fritsch, an associate professor of art history in the BGSU School of Art, has received a prestigious 2017 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Stipend to support the completion of her book titled “Cosimo de’Medici, Fra Angelico, and the Public Library of San Marco.”

  • Falcons in the Crowd: Isaiah Vazquez Jul 10, 2017 12:30 AM What makes BGSU so great? All of our unique students! Check out Falcons in the Crowd, and hear from them about what they like most about BGSU, what they're involved in and more.

  • City of Dreams Jul 10, 2017 12:15 AM Los Angeles is often called the City of Dreams, but it was the nightmare of Hurricane Katrina that ultimately charted Nicole Lovince’s course to her current home. The BGSU alumna is an actress, vocalist, casting director and assistant director; one of her first roles was Kori in “Pitch Perfect.”

  • Class of 2021: Cory Baird Jul 10, 2017 12:15 AM Cory Baird, Class of 2021, played soccer and wrestled in high school. He had two knee surgeries and two bouts of physical therapy which affected his plans for college. He plans to major in exercise science at Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU study aims to help communities, airports attract air service Jul 5, 2017 1:53 PM A new Bowling Green State University study aims to provide information and guidance to help communities and even major airports get and keep passenger routes. The project will develop research into the use of incentives by airports and communities to attract and retain air service.

  • Drawn to business Jul 3, 2017 2:45 AM Bowling Green State University's weeklong Young Women in Business Leadership camp attracts rising high school senior women from hundreds of miles away to explore business skills and opportunities at BGSU.

  • The cultures of running Jul 3, 2017 12:30 AM Joanna Line spent a year traveling through three continents to study how different cultures view running and how those perspectives affect women’s empowerment.

  • Forensic science campers get close-up look at new BGSU program Jul 3, 2017 12:15 AM Drug paraphernalia, empty bottles and overturned chairs. A body with a head wound and a pool of congealed blood. Crime scene investigators scattered about. A typical murder crime scene — except the body and blood were fake, and the investigators were high school students participating in BGSU’s forensic science youth camp.

  • Postcard from Abroad: Sarah Selzer Jul 3, 2017 12:00 AM Bowling Green State University VCT student Sarah Selzer shares her experiences studying abroad – from making friends from all over the world to navigating a small city the size of Bowling Green and traveling in Europe. Selzer spent the semester studying at Aberystwyth University in Wales.

  • Optimal aging studies examine emerging issues Jun 28, 2017 2:54 PM To help expand our understanding of the needs of the older generation, the University’s Optimal Aging Institute is supporting research projects including studies of LGBTQ individuals in senior living facilities and people who had planned to retire but who for financial reasons cannot.

  • BGSU one of the safest colleges in U.S. Jun 27, 2017 9:56 AM BGSU is ranked 27th on the 2017 list of Safest Colleges in America. This ranking was created using the most recent data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting and the National Center for Education Statistics. The top-ranked colleges boast safe campuses with little or no crime and low overall crime rates (off campus).

  • Faces of the Flag: Wafaa Hassan Aburahma Jun 26, 2017 7:00 AM When Wafaa Hassan Aburahma arrived at Bowling Green State University from Palestine in January 2015, she said she turned purple because it was so cold. Now that she’s set to graduate in August, Aburahma is so comfortable in Bowling Green that she often thinks of it as home.

  • BGSU students collaborate with Wood Lane School on art project Jun 23, 2017 1:22 PM Bowling Green State University photography students' collaboration with Wood Lane School is on display at the Community Gallery at the Toledo Museum of Art through Aug. 6. It is the fifth year that the Community Projects in Photography class has worked with Wood Lane.

  • 10 Under 10 Awards Jun 23, 2017 1:17 PM From teachers and thinkers, to entrepreneurs and creators, leaders and visionaries, risk takers and dreamers, our recent alumni are changing lives. To honor the accomplishments of our recent alumni, nominate a young alumni for the BGSU 10 Under 10 today! Deadline is July 31. Awardees are recognized at Homecoming 2017.

  • BGSU is leader of forensic science education in Ohio Jun 23, 2017 11:06 AM As the Center for the Future of Forensic Science at Bowling Green State University nears its three-year anniversary, Director Jon Sprague looks at the success of the program and how the center has helped put BGSU at the forefront of forensic science education in Ohio.

  • Trustees set stage for fall semester Jun 22, 2017 2:01 PM At its final meeting of the academic year on June 22, the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees took steps to prepare for 2017-18. One college will begin the year with a new name that better expresses its mission and vision. The trustees approved the renaming of the College of Business Administration to simply the College of Business, which is broader and does not limit its identity.

  • BGSU board approves budget pending state bill Jun 22, 2017 2:01 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees at its June 22 meeting approved educational and operating budgets with the understanding that the state biennial budget has not yet been finalized in Columbus. Ohio’s fiscal year 2018-19 budget is scheduled to be finalized and approved by the state legislature and the governor by June 30. State universities are also required by law to have a balanced budget approved and in place by that date.

  • Bringing the past full circle Jun 20, 2017 2:41 PM Alumna Anne Tait ’94 used a Gettysburg residency as inspiration for her creations based on memorial art. A noted expert on gravestone studies, Tait layers intricate embroidery with images from memorials, combining historical formats and materials with modern technology to create a haunting series of artworks.

  • New BGSU courses bring migration topics home to students Jun 20, 2017 9:40 AM Incoming freshmen this fall will have the opportunity to learn about the timely topic of migration as part of their BGSU 1910: First-Year Seminar classes. Four new courses are being added to the list of the one-hour-per-week, one-credit courses, which are taught in engaging, small-group settings as an introduction to college.

  • 2017 Summer Reading List: Robin Yocum Jun 19, 2017 7:00 AM Whether you’re hitting the beach or relaxing on the porch swing, summer can be a great time to catch up on some reading. To help you get started, we’ve asked BGSU faculty and alumni for suggestions. Tune in throughout the summer as we share their top picks.

  • BGSU art students help paint Toledo murals Jun 16, 2017 12:31 PM Fifteen art students from Bowling Green State University help spruce up Toledo neighborhoods as part of senior lecturer Gordon Ricketts' special topics class in mural painting. The two-week workshop is in its eighth year.

  • BGSU receives $750,000 Department of Higher Education innovation program award Jun 15, 2017 4:01 PM The Ohio Department of Higher Education has awarded BGSU with $750,000 for its PK-16 Pathways of Promise project. The award was part of $5 million provided for projects that will enhance the quality of higher education throughout the state while making it more affordable for students.

  • Study shows Toledo water crisis may be linked to virus infection Jun 14, 2017 11:53 AM BGSU biologists Drs. Michael McKay, the Patrick L. and Debra Scheetz Ryan Professor of Biology, and George Bullerjahn, Professor of Research Excellence, are part of a team whose research has discovered that a virus may have played a role in the 2014 Lake Erie toxic algae bloom.

  • Ohio Department of Higher Education funds BGSU campaign to prevent campus sexual violence Jun 13, 2017 9:05 AM BGSU recently received a $10,000 award from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. This was one of 23 awards for education projects designed to prevent sexual violence at Ohio's colleges and universities. The award with support Step Up-Step In, which enhances existing “It’s on Us” programming.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: Following in his father’s footsteps Jun 12, 2017 7:00 AM Christopher Wagenheim asked permission from the president’s office to wear regalia that differed from the rest of Bowling Green State University’s Class of 2017. Not only were his robe and tam black instead of the traditional BGSU brown, they also are family heirlooms.

  • In Style Jun 12, 2017 7:00 AM BGSU alumna Dawnn Karen ’10 is pioneering a new field, fashion psychology, defined as styling from the inside out by bridging the gap between perception and reality. The psychology graduate has expanded this concept into an academic field now educating students from around the world.

  • Making the news Jun 12, 2017 7:00 AM From covering breaking news on major events, to flying with the Air Force on a humanitarian mission, to meeting the president for dinner at the White House, it has been a whirlwind of a career for news anchor and reporter Blair Miller ’98.

  • Thomas Muir vessel acquired by Toledo Museum of Art Jun 6, 2017 11:19 AM The Toledo Museum of Art has purchased a vessel made by award-winning metalsmith Thomas Muir, Distinguished Artist Professor. Muir is head of the jewelry and metalsmithing area in the BGSU School of Art. “Cycladic Figure Impregnated” is the second in a series he created between the mid-1980s and ’90s; the first is in the Art Institute of Chicago.

  • Hooked on hockey Jun 5, 2017 7:00 AM Steve Mears ’02, who majored in telecommunications at BGSU, was named the TV play-by-play announcer for the Pittsburgh Penguins. After serving as host of “NHL Now” on the NHL Network, Mears will begin his tenure as voice of the Penguins starting in the 2017-18 season.

  • Ray Browne legacy is the heart of popular culture research institute Jun 5, 2017 7:00 AM Two dozen national and international scholars visited Bowling Green State University's Ray and Pat Browne Library for Popular Culture Studies and the Music Library and Bill Schurk Music Archives to add depth and details to their popular culture research.

  • BGSU graduate student studies roadkill as conservation tool Jun 1, 2017 8:00 AM BGSU student Lauren Jonaitis studies roadkill in the Oak Openings region as a tool to track what is happening and as a guide to improving planning and decision making. An ecology and conservation biology major from New York, Jonaitis has involved undergraduates in her research project.

  • Scherer and Jabs’ ‘Cooperative Wisdom’ wins gold Nautilus Award Jun 1, 2017 8:00 AM “Cooperative Wisdom: Bringing People Together When Things Fall Apart,” by Dr. Donald Scherer, professor emeritus of philosophy, and BGSU alumna Carolyn Jabs, a journalist and author, is the recipient of a gold Nautilus Award. The Nautilus awards recognize books that transcend barriers of culture, gender, race and class.

  • 2017 Success Stories: Composing a bright future May 29, 2017 7:00 AM Daniel Bayot grew up in an abundantly musical family on the island of Oahu. Bayot’s father is a full-time professional musician and Bruno Mars is his cousin. Bayot took voice lessons throughout his four years at BGSU and graduated with a 3.713 GPA and a Bachelor of Arts in music composition.

  • BGSU, Toledo Opera partner to bring beauty of opera to youth May 29, 2017 7:00 AM A team of Bowling Green State University students from digital arts, graphic design, computer science and music composition collaborated with the Toledo Opera to create a video game to educate and entertain youth about the opera "The Magic Flute."

  • Canoeing for a cause May 29, 2017 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University aviation major Tyler Brezina and two of his friends from high school are canoeing the entire 981 miles of the Ohio River in memory of their classmate who committed suicide. They started their trip in Pittsburgh, and will finish in Cairo, Illinois.

  • BGSU alumnus Robin Yocum finalist for Edgar Allen Poe Award May 25, 2017 9:50 AM Robin Yocum '78 was a recent finalist for the 2017 Edgar Allen Poe Awards, presented by the Mystery Writers of America. Yocum, a journalism major at BGSU, was in the running for Best Paperback Original for his novel "A Brilliant Death."

  • Ash takes initiative to meet student needs May 24, 2017 4:13 PM Bethany Ash, research program manager for COSMOS, was recognized for her many contributions with the 2017 Rookie of the Year Award at the Administrative Staff spring reception. Since joining the University in 2016, she has taken the initiative to improve services and funding for students in the program.

  • Jackson embodies ideals expressed in Ferrari Award May 24, 2017 4:12 PM The criteria for the Administrative Staff’s annual Dr. Michael R. Ferrari Award include innovation and initiative, high performance and building relationships with the University community. Jeffery Jackson, the 2017 winner, exhibits all those and more. Jackson is assistant vice president for student career success and director of the Career Center.

  • Snyder, McLaughlin maintain high standards May 24, 2017 4:11 PM University Animal Facilities technicians Michael McLaughlin and Robert Snyder won the 2017 Classified Staff Team Award for their care and skill in maintaining facilities, enabling faculty and students to conduct animal research, and ensuring BGSU remains in compliance with federal regulations.

  • Bostelman brings skill, care to daily work May 24, 2017 4:09 PM Marsha Bostelman, administrative assistant in the Department of Marketing, received the 2017 Classified Staff Outstanding Service Award at the annual Classified Staff Council awards and reception on May 17. She received a $1,000 check and a plaque bearing her name, to be permanently displayed in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Army veteran destined for leadership in fire service May 22, 2017 7:30 AM Charles Swank, a full-time firefighter near Dublin, Ohio, a devoted husband, and father of five enrolled in BGSU's Fire Administration program to put himself in the best position to be promoted in the career in which he is destined to succeed.

  • Globetrotting from Guam May 22, 2017 7:30 AM Gary Schoenhals, 36, a master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Guam, had worked too hard for too long to let traveling halfway around the globe stop him from receiving his diploma in person from Bowling Green State University.

  • Falcon Proud May 18, 2017 2:38 PM When Bianca Hutchinson ’06 talks about her mom attending BGSU, she sheds tears of joy and is nothing but proud. It’s like how a parent would speak of their own child, but in this case, it’s a child bragging about her own mother, Marisa Hutchinson ’15, ’16.

  • BGSU first public university in Ohio to post checkbook-level expenditures online May 17, 2017 3:22 PM Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel and Bowling Green State University President Mary Ellen Mazey recently announced the launch of BGSU’s online checkbook, making the University the first public university in the state to post its spending on the site. OhioCheckbook.com is home to all state spending information.

  • Faculty Mentor Awards presented to Larsen, Ludy May 17, 2017 12:57 PM Undergraduate researchers and the faculty who inspired them were honored May 2 following the April 22 Undergraduate Research Symposium. Hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, this year’s event had 30 percent more participants than last year’s and included 137 presentations (110 posters and 27 oral presentations).

  • BGSU rugby sevens team to play in national championships May 17, 2017 9:59 AM BGSU Rugby will play in the National Collegiate Sevens Championships in Glendale, Colorado, this weekend (May 19-21). The Falcons defeated the University of Louisville to earn its third straight trip in the sevens version of the game to the national finals.

  • BGSU receives NEH grant to expand migration studies May 12, 2017 1:57 PM BGSU has been awarded major funding under a new grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. “Understanding Migration: Local and Global Perspectives,” co-authored by Dr. Christina Guenther, world languages and cultures, and Dr. Vibha Bhalla, ethnic studies, has been funded for the full amount of $100,000.

  • 2016 Golden Falcon Inductees May 12, 2017 1:53 PM BGSU alumni who have been graduates for 50 or more years were welcomed back to campus on May 9, 2017, for a day of reunion activities and an induction ceremony.

  • Alumni Summer College May 12, 2017 1:39 PM Falcon alumni and friends attended the second annual BGSU alumni Summer College on May 10-12, 2017, for more than 30 non-credit courses, field trips and even living in a residence hall.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: Business of the world May 12, 2017 10:17 AM When Rob Everard, who is graduating with a dual major, enrolled at Bowling Green State University, he already knew he wanted to study abroad. The wide scope of international opportunities, along with the strong business program, convinced him that BGSU was his first choice.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: Mother and daughter graduate together May 12, 2017 10:17 AM Mother and daughter Diana and Olivia Paredes graduated from Bowling Green State University May 6 with bachelor’s degrees in communication. They chose their degrees for different reasons, but agree that graduate school might be the next step for each of them.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: President’s Award recipient prides herself on hard work May 12, 2017 10:17 AM Meghan Murray, a third-generation Falcon and a President’s Award recipient, is graduating from BGSU’s visual communication technology program with a 4.0 GPA. During her time at the University, Murray edited a national PBS show while at WBGU-TV and helped edit an Emmy Award-nominated documentary.

  • I-75 Interchange Public Meeting May 16 May 11, 2017 1:44 PM The Ohio Department of Transportation invites community members to a public meeting to review and comment on the proposed project to upgrade the interchange at Wooster Street and I-75. The project was designed to improve ramp intersection safety, provide safe bike and pedestrian mobility across the interstate, and more.

  • Ribeau, retiring faculty granted emeritus status May 8, 2017 9:48 AM BGSU trustees granted the title of President Emeritus to former President Sidney Ribeau during their May 5 meeting. Ribeau served from 1995-2008. The trustees also granted emeritus status to retired or retiring faculty members and administrators. Emeritus status is conferred in recognition of distinguished service to the University.

  • From class clown to executive dean May 8, 2017 9:05 AM BGSU alumnus William MacDonald, executive dean of regional campuses at the Ohio State University, addressed candidates at the Firelands commencement Saturday, sharing stories of his time on campus and how they shaped him from a class clown into an engaged citizen.

  • A legacy of musical leadership May 8, 2017 8:58 AM For the past 15 years, conductor Stefan Sanderling has brought engaging, educational and innovative symphonic programming to audiences in northwest Ohio. He has also raised the profile of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra nationally and internationally. On April 28, Bowling Green State University honored the maestro with an honorary doctorate of musical arts.

  • Lifetime goals: Be successful, happy, significant May 8, 2017 8:54 AM Anthony Rucci has three degrees from BGSU, and during a commencement ceremony May 5 he bestowed upon the Class of 2017 three wishes: Be successful, happy and significant. Rucci addressed the Graduate College and the colleges of Health and Human Services, Musical Arts, and Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: BGSU graduate advocating for environmental education May 8, 2017 8:49 AM Detroit native Tyeisha Hodges came to BGSU thanks to a PLA Scholarship and a major that focused on her area of interest: the environment. Her BGSU experiences, which included two environmental issues-based internships, led to her having a job before she graduated.

  • Be a beacon May 8, 2017 8:47 AM U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral June Ryan ’84 addressed degree candidates in the College of Arts and Sciences at BGSU's commencement May 6. Ryan received her degree in marine biology and went on to make history in the military. She encouraged graduates to use their degrees to amplify and focus their talents.

  • Promise of possibilities May 8, 2017 8:44 AM BGSU alumna Susan Mucciarone addressed candidates at the commencement program for the colleges of Business Administration and Education and Human Development Saturday afternoon, speaking about the possibilities that lay before them.

  • ‘This University is home to me’ May 8, 2017 8:37 AM Top economist Dr. William (Bill) Easterly takes great pleasure in proving that the East Coast doesn’t have anything on the Midwest when it comes to intellectualism. Easterly was honored at Bowling Green State University’s College of Arts and Sciences commencement May 6 with an honorary doctorate of social sciences.

  • BGSU foundation for real estate success May 8, 2017 8:28 AM David Winstanley first made his mark in chemistry, but it was real estate where he realized his real estate dream. Winstanley received an honorary Doctorate of Business Administration at BGSU’s of Business Administration exercises May 6. He graduated from BGSU in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Chemistry.

  • BGSU board approves new, forward-looking degree programs May 8, 2017 8:00 AM Innovative new programs at the University will increase opportunities for students to engage in international settings. The BGSU Board of Trustees at its May 5 meeting approved additions and changes to academic programs, along with faculty tenure and promotion and a new structure for learning communities.

  • Faculty promotions honor scholarly, artistic achievement May 8, 2017 8:00 AM The University celebrated milestones in faculty academic careers with the granting of promotion and, for some, tenure, approved by the BGSU Board of Trustees at its May 5 meeting.

  • BGSU, WBGU-TV making headlines May 4, 2017 3:03 PM Collaboration among community newspapers and BGSU students, faculty and staff is the driving force behind News90 – a new daily newscast airing weekdays on BGSU’s WBGU-TV, Bowling Green’s PBS affiliate. The newscast gives BGSU students valuable television production experience while creating local programming for WBGU-TV.

  • Smith memoir recalls life of a ‘working class writer’ May 3, 2017 1:53 PM Dr. Larry Smith, professor emeritus of humanities and English at BGSU Firelands, has recently released a memoir, “The Thick of Thin: Memoirs of a Working-Class Writer,” published by Bottom Dog Press. Smith shares his memories of youth in Ohio’s Appalachian country and his and his wife’s journey as they moved north.

  • Achievement honored at 288th BGSU commencement May 3, 2017 1:51 PM Degree candidates at the University’s commencement ceremonies Friday (May 5) and Saturday (May 6) heard from alumni who have gone on to distinguished careers in academia, the Coast Guard and the financial services industry. The Bowling Green campus held three ceremonies, all in the Stroh Center.

  • BGSU to host 3rd annual New Music Gathering May 1, 2017 2:00 PM BGSU’s MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music (MACCM) and College of Musical Arts will host the third annual New Music Gathering May 11-13. The event brings contemporary musicians, artists, administrators and musicologists together to meet, talk and foster relationships in the new music community.

  • Registration ongoing for 5th annual Compliance Day free training May 1, 2017 2:00 PM The University will host a free training to address various aspects of compliance during the fifth annual Compliance Day on June 1. BGSU employees, community members and business professionals have the opportunity to receive training directly from representatives of government agencies.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: Open to all of music’s possibilities May 1, 2017 7:00 AM As a double major in guitar performance with a jazz emphasis and jazz studies in alto sax, Erika Nalow is graduating from Bowling Green State University with a 3.98 GPA and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College of Musical Arts and Honors College.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: Passion for biology fuels graduate’s career path May 1, 2017 7:00 AM William Sberna's passion for biology and support from a faculty mentor encouraged him to follow his research interests. His research into naturally occurring substances which counter antibiotic-resistant superbugs has provided positive results.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: Feeling at home in audiology at BGSU May 1, 2017 7:00 AM Sarah Pilkington grew up in Napoleon, Ohio, just 30 minutes outside of Bowling Green, so she wasn’t too sure if BGSU was the right choice for her. Pilkington, however, visited the University on a preview day and fell in love with the campus and her major, CDIS.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: Weaving a bright future May 1, 2017 7:00 AM Fatima Camara is wasting no time applying the skills she learned in Bowling Green State University's apparel merchandising and product development class as she prepares to launch her own fashion line that pays homage to her West African heritage.

  • Students dig into campus sustainability Apr 26, 2017 3:09 PM BGSU is one step closer to becoming a Tree Campus USA after an early celebration of Arbor Day during the University’s Earth Week. On April 21, the Office of Campus Sustainability hosted a tree planting. About 30 students volunteered to plant the three trees, 7-foot Norway spruces provided by Dasani.

  • Online Textbook Network yields benefits, reduces student costs Apr 26, 2017 3:08 PM BGSU is adding a new option to help students avoid the “sticker shock” of expensive textbooks and the strain that purchasing them can place on their budgets. The University Libraries has joined the Online Textbook Network, which promotes access, affordability and student success through the use of free, open textbooks.

  • Current, former players get a leg up at NFL Sports Media Boot Camp Apr 24, 2017 4:28 PM Dick Maxwell ’70 got to show off BGSU’s Michael & Sara Kuhlin Center to current and former professional football players April 19-22 during the fifth annual NFL Boot Camp: Sports Media. The Kuhlin Center is BGSU’s home of the School of Media and Communication, which debuted in Fall 2016.

  • BGSU biology program on the hunt for phages Apr 24, 2017 1:31 PM The Bowling Green State University biology department is working with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to implement an introductory biology course that offers research experience. BGSU is one of 10 institutions invited to partner for the next five years with the HHMI.

  • Visiting Professors Create Cross-Cultural Connections Apr 24, 2017 8:43 AM Instructors from Thailand and China visit BGSU to exchange and build on ideas for teaching and research.

  • Greek Village receives LEED Gold certification Apr 19, 2017 4:49 PM BGSU learned during Earth Week that the Greek Village received the LEED for Homes Gold certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED is a rating system devised by the USGBC to evaluate the environmental performance of a building and encourage market transformation towards sustainable design.

  • Hans Wildschutte’s work with undergraduate researchers honored Apr 19, 2017 3:05 PM Dr. Hans Wildschutte, biological sciences, received the 2017 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.

  • Hans Wildschutte receives support for research Apr 19, 2017 2:42 PM Biologist Dr. Hans Wildschutte has received the Outstanding Early Career Award for his pioneering research into antibiotic resistance and an innovative, population-based approach to studying interactions between microbial communities. The award enhances the academic career of junior faculty by providing discretionary funds for the support of future scholarly activities.

  • 'Designer-citizen-teacher’ Stucker models power of design Apr 19, 2017 1:33 PM Graphic design division chair Jenn Stucker was presented the 2017 Outstanding Early Career Award at the Faculty Excellence Awards April 13 in recognition of her artistic achievement and engagement. The award is designed to enhance the academic career of junior faculty by providing discretionary funds for the support of future scholarly activities.

  • Light honored for dedication to fire administration program Apr 19, 2017 11:29 AM Dr. Ann Light, director and academic adviser of the fire administration program at the University, received the 2017 Academic Advising and Mentoring Excellence Award. The award recognizes an individual – faculty or staff – or group of individuals, who contribute to the educational development of undergraduate students through effective academic advising and mentoring.

  • Myers honored for comprehensive service to students Apr 19, 2017 11:23 AM Dr. Holly Myers’ commitment to student success has earned her a Faculty Excellence Award. She received the Academic Advising and Mentoring Excellence Award, which recognizes faculty or staff members who contribute to the educational development of undergraduate students through effective academic advising and mentoring.

  • BGSU’s Dr. Moira van Staaden one of two recipients of the 2017 Olscamp Research Award Apr 19, 2017 11:18 AM Dr. Moira van Staaden, biological sciences, is the recipient of the 2017 Olscamp Research Award for her outstanding scholarly accomplishments during the previous three years. She has received almost $5 million in grant funding and is promoting quantitative literacy among BGSU undergraduates, and was a 2015-16 visiting scholar in education at Harvard University.

  • Guzzo honored for robust record of research, publishing Apr 19, 2017 11:15 AM Dr. Karen Guzzo, sociology, received the 2017 Olscamp Research Award for her leadership in the field of sociology. The award is given annually by the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research to a faculty member for outstanding scholarly or creative accomplishments during the previous three years.

  • 'My life's purpose' Apr 17, 2017 9:11 AM BGSU’s Neiko Alvarado was named a 2017 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact. Member presidents are invited annually to nominate one community-committed student from their institution for the fellowship. These nominees are individuals who have demonstrated an investment in finding solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the country and abroad.

  • ‘Lived and breathed Math Camp’ Apr 17, 2017 9:04 AM BGSU senior Kelly Largent recently received the Charles J. Ping Student Service Award from Ohio Campus Compact. The Ping Award was designed to recognize and honor Ohio Campus Compact member undergraduate students for their outstanding leadership and contributions to community service or service-learning on their campus and within their community.

  • Reaching out, growing within Apr 17, 2017 9:01 AM Dr. Brett Holden, theatre and film, has won the David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service, in honor of his outstanding work in service-learning and civic engagement. It was presented by Ohio Campus Compact, a nonprofit membership organization of 41 Ohio colleges and universities.

  • Embrace your opportunities Apr 17, 2017 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University data science student Sarah Hercules has made the most of her time in college by embracing the opportunities that have come her way – something she encourages other students to do as well.

  • 2017 Master Teacher Award Apr 14, 2017 2:30 PM Dr. Andrew Gregory’s enthusiasm for his work and his ability to transmit that zeal to students, plus his commitment to empowering them to develop their own natural curiosity, thinking and analytical skills, have earned him their affection and admiration. Gregory was named the 2017 Master Teacher by the Student Alumni Connection.

  • Academic Advising and Mentoring Excellence Award Apr 14, 2017 2:30 PM Ann Light, director and academic adviser of the fire administration program at the University, received the 2017 Academic Advising and Mentoring Excellence Award. The award recognizes an individual – faculty or staff – or group of individuals, who contribute to the educational development of undergraduate students through effective academic advising and mentoring.

  • BGSU, Toledo Museum of Art present Alarm Will Sound at museum April 21 Apr 14, 2017 2:30 PM Area residents will have the opportunity to experience new music in a new way when acclaimed new music ensemble Alarm Will Sound gives a special performance of “Ten Thousand Birds,” a work commissioned from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer John Luther Adams.

  • Faculty Senate Community Involvement Award Apr 14, 2017 2:30 PM The work of Dr. Mariana Mitova, apparel merchandising and product development, with a local sports organization for children and young adults with disabilities has positively impacted hundreds of students and families, and has earned her the Faculty Senate Community Involvement Award.

  • Faculty Senate Distinguished Service Award Apr 14, 2017 2:30 PM Dr. Mary Natvig, musicology, received the 2017 Faculty Senate Distinguished Service Award for her longtime commitment and dedication to student mentoring and advising, undergraduate education, and support for the arts. The honor included a $1,000 cash prize and a reserved parking spot for a year.

  • Faculty Senate Unit Recognition Award Apr 14, 2017 2:30 PM The Department of Sociology was recognized for its outstanding contributions to education with the 2017 Faculty Senate Unit Recognition Award, because of its dedication to undergraduate research. Its nationally recognized faculty are seeking funding to support undergraduate students through paid positions on their research project teams.

  • Faculty Senate leadership Award Apr 14, 2017 2:30 PM Dr. Nathan Richardson, chair of the Department of Romance and Classical Studies, received the 2017 Faculty Senate recognition for Chair/School Director Leadership. Richardson was credited with providing wise leadership during the process of merging with the Department of German, Russian and East Asian Languages.

  • President’s Award for Collaborative Research and Creative Work Apr 14, 2017 2:30 PM Dr. Sue Carter Wood, director of the rhetoric and writing doctoral program, led an archival research project that supports both education and the preservation of BGSU history. In recognition of this effort, she received a President’s Award for Collaborative Research and Creative Work at the 2017 Faculty Excellence Awards.

  • Professor of Creative Arts Excellence Apr 14, 2017 2:30 PM Dr. Mikel Kuehn, a professor of composition in the College of Musical Arts, was named the 2017 Professor of Creative Arts Excellence at the Faculty Excellence Awards April 13.

  • Professor of Research Excellence Apr 14, 2017 2:30 PM Dr. Cynthia Baron, Department of Theatre and Film, was named a Professor of Research Excellence at the Faculty Excellence Awards April 13. A prolific scholar, she is internationally recognized for her scholarship in film studies, particularly in the areas of acting and stardom.

  • Professor of Service Excellence Apr 14, 2017 2:30 PM Dr. Kefa Otiso, geography, has applied his academic expertise, life experience and professional skills to improving life or others. The University named him a Professor of Service Excellence, for faculty who have established national and international recognition through professional service, public service and/or external engagement through their work at BGSU.

  • Free compliance training June 1 Apr 12, 2017 3:35 PM BGSU employees, community members and area businesses and professionals have the opportunity to receive free training in many aspects of compliance directly from representatives of government agencies during the fifth annual Compliance Day. Hosted by the Office of Human Resources, the event will take place on campus June 1.

  • Earth Week 2017 Apr 12, 2017 2:15 PM Inspiring the community to take “Action Today for a Better Tomorrow” is the goal of Earth Week 2017 (April 17-21). The week includes the popular annual Eco-Fair, guest lectures, an environmental-themed film, a tree planting and the regular Friday Night Lights. All events are free and open to the community.

  • Yearlong Dance Marathon activities raise more than $350,000 Apr 10, 2017 3:19 PM The 22nd annual, student-led Dance Marathon raised a total of $369,457.34, including $92,000 for this weekend’s ZiggyThon and $134,086.22 from Bike for Tikes. These philanthropic efforts benefit Mercy Children’s Hospital, which is part of the Children’s Miracle Network.

  • BGSU students pitch business ideas during The Hatch Apr 7, 2017 4:48 PM BGSU student entrepreneurs vied for funds to launch their businesses in a format similar to the television show “Shark Tank” during The Hatch on April 6. This is the fifth year for the event in which alumni investors make equity investments providing real money for students to launch real businesses.

  • ‘Well Born’ heads toward premiere Apr 7, 2017 3:04 PM The Studio Experience class offers BGSU students in film production the opportunity to take part in making a short film, and to play a variety of roles over the course of its three semesters, from pre-production to production to post-production. This year’s film is “Well Born,” a science fiction tale.

  • ‘Our Dear Bowling Green’ Apr 6, 2017 3:18 PM Alumnus Cory Breth credits his BGSU family with helping him to start his music career. The 2012 graduate has recorded two albums and performed with well-known bands. He’s also a Spanish teacher and worship leader.

  • Three inducted into Hamilton Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Hall of Fame Apr 6, 2017 3:05 PM Three Bowling Green State University alumni were inducted into the 2017 Hamilton Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Hall of Fame on April 5 in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union during Entrepreneurship Week.

  • STEM faculty develop creative approaches to boost student learning Apr 5, 2017 2:52 PM Faculty at BGSU and Owens Community College are developing novel approaches to undergraduate teaching. Next semester, eight innovative projects will begin, with Venture grants from Project SEA Change: Improving Instruction and Enhancing Student Success in the STEM Disciplines, a $3 million National Science Foundation grant received by Dr. Moira van Staaden.

  • Animation artist draws on expertise for BGSU visit Apr 5, 2017 2:51 PM The University’s Digital Arts program welcomes animation industry expert John Nevarez to campus this weekend for workshops and a public lecture.

  • Beerman enhances ‘An Iliad’ with original music, performance Apr 5, 2017 2:50 PM Dr. Burton Beerman, Distinguished Artist Professor Emeritus, brings his singular talents as a composer and performer to a new interpretation of Homer’s tragedy “The Iliad.” The Valentine Theatre in Toledo will present the one-man show “An Iliad” this weekend, performed by Toledo actor Paul Causman, accompanied by Beerman onstage and through multimedia elements.

  • Third among 30 Apr 5, 2017 11:40 AM The BGSU Falcon Forensics and Debate Team recently placed third in the nation and earned the national title in International Public Debate Association (IPDA) Debate at the 2017 Novice National Championships held on the campus of Western Florida University in Pensacola.

  • BGSU alumna keeps BGSU graduates in the supply chain Apr 3, 2017 10:26 AM As a 1998 graduate with a degree in Purchasing & Materials Management/Production & Operations Management, Amanda Christian is the vice president and corporate director of procurement for a major government contractor. She received a sound education at BGSU, and has hired 18 University graduates that bring the same work ethic and foundation to the job.

  • Bravo! BGSU Apr 3, 2017 10:22 AM Nearly $80,000 was raised for student arts scholarships at the third annual Bravo! BGSU on April 1. Bravo! BGSU celebrated the very best of the University’s arts – from the College of Musical Arts, School of Art, Department of Theatre and Film, the Creative Writing Program and the Dance Program.

  • BGSU gaming team competes at SXSW conference Apr 3, 2017 10:08 AM A team of BGSU students representing digital arts and computer science has created a video game that earned the opportunity to be exhibited and pitched at South by Southwest. The team plans to release the game for free on their website once it is completed.

  • College of Musical Arts celebrates the rare serpent horn in residency, concert Apr 1, 2017 3:00 PM The College of Musical Arts will host a three-day residency on the serpent, featuring Douglas Yeo, the leading scholar on the instrument. Events include a free public concert, a seminar and a lesson on playing the serpent, plus master classes on the serpent and the trombone.

  • BGSU, Ohio Department of Higher Ed launch ‘Give Back. Go Forward.’ Apr 1, 2017 8:45 AM BGSU and the Ohio Department of Higher Education have launched Give Back. Go Forward., a volunteer initiative that gives community members age 60 and older the opportunity to volunteer at least 100 hours and receive a three-hour tuition voucher.

  • Northwest Ohio to benefit from $8.7 million award, partnership with BGSU Mar 30, 2017 4:44 PM NextTech, a collaborative organization comprised of BGSU, Mercy Health, ProMedica, and the University of Toledo, was awarded a $8.7 million grant as the Entrepreneurial Service Provider (ESP) for Northwest Ohio by the Ohio Third Frontier Board. The grant includes the calendar years 2017 and 2018.

  • Falcon Forensics and Debate Team talks its way to the top Mar 29, 2017 2:00 PM The BGSU Falcon Forensics and Debate Team recently placed third in the nation and earned the national title in International Public Debate Association (IPDA) Debate at the 2017 Novice National Championships held on the campus of Western Florida University in Pensacola.

  • Changing the World Through Education Mar 28, 2017 11:15 AM Twenty English language teachers from around the globe recently completed at six-week fellowship at BGSU to learn new teaching techniques and address gender inequality issues.

  • BGSU, city of Sandusky create pilot partnership Mar 27, 2017 10:20 AM Bowling Green State University and the city of Sandusky recently kicked off a pilot partnership, the Vital Communities Initiative, which aims to pair BGSU students and faculty members with Ohio communities to identify and address projects that serve the public good.

  • bGAB trip leaves mammoth impression Mar 27, 2017 10:11 AM Every spring dozens of BGSU students skip the beach and instead devote their time volunteering for a community partner as part of BG Alternative Breaks. This March, students who participated in this student-led program within the Center for Community and Civic Engagement visited Kentucky, North Carolina and Virginia.

  • BGSU honors dedicated faculty and staff Mar 24, 2017 4:00 PM Friends and colleagues gathered in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union March 23 to celebrate the years of service to the University of BGSU faculty and staff. The appreciation event honored employees for service ranging from five to 50 years, and those who have recently retired.

  • Northwest Ohio colleges, 180th Fighter Wing support higher degree attainment Mar 24, 2017 4:00 PM Bowling Green State University joined four other institutions of higher education and the 180th Fighter Wing March 22 to support higher degree attainment. The agreement supports the goals of the state of Ohio to increase the educational attainment of Ohioans by 2025.

  • BGSU Opera Theater brings Kurt Weill’s ‘Street Scene’ to Donnell stage Mar 22, 2017 3:18 PM Northwest Ohio audiences will get to see a rare area production of Kurt Weill’s operatic masterpiece “Street Scene” March 24 and 26. BGSU’s Opera Theater will produce the piece with the help of a $10,000 grant from the Kurt Weill Foundation.

  • Students recognized for diversity studies Mar 22, 2017 3:12 PM Undergraduate researchers won awards for their projects related to diversity at the second annual Undergraduate Symposium on Diversity March 21, hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship. Their research topics ranged from Medicare recipients to the impact of black women’s hairstyles on job attainment.

  • 10 alumni honored at College Alumni Awards event Mar 20, 2017 7:00 AM For more than 100 years, Bowling Green State University has celebrated accomplished individuals for service to their professions, their communities and to the University. On March 18, 10 alumni were honored for their contributions at the College Alumni Awards. Alumni were chosen to represent each of the University’s colleges, highlighting the diverse disciplines of a comprehensive university.

  • Arts and Sciences hosts Common Read lectures Mar 17, 2017 3:00 PM The College of Arts and Sciences is hosting two lectures this month featuring alumni whose talks will address the theme of this year’s BGSU Common Read book, “A More Beautiful Question,” by Warren Berger. David Kennedy and Rick Valicenti are the invited speakers for the college’s Common Read lectures.

  • Reconciling capitalism and environmentalism topic of Lamb Peace Lecture Mar 17, 2017 3:00 PM It often seems that environmentalism and capitalism are mutually exclusive, but is there a way the two can coexist and even promote common goals? Award-winning author Hunter Lovins says there is. She will present “Creating a ‘Regenerative Economy’ to Transform Global Finance into a Force for Good” as this year’s Lamb Peace Lecturer at the University.

  • Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 19-25 Mar 17, 2017 3:00 PM Ohio’s Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week provides the opportunity for Ohioans to prepare for the potential of severe weather, including lightning, flooding, flash flooding, tornadoes and extreme heat. BGSU’s Emergency Management offers tips to prepare.

  • Student Teacher Forges a Path of Service for the Next Generation Mar 15, 2017 4:11 PM Middle Childhood Education major Kelly Largent helped bring classroom lessons to life for a group of Bowling Green fifth-graders with an inspiring community service project helping local families.

  • Industrial and organizational psychology ranked No. 2 in nation Mar 15, 2017 3:17 PM U.S. News & World Report has once again ranked BGSU’s industrial and organizational psychology program one of the best in the nation. The program is tied for No. 2 on the recently released list of 2018 Best Grad Schools Rankings.

  • Two-day Teaching and Learning Fair to examine ‘How Learning Works’ Mar 15, 2017 3:12 PM “How Learning Works: Strategies for Success’ is the theme of the annual Teaching and Learning Fair. The fair will feature concurrent sessions, a special Collab Lab activity and a keynote address by Dr. Chad Hershock, of Carnegie Mellon University.

  • BGSU to close golf course at year end Mar 15, 2017 10:00 AM Bowling Green State University will close its Forrest Creason golf course at the end of the 2017 season. The University determined that the course cannot reverse more than a decade of declining revenues and a mounting operating deficit given the northwest Ohio golf market and national trends.

  • Building an innovative workforce topic of State of the Region Conference Mar 10, 2017 1:09 PM The Center for Regional Development will host the State of the Region Conference on March 20 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Perrysburg. Innovative workforce strategies is the theme. Mark E. Schweitzer, senior vice president for external outreach and regional analytics at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, will give the keynote address.

  • Bach expert to prepare BGSU music students for ‘St. John Passion’ performance Mar 10, 2017 12:56 PM Bach expert and lyric tenor Dr. Christopher M. Cock will share his knowledge with students in the College of Musical Arts and local audiences March 13-15 as the 2017 Helen McMaster Endowed Professor in Vocal and Choral Studies. He will prepare music students to perform Bach’s “St. John Passion.”

  • Family tradition Mar 9, 2017 9:36 AM Michael Gasbarro ’78 looks back at his time at BGSU with fond memories, but, more important, the University is where he learned a vital business lesson. Gasbarro is the CEO of Prime Equipment Group, a family business that manufactures and sells large-scale machines for chicken and turkey processing plants.

  • Westward ho! Mar 9, 2017 9:00 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Randy Haberkamp ’79 turned an interest in journalism into a love for film that continues to this day. Haberkamp is currently the managing director of preservation and foundation programs at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

  • Classroom is a comfortable home for BGSU alumnus Mar 7, 2017 10:51 AM Ray Johnson ’65 left the family farm to get an education, and that launched a career in the academic field that lasted more than four decades. Johnson is grateful that BGSU provided the foundation for his long tenure in education, and has given annually since 1966 to the University.

  • Six women honored at annual award ceremony Mar 6, 2017 10:05 AM BGSU students, faculty and staff who have the excellence, ingenuity and ability to overcome barriers for women were honored at the 4th annual Women of Distinction Awards March 1. The women selected for this honor represent diverse backgrounds, personal characteristics and life experiences. They are also lifelong advocates for promoting equity for women and girls everywhere.

  • Student success: BGSU Russian Program hosts Ohio Olympiada of Spoken Russian Mar 1, 2017 1:24 PM BGSU students scored high in a statewide Russian competition hosted by the University on Feb. 25, in the Bowen Thompson-Student Union. Seventy participants from Ohio universities and colleges and Wayne State University took part. This is the third time BGSU has hosted the event since its inception in 2010.

  • Spiritual struggles and mental health Mar 1, 2017 1:23 PM Phrases like “spiritual struggle” and “experiential avoidance” might not typically be heard in everyday conversation, but a short chat with Bowling Green State University psychology professor Dr. Kenneth Pargament and alumna Dr. Carmen Oemig Dworsky explains why they should be. And why they are important concepts for college students to understand.

  • A shell of an existence Feb 27, 2017 1:56 PM BGSU biology graduate student Preston Thompson spent his winter break volunteering at El Parque Marino del Pacifico in Costa Rica, aiding marine wildlife. He was inspired to raise $10,000 for the organization to fund improvements to its facility so that it can help more turtles and wildlife in need.

  • Successful internship paved the way Feb 27, 2017 9:50 AM Rachel Sieracke signed a contract for a job two days before she graduated from BGSU with a degree in Tourism, Leisure and Event Planning (TLEP) in May 2016. Her achievement didn’t come without a lot of hard work — most notably an internship in Washington, D.C. leading into her senior year.

  • Pet Therapy presentation kicks off spring series of Optimal Aging Institute Feb 24, 2017 3:30 PM The first program in the Optimal Aging Institute’s spring series focused on pet therapy and included a demonstration and research by students and faculty, with invited guests and pets. Drs. Cynthia Spitler, gerontology; Christopher Dunn, criminal justice; and community members shared the benefits of animal contact among the elderly and people with disabilities.

  • ‘Get in Formation: Women of Color and Contemporary Activism’ is focus of events Feb 24, 2017 3:30 AM “Activism from Where You Are” is the keynote event in this year’s Women’s History Month celebrations. The overarching theme of the month’s events is “Get in Formation: Women of Color and Contemporary Activism.” Sponsored by the Women’s Center and the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program, there are activities for people of all ages.

  • Superheroes catapult to blockbuster status Feb 23, 2017 12:35 PM Hollywood’s live-action superhero films currently dominate the worldwide box-office, with the characters enjoying more notoriety through their feature film and television depictions than ever before. Professor Jeffrey A. Brown's book argues that this immense popularity reveals deep cultural concerns about politics, gender, ethnicity, patriotism and consumerism after the events of 9/11.

  • González brings intercultural aspect to communication Feb 22, 2017 2:34 PM Dr. Alberto González, chair of the communication studies department in the School of Media and Communication, was named a Distinguished University Professor by the BGSU Board of Trustees at the Feb. 17 meeting. He is a leading scholar in intercultural and Latino/a Studies.

  • Dubow's studies of violence’s effects on children have wide impact Feb 22, 2017 1:45 PM Eric Dubow, a BGSU professor of psychology, was named Distinguished Research Professor by the BGSU Board of Trustees for his groundbreaking research into the effects of childhood violence and its remedies.

  • Broadcasting his future Feb 20, 2017 9:40 AM Evan Pivnick, a media production and studies major at Bowling Green State University, realized his hockey broadcasting dream on Feb. 11 when he called the Falcons’ 3-0 victory over Mercyhurst University with Mike “Doc” Emrick during the 50th anniversary of the Ice Arena.

  • BGSU trustees announce private gifts, approve naming of new College of Business Administration building Feb 17, 2017 3:13 PM Private gifts were announced at the BGSU Board of Trustees meeting Feb. 17 that will reshape the Bowling Green campus as well as the student experience in years to come. The board also took action on room and meal plan rates, changes to the academic calendar and new campus facilities.

  • Maurers make visionary investment Feb 17, 2017 2:13 PM With their significant gift, Robert and Patricia Maurer of Bowling Green are providing major support for the new College of Business Administration building at BGSU campus. In recognition of their generous gift, and longtime support of numerous endeavors, the new CBA facility will be called the Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center.

  • University trustees provide support for essential CBA project Feb 17, 2017 2:08 PM The Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center, the new College of Business Administration building at BGSU, has received support from many people, including members of the University Board of Trustees and their spouses. Through their generous gifts, they have made major gifts to help bring this important project closer to reality.

  • Foundation in place for new CBA building thanks to transformational gifts Feb 17, 2017 2:02 PM With the support of several major gifts, the new CBA building at BGSU will become the cutting-edge educational facility of the future. BGSU alumni Paul and Margo Hooker; Peggy Schmeltz and her late husband, William; and Michael and Mary Lee McGranaghan will fund essential elements of this state-of-the-art learning center.

  • Financial Aid staff puts heart into helping students Feb 15, 2017 4:45 PM Valentine’s Day is made even sweeter each year for student employees in the Office of Student Financial Aid. The entire staff pitches in to hold a scholarship bake sale and raffle to help support their education. The festive table in the Administration Building Feb. 14 was loaded with treats, raffle prizes and clever decorations.

  • Ostrowski receives CAREER Award to support groundbreaking research in photochemistry Feb 15, 2017 2:37 PM The National Science Foundation has awarded BGSU photochemist Dr. Alexis Ostrowski a CAREER grant of nearly $600,000 to fund her research over the next five years. Ostrowski recently received another $250,000 in funding for a second project looking at using the power of light to transform animal waste into fertilizer.

  • Aspiring math teachers multiply their learning with trip to China Feb 15, 2017 11:30 AM A new study abroad course brought a dozen aspiring math teachers from BGSU to China to help their peers at Hunan Normal University implement math camps for middle schoolers.

  • A family affair Feb 13, 2017 2:54 PM On a night that celebrated the past there were two clear winners for the future of the Slater Family Ice Arena: BGSU and the community. Those were the sentiments shared Feb. 11 during the 50th anniversary of the Ice Arena by President Mary Ellen Mazey, Scott Hamilton and Scott Slater.

  • Making safer classrooms Feb 13, 2017 2:49 PM BGSU alumna Dr. Cheryl Lero Jonson is currently doing a comparative analysis researching a common active shooter responses – traditional lockdown compared to A.L.i.C.E., or alert, lockdown, inform, counter and evacuate – to help determine which technique is most successful in keeping people safe in intruder events.

  • Roomful of Teeth to share musical virtuosity with students, community Feb 13, 2017 10:45 AM The exciting, Grammy Award-winning a cappella vocal project Roomful of Teeth is this year’s Hansen Series artists in residence. The community is invited to attend their free concert, sit in on master classes and hear their perspectives at a panel discussion.

  • Faces behind the flag: Algeria Feb 13, 2017 7:00 AM Meriem Mechehoud, from Algeria, is earning her second master’s degree from BGSU. Her first was in American culture studies and now the Master of Arts in Cross-Cultural and International Education. Mechehoud is dedicated to promoting cultural exchange to break barriers between the Middle East and the United States.

  • Student-created Shadow Co. has a bright future Feb 13, 2017 7:00 AM When Joe Lisa and Daniel Kramer came to BGSU, they expected to graduate with a world-class education. What the sophomore and freshman didn’t expect was the opportunity to start their own business. Lisa was a resident advisor in Kramer’s dorm, and the two got to know each other as fellow business majors.

  • Life of activism got its start on campus Feb 8, 2017 2:37 PM Nick Licata, a 1969 political science graduate, helped launch the SDS chapter on campus and then led the student body before his post-graduate work took him to Seattle where he was a progressive member of the city council for 18 years. Licata helped push through legislation related to paid sick leave, the minimum wage, and fair housing. He has released a book titled: “Becoming a Citizen Activist”.

  • Moore to collaborate, expand research as Fulbright Scholar in Sweden Feb 8, 2017 2:00 PM Dr. Paul Moore, biological sciences, has been named a Fulbright Scholar for 2017-18, and will spend six months at Lund University, the highest-ranked university in Sweden. He will be there from September through February 2018. He will collaborate with researchers there, expanding his research and learning new techniques and systems.

  • Dr. Susan K. Lang ‘72 honored as top school superintendent in the state Feb 8, 2017 10:02 AM Dr. Susan K. Lang ’72 was honored as the top school superintendent in Ohio for her outstanding leadership and innovation in education.

  • Local Medal of Honor recipient to appear on WBGU-TV’s ‘The Journal’ Feb 7, 2017 3:51 PM Northwest Ohio native and Navy SEAL Edward C. Byers Jr. will appear on Thursday’s edition of WBGU-TV’s “The Journal.” Byers is one of the youngest living recipients of the medal, which he received in 2016. This week’s edition of “The Journal” airs at 8:30 p.m. Thursday on WBGU-TV.

  • Dr. Bruce Moss named Music Educator of the Year Feb 3, 2017 9:22 AM Dr. Bruce Moss, a professor and the director of band activities for 23 years in BGSU's College of Musical Arts, was named Ohio Education Association's 2017 Most Outstanding Educator of the Year. The award recognizes an OMEA member each year for outstanding service, dedication and overall contribution to music education.

  • Ray illuminates Glass Pavilion in commemorative book Feb 1, 2017 11:39 AM Dr. Katerina Rüedi Ray, director of BGSU’s School of Art, has contributed one of three main essays in “A Clear Vision: The Glass Pavilion in Context,” published by the Toledo Museum of Art in celebration of the pavilion’s 10th anniversary. Ray wrote on the architectural importance of the transparent structure.

  • Voices at BGSU Ladies Ensemble wins first place Feb 1, 2017 9:01 AM The Voices at BGSU Ladies Ensemble won first place at the 2017 Detroit Spiritual Festival on Jan. 27. The festival, which is sponsored by the United Voices of Detroit, included solo and choir performances. This is the ensemble’s first year competing.

  • Black History Month offers social, scholarly, arts events Feb 1, 2017 8:00 AM A full month of events is planned for February at BGSU in commemoration of Black History Month. In addition to nearly daily student-oriented activities, the University invites the community to participate in numerous events related to culture, history and social issues.

  • Adventures in Retailing Jan 30, 2017 2:45 PM Students form the apparel merchandising and product development program traveled to New York City for the nation’s largest retail conference and expo, and two BGSU students were honored with scholarships at the event.

  • Martin Luther King Jr. and a Life of Integrity: A Conversation with Dr. Cornel West Jan 30, 2017 1:23 PM WBGU sat down with longtime champion for social justice Dr. Cornel West, groundbreaking author of such books as “Race Matters,” public intellectual and Harvard University professor of applied philosophy, for a wide-ranging discussion before his BGSU address on Feb. 19.

  • Beth Macy '86 explores racism in 'Truevine' Jan 30, 2017 7:00 AM BGSU alumna Beth Macy's best-selling "Truevine" is a tale of greed combatted by a mother’s love and persistence, and the emotional, political and financial effects of racism on a single family in rural Virginia. Her book creates an important and unusual window into understanding racism in contemporary America.

  • Emeritus biology faculty member earns posthumous lifetime achievement award Jan 27, 2017 2:16 PM Dr. William Hann, a longtime BGSU biological sciences professor, had a history of helping others. His dedication to the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) earned him a Lifetime Achievement Award, which was presented posthumously at the Armed Services Blood Program’s annual meeting in October.

  • Undergraduates share research into diversity, inclusion Jan 25, 2017 2:14 PM Undergraduate researchers who tackled issues related to diversity and conclusion presented their findings Jan. 20 at the second annual Undergraduate Symposium on Diversity: Opportunities and Challenges for the Inclusion of Diversity in Higher Education and Society. The event was organized by the Center for Undergraduate Scholarship and Research.

  • Accordionist from Greece continues rich musical exchange Jan 25, 2017 9:30 AM Panagiotis Andreoglou, an accordionist from Greece, is a Fulbright Scholar at BGSU this semester who is working with the faculty and staff in in the College of Musical Arts’ program in contemporary music. He will give three public performances and presentations.

  • ‘Always Ready, Always There’ Jan 23, 2017 7:00 AM As a Bowling Green State University student employee in the Office of Nontraditional and Military Student Services, Keylin Freeman, who is also a member of the National Guard, stands ready to help other veterans navigate college.

  • BGSU athletics recognized for diversity, inclusion Jan 20, 2017 5:02 PM BGSU's athletics department earned the NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association's 2017 Award for Diversity and Inclusion. The department was honored at the NCAA Convention on Jan. 20 in Nashville, Tenn. The award is a partnership between the NCAA and MOAA to recognize and celebrate universities that embrace diversity and inclusion.

  • West promotes Martin Luther King’s philosophy Jan 20, 2017 2:41 PM Nearly 1,000 people packed into the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Jan. 19 to hear Dr. Cornel West speak about the man Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

  • ‘Urgency of Now’ is focus of ICS lectures Jan 20, 2017 1:38 PM The 2017 Spring Speaker Series hosted by the University’s Institute for the Study of Culture and Society (ICS) looks at “The Urgency of the Moment: Institutions, Inequality and Action.”

  • New cohort to address aspects of strategic plan Jan 20, 2017 1:36 PM Participants in the 2017 Bowling Green Leadership Academy heard from President Mary Ellen Mazey about qualities of leadership and BGSU’s challenges and successes at the first meeting of the semester. They will develop their own leadership skills and apply them to moving forward the University’s strategic plan.

  • Celebrating service Jan 18, 2017 11:12 AM More than 1,000 Bowling Green State University students, faculty and staff participated in the 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 16. During the annual event, volunteers assisted community partners at 48 sites and community partners designed service projects for the volunteers to complete as a team.

  • BGSU alumnus assists in University’s quest to become ‘StormReady’ Jan 18, 2017 9:00 AM As part of its efforts to become a StormReady University, BGSU’s Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Management Office has purchased 200 emergency alert weather radios at a wholesale price thanks to alumnus Karl Strauss ’76, the owner of Alert Works Ltd., which provided the radios.

  • Sociology research supported by nearly $2 million in grants Jan 17, 2017 8:39 AM Bowling Green State University recently was awarded three grants for sociology research totaling nearly $2 million. The largest grant is $1.1 million from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development/National Institutes of Health (NICHD/NIH) for the support of the Center for Family and Demographic Research.

  • U.S. News ranks BGSU’s online criminal justice master's program No. 8 Jan 10, 2017 9:38 AM Bowling Green State University's online criminal justice masters program has been recognized as one of the nation’s best in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Online Programs” rankings.

  • Three BGSU fall sports student-athletes named First Team All-Americans Jan 10, 2017 9:33 AM BGSU punter Joseph Davidson and two players from the men’s soccer team recently were named Academic All-Americans by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Davidson was the 10th Football player in program history to be named an Academic All-American.

  • Emergency weather policies Jan 9, 2017 2:11 PM With winter weather always a concern early in the spring semester, students, faculty, staff and visitors are reminded that every effort will be made to keep the University open; however, under severe and extreme circumstances, BGSU may delay the opening of the University, cancel some or all classes and/or activities, or implement an emergency closing.

  • The music man Jan 9, 2017 10:23 AM Through his careful curation, donor management and subject expertise, BGSU’s Music Library and Sound Recordings Archives have come to reflect his expertise and knowledge. Bill Schurk, who retired at the end of December, has given generously with in-kind and cash gifts totaling more than $460,000 to help to expand the Archive’s focus. As a result, the Archive is -- in many people’s eyes -- synonymous with him.

  • Newsmakers get their due Jan 9, 2017 7:00 AM Three of the seven inductees into the Press Club of Cleveland’s 2016 Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame are Bowling Green State University alumni. The induction ceremony was held recently in Westlake.

  • Blame 'food coma' on the brain Jan 6, 2017 4:00 PM BGSU neuroscientist Dr. Robert Huber and Scripps collaborators’ research into fruit fly behavior has helped expand our understanding of some important neurobiological connections between eating and sleep — including the infamous “food coma” felt after a big meal.

  • Mills named to working group on air service to small communities Jan 4, 2017 1:17 PM Dr. Russell Mills, a Research Fellow at the University’s Center for Regional Development and associate professor of political science, has been named to the Working Group on Improving Air Service to Small Communities of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

  • Kolla to teach, research as Fulbright-Nehru Fellow in India Jan 4, 2017 12:21 PM Dr. Sri Kolla, a professor of electronics and computer engineering technologies, will serve this year in India as a Fulbright-Nehru Scholar at the Indian Institute of Science. Kolla will teach classes and work with researchers to develop systems that conserve electrical energy and properly control the electrical power network.

  • Honors Experience Study Abroad Scholarship Dec 19, 2016 5:13 PM The Honors College believes that encountering other cultures plays a key role in our intellectual, personal, professional, and social development. Therefore, the college is offering a one-time $2,000 Honors Experience scholarship to apply toward a study abroad experience at BGSU.

  • First McGranaghan scholarship awarded to honors student Kathleen Capozello Dec 19, 2016 5:11 PM The recently established Michael and Mary Lee McGranaghan Academic Excellence Scholarship designated for a student in both the College of Business and the Honors College works to ensure that the next generation of business leaders receive the same outstanding education at BGSU. Kathleen Capozello is the first recipient of the scholarship.

  • Speech therapist’s Honors experiences and communication skills provide a strong foundation in Japan Dec 19, 2016 5:01 PM As an undergraduate student, Jaime Michise ’08, ’10 felt like the Honors College and Bowling Green State University were home, and the other honors students, staff and faculty became like family. Now living in Japan, Jaime has realized that she can create a family wherever she goes.

  • Research and mentorship guide Drew Ashby-King’s future to graduate school Dec 19, 2016 4:45 PM Drew Ashby-King, a BGSU Honors student who is majoring in communication studies, performed research with Drs. Lisa Hanasono and Krishna Han. Besides the research opportunity, what has been most meaningful is the support Hanasono has given him beyond his academic work at BGSU.

  • 2016 Success Stories: A conversation of music Dec 19, 2016 7:00 AM Caleb Georges, who is from Babonneau, St. Lucia, started playing the viola when he was 13 years old. His first teacher of the instrument that he said “is not as scratchy as the violin,” Diane Cline Hastings, was a recent graduate of Bowling Green State University at the time.

  • 2016 Success Stories: Connected to BGSU's values Dec 19, 2016 7:00 AM Katie Stygles had her first introduction to Bowling Green State University in 2003 as a member of AmeriCorps. Now, not only is Stygles graduating with a Ph.D. in higher education administration, her connection with BGSU is continuing as she was hired as the coordinator of LGBT Programs in December.

  • A bowtie affair with BGSU Dec 19, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Christopher Bernheisel ’98 has always had a love of learning. Bernheisel said it's a trait that was nurtured by the late Dr. Eliot Blinn at Bowling Green State University. Bernheisel, who grew up in Perrysburg, Ohio, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from BGSU in 1998.

  • Belief in self served Duane ‘D.C.’ Crenshaw ’91 well Dec 19, 2016 7:00 AM Duane “D.C.” Crenshaw learned a valuable lesson in 2008. That’s the message the Ohio native and former football player delivered to graduates of the colleges of Arts and Sciences and Education and Human Development during commencement Saturday morning at the Stroh Center.

  • Mark Sirower found his passion at BGSU Dec 19, 2016 7:00 AM It took awhile for Mark Sirower to discover passion during his time at Bowling Green State University, but once he did he never looked back. Sirower changed his major a handful of times at BGSU before graduating in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in finance from the College of Business Administration.

  • Parking Services’ Toys for Tickets a success Dec 16, 2016 2:32 PM Students, faculty, staff and community members who received tickets from the University’s Parking Services traded in nearly 600 toys for their tickets this holiday season in the inaugural Toys for Tickets program. Receiving the toys were Wood County Children’s Services and Wood County Children’s Resource Center.

  • Commencement ceremonies slated Dec. 16, 17 Dec 15, 2016 10:13 AM More than 1,000 BGSU students will start the new year as degree holders, following commencement ceremonies this weekend. The University will hold two events, on Friday, Dec. 16, and Saturday, Dec. 17, in the Stroh Center.

  • Pelini ant research provides long-term look at effects of climate change Dec 14, 2016 2:52 PM The world of forest ants may provide a macrocosm of the complex reactions and interactions among species affected by global climate change, according to a research project involving BGSU biologist Dr. Shannon Pelini.

  • 2016 Success Stories: Built for the family business Dec 12, 2016 7:00 AM Even though Shawn Murphy comes from a construction family, he believes his career will be built to last thanks to his degree from Bowling Green State University. Murphy is graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in construction management from the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering.

  • 2016 Success Stories: Honored to graduate from BGSU Dec 12, 2016 7:00 AM Because Haley Altman took enough post-secondary advanced placement courses at Napoleon High school in northwest Ohio, she was a sophomore when she arrived at Bowling Green State University. Just two and a half years later, Altman is graduating with Honors specializing in speech-language pathology -- oh, and a 4.0 GPA.

  • 2016 Success Stories: Internships, leadership role helped shape specialized career Dec 12, 2016 7:00 AM Even though Raven Aurand grew up just 30 minutes from BGSU, she didn’t realize how special the University was until she experienced it firsthand. Aurand is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a dual specialization in business analytics and intelligence and management with a focus in human resources.

  • 2016 Success Stories: True Grit Dec 12, 2016 7:00 AM Gregory Shaw turned a health issue into a career path and found his passion for film production. Along the way he learned many skills and made numerous connections that helped him develop into a driven, focused professional.

  • Transformational gift secures BGSU Ice Arena future Dec 9, 2016 3:00 PM BGSU graduate Scott Slater has been supporting the hockey program since his days as a student more than 45 years ago, and has continued that effort by hosting Falcon hockey players, providing substantial support for the Bring Back the Glory campaign, and now making a major gift that will secure the future of the Ice Arena, which is an essential part of the greater Bowling Green community. In recognition of his decades of strong support, BGSU will rename the facility the Slater Family Ice Arena.

  • BGSU approves honorary namings, new software engineering degree Dec 9, 2016 1:33 PM The BGSU Board of Trustees at its Dec. 9 meeting approved the naming of a number of campus spaces and facilities in honor of donors as well as initial funding for the next stage of major building upgrades. In addition, the board approved of a new major in software engineering.

  • A world of Indian music Dec 7, 2016 3:34 PM Dr. Srinivas Melkote, a professor of media production and studies, hosts what is probably the only live show in northwest Ohio devoted to Indian music. “Music of India and Its Diaspora” airs from 2-4 p.m. Sundays on WBGU-FM, Bowling Green State University’s campus radio station. He plays an array of musical styles and music from Indians living around the world.

  • Rugby team falls short in national championship Dec 5, 2016 9:42 AM BGSU lost, 39-17, to Notre Dame College in the USA Rugby Men’s Division IAA Fall Championship on Sunday at Furman University. Even though it would have been the first championship in the history of the BGSU club squad, earning second place in a national tournament is still a team first.

  • Alumnus' work plays out on stage, television, big screen Dec 5, 2016 7:00 AM Jack LoGiudice ’74 was introduced to the theater at a very young age, and has never lost the attachment to entertainment. He has had a long career in theater, television and film, as a producer, writer and playwright. His name is associated with such hit shows as “The Walking Dead,” “Sons of Anarchy,” “NARCOS” and “House of Cards.”

  • Wildschutte identifies natural weapons against antibiotic resistance Dec 2, 2016 4:04 PM Dr. Hans Wildschutte, biology, is co-author on a paper his eye on finding answers to the serious global issues of antibiotic resistance and novel drug discovery. The research in Wildschutte’s lab focuses on finding environmental bacteria that can kill one or multiple pathogens.

  • Gochenour wins two national interior design awards Dec 2, 2016 4:03 PM The Association of University Interior Designers recently recognized BGSU Space Planner Lynne Gochenour for her work in Olscamp Hall. The two second-place awards were for the Olscamp Classroom 225 project in the $150,000-$500,000 category and the Olscamp Public Spaces project in the over-$500,000 category.

  • BGSU to play in men’s fall rugby championship Sunday Dec 2, 2016 11:16 AM Bowling Green State University will play Notre Dame College (Ohio) in the USA Rugby Men’s Division IAA Fall Championship 9 a.m. at Furman University’s Stone Soccer Stadium in Greenville, South Carolina. BGSU is 26-2-1, making it 48 consecutive years with a winning record.

  • Students give their time, inspire alumni to give back on Giving Tuesday Dec 1, 2016 9:46 AM BGSU students benefited from the generosity of Giving Tuesday supporters - a national day of philanthropy. More than 230 donors gave $88,979 within 24 hours. This is the third year that BGSU has participated in Giving Tuesday, raising a total of $225,800 for the University on Giving Tuesday.

  • Undergraduates add international experience to resumes Nov 30, 2016 3:32 PM More than 20 students from the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship recently gave presentations about their experiences abroad. The top performers were honored with CURS Global Engagement Awards on Nov. 18 at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Each student received an engraved glass sculpture.

  • Connecting flight Nov 28, 2016 7:00 AM Aviation student Carson Blaisdell has many reasons to attend BGSU. They include a “family-like environment,” small class sizes, a brand new fleet of aircraft, an on-campus airport and a family connection to Amelia Earhart. Blaisdell’s great-great aunt was friends with Earhart, and family artifacts prove it.

  • Motivated to make a difference Nov 28, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU MBA student Saleha Azmi is happiest when she’s busy. In addition to classwork, she’s staying busy by serving as president of the student chapter of the American Association of University Women and as a member of the national AAUW Student Advisory Council.

  • Young entrepreneurs are community minded Nov 28, 2016 7:00 AM Three Bowling Green State University students have started an online clothing business which was recently featured in a video contest through AT&T. The business is more than just clothing; it’s also a way for the young owners to connect with the community.

  • Neckers receives prestigious Forster Prize Nov 21, 2016 7:00 AM One of photo sciences’ most significant prizes recently was bestowed upon Dr. Douglas Neckers, professor emeritus and founder of the Department of Photochemical Sciences at BGSU. This year’s prize was awarded in Jena, Germany, to Neckers, who also is the CEO of Spectra Group, Ltd., in Millbury, Ohio.

  • The ‘write’ combination Nov 21, 2016 7:00 AM BG News Editor-in-Chief Holly Shively recently received a Press Club of Toledo Touchstone Award for her public affairs article on anxiety and depression. The junior has several ideas for the BG News and her career, which will likely include reporting and working in higher education.

  • Kinney book looks at Detroit through lens of popular culture Nov 18, 2016 1:42 PM Detroit, once a mecca for those looking for a good job and a better life, is now seen by some as what Dr. Rebecca J. Kinney calls a “beautiful wasteland.” A wasteland because of the perception of its postindustrial devastation, and beautiful because of its potential to rise like a phoenix from its ashes to reclaim its place among the country’s great cities. But who will this gleaming new city be for?

  • Grant to help move BGSU toward 100 percent tobacco-free campus Nov 16, 2016 2:15 PM BGSU was awarded a $20,000 grant as part of the American Cancer Society and CVS Health Foundation’s Tobacco-Free Generation Campus Initiative (TFGCI), a $3.6 million, multi-year program to accelerate and expand the adoption and implementation of 100 percent smoke- and tobacco-free campus policies. BGSU is among the first 20 institutions to receive a TFGCI grant.

  • ‘Sit&Tell’ uses graphic design, storytelling to unite communities Nov 16, 2016 2:12 PM Jenn Stucker, chair of the graphic design division in the School of Art, has created a project that brings eight Toledo communities together through art and storytelling. The project involved 100 stories, and 100 chairs, community members, artists and BGSU students.

  • Building partnerships with science Nov 14, 2016 7:00 AM The fourth annual Falcon BEST robotics competition this fall at BGSU had it all. It featured a sportslike atmosphere with teams’ friends, family members and interested onlookers cheering from the stands. Yes, it’s fun to cheer for science. Just ask First Solar and The Lathrop Co.

  • Falcon Family Nov 14, 2016 7:00 AM Max Williamson, 77, graduated with a degree in general business in 1959. He is retired after a long career in the insurance industry. He began a four-year term as chair of the BGSU Foundation, Inc. having served two terms on the foundation board, and as president of the alumni board in the 1980s.

  • Naturalization Ceremony at BGSU Nov 10, 2016 10:29 AM On November 9, 2016, 10 people, including a BGSU alumnus, were sworn-in as U.S. citizens during a ceremony in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union at Bowling Green State University.

  • Apollos Nwauwa receives Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Nov 9, 2016 3:15 PM Dr. Apollos O. Nwauwa, a history faculty member who has also served as director of the Africana Studies program, will help develop graduate curriculum for master's and doctoral programs in historical studies at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana through the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program.

  • BGSU Hosts Education Day for future students Nov 9, 2016 12:04 PM The College of Education and Human Development faculty, staff and students spent a day with 150 high school juniors and seniors. Education Day is part of a larger group of admissions events aimed at prospective students.

  • International Education Week highlights rich culture on BGSU campus Nov 8, 2016 2:26 PM BGSU will host International Education Week from Nov. 14-19. The weeklong series is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. It is part of an initiative to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders.

  • Flying high Nov 7, 2016 7:00 AM Aviation student Bryan Bills was honored earlier this year at the Military Appreciation football game. During the presentation, Bills shared a football signed by Ohio National Guard soldiers while in Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan and Afghanistan. The football was part of a care package sent to Bills while he was deployed in Afghanistan.

  • Leading the way with data Nov 7, 2016 7:00 AM Saranga Komanduri ’05, ’07 is technical lead at Civis Analytics in Chicago, helping to build its data-science platform. At Civis Analytics, the Bowling Green State University alumnus leads a talented team of software engineers who maintain and build some of the core architecture of the company’s program.

  • App-Solutely BGSU! Nov 4, 2016 11:01 AM The new BGSU App provides essential campus information such as the latest news, a link to Canvas, an events calendar, the availability of the Student Recreation Center, live-tracking of campus shuttles, availability of laundry facilities and much more.

  • BGSU tops in Ohio for vets Nov 4, 2016 10:24 AM BGSU was named the top “Best for Vets 2017” university in Ohio by the Military Times. The publication ranked BGSU 46th out of 130 institutions, besting all other Ohio schools and remaining one of the top academic choices in the country for veterans and active duty military personnel.

  • BGSU to host mobile gallery: Blue Onion Bus Nov 4, 2016 10:12 AM BGSU students will install an exhibition on the Blue Onion Bus, a mobile gallery and studio space, on Friday, Nov. 11. The bus, a 1985 International Harvester school bus, was refurbished by Autumn Brown, a metals and jewelry area coordinator, who travels around the country.

  • BG Women in Computing receives Google IgniteCS grant Nov 2, 2016 3:17 PM The BG Women in Computing (BGWIC) student organization has received a $10,000Google igniteCS grant for a proposed mentorship program benefiting middle school girls (grades 5-8). The grant to promote computer science education provides funding and resources for Code4Her, a new computer science mentorship program for girls.

  • Acclaimed violinist to perform with BGSU Philharmonia Nov 2, 2016 3:13 PM The BGSU Philharmonia will welcome violinist Noah Bendix-Balgley, concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic, for a return guest appearance at 8 p.m. Nov. 14 in Kobacker Hall. The program will feature two well-known pieces by Tchaikovsky, his Symphony No. 5 and Violin Concerto.

  • Aeronautics achievement Oct 31, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Thomas Snitch ’75, ’15 (Hon.) was honored with a full membership into the International Academy of Aeronautics during the International Astronautical Conference (IAC) in Guadalajara, Mexico. Snitch, the director of federal relations at BGSU, was just one of four Americans in a group of about 35 honorees.

  • Author captures children’s hearts Oct 31, 2016 7:00 AM A book by BGSU alumna Ana Crespo '02 about a Brazilian boy who finds a clever way to make his own soccer ball has earned an award. Crespo received the 2016 International Latino Book Award in the “Best Latino-Focused Children’s Picture Books, Bilingual” category for “The Sock Thief: A Soccer Story.”

  • New major comprises philosophy, politics, economics and law Oct 28, 2016 3:00 PM A new interdisciplinary major and minor in Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law is offered in the College of Arts and Sciences for students interested in addressing the complicated issues of our times. PPEL requires students to think critically about the relationships between the institutions that make up our society.

  • Princeton Review names BGSU a ‘green college’ Oct 26, 2016 3:57 PM BGSU is among the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to the 2016 Princeton Review Guide to 361 Green Colleges. The review chose the colleges for the seventh annual edition based on data from the company’s 2015-16 survey of hundreds of four-year colleges concerning their commitment to the environment and sustainability.

  • BGSU named to Community Service Honor Roll Oct 26, 2016 1:22 PM BGSU has a strong history of community engagement, and much of that experiential learning takes place during service-learning and community service opportunities. Because of this commitment to community service and service learning, the University has once again been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.

  • BGSU hosts 33rd annual Women in STEM program Oct 26, 2016 10:01 AM Nearly 400 young women from northwest Ohio middle schools learned about careers in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields at the 33rd annual Women in STEM program Oct. 21 at Bowling Green State University.

  • Project Connect Wood County serves more than 300 people Oct 25, 2016 1:31 PM More than 250 volunteers, including Bowling Green State University students, faculty and staff, and community members, assisted visitors to the fourth annual Project Connect Wood County (PCWC) held Oct. 19. This event assisted more than 300 people in need of supportive services.

  • A masterful move Oct 24, 2016 2:23 PM Starting in the fall of 2017, BGSU will launch its Master of Social Work (MSW) professional program. Having an MSW degree will give graduates professional opportunities in myriad settings in which social workers practice. Specialized training in gerontological social work enables graduates to practice in a wide range of social services and health care settings with older adults.

  • ECCO students experience education in Chicago during fall break trip Oct 24, 2016 1:25 PM A group of undergraduates, graduate students and faculty traveled to Chicago over fall break to learn about teaching and learning in a central-city environment.

  • Club member Oct 24, 2016 8:28 AM One of the main reasons that Ali Mollett enrolled at Bowling Green State University was that it had a waterski club team. There were other factors — proximity to her hometown and her major of event planning — but the ability to continue her lifelong passion of waterskiing sealed the deal.

  • Remote locations Oct 24, 2016 8:28 AM BGSU alumna Cassie Utt '13 was chosen to participate in the Remote Year program, which brings 75 people from around the world together allowing them to spend a year traveling to 12 different destinations. Those destinations include Dubrovnik, Croatia; the island Ko Tao in Thailand; and Buenos Aires, Argentina - spending a month in each location.

  • ‘Evelyn in Purgatory’ is ‘Breakfast Club’ for teachers Oct 21, 2016 1:28 PM “Evelyn in Purgatory,” by Topher Payne, is playing in the Eva Marie Saint Theatre at the Wolfe Center for the Arts. Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc., it is the Department of Theatre and Film’s first main stage production of the 2016-17 season.

  • 1910 Comedy Class hosts benefit performance Oct 21, 2016 1:27 PM Freshmen in the 1910 Comedy 101: Exploring Our World through Humor class, taught by doctoral student Cori Hall Healy, will get experience with live comedy when they host the 1910 Comedy Benefit at the Funny Bone Comedy Club at Fat Fish Blue in Perrysburg Oct. 30. All proceeds will go to Cocoon Shelter.

  • ‘Criminal Justice?’ at Wankelman Gallery Oct 19, 2016 3:48 PM The BGSU Art Galleries is presenting the exhibition “Criminal Justice?” from Oct. 29-Nov. 20 in the Willard Wankelman Gallery at the Fine Arts Center. Curated by BGSU Galleries Director Jacqueline Nathan, the exhibition will feature two activist artists, Carol Jacobsen and Andrea Bowers, whose work investigates the attitudes and biases embedded in the U.S. justice system.

  • Arts & Sciences faculty advance leadership skills at HERS Institute Oct 19, 2016 3:45 PM Three College of Arts & Sciences faculty members are using the lessons they learned this summer to become better leaders in their roles on campus.

  • Designing a career at YouTube Oct 17, 2016 7:00 AM If you've ever watched videos on YouTube or subscribed to any of the site's channels, chances are that experience was made possible by Bowling Green State University alumna Whitney Taylor '09. Taylor, who played for the Women’s Basketball team, works for Google, and is a senior interaction designer at YouTube.

  • Fall flight competition Oct 17, 2016 7:00 AM You might have noticed that campus was abuzz last week even though it was Fall Break. That’s because the Falcon Flight Team was one of five schools participating in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) Region III competition at the BG Flight Center and Wood County Airport.

  • Invaluable internships Oct 17, 2016 7:00 AM Marathon Petroleum Corp. offered Alexa Six a job in October of 2014, and she accepted. Six, however, wouldn’t graduate from BGSU’s College of Business until seven months later. Her dedication to experiential learning had paid off. She had had three internships while enrolled at BGSU, including two at Marathon.

  • Mystery solved Oct 17, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Gary Hoppenstand recently donated a collection of crime, detective and horror fiction to The Ray and Pat Browne Library for Popular Culture Studies at Bowling Green State University. The collection, his third book donation to the University Libraries, has been appraised at $140,000.

  • 'A More Beautiful Question' author to visit BGSU Oct 14, 2016 12:56 PM Journalist and innovation expert Warren Berger, author of “A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas,” will visit the University Oct. 26 for a talk and book signing. The event is free and open to the public.

  • Baron book unearths lost history of today’s Modern acting Oct 14, 2016 12:45 PM “Modern Acting: The Lost Chapter of American Film and Theatre,” a new book by film historian Dr. Cynthia Baron, theater and film, reveals the history behind Modern acting, which was developed by a number of dedicated teachers and theater companies and reached fruition in the 1930s and ‘40s and remains the principal style today.

  • BGSU New Music and Art Festival dives deep into contemporary works Oct 12, 2016 3:21 PM Award-winning composer Dai Fujikura and the highly regarded Spektral Quartet will be among the contemporary-music luminaries at the 37th annual New Music and Art Festival Oct. 19-22. The BGSU festival provides northwest Ohio audiences an opportunity to engage with international artists at the leading edge of new music and art.

  • Orchard Guitar Festival brings jazz legend, newcomers to campus Oct 12, 2016 3:21 PM Jazz guitar legend Pat Martino headlines the second annual Orchard Guitar Festival at BGSU on Friday and Saturday (Oct. 14 and 15). Martino will bring his Organ Trio to the University for the two-day event, which kicks off with Marbin, a progressive jazz-rock fusion band based in Chicago.

  • Alumna receives prestigious sociology Minority Fellowship Oct 12, 2016 3:20 PM BGSU alumna Julia Arroyo ’14 is one of five individuals selected for the American Sociological Association’s Minority Fellowship Program. The national program recognizes and supports exceptional minority Ph.D. candidates. Arroyo, who is pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Florida (UF), worked as a research assistant at the National Center for Family and Marriage Research.

  • Support your community though United Way with Northwest Ohio Community Shares campaign Oct 12, 2016 3:04 PM The 2016 United Way with Northwest Ohio Community Shares campaign is underway, an opportunity for faculty, staff and retirees to again show their longstanding support for meeting needs from emergency services to health care to daycare for families plus a host of other ways to improve lives in the region. Many University community members are among those who utilize United Way services each year.

  • Construction Update - Active Learning Classrooms Oct 12, 2016 8:30 AM Sixty percent of Bowling Green State University's classrooms are considered active learning classrooms, which allow faculty and students to participate in education in a new, exciting, hands-on way. The University's goal is to make 100 percent of its classrooms active learning classrooms by 2021.

  • Music brings alumna to BGSU - again Oct 7, 2016 9:34 AM Music education alumna Christine (Adamick) Germain will return to BGSU Oct. 24 when the Air Force Singing Sergeants perform in Kobacker Hall. Germain is a soprano vocalist and the superintendent of the group. She joined the Air Force immediately after graduation in 1995.

  • An infusion of green Oct 7, 2016 9:30 AM Bowling Green State University is becoming “greener” all the time, thanks in part to the Student Green Initiatives Fund. Look around campus this fall and you will see examples of what the student-founded and directed effort has achieved. The 2015 annual report reveals much progress in a variety of areas.

  • It’s a ‘numbers game’ Oct 7, 2016 9:24 AM Seventeen MLB teams, along with hundreds of other baseball scouts, officials, statisticians and scientists attended Sabermetrics Seminar, a conference on the statistics, scouting and physics of baseball. The attendees had the opportunity to hear from BGSU business student Grant Jones.

  • In memoriam: Margaret Tucker Oct 6, 2016 4:10 PM Bowling Green State University mourns the loss of Margaret Tucker, 92, a leader in educational media who, with her husband, Dr. Duane Tucker, was engaged with the development of WBGU-TV and University educational outreach. The couple shared a lifetime commitment to television and telecommunications as an important means of delivering education and instruction.

  • Center for Regional Development gains five-year funding Oct 5, 2016 3:24 PM BGSU’s Center for Regional Development (CRD) has entered into a five-year, $1.5 million partnership with the Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the EDA’s University Center Program. BGSU and its longtime partner, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, collaborate as a Rural Universities Consortium University Center. The funding allows the center to partner with economic developers and businesses.

  • BGSU marks National Campus Sustainability Month Oct 5, 2016 3:22 PM A number of events and activities are planned for faculty, staff and students this October in celebration of National Campus Sustainability Month, to highlight the need for sustainability both locally and globally. A film screening, faculty talk, green tailgating and the ReStore will offer opportunities for raising awareness improving practices.

  • Homecoming Photo Gallery Oct 5, 2016 10:24 AM Thousands of alumni and students showed their BG Falcon Pride as they celebrated BGSU Homecoming Weekend Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Thanks for making it a success!

  • Muriel Hutchinson Strebe ’51 honored with classroom dedication Oct 3, 2016 4:09 PM Muriel Strebe dedicated her life to educating children and now classroom 201 in the Education building is dedicated in her honor. In recognition of her endless support of Bowling Green State University and the College of Education and Human Development, a plaque was unveiled in a recently renovated active classroom, naming the classroom The Muriel Hutchinson Strebe ’51 Classroom.

  • Academy of Distinguished Alumni welcomes four Oct 3, 2016 7:00 AM The 2016 Academy of Distinguished Alumni ceremony was held Sept. 29 in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Bowling Green State University recognized the accomplishments of Katherine Hatton ’74, Mike McGuire ’82, the Honorable C. Ray Mullins ’74, ‘77 and John Prout ’72.

  • Dedicated Falcons Oct 3, 2016 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University proudly honored Robert ’55, '06 (Hon.) and Ellen ’54 (Hon.) Thompson with the Lifetime Achievement Award on Sept. 30 for their commitment to their alma mater and to the future of their beloved BGSU.

  • Gaming the system Oct 3, 2016 7:00 AM Mark Stevens, an instructor in Bowling Green State University’s College of Education and Human Development, is trying to figure out the best way to use the popular video game “Minecraft” as a way to deliver curriculum to K-12 students in northwest Ohio.

  • Research recognition Oct 3, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Wendy Manning, Distinguished Research Professor of sociology, is president-elect of the Population Association of America. She begins her term in January, and will be president in 2018. Manning is director of BGSU’s Center for Family and Demographic Research and co-director for the National Center for Family and Marriage Research.

  • Embracing Global Engagement Sep 30, 2016 11:59 AM BGSU students have been expanding their knowledge and perspectives with studies around the globe. On Wednesday (Oct. 5), more than 20 of them will present short talks about their experiences at the annual “Embracing Global Engagement: Internships, Service- and Experiential Learning in BGSU Education Abroad Programs."

  • Trustees approve honorary namings, facilities upgrades Sep 30, 2016 11:55 AM The BGSU Board of Trustees approved the naming of several University facilities to honor supporters at its annual pre-Homecoming meeting, on Sept. 30. In addition, the board also authorized upgrades to the Moore Musical Arts Center, Ice Arena and two campus electrical load centers.

  • A #1 public university for student engagement Sep 29, 2016 9:03 AM Bowling Green State University is among the highest-ranked schools for student engagement, according to new rankings from the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education.

  • BGSU preservice teachers secure funds for future Math Camps Sep 29, 2016 9:00 AM Students from the Bowling Green Council of Teachers of Mathematics were awarded the Emma Lou Brumfield Award to be used for future math camps.

  • 2016 Silent Witness unveiling marked for Oct. 4 Sep 28, 2016 3:34 PM In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the BGSU Women’s Center has announced the unveiling of the 2016 collection of the northwest Ohio chapter of the Silent Witness Project. The evening will include an address by keynote speaker Paula Walters, a certified paramedic, domestic violence survivor and founder of Standing Courageous, Inc.

  • David Bixler to present ‘The Hughes Project’ Sep 28, 2016 3:32 PM David Bixler, director of jazz activities in the College of Musical Arts, will present “The Hughes Project” as the first event in the Institute for the Study of Culture & Society’s Faculty Fellows series this fall. The project consists of music written by Bixler for nine musicians as a reflection on select poems of the American poet Langston Hughes.

  • Faculty, staff support students at Homecoming philanthropy 5K Sep 28, 2016 3:30 PM In conjunction with BGSU’s Freddie and Frieda 5K Philanthropy Run/Walk at Homecoming, three groups are utilizing the University’s “Falcon Funded” crowdfunding platform to raise funds for student scholarships, professional development and a book award. Included are the Alumni Laureate Scholarship program, Aspiring Student Affairs Professionals, and the SMART program.

  • Bob Baltz ’57 plans for the future Sep 27, 2016 10:12 AM Bob Baltz ’57 of Seattle has blended different planned giving tools in order to maximize the impact of his life savings. Learn how easy it was for Bob to designate money for his family and fund a BGSU scholarship for a student like himself.

  • Because you Give Sep 27, 2016 10:07 AM Nearly 200 donors from all of Bowling Green State University’s recognition societies attended the annual Celebration of Philanthropy and Donor Recognition event on Sept. 17, 2016. Annual giving, planned giving and transformational lifetime giving were recognized and students thanked donors for their support.

  • Alexandra Patterson at Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary Sep 26, 2016 7:00 AM Alexandra Patterson, a senior at Bowling Green State University majoring in biology with specializations in marine biology and conservation ecology, spent her summer interning at the Sea Life Sanctuary in England and rescuing and rehabilitating common seals and gray seals on the coast of the North Sea.

  • Baxter Chambers studies comedy at The Second City Sep 26, 2016 7:00 AM Baxter Chambers spent six weeks in intensive training in the Comedy Studies series at The Second City in Chicago. Chambers learned improvisation, sketch writing, voice and movement, and history and theory of comedy from Second City faculty and weekly guest workshops.

  • Family legacy Sep 26, 2016 7:00 AM Emily Treece’s career path may have been predestined. After all, she became a fourth-generation teacher this semester, following a family tradition of graduating from Bowling Green State University. Treece, who graduated in May, is teaching geometry and algebra II at Avon High School, near Cleveland.

  • Stephanie Maiorano living the aloha dream Sep 26, 2016 7:00 AM Stephanie Maiorano spent her summer working with dolphins at Sea Life Park Hawaii. Maiorano, who is majoring in marine biology at BGSU, interacted with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins that were a part of some of the public programs offered at the park on the island of Oahu.

  • Ohio Designer Craftsman show open through Wednesday Sep 23, 2016 3:10 PM See award-winning work by BGSU faculty and students in the "Ohio Designer Craftsman: Best of 2016" national exhibition, on view through Wednesday (Sept. 28) in the Willard Wankelman Gallery at the Fine Arts Center. Two of the students are also featured in an international publication on metalsmithing.

  • Homecoming 2016 has something for all Sep 23, 2016 3:04 PM BGSU will welcome back alumni during Homecoming 2016 for a celebration of education and campus life then and now. Homecoming runs from Friday (Sept. 30) to Sunday (Oct. 2), but kicks off for faculty and staff on Tuesday (Sept. 27) with a brand new event, the Faculty/Staff Homecoming Royalty crowning.

  • Manning named president-elect of national association Sep 21, 2016 3:05 PM Dr. Wendy Manning, Distinguished Research Professor of sociology, is president-elect of the Population Association of America. She begins her term in January 2017 and will be president in 2018. Her key duties include organizing the 2018 annual meeting and delivering the 2018 presidential address. Manning is director of BGSU’s Center for Family and Demographic Research and co-director for the National Center for Family and Marriage Research.

  • Falcon Family Weekend Photo Gallery Sep 19, 2016 10:29 AM Photos from BGSU’s annual Falcon Family Weekend, which brings parents and families to the BGSU campus to reconnect with their students and see what life is like as a Falcon. BGSU honored Gregg, Beth, Emily and Ethan Suver as the 2016 Falcon Family of the Year during halftime of the Sept. 17 football game against Middle Tennessee State University.

  • 2016 Falcon Family of the Year Sep 19, 2016 7:00 AM The family of Emily Suver, a sophomore in Bowling Green State University’s College of Education and Human Development, was named the 2016 Falcon Family of the Year on Sept. 17 at Doyt Perry Stadium. The Suvers overcame financial troubles to send their daughter to her dream school, BGSU.

  • Sanjhi Gandhi ‘makes magic happen’ Sep 18, 2016 7:40 PM Sanjhi Gandhi was born in India, and her family moved to Kenya when she was 4. Gandhi’s biggest move, however, came when she decided to attend college in the United States. Now a junior neuroscience major at Bowling Green State University, she can’t imagine being on any other college campus.

  • Amanda Freedman at Owens-Illinois Sep 18, 2016 7:00 AM Amanda Freedman began her internship at Owens-Illinois’ headquarters in Perrysburg, Ohio, at the end of May, which led to a job offer from the global company. Freedman, who will start at O-I after she graduates from BGSU, gained valuable work experience in three key areas: tax, finance and audit.

  • Joe Cohen at Time Inc. Video in New York Sep 18, 2016 7:00 AM Joe Cohen, a media production and studies major at Bowling Green State University, worked at TIME Inc. Video in New York during the summer. He was hired as a production assistant to work daily in one of four video studios owned and operated by Time Magazine.

  • BGSU honored with CASE award Sep 16, 2016 2:37 PM BGSU was recognized this year with a prestigious 2016 CASE Sustained Excellence Award in Fundraising. The Univeristy was one of only three nationwide recognized in the Overall Improvement in the Public Research/Doctoral Institutions with Endowments Under $250 Million category.

  • International relations under the microscope Sep 16, 2016 2:29 PM Drs. Neal Jesse, a professor of political science at Bowling Green State University, and John Dreyer, an associate professor of political science at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and BGSU alumnus, have published “Small States in the International System: At Peace and at War,” a study of comparative foreign policy.

  • STEM in the Park offers interactive fun for families Sep 15, 2016 9:18 AM STEM in the Park, a free family day of hands-on fun at Bowling Green State University, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 24) at the Perry Field House, on BGSU's campus, with plenty of free parking available.

  • U.S. News & World Report names BGSU ‘one of America’s best colleges’ Sep 14, 2016 3:56 PM For the 11th straight year, BGSU has been recognized as one of the nation’s top public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges.”

  • Global residencies invigorate Guldbeck’s art Sep 14, 2016 3:53 PM Mille Guldbeck, a faculty member in the School of Art, has had residencies in Iceland, Finland and across the United States the last few years, making connections along with creating much new work, and bringing back her rich experience to her students and her own practice.

  • BGSU named one of 'America’s Best Colleges' Sep 13, 2016 10:12 AM For the 11th straight year, Bowling Green State University has been recognized as one of the nation’s top public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges.”

  • Best of both musical worlds Sep 12, 2016 7:00 AM To Spencer Prewitt ’09, ’13, being a performer and a teacher are forever intertwined. Prewitt, 31, who has two graduate degrees from BGSU, started playing the clarinet when he was 11. He worked as a substitute performer for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra this past summer, filling in five times.

  • Brewing’s odd couple Sep 12, 2016 7:00 AM There’s nothing odd about Ryan and Kristin Scott’s passion for beer and business. The Falcon Flames couple recently celebrated the third anniversary of Odd13 Brewing Co. in Colorado, home to more than 300 craft breweries. Codename Superfan, an American IPA, is the most popular beer at their brewery.

  • Hallie McIntyre ’16 with the Washington Redskins Sep 12, 2016 7:00 AM Hallie McIntyre ’16, a sport management major at BGSU, was selected as a development intern for the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation, where she focused on annual major fundraising events. It was an opportunity to bring McIntyre’s love of sports together with her passion for impacting change in the community.

  • Nico Pinchak at the University of Michigan’s ICPSR Sep 12, 2016 7:00 AM Nico Pinchak spent his summer interning at the University of Michigan’s Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research. ICPSR is the world’s largest academic social science survey and research organization. It plays a key role in the infrastructure of social science research.

  • Burger inspired by Malaysian music students Sep 9, 2016 3:56 PM Teaching piano to college students in Malaysia this summer gave Dr. Cole Burger a deep appreciation for their dedication to music in the face of difficult circumstances.

  • Expand Your Horizons Fair embraces faculty, students Sep 9, 2016 3:55 PM On Wednesday (Sept. 14), the University will hold its inaugural Expand Your Horizons Fair from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. The event is an opportunity not only for students but for faculty as well to discover possibilities for personal and professional growth and experiential teaching and learning.

  • BGSU offers support for displaced ITT Technical Institute students Sep 8, 2016 4:42 PM Bowling Green State University announced today that it will provide support to students displaced by ITT Technical Institute’s sudden closure. Northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan students who were affected by ITT’s closing are encouraged to investigate opportunities at the University’s Bowling Green and Firelands campuses or eCampus by calling 419-372-8136 or emailing ITThelp@bgsu.edu.

  • September professional development sessions slated Sep 7, 2016 3:12 PM The Office of Human Resources (OHR) is offering no-cost, monthly professional and/or personal development sessions for BGSU faculty and staff.

  • Perseverance pays off for young alumna Sep 7, 2016 1:05 PM Jenna Ricupero ’09 was recognized recently by the International Association of Venue Managers by being named to the 30 Under 30 Class of 2016. Ricupero currently serves as director of catering sales for the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland and Global Center for Health Innovation/Levy Restaurants.

  • Expand your horizons Sep 7, 2016 9:10 AM At the Expand Your Horizons Fair on Sept. 14, students can learn about the many ways to take their education beyond the classroom — through study abroad, research with faculty, co-ops and internships, and service-learning experiences. Even better, students can combine several of those aspects into their studies abroad.

  • Enrollment continues to climb at BGSU Sep 6, 2016 2:32 PM The 15th-day numbers are in and Bowling Green State University is celebrating an enrollment increase for its second year in a row. All state colleges and universities are required to report enrollment data to the state of Ohio on the 15th day after the start of classes.

  • Alexander Heckman at Nextant Aerospace and Constant Aviation Sep 5, 2016 7:00 AM This summer I had the immense pleasure of interning at not one, but two private aviation sister companies. I am not a fool, I know many students across the country would do almost anything to secure an internship in their desired field at one organization’s corporate headquarters, let alone two. Allow me to add a bit of context as to how I was able to have this opportunity.

  • Benjamin Hardy at The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Sep 5, 2016 7:00 AM Benjamin Hardy, a senior at Bowing Green State University, spent the summer working at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Newport News, Va. The accelerator facility, also known as JLab, is one of only 17 nationally funded labs in the United States.

  • Cari Anne Ritzenthaler on research project in Hawaii Sep 5, 2016 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University graduate student Cari Anne Ritzenthaler spent her summer almost 5,000 miles away from from northwest Ohio on an island that most people would describe as “paradise.” On the Big Island of Hawaii I conducted my master’s research, which involved me living there for three months.

  • Dr. Ray Schneider elected to serve as a Faculty Athletics Representatives Sep 1, 2016 11:51 AM Dr. Ray Schneider, program coordinator for sport management, is one of two individuals selected to replace Dr. Lee Meserve as the faculty representative to the NCAA.

  • Lillios receives prestigious Barlow Commission for Music Composition Sep 1, 2016 6:00 AM Dr. Elainie Lillios, BGSU music composition faculty member and interim associate dean of the College of Musical Arts, has been selected as a winner of a 2016 Barlow Endowment Commission for Music Composition to write a work specifically for Bent Frequency Duo, a saxophone and percussion team.

  • New Faculty Athletics Representatives to carry on legacy of Meserve Sep 1, 2016 6:00 AM Dr. Ray Schneider, an associate professor of sport management, and Dr. Donna Trautman, chair of the visual communications and technology education department, have been selected as BGSU’s next Faculty Athletics Representatives, following on the work of Dr. Lee Meserve, who has held the position for nearly 20 years.

  • Spirit of Innovation to come alive at the new collab lab Aug 29, 2016 1:26 PM The new Collab Lab will be a hands-on, creative space for BGSU students, faculty, staff and community members to engage in collaborative work. Its goal will be to support teams of innovators working together to conceive, create, develop and refine new products and services that leverage the unique talents inherent to the University community.

  • Falcon Spark Aug 29, 2016 7:00 AM Alumna Emily Drown chose her profession, nursing, and Bowling Green State University for personal reasons – because of a hospital stay while in high school and BGSU because of its welcoming atmosphere. Now an operating room nurse at the University of Michigan Hospital, Drown credits BGSU for helping her become the person she is today.

  • My Summer Experience: Ashley Meehan's summer research project Aug 29, 2016 7:00 AM Ashley Meehan held focus groups during the summer to gather how students felt about HIV and AIDS — about the disease itself, the hope for eradicating the disease, and how we can make a difference at BGSU. She also spent a majority of the summer digging through 35 years’ worth of literature about the disease.

  • My Summer Experience: Ivi Casagrande at EXOS-Los Angeles Aug 29, 2016 7:00 AM Ivi Casagrande spent her summer in Los Angeles working at her dream internship at EXOS, a sports performance company that trains athletes from all over the world. Casagrande got to work with amateur and pro athletes at the top of their game, including members of the L.A. Galaxy soccer team.

  • My Summer Experience: Phillip Rich on studying abroad in Europe Aug 29, 2016 7:00 AM Phillip Rich, a junior in the BGSU College of Business, took part in an eight-week study abroad program in Nantes, France. In addition to attending four weeks of classes in Nantes and a one-week trip to Brussels, Belgium, Rich visited 10 countries in Europe.

  • The Power of Sports Aug 29, 2016 7:00 AM Yannick Kluch moved from his hometown of Hamburg, Germany, to Bowling Green sight unseen after selecting Bowling Green State University for his master’s degree in 2012. Now a doctoral student, Kluch has created We Are One Team (WA1T), which uses sports to promote social change.

  • Tickets on sale for 'Orange is the New Black' author's visit to BGSU Aug 26, 2016 2:50 PM Piper Kerman, best-selling author of “Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison,” will visit Bowling Green State University on Tuesday, Nov. 1, to discuss her book and life story. Tickets for the event are $30 for dinner and $100 for the VIP event and dinner.

  • Grant to boost youth’s engagement in research Aug 26, 2016 2:50 PM The Northwest Ohio Center for Excellence in STEM Education is one of three organizations nationwide to receive funding from the Army Educational Outreach Program. The $50,000 grant will help NWO increase the number of underrepresented students participating in the Ohio Junior Science and Humanities Symposium.

  • ‘All My Lonely Ones’ opens Spotlight on the Arts Aug 26, 2016 2:49 PM Creative Writing faculty member Dr. Wendell Mayo, will speak at BGSU’s Spotlight on the Arts event Sept. 1. His presentation, titled “All My Lonely Ones: The Short Fiction of Wendell Mayo,” will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre at The Wolfe Center for the Arts.

  • McKinney’s passion for flying lands Air Force technology in BGSU business classrooms Aug 24, 2016 2:46 PM Dr. Earl McKinney, interim chair of Department of Accounting and Management of Information Systems, spent his faculty improvement leave as a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy, teaching classes and studying how the Air Force uses drones and semi-autonomous robots and uses Big Data to make decisions and enhance coordination efforts.

  • Student textbook purchasing goes online Aug 19, 2016 1:57 PM Students now exclusively order textbooks online and then pick up their orders at the Student Package Center. Until Sept. 15, students will be able to pick up their orders in the Multipurpose Room of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union (Room 228).

  • Using technology to engage students in remote sensing science Aug 19, 2016 1:56 PM BGSU geologist Dr. Anita Simic, School of Earth, Environment and Society, is ready to officially pilot an FAA-approved drone, and is excited to connect the concept of using cutting-edge technology to advance science, specifically in remote sensing, her field of expertise.

  • Falcon Fast and Furious 10 Aug 18, 2016 2:34 PM Film students from Bowling Green State University didn’t have to travel far to get their first experience working on a major motion picture. Three undergraduates and seven alumni were involved in the production of “Fast and Furious 8” in Cleveland. The opportunity came for most of them through alumna Allie Toman ’07.

  • My Summer Experience: Alex Wehri at Hendrick Motorsports Aug 18, 2016 2:32 PM Alex Wehri '16 moved to North Carolina in May to start working as a part of the Hendrick Motorsports strength and conditioning staff. His job at HMS was to help train the pit crews. For comparison, Hendrick Motorsports is like the Yankees of NASCAR, so Wehri knew he was going to be a great summer experience.

  • My Summer Experience: Keji Kujjo at Refugee Center Online Aug 18, 2016 12:26 PM Keji Kujjo, a cross-cultural and international education graduate student at Bowling Green State University, had three internships over the summer. Kujjo, who moved to the United States when she was 14, worked with Refugee Center Online, Docademia and Northwestern University.

  • Academic year begins with strong freshman class, new campus facilities Aug 17, 2016 3:03 PM The 2016-167 academic year that begins Monday (Aug. 22) is already off to a strong start. The University today welcomes an incoming freshman class that is about 6 percent larger than last year’s, more diverse and with the highest average GPA in University history.

  • Bradshaw fellowship turns lens on German democracy, history Aug 17, 2016 3:00 PM Dr. Kathy Bradshaw, Department of Journalism and Public Relations, left the United States for Germany and Belgium as a RIAS Berlin Kommission Fellow. She was the only academic among 11 other American journalists from around the country and from public and commercial networks.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Exploring the world through language Aug 12, 2016 7:00 AM Samantha Sanson wanted to attend BGSU so she could experience the “classic campus life with a community feeling” before she headed off to the big city. Sanson is sticking to her plan — she’s headed to one of the most densely populated cities in the world: Hong Kong.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Learning how to learn Aug 12, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Michael E. Zalar, a 2005 Bowling Green State University doctoral graduate, believes that learning is an ongoing process. The North Olmsted City Schools superintendent came back to BGSU in 2015 and received a master’s in organization development Aug. 6.

  • Style points Aug 12, 2016 7:00 AM Even as a small child growing up in Nigeria, Valentine Ononye was interested in style and quality clothing. The 2003 Bowling Green State University alumnus operates two fashion stores in the Toledo area: V Couture in Perrysburg and V Collection in Sylvania.

  • Sparking learning through engagement Aug 10, 2016 2:50 PM The University community is invited to hear visiting professor Dr. Jennifer D. Blitvich speak about “Promoting Student Learning: Active Learning Through Participation and Engagement.” Blitvich, deputy head of the School of Health Sciences and Psychology at Federation University in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, will speak at 3 p.m. Aug. 18 in 108 Eppler North. Her visit is hosted by the School of Human Movement, Sport and Leisure Studies.

  • Campus Campaign supports the BGSU ‘family’ Aug 10, 2016 2:45 PM This year’s Campus Campaign raised $756,874 from faculty, staff and retirees, with a 46.44 percent participation rate by faculty and staff. Seventeen University offices and areas had 100 percent participation. In terms of faculty and staff giving, BGSU is a leader among national public universities.

  • Chambers honored for teaching, mentorship in theatre Aug 10, 2016 2:40 PM Dr. Jonathan Chambers, graduate coordinator in the theatre and film department, has been named the recipient of a Betty Jean Jones Award, presented by the American Theatre and Drama Society. The award honors individuals who have achieved excellence as college/university teachers and/or scholars and have served as mentors in the profession.

  • Construction Update - University Hall Aug 8, 2016 4:00 PM Now under construction, University Hall will house the Office of Admissions and high-impact programs that define the BGSU undergraduate experience. These programs include: Center for Community and Civic Engagement, Pre-Professional Programs, International Programs and Partnerships, AIMS, COSMOS, the Center for Undergraduate Research, ACTION and the Learning Communities office. The building will open in Fall 2017.

  • Lober brothers look back on storied careers Aug 8, 2016 9:41 AM Brothers John and Bob Lober, both BGSU teacher education graduates, cultivated careers as inspiring teacher-educators for thousands of students and athletes. Over a span of 102 years, the brothers earned numerous athletic awards and achievements without losing site of their roles as being educators first.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: A Life of caring Aug 8, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU Firelands associate degree candidate Laura Bates spent the majority of her early life caring for ailing parents. Her fulfilling experiences in caring for others led her to the field of radiologic technology. Earning her degree in August, she will pursue a career in the lucrative field of radiation therapy.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Fired up for BGSU online program Aug 8, 2016 7:00 AM Adam Smith of Milford Center, Ohio, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in fire administration. A captain in the Washington Township Fire Department in Dublin, Smith has been a full-time firefighter for 19 years. He took all of his BGSU classes online, graduating in three years.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Forging new business leaders Aug 8, 2016 7:00 AM Nicole Anguilm has always had a knack for organizational leadership, and now she has a master’s degree to back it up. Anguilm lives in Ann Arbor, Mich., and works for Google. She graduated from Bowling Green State University on Aug. 6 with a Master of Organization Development degree.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Hat trick Aug 8, 2016 7:00 AM August graduate Dajon Mingo had ups and downs in his college years, but said he’s learned three main tips that could help other students. The Human Development and Family Studies student plans to play and teach hockey after graduation.

  • James E. Dunlap tells graduates to be fearless in taking on the unknown Aug 6, 2016 12:00 PM Banking executive and community leader James E. Dunlap offered BGSU graduates keys to success during summer commencement Aug. 6 at the Stroh Center. Dunlap is senior executive vice president of Huntington Bancshares Inc. He also serves as director of regional banking and The Huntington Private Client Group and oversees Huntington’s 10 regional presidents.

  • Learn to manage stress, improve mood with new employee resource Aug 3, 2016 3:03 PM The Stress Less Center, BGSU's IMPACT Employee Assistance and Work/Life Program, features a variety of options, from online training to free, confidential face-to-face counseling services and round-the-clock professional support. On the site are assessment tools to evaluate your mental health risk and determine whether you have depression.

  • Paulus honored for dining services success Aug 3, 2016 2:55 PM Dining Director Michael Paulus was recently presented the Presidents Circle Award by Chartwells for outstanding achievement in the "Community Pillar" category." He was nominated for his work with the BGSU community, his ability to listen to diners, satisfy their needs, and deliver a good experience with every meal served.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: A head start with a Falcon finish Aug 1, 2016 7:00 AM When Allison Artz began her career at BGSU, she was a year ahead of her classmates. She started with enough credits to be considered a sophomore through her participation in College Credit Plus. Artz completed a bachelor’s degree in business administration along with her MBA in just four years.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Groundbreaking research Aug 1, 2016 7:00 AM If road construction delays become less noticeable in the future, you might have two BGSU graduate students to thank for it. While working toward their doctoral degrees, Lameck Onsarigo and Simon Adamtey have introduced two more cost effective alternative methods of construction which offer better alternatives for culvert installations.

  • Class of 2020: Bryce Harwood Aug 1, 2016 7:00 AM When Bryce Harwood was trying to figure what college to attend, one ranking really stood out: BGSU’s undergraduate business programs are ranked in the top 5 percent in the U.S. by Bloomberg Businessweek. That really got the attention of Harwood, an incoming freshman in the BGSU Class of 2020.

  • Service oriented Aug 1, 2016 7:00 AM Megan Andrews, a speech-language pathology graduate student, was recently honored for exemplary student service with the 2016 Frances Laven Award from the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders. This is the first time a BGSU student has received this national award.

  • A warm, Falcon welcome Jul 28, 2016 11:12 AM Sharon Belkofer, a member of the Falcon Family, introduced President Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night in Philadelphia. Belkofer’s son Lt. Col. Thomas Belkofer, a 1992 BGSU alumnus, was killed in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2010 when a Taliban suicide bomber targeted his NATO convoy.

  • BGSU to hold summer commencement August 6 Jul 26, 2016 2:50 PM Bowling Green State University will celebrate its 286th graduation Saturday, August 6 in the Stroh Center.

  • New learning community takes 360° approach Jul 26, 2016 2:50 PM Freshmen in BGSU’s brand new Health, Wellness and You Learning Community will be starting out on the right foot — and hand. They will be wearing FitBit® wristband activity trackers as “researchers on their own lives,” according to founding director Dr. Mary-Jon Ludy, public and allied health. “This is a great opportunity for students to get engaged in research using a technology and topic they can understand.”

  • College retains national accreditation through 2022 Jul 25, 2016 7:00 AM The College of Education and Human Development received accreditation for 2016-2022 under the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards. NCATE’s performance-based accreditation system for teacher preparation ensures that teacher candidates are prepared to make a difference in PK-12 student learning.

  • NHL franchise bets on McPhee Jul 21, 2016 5:32 PM In building the NHL’s newest expansion team, the Las Vegas franchise has chosen George McPhee ’82 as the team’s general manager. McPhee, who received the Hobey Baker Award as college hockey’s best player in 1982 at BGSU, was the GM of the Washington Capitals from 1997 to 2014.

  • Open arms Jul 21, 2016 12:13 PM While at BGSU, Shahad Aldoori, a Sunni Muslim from Iraq, served as a graduate assistant for nearly two years in the College of Business’s Career Accelerator Office, helping American and international students find internships and full-time positions. It was in this role that she discovered a passion for helping other students.

  • Intellectual foundation Jul 21, 2016 11:54 AM Dr. Arnold Rampersad ’67, ’68, a BGSU alumnus best known for his biographies on W.E.B. Du Bois, Langston Hughes, Jackie Robinson and Ralph Ellison, received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Harvard University and an honorary Doctor of Humanities from Yale University during the same week in May.

  • Navy’s first female admiral proud of historic role Jul 21, 2016 11:42 AM Dr. Alene Duerk is a northwest Ohio native and the recipient of an honorary Doctor of Human Relations degree from Bowling Green State University in 1973. She was the first woman to be promoted to the rank of admiral in the U.S. Navy. At 96 years old, Duerk reflects on her long career and historic place in the U.S. military.

  • BGSU College of Education and Human Development achieve national accreditation Jul 20, 2016 1:30 PM The College of Education and Human Development recently received accreditation for 2016-2022 under the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards.

  • Ohio Arts Council grants funds to three faculty, alumna Jul 20, 2016 1:30 PM Creativity is priceless, but the expression of it can cost money. Helping fund those costs, the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) has awarded $5,000 each to BGSU Creative Writing faculty members Dr. Lawrence Coates and Theresa Williams and music composition faculty member Dr. Mikel Kuehn. The three are immersed in their work this summer and appreciative of the support from the grants, which are based on an artist’s body of work.

  • BGSU to host inaugural Optimal Aging Community Fair Jul 18, 2016 9:59 AM Registration is underway for Bowling Green State University’s inaugural Optimal Aging Community Fair. The fair, which will be held Aug. 1, will feature an international keynote speaker, panel discussions, breakout sessions and health screenings. This is the new Optimal Aging Institute’s first event.

  • Star-spangled student Jul 15, 2016 2:35 PM BGSU student Abby Paskvan will take the national stage next Wednesday evening (July 20) when she performs “The Star Spangled Banner” at the Republican National Convention. Paskvan, a junior majoring in marketing, was invited to perform the national anthem by convention officials.

  • Portraits of Perspectives Jul 14, 2016 5:14 PM BGSU students in the Community Projects in Photography Class taught by School of Art Professor Lynn Whitney partnered with individuals served through Wood Lane, to capture photography of their lives from work and relaxation to sports and music. The photos are on display at Toledo Museum of Art's Community Gallery through July 24.

  • Living a life of purpose Jul 14, 2016 5:05 PM Master’s student Pempho Chinkondenji stays busy, advocating for female rights and bringing about positive change. Ultimately, she hopes to work for the United Nations, where she can reach thousands of people with these efforts. Until then, she’s involved in several efforts on campus and in the community.

  • BGSU a true family affair for the Ulreichs Jul 14, 2016 4:59 PM Fred and Lois Ulreich met on a blind date while they were students at BGSU in the 1950s and they maintained a genuine fondness for the University throughout their lives. That connection translated into all four of their children attending BGSU, and all four of them meeting their spouses while they were on campus at BG.

  • Morning person Jul 11, 2016 12:00 PM Alumna Natalie Taylor got her start in sports reporting at Bowling Green State University, but now cohosts Tampa Bay’s newest lifestyle and entertainment show, “Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend.” Taylor says BGSU opened many doors on her way to this dream job.

  • Best practice certification for BGSU PD Jul 8, 2016 1:47 PM The Bowling Green State University Police Department joins about 30 Ohio agencies by meeting standards for the use of force and employee recruitment and hiring. The standards are the first of their kind in Ohio and were developed by a 12-member board in August 2015.

  • Cracking the algae code Jul 8, 2016 11:12 AM BGSU biologists Drs. George Bullerjahn and Michael McKay are taking their examination of toxic algal blooms to the genetic level, seeking to identify the conditions that signal the bacteria’s genes to produce toxins. Supported by a number of grants, they are working in Lake Erie, Sandusky Bay and the Maumee River.

  • Construction Update - Moseley Hall Jul 6, 2016 4:00 PM Now under construction, Moseley Hall will be an interdisciplinary science laboratory building when completed in 2017. It will house chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology, geology and medical laboratory science classes. The 100-year-old building was originally a science building and at one time had livestock on the first floor.

  • Torelli gives Washington briefing on BGSU project Jul 6, 2016 12:00 PM Dr. Andrew Torelli, chemistry, served on an invited panel of experts at a briefing on “Citizen Science: Empowering a Robust National Effort.” for members of Congress, their representatives and the public in Washington, D.C. Torelli shared BGSU’s Smartphone InSpector, which equips a cell phone to identify and measure contaminants in water.

  • Class of 2020: Nia Little Jul 6, 2016 7:00 AM Nia Little of Oak Park, Mich., was attracted to Bowling Green State University because of the Sidney A. Ribeau President's Leadership Academy and the work it does in the community. Her other passion is science and she hopes to combine the two at BGSU.

  • Extra credit Jul 5, 2016 7:00 PM Adam Baggs '93 had an unlikely opportunity to appear on "The Walking Dead" television series. While he enjoyed the experience immensely, he puts his master's of public administration from BGSU to work in a less dramatic way by leading philanthropic support for higher education.

  • Class of 2020: Nijah Slaughter Jul 4, 2016 7:00 AM Incoming freshman and President’s Leadership Academy scholar Nijah Slaughter plans to take the fashion and apparel world by storm, after completing a degree in international business. Slaughter also appreciates BGSU’s proximity to her home in Detroit. which will help keep her from getting homesick.

  • Marching orders Jul 4, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU has been well represented for the past 29 years, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future. Chuck Bindis ’10 is getting ready for basic training in the U.S. Navy while Amy Horn ’89 is preparing for her swan song in the Marine Corps Band.

  • Port authority Jul 4, 2016 7:00 AM Jeff Sowecke, a 2007 Bowling Green State University alumnus, has been in the U.S. Army for nine years. He was recognized for his leadership skills June 1, when he was presented with the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award. More than 65,000 people were eligible and only 26 were recognized.

  • Learn ­- Experience - Grow Jul 1, 2016 4:02 PM Dozens of Falcon alumni started a new summer tradition at BGSU’s inaugural Alumni Summer College on June 29 – July 1, 2016. Designed to offer special programming for alumni and friends of BGSU, Alumni Summer College provided a series of educational (and fun) classes, lively discussions and excursions.

  • Golden Falcons soar Jul 1, 2016 3:59 PM Bowling Green State University welcomed 53 Golden Falcons to campus and inducted them as Golden Falcons at the second annual Golden Falcons induction ceremony June 28, 2016. Additional reunion events included a Walk Down Memory Lane event, a Then and Now campus tour, and a presentation about Optimal Aging

  • Data summit unites BGSU, high school educators Jun 29, 2016 11:00 AM In response to districts’ requests for data on how their district graduates are doing at Bowling Green State University, seven northwest Ohio high schools were invited to a data summit in Bowling Green. Data was shared with those partnership schools to demonstrate how students from their schools performed at BGSU.

  • Swifter justice Jun 28, 2016 8:00 AM With a $440,000 grant from the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, BGSU is partnering with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation to analyze results from Sexual Assault Kits to identify ways to streamline the testing process. Dr. Jon Sprague is heading the project, with Dr. James Albert, statistics, and graduate student D.J. Heckman collaborating with BCI scientists.

  • Legacy of BGSU lacrosse celebrated Jun 27, 2016 3:00 PM Bowling Green’s varsity lacrosse program was in existence from 1965-79 and the Falcons were ranked in the top 25 nationally in five different seasons, and at one point in the mid-1970s won 27 straight league games. BGSU lacrosse won more than 75 percent of its games and three Midwest Lacrosse Association championships. The program celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding with a reunion at the new National Lacrosse Center in Maryland June 24-25.

  • Class of 2020: Madison Stump Jun 27, 2016 7:00 AM Madison Stump is an incoming freshman in BGSU’s Class of 2020 who will major in music. She is recipient of an Award of High Distinction, a renewable, full-tuition scholarship from the Honors College, thanks in part to her 4.34 grade point average at Walled Lake Central High School in Commerce Township, Mich.

  • BGSU board adopts budget, approves gerontology social work master’s Jun 23, 2016 2:00 PM The BGSU Board of Trustees at its June 23 meeting set educational and general operating budgets for Fiscal Year 2017. The budget includes compensation increase pools for faculty and staff. Also approved was a master of social work, with a focus on gerontology.

  • Falcons flock to BGSU Firelands for Campus Family Campaign Jun 23, 2016 2:00 PM BGSU Firelands employees have increased participation and the amount raised in the Campus Campaign through “Firelands Falcon Flockings,” in which employees donated to the Campus Campaign in $10 increments to “flock” other offices with Falcon heads and other bird-related balloons and materials.

  • Optimal Aging Institute names administrator, plans community fair Jun 22, 2016 2:30 PM BGSU’s new Optimal Aging Institute (OAI), based in the College of Health and Human Services http://www.bgsu.edu/health-and-human-services.html, is moving ahead. Its inaugural project administrator has been named and a community fair is planned. Paula Davis has been named project administrator effective July 11.

  • Dzur’s concept is basis for U.K. health care seminars Jun 22, 2016 2:00 PM Dr. Albert Dzur, a BGSU professor of political science, has developed a concept called democratic professionalism that is being used as a framework for a two-year series of seminars called “Re-imagining Professionalism in Mental Health: Towards Co-Production,” held at Leeds and Oxford universities in the U.K.

  • BGSU, Bowling Green ‘Not in Our Town’ earns national award Jun 21, 2016 8:00 AM Not in Our Town Bowling Green, a partnership between Bowling Green State University and the city dedicated to combating hate, has been honored by the International Town and Gown Association for improving the quality of campus and community life.

  • Class of 2020: Cole Alexander Jun 20, 2016 7:00 AM Incoming freshman Cole Alexander is looking forward to his time at Bowling Green State University, particularly meeting new people, taking intellectually challenging classes and getting involved in intramural sports and activities. The Award of High Distinction Scholarship recipient will also participate in Honors College.

  • International destination Jun 20, 2016 7:00 AM Abdoulie Jaiteh discovered Bowling Green State University through a simple internet search. That may be how Jaiteh, Class of 2017, arrived at Bowling Green from Gambia, Africa, but the individual attention he’s received from faculty and many leadership opportunities on campus are what has kept him at BGSU.

  • No room for head games Jun 20, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU’s Dr. Andrea Cripps’ main research concentration is sensory impairments following concussions: how vision, hearing and the somatosensory systems are impaired after a concussion. In addition, she looks at academic decline following a concussion to investigate whether a student’s GPA regresses afterward.

  • Student veterans receive grant to upgrade center Jun 15, 2016 12:00 PM A new $10,000 grant from the Student Veterans of America and the Home Depot Foundation to the BGSU Student Veterans Organization will help the University make physical improvements to its Veterans Center. In addition to the funding, the local Home Depot may provide help with projects.

  • Boys State comes to BGSU for 38th year Jun 13, 2016 11:31 AM More than 1,200 of the most outstanding young scholars in Ohio will be at Bowling Green State University through June 19 for the American Legion Buckeye Boys State. Buckeye Boys State was founded in 1936 and has been held at BGSU since 1978.

  • A Brilliant Career Jun 13, 2016 7:00 AM Author Robin Yocum ’78 is thankful for his hometown of Brilliant, Ohio, and his alma mater, Bowling Green State University. Both have inspired and contributed to his career as an accomplished writer. He came from steelworkers, coal miners and railroaders and was the first in his family afforded the opportunity to attend college.

  • Workin' for the Benjamins Jun 13, 2016 7:00 AM Tomeka Kolleh '12 hones her skills in marketing and public relations and actively networks with movers and shakers in New York City until she lands a job with Combs Enterprises, led by chairman, hip-hop recording artist, actor and entrepreneur, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs.

  • New BGSU research important to atmospheric photochemistry Jun 8, 2016 3:00 PM A BGSU photochemical sciences research team led by Dr. Alexander N. Tarnovsky has shown that a new and unusual reaction path in chemistry occurs not only in the gas phase, but also in solution. The finding is important to atmospheric photochemistry.

  • Construction Update - Health and Human Services Jun 6, 2016 4:00 PM The renovated Health and Human Services building, which is home to the College of Health and Human Services, features new classrooms, a new advising space, new labs and new student collaboration areas.

  • Aliyah Gustafson overcomes injury to qualify for NCAA Track & Field Championship Jun 6, 2016 10:15 AM Not only did Aliyah Gustafson overcome a knee injury, but the redshirt sophomore from Iowa City, Iowa, was a MAC Champion this season and broke the BGSU shot put record May 28 at the NCAA Div. I East Regional Track and Field Championship in Jacksonville.

  • Master of Architecture’s first class graduates Jun 6, 2016 9:56 AM Sean J. Bostater, Shilpa Mehta, Timur Rashidovich Valiulin, James Alexander Wilson and Matt Zix are the first students to have master’s degrees of architecture from Bowling Green State University. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) has granted BGSU's Department of Architecture and Environmental Design continuing candidacy for its Master of Architecture professional degree.

  • A Falcon connection Jun 6, 2016 7:00 AM A Falcon connection brings together two alumnae in North Carolina who transform the lives of children around the world through their work with miraclefeet, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating the disability caused by clubfoot. To date, the nonprofit has provided treatment to more than 16,000 children in 14 countries.

  • Air Superiority Jun 6, 2016 7:00 AM The Bowling Green Flight Center added five new aircraft, all Piper Warriors, for BGSU Aviation students to pilot. Three of the Warriors are brand-new models purchased directly from the manufacturer, Piper Aircraft. The BG Flight Center also purchased a 2006 model and a 2002 model and completely refurbished them from tip to tail.

  • Kid at heart Jun 6, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU alumnus Andy Dauterman ’98 secures, manages and oversees residential and commercial projects for Daniels Wood Land, a company in California that specializes in custom tree houses, carvings, shooting galleries, playgrounds, theming and more.

  • Students Share What Your Campus Campaign Gift Means to Them Jun 1, 2016 1:00 PM With the 2015-2016 Campus Campaign, also known as Family Campaign, well underway, students share what your gifts mean to them. Students tell us your gifts help them become better leaders, inspire them to give back, allow them to have meaningful experiences inside and outside of the classroom, and help them achieve the dream of a college education. Students share their thoughts at www.bgsu.edu/givefamily.

  • ‘Cooperative Wisdom’ Jun 1, 2016 12:00 PM Emeritus professor of philosophy Dr. Donald Scherer and alumna Carolyn Jabs have published a book, “Cooperative Wisdom: Bringing People Together When Things Fall Apart,” that provides clear steps to conflict resolution. They offer five virtues and three concrete practices for each to jump start problem solving.

  • BGSU rugby team finishes 9th in the nation May 31, 2016 5:06 PM BGSU’s Rugby team won five out of six games at the National 7s Championship in Cary, N.C., over Memorial Day weekend to finish 9th in the nation. This was the club’s ninth consecutive appearance at nationals.

  • Ohio Governor makes appointments to BGSU Board of Trustees May 31, 2016 1:02 PM Ohio Governor John Kasich has appointed Dr. Richard Ross of Columbus and Cody Clemens of Malta to the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees.

  • BGSU filmmakers cast a long shadow May 30, 2016 7:00 AM Shadowcast Pictures is a cutting-edge production operation based in Los Angeles, and it involves a number of BGSU graduates, including company founder and president Jay Ellison, who played a role in advancing film production studies at the University.

  • Iron workers May 30, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU alumnus Mike Bishop works with the College of Technology, Architecture & Applied Engineering to create and patent a better golf club. Four BGSU seniors in their capstone class in mechanical design have aided his effort to build an iron that surpasses current market offerings.

  • The White House tops graduate’s customer list May 30, 2016 7:00 AM 1978 graduate Michael Ruggeri is president of Scott Group, a company that provides custom rugs for the ultra high-end of the market, including two presidents. Ruggeri has been with the company for 36 years, serving as its president for the past 25 years.

  • The Falcon Medal of Honor Recognizes Exceptional Student-Athletes May 27, 2016 12:01 PM The Falcon Medal of Honor defines the essential qualities BGSU holds important for all of its student-athletes, and is given to two senior student-athletes who have consistently exceeded what was asked of them in the areas of scholarship, athletic talent, leadership and service.

  • BGSU Firelands helped build confidence May 27, 2016 11:42 AM D. Craig Rathbun has had success on multiple levels since graduating from Bowling Green State University in 1983. He shared five ‘life lessons’ with the 123 graduates of BGSU Firelands: Be a good listener; love what you do; find your passion; find a mentor; and stop dreaming and start doing.

  • Golden opportunity May 25, 2016 1:25 PM Brett Creamer ’14 grew up in the San Francisco Bay area and currently is employed by that region’s NBA team as a special event assistant. Creamer says he never would have had the opportunity to work for the Golden State Warriors if not for his Bowling Green State University education.

  • Construction Update - Park Avenue May 24, 2016 8:45 AM The remodeled Park Avenue building opened in spring 2016 as the new home of the Department of Architecture and Environmental Design.

  • WBGU-TV earns two Emmy nominations May 23, 2016 2:15 PM The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has nominated WBGU-TV staff for two 2016 Emmys. The nominations were given to Tom Zapiecki, production manager, and Marcus Harrison, producer/director and Bowling Green State University adjunct instructor.

  • Undergraduate researchers reap awards, kudos May 23, 2016 2:00 PM Six undergraduate students received glass awards on May 18 for their oral and poster presentations at the April 23 Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship. Also honored was Dr. Andrew Gregory of the School of Earth, Environment and Society, who received the Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year Award.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Putting down roots at BGSU May 23, 2016 7:00 AM Mike Bryce, a double major in music and psychology from Pittsburgh, founded the Roots Music Club in August of 2014. Bryce and other musicians met in 1002 Moore Musical Arts Center on a Tuesday night, and have continued meeting there on Tuesday nights ever since.

  • Driven for Ford May 23, 2016 7:00 AM Business grad Clayton Stewart is back at Ford Motor Company, where he served two internships, and is excited about the rapidly evolving manufacturing field – and his opportunity to represent Ford in its “Thirty Under 30” group of young employees who will learn how to be philanthropists.

  • Feat of clay May 23, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU ceramics professor John Balistreri has exhibited his sculptures throughout his 30-year career; however in March of this year, his ceramic sculptures were exhibited simultaneously in four exhibitions held in conjunction with the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts.

  • BGSU rugby team prepares for national championship May 20, 2016 2:30 PM BGSU’s MAC Championship victory has secured the Falcons a bid to the National Sevens Championship in Cary, N.C., over Memorial Day weekend. It has also earned them continued recognition as a true powerhouse in the conference as well as nationally.

  • Carver honored for selfless leadership, service May 18, 2016 4:00 PM Some people live their lives in service to others, and Terry Carver is one of them. Whether at work or in the community, she gets no greater pleasure than helping others, boosting them up and making life better.

  • Strickland brings insight, professionalism to job May 18, 2016 4:00 PM The College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering has been Kim Strickland’s professional home for over 31 years. As senior fiscal coordinator, she has worked with every dean and interim, associate and assistant dean in that time, always striving to provide the best possible service to all constituents.

  • Compliance Day free training sessions slated May 18, 2016 3:00 PM The BGSU Office of Equity and Diversity will host the fourth annual Compliance Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1 in 201 Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Fifteen faculty receive emeritus status May 18, 2016 2:45 PM The Board of Trustees granted emeritus status to 15 retired or retiring faculty members on May 6. Emeritus status is conferred in recognition of distinguished service to the University. Individuals must have been at the University for at least 10 years and been recommended by their department for the designation.

  • Classified Staff Team Award May 18, 2016 2:30 PM Barbara Berta, Mary Busdeker and Marcia Seubert in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics were presented the Classified Staff Team Award on May 18. The team will share a $1,500 award and their names will be displayed on a commemorative plaque in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Carver, Strickland honored for selfless leadership, service May 18, 2016 2:00 PM Classified Staff Council presented Outstanding Service Awards to Terry Carver, an administrative secretary in the Division of Recreation and Wellness, and Kim Strickland, a senior fiscal coordinator in the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering. Each received a $1,000 check and a plaque bearing her name.

  • Former bGAB president earns Ping Student Services Award May 16, 2016 10:00 AM Social work alumna Emily Hillyer has received the 2016 Charles J. Ping Student Service Award from the Ohio Campus Compact. This annual award recognizes and honors undergraduate students for their outstanding leadership and contributions to community service or service learning.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Feeling at home at BGSU May 16, 2016 7:00 AM Yogitha Malkireddy transferred to Bowling Green State University to major in electronics and computer engineering technology. Not only did Malkireddy graduate from the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering, but she was able to get acclimated to American culture along the way.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: In hot pursuit of education May 16, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU Police Captain Tim James graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in criminal justice from the College of Health and Human Services on May 6. BGSU Police Chief Monica Moll earned her Ph.D. in political science from Kent State University on May 13.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Reaching All of Her Goals May 16, 2016 7:00 AM Rachael Cummings is graduating from BGSU Firelands while achieving her two primary goals: making the most of her college experience and graduating debt free.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Ready to Work May 16, 2016 7:00 AM Sales and services marketing student Andrew Ludwig planned to have a job waiting for him upon graduation. Through hard work and planning, he achieved that goal and will start working in July. He will graduate this May as a President’s Award winner for having maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout his time at BGSU.

  • In Memoriam: Delbert Latta '88 (hon) May 12, 2016 3:33 PM The University remembers former Ohio Senator and U.S. Representative Delbert Latta’s ’88 (Hon.) who passed away May 12, one of the state’s most distinguished citizens and a good friend to BGSU

  • BGSU’s online criminal justice master’s program ranked in Top 10 May 12, 2016 2:22 PM College Choice has ranked Bowling Green State University’s Master of Science in Criminal Justice program as the No. 6 online criminal justice master’s program in the country.

  • Students honored at annual honors and awards ceremony May 11, 2016 1:15 AM The College of Education and Human Development held their annual Honors and Awards Ceremony on April 24 to present students with scholarships and academic awards for the 2016-2017 school year and to honor is outstanding seniors.

  • Donor support transforms South Hall into the newly named Michael & Sara Kuhlin Center May 9, 2016 7:00 AM A gift from Michael '68 and Sara Kuhlin provides support for the renovated South Hall which will house the School of Media and Communication. The gift builds on previous support provided for student scholarship and leadership.

  • BGSU celebrates 285th graduation May 7, 2016 4:02 PM Bowling Green State University held its 285th commencement this past weekend, with more than 2,200 candidates in the graduating class. Commencement included the presentation of an honorary degree and addresses from alumni.

  • Act with integrity May 7, 2016 7:00 AM When Dr. Dean Bresciani graduated from Bowling Green State University 31 years ago, he never imagined that one day he would be giving a commencement speech to a new class of Falcon alumni. But Friday night the 14th president of North Dakota State University had the opportunity to do just that.

  • BGSU is a launching pad May 7, 2016 7:00 AM Jason “Jay” Crawford addressed BGSU graduates of the Arts and Science colleges during the Saturday morning (May 7) commencement ceremony at the Stroh Center. He told them to “be naïve enough to chase your dreams, be persistent enough to never stop.”

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Hard work and hustle May 7, 2016 7:00 AM Neuroscience major Jake Pemberton’s hard work and hustle have paid off; now he’s enjoying his last semester before starting at his dream medical school. He will graduate this May as a President’s Award winner for having maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout his time at BGSU.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Helping others discover their stories May 7, 2016 7:00 AM Detroit native Darrico Harris arrived on campus in a car he rented to get him to BGSU to start his college journey. He quickly discovered his path to become a mentor and academic through a double major in psychology and sociology, and residence hall governance.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Online program fits busy lifestyle May 7, 2016 7:00 AM Jamie Kaplan graduated from one of BGSU's eCampus programs and is continuing his career as a recreational therapist at a VA hospital working with traumatic brain injury patients. His patients' injuries stem from military accidents, gunshot wounds, car accidents, and strokes and Kaplan is using 3D printing to enhance their therapy.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: The sky is the limit May 7, 2016 7:00 AM Maribeth Sembach Rahe ’70 was presented an honorary doctorate of business administration by Bowling Green State University on May 7 in honor of her achievements as a recognized leader in financial services who has broken through historic barriers to women. She was a Spanish major with a minor in business.

  • Get out of your comfort zone May 7, 2016 7:00 AM Holly Horn’s career path did not follow the expected route for someone with a bachelor’s degree in education. It has spanned over various businesses and organizations, including politics, education, health care, consulting and finance – and that is OK, she says.

  • Board approves faculty contract, administrative fees May 6, 2016 4:03 PM The BGSU Board of Trustees on May 6 approved the next collective bargaining agreement with the BGSU Faculty Association along with new administrative fees for two colleges and the naming of the renovated South Hall.

  • Faculty climb academic ladder with tenure, promotion May 6, 2016 4:02 PM The BGSU Board of Trustees acknowledged and celebrated the accomplishments of faculty from a number of colleges May 6 with the granting of promotions and for some, tenure. Thirteen were promoted to full professor, 15 received promotion to associate professor with tenure.

  • BGHS drama teacher rises to head of the class May 5, 2016 10:26 AM The 2016 Educator of the Year award was presented to Dr. Jo Beth Gonzalez on Monday, May 2 during Teacher Educator Capstone Day. For the past 22 years, she has worked as an educator at Bowling Green High School. In addition to her teaching, she is a published author of multiple books that explore theatre education. The award was presented by Dr. Dawn Shinew, dean of the College of Education and Human Development.

  • Bechtel elected to SHAPE America Leadership Council May 4, 2016 4:00 PM Dr. Pamela Bechtel, associate professor emerita in the School of Human Movement, Sport and Leisure Studies, was recently elected to the position of president-elect of the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America's Midwest District. Bechtel began her three-year term in March.

  • Burger to teach, perform as Fulbright Specialist in Malaysia May 4, 2016 4:00 PM Dr. Cole Burger, an instructor of piano in the College of Musical Arts, will teach piano and present recitals and master classes at the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur as a Fulbright Specialist. The specialist program promotes short-term collaborative projects linking American scholars with counterparts at host institutions.

  • Construction Update - Greek Housing May 2, 2016 10:37 AM New Greek housing will open in August 2016, providing a home to a thriving community of student leaders.

  • It’s On Us student leader makes national impact May 2, 2016 10:14 AM Senior Mary Toth was selected for the It's On Us national student advisory committee in the fall. This year, she worked with sexual assault survivors and advocates to combat this serious issue. As she finishes her term, Toth traveled to Washington D.C. to meet Vice President Joe Biden.

  • USG launches Adopt a Block initiative May 2, 2016 10:13 AM BGSU’s Undergraduate Student Government has created an Adopt a Block program in which students or student organizations can adopt a block in the city of Bowling Green and keep it clean from litter and debris. The program will debut at the beginning of the fall semester.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: A love of music, teaching May 2, 2016 7:00 AM Sophia Schmitz, a performance major and an entrepreneurship minor who started taking violin lessons at BGSU when she was 3, kept herself busy during her time as an undergraduate at the University.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: All the right moves May 2, 2016 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University kicker Tyler Tate excelled on the football field and in the classroom. The exercise science major will continue his education in the fall as a first-year medical student at Ohio State.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Childhood lessons May 2, 2016 7:00 AM Allison Ehmen was just a child when her grandmother had a debilitating stroke. That traumatic event ultimately shaped her childhood and the adult she has become as she graduates from the BGSU College of Health and Human Services gerontology program with a cumulative 4.0 GPA.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Leaving a legacy May 2, 2016 7:00 AM Marjorie Williams, who grew up in the Detroit area, wanted to give back to the College of Business Administration after Bowling Green State University gave so much to her through a scholarship-provided education.

  • Hanasono earns Hoch, college awards for commitment to diversity May 2, 2016 12:15 AM Dr. Lisa Hanasono's work is founded in the integration of research and teaching and lived out in her commitment to the community. In recognition of her engagement of students with such important issues as promoting unity, diversity and inclusion, Hanasono, an assistant professor of communication, received a 2016 David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service.

  • BGSU to hold commencement Friday, Saturday May 2, 2016 12:00 AM The University will celebrate its 285th graduation in three ceremonies in the Stroh Center Friday (May 6) and Saturday (May 7). The graduating class includes 2,287 candidates. Speaking will be alumni Maribeth Rahe, Dean Bresciani, Holly Horn, Jason “Jay” Crawford, and D. Craig Rathbun.

  • Faculty Senate Presents Community Involvement Award to Emilio Duran Apr 28, 2016 12:44 PM Dr. Emilio Duran, associate professor in the School of Teaching and Learning at Bowling Green State University, received the Community Involvement Award at the Faculty Excellence Awards Ceremony and Reception April 14.This award, presented by the Faculty Senate, recognizes a faculty member for outstanding contributions to the community or to other local, state, national or international communities and includes a $1,000 prize.

  • Student Recreation Center renovation garners national recognition Apr 27, 2016 2:45 PM The Student Recreation Center has been recognized for its renovations with the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association Outstanding Sports Facilities Award. The award was presented jointly to BGSU Recreation and Wellness and Toledo architects The Collaborative Inc. at the NIRSA Annual Conference and Recreational Sports Expo.

  • Sprague receives Pharmacy Good Government Award Apr 27, 2016 2:30 PM Dr. Jon Sprague, director of the Ohio Attorney General’s Center for the Future of Forensic Science at BGSU, received the 2016 Good Government Award from the Ohio Pharmacists Association. The award honors pharmacists who have produced major contributions to the public through government and/or legislative service/education at the local, state or national level.

  • The K.I.N.G.S. of BGSU Apr 25, 2016 8:59 AM Since the student organization’s founding in 2012, K.I.N.G.S. focuses on academic and social excellence of men of color. From campus programming to study tables, this brotherhood is making a positive impact on campus for all students.

  • 2016 Newman Civic Fellow Apr 25, 2016 7:00 AM Sophomore Marjorie (Meg) Burrell, a President’s Leadership Academy student, has been named a 2016 Newman Civic Fellow, an award that honors undergraduate and graduate students who have taken action in pursuit of long-term social change and who engage and inspire others in their communities.

  • BGSU hosts media training NFL boot camp Apr 25, 2016 7:00 AM For the fourth year, the NFL Boot Camp: Sports Journalism and Radio was held April 14-17 at BGSU. The boot camp offered an opportunity for current and former players to strengthen their writing and on-air skills, while also picking up insightful feedback and mentoring from media and University sources.

  • Putting up a good fight Apr 25, 2016 7:00 AM Kaleb Page, a graduating BGSU senior from Wapakoneta, Ohio, got a firsthand look at 21st century gladiators this spring when he served as a public relations intern at the Ultimate Fighting Championship headquarters in Las Vegas.

  • ‘Rookie’ Trinidy Jeter no amateur in student, community engagement Apr 22, 2016 2:30 PM Trinidy Jeter, BGSU Firelands coordinator of student and campus activities, was named the Administrative Staff Rookie of the Year at the Administrative Staff Council reception April 19. She has changed the campus climate to one that fosters campus life and engagement, say her nominators.

  • Ellinger brings humanity to technology management Apr 22, 2016 2:00 PM CIO John Ellinger’s meticulous nature, work ethic, longstanding care about the broad educational mission of BGSU, and commitment to consensus building at all stages have earned him the 2016 Michael R. Ferrari Award, from Administrative Staff Council.

  • Top historic ranking for CBA from Bloomberg Apr 21, 2016 2:30 PM Bloomberg Businessweek's newest rankings of undergraduate business programs place the BGSU College of Business Administration among the top 5 percent of programs in the nation and the top 2 percent in the world.

  • 2016 Master Teacher Melissa Miller shares her love of learning with students Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM Dr. Melissa Miller, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, was named the 2016 Master Teacher at Bowling Green State University. Miller believes the most important aspect of teaching is sharing a contagious enthusiasm for learning.

  • Bullerjahn named Professor of Research Excellence Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM For making important contributions to the field of environmental microbiology that have helped position Bowling Green State University as a leader in this discipline in Great Lakes research, Dr. George Bullerjahn, department of biological sciences, was named a Professor of Research Excellence at the Faculty Excellence Awards Ceremony.

  • Crandall lauded for extraordinary efforts in behalf of students Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM Eve Crandall, academic adviser in the College of Arts and Sciences, has seized numerous opportunities to enhance student success and retention in the School of Art. In recognition, she received the 2016 President’s Award for Academic Advising of Undergraduate Students. Crandall’s advisees described her as encouraging, inspiring and supportive.

  • Department of Biological Sciences receives Unit Recognition Award Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM The Bowling Green State University Department of Biological Sciences was recognized April 14 for its outstanding contributions to education with the Faculty Senate Unit Recognition Award. The nomination of the department highlighted several ways in which the department contributes to recruitment, retention and overall student success.

  • Emily Freeman Brown named Professor of Creative Arts Excellence Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM Dr. Emily Freeman Brown, director of orchestral activities and professor of orchestral conducting in the College of Musical Arts, has been named the 2016 Professor of Creative Arts Excellence. Over her 33-year career at BGSU, she has maintained a national and international profile as an orchestral conductor and music educator.

  • Flick honored for thoughtful, dedicated advising Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM Rachel Flick, academic adviser in the College of Arts and Sciences, is thoughtful and intentional when serving her students. For executing and enhancing the advising mission in this way, she received the 2016 President’s Award for Academic Advising of Undergraduate Students at the Faculty Excellence Awards Ceremony April 14.

  • Hanasono wins Blinn, undergraduate advising awards Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM Dr. Lisa Hanasono’s exceptional ability to work with and inspire students to achieve has earned her two awards: The Elliott K. Blinn Award for Faculty/Undergraduate Student Basic Research/Creative Work and the President’s Award for Academic Advising of Undergraduate Students by Faculty and Staff.

  • Mruk engages, inspires students and colleagues Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM Dr. Christopher Mruk of BGSU Firelands’s psychology department was named a professor of teaching excellence at the April 14 Faculty Excellence Awards. In all his activities Mruk brings a level of commitment, caring and connection that has made him a role model for others.

  • Selim recognized for involving undergraduates in basic research Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM Dr. Farida Selim, Department of Physics and Astronomy at Bowling Green State University, says she has been privileged to mentor nine undergraduate students in her two years at the University. In recognition, she received the 2016 Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work.

  • Smith named Professor of Service Excellence Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM Dr. Dale Smith, professor of physics and astronomy and BGSU Planetarium director, has committed himself to service for more than 30 years – developing curriculum, overseeing the Planetarium and advancing the planetarium field and profession domestically and internationally. Smith was named the 2016 Professor of Service Excellence at the Faculty Excellence Awards.

  • Thomas Gibson named student affairs leader Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM Dr. Thomas Gibson has been selected as vice president for student affairs and vice provost. Gibson, currently associate vice president for student affairs at Ball State University, will join the University July 1, President Mary Ellen Mazey announced April 19.

  • Bacterial drones vs. tumors Apr 18, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU biologist Jill Zeilstra-Ryalls in Arts & Sciences is working with University of Wyoming researchers to develop a method to counter a cancer tumor’s ability to fool immune cells and deliver programmable nonpathogenic bacteria directly to the tumor.

  • Benefits of going green Apr 18, 2016 7:00 AM The Student Green Initiatives Fund has contributed more than $500,000 to various sustainability initiatives and projects, including green roof bike racks with matching grants, vehicle charging stations, LED lighting and composting.

  • Giving back to the CBA Apr 18, 2016 7:00 AM Mike and Mary Lee McGranaghan, Falcons Flames who graduated in 1980, have committed $475,000 in gifts to Bowling Green State University, which includes funds for two separate University scholarships and a quarter-million-dollar contribution for a new building for the College of Business Administration.

  • Successful collaboration plants seeds for sustainability Apr 15, 2016 3:00 PM Sustainability, the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, has two promoters on campus. The Department of Environment and Sustainability and BGSU’s Office of Campus Sustainability work together to support environmental and sustainability issues and projects across campus and in the local community.

  • A lifetime of achievement Apr 15, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Paul Moore, a professor of biological sciences, was honored with the Faculty Senate Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his scholarship and immense contributions to the academic life of the department and its students, the development of the marine biology and neuroscience programs, and to the Honors College.

  • Coates’ literary achievements earn Olscamp Research Award Apr 15, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Lawrence Coates, a professor and chair of the English department, received the 2016 Olscamp Research Award at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards on April 14. The award is given annually by the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research to a faculty member for outstanding scholarly or creative accomplishments during the previous three years.

  • Early Career Award recognizes Mills’ achievements, potential Apr 15, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Russell Mills, an assistant professor of political science, was recognized for his achievements April 14 with the Early Career Award, presented by BGSU’s Office of Sponsored Programs and Research.

  • Faculty Senate presents Community Involvement Award to Emilio Duran Apr 15, 2016 7:00 AM For his contributions to community partnerships and initiatives, Dr. Emilio Duran, associate professor in the School of Teaching and Learning, was recognized with the Faculty Senate Community Involvement Award at the annual Faculty Excellence Ceremony and Reception April 14.

  • Faculty Senate presents Distinguished Service Award to Rebecca Skinner Green Apr 15, 2016 7:00 AM For her 20 years of enhancing the life of the University in myriad ways and across multiple disciplines, Dr. Rebecca Skinner Green, an associate professor of art history, was recognized with the Faculty Senate Distinguished Service Award at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards held April 14.

  • Impactful mentorship by Musher-Eizenman garners recognition Apr 15, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Dara Musher-Eizenman, a professor of psychology, mentors fellow faculty, and she also guides undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students whenever possible. She received the Faculty Mentor Recognition from Faculty Senate for outstanding professional support of colleagues in the development of teaching, research and service initiatives.

  • Leadership, attitude hallmarks of Stafford’s excellence Apr 15, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Laura Stafford, director of the School of Media and Communication, was recognized with the 2016 Faculty Senate Leadership as a School Chair/Director Award on April 14. In her two years as director, she has been instrumental in leading enrollment efforts and the development of new degree and certificate programs.

  • Office of Sponsored Programs and Research presents Outstanding Early Career Award to Robert Dyer Apr 15, 2016 7:00 AM For his research in software engineering and programming languages, Dr. Robert Dyer, professor in the Department of Computer Science, was recognized with the Outstanding Early Career Award at the annual Faculty Excellence Ceremony and Reception April 14.

  • Autism Advocates honored by BG City Mayor Apr 14, 2016 10:36 AM On Monday, April 4, Bowling Green city Mayor Dick Edwards read an Autism Proclamation to Associate Dean Mary Murray and the Titus family as part of April's Autism Awareness Month.

  • Watson to receive 2016 Educator of the Year Award in gerontology Apr 13, 2016 12:00 PM The Ohio Association of Gerontology Education will honor Dr. Wendy K. Watson as “Educator of the Year” April 15 at its 40th annual conference at Youngstown State University. Watson, an associate professor of gerontology, is the coordinator of the undergraduate and graduate programs in gerontology at BGSU.

  • Students abuzz about Austin Hunt ‘13 Apr 12, 2016 9:00 AM Young BGSU alumnus Austin Hunt went from an undecided college student to writer and editor at internet media company BuzzFeed. He credits BGSU and a job at a small BG business for his success. Hunt returned to campus to share his story at TCOM Career Day.

  • Students ‘Hatch’ entrepreneurial ideas Apr 8, 2016 4:00 PM For the last 10 weeks, Hatchlings, BGSU students selected to participate in The Hatch, have been working on business presentations with alumni mentors. This effort culminated in the pitch of their ideas to alumni investors in hopes of obtaining funding to “hatch” their venture.

  • Hall of Fame Apr 8, 2016 3:30 PM Four BGSU alumni were inducted into the 2016 Dallas-Hamilton Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame on April 6 during Entrepreneurship Week: Larry Benz ’84, Lisa A. Clayton ’75, Michael Golden ’69 and Bruce Tucker ’70.

  • Taking the Leed Apr 8, 2016 3:00 PM The BCI building is just the latest to earn a LEED Silver certification on BGSU’s campus. There are far more, with even more on the horizon. LEED is a rating system used to evaluate the environmental performance of a building and encourage market transformation toward sustainable design.

  • Buchanan lecture addresses ‘Resurrecting Ancient Proteins’ Apr 6, 2016 11:59 PM Events that shaped the world in the historical past have been inaccessible to experimental science, until now. Dr. Steven Benner, Distinguished Fellow for the Foundation of Applied Molecular Evolution, discusses his work in the 2016 Jean Pasakarnis-Buchanan Lecture on campus April 14.

  • Returned Peace Corps volunteer prepares for new path to service Apr 6, 2016 11:59 PM Ariel Dodgson is pursuing a master’s degree in food and nutrition at BGSU following her experience as a Peace Corps volunteer. She was eligible for the Coverdell Fellows Program that offers financial assistance to graduate students. BGSU is the only school in the country to offer a master’s degree in food and nutrition through the Coverdell program.

  • South Hall Construction Update Apr 6, 2016 2:15 AM Video construction update from South Hall

  • Yearlong Dance Marathon efforts raise more than $450,000 Apr 4, 2016 4:53 PM The 21st annual student-led Dance Marathon raised a total of $452,251, including about $50,000 from this weekend’s ZiggyThon and $151,712 from Bikes for Tikes. These philanthropic efforts benefit Mercy Children’s Hospital, which is part of the Children’s Miracle Network.

  • First responders for algae Apr 4, 2016 11:34 AM BGSU research sensors in Sandusky Bay are helping protect the Sandusky city water supply, according to “Harmful Algal Bloom Research Initiative,” a recently issued report by the Ohio Department of Higher Education on the results on learning how to deal with Lake Erie's harmful algal bloom problem.

  • Encore for Bravo! BGSU Apr 3, 2016 12:00 PM The arts at Bowling Green State University celebrated the second annual Bravo! BGSU. Students, faculty and alumni from across the arts performed and demonstrated their talents throughout the Wolfe Center for the Arts.

  • Attorney General DeWine Announces BCI Lab in Bowling Green Earns LEED Certification Apr 1, 2016 1:39 PM Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and BGSU President Mary Ellen Mazey announced April 1 that the BCI laboratory on campus has earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification. The facility reflects BGSU’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality and being a good environmental role model for the citizens of Ohio.

  • Connecting the self to the world through writing Apr 1, 2016 1:00 PM Prominent researcher and 1971 alumnus Arthur P. Bochner will return to the University April 8 as the keynote speaker for the Media and Communication Graduate Student Association Conference. He will present “The Rise of Autoethnography: Stretching Boundaries, Fashioning Identities, Healing Wounds,” at 2 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater.

  • Engage with the environment Mar 30, 2016 11:00 AM BGSU is mobilizing the community to get involved with sustainability efforts and issues during April. A full slate of Earth Month events and activities has been planned to raise awareness about and combat the effects of global climate change. Organized by the Office of Campus Sustainability, all the events are free.

  • Ray to appear on PBS’s ‘10 That Changed America’ Mar 30, 2016 11:00 AM Dr. Katerina Rüedi Ray, director of BGSU’s School of Art will speak about Chicago’s famous Marina City on a new PBS documentary, “10 That Changed America,” airing at 8 p.m. April 5 on WBGSU-TV and WGTE-TV. Ray is co-author of a book about the iconic buildings.

  • 'The Hatch' helped launch unique line Mar 28, 2016 7:00 AM While attending BGSU and earning a degree in graphic design in 2015, Elsa Vogel took part in the entrepreneurial program “The Hatch”, which was the springboard for launching her own business, “Elsa Leigh Designs” and her innovative “Pieces of Me”, a platform for creating personalized clothing and accessories.

  • Breaking Through Service Mar 28, 2016 7:00 AM Students involved in BG Alternative Breaks went on three service trips over spring break where they volunteered their time. The trips were in North Carolina and Illinois and each focused on a social justice issue: water quality, sustainability and animal welfare.

  • Emeriti faculty write book to help organizations ‘Grasp the Situation’ Mar 25, 2016 1:00 PM “Grasp the Situation: Lessons Learned in Change Leadership,” a new book by emeriti faculty Drs. Glenn Varney and James McFillen with co-author Scott Janoch, provides organizations a proven method to accurately diagnose problems, test their hypotheses and develop successful interventions.

  • BGSU ranks seventh in Midwest, 38th in nation for animation Mar 25, 2016 9:14 AM Animation Career Review analyzed hundreds of animation schools and colleges, ranking BGSU seventh in the Midwest and 38th in the nation. The criteria used for the rankings were academic reputation, admission selectivity, depth and breadth of the program, and value as it relates to tuition and indebtedness and geographic location.

  • Presidents Panel unites Ribeau, Cartwright, Mazey Mar 23, 2016 3:00 PM Three BGSU presidents shared their vision of higher education with the University community on March 21. Former presidents Dr. Sidney Ribeau and Dr. Carol Cartwright joined President Mary Ellen Mazey to discuss their achievements during their time in office and what they see as the major issues confronting higher education today.

  • From Falcon to Mud Hen Mar 21, 2016 10:00 AM Alumna Ann Linenkugel, a tourism, leisure and event planning graduate, now works with many fellow Falcons in the Toledo Mud Hens organization, helping to develop the new Hensville project that goes beyond baseball in playing an important role in the revitalization of downtown Toledo.

  • Reaching for the stars at NASA Mar 21, 2016 7:00 AM Alumna Maria Arredondo is an award-winning education program specialist at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, overseeing the development of educational content based on the work that NASA’s scientists and engineers are doing at the installation, and she serves as the conduit to carry that knowledge to teachers and students throughout this part of the country.

  • Students, faculty, staff bring home ADDY awards Mar 18, 2016 4:08 PM BGSU students, art faculty and the Office of Marketing and Communications all won awards at the 2016 ADDY Awards sponsored by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) of Toledo. Amy Fidler’s three-dimensional design class’s “Do Amazing Things” mural earned them top advertising awards at the local and district levels.

  • BGSU participates in Severe Weather Awareness Week Mar 18, 2016 7:00 AM March 20-26 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Ohio. The week includes a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 23 at 9:50 a.m. BGSU’s Department of Pubic Safety is working to prepare the University in the event of a severe weather crisis.

  • Renowned opera expert comes to College of Musical Arts Mar 16, 2016 12:00 PM Longtime opera stage director, administrator and teacher Jay Lesenger visits the College of Musical Arts March 21 and 22 to give master classes, work with students on building their resumes and auditioning, and teach about the music business, as part of the Helen McMaster Endowed Professorship in Vocal and Choral Studies.

  • On the campaign trail Mar 16, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU senior Jarod Rose had the opportunity to help on Ohio Governor John Kasich’s campaign prior to the South Carolina primary, thanks to his summer internship with the Licking County Republican Party.

  • Undergraduates honored for their diversity research Mar 16, 2016 1:30 AM Four winners — three individual and one group — were presented awards for excellence March 2 for their participation in the inaugural Undergraduate Symposium on Diversity: Opportunities and Challenges for the Inclusion of Diversity in Higher Education and Society. The symposium was hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship.

  • BGSU Philharmonia, Planetarium explore ‘The Planets’ Mar 14, 2016 3:45 PM The Bowling Green Philharmonia at BGSU will take audiences on a musical and visual voyage through Earth’s solar system March 24 with two performances of Gustav Holst’s “The Planets,” highlighted by projections provided by the BGSU Planetarium.

  • Medical Mutual contributes $1 million to BGSU's wellness initiatives Mar 14, 2016 10:50 AM Medical Mutual of Ohio is contributing $1 million to assist with the development of BGSU’s new Optimal Aging Institute (OAI). The new initiative is designed to help senior citizens live longer, healthier lives and will create new wellness programs for older adults on and off campus.

  • Culture and Learning course explores math education Mar 14, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Gabriel Matney, assistant professor in the School of Teaching and Learning, gives students the unique opportunity to see teaching and learning techniques in mathematics firsthand with his Culture and Learning in Thailand course.

  • A decade of supporting student success Mar 11, 2016 1:50 PM The Teaching and Learning Fair will mark its 10th anniversary March 21-23 with special events and guest speakers. The agenda includes guest speaker Dr. Vincent Tinto, a panel of past BGSU presidents Sidney Ribeau and Carol Cartwright and current President Mary Ellen Mazey, and presentations by BGSU faculty and staff.

  • Women’s History Month Mar 11, 2016 1:48 PM BGSU will celebrate Women’s History Month with the theme “Tackling Injustice: Sports as an Arena of Social Change.” The Women’s Center and the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, along other campus departments and organizations, have created a slate of programming that explores the role of athletics — and athletes — in positive social change.

  • Pro Musica to host 10th annual Douglas Wayland Chamber Music Competition Mar 10, 2016 9:16 AM Pro Musica will host the 10th annual Douglas Wayland Chamber Music Competition on March 19 and March 20 at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts. All events are in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. Free and open to the public.

  • Spektral Quartet to perform at BGSU Mar 10, 2016 9:08 AM Spektral Quartet, an acclaimed string quartet based in Chicago, will perform at 8 p.m. March 14 in Bryan Recital Hall at Bowling Green State University’s Moore Musical Arts Center. Free and open to the public.

  • BGSU to host 28th annual TRIO Award Celebration March 24 Mar 2, 2016 3:40 PM BGSU students will be honored for their personal and academic achievements during the 28th annual TRIO Awards Celebration on March 24 from 4–6 p.m. in 101 Olscamp Hall. Faculty, staff and personnel from BGSU and Toledo area schools will also be recognized for their support of TRIO Programs.

  • Accomplished alumni join BGSU Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Mar 2, 2016 3:00 PM Three BGSU alumni joined the Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc. Board of Directors during the Feb. 20, 2016, meeting. Jan Heppe '74, "Charlie” Kowal '75 and Judith D. Pryor '85 will serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors for the BGSU Foundation Inc.

  • Retirement Fair offers value to all Mar 2, 2016 1:00 PM Whether you’re in your early career or getting ready to retire, you will find helpful information at the inaugural Retirement Fair on March 14 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Representatives from Human Resources, OPERS, STRS and Ohio Deferred Compensation will be on hand.

  • Excellence recognized Feb 29, 2016 2:46 PM On Feb. 27, Bowling Green State University honored seven accomplished graduates at the 2016 BGSU College Alumni Awards. Held in the Mileti Alumni Center, the ceremony recognized the impressive professional and civic achievements of the graduates.

  • A non-traditional classroom experience Feb 29, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Tim Murnen, director of the School of Teaching and Learning, and a team of instructors, has been instrumental in getting BGSU teacher-candidates experience observing and participating in the unique learning environment created at Toledo School for the Arts. BGSU and TSA are in its second semester of the agreement and BGSU students are reaping big rewards.

  • The art of organization Feb 29, 2016 7:00 AM Kristin DiBacco ‘06 was born to organize. Her passion for organization and helping people has evolved into her successful business, The Serene Space, which has been featured on the TV series “Hoarders.”

  • Facebook Falcon Feb 22, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU business major Matt Kelly landed a job at Facebook working with big name companies to integrate the social media site onto their websites. After spending six years at the company, he decided to take some time off for himself.

  • Flying far from home Feb 22, 2016 7:00 AM Incoming freshman with family ties to BGSU chooses BGSU over Auburn.

  • From the classroom to the interview room Feb 22, 2016 7:00 AM Tyler Johnson was a student in the Master of Accountancy program and last fall, he was back on campus in a completely different capacity. Johnson is a staff audit associate at Rehmann and is now responsible for recruiting BGSU talent for his firm.

  • Board approves new undergraduate majors, sets room and meal plan rates Feb 19, 2016 2:00 PM At its Feb. 19 meeting, the board of trustees approved three new undergraduate degrees, in forensic science; philosophy, politics, economics and law (PPEL); and biological sciences. The trustees also set room and meal plan rates for fiscal year 2017.

  • Chapman, La Comunidad to make journeys of discovery Feb 17, 2016 4:00 PM With the help of the Klein Development Fund for Residential Learning Communities, one group of students will head to Harvard University to attend a social entrepreneurship conference and a second group will visit Havana, Cuba.

  • Hansen Musical Arts Series features Detroit Symphony Orchestra official Feb 17, 2016 4:00 PM The Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Paul W. Hogle will bring his wit and wisdom to Bowling Green State University and the Dorothy E. and DuWayne H. Hansen Musical Arts Series at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 with a talk titled “Music: Turning a Commodity into Community.”

  • ‘Behind the Beautiful Forevers’ author to visit BGSU Feb 16, 2016 11:59 AM Pulitzer-Prize winner Katherine Boo, author of “Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity,” will visit Bowing Green State University Feb. 23 for a talk and book signing. The event is free and open to the public.

  • BG Opera Theater presents 'Cavalleria Rusticana' Feb 16, 2016 10:29 AM BG Opera Theater presents "Cavalleria Rusticana" by Pietro Mascagni Feb. 26 and 28 in the Donnell Theatre of the Wolfe Center for the Arts. Considered one of the classic "verismo" operas, “Cavalleria Rusticana” tells the story of Turiddu, a soldier who returns home to find that his fiancée, Lola, has married another man, Alfio.

  • A century on the court Feb 15, 2016 1:16 PM The 2015-16 season marks the 100th year of intercollegiate men’s basketball in Bowling Green. As we continue to celebrate this landmark during the second half of conference play, we take this opportunity to remember the outstanding coaches, players and fans who have made Falcon Basketball great through the years.

  • A dream come true Feb 15, 2016 11:11 AM Nineteen teachers from different countries are on campus for a six-week course sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. BGSU is one of four institutions to host the Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program.

  • Poised for the future Feb 15, 2016 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University will begin offering three new health and science degree programs in the fall. A Bachelor of Science in Public Health with an environmental health concentration, a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health, and Master of Science in Forensic Science with specializations in forensic investigation, chemistry and biology are the new degree programs.

  • Health and Human Services degrees meet student, community needs Feb 12, 2016 4:30 PM The University will begin offering three new health and science degree programs in the fall. A Bachelor of Science in Public Health with an environmental health concentration, a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health, and Master of Science in Forensic Science with specializations in forensic investigation, chemistry and biology are the new degree programs.

  • Fahle Family Scholarship promotes undergraduate research opportunities Feb 11, 2016 2:27 PM In 1990, the Fahle family of Tontogany, Ohio, presented the College of Education and Human Development (EDHD), previously the College of Education and Allied Professions, with a generous gift to endow the Orville F. and Naomi Fahle Fund to support student research activities.

  • BGSU among top business schools for veterans Feb 11, 2016 1:39 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Business Administration is one of the best business schools in the country for America’s veterans, according to Military Times magazine. BGSU has been recognized in all four years of the survey.

  • College of Health and Human Services debuts fresh new spaces, facilities Feb 10, 2016 3:45 PM The College of Health and Human Services will dedicate the newly remodeled spaces in the building on Feb. 15 with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. and open house and tour of the facilities from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • FLY Program Scheduled to Soar in Fall 2016 Feb 10, 2016 3:45 PM BGSU’s newest learning community, the FLY Program (Falcon Learning Your-way), will provide students who have learning differences and attention challenges lifelong tools for academic success and workforce preparation.

  • I/O Psychology Feb 10, 2016 3:45 PM An updated edition of “Essentials of Personnel Assessment and Selection,” first published a decade ago, has been published by Dr. Scott Highhouse. Originally considered a go-to resource for those studying industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology, the second edition addresses current issues.

  • Nominations Now Being Accepted for BGSU's Educator of the Year Feb 9, 2016 11:58 AM The Educator of the Year award was developed by the College of Education and Human Development to recognize a BGSU alumni educator for excellence in the field of education. The inaugural award was presented last May to Jerry Shrock ’85 at EDHD’s spring Capstone Day. Shrock delivered the keynote speech to a room of more than 100 future teacher-educators.

  • A family legacy Feb 8, 2016 7:00 AM When twin sisters Alyssa and Katie Almendinger move about the BGSU campus, they view the history, the traditions and the architecture from a little different perspective than most of the other sophomores at the University.

  • Falcon feat Feb 8, 2016 7:00 AM The Bowling Green State University Class of 1965 has continued building on its legacy by providing more than $1.9 million in support for BGSU and its students at the conclusion of its 50th reunion giving campaign.

  • Leading for success Feb 8, 2016 7:00 AM A management class service learning project provided a real-world application that taught teamwork, business planning, social responsibility and giving back to one’s community by raising money for charities.

  • Black Issues Conference features Rosa Clemente Feb 5, 2016 1:15 PM Rosa Clemente, the 2008 Green party vice presidential candidate, will be the keynote speaker for the 17th annual Black Issues Conference at BGSU.

  • Diehl's 'Wasted' book is personal Feb 5, 2016 1:15 PM Addiction. The term is often aligned with waste. Dr. Heath Diehl, a lecturer in English and Honors, takes that wasted metaphor to task in his first published book, “Wasted: Performing Addiction in America.”

  • Clinical psychology Ph.D. program nationally ranked Feb 3, 2016 1:45 PM The University’s clinical psychology Ph.D. program is among the best in the nation, according to two recent reports. On the list compiled by counselingpsychology.org, BGSU is ranked second in the nation for its success in preparing students for careers in professional counseling.

  • Steinway Artist headlines Dubois Piano Festival Feb 3, 2016 1:45 PM BGSU will host American pianist and Steinway Artist Spencer Myer for the annual David D. Dubois Piano Festival and Competition Feb. 12-14. Lauded for “superb playing” and “poised, alert musicianship” by the Boston Globe, Myer is one of the most respected and sought-after pianists on today’s concert stages. During his visit to BGSU, Myers will sit on a panel of judges for the Dubois piano competition; work with piano students during a master class, and present a community concert at 8 p.m. on Feb. 13 in Kobacker Hall at Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU raises more than $25,000 for childhood cancer research Feb 2, 2016 9:18 AM Bowing Green State University far surpassed its $20,000 goal at the fourth annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation signature head-shaving event Jan. 31, and set a new record in the process.

  • National trustee Bruce Nyberg Feb 1, 2016 2:00 PM A Birmingham, Mich., resident, Bruce Nyberg supports his alma mater by serving as a national trustee for the University. National trustees are alumni who do not live in Ohio but who can advocate for higher education and are nationally prominent in their fields. Earlier, from 2003-09, he served on the BGSU Foundation Board, helping to guide the University’s investment strategy.

  • The greatest game Feb 1, 2016 9:47 AM The Super Bowl will celebrate a half century of existence Sunday, Feb. 7, with Super Bowl 50, which will again be so much more than just another football game. It has become a spectacle, one of the most watched annual sporting events in the world, and one where former Falcons have been involved from its inception through last year’s championship.

  • Falcon BEST gets a boost Feb 1, 2016 7:00 AM The crowd inside the “Stroh” is animated and energized. As the competitors battle it out on the arena floor, the mascots go through their machinations, the bands fill the air with brass tones and drum beats, and the cheer squads chant support. Are they watching the next basketball star headed for the NBA? No, this is the Falcon BEST Robotics Competition.

  • Jumping through hoops Feb 1, 2016 7:00 AM As a member of several championship basketball teams during her days at BGSU, Simone Eli '12, moves with ease inside the world of athletes, competition and high-pressure situations. “Money can’t buy the advantage I have in this industry,” said Eli, who is a sports anchor for the NBC television station in Houston, one of the top 10 television markets in the country.

  • Simulated business Feb 1, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU business students are showing they've got the right stuff when it comes to running a multi-million dollar company. A team made up of four accounting majors qualified as a "Top 6" finalist for the 2015 Fall Capsim Challenge, a biannual competition hosted in the fall and spring that allows teams to run a simulated company.

  • Africana Studies Conference uses film as focus Jan 29, 2016 1:00 PM The 18th annual Africana Studies Student Research Conference will feature a look at Caribbean culture through film and documentary along with three panel presentations by student researchers from BGSU and other universities.

  • BGSU springs ahead Jan 29, 2016 1:00 PM The University had positive news to share when this semester’s 15-day head count was released Jan. 25. Enrollment is up among both undergraduate and graduate students on the Bowling Green campus, and overall enrollment is up by 4 percent over last spring.

  • Office of Service-Learning expands to Center for Community and Civic Engagement Jan 29, 2016 1:00 PM The Office of Service-Learning is expanding its role on campus. The office will be called the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) and will be positioned to better support the goals of the University.

  • Clinical psychology Ph.D. program nationally ranked Jan 29, 2016 12:59 PM Bowling Green State University’s clinical psychology Ph.D. program is among the best in the nation according to two recent reports. On the list compiled by counselingpsychology.org, BGSU is ranked 2nd in the nation for its success in preparing students for careers in professional counseling.

  • BGSU partners to build diversity in faculty ranks from graduate level up Jan 27, 2016 4:45 PM As the national need for professionals and higher education faculty in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines has grown, the number of minority students going into those disciplines has remained disappointingly low, leaving much rich potential untapped.

  • BGSU, Bowling Green to address ‘Islamophobia’ Jan 26, 2016 10:02 AM In the wake of recent concerns about intolerance and violence targeting Muslims, Bowling Green State University and the city of Bowling Green are hosting two panel discussions on “Islamophobia” in our region. The events are part of the Not In Our Town initiative.

  • Accessible research Jan 25, 2016 7:00 AM Universities rely on scholarly journals. Faculty read them to further their knowledge, and they publish their own research in them so others can benefit from it. But what if those journals are inaccessible or too esoteric to non-academics in the field? Such had been the case in industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology, which addresses workplace topics like employment selection tools, staff training and development, and job performance measures.

  • One with the trees Jan 25, 2016 7:00 AM Cassie Eilerman knows trees, at least the trees in Bowling Green, Ohio. The Bowling Green State University environmental studies student has inventoried the city’s more than 8,400 trees that are planted in the public rights-of-way, parks and green spaces. Since November 2014 she has had an internship with the city’s arborist.

  • Weathering TV News Jan 25, 2016 7:00 AM Coming into her first year at BGSU, Betsy Kling ’97 was set on becoming a fourth grade teacher. She even chose BGSU because of the reputation of the College of Education and Human Development. But she never thought she would end up on television forecasting the weather. Kling is the chief meteorologist at WKYC-TV in Cleveland. It took a lot of hard work for her to get to where she is today. That hard work started her freshman year at BGSU when she realized that studying to be a teacher wasn’t a good fit for her.

  • Bowling Green Leadership Academy underway Jan 22, 2016 4:00 PM With a new name and a new focus, the employee leadership development program at BGSU kicked off on Jan. 21 with morning opening remarks by Viva McCarver, chief human resources officer, and a lunchtime address by President Mary Ellen Mazey.

  • ‘Eloquentia’ by Saenz gives voice to solo trumpet Jan 22, 2016 4:00 PM As its name suggests, the six compositions on trumpeter Charles Saenz’s new CD, “Eloquentia,” share a certain quality of eloquence. Recently released by Beauport Classical, the pieces for solo trumpet and piano “require the musician to understand the intention of each composer and their individual sense of the instrument,” said Saenz, an associate professor of trumpet at BGSU and coordinator of the brass/percussion area.

  • In service to others Jan 22, 2016 9:13 AM Students at BGSU spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day doing community service. Nearly 700 students participated this year.

  • Visiting international students experience American tourism Jan 21, 2016 1:00 PM Eleven students from Beijing Union University (BUU) visited Bowling Green State University Dec. 20-30, 2015, to experience tourism in northwest Ohio firsthand. Their trip to the United States marked the first visit to the country for all the students and was part of a larger collaboration agreement that was signed this summer between the two institutions.

  • Micro-operas highlight student talent Jan 20, 2016 4:30 PM Four new micro-operas, written by BGSU composition students, will be performed this weekend in two performances at Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. The shows, which are free and open to the public, are scheduled at 8 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday.

  • Undergraduates apply critical thinking, research to diversity issues Jan 20, 2016 4:30 PM In classes across the University, undergraduate students are studying not just the traditional topics related to their disciplines, but also how attitudes toward disparate people or ways of thought shape our scholarship and our lives.

  • Nominations now being accepted for BGSU’s Educator of the Year Jan 19, 2016 2:20 PM The Educator of the Year award was developed by the College of Education and Human Development to recognize a BGSU alumni educator for excellence in the field of education. The inaugural award was presented last May to Jerry Shrock ’85 at EDHD’s spring Capstone Day. Shrock delivered the keynote speech to a room of more than 100 future teacher-educators.

  • Online students experience BGSU campus during December commencement Jan 19, 2016 10:00 AM Five students from the Master of Education in Classroom Technology program came to campus for the first time in December to receive their diplomas. Emily Haynes, Samantha Jarrett, Carol Puder, Brooke Russell and James Sholes were among the first group of students to graduate under the new eCampus format in the Master of Education in Classroom Technology program.

  • A drive for success Jan 18, 2016 7:00 AM It wasn’t easy, it was not smooth sailing, and it wasn’t necessarily much fun, but Pam Heminger remembers a certain management class she took as a BGSU undergraduate student as clearly being life-changing.

  • RallyCap Sports Jan 18, 2016 7:00 AM During the fall of 2014, alumnus Paul Hooker and College of Business student Luke Sims, kicked off RallyCap Sports, a student organization designed to help people with special needs participate in recreational activities. One year later, RallyCap Sports is far exceeding the expectations of Hooker and Sims and is serving as a prototype for universities across the country.

  • The chemistry of clandestine drugs Jan 18, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Jon Sprague and undergraduate neuroscience student Greg Grecco are part of a crusade to protect the public from the harmful effects of synthetic drugs produced in clandestine labs. Their work is not on the street fighting drug crime, but in the laboratory working to understand how the chemical changes made to drugs in clandestine labs change how they affect the body.

  • Master of Criminal Justice online program one of the best in the country Jan 14, 2016 9:17 AM Bowling Green State University’s master’s of criminal justice online program is the best in Ohio and one of the top 10 in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report.

  • Compendium of alcohol history earns award Jan 13, 2016 3:00 PM Alcohol has been a part of cultures around the world for thousands of years, and used for everything from religious purposes to a simple toast to seal a business deal. Dr. Scott Martin, chair of the Department of History, had a hand in an award-winning publication that presents the rich history of alcohol, along with the cultural and social phenomena used for both good and ill. Martin is the editor of the 1,774-page “SAGE Encyclopedia of Alcohol: Social, Cultural and Historical Perspectives” published by SAGE Publications.

  • Ramsdell elected to board of graduate enrollment professional association Jan 13, 2016 3:00 PM Keith Ramsdell, director of graduate enrollment and assistant dean of the Graduate College, has been elected vice president of the 2015-16 executive committee of the governing board of NAGAP: The Leader in Graduate Enrollment Management. NAGAP is the only professional organization devoted exclusively to the concerns of individuals working in the graduate enrollment management environment.

  • ‘The Butler’ author to speak as part of Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Jan 11, 2016 9:59 AM Wil Haygood, prolific author and writer for the Washington Post, will speak at Bowling Green State University Jan. 19 as part of the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Haygood is the author of “The Butler: A Witness to History,” which was made into a feature film.

  • Determination leads to “sax”cess Jan 11, 2016 7:00 AM Falcon alumnus Corey Whitt overcame family struggles and taught himself to play saxophone by listening to recordings of BGSU saxophonist Dr. John Sampen. Whitt attended BGSU, studied with Sampen and is now teaching music in Perrysburg.

  • Falcon Fighter Pilot Jan 11, 2016 7:00 AM Becky Ohm ‘95 and her husband own a coffee shop within a 15-minute car ride north of Bowling Green State University’s campus, but it’s within a “blink of an eye” when flying in an F-16 Falcon. Ohm should know, she was a fighter pilot for 14 years.

  • In pursuit of medicine Jan 11, 2016 7:00 AM A series of major moves early in life could cause a young child to withdraw and maybe not reach their potential. It also could have a detrimental impact on their development as a student. Or in the case of Neisha Medina, those transitions could serve as a platform for advancement, maturation and maximizing your potential. In her life, the miles traveled have created a motivated, committed and highly-focused student in pursuit of a career as a doctor.

  • Optimizing cancer therapy Jan 11, 2016 7:00 AM Arka Roy always wanted to be a medical doctor, but he was never too excited about medicine. Instead, he fell in love with mathematics. It turns out, math proved to be the perfect tool for Roy to enlist in the fight against cancer. He focuses his research on optimal decision-making under uncertainty with applications in cancer radiation therapy.

  • BGSU honors past, looks to future Jan 8, 2016 3:15 PM Wil Haygood, author of “The Butler: A Witness to History,” will speak at BGSU for the celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event is part of the University’s commemoration of Black History Month, which includes public service, performances, dialogue and social events across campus.

  • Johnson named director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Jan 8, 2016 3:15 PM After a national search, BGSU has selected an experienced professional as the director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. Dr. Betsy Johnson will join the University on Feb. 16, announced Cecilia Castellano, vice provost for strategic enrollment planning.

  • Undergraduate Symposium on Diversity Jan 8, 2016 3:15 PM What have undergraduates learned about diversity in their classes or in individual work with faculty? The inaugural Undergraduate Symposium on Diversity: “Opportunities and Challenges for the Inclusion of Diversity in Higher Education and Society” will showcase students’ learning through poster presentations, with three awards to be given at a later date.

  • Deadline extended for Falcon Internship Guarantee Jan 8, 2016 8:50 AM An important deadline is coming up for all first-year college students: Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, is the last day to apply for BGSU’s Falcon Internship Guarantee (FIG) program, if you have not already done so. All first-year college students are eligible for the FIG program, an important asset for any undergraduate.

  • BGSU receives grant for campus sexual assault victims’ services Jan 6, 2016 3:00 PM BGSU will receive more than $82,000 from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to assist victims of sexual assault on campus. The University will use these funds to contract with The Cocoon, a Wood County shelter providing support to battered women and their children, to pay for a full-time victim advocate to serve BGSU students, staff and faculty of all genders who have experienced sexual assault, relationship violence or stalking. The advocate will help victims find resources, understand legal options and campus procedures, and navigate the criminal justice system.

  • Two new BGSU trustees appointed by governor Jan 6, 2016 3:00 PM Gov. John Kasich has appointed alumni Marilyn Eisele of Cleveland and David O’Brien of Westlake to the BGSU Board of Trustees. Eisele’s term runs through May 17, 2023. She earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from BGSU in 1979 and is president of NDI Medical, a hybrid venture and commercialization firm that funds and develops innovative neurodevice technologies. She also serves as vice president of finance and chief financial officer for NDI’s three portfolio companies, SPR Therapeutics, Checkpoint Surgical and Deep Brain Innovation, all neurodevice companies spun out of NDI.

  • A Life of Service Jan 4, 2016 4:20 PM Bowling Green State University mourns the loss of alumnus and long-time friend Dr. George Mylander ’58, ’70, ’03 (Hon.) who passed away Sunday morning in Sandusky, Ohio, at the age of 83.

  • BGSU-UT sign academic partnership Jan 4, 2016 9:34 AM Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo may be rivals on the football field, but the two schools continue to be partners in the classroom.

  • The GM/Wayne State University Supply Chain Case Competition Dec 26, 2015 12:00 AM The General Motors / Wayne State University Supply Chain Case Competition was held on Oct 8 - 11, 2015 at the Marriott Hotel in Detroit's Renaissance Center. BGSU had a team of four attend the GM/Wayne State Supply Chain Case Competition. Nineteen universities from all over the US as well as three international universities (China, Mexico, and Poland) participated in the competition.

  • Focus on today Dec 22, 2015 10:26 AM BGSU alumnus Emanuele Conti offered some words of wisdom to BGSU’s most recent graduates during commencement ceremonies Dec. 18. Conti, who received a bachelor’s degree in finance in 1989, is now an operating partner for Providence, a premiere global asset management firm with over $40 billion in assets under management across complementary private equity and credit businesses.

  • Commencement speaker receives honorary degree Dec 21, 2015 3:46 PM Dr. Howard Aldrich didn’t let lack of experience stop him from trying new things at BGSU. But as he told the University’s newest graduates Dec. 19, he learned some valuable lessons along the way.

  • Learning by doing Dec 21, 2015 8:52 AM Dr. Howard Aldrich didn’t let lack of experience stop him from trying new things at Bowling Green State University. But as he told the University’s newest graduates Dec. 19, he learned some valuable lessons along the way.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: Classes and co-ops deliver the skills Dec 21, 2015 8:49 AM In high school Collin Dozier was compelled by design, but wasn’t sure which college to attend or which program he was interested in until he heard about Bowling Green State University’s Visual Communication Technology (VCT) program and the co-op opportunities as part of the curriculum.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: Musical Arts Dec 21, 2015 8:49 AM Maria Ziegman picked up the flute in fifth grade and knew it was the instrument for her. Now 22, the Bowling Green State University senior graduated with a 3.8 GPA and degrees in music education and music performance.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: The teacher-student connection Dec 21, 2015 8:48 AM As an educator, Carol Puder flipped the proverbial script in 2014 when she decided to enhance her education by enrolling in BGSU’s master’s degree program in education for classroom technology. The teacher became the student and Puder found herself studying right alongside her respiratory care students.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: Long distance diploma Dec 21, 2015 8:40 AM On his first day at BGSU, Derrick Loy got an extensive tour of campus usually reserved for prospective students, followed by a reminder to not be late for his graduation. That’s right, Loy received his degree on Dec. 18, the same day he stepped foot on the Bowling Green State University campus for the first time.

  • A gas-powered sled Dec 21, 2015 8:33 AM Mike Hartman ’78 scored 114 goals and handed out 83 assists during his hockey career at Bowling Green State University. These days, Hartman scores in a different way. Every holiday season, the former Falcon standout dresses up as Santa Claus and hands out candy canes to children and other passersby as he cruises around Farmington Hills, Mich., and other Detroit area towns on his Rudolph-red Harley-Davidson.

  • Combating the masquerade parties of clandestine drugs Dec 18, 2015 2:54 PM Dr. Jon Sprague and undergraduate neuroscience student Greg Grecco are part of a crusade to protect the public from the harmful effects of synthetic drugs produced in clandestine labs. Their work is not on the street fighting drug crime, but in the laboratory working to understand how the chemical changes made to drugs in clandestine labs change how they affect the body.

  • BGSU receives grant for teacher training, College Credit Plus instruction Dec 16, 2015 3:51 PM Bowling Green State University, in partnership with Owens Community College, has been awarded a grant that will enable over 80 high school teachers to get their master’s degrees and teach college courses at their high schools as part of the College Credit Plus program. The courses will be offered starting in January 2016.

  • Clark helps open door to the worlds of puppetry Dec 16, 2015 3:30 PM There were several things that took Bradford Clark by surprise upon his final walk-through before festivities for the Nov. 14 opening of the Center for Puppetry Arts' Worlds of Puppetry Museum, in Atlanta. One was the sheer size of the bright green new addition to the center, and the other was visitors’ emotional reaction to the Henson puppets — familiar characters like Miss Piggy and Elmo.

  • International Graduate Student Describes Diwali Festival Celebrated in India Dec 16, 2015 11:42 AM In America, the holidays are highlighted with a lot of celebrating, shopping, and decorating in December. India celebrates a huge festival during November. Suresh Gajapathy, a Master of Applied Statistics student, describes the Diwali festival celebrated in his home country.

  • Graduate Accounting Students Reflect on Holiday Season in Puerto Rico Dec 16, 2015 11:29 AM Two international Master of Accountancy students - Limary Lopez-Ortiz and Antonio Soto Rodriguez - have fond memories of the holiday season from their home country of Puerto Rico. It is much different from American winter holidays.

  • Accounting Professor “Flips” His Classroom with Technology Dec 16, 2015 10:54 AM Today’s lecturing environment is no longer a blackboard, lectern, and a teacher standing at the front of a classroom with PowerPoints. It is a video camera on a tripod, a green screen, and bright photography lights because faculty are capturing their lectures through video and posting the recordings online for students to watch as homework.

  • Class Assignment Promotes Team Building and Benefits Charities in Service Learning Project Dec 16, 2015 10:54 AM A management class project this semester not only provided a real-world application that taught team work and business planning, but it also taught social responsibility and giving back to one’s community by raising money for charities. Dr. Sherry Sullivan, who teaches the MGMT 4700 - Leading for Success class, says this is not a typical team project. “It has real-life impact on people who need assistance. It is an opportunity to use business training and experience to benefit others and to showcase student talents and abilities.”

  • Employers Seek ISAC Students from one of Few Programs in the World Dec 16, 2015 10:54 AM As the world of business becomes more and more reliant on technology, the fields within information technology (IT) are growing and prospering. BGSU’s College of Business is keeping up with this trend by providing students with a number of specializations related to business information systems and also encouraging students to get involved in the IT-related professional organization.

  • BGSU to cap off 2015 with commencement ceremonies Dec 14, 2015 9:29 AM Bowling Green State University will hold its 284th commencement ceremonies in the Stroh Center Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18 and 19. The graduating class includes 52 international students from 13 countries.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: All Smiles Dec 14, 2015 7:00 AM Sarah Jasinski has not let adversity or poverty deter her from reaching her goals. The Vermilion, Ohio, native graduates Dec. 19 despite being told almost four years ago that she might not be successful in college. Not only did she finish in three and a half years, she also recently was accepted into dental school at The Ohio State University.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: Tackling the future Dec 14, 2015 7:00 AM Kayla Tesmer is no stranger to adversity. The Barberton, Ohio, native has overcome multiple hardships in her short 23 years, giving her a level of maturity and balance well beyond her years. As a first generation college student and the first of her siblings to traditionally graduate from high school (one of her sister's received her GED), she came to Bowling Green State University on a mission to succeed.

  • Navy SEAL to pilot Dec 14, 2015 7:00 AM What do you do after serving as a United States Navy SEAL? You become a Bowling Green State University nontraditional student to start a third career, of course. After years of protecting dignitaries, instructing soldiers and conducting anti-piracy operations, Chris Kronovich decided it was time to settle down with his family and focus on his next career as a pilot.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: Executive Master of Organization Development Dec 11, 2015 4:40 PM A unique component of the Executive Master of Organization Development (EMOD) program at BGSU is the semester-long client project, which is part of the capstone Mastering Change course. The program seeks field experience projects typically from the nonprofit or public sector. These projects support the community and augment the client’s often limited resources by providing specialized expertise that might otherwise be unavailable.

  • Organization Development Executive Students Learn Important Life Lessons from Trip to France Dec 11, 2015 4:33 PM One of the great experiences students have in the Executive Master of Organization Development (EMOD) program is an international field study tour. An intensive one-week study abroad program was added in 2014 to provide a global perspective to the program.

  • College of Business Hosted “Demystifying the Flipped Classroom” Dec 11, 2015 4:16 PM The College of Business hosted an innovative teaching summit, “Demystifying the Flipped Classroom,” on Nov. 5 to introduce and share flipped learning with the University community and partners at other institutions.

  • New research shows gray divorced women are more likely to be poor Dec 11, 2015 3:15 PM More and more adults are entering their golden years alone, either through gray divorce, or by choosing to stay unmarried, and for older women, Social Security benefits often aren’t enough to stave off poverty.

  • Employee Assistance Program provides range of free services Dec 9, 2015 3:30 PM Today’s employees are faced with managing much more than their jobs, whether it’s caring for an elderly relative or deciding on the best financial plan for their family. BGSU offers a variety of helpful, free and confidential services through Impact Solutions’ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — a valuable but often overlooked resource, said Lisa Dubose, manager of employee relations and training and development in the Office of Human Resources.

  • New research delves into perception of life expectancy among adolescents Dec 9, 2015 3:30 PM A new study of young people by Dr. Raymond Swisher, sociology, and Dr. Tara Warner, a recent BGSU graduate and assistant professor of sociology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, finds that African-American and Hispanic youth (particularly those born in Mexico) are considerably less optimistic about their chances of surviving to age 35 than are white youth.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: Research and leadership lead to success Dec 7, 2015 10:08 AM At a young age, Lauren Yacapraro’s parents took a proactive approach when they had her visit a dietitian for a predisposed medical condition. Years later, when Yacapraro determined she wanted to work in the health care field, she looked into becoming a dietitian or a physician assistant (PA). She couldn’t pick one, so decided on both.

  • BGSU, Owens Community College create Falcon Express Dec 7, 2015 9:44 AM Incoming college students now have an express track to a four-year degree from Bowling Green State University, starting from Owens Community College. BGSU and Owens are partnering to create the Falcon Express Dual Admission Program, in which students apply once and then chart their course straight through to their bachelor’s degree.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: Power Play Dec 7, 2015 7:00 AM Reid Mankowski’s day begins early and ends late. In fact, you might wonder when he finds time to sleep. Mankowski manages to fit classes, several jobs, student activities and coaching youth hockey into his day. Despite a schedule that often exceeds 80 hours per week, Mankowski will graduate summa cum laude Dec. 18 with his business administration degree and a specialization in accounting. And if that isn’t impressive enough, he is graduating a semester early and funding his college education.

  • Everyone has a story Dec 7, 2015 7:00 AM That life-changing moment doesn’t always arrive riding on a bolt of lightning. It is not necessarily delivered from the mountaintop, or at the end of the rainbow. For Steve Hartman ’85, it was just another day at college as he was sitting on the steps of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity house. Inside the house phone rang. It was a call letting Hartman know that he had landed an internship at a television station in Toledo.

  • Lee to study tourism in U.S., China Dec 4, 2015 3:26 PM National and global tourism are on the rise, and according to the World Travel and Tourism Council, are expected to contribute $11.3 trillion to the Gross Domestic Product over the next 10 years, and create more than 300 million jobs worldwide.

  • BGSU to offer new degrees in allied health, forensic sciences Dec 4, 2015 3:23 PM BGSU is responding to today's workforce needs with two new degree programs that will prepare graduates for additional career opportunities. Approved by the board of trustees Dec. 3 were a bachelor of science in allied health and a master of science in forensic science. In addition, the trustees approved an innovative support program for students with learning differences and attention challenges, named the Falcon Learning Your Way (FLY) Program.

  • BGSU faculty teaching, support have positive impact Dec 2, 2015 1:45 PM What do students think of their experience in college? How many are participating in high-impact teaching and learning practices? The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) asks students around the country to reflect on their learning activities, then correlates their responses to research on student success.

  • BGSU kinesiology graduate program ranked 10th Dec 2, 2015 1:45 PM Graduateprograms.com ranked BGSU’s graduate program in kinesiology 10th on its list of the top 25 kinesiology/exercise science graduate programs in the U.S. Rankings are based on 15 categories and cover a variety of topics from campus safety to return on investment.

  • Giving Tuesday Dec 2, 2015 8:00 AM BGSU students benefited from the generosity of Giving Tuesday supporters — a global day of philanthropy following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 341 donors showed their Falcon pride and gave $105,474.23 within 24 hours. This was BGSU’s second year participating in the annual event. Last year, 164 donors participated raising a total of $31,346.97.

  • Finding light in the dark Nov 30, 2015 7:30 AM Brenda Hollis ’68 has seen the most wicked acts of mankind, often in graphic detail too hideous to repeat. Her work as an international prosecutor has brought her face-to-face with individuals involved in war crimes, genocide and a litany of heinous crimes against humanity.

  • Learn, earn and return Nov 30, 2015 7:30 AM In a 60-minute talk at Homecoming 2015, alumnus Derek Eiler ’93 brought a message to students to “learn, earn and return,” a message he clearly takes to heart. He urged young professionals to spend the first third of their career learning, the second earning and the third returning the good fortune by mentoring young professionals, lecturing at your alma mater and giving back to your profession.

  • Tom Specht ’63 Nov 30, 2015 7:30 AM Haggar Clothing Co. was going to advertise wrinkle-free cotton pants for the first time on Jan. 31, 1993, and Specht knew it was going to be a colossal hit.

  • Air Force ROTC cadet takes flight Nov 30, 2015 5:00 AM Joe Mullahey from Columbus, Ohio, had a couple of requirements when looking at colleges. One, he wanted to stay in Ohio, and two, the university had to have an ROTC detachment on campus.

  • BGSU 1910: First Year Seminar Nov 30, 2015 5:00 AM The class of 2019 started their career at BGSU with a new, unique immersive experience called the BGSU 1910: First Year Seminar. These classes allow new students to engage academically in a small class setting, helping them adapt to the academic expectations of college and learn how it’s different from high school.

  • BGSU Firelands opens new expansion Nov 23, 2015 3:46 PM Bowling Green State University Firelands College threw open the doors of its new $12 million Allied Health and Sciences Project expansion with a ribbon cutting event Nov. 20.

  • College Credit Plus Nov 23, 2015 8:32 AM At 20-years-old, Kathryn Knackstedt has already received her bachelor’s degree in biology and is now a first year master’s degree student. She was able to fast track her college education thanks to the College Credit Plus Program.

  • Beyond Bombshells Nov 23, 2015 7:00 AM The modern day action heroine is being redefined in movies, comic books, television and literature says a BGSU popular culture faculty member. In his new book “Beyond Bombshells: The New Action Heroine In Popular Culture,” Dr. Jeffrey A. Brown looks at action heroines and addresses the shift in how female characters are portrayed in popular culture today.

  • Fashion Forward Nov 23, 2015 7:00 AM Last summer, six apparel merchandising and product development (AMPD) students took the advice of faculty and explored the world of high fashion resulting in experiences they will never forget. These students interned at notable brands such as Michael Kors, Elie Tahari, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Sephora, and up-and-comers Aluma Klein (Israel) and Shoshanna Lee (Chicago).

  • BGSU Ethics Bowl Team earns spot at nationals Nov 20, 2015 2:15 PM The BGSU Ethics Bowl Team continued its recent record of success at this year’s Upper Midwest Regional Ethics Bowl. Bowling Green fielded two teams at this year's competition, held at Northern Illinois University on Nov. 14.

  • Creating ‘content contributors, not content containers’ Nov 20, 2015 1:45 PM “Meeting time is sacred time. Class should be spent doing only the things that can only be done when those people are together in that classroom,” said Erin Hachtel, a student in the executive master of organization development program.

  • Schneider captures team, town spirit that led to 1984 hockey championship Nov 20, 2015 1:45 PM Many hockey fans believe the 1984 NCAA Division I hockey national championship game is the greatest game ever played. The lucky fans who were at the game between BGSU and Minnesota Duluth on that March day persevered through seven periods of action before the Falcons’ Gino Cavallini bested Duluth goalie Rick Kosti for the winning goal.

  • Students “Sell” Their Way to Advance to National Sales Competition Nov 19, 2015 1:29 PM The winners of the BGSU Sales Competition were announced at the Sales Awards Banquet held in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Historically, the BGSU Sales Competition has been highly competitive because the top two winners earn an automatic berth to the National Collegiate Sales Competition where BGSU has a long tradition of excellence.

  • Family Is Forever Nov 18, 2015 3:45 PM The weather was perfect. There were calm winds and sunny skies Oct. 10 when the 1985 MAC Championship football team gathered for a day of memories, camaraderie, love and football. The crowd was filled with smiles, warm embraces, handshakes, and pats on the back. Many of these "Falcon brothers" had not seen each other in 30 years, but to any outsider it appeared time had stopped. These teammates have always been much more than a football team—they're a Falcon family.

  • Undergraduates join worldwide search for new antibiotics Nov 18, 2015 3:00 PM The work of students in biologist Dr. Hans Wildschutte’s microbiology lab class has taken on a special meaning this semester. While learning hands-on microbiology lab techniques, the students are also conducting research to identify potential new antibiotics.

  • Vice President and Vice Provost for Student Affairs search launched Nov 18, 2015 3:00 PM The University has launched a search for the next Vice President and Vice Provost for Student Affairs, President Mary Ellen Mazey announced Nov. 16. A University-wide committee has been named to assist with the process, chaired by Cecilia Castellano, vice provost for strategic enrollment and planning. The executive search firm of Baker and Associates LLC, of Winston-Salem, N.C., will be helping to manage the search.

  • Chinese Visiting Faculty Learn Our Teaching Methods by Taking Classes Nov 16, 2015 4:31 PM Four faculty members from Tianjin Polytechnic University (TPU) in China are here at BGSU learning how we teach our statistics, operations research, and MIS classes so they can return to their country and adopt similar teaching methods and materials in their classrooms. BGSU’s College of Business and TPU established a partnership that includes a new 3 + 1 educational program and an exchange of faculty members.

  • Symposium Provides Career Info About High Job Growth in Insurance Industry Nov 16, 2015 4:27 PM It is estimated there will be 50,000 insurance job openings, including the health care sector, over the next five years. Students had the chance to learn more about these career opportunities at the first annual Insurance and Risk Management Symposium, hosted by the finance department. The event’s theme was “Industry Trends & Career Opportunities” which featured a panel of seven insurance professionals who shared their career insights with students.

  • Two Highly Successful Alums Share Experiences with Graduate Students Nov 16, 2015 4:27 PM Business graduate students get a unique opportunity once a month to learn from already successful business people through the Graduate and Executive Programs in Business Leadership Lecture Series featuring different alumni. In October, the College of Business had alumnus John J. Riedl participate in the Leadership Series.

  • BGSU Alumnus and His Company “Make Noise” on NASDAQ Stock Market Nov 16, 2015 4:05 PM BGSU College of Business alumni are continuing to make things happen!” Those are the words of Brad Seaman, a 1982 alumnus who is now chairman of the board of directors at CPI Card Group (“CPI”). Seaman and the CPI’s management team celebrated the company’s initial public offering (IPO) on October 9th by ringing the Opening Bell on the Nasdaq in Times Square.

  • Culture of Engagement Provides Educational Experiences that Go Beyond Business As Usual Nov 16, 2015 4:01 PM The College of Business is creating a culture of engagement where students develop and sharpen essential business skills such as critical thinking, communication, presentation, collaboration and teamwork inside and outside the classroom. We continue to go beyond business as usual compared to other traditional business programs.

  • Economics Alumnus Credits BGSU for Successful Career Journey; Wants to Bring Electric Buses to Alma Mater Nov 16, 2015 3:54 PM Greg Davis’s undergraduate and graduate college education did not take a typical path as most students. He credits Bowling Green State University for helping to give him the fortitude to complete his education. “I would describe my educational journey at BGSU as a long one,” states Davis, who graduated with an undergraduate degree in economics in 2008 and a master’s in economics five years later.

  • Befuddled lovers and wedding day antics make for ‘A Perfect Wedding’ Nov 16, 2015 9:15 AM The welcome and unwelcome guests at a wedding set in a mystical forest are at the heart of “A Perfect Wedding,” by playwright Charles Mee. Their humorous antics carry the play, the second production of the season for Bowling Green State University’s Department of Theatre and Film.

  • A Career Pit Stop Nov 16, 2015 8:58 AM Paul Swan is once again sitting in a darkened room and studying film. After his long football career ended following his senior season with the Falcons in 2013, Swan thought the hours of meticulously reviewing style, technique and the tiniest nuances of his movements had ended.

  • Friday Night Lights reduces costs, carbon use Nov 13, 2015 3:15 PM Juniors Miranda (Mandi) Forsythe and Mitchell Peebles have a standing date for Friday evenings, but it’s nothing romantic or even for dinner. Instead, the two are committed to helping make sure BGSU is not wasting energy or increasing its carbon footprint by leaving lights on in empty classrooms.

  • The Economist ranks BGSU No. 1 of Ohio public universities for return on education Nov 13, 2015 3:15 PM BGSU ranks first among public universities in Ohio for boosting former students’ earnings 10 years after college, according to a national ranking by The Economist magazine. The college ranking is the first of its kind the magazine has conducted, and focuses on how much the colleges help their students succeed economically. In a review of 1,275 four-year, non-vocational colleges and universities, the ranking measures how much attendees earn compared to their peers from other schools.

  • Giving back to the program: Derek Eiler’s message to learn, earn and return Nov 13, 2015 11:00 AM In a 60 minute talk, alumnus Derek Eiler '93 brought a message to students to "learn, earn and return."

  • BGSU kinesiology graduate program ranked 10th in student poll Nov 13, 2015 8:50 AM Graduateprograms.com ranked Bowling Green State University’s graduate program in kinesiology 10th on its list of the top 25 kinesiology/exercise science graduate programs in the U.S. Rankings are based on 15 categories and cover a variety of topics from campus safety to return on investment.

  • UT and BGSU presidents wager on rivalry Nov 13, 2015 8:39 AM Bowling Green State University President Mary Ellen Mazey and University of Toledo President Sharon L. Gaber will have more than bragging rights on the line when the Falcons and the Rockets take the field for the Battle of I-75 on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

  • 'Communication for Development' Nov 10, 2015 2:42 PM The world has changed dramatically since the first edition of Drs. Srinivas Melkote and Leslie Steeves' book on communication for development was published in 1991. Since then, globalization has revolutionized the basic way in which we conceptually divide the world, according to Melkote, School of Media and Communication, and Steeves, School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon.

  • Recognized with prestigious PGA award Nov 9, 2015 2:21 PM Bill Hughes left Bowling Green State University in 1979 to chase his dream of playing on the PGA TOUR. While he didn’t make the tour as a player, he is going on 10 years as the general manager at one of the PGA TOUR's premier courses, TPC Sawgrass, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. And he wouldn’t have it any other way.

  • BGSU continues trend of being ‘Best for Vets’ Nov 9, 2015 9:54 AM Bowling Green State University remains one of the top academic choices in the country for veterans and active duty military personnel.

  • Butterfly buffet Nov 9, 2015 7:00 AM In a small, warm room in the Life Sciences Building, rows of white mesh tepees housing monarch butterflies are lined up on tables. The fabled, orange and black insects are carefully tended and monitored by BGSU conservation biology students Paige Arnold, a second-year graduate student from Temperance, Mich., and Matthew Zach, a junior from Fairview Park, Ohio.

  • Cavallini From Kane Nov 9, 2015 7:00 AM Many hockey fans believe the 1984 NCAA Division I hockey national championship game is the greatest game ever played. The lucky fans that were at the game between Bowling Green State University and Minnesota Duluth on that March day persevered through seven periods of action before the Falcon’s Gino Cavillini bested Duluth goalie Rick Kosti for the winning goal.

  • The popular culture shock Nov 9, 2015 7:00 AM Amira Hassnaoui prepared for the final exams for her bachelor’s degree while listening to the sounds of gunshots. Her country, Tunisia, was the in the midst of a revolution that would lead to the ousting of its longtime president and the democratization of the government.

  • 'Winter Wheat' sows seeds of writing Nov 6, 2015 2:45 PM “Winter Wheat: The Mid-American Review Festival of Writing” celebrates its 15th anniversary Nov. 12-14. “Winter Wheat” is a celebration of literary camaraderie among writers and readers, and remains the only festival/conference of its kind in the region. The festival will draw 300 students, faculty, alumni, community members, and other writers from Ohio and beyond.

  • Master of Public Administration program aces accreditation Nov 6, 2015 2:45 PM BGSU’s Master of Public Administration program has achieved accreditation by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), recognized as the “gold standard” in graduate programs in public affairs accreditation. A Washington, D.C.-based, international nonprofit organization, NASPAA is the commission on peer review and accreditation.

  • Undergraduates embrace global education Nov 6, 2015 2:45 PM The second undergraduate research conference “Embracing Global Engagement: Internships, Service- and Experiential Learning in BGSU Education-Abroad Programs” on Oct. 7 was an opportunity to hear from BGSU students who “chose last year to leave their linguistic and cultural comfort zones here in Ohio in order to take advantage of BGSU’s education abroad programs,” said Dr. Christina Guenther, a faculty member in German, in her introduction.

  • A people person Nov 6, 2015 1:22 PM On the inside, you might expect the work with a federal law enforcement agency to be all about investigations and arrests, surveillance and apprehensions, and interrogations and court testimony—and it is—but there is one additional overriding element.

  • BGSU materials showcase excellence Nov 4, 2015 3:15 PM The University continues to make its mark in higher education with its marketing and advancement materials. BGSU was well represented in the 2015 Pride of CASE (Council for the Advancement and Support of Education) District V Awards. The awards are a platform to celebrate the hard work and successes of colleagues in higher education. District V comprises Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. BGSU was recognized for photography, the BGSU Magazine, case statement/cultivation materials, the Admissions Viewbook and for special events materials, all produced by the Office of Marketing and Communications.

  • Senior named to national It’s On Us student committee Nov 4, 2015 3:15 PM BGSU undergraduate Mary Toth has taken the University’s It’s On Us campaign commitment to preventing sexual assaults on campus to the next level. She was chosen as one of 17 students nationally to serve on the inaugural It’s On Us Student Advisory Committee. Toth was selected from a pool of 100 applicants for the national committee. It’s On Us is part of Generation Progress's 2014 partnership with the White House to reduce sexual violence on college campuses by encouraging personal responsibility and taking an active stand. The advisory committee will work to bring the campaign to more campuses in an effort to bring about positive cultural change.

  • Alumna finds career happiness Nov 2, 2015 5:00 AM As she headed toward graduation and her future post-college, alumna Corrie Jones knew who she wanted to be her first employer—Owens Corning. Jones had done an internship there and appreciated the company's values and how they shared a passion for her favorite cause—Habitat for Humanity.

  • Critical thinking outside the classroom Nov 2, 2015 5:00 AM The Honors College provides experiences to prepare students for life beyond the classroom. Teaching students to think critically and exposing them to unique experiences are an important part of the curriculum.

  • Fishing and Fine Art Nov 2, 2015 5:00 AM When the season is right, she ties tiny fishing flies on to angel hair thin line and helps her clients cast them about the cool, clear streams that drain the Rocky Mountains. Detail is crucial—the selection, the presentation, the movement—in order to fool the wary rainbow trout that live in those pristine waters.

  • BGSU engages with Native American Heritage Month Oct 30, 2015 3:00 PM Native American culture past and present will be explored at BGSU throughout November during Native American Heritage Month. Discussions, film screenings, traditional arts and a Native American lunch are planned by the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) in collaboration with other campus areas.

  • Community joins to ‘Live United’ Oct 30, 2015 3:00 PM With a population the size of many towns, the University can be a powerful force for good when all community members join together. The 2015 United Way Campaign with Northwest Ohio Community Shares is the opportunity to harness our resources in support of those in need.

  • Natvig helps carry on 100-year family tradition of church music Oct 30, 2015 3:00 PM In many larger communities and cities, church organists move locations frequently. But the small hamlet of Caro, Mich., is celebrating 100 years of organ playing by only two organists — one of whom was the grandfather of Dr. Mary Natvig, assistant dean and professor of musicology, composition and theory in the College of Musical Arts.

  • Black Hawk Down Hero to Share Extraordinary Story Oct 28, 2015 3:45 PM First Sgt. Matt Eversmann, one of the heroes from the 1997 Battle of Mogadishu portrayed in the epic movie “Black Hawn Down,” is the featured speaker for the 2015 Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories dinner event.

  • Harnessing Technology For Student Success Oct 28, 2015 3:45 PM BGSU was one of three universities selected to receive a Student Success Collaborative (SSC) Award from EAB, a division of The Advisory Board Company. The awards, announced at the collaborative’s annual summit, held Oct. 27- 28 in Washington, D.C., recognize institutions and leaders who create the cultural change necessary to embrace technology and implement innovative ideas that help more students to persist and graduate.

  • Alumni Update Oct 26, 2015 10:32 AM Several of our readers reached out to us after our last newsletter to let us know what’s happening in their lives. Here is what some of our alumni have been doing.

  • Colloquium Series for 2014-2015 Oct 26, 2015 10:29 AM Dr. Sebastian Roelands served as colloquium coordinator and invited a variety of speakers to BGSU. Below is a list of our colloquia for 2014/15.

  • Econ Club Update Oct 26, 2015 10:27 AM During the spring semester, the Econ Club welcomed several interesting speakers to their meetings covering a variety of topics. BGSU professors Dr. Quinn, Dr. VanderHart, and Dr. Benedict, spoke to the club members about their research thesis/papers in Economics.

  • Student Achievements and Awards Oct 26, 2015 10:18 AM We had several students win department and college awards at the fall 2015 Honors and Awards Banquet.

  • Congratulations ODE Inductees Oct 26, 2015 10:13 AM The Economics Department inducted several new members into Omicron Delta Epsilon, the Economics Honorary Society.

  • Drinking with the Dead Oct 26, 2015 7:00 AM Inside a former mortuary with a dubious past is a brewery that serves libations with names like Embalming Fluid Imperial IPA, which comes with the apt description—“available when you least expect it.”

  • One Grey Dress, 30 days Oct 26, 2015 7:00 AM Imagine being challenged to wear the same article of clothing for 30 days in a row. That is exactly what 140 women in the BGSU Panhellenic community have been doing since Sept. 24 by participating in The One Grey Dress Project. By making the promise to wear the same grey dress for 30 days, the women are committing to raising awareness about the realities of sex trafficking and oppression that many women and children in the world are facing today.

  • The frozen volcanoes Oct 26, 2015 7:00 AM Before she receives her bachelor’s degree, Jenna Reindel will visit a place that few people will ever see in their lifetime. The senior from Maumee, who is majoring in geology, is part of a National Science Foundation-funded research trip going to Antarctica to study two remote volcanoes. The team will try and figure out why they’re there, as well as study the changing dynamics of the Antarctic ice sheet.

  • Living the Life of a Market Analyst Oct 23, 2015 4:34 PM When I first met Kevin Fowler, I was fairly new as department chair, worried about making mistakes, but loving one part of the job, advising all of the economics majors. Kevin was one of those individuals I started to advise early on. He was a bit on the quiet side, but I could tell immediately that here was a person who was interested in learning. After graduating from BGSU with a BS-Economics degree in May of 2014, Kevin has certainly used the skills developed as an economics major to find a job that suits him very well.

  • I Spent the Summer Eating Bugs. Crickets to be Specific Oct 23, 2015 4:25 PM In the last year I have had the honor of representing Bowling Green State University in the Ohio Export Internship Program. A selective classroom/internship experience hosted through a partnership between The Ohio State University and The Ohio Development Services Agency.

  • Erik Dupont and the BAT: SMOKIN’! Oct 23, 2015 4:18 PM If you go to the Bloomberg Institute website and look at their Hall of Fame for the Bloomberg Aptitude Test (BAT) for February 2015, you will see Erik Dupont as the third place finisher, IN-THE-WORLD. For those of you who know Erik, it should come as no surprise. Razor-sharp intelligence and a deep understanding of economics and finance are what Erik brings to any arena, but especially when he dons his finance hat.

  • Ben Zauski Win’s the Karl Vogt Award Oct 23, 2015 4:11 PM The Karl E. Vogt Award is presented to the student who is considered THE outstanding graduating senior in the College, demonstrating superior scholarship and participation, leadership, and excellence in campus and/or community activities. This award was named in honor of a former dean of the College of Business Administration.

  • Economics Professors Retire Oct 23, 2015 4:00 PM Dr. Mary Ellen Benedict retired from BGSU on June 30, 2015 and was granted Emeritus status upon retirement. Mary Ellen joined the Economics Department in 1991 as an assistant professor, was promoted to full professor in 2002, and served as department chair from 2011-2015. Dr. Kyoo Kim, retired from BGSU on June 30, 2015 and was granted Emeritus status upon retirement. Dr. Kim joined the Economics Department in 1978 as an assistant professor and was promoted to full professor in 1989.

  • Berger named fellow of American Psychological Association Oct 23, 2015 2:15 PM Dr. Bonnie Berger, sport management, was granted the status of fellow by the American Psychological Association (APA) this month in the 47th Division – Exercise and Sport Psychology. She was the only fellow named in the division at the national level.

  • John Waters brings ‘This Filthy World” to BGSU Oct 23, 2015 2:15 PM Waters will bring "This Filthy World," his rapid-fire, one-man, spoken word "vaudeville" act celebrating his film career and joyously appalling taste to BGSU. His presentation begins at 8 p.m. Nov. 5 in Kobacker Hall at the Moore Musical Arts Center and is for mature audiences. The program is free, but tickets are required and are moving quickly, the box office reports. Tickets are available at the Wolfe Center for the Arts or online.

  • Kern-Blystone honored for business technology education Oct 23, 2015 2:15 PM DJ Kern-Blystone, business education, has been named the winner of the 2015 Collegiate Educator Distinguished Service Award by the Ohio Association for Business Technology Educators (OBTA). She was honored earlier this month at the 88th OBTA Conference in Hamilton, Ohio.

  • Dr. Kevin Quinn Promoted to Full Professor Oct 23, 2015 10:50 AM Kevin Quinn has been with the Department of Economics for twenty-five years. Most of you tell the “Quinn” stories about how he continually gets chalk on his back or how interesting his office is decorated. However, as most of you know, Dr. Quinn is so much more: highly intellectual, immensely funny, and highly engaging as a professor and colleague. He recently advanced to full professor, a promotion well-deserved due to his service to the University, his research, which includes articles on history of thought and teaching economics, and teaching a variety of courses for the Department.

  • Musical celebrates hopes foibles of young spellers Oct 21, 2015 3:15 PM Everyone remembers the emotions of being in a spelling bee at some point in their schooling. Those memories of laughter, tension and competitiveness abound as the Department of Theatre and Film kicks off the 2015-16 theater season with “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at 8 p.m. tonight (Oct. 22).

  • Student researchers seek optimal diet for monarchs Oct 21, 2015 3:15 PM In a small, warm room in the Life Sciences Building, rows of white mesh tepees housing monarch butterflies are lined up on tables. The fabled, orange and black insects are carefully tended and monitored by BGSU conservation biology students Paige Arnold, a second-year graduate student from Temperance, Mich., and Matthew Zach, a junior from Fairview Park, Ohio.

  • BG Memories Oct 20, 2015 3:22 PM Most college students start their first months after graduation creating the next path in their lives. From first jobs, to starting fresh in a new city, to starting a family… that time spent in college helps to prepare graduates for what’s next. But they never forget the special memories made during their time on campus. That is especially true for Ryan Fowler and Kevin Goldner, who graduated in 2003 and have created an online t-shirt business called BG Memories to keep their college memories alive.

  • 1980s claim Battle of the Decades crown Oct 20, 2015 2:01 PM BGSU’s Battle of the Decades has concluded with 145 alumni showing their support for current and future Falcons by joining the Battle and being counted for their decade.

  • The Business District Inspires Passion for Business and Lifelong Friendships Oct 19, 2015 3:24 PM In its inaugural year, The Business District has been highly successful through inspiring student interest in business careers and by creating the friendly atmosphere of a close-knit community.

  • Best Practices in Business Analytics Symposium Oct 19, 2015 3:18 PM Company representatives and students attended the Business Analytics Symposium at Bowling Green State University where they learned the impact of combining marketing with analytics to create leading-edge business practices.

  • 4th Annual Women in Leadership Conference Another Success Oct 19, 2015 3:07 PM “The power of diversity is so great, that diverse teams outperform smarter teams,” Sallie Krawcheck, respected Wall Street executive said to a ballroom filled with more than 600 people at Bowing Green State University’s Women in Leadership conference on September 30.

  • SCMI Networking Dinner Oct 19, 2015 2:56 PM More than 250 students, faculty, staff, and company representatives gathered for the Fall SCMI Networking Dinner which was a joint meeting with Toledo APICS. The program featured speakers from the newest SCMI member companies who shared their supply chain expertise.

  • Dr. Gremler Travels Around the Globe Sharing Research Experience with Young Scholars Oct 19, 2015 2:42 PM He has been honored for his research and teaching expertise and his contributions to the service marketing field by international marketing associations. Now the BGSU service marketing professor is assisting up-and-coming scholars globally to succeed in their research endeavors by sharing his own experiences.

  • New members initiated into Phi Kappa Phi Oct 19, 2015 2:28 PM Twenty-two BGSU students and three faculty members were inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective honor society, Oct. 18. Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, the society’s mission is to recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.

  • 2015 Academy of Distinguished Alumni Oct 19, 2015 7:00 AM The Academy of Distinguished Alumni was created in 2011 by Bowling Green State University and its Alumni Association. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the University and was established to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni who have made significant contributions to their chosen professional field and/or through their community involvement. The University is proud to honor those alumni who have inspired their country, state, community and BGSU.

  • BG Alternative Breaks Oct 19, 2015 7:00 AM Picking up garbage, cooking meals, raking leaves and organizing food pantries. Instead of spending their fall break at the beach or with family, some BGSU students traveled to Indianapolis and Detroit to do community service as part of BG Alternative Breaks (bGAB). In Detroit, students worked with two different service groups: Cass Community Social Services and Motor City Blight Busters.

  • From LA to BG Oct 19, 2015 7:00 AM Maurice Gregory knew he wanted to return to his Los Angeles roots once he completed his degree from BGSU. He found an internship at STARS (Strength Training and Rehabilitation Services) in Anaheim, Calif,. and worked diligently to impress his colleagues. Now, three months after completing his internship, he is a full-time employee at the strength training and rehabilitation center and working with professional athletes.

  • Calligraphy scrolls exhibition opens at Fine Arts Center Oct 16, 2015 3:30 PM “Shodo/Brush Writing: Calligraphy Scrolls from the BGSU Asian Studies Collection” opens today (Oct. 18) and will be on display through Nov. 15 in the Willard Wankelman Gallery in the Fine Arts Center. The exhibition features 30 calligraphy scrolls by contemporary Japanese masters of the traditional art.

  • Falcon BEST Robotics set to compete Oct. 24 Oct 16, 2015 3:30 PM Teams from 15 area high schools and middle schools and one from Indiana will demonstrate their robotics skills during the third annual Falcon BEST Robotics Game Day on Oct. 24 at the University.

  • MSA ranked high by TFE Times Oct 15, 2015 2:00 PM Bowling Green State University’s Master of Business in Analytics (MSA) was ranked 23rd in the country by the TFE Times (formerly The Financial Engineer). The MSA rankings were based on GMAT scores, starting salary and bonus, undergraduate GPA, acceptance rate and full time graduates employed at graduate and three months after graduation.

  • Master of Financial Economics ranked 6th in country Oct 15, 2015 2:00 PM Bowling Green State University’s Master of Business in Analytics (MSA) was ranked 23rd in the country by the TFE Times (formerly The Financial Engineer). The MSA rankings were based on GMAT scores, starting salary and bonus, undergraduate GPA, acceptance rate and full time graduates employed at graduate and three months after graduation.

  • College of Business hosts ‘Demystifying the Flipped Classroom’ Oct 14, 2015 3:45 PM Every day is “opposite day” in a number of BGSU College of Business classrooms. Students are doing their homework in class after viewing their lessons at home. And their homework does not look anything like the traditional sort. Instead, they are working in teams to solve problems based on what they learned at home, with assessment activities built in and educational technology on hand for sharing their solutions.

  • Students get up-close view of science at Kids’ Tech U Oct 14, 2015 3:45 PM Registration is open for the 2016 Kids' Tech University (KTU) program at BGSU. The novel 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’s Dr. Bob Midden, chemistry faculty and associate vice provost for experiential and innovative learning, and Dr. Vern Bingman, Distinguished Research Professor of Psychology.

  • 2015 Hall Of Fame Class Inducted Oct 12, 2015 4:17 PM Five individuals were inducted into the Bowling Green Athletics Hall of Fame on Friday, October 9, in a ceremony at the Stroh Center. Dan Bylsma ’92 (Hockey), Kelly Hunt ’14 (Baseball), Bill Jones ’66 and ’68 (Athletic Training), Jim Lessig ’57 and ’67 (Administration) and Marcia Saneholtz ’64 (Basketball, Administration) were honored for their tremendous contributions to Falcon Athletics over the years.

  • A global business perspective Oct 12, 2015 8:41 AM Sarah Zibbel, director of human resources for global manufacturing at Owens-Illinois, has a lot of stamps on her passport thanks to the travel required by her job. But, she said the trip to South America required for graduation from Bowling Green State University’s Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program, still opened her eyes.

  • The evolution of technology Oct 12, 2015 8:41 AM The journey that brought Seshadri Tangutur ’87 to BGSU was more than transoceanic and lengthy, it was transformational. He arrived on campus in 1985 after a marathon international flight from his native India to John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City, and then an additional leg to Detroit, and finally an airport shuttle ride an hour-and-a-half south to Bowling Green, reaching town in the wee hours of the morning.

  • An accidental activist Oct 8, 2015 10:07 AM What do I stand for? What’s important to me? What am I willing to fight for? For most of his life, Jim Obergefell never considered those questions. This “accidental” activist discovered the answers when he became the face of marriage equality in America. They were simple—love, marriage and honor.

  • Moore book reveals wonders of our sense of smell Oct 7, 2015 3:00 PM Our noses are trying to tell us something — a lot of things, in fact, says Dr. Paul Moore, biology. The problem is that we often aren’t getting the message because, as humans, we don’t process smell the way we do sight and sound. Nevertheless, smells are having a powerful, unconscious influence on us every day.

  • Students illustrations enhance Moore book Oct 7, 2015 3:00 PM It was an exciting day when the package containing Katie Wilson’s copy of “The Hidden Power of Smell: How Chemicals Influence Our Lives and Behavior” arrived in her mailbox. “My parents and other family and friends came over to watch me unwrap it,” she said, “and we had a little celebration of my first published illustrations.”

  • BGSU to welcome Hall of Fame coach Bobby Bowden Oct 6, 2015 11:12 AM Bobby Bowden, longtime coach of Florida State University football and College Football Hall of Fame inductee, will speak at Bowling Green State University as part of the Setting the Pace Lecture Series hosted by the College of Education and Human Development.

  • From BG to the Big Apple Oct 5, 2015 8:00 AM Manhattan’s Upper West Side is a place where life and commerce move at breakneck speeds. In contrast, nearby the spacious Central Park provides some solitude, and the opportunity to downshift from that frenetic environment.

  • #FALCONFAMILY Oct 5, 2015 7:00 AM The brothers of Bowling Green State University’s Kappa Sigma have lived up to their family moniker. Eight years ago, fraternity alumni from 1971-76 got together for a golf tournament and a barbecue in the Cleveland area. It was so much fun it turned into a yearly tradition, meeting on the third Saturday in July.

  • A Dictionary for the Modern Conductor Oct 5, 2015 7:00 AM How did Dr. Emily Freeman Brown, professor and director of orchestral activities, conducting and ensembles, approach writing her recent book, "A Dictionary for the Modern Conductor?" “My thought was simple: if something is not interesting for me to research and write, it wouldn’t be interesting for anyone to read,” said Freeman Brown. “And if it wasn’t going to be interesting, I wasn’t going to do it!”

  • Supply Chain Management student wins international award Oct 5, 2015 7:00 AM Robert Everard, a senior majoring in supply chain management and applied economics, was honored with one of the most esteemed awards from the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), a leading professional association for supply chain and operations management in the world.

  • BGSU Alumnus Donates Polka Collection Oct 2, 2015 3:15 PM BGSU alumnus Steven Harris ’71 has an affinity for polka music. He grew up in northwest Ohio listening to the music and playing it in his family’s band. His interest in the central European-born music was further ingrained during his BGSU study abroad experience in Salzburg, Austria, over 40 years ago.

  • October is the time to think Sustainability Oct 2, 2015 3:15 PM BGSU has joined other universities nationwide to designated October as Sustainability Month. A number of events and opportunities are planned for students and the University community to learn about the issues and participate in helping BGSU meet its goal of carbon neutrality by 2040.

  • Sport Management students experience game day in a whole new way Oct 1, 2015 7:00 AM The sport management program at BGSU has a long-standing tradition of excellence. The program is the largest and most diverse in the country, and students come from all over the United States to study at BGSU. Faculty are further enhancing classroom learning by finding new ways to offer additional field experience for their students, making them more attractive candidates to employers.

  • Fall Events Engage Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni Sep 30, 2015 4:00 PM The academic year kicked off with a series of exciting events hosted by the College of Business and the Dean. Students, faculty and staff enjoyed the Dean’s Picnic on the Green with hot dogs and hamburgers while participating in outdoor games in a festive atmosphere.

  • Inaugural Orchard Guitar Festival brings legends to BGSU Sep 28, 2015 2:42 PM Three internationally acclaimed jazz guitarists will headline the inaugural year of the Orchard Guitar Festival at Bowling Green State University. Guitarists Peter Bernstein, Howard Alden and Romero Lubamdo will be performing in concert and presenting workshops on Saturday, Oct. 3.

  • Saving regional airports Sep 28, 2015 7:00 AM When it comes to attracting and retaining airline service to a community, offering incentives to carriers is not enough, a study by Bowling Green State University researchers has found. A strong, united community commitment is necessary to not only entice carriers but to create sustainable service. And even then, regional airports are at the mercy of the economy and the airlines’ overall plans.

  • Alumnus, faculty achieve first look at biochemical process Sep 25, 2015 2:15 PM Dr. Dennis Stuehr knew he had received an unusually strong undergraduate education in chemistry at BGSU when he got to graduate school at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and found himself more than prepared. Almost 35 years later, his faith in his alma mater was reconfirmed when he found at Bowling Green just the expert he needed to continue his research into the critical biological process of nitric oxide (NO) production.

  • Domestic Violence victims to be honored at silent witness project unveiling Sep 25, 2015 2:15 PM In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Women’s Center has announced the unveiling of the 2015 collection of the northwest Ohio chapter of the Silent Witness Project.

  • Business Analytics and Intelligence gaining worldwide recognition Sep 25, 2015 8:30 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Trevor Bischoff continues to make his alma mater proud, strengthening the Falcon reputation of producing top students who are prepared for a successful career.

  • Empowering Parents Sep 25, 2015 8:00 AM Even though Maddi Georgoff is barely out of college, she’s creating an innovative program to help parents of K-12 students get involved in their education.

  • Special forces Sep 25, 2015 8:00 AM Dr. Dennis Stuehr knew he had received an unusually strong undergraduate education in chemistry at BGSU when he got to graduate school at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and found himself more than prepared. Almost 35 years later, his faith in his alma mater was reconfirmed when he found at Bowling Green just the expert he needed to continue his research into the critical biological process of nitric oxide (NO) production.

  • Coates captures California past and present in two new works Sep 23, 2015 3:15 PM Two books by Dr. Lawrence Coates, chair of the English department, are being published this fall to acclaim. One a full-length novel and the other a novella, both are set in his native California, and both reveal veiled aspects of the Golden State, though in very different times and places.

  • Weekend of Philanthropy Sep 22, 2015 2:31 PM More than 300 members of the Falcon Family joined BGSU for the 2015 Celebration of Philanthropy weekend on Sept. 18 and 19. On Friday evening, the University welcomed members of The Presidents Club, which recognizes donors with lifetime giving of $15,000 or more. A highlight of the evening was a tribute to nine generous BGSU supporters who have provided more than $1 million in lifetime giving to the University.

  • College Welcomes New Board Members Sep 21, 2015 3:00 PM The College of Business is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to the College’s Leadership Council and Young Alumni Board. The Leadership Council is comprised of successful alumni who advise the dean on curricula, alumni affairs, student mentorship, internships and co-ops, job placement and faculty engagement with industry.

  • Women in Business Leadership Student Organization “Growing” Beyond Business As Usual Sep 21, 2015 2:57 PM Women in Business Leadership (WBL) was established as a student organization in 2013 with the mission of providing a forum for educating, engaging, connecting and promoting women to become successful leaders. Since its inception, WBL has grown from 20 to 50 members with the goal of reaching 100 members by the end of the 2015-16 academic year.

  • The Business Analytics and Intelligence program at BGSU is gaining worldwide recognition and graduate Trevor Bischoff is a testament to the program Sep 21, 2015 2:56 PM Bowling Green State University alumnus Trevor Bischoff continues to make his alma mater proud and strengthen the Falcon reputation of producing top students who are prepared for a successful career.

  • Hatchling Elsa Vogel Continues Successful Ventures Sep 21, 2015 2:54 PM Elsa Vogel had a very successful evening presenting her business idea, Pieces of Me, during the 2014 Hatch event. She walked off the stage with investor support and a hunger for entrepreneurship.

  • CBA Teaches Student Artists to be Entrepreneurs Sep 21, 2015 2:52 PM The College of Business is helping BGSU art students gain an understanding of the business side of art through an art entrepreneurship class. The class is an offshoot of the entrepreneurship minor, offered through the College of Business Administration to students from any major.

  • A Message from the Dean Braun Sep 21, 2015 2:50 PM I am pleased to announce that U.S. News and World Report just released their annual rankings, and the College of Business at BGSU is among the top tier of business schools in the country.

  • 2015 Falcon Family of the Year Sep 21, 2015 10:12 AM Being a mother of three, a full-time employee and a full-time student makes for a demanding schedule. To juggle this type of constant motion requires a very supportive and loving family. That is why the Yarger family was chosen as the 2015 Falcon Family of the Year, an honor presented to them at the Sept. 19 home football game, during Falcon Family Weekend.

  • An Ambassador of Math Sep 21, 2015 7:00 AM If you suspect Alyssa Lustgarten sees the world through brown and orange colored glasses, she will happily admit that is indeed the case. For her, mascots, fight songs, school colors, history and traditions are as much an essential part of BGSU as the classrooms, office buildings and dormitories.

  • Taking a World View Sep 21, 2015 7:00 AM Shelby Eng is a big picture person, and one who is keenly aware that it is the small pieces that ultimately make the masterpiece. As she assembles her career foundation at Bowling Green State University, she looks well beyond the horizon and dreams about connecting with the rest of the planet.

  • Decision made on WBGU, capital projects Sep 21, 2015 6:00 AM After months of study and consultation with constituents and advisers, the BGSU Board of Trustees took action at the Sept. 18 meeting on WBGU-TV and the upcoming FCC auction of broadcast spectrum, initiated by the commission to increase the airwaves available for wireless communications.

  • Forte named national trustee Sep 21, 2015 6:00 AM Detroit business leader Linda Forte has been named a BGSU national trustee. The board of trustees approved her appointment to a three-year term at its Sept. 18 meeting.

  • BGSU team pinpoints steps to save regional airports Sep 16, 2015 2:00 PM When it comes to attracting and retaining airline service to a community, offering incentives to carriers is not enough, a study by BGSU researchers has found. A strong, united community commitment is necessary to not only entice carriers but to create sustainable service. And even then, regional airports are at the mercy of the economy and the airlines’ overall plans.

  • Battle of the Decades to benefit University Sep 16, 2015 2:00 PM In conjunction with its Homecoming celebration, the University has launched a “Battle of the Decades” alumni participation challenge. The challenge, which pits graduates from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s against one another, runs through Oct. 15. The winning decade will be recognized at a Homecoming celebration event based on highest alumni participation, measured through BGSU’s new “Falcon Funded” website. The winning decade will also have the opportunity to participate in a long-standing BGSU tradition: painting the spirit rock.

  • A little literacy Sep 14, 2015 3:30 PM In July, the four graduates – Erin Morley ‘10, Jen Brandt ‘99, ‘01, Patrick Hansford ‘83 and Nick Hansford ‘15 – were on a committee responsible for the installation of a Little Free Library at School House Park, just outside of the Dayton suburb of Centerville in Montgomery County.

  • Albert honored with professional award Sep 11, 2015 10:00 AM Dr. James Albert, mathematics and statistics, has received the prestigious Founders Award from the American Statistical Association (ASA). Albert was among three people honored with the award last month at the association’s presidential awards ceremony at the 2015 Joint Statistical Meetings, held in Seattle.

  • Nardone works to make solar energy more reliable, cost efficient Sep 11, 2015 10:00 AM Energy from the sun —it sounds so abundant, clean and sustainable. However, actually translating solar energy into electrical power is a fairly complicated and expensive process. Dr. Marco Nardone, a theoretical physicist in the School of Earth, Environment and Society, is working with the U.S. Department of Energy to make materials used in solar electricity technology more durable and less costly.

  • From Honors student to Honors faculty Sep 10, 2015 7:00 AM In 1982, the class was called Evaluating Social Controversies and 18-year-old Dawn Shinew, an honors student majoring in social studies, was one of the first students to take the course.

  • From the Bike to the Board Room Sep 10, 2015 7:00 AM It’s a long, difficult ride in the search for a cure for cancer, but those are miles Steve Daley considers well spent.

  • Rockin’ it out with the Falcon Marching Band Sep 10, 2015 7:00 AM Get ready to rock this season with the Falcon Marching Band! The band is under new direction this year. Dr. Michael King was selected to replace Dr. Carol Hayward, who retired after 12 years at BGSU. King comes to Bowling Green from the University of South Carolina where he received his doctorate of music in June. He considers BGSU the ideal place for him to start his collegiate professional career.

  • 15-Day Report: BGSU shows enrollment growth Sep 9, 2015 4:00 PM BGSU’s freshman enrollment has risen significantly this year, according to the fall semester 15-day report released Sept. 9. Freshman enrollment is up 12 percent over last year, with 3,392 new freshmen. Last year’s fall 15-day count was 3,036.

  • Same-sex marriage champion Obergefell to speak Sep 9, 2015 4:00 PM Jim Obergefell, the man behind the landmark Supreme Court case that resulted in the right for same-sex couples to legally marry, will speak at the University on Oct. 7. Obergefell, who attended graduate school at the University in 1992, returns to share the story of his long, but ultimately triumphant, battle for marriage equality.

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Five Years Sep 7, 2015 7:00 AM More and more exceptional, motivated students are finding BGSU’s accelerated, five-year bachelor’s and master’s program to be a very attractive option.

  • I interned at Big Cricket Farms Sep 7, 2015 7:00 AM In the fall of 2014, I had just returned from studying abroad in Nantes, France. During my international experience I found a multitude of American companies struggling to do business with other countries. I returned to the United States determined to focus my studies towards aiding American businesses in the international market.

  • I was an RA for Columbia University’s summer high school program Sep 7, 2015 7:00 AM Simply visiting New York has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember, so when I was offered the summer internship position at Columbia, I was overwhelmed with excitement knowing that I was finally getting the chance to travel, explore, and experience the city that never sleeps.

  • Where's The Pork? Sep 2, 2015 3:35 PM The pork in Congressional spending is no more. Or at least it is not recognizable as the earmarking of the past, according to political science faculty Drs. Russell Mills and Nicole Kalaf-Hughes.

  • Alumnus brings Chinese art and technique home to BGSU Sep 2, 2015 2:02 PM Internationally acclaimed artist Xinle Ma has curated an exhibition of established Chinese painters whose work weaves a graceful thread between modern Western and traditional Chinese influences. The exhibit, “Fluent Expression: Modern and Traditional Chinese Painting,” will be on display from Sept. 4-30 in the Willard Wankelman Gallery in the Fine Arts Center at Bowling Green State University.

  • The numbers are in: BGSU education grads among top earners Sep 1, 2015 10:09 AM Bowling Green State University’s College of Education and Human Development has a long-standing reputation of producing some of the nation’s best teachers — and now a recent survey shows they are also among the best paid. In its 2015-16 Education Salary Report, PayScale, a compensation data firm based in Seattle, ranked BGSU seventh on its list of highest paid education majors, and first in the state of Ohio. On average, BGSU graduates earn an average of $32,000 starting out and climb to an average salary of $56,000 later in their careers.

  • A Falcon Legacy Aug 31, 2015 7:00 AM If you visit Mount Blanchard, Ohio, and mention the name Lucille Burrell to anyone in town, there is a good chance he or she was taught by this longtime educator. In the 1930s Burrell headed to Bowling Green to earn a teaching certificate from the Normal College. A trailblazer in her day, Burrell earned her degree at a time when most women managed households instead of heading to college.

  • A Heart for Children in Crisis Aug 31, 2015 7:00 AM When sophomore neuroscience major and volleyball player Nicole Slimko was first in Bowling Green on a recruiting visit, she immediately felt a comfort level and recognized the opportunity for a transformative learning experience.

  • I interned at Rugby Canada Aug 31, 2015 7:00 AM After finishing my junior year as an economics major at BGSU, I was fortunate enough to intern at Rugby Canada as the National Programs Assistant for the national men's 7's and 15's rugby teams.

  • I interned with Drum Corp International Aug 31, 2015 7:00 AM My internship with Drum Corps International allowed me to have a summer filled with traveling, filming and editing, every telecommunications student’s dream!

  • BGSU recognized for excellence in utility management Aug 26, 2015 3:00 PM BGSU has been recognized as a leader in the measurement, allocation and management of utility costs. The Central Association of College and University Business Officers (CACUBO) has awarded the University and Bob Swanson, associate controller, first place in the organization’s Best Practices competition for 2015.

  • Peña learns leadership lessons for women in higher ed Aug 26, 2015 3:00 PM Dr. Susana Peña understands the role of faculty administrators. As director of the School of Cultural and Critical Studies and a faculty member in the Department of Ethnic Studies, Peña has experienced the progression from faculty to administrator and admits this transformation at colleges and universities across the globe often occurs without sufficient training.

  • Is fat the sixth taste? Aug 26, 2015 2:45 PM High-fat foods are known for their textures—the smooth, creamy feel of ice cream or the crunch of a crispy French fry. The fatty acids in high-fat foods may also possess a taste. If so, is the ability to detect fatty acids in foods associated with weight problems? As obesity levels around the world continue to rise, researchers are looking for causes. Dr. Robin Tucker-Falconer is part of a team that explored whether people’s ability to taste fatty acids was related to their weight status.

  • From Firelands to the Far East Aug 24, 2015 7:00 AM Is there a route that will take you from the tiny Ohio community of Willard and the Firelands campus of BGSU to Japan, China, Singapore and the rest of the world and beyond? The answer is profoundly in the positive from Mike Crawford’s perspective.

  • I participated in a Summer Science Fellowship Aug 24, 2015 7:00 AM Over the summer, I was selected to participate in the Summer Science Fellowship with the American Psychological Association (APA). I stayed six weeks on George Mason University’s campus in Fairfax, Va. I was a mere metro ride outside of Washington D.C. and took full advantage of this! Not only was I challenged as a researcher and future graduate student, I was given many opportunities to think outside the realm of the career path of the “expected” psych students, and also afforded the opportunity to explore a culturally rich area.

  • I was part of "The Best Day Crew" at Cedar Point Aug 24, 2015 7:00 AM I never thought I would end up at Cedar Point as a 3rd year intern—three unforgettable summer experiences! Where to begin? A little history on my first two summers interning at Cedar Point

  • Luescher finds fertile ground in northern Sweden Aug 24, 2015 7:00 AM Dr. Andreas Luescher, architecture and environmental design, was away from BGSU for a year on faculty improvement leave, but a list of his publications, collaborations and projects during that time would lead one to think it had been much longer.

  • BGSU welcomes larger, academically strong freshman class Aug 20, 2015 8:27 AM On Thursday, Aug. 20, over 3,300 new freshmen will move into their Bowling Green State University residence halls. This is an increase of more than 300 over last year’s incoming class. And for the third straight year, the group of new students is one of the strongest academically in BGSU’s history.

  • Kutz tapped for TEDx talk on ‘contextual intelligence’ Aug 19, 2015 11:47 AM As a professor of athletic training at BGSU, Dr. Matt Kutz is not only preparing the next generation of U.S. athletic trainers and athletes, he has also helped developing countries like Rwanda and Honduras begin to build those programs where none had existed.

  • A veteran newsman Aug 17, 2015 7:00 AM Veteran news reporter Roger Weber ‘73 was astounded when his colleagues at Channel 4 in Detroit presented him with the Roger Weber Award on his final day.

  • Beautiful Music Aug 17, 2015 7:00 AM The strings of Charles Gorsuch ’52 went silent about a year ago when the 84-year-old former music teacher and violinist with the Anchorage Symphony passed away in Alaska, where he had lived, performed and taught for nearly 50 years. But those beautiful, whimsical and hypnotic notes Gorsuch coaxed from the thread-like strands will entertain audiences once again

  • Falcon family welcomes incoming freshmen early Aug 17, 2015 7:00 AM Incoming students consistently remark on the welcoming atmosphere at BGSU and say feeling at home on campus is one of the reasons they chose to become part of the Falcon family. Getting students involved early in their academics is critical to their success. Several programs on campus have established summer bridge initiatives to accomplish this goal.

  • Lights, Camera, Action! Aug 17, 2015 7:00 AM It’s all about networking. Just ask Emily Dick, a senior majoring in theatre and film, who has had serious work experiences in her chosen field even before graduating. “I met an assistant director, working in the industry for 20 years now, who was friends with the mom of my friend who I met here at BGSU on the Quidditch team,” said Dick. “As you see, connections can come from the strangest of places.”

  • Two engineering technology programs receive ABET accreditation Aug 13, 2015 2:05 PM The University's bachelor's degree programs in Engineering Technology and Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology now have the added distinction of being accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, becoming the first ABET-accredited programs at BGSU.

  • BGSU partners to promote student co-ops and internships through state program Aug 10, 2015 10:08 AM Bowling Green State University is taking the Ohio Means Internships and Co-ops (OMIC) grant program to a new level. The University is leading a collaboration among northwest Ohio public colleges and universities to develop a robust workforce through experiences that prepare students for the world of work. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, more than 50 percent of interns transition into full-time employment with their companies.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: Advocating for Social Justice Aug 10, 2015 7:00 AM Like many high school seniors, Rachel Allen wanted to get away from home after she graduated from high school. Allen’s family moved to Bowling Green from Terre Haute, Ind., when she was five years old.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: Co-op to Coordinator Aug 10, 2015 7:00 AM Brooke Mobilian always knew she wanted to be in the health care field, so when she decided she didn’t want to be a doctor or nurse, her interests quickly turned to health care administration. Mobilian is thrilled with her career choice. On Aug. 8, she received a degree in applied health science with a specialization in health care administration. She already has a job as program coordinator with Canton Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: Double major builds collaborations Aug 10, 2015 7:00 AM Douglas Furia from West Chester, Ohio, near Cincinnati, knew he wanted to study architectural engineering, but when it came to deciding between Bowling Green State University or the University of Cincinnati, he chose BGSU. Even though BGSU didn’t specially offer architectural engineering, it did offer architecture and environmental design, and construction management programs. BGSU also provided Furia more scholarship support than Cincinnati, so he decided to take double majors. He would learn the artistic and design background from architecture and the technical background from construction management.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: It all leads to this point Aug 10, 2015 7:00 AM “So many different things led me to this point in my life,” said Viola Ratcliffe, who will receive her Master of Fine Arts degree in art history at the August commencement ceremonies.

  • Tourist attraction Aug 5, 2015 2:45 PM The new wealth being generated in China has resulted in a surge of interest in tourism, both at home and abroad. At the same time, increasing numbers of Americans are visiting China.

  • Scholarships help senior stay debt free Aug 5, 2015 9:42 AM Jessica Gregor attends Bowling Green State University thanks to the military, but small scholarships have helped the senior remain clear of student loans.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: Have Tuba Will Travel Aug 3, 2015 8:00 AM It doesn’t matter that BGSU was 2,360 miles from his hometown of Portland, Ore.; Joseph Ready knew it was a good fit to continue his tuba studies. Ready will receive his master’s of music in performance during the University’s historic 100th commencement ceremony on Aug. 8.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: Building A Life Aug 3, 2015 6:30 AM David Neely ’14, ’15 came to BGSU in the fall of 2010 to develop his leadership skills and receive an education that could help him for the rest of his life. Originally from Perrysburg, Ohio, he was very familiar with Bowling Green and the northwest Ohio community. But, graduating for the second time in five years, he could not have predicted the impact the University would have on him.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: Executive Master of Organization Development Aug 3, 2015 6:30 AM The Executive Master of Organization Development (EMOD) program at BGSU is among the top programs in the country. Since the inaugural class graduation in 1976, College of Business faculty members have spent nearly four decades cultivating and perfecting a curriculum designed to help individuals effectively lead and manage organization development and change efforts.

  • Goal Getter Aug 3, 2015 6:30 AM Phil Schoen ’87 loved soccer long before it was cool to love soccer. Growing up in south Florida, Schoen discovered the sport that has defined his professional life by watching, of all things, public television. It was there, on PBS, that Schoen stumbled across two weekly highlight shows—“Soccer Made in Germany” and “Star Soccer”—that introduced him to the beauty, passion and intricacies of the global game.

  • BGSU announces Bowling Green public forums on FCC Incentive Auction/WBGU-TV Jul 30, 2015 2:46 PM Bowling Green State University has scheduled additional forums on WBGU-TV and the upcoming FCC Broadcast Spectrum Incentive Auction. The University is seeking public input as it weighs if, and how, it may participate in the auction, which is slated to be held in early 2016.

  • BGSU to mark 100th anniversary of first commencement Jul 30, 2015 7:00 AM For the hundredth year in its history, BGSU will hold commencement exercises. The milestone ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. Aug. 8 in the Stroh Center.

  • Dubow named editor of Developmental Psychology Jul 30, 2015 7:00 AM Dr. Eric Dubow’s already packed scholarly life is about to become even more intense. Dubow, a professor of psychology at BGSU, has been named incoming editor of the journal Developmental Psychology. He will assume the role in January 2016.

  • BGSU donors provide the gift of opportunity Jul 27, 2015 5:00 AM Members of the Falcon Family provided more than $21 million to the University in fiscal year 2015 which ended on June 30, 2015. More than 13,808 individuals (including alumni, friends, current and former students and groups) and 648 corporations and foundations strengthened BGSU with their philanthropic support.

  • Creative Peaceful Resistance Jul 24, 2015 9:19 AM Dr. Lorna Gonsalves has lived in the United States for more than 40 years, but she still holds a special place in her heart for her birthplace, Mangalore, India. Gonsalves, who earned her doctorate in social psychology from Bowling Green State University, recently spent six weeks as a Fulbright specialist at the School of Social Work Roshni Nilaya in Mangalore utilizing her signature Creative Peaceful Resistance (CPR) approach to help initiate participatory education, equal justice and social transformation.

  • Business, Campus Operations reorganized, moving Jul 16, 2015 7:00 AM The offices of Business Operations and Campus Operations are undergoing a bit of reorganization in conjunction with a physical move for some offices.

  • BGSU announces public forums on FCC Incentive Auction/WBGU-TV Jul 14, 2015 8:00 AM Bowling Green State University has scheduled two forums on WBGU-TV and the upcoming FCC Broadcast Spectrum Incentive Auction. The University is seeking public input as it weighs if, and how, it may participate in the auction, which is slated to be held in early 2016.

  • Blue Brides Jul 13, 2015 6:30 AM Planning a wedding can be exciting, joyful and especially stressful. But what happens when the wedding is over and the marriage begins? Dr. Laura Stafford, director of the School of Media and Communication at Bowling Green State University, conducted a study that takes a closer look at the experience of postnuptial depression.

  • Brewed for success Jul 13, 2015 6:30 AM Taylor Rees majored in pop culture at Bowling Green State University, but he also had an unofficial minor: home brewing. His brewing hobby got him in the door at one of the premier breweries in the country, but it was his knowledge of subcultures that helped him successfully open his own brewery this spring.

  • Beneath the surface Jul 9, 2015 7:00 AM Denzel Washington is more than 1996’s “Sexiest Man Alive” or a pretty face on the screen. Ask Dr. Cynthia Baron, theatre and film. Baron’s latest book, “Denzel Washington,” takes an in-depth look at the actor and his impact on both art and society.

  • Streichler, Dean Emeritus of the College of Technology Jul 6, 2015 8:00 AM Dr. Jerry Streichler, former professor of technology and the founding dean of the College of Technology at Bowling Green State University, passed away on July 3, 2015.

  • College of Business hatches entrepreneur Jul 6, 2015 7:30 AM Jerrod Witt was destined to become an entrepreneur. “Jerrod was the little kid who got into everything!” exclaimed his mother. “He was always taking things apart and putting them back together in an unusual way but with a purpose. I knew from the time Jerrod was very young that he was going to become an entrepreneur,” she added.

  • BGSU researchers go high tech to study toxic algae Jul 2, 2015 2:21 PM This summer, Drs. George Bullerjahn and Mike McKay, biology, are leading a team studying harmful algal blooms in Sandusky Bay. It’s part of an overall $2 million Lake Erie water quality initiative by the Ohio Board of Regents.

  • Chaplains group honors Pargament Jul 1, 2015 2:30 PM Dr. Kenneth Pargament, professor emeritus of psychology, was presented the 2015 Distinguished Service Award on June 6 by the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) during the organization’s annual conference, In Louisville, KY.

  • University mourns the loss of prominent alumnus, longtime supporter Jun 29, 2015 3:30 PM William Primrose Jr., director emeritus of the BGSU Foundation Board of Directors, passed away June 28. He was 94. Primrose was the retired chairman of The Dickey-Grabler Company, a full-service metal stamping facility in Cleveland. He received his bachelor’s degree in marketing research from BGSU in 1942.

  • Sports and stocks Jun 29, 2015 7:00 AM Financial adviser or pro rugby player? Most students won’t face the “What should I be when I grow up?” question with two such different career paths in mind. But for Mitch Sora, both options seem equally appealing. Both seem quite possible for the 20-year-old BGSU junior, too.

  • Sprechen sie Englisch? Jun 29, 2015 7:00 AM When recent Bowling Green State University graduate Rebekah Nelson of Wapakoneta arrives in Berlin later this summer as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant, she will bring with her an unusual wealth of experience for someone her age, along with a great deal of enthusiasm. Nelson is one of three BGSU students chosen for the Fulbright program this year.

  • New bike racks sport green roofs Jun 25, 2015 2:55 PM Dozens of bikes around campus can now rest comfortably beneath a sustainable roof. Two green-roofed bike shelters have been fully installed outside the Student Recreation Center and the Wolfe Center for the Arts. The shelters are topped with a canopy of living plants.

  • Internet weaves North and South Jun 22, 2015 7:00 AM Dr. Radhika Gajjala will be leaving the School of Media and Communication in July for a year in Norway as a Fulbright visiting professor at the University of Bergen.

  • Sharing a love of language Jun 22, 2015 7:00 AM Two BGSU students will be trading their American classrooms for others in Mexico and Rwanda this August as recipients of Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Fellowships. For both, it will be the next step in a series of international experiences.

  • Always close to home Jun 19, 2015 7:00 AM This year, Megan Koons made the 1,200-mile gap between Ohio and Denver a little smaller. When the 2004 BGSU graduate realized her dream of moving to Denver in 2011, she didn’t know a soul. But thanks to her, when former Falcons and other Ohio transplants make the same trek, it won’t be so daunting.

  • Trustees address variety of issues Jun 18, 2015 2:50 PM Furthering the University's goal of promoting high-impact programs that help define the undergraduate experience, the board approved initial design and preconstruction services for University Hall of $2.17 million.

  • BGSU board approves 2016-17 budget pending state bill Jun 18, 2015 2:30 PM The BGSU Board of Trustees approved educational and operating budgets for the University at its meeting June 18, with the understanding that some revisions may be necessary when Ohio's biennium budget is finalized by the state legislature and approved by the governor later this month.

  • BGSU students receive funds to study, research abroad Jun 18, 2015 9:44 AM A second group of Bowling Green State University students will be able to study and conduct research abroad next semester thanks to the generosity of an alumnus with a strong belief in the value of international experiences.

  • Buckeye Boys State back at BGSU Jun 16, 2015 2:06 PM Over 1,200 of the most outstanding young scholars in Ohio are at Bowling Green State University this week for Buckeye Boys State. The American Legion hosts the event. Students taking part learn about city, county and state government by creating a mock government.

  • Being a servant leader Jun 15, 2015 7:00 AM While many of her fellow students spent spring break vacationing in tropical climates, Allison Palmer spent her time brushing children’s teeth in Peru. The 19-year-old BGSU sophomore traveled to the South American country through the group MEDLIFE to help set up mobile clinics, where Peruvians could access health services that are typically out of reach.

  • Nursing programs ranked among best in the country Jun 11, 2015 1:49 PM Both degree tracks of Bowling Green State University’s Bachelor of Science in nursing were named among the best in the country according to Value Colleges.

  • Building a business Jun 11, 2015 10:14 AM What Michael Dustman ’73 saw in the Alpha Tau Omega house more than 40 years ago was not just the fraternity’s chapter president. His close friend Rick DeSilva ’74 was a leader who could organize groups of people with a variety of talents and get things done. DeSilva had that unique ability to energize the room.

  • Conference looks at history of alcohol and drug use Jun 9, 2015 7:00 AM History often teaches lessons that help us understand the present and think about the future. Lessons about alcohol and drug use will be discussed, dissected and debated when the University hosts “Borders, Boundaries and Contexts: Defining Spaces in the History of Alcohol and Drugs” June 18-21.

  • New student trustees appointed Jun 9, 2015 7:00 AM Ohio Gov. John Kasich has announced the appointment of two student trustees to the BGSU Board of Trustees. Margaret Burrell was named undergraduate representative to the board, and Rolf Ritchie the graduate student representative.

  • WBGU-TV addiction series features Karen Kasich Jun 9, 2015 7:00 AM As part of the WBGU-TV series “Addiction: Heroin and Pills,” Producer/Director Marcus Harrison sat down with Karen Kasich, wife of Ohio Gov. John Kasich, to talk about education’s role in prevention of prescription drug abuse and its importance in combatting the opiate/heroin addiction epidemic in Ohio.

  • Givens Fellowship Provides Perspective Jun 8, 2015 7:00 AM As an officer in the Air Force with broad-based training and education, Jessica Gregor had a good grasp of military strategy and tactics, and the basic elements of conflict, but she struggled to process what took place in the Vietnam War. Her grandfather had served during that war, but had shared very little about his experiences, piquing her interest even more and compounding her curiosity.

  • World-class research experience Jun 8, 2015 7:00 AM Learning is second nature to Paul Husband. He makes databases and spreadsheets for fun and admittedly will read and do anything that intrigues him. Husband recently graduated from BGSU with a degree in physics and is staying at the University to earn his graduate degree in the same field, with more of a focus on astrophysics.

  • Chemical weapons Jun 3, 2015 7:00 AM Of all the weapons of war, toxic chemicals are in some ways the most frightening and the least well known among the general public in the United States, said Dr. Walter Grunden, a history faculty member and expert on military history. From mustard gas to napalm to Agent Orange, many countries have used them at some point or are still using them, and there remains a disturbing number of them still sitting in storage today.

  • Muir novel named finalist for national award Jun 3, 2015 7:00 AM The accolades continue for Dr. Sharona Muir’s 2014 novel, “Invisible Beasts: Tales of the Animals That Go Unseen Among Us.” It has been named a finalist for the 2015 Orion Book Award for fiction. Conferred by Orion Magazine since 2007, the annual award is “presented to books that deepen the reader’s connection to the natural world through fresh ideas and excellence in writing,” according to the publisher.

  • The Power of One Jun 3, 2015 7:00 AM BGSU faculty and staff embrace their role in preparing students for meaningful futures. They are accessible, willing to share their time and knowledge, and eager to work in partnership with students. Faculty and staff challenge students with tough questions, open doors to internship and international opportunities, and guide them through research and publishing processes. Sometimes it is simply a helping hand or sympathetic ear that makes a difference for students.

  • Aim High Jun 1, 2015 7:00 AM Jacksonville, Fla. – Bowling Green State University senior Brooke Pleger will return to the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field National Championships for the third time after setting meet and stadium records to earn a bid Saturday at the NCAA East Region Preliminary Round at the University of North Florida.

  • Healing with Horses Jun 1, 2015 7:00 AM Tracy Rusch set out last year hoping to explore and discover, and possibly open a few doors along the way during a lengthy healing exercise. She and her horse Leroy would compete against some of the best barrel racers in the country in a series of equestrian events that Rusch believed could help her shake off a bout of social anxiety that had troubled her for years.

  • Thinking Globally Jun 1, 2015 7:00 AM Thinking globally is a big part of Ebonee Johnson’s life. But acting locally is just as important. From the mission trip she took to the Dominican Republic at the age of 16, to the semester she spent studying abroad at the Institut Catholique de Paris last year, Johnson takes seriously her role of acquainting herself with the world.

  • Bikers for BGSU May 25, 2015 7:00 AM The question posed to Karen Hoffert is a logical one. While following the Falcon hockey team to distant rinks across the continent with her husband, and all decked out in her orange-on-orange ensemble, she is often asked which one of the players is her son. “All of them,” Karen replies.

  • CSC Team Award May 25, 2015 7:00 AM Thanks to BGSU Plumbing Shop classified employees, the University’s utility budget did not go up in steam last year, and campus maintained its heat and hot water throughout the bitterly cold winter.

  • Colwell named to 30 most influential education deans May 25, 2015 7:00 AM Dr. Brad Colwell, dean of the College of Education and Human Development, has been named among the 30 most influential deans of colleges of education in the United States by Mometrix Test Preparation.

  • Finding Inspiration May 25, 2015 7:00 AM As a first generation Arab-American, Zeinab Saab has often found herself trying to blend two lives into one, and be respectful to both while maintaining her own distinct identity.

  • Outstanding Service Award May 25, 2015 7:00 AM “BGSU is a better place to work because of Steve Lashaway!” wrote one of Lashaway’s colleagues in nominating him for the Classified Staff Outstanding Service Award. Lashaway was honored both for his service to the University as lead electrician and his advocacy in behalf of classified staff.

  • A global perspective May 18, 2015 7:00 AM Since 2008, over 45 Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) have attended BGSU as Paul D. Coverdell Fellows. These students have brought geographical diversity to the BGSU campus, representing the East and West Coasts, the Midwest and even Hawaii. Additionally, their combined Peace Corps experiences as educators, health workers, community organizers and small business developers overseas have enriched BGSU’s classrooms with a global perspective.

  • Supporting Student Success May 18, 2015 7:00 AM When Dr. Paul Stiffler started BGSU as a freshman in 1961 he knew it was a turning point in his life. Even as an undergraduate student, Stiffler understood the value of education, hard work and learning resources offered by the University.

  • Teen Mentors Program earns A&S Diversity Award May 13, 2015 4:17 PM Dr. Sherona Garrett-Ruffin, psychology, and a number of BGSU students spend many Saturday mornings each semester at the Juvenile Residential Center (JRC) of Northwest Ohio. Garrett-Ruffin has developed a service-learning project for first-year students that takes them into the facility to serve as peer mentors for male youth offenders between 12 and 18 years of age.

  • Malcolm D. E. Forbes to lead Center for Photochemical Sciences May 13, 2015 4:02 PM A new director for BGSU’s Center for Photochemical Sciences plans to raise the visibility and outreach of the center at the local, regional, national and international levels.

  • Embrace the unexpected May 11, 2015 9:05 AM Dr. Thomas Snitch said he found his life’s passion standing in the middle of the Serengeti plains in Kenya. After working for decades as a nuclear weapons negotiator, and then with some of the world’s largest companies, he was given a choice.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: All the world is a stage May 11, 2015 7:00 AM Katie O’Leary believes that if you are flexible enough to believe that anything can go wrong at any time, but it can also go incredibly right, things will probably turn out okay.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: Criminal justice nabs motivated student May 11, 2015 7:00 AM Senior Matt Dove, a criminal justice major from Columbus, is already planning to return to BGSU for his master’s degree in criminal justice after graduating this May and gaining some work experience in law enforcement.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: True Grit May 11, 2015 7:00 AM When Tanya Schardt accepted her diploma from Bowling Green State University on Saturday (May 9), she defied many odds. The Army veteran from Fremont, Ohio, who was critically injured in 2008 while deployed in Iraq, wasn’t expected to live, let alone graduate from college.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: Using Art to Bridge Cultures May 11, 2015 7:00 AM When Federico “Rico” Cuatlacuatl left his home in a tiny Mexican town at age seven, he had no idea what lay ahead of him. He had not even seen his father for over a year. “My father left one year for America. My mother left to join him later and finally my brother and I came,” said Cuatlacuatl. “When we landed and saw New York, it was complete cultural shock!”

  • Emeritus status conferred upon retiring faculty May 8, 2015 11:20 AM At its May 9 meeting, the BGSU Board of Trustees granted emeritus status to 33 faculty planning to retire, in honor of their service to the University.

  • Faculty rise through the ranks May 8, 2015 10:41 AM The BGSU Board of Trustees recognized the achievements of a number of faculty at the May 9 meeting, granting promotion and, for some, tenure.

  • Trustees green light Moseley redevelopment, student fees, new degree program May 8, 2015 10:29 AM The BGSU Board of Trustees at its May 9 meeting gave the go-ahead to an important part of the transformation of the Academic Core identified in the Campus Master Plan. Moseley Hall, BGSU’s original science and agriculture building, will be restored to its original role — although in a form that would probably be unrecognizable to Dr. Edwin Moseley for whom it was named, and without the agricultural component.

  • Alumnus takes on world's toughest endurance bicycle race May 8, 2015 2:00 AM Former Falcon Baseball player Terry Bork ’70 recently visited campus at the end of a 120-mile training ride in preparation for the 878-mile Race Across the West in mid-June. He rode in from Hudson, Ohio, where he and his wife Kay had been visiting their son after another training ride from Cincinnati during which the endurance bicyclist had covered 221 miles in just over 12 hours.

  • Greek Housing Project underway May 4, 2015 8:55 AM The landscape is changing at Bowling Green State University with the addition of the Greek Housing project. A groundbreaking will be held to celebrate the construction at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 7, at the building site south of Conklin Hall. The units are expected to open in August 2016.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: A dedication to those in need May 4, 2015 7:30 AM Adriana Darris is not one to sit back and let others take the lead. The senior is graduating from Bowling Green State University with degrees in biology and Spanish and a lengthy list of accomplishments that span leadership positions to community volunteering.

  • Undergraduate students show research prowess May 4, 2015 7:30 AM From medical research to investigations of literary theory, undergraduate students are conducting serious scholarly work with faculty mentors. On May 6, President Mary Ellen Mazey presented awards to some of the top presenters from the recent Northwest Ohio Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: An Educational Journey May 4, 2015 7:00 AM Rokya Miller earned an associate degree in business management from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, a bachelor’s degree in business and communication from Pigier Ivory Coast, and a master’s degree in marketing from Pigier Ivory Coast—schools in Africa.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: From Brazil to BG May 4, 2015 7:00 AM For graduating senior Pedro Petribu, no distance is ever too far to travel toward his dreams. The Recife, Brazil, native has never been shy about seeking out success. Luckily for both him and BGSU, his personal success has gone hand in hand with that of the organizations with which he has become involved.

  • Class of 2015 Success Stories: Google Grad May 4, 2015 7:00 AM Ever curious about the digital world, Rita DeRaedt discovered the fun of playing with computer programs at a young age. By 14 she owned her own copy of Photoshop and by 15, after teaching herself how to design and code websites, she was taking on freelance projects for both local and international companies.

  • BGSU celebrates 282nd commencement May 1, 2015 2:23 PM On May 8 and 9, Bowling Green State University will honor its spring graduates with commencement ceremonies in the Stroh Center. Over 2,100 diplomas will be awarded, including 404 degrees granted through the Graduate College.

  • Book explores succession of ineffective Nigerian leaders Apr 29, 2015 3:56 PM Nigeria has a history of inept and corrupt leadership exacerbated by ethnic, religious and sectional biases. As the country’s recent election has come to a close, ushering in a new leadership, a book co-edited by Dr. Apollos O. Nwauwa, history and director of the Africana studies program, examines 50-plus years of the country’s leaders.

  • National Poetry Month Apr 29, 2015 1:00 PM There are many ways to investigate the world and our relationships within it. For Dr. Sandra Faulkner, a specialist in relational communication, poetry sometimes serves in a way that more conventional methods used by social scientists cannot.

  • BGSU unveils new electronic campus map Apr 28, 2015 4:12 PM BGSU has launched a new, interactive campus map in an effort to improve mobile accessibility and navigation for students and visitors. The new design includes a search tool, a detailed list of campus buildings and amenities, transportation services, construction notifications and a directions feature for mapping the quickest route to your destination.

  • Hitting all the high notes Apr 27, 2015 4:20 PM Graduating theatre and film student Mariah Burks is finishing her acting career at BGSU on a high note. Burks won the national Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship at the 47th annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF), which was held April 13-18 in Washington, D.C.

  • From head, to hands, to glass Apr 27, 2015 7:30 AM Adam Goldberg ’11 welcomes guests at the Toledo art gallery he owns with a couple of friends. Some are here for classes in glass blowing, while others inquire about purchasing the affordable contemporary glass pieces created by Goldberg and his colleagues.

  • Designing for prosperity Apr 27, 2015 7:15 AM Dr. Diane Frey never thought she would visit East Africa, much less become involved in educational partnerships with Kenyan schools for girls and women with HIV-AIDS. But a Christmas visit to her sister in Nairobi, Kenya, several years ago led first to a personal passion and now professional engagement with support organizations, plus mutually beneficial relationships between Kenyan and BGSU students.

  • Campus infrastructure project to begin in May Apr 24, 2015 3:16 PM Brace yourselves. The interior of campus will become quite the noisy construction zone as soon as commencement is over next month, according to Brian Swope, assistant director of the Office of Design and Construction. Some parking lots will be temporarily closed and pedestrian routes diverted.

  • Leontis invited to speak at European institute, Nanoscience Institute Apr 24, 2015 1:00 PM Dr. Neocles Leontis, chemistry, was a guest speaker April 21 at the European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI) in Cambridge, UK, and on April 24 at the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center at Denmark’s Aarhus University.

  • Stinson appears on national TV, major newspapers Apr 24, 2015 10:39 AM It’s been a whirlwind last few weeks for Dr. Phil Stinson, criminal justice. Stinson’s research into police who commit crimes has made him a sought-after commentator by media outlets worldwide, particularly after the recent rash of police-involved shooting deaths caught on tape.

  • Once a Falcon, Always a Falcon Apr 23, 2015 9:09 AM The deep bonds shared by Bowling Green State University alumni were honored at the inaugural Golden Falcons induction ceremony April 22. Golden Falcons are alumni who have been graduates for 50 or more years. BGSU welcomed 44 Golden Falcons to campus and inducted them as Golden Falcons with a medallion crafted exclusively for this group of esteemed alumni.

  • Bioethics Bowl Team makes it to Elite Eight Apr 22, 2015 4:19 PM The University’s four-member Bioethics Bowl team made it to the Elite Eight in the National Undergraduate Bioethics Bowl at Tallahassee, Fla., earlier this month.

  • BGSU, BG Flight Center open new facility Apr 20, 2015 2:43 PM The Bowling Green State University aviation program and Bowling Green Flight Center officially opened the new 16,800 square-foot facility today (April 17).

  • Fraternity Leadership Paves the Way to Success Apr 20, 2015 1:30 PM What Michael Dustman ’73 saw in the Alpha Tau Omega house more than 40 years ago was not just the fraternity’s chapter president. His close friend Rick DeSilva ’74 was a leader who could organize groups of people with a variety of talents, and get things done. DeSilva had that unique ability to energize the room.

  • Toxic Water Apr 20, 2015 8:58 AM In freshwater lakes around the world, a blue-green slick is often seen floating on the water. These algae blooms often result from an overabundance of what's known as cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, which may be toxic to humans and other animals.

  • Fighting for Detroit Apr 20, 2015 7:00 AM Juvenile probation officer, high school science teacher, airport worker and mortgage banker are just a few of the titles 2003 alumna Janee Ayers had to take on to make ends meet in the leaner years.

  • Student takes time to help kids struggling in school Apr 20, 2015 7:00 AM For Kelly Largent, the Alumni Laureate Scholarship program means she can spend less time worrying about finances and more time doing what she loves — working with children. Thanks to the full-tuition scholarship, the BGSU sophomore doesn't need to spend all her hours outside of class working a part-time job, allowing her time to tutor.

  • BG Best bring positivity, innovation to their workplaces Apr 17, 2015 4:39 PM Administrative Staff Council (ASC) recognized three outstanding members of the BGSU community April 16 with the BG Best Award. The recipients were Jeremy Joseph, math and statistics coordinator at The Learning Commons; Jason Janusziewicz, associate director of the BGSU Facilities and Operations areas; and Brigitte Green- Churchwell, interim director of Student Academic Enrichment and coordinator of disability services at BGSU Firelands.

  • Rookie Award winner Brewer was key to new program Apr 17, 2015 4:37 PM The Administrative Staff Rookie of the Year Award recognizes an employee who has been with BGSU between one and three years and who has played a key role in implementing a new idea, program or procedure designed to enhance student recruitment, retention or engagement. That description could have been written to describe this year's winner, Centennial Residence Hall Director Kristen Brewer.

  • Waddell makes diversity everyone's job Apr 17, 2015 4:35 PM Whether they have worked with Barbara Waddell for four years or 20, her colleagues are unanimous: she embodies the qualities celebrated by the Michael R. Ferrari Award: innovation and initiative, superlative performance, and strong relationship with the University community. Further, she has been a true change agent in transforming the campus climate.

  • Earth Week Apr 16, 2015 7:00 AM The University will recognize Earth Week 2015 (April 20-25) with free events and films intended to raise awareness of environmental matters and offer opportunities to help decrease the University’s carbon footprint. A highlight on Earth Day itself, April 22, is the annual Eco-Fair, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Union Oval, featuring organizations, both on-campus and within the community, that deal with the environment and sustainability.

  • Krane prepares leaders in sport, social change Apr 15, 2015 2:40 PM Dr. Vikki Krane brings an interdisciplinary approach to the teaching of sport management, honed over 24 years of teaching and research, and always with the aim of empowering students to reach their goals.

  • Brown traces the changing American family Apr 15, 2015 2:36 PM Dr. Susan Brown, chair of the Bowling Green State University Department of Sociology, has been an exceptionally productive research scholar, helping to shape the national discourse on the contemporary American family. Her work in the sociology department and as founding co-director of the National Center for Family and Marriage Research (NCFMR) has shed new light on how demographic trends affect American families and earned her a national reputation for cutting-edge, high-quality research in the areas of family demography, sociology and gerontology.

  • Gremler engages students in scholarship, professional development Apr 15, 2015 2:34 PM Dr. Dwayne Gremler joined the Bowling Green State University College of Business Administration as an associate professor in 2000, charged with developing the marketing department’s emphasis in services marketing. He “hit the ground running” and has not stopped since, raising BGSU’s profile nationally and internationally, helping students prepare for careers in a growing area, and in the process becoming a sought-after expert teacher and lecturer on the subject. BGSU is now one of the few schools in the U.S. with a dedicated specialization in sales and services marketing.

  • Brahier ignites love of math, math education Apr 15, 2015 2:32 PM Dr. Daniel Brahier’s passion for teaching math and for preparing the next generation of math teachers has earned him the title Professor of Teaching Excellence, designated for Bowling Green State University faculty members who hold the rank of full professor and whose extraordinary achievements as effective teachers in their discipline or in interdisciplinary fields deserve special recognition. Brahier will hold the title for three years. The honor was conferred at the 2015 Faculty Excellence Awards on April 14.

  • Rainey receives President’s Award for Academic Advising Apr 15, 2015 2:30 PM Dr. Sarah Smith Rainey has a reputation for being a creative, proactive and generous adviser in Bowling Green State University’s School of Cultural and Critical Studies. Her work with nearly 175 students who major and minor in the school’s programs earned her the President’s Award for Academic Advising.

  • President’s Award for Academic Advising – Sally Walker Apr 15, 2015 2:27 PM When Sally Walker meets with students as the academic adviser for Bowling Green State University’s College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering, she takes time to learn about and appreciate each student’s talents and backgrounds. Her connection to the students and her expertise at helping students through the advising process were among the reasons she earned the President’s Award for Academic Advising this spring.

  • Sung-Yeon Park earns Faculty Senate Distinguished Service Award Apr 15, 2015 2:26 PM Dr. Sung-Yeon Park, an associate professor and graduate coordinator in the School of Media and Communication (SMC) at Bowling Green State University, has distinguished herself as a focused, dedicated professional who demonstrates the utmost integrity in everything she does. Her efforts have earned her the Faculty Senate Distinguished Service Award, presented as part of the BGSU Faculty Excellence ceremony Tuesday (April 14).

  • Faulkner brings energy, expertise to BGSU mentorship Apr 15, 2015 2:24 PM As a communication studies faculty member and director of the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at Bowling Green State University, Dr. Sandra Faulkner generously shares her insight, guidance, and scholarly pursuits with her colleagues and students. She received the Faculty Mentor Recognition at the Faculty Excellence Awards on April 14.

  • Community involvement earns McGinley BGSU recognition Apr 15, 2015 2:13 PM Tracy McGinley, a lecturer in criminal justice at BGSU Firelands, received the Recognition for Community Involvement at the Faculty Excellence Awards on April 14.

  • Shinew wins school leadership award Apr 15, 2015 2:11 PM Dr. Dawn Shinew, an associate professor and director of the School of Teaching and Learning at Bowling Green State University, has received this year’s Faculty Senate Recognition for Chair/School Director Leadership. Shinew was honored at the April 14 Faculty Excellence reception, where she received $1,000.

  • Chalupa honored for lifetime achievement Apr 15, 2015 2:03 PM For his “profound and enduring contributions to the Romance and Classical Studies department and the wider University community,” Dr. Federico Chalupa has been presented Bowling Green State University’s 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award.

  • Vickio named BGSU Master Teacher, fosters student learning, well-being Apr 15, 2015 1:54 PM Since joining Bowling Green State University in 1986, Dr. Craig Vickio has modeled caring and compassion for students in a variety of settings, from counseling sessions to the classroom. Students showed their appreciation for his commitment to them by naming him the 2015 Master Teacher, the highest award for faculty and the only one chosen by students.

  • Blinn Award goes to Pahapill for undergraduate collaborations Apr 15, 2015 1:51 PM Leigh-Ann Pahapill, associate professor in the School of Art at Bowling Green State University, received the 2015 Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work.

  • Magsamen-Conrad receives President’s Award for Collaborative Research and Creative Work Apr 15, 2015 1:49 PM Dr. Kate Magsamen-Conrad, an assistant professor in the School of Media and Communication at Bowling Green State University, received a President's Award for Collaborative Research and Creative Work at the Faculty Recognition Awards April 14.

  • Ha receives President’s Award for Collaborative Research and Creative Work Apr 15, 2015 1:48 PM Dr. Louisa Ha, a professor in the School of Media and Communication at Bowling Green State University, received a President's Award for Collaborative Research and Creative Work at the Faculty Recognition Awards April 14.

  • BGSU honors Bostic for contributions to math education Apr 15, 2015 1:45 PM A quick read of Dr. Jonathan’s Bostic’s list of accomplishments since coming to BGSU would suggest he had been with the School of Teaching and Learning for quite some time, so extensive is it. But, in fact, Bostic has only been with the mathematics education department for less than four years.

  • Kline lauded for excellence as BGSU academic adviser Apr 15, 2015 1:42 PM Robert Kline, academic adviser in the College of Arts and Sciences at Bowling Green State University, received the 2015 President’s Award for Academic Advising of Undergraduate Students at the Faculty Excellence Awards April 14.

  • Biologist recognized for research success and innovation Apr 15, 2015 12:47 PM After a toxic algal bloom rendered much of northwest Ohio’s drinking water unusable last summer, the study of algae in our region’s waterways has taken on new importance. Dr. Robert Michael (Mike) McKay, Ryan Professor of Biological Sciences and winner of the 2015 Olscamp Research Award, is a regional and national leader in the study of toxic algal blooms and on microbial communities in frozen lakes and the open sea.

  • Book explores tradition of ineffective Nigerian leaders Apr 15, 2015 12:21 PM Nigeria has a history of inept and corrupt leadership exacerbated by ethnic, religious and sectional biases. As the country’s recent election has come to a close ushering in a new leadership, a book co-edited by Dr. Apollos O. Nwauwa, chair of BGSU’s Africana studies, examines 50-plus years of the country’s leaders.

  • Robert Kruse’ 49 Apr 15, 2015 12:00 AM Robert Kruse has spent his whole life thinking about cars. The 88-year-old entrepreneur has worked for top-selling dealerships all over the U.S., from Ohio to Minnesota to Washington state, but there’s one car he’ll never forget — his first.

  • From Broadway to the Small Screen Apr 13, 2015 8:58 AM Theatre alumnus Christopher Moeller ’08 is a production electrician who works on major live television shows. Those shows include the NBC productions of “The Sound of Music” and “Peter Pan,” as well as the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Times Square.

  • Against All Odds Apr 13, 2015 8:50 AM Duke Pieper was on top of his hockey world late in 2008, and headed even higher. As a 15-year-old freshman, he had skated into rarified air by making the varsity starting lineup for perennial Minnesota high school powerhouse Hill-Murray.

  • Newman Civic Fellows Award Apr 13, 2015 7:00 AM When in March about 50 BGSU students chose to spend their spring break helping others across the country instead of going on holiday, the fact that those trips were available to them is largely due to senior Madison (Maddi) Georgoff. Georgoff is the founder of bGAB, the alternative break program that this year sponsored four trips with six community partners, the most yet for BGSU.

  • Public forum Tuesday Apr 9, 2015 7:00 AM In August 2014, the city of Toledo issued a “do not drink” advisory on its water supply that directly affected over 500,000 people throughout northwest Ohio. A toxic algal bloom had polluted the water near the city’s intake in Lake Erie.

  • BG Learning Communities Apr 6, 2015 7:00 AM As the Greek writer Euripides once said, “Learning is more effective when it is an active rather than a passive process.” Here at Bowling Green State University, students are offered myriad opportunities to participate in engaging academic environments within residential learning communities that are located in various residence halls. Students experience the many facets of college life alongside individuals with similar interests within a community setting that fosters success in their personal, professional and academic lives.

  • Celebrating Sisterhood Apr 6, 2015 7:00 AM It wasn’t just another day on the campus of Bowling Green State University—it felt a little different. There was a sense of celebration in the air. A group of women had a spring in their step as they found their way back to campus, the place where they grew into mature, talented and capable adults.

  • Music Plus Apr 6, 2015 7:00 AM About two dozen high school students climb off a school bus one cold March evening lugging instrument cases of varying sizes. They head into Moore Musical Arts Center to receive free specialized music instruction from BGSU faculty and students.

  • BGSU College of Business maintains AACSB accreditation Apr 2, 2015 10:33 AM The College of Business at Bowling Green State University has maintained its business accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB International is the longest-serving global accrediting body for business schools that offer undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees in business and accounting.

  • Aggression and Addiction Apr 2, 2015 10:12 AM BGSU neuroscientist Dr. Robert Huber will be sharing his expertise with colleagues at Harvard University next year as a Fellow of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies. Best known at BGSU for his research into the neurochemistry of behavioral phenomena such as aggression and addiction in crayfish, Huber also has specialized experience in computer vision, which he will apply to Harvard’s quantitative behavioral study of Drosophila, or fruit flies.

  • Digital Humanities Lab Apr 2, 2015 10:12 AM Python, Ruby, Ruby on Rails and Mallet are some of the new names introduced recently at the University Libraries’ Digital Humanities Lab. The lab, now offered through the Student Technology Assistance Center (STAC) in 122 Jerome Library, has expanded its offerings to include a wide variety of technology tools for faculty and students working on digital humanities projects at BGSU.

  • Literacy in the Park Apr 2, 2015 10:12 AM Children’s author Laura Numeroff, best known for her "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie," "If You Give A Pig a Pancake" and "If You Give a Moose a Muffin" series, is the featured presenter at the 2015 Literacy in the Park event on Saturday (April 11) at the Stroh Center.

  • Model European Union Apr 2, 2015 10:12 AM BGSU students successfully participated in the 2015 Model European Union (EU) simulation, hosted annually by the University of Pittsburgh’s European Union Center of Excellence, on Feb. 27 and 28. During the two-day simulation at the 20th Century Club, the BGSU students (representing the U.K., Luxembourg and Latvia) had to discuss and negotiate subjects ranging from the EU’s handling of the Ukraine crisis to Great Britain’s possible retreat from the EU as well as the growing rise of right-wing parties across Europe. The team returned home with a top award for its performances.

  • Bravo! BGSU Apr 1, 2015 10:12 AM More than 200 people filled the internationally recognized Wolfe Center for the Arts on March 28 to raise scholarship funds for students in Bowling Green State University’s arts programs. “Bravo! BGSU” celebrated the quality and vibrancy of all the University’s arts areas. The event raised about $60,000.

  • Award-winning activist to speak on protecting global water Mar 31, 2015 2:57 PM “Blue Future: Protecting Water for People and the Planet Forever” is the topic of author and activist Maude Barlow’s Lamb Peace Lecture at Bowling Green State University. Her lecture will focus on topics from her recently released book by the same name, including water as a human right and the dangers to our water from farming and other sources.

  • Iraq-U.S. relations scholar to present BGSU lecture Mar 31, 2015 2:55 PM A research scholar who has specialized in the U.S. foreign relations in the Middle East will visit Bowling Green State University on April 7 as part of the Gary R. Hess Lecture in Policy History.

  • Freshman thrives on busy schedule Mar 30, 2015 7:00 AM Amanda Pack has crammed more experiences into her first semester of college than many of her fellow freshmen will their entire four years at a university. The 18-year-old Harrison native is a talented trumpet player who was just as likely to be found on the football field with the BGSU Falcon Marching Band as she was in class or doing homework. Just a few days before Christmas, she traveled hundreds of miles to play a bowl game at the University of South Alabama.

  • Teaching with passion Mar 30, 2015 7:00 AM Dedication. Enthusiasm. Passion. When asked to describe what Kathleen McGrady ’81 is like as a mentor and teacher, these are the three words most used by her students and colleagues. Her passion for teaching music is one of the many reasons McGrady was named Ohio Music Education Association’s (OMEA) Music Educator of the Year.

  • Designing Your Career Mar 27, 2015 4:04 PM Attendees of the 3rd annual Women in Business Leadership event, hosted by the BGSU College of Business, had the opportunity to hear from and network with successful women business leaders. The theme this year was “Designing Your Career.”

  • For love and money Mar 26, 2015 7:00 AM Moving people from wanting to see land spared from development to actually donating money to help conserve it requires a skill set that many grassroots land trust groups do not possess.

  • Public health symposium, Baker Lecture to explore uses of social media Mar 26, 2015 7:00 AM Social media is assuming increasing importance as a tool for sharing information and alerting the public about health issues.

  • TRIO programs welcome eminent speaker, present honors Mar 26, 2015 7:00 AM The Access Diversity and Inclusion Programs within the division of Student Affairs will host the TRIO Programs 27th annual TRIO Awards Ceremony from 4-6 p.m. April 2 in the Multipurpose Room of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Wood County Commissioners and BGSU launch new Falcon Cam Mar 24, 2015 7:00 AM A new partnership between the Wood County Commissioners and Bowling Green State University is providing a birds-eye view of the peregrine falcons that call the clock tower of the Wood County Courthouse home.

  • Bringing history to life Mar 23, 2015 7:00 AM When students decide they don’t want history class to end, their teacher must be doing something right. That’s the case at Waynesfield-Goshen Schools, a small K-12 school system in rural Ohio where Joe Foster teachers American History, World History, Government and Economics, Civil War, and Defining Moments in History. With a total enrollment of just 550 students, every high school student has Foster for at least one class and often leaves wanting more.

  • Experimental Design Mar 23, 2015 7:00 AM Bullying, murals, fast food, hammers, the graphic expression of Toledo—it’s a group of seemingly unrelated items. But for the students who have participated in a summer workshop run by graphic design faculty members Jenn Stucker and Amy Fidler, they are the topics that have allowed them to delve deep into experimental design work.

  • CNN host and correspondent to give Currier Lecture Mar 18, 2015 7:00 AM CNN senior media correspondent and “Reliable Sources” host Brian Stelter will visit the University March 23 and 24 to visit with journalism and public relations students and deliver the 2015 Florence and Jesse Currier lecture.

  • Conference to explore significance of improvisation Mar 18, 2015 7:00 AM Improvisation is not only central to music and art, in a world where the only constant is change, it has become a necessary tool to deal with society’s daily uncertainties. As rules, guidelines and planning becoming increasingly obsolete, qualities such as spontaneity, inventiveness and creativity become important to our lives.

  • Kenya-BGSU partnership connects learning with economic empowerment Mar 18, 2015 7:00 AM Dr. Diane Frey never thought she would visit East Africa, much less become involved in educational partnerships with Kenyan schools for girls and women with HIV-AIDS. But a Christmas visit to her sister in Nairobi, Kenya, several years ago led first to a personal passion and now professional engagement with support organizations, plus mutually beneficial relationships between Kenyan and BGSU students.

  • Taking a stand to be (carbon) neutral Mar 18, 2015 7:00 AM When President Mary Ellen Mazey signed the American Colleges and Universities Presidents' Climate Commitment in 2012, it set in motion a formal plan to move the University toward carbon neutrality. This built upon BGSU’s longtime efforts at becoming a more sustainable campus, from individual responsibility for conserving energy to institution-wide projects.

  • Falcon Forensics and Debate Team wins a national championship Mar 17, 2015 11:58 AM The 20 members of the Falcon Forensics and Debate Team spent their spring break winning a national championship. The team beat out 127 other universities to win the Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament held March 4-8 at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

  • Commitment to Community Mar 16, 2015 7:00 AM It put BGSU at the forefront of an emerging trend in higher education and brought the University national recognition, but 15 years ago it was just an idea – enhancing learning by bringing students with similar interests together under one roof in “learning communities.”

  • There’s no place like home Mar 16, 2015 7:00 AM The rain forest of Costa Rica presents a jungle-esque maze of dense vegetation, with the ground under it a snarl of exposed roots and heavily matted decaying plant material.

  • Visual Communication Mar 16, 2015 7:00 AM As part of the Putnam Adolescent Response Team for Youth (P.A.R.T.Y.), Schroeder worked with other high schoolers across the county to create awareness campaigns on issues ranging from suicide prevention, underage drinking and peer pressure.

  • Buchanan lecture presents ‘A Tale of Toads and Men’ Mar 13, 2015 7:00 AM An American biologist known for his research about the impact of the herbicide atrazine in amphibian development will discuss his work in the 2015 Jean Pasakarnis-Buchanan Lecture on campus March 24.

  • In the eye of the beholder Mar 13, 2015 7:00 AM Over the last 200-plus years, the founders of the American Revolution have attained iconic status. But, like most icons, what they and the Revolution are used to symbolize depends perhaps more on who is vaunting them than on any objective reality.

  • Excellence recognized Mar 10, 2015 7:00 AM On March 7, Bowling Green State University honored seven accomplished graduates at the 2015 BGSU College Alumni Awards. Held in Olscamp Hall, the ceremony recognized the impressive professional and civic achievements of the following individuals:

  • BWC funding workplace safety research at BGSU Mar 9, 2015 9:25 AM Bowling Green State University has been awarded a $250,000 research grant from The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) and Ohio Board of Regents to improve workplace safety in nursing homes. BGSU is one of six higher education institutions in Ohio selected for $2 million in total funding for nine research proposals.

  • Blended for success Mar 9, 2015 7:30 AM Jodi Berg ’88 took her great-grandfather’s kitchen product company he founded in 1921 and fast-tracked the Vitamix Corporation into a market leader. Because of her innovative success, she was named a 2014 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of the Year Award for Family Business. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the nation’s most prestigious business awards and it goes to a leader and innovator who has grown a company without compromising values and tradition.

  • Walls book chronicles U.S. individualism Mar 5, 2015 7:30 AM Of the many ideas that inspired and shaped the American Founding Fathers' thought, individualism and a commitment to individual rights were primary among them. However, the concept of individualism that inspired the founders has transformed over time to reflect the changing economic and social landscape in the United States, according to Dr. Stephanie Walls, BGSU Firelands political science.

  • Electric guitar rocks BGSU conference Mar 3, 2015 9:53 AM The electric guitar will be the rock star at the “Electric Guitar in Popular Culture” conference at Bowling Green State University March 27-28.

  • BGSU honored with advertising awards Mar 2, 2015 7:00 AM The University brought home silvers and a bronze Feb. 26 in the American Advertising Federation of Toledo’s Addy Awards.

  • Bravo events celebrate arts, College of Musical Arts centennial Mar 2, 2015 7:00 AM BGSU will host a benefit celebration of all the arts and a special commemoration of 100 years of music at the College of Musical Arts (CMA) on March 28 during “Bravo! BGSU” and “Bravo CMA!”

  • Driving toward a dream Mar 2, 2015 7:00 AM Basil Alholaily came from Saudi Arabia to Bowling Green State University to pursue his dream of a college degree. Little did he know that during his time in the United States he would get a chance to fulfill a childhood dream, as well.

  • Electric guitar rocks BGSU conference Mar 2, 2015 7:00 AM The electric guitar will be the rock star at the “Electric Guitar in Popular Culture” conference at BGSU March 27-28.

  • Practical Science Mar 2, 2015 7:00 AM At first glance it looks like your typical biochemistry lab. Groups of students are dressed in lab coats and safety glasses and are huddled around test tubes, notebooks and large pieces of scientific equipment. But, this wasn’t your average textbook lab. These undergraduates were working on genuine research where the outcomes were uncertain, and their results were forging new territory.

  • UAO president thrives on campus involvement Mar 2, 2015 7:00 AM Megan Largent knows how to make things happen. If there was an event planned at her Strongsville high school, most likely, Largent was involved. She helped organize a variety of activities, from the service-oriented, like blood drives, to fun, festive gatherings such as homecoming and prom.

  • Celebration of the arts to raise money for scholarships Feb 27, 2015 2:32 PM A new celebration of the arts at Bowling Green State University will raise funds for student scholarships in those disciplines.

  • An enduring gift to BGSU Feb 27, 2015 2:31 PM Service above self was the lifelong mantra of Dr. Ramona Cormier.The former dean of Continuing Education and Summer Programs and associate provost at Bowling Green State University tirelessly put the University and Bowling Green community first and never sought praise or affirmation for her efforts.

  • Trio to present next concert in Music at the Forefront series Feb 26, 2015 10:16 AM Composer Neil Rolnick, violinist Jennifer Choi and pianist Kathleen Supové will perform at 8 p.m. March 2 at the Clazel Theater, 127 N. Main St., Bowling Green, as part of the Music at the Forefront concert series. Sponsored by BGSU’s MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music, the concert is free and open to the public.

  • Women’s History Month Feb 26, 2015 10:16 AM BGSU takes “girl culture” international this year for its celebration of Women’s History Month. “Global Girls” is the theme for the month’s events, which include girls and women from around the world. The month culminates March 30 with a research symposium, guest speaker and presentation of awards and scholarships.

  • More women choosing living together over marriage Feb 23, 2015 10:16 AM If it seems like more women are choosing to live with a partner instead of get married, you’re right. According to researchers at the National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University, the percentage of women who have cohabitated with someone has almost doubled over the past 25 years.

  • Embracing Spanish culture Feb 23, 2015 7:30 AM Stacey Dickerson is anxiously awaiting her last semester to begin at BGSU. Instead of beginning classes on campus, she’ll be studying abroad in Spain for a second time. Studying overseas is not an easy decision to make, but being in the Spanish learning community, La Comunidad, has helped her to better prepare.

  • When opportunity knocks Feb 23, 2015 7:30 AM Jeff Witjas left college faced with the same quandary that many students encounter. With a degree in hand, he looked out at the world beyond BGSU and wondered, now what?

  • Scholarship winner finds career path in art Feb 23, 2015 7:00 AM While many high school students flip burgers or fold sweaters at their first after-school jobs, Brooke Breckenridge was flexing her creative muscle as an apprentice for The Arts Commission in Toledo. She was just 16 years old when she, along with a few dozen other students, was chosen for the Young Artists at Work apprenticeship program. Now, four years later, Breckenridge has returned to the Arts Commission as an intern this semester.

  • BGSU faculty receive grants to advance STEM teaching Feb 19, 2015 7:00 AM Area math and science teachers will learn new ways to improve student learning and add excitement to class thanks to grants issued by the Ohio Board of Regents to faculty in the Bowling Green State University Colleges of Education and Human Development and Arts and Sciences.

  • Board of Trustees approves BGSU eCampus, sets room and board rates Feb 18, 2015 8:46 PM The BGSU Board of Trustees took steps to expand the University’s services for working adults, approving the tuition and general fees for a new eCampus delivery model at its Feb. 20 meeting, held at BGSU Firelands.

  • Community mourns loss of retired professor, donor and student advocate Feb 18, 2015 8:46 PM Award-winning photographer, revered photojournalism professor and dedicated alumnus and donor James R. Gordon died Feb. 14 after a brief illness.

  • Falcon Flames Tell Newlyweds’ Wedding Stories with Style Feb 18, 2015 7:15 AM For Ben Hartley, his oil painting background has provided a tremendous advantage to being a photographer. “My oil paintings were figure paintings; on top of it, they were photorealistic figure paintings. In order to make a really great painting, I had to take a really great photo because I based all of my work off of photographs. That’s really how my photography blossomed. I’ve always been fascinated with people. People are the most interesting things… the most important things on this world. To paint anything else but a person, I’ve always struggled with. I feel like photographing anything else besides a person is a struggle, too. I think that people in general – the connections we have – inspires me to keep taking pictures,” said Hartley, 28, who graduated from BGSU in 2009 with a BFA in 2-Dimensional Studies.

  • BGSU mourns the loss of longtime friend and supporter Feb 17, 2015 3:08 PM Bowling Green State University is mourning the loss of longtime friend and supporter Ruth Frost Parker, who passed away Feb. 15 in Sandusky, Ohio, at the age of 92.

  • Rebecca Solnit to offer workshop, lecture Feb. 23 Feb 17, 2015 3:08 PM Rebecca Solnit, a cultural historian, political activist and award-winning independent writer, will offer a workshop and a public lecture at Bowling Green State University on Feb. 23.

  • Teaching conference looks into future of education Feb 16, 2015 7:15 AM With online classes and new technology, the future of education presents a “Prism of Possibility” for teaching and learning. BGSU is hosting a conference by that name for faculty to explore these new resources, network and hear from leaders in the field of educational technology and active learning.

  • Winning Ways Feb 13, 2015 7:15 AM Dan DeSalvo sensed the expectations the first time he entered the BGSU Ice Arena as a Falcon, but he also was comfortable in a place where mediocrity is not part of the vernacular, where his role would be to help put the luster back on one of the University’s most decorated programs.

  • Injury recovery inspires career path Feb 13, 2015 7:00 AM For many young athletes, a dislocated shoulder or a broken leg could be the beginning of the end of a promising future in sports. For Aaron Flores, however, those exact injuries were the beginning of a new career path. The 18-year-old BGSU freshman is an applied health science major, studying to one day become a physical therapist.

  • BGSU to host global workshop investigating toxic algal blooms Feb 10, 2015 2:07 PM In August 2014, the city of Toledo issued a “do not drink” advisory on their water supply that directly affected over 500,000 people throughout northwest Ohio. A toxic algal bloom had polluted the water near the city’s intake in Lake Erie.

  • Pianist Michael Mizrahi to give Music at the Forefront concert Feb 10, 2015 2:07 PM Pianist Michael Mizrahi will perform at Bowling Green State University on Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. in Bryan Recital Hall at the Moore Musical Arts Center. The concert is free and open to the public, and features works by Judd Greenstein, Missy Mazzoli, Patrick Burke, Mark Dancigers, Asha Srinivasan, Ludwig van Beethoven and Béla Bartók. The performance is presented as part of the Music at the Forefront concert series sponsored by BGSU’s MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music.

  • Married Mascots Feb 9, 2015 7:00 AM One couple’s story has another BGSU connection as they were the University’s beloved mascots, Freddie and Frieda. Alex ’06 and Kristen ’07 Wright are two out of only three Falcon mascot marriages. Alex was Freddie his senior year after completing a term as student body president the previous year. When asked what prompted him to become the mascot, he said, “My earliest memories and pictures of Bowling Green are with ‘the birds’. It looked like fun, a different way to give back, and a way to spread my childhood Falcon spirit to my fellow students.”

  • Adolescent lives Feb 2, 2015 7:00 AM A new study by BGSU researchers is providing a rare look into the lives of adolescents throughout their high school years. College of Education and Human Development faculty Drs. Margaret Zoller Booth, also associate dean of the Graduate College; Christopher Frey, leadership and policy studies; and Jean Gerard, human development and family studies, surveyed a thousand Fremont, Ohio, students in grades 7-10 twice a year for four years, beginning in fall 2009.

  • Eunice Kennedy Shriver grant Feb 2, 2015 7:00 AM A new study by BGSU researchers is providing a rare look into the lives of adolescents throughout their high school years. College of Education and Human Development faculty Drs. Margaret Zoller Booth, also associate dean of the Graduate College; Christopher Frey, leadership and policy studies; and Jean Gerard, human development and family studies, surveyed a thousand Fremont, Ohio, students in grades 7-10 twice a year for four years, beginning in fall 2009.

  • You snooze, you lose Feb 2, 2015 7:00 AM There's a popular saying that boils down the typical college student's top three priorities, then asks them to make an important decision. “Good grades, a social life or enough sleep,” the saying goes. “Pick two.” For Benjamin Zauski, the choice was an easy one. For him, a “good night's sleep” is about five hours. More often, however, the Alumni Laureate Scholar slumbers just two hours a night.

  • BGSU biologists lead project to protect Sandusky city water supply Jan 29, 2015 1:41 PM Bowling Green State University biologists will launch a study of harmful algal blooms in Sandusky Bay this spring as part of an overall $2 million Lake Erie water quality initiative by the Ohio Board of Regents.

  • Constructing a future Jan 26, 2015 6:00 AM Look up the Twitter hashtag #SelfieswithStanley and you'll find plenty of photos of BGSU students posing with Amey Hewitt's baby miniature pig. “He's blowing up on social media,” the Alumni Laureate Scholar said, laughing. “He's the cutest thing. People have been donating money to our service project to take a picture with him.”

  • Giving back Jan 26, 2015 6:00 AM For the last eight years, BGSU students, faculty and staff have spent the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday out in the community making a difference for the Day of Service challenge. This year, for the first time, BGSU Firelands also accepted the challenge. A group of 19 volunteered at the Victory Kitchen in Sandusky.

  • Master of criminal justice online program nationally ranked Jan 20, 2015 2:05 PM Bowling Green State University’s master’s of criminal justice online program is one of the best in the country according to U.S. News and World Report.

  • BGSU Serves Jan 19, 2015 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University’s ongoing commitment to community engagement has again been recognized nationally. The University was selected as one of only 240 institutions to receive the 2015 Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation.

  • Wanted: Data science professionals Jan 19, 2015 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University is offering students with math and computer aptitude a new undergraduate program in data science. A limited number of $5,000 renewable scholarships are still available to help incoming freshmen get started on their degrees. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is March 31.

  • Mentor. Tutor. Peer facilitator. Jan 14, 2015 2:50 PM Hannah Burkhart's extracurricular activities seem like natural choices for an aspiring teacher. Yet the new graduate says there's a good reason she so carefully chose the causes and organizations she committed to during her time at BGSU.

  • BGSU continues trend of being ‘Best for Vets’ Jan 14, 2015 11:18 AM When it comes to offering the on-campus support and flexibility that veterans and active duty military personnel require when attending college, Bowling Green State University is once again one of the top choices in the country.

  • #MACtion Jan 12, 2015 7:00 AM As the new assistant commissioner for communications and social media of the Mid-American Conference (MAC), Jeremy Guy ’03 has spent countless hours contributing to the front office operations. He graduated from BGSU with a degree in sport management, communications and marketing and has instantly made an impact on the collegiate sport industry.

  • Exploring sacred moments in therapy Jan 12, 2015 7:00 AM Research shows spiritual connection between therapists and clients play crucial role

  • BGSU recognized for outstanding community engagement Jan 8, 2015 10:47 AM Bowling Green State University’s longtime commitment to community engagement has again been recognized nationally. The University was selected as one of only 240 institutions to receive the 2015 Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation.

  • Lu elected fellow of leading scientific organization Jan 7, 2015 9:37 AM Dr. Peter Lu, Ohio Eminent Scholar in Photochemical Sciences at Bowling Green State University, has been elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), a preeminent scientific organization.

  • Class of 2014 Success Stories: A deeper understanding of global needs Dec 21, 2014 12:15 AM Kevin McClellan ’14 is a Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellow who just received his MA in Cross-Cultural & International Education (MACIE) — including a public health cognate — that builds upon his education and food security work with the Peace Corps and Red Cross in West Africa.

  • Class of 2014 Success Stories: Building a strong leader Dec 21, 2014 12:15 AM Anyone who has come into contact with Hannah Burkhart knows how much she loves being a Falcon. The successful English education major in the Honors College can’t say enough about how thankful she is for her education and the time she spent at BGSU.

  • Class of 2014 Success Stories: Focused on Success Dec 21, 2014 12:15 AM Nothing was going to prevent Aaren Westmoreland from earning a college degree. While the chips may have been stacked against him four years ago, the Dayton native set a goal to be the first in his family to earn a college degree, and on Dec. 19 he will achieve that goal.

  • Embracing the Unexpected Dec 21, 2014 12:15 AM Jennifer Higdon’s life has been full of surprises. The BGSU alumna and composer admitted during her commencement address on Dec. 19 that much of her success, both personally and professionally, would likely have never happened had she stuck with her original plan at the University to become a professional flutist.

  • The “four R’s” to success Dec 21, 2014 12:15 AM Eileen O’Neill ’90 said she can trace her enormous success to the “four R’s”—relationships, responsibility, risk taking and working “really, really hard.” O’Neill, the brains behind such hit shows as “19 Kids and Counting” and “The Little Couple,” truly paid her dues to reach her current position of Global Group President of Discovery Studios. O’Neill was the BGSU commencement speaker Dec. 20 and also received an honorary doctorate.

  • Bowling Green named one of the ‘Best College Towns in America’ Dec 18, 2014 10:45 AM When students arrive at Bowling Green State University, they will find it’s part of a city that is safe, affordable and provides a number of personal and professional opportunities. These amenities are part of the reason financial website WalletHub recently named Bowling Green one of the “Best College Towns in America.”

  • Class of 2014 Success Stories: A sacrifice for education Dec 18, 2014 7:00 AM From a very young age, Marvin Njoroge’s parents instilled in him the importance of education. Njoroge, who is from Kenya, credits his success to the sacrifices made by his parents. He will graduate from the College of Business Administration on Dec. 19 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics as well as a Master of Arts in Economics.

  • Class of 2014 Success Stories: Firelands student earns degree at 37 Dec 18, 2014 7:00 AM Nicki Chavarria’s path to a college diploma was certainly not typical. As a 37-year-old student, many would think her chances of success were less than average, but every morning she woke up for class she had two great reasons to push forward—her daughters. On Dec. 19, she will graduate from BGSU Firelands with a degree in social work.

  • Class of 2014 Success Stories: When Reality Strikes Dec 18, 2014 7:00 AM Her lifelong dreams revolved around music. She sat first chair flute in the top band at Ohio’s Stowe-Monroe Falls High School and she was accepted into BGSU’s nationally recognized College of Music to study music education. Kimberly Lewis thought she was right on track to achieve her goals.

  • Architecture students build on BGSU-city partnership Dec 15, 2014 9:15 AM The partnership between BGSU and the city of Bowling Green provided a real-world experience for students in the University’s Architecture and Environmental Design Department.

  • BGSU Firelands College Theatre receives accolades Dec 15, 2014 9:15 AM The BGSU Firelands College Theatre program recently received multiple accolades through the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for its recent production of “Gruesome Playground Injuries.”

  • BGSU alumnus’ donation to support international opportunities for students Dec 15, 2014 9:15 AM A Bowling Green State University alumnus has committed an additional $100,000 to expand international opportunities for students at the University.

  • Mazey fellowship fuels graduate student’s research Dec 15, 2014 9:15 AM Like the proverbial canary in the coalmine, crayfish can tell us a lot about the state and safety of our environment. Sara Lahman, a Ph.D. student in sensory ecology from Delta, Ohio, is researching how altering an organism’s environment can affect its ability to extract and respond to information, using the crayfish as her test subject.

  • BGSU to hold commencement Friday, Saturday Dec 15, 2014 9:08 AM Nearly a thousand students will begin 2015 as graduates of Bowling Green State University. During BGSU’s 281st commencement exercises in the Stroh Center, at 7 p.m. Friday (Dec. 19) and 10 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 20), 965 diplomas will be awarded, including associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.

  • Class of 2014 Success Stories: Overcoming Adversity Dec 15, 2014 7:00 AM His story began 23 years ago in the small Ohio town of St. Marys. Josh King entered the world two weeks late and pronounced clinically dead of meconium aspiration (the ingestion of fecal matter into the lungs). The whirlwind that followed included lifesaving acts by three doctors and six nurses that brought him back to life, followed by weeks in an incubator at Children’s Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, and a lifetime of challenges ahead. King’s ordeal left him physically disabled with a mild form of cerebral palsy and faced with an array of learning disabilities.

  • Class of 2014 Success Stories: Senior Moments Dec 15, 2014 7:00 AM Lauren Feyh has had her share of memorable senior moments. She was named the Outstanding Gerontology Student of the Year by the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE). She coordinated an aggressive and engaged volunteer program for the BGSU Gerontology Student Association (GSA), and she conceptualized, organized, curated and implemented a 150-piece intergenerational art exhibit.

  • Class of 2014 Success Stories: Where My Falcons At? Dec 15, 2014 7:00 AM hen Michael “Rosco” Blair first visited Bowling Green State University, the campus and the sincere people he met made him feel like this was home. He said once he stepped foot on campus he knew this is where God wanted him to be. Now that he is preparing to graduate, that feeling remains just as strong.

  • Hospital foundation’s gift funds student hub Dec 11, 2014 7:00 AM When students, faculty and visitors step in the main entrance of the renovated Health and Human Services building, one of the first things they will see will be the welcoming new Wood County Hospital Foundation Student Hub — the gateway to the building’s important expansion and transformation. The $50,000 hub represents a show of support for the University by one of its most prominent partners.

  • BGSU, Bengals enter partnership Dec 10, 2014 3:30 PM Bowling Green State University and the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals have entered into a partnership that will help promote the University and provide unique opportunities for students.

  • A sacred union Dec 8, 2014 7:00 AM Each year, millions of U.S. couples walk down aisles in churches, temples and mosques to get married. Many only occasionally, if ever, again set foot together inside a place of worship. Does that mean their marriage is devoid of spirituality? Not according to studies showing most people view their marriage as a sacred union. But, does what couples say about the spiritual nature of their marriage predict how they actually act toward one another?

  • Building Bridges Dec 8, 2014 7:00 AM Concepts that may be difficult to grasp in the classroom are sometimes easier to understand in a real-world setting. According to the National Survey of Student Engagement, BGSU is a national leader in providing opportunities in service-learning and experiential education, plus BGSU is the first institution in Ohio to offer an internship guarantee to incoming students.

  • Former president Ribeau to present at MLK Jr. celebration Dec 8, 2014 7:00 AM Former BGSU President Sidney A. Ribeau will return to campus Jan. 20 to present remarks at the University’s 2015 celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

  • Higdon and O’Neill to receive honorary doctorates Dec 8, 2014 7:00 AM Two BGSU alumnae who have had influential careers will receive honorary doctorates from the University during fall commencement ceremonies. The board of trustees approved the degrees at the Dec. 5 meeting.

  • Trustees focus on academic facility enhancements Dec 8, 2014 7:00 AM You might find dietetics students tweeting in Carrie Hamady’s classes, but far from casual conversations with friends, their Twitter chats are responses to their assigned readings and interactions with Hamady or even other professionals in the field. Hamady and her colleagues in the dietetics program have incorporated the social media form into their classwork and professional development.

  • Dietetics program uses social media to boost learning Dec 4, 2014 7:00 AM You might find dietetics students tweeting in Carrie Hamady’s classes, but far from casual conversations with friends, their Twitter chats are responses to their assigned readings and interactions with Hamady or even other professionals in the field. Hamady and her colleagues in the dietetics program have incorporated the social media form into their class work and professional development.

  • Giving Tuesday Dec 3, 2014 5:30 PM BGSU students will benefit from the generosity of Giving Tuesday supporters — a national day of philanthropy following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The day is a way to remember the spirit of the holiday season by donating to a favorite charity or organization. 164 donors showed their Falcon pride and gave $31,346.97 within 24 hours. This was BGSU’s first year participating in the annual nationwide event.

  • ‘Shane’ first edition among collection donated by Hoppenstand Dec 1, 2014 11:09 AM Dr. Gary Hoppenstand ’82 ’85 discovered the allure of comic books at an early age. By the time he was 16 years old and mowing lawns to earn money, he was already a bona fide collector.

  • Comics and mental health Dec 1, 2014 7:30 AM Valentino Zullo, who received dual master’s degrees in English and women’s, gender and sexuality studies from BGSU, is using his combined knowledge base to study the psychological underpinning of villains in comics and apply what he learns to working with patients in mental health services.

  • From cellist to country-rock Dec 1, 2014 12:15 AM He trained for years to fulfill this dream, attending BGSU on a music scholarship and earning a bachelor's degree in cello performance from the College of Musical Arts in 2005.

  • Bring it Home Nov 25, 2014 11:03 AM Alumni across the country shared their Falcon spirit to cheer for the football team during the annual Battle of I-75 against the Toledo Rockets on Nov. 19, 2014. Falcon fans hosted watch parties in Atlanta, Phoenix, Houston, San Diego, Atlanta, Columbus and Salt Lake City.

  • A Voice that Travels Nov 24, 2014 11:06 AM For junior communications and ethnic studies major, Jamie Salazar, spoken word is an art. The El Paso, Texas native embarked on a twenty-seven hour journey last year to Bowling Green, Ohio, where she currently continues her education.

  • Christmas opera, ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ next in Festival Series Nov 24, 2014 7:00 AM The Festival Series opens the season of giving with a Christmas opera “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” Presented by the Bowling Green Opera Theater, performances will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 5, and at 4 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre at the Wolfe Center for the Arts.

  • Murray honored for commitment to special education Nov 24, 2014 7:00 AM Dr. Mary Murray, associate dean for student services and teacher education in the College of Education and Human Development, received a 2014 Kathe Shelby Leadership Award during Ohio’s annual Special Education Leadership Conference.

  • Writing the world Nov 24, 2014 7:00 AM Where can you find information about the controversial subject of corporal punishment in South Korea? Almost nowhere, except for a paper by recent graduate Seney (“Layne”) Higginbotham, “The Cane of Love: Social and Cultural Reform of Corporal Punishment in South Korea.”

  • Student entrepreneurs have opportunity to ‘hatch’ their business idea Nov 21, 2014 10:13 AM Ten Bowling Green State University students have been chosen out of 80 applicants to develop their business ideas and pitch them to investors through “The Hatch,” an entrepreneurial program run by the College of Business Administration.

  • Grabski channels trans journey into affirmation of differences Nov 20, 2014 9:23 AM “I walk through the world and I get privileges. I’m still trying to come to terms with that,” said fourth-year student Luke Grabski, a visual communication technology major from Painesville with a minor in women’s, gender and sexuality studies.

  • Chinese Acrobats bring breathtaking feats to Bowling Green Nov 19, 2014 9:23 AM The Chinese Acrobats come to Bowling Green Middle School's Performing Arts Center on Dec. 6. The arts center is at 530 W. Poe Road.

  • The Newest Americans Nov 17, 2014 7:00 AM Born in different parts of the world, years apart, Reem Abu Halel and Dr. Alexander Tarnovsky now share an important identity: they are both U.S. citizens.

  • New Bureau of Criminal Investigation Lab Opens on Campus Nov 10, 2014 3:36 PM Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Bowling Green State University President Mary Ellen Mazey today officially opened the new Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation crime lab located on the campus of Bowling Green State University.

  • Research by Sheffer, students sheds new light on ‘60s Nov 10, 2014 3:36 PM By this time in 1964, America had come through a wrenching 10 weeks now known as Freedom Summer. The nation’s attention was focused on Mississippi, where volunteers from around the country worked alongside local organizers to register African American voters in a state where they had long been disenfranchised. The effort, while successful, left many dead and starkly revealed the depth of racism that existed.

  • Harold Flagg ’49 named to French Legion of Honor Nov 10, 2014 12:18 PM Harold Flagg ’49 went to France in 1945 to finish fighting a war, and he ended up head over heels in love with a language, a culture and a people. Nearly 70 years later, that romance is still afire.

  • Sport Performance leverages faculty passion and expertise Nov 10, 2014 7:00 AM As one of the nation’s top public universities, BGSU is well known for academic excellence and a faculty that is dedicated to the success of its students. The Sport Performance program, and the vital participation by faculty from the Department of Psychology and the School of Human Movement, Sport & Leisure Studies, is a prime example of the commitment and expertise behind this reputation.

  • Alternative fall breaks deepen meaning of service Nov 6, 2014 7:00 AM Service-learning has become a way of life for sophomore Amanda Dortch, a public relations major and political science minor from Detroit. She was one of 35 participants this fall in three Bowling Green Alternative Breaks (bGAB) programs that addressed three separate social issues. She carries that philosophy into her daily life in Bowling Green as well, serving as the undergraduate student representative for the annual United Way and Northwest Ohio Community Shares campaign.

  • Fidelio Trio to give contemporary music concert Nov 6, 2014 7:00 AM Contemporary Irish musicians The Fidelio Trio will perform at the University on Nov. 13 as part of the Music at the Forefront concert series sponsored by BGSU’s MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music (MACCM).

  • Women’s Center introduces support award for student mothers Nov 6, 2014 7:00 AM When the BGSU Women’s Center decided to check into how many students were also mothers, the results surprised everyone, said director Dr. Mary Krueger.

  • Barlow Commission tops extraordinary year for Kuehn Nov 3, 2014 7:00 AM The happy phrase “embarrassment of riches” might apply to music composition faculty member Dr. Mikel Kuehn, in terms of recognition for his work this year. He recently received the Barlow Endowment Commission for Music Composition, one of the leading commissioners of contemporary music in the United States.

  • Community, BGSU join forces in ‘Identity Project’ Nov 3, 2014 7:00 AM “The Identity Project” at BGSU is in full swing. Several events are planned over the next two weeks that are free and open to the public.

  • Master’s degree expands architecture program offerings Nov 3, 2014 7:00 AM Building on a tradition of undergraduate education that spans more than 20 years, the Department of Architecture and Environmental Design (DA+ED) offers the professional Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) degree starting this fall 2014.

  • Teaching and learning in Alaska Oct 27, 2014 7:00 AM When you think of Alaska, a beautiful landscape with an abundance of wildlife and forests comes to mind. But there’s a small part of the state that is completely different and challenging in many ways. That’s where BGSU alumnus Doug Avery, ’96 is beginning his new career in school administration.

  • Together We Rally Oct 27, 2014 7:00 AM A successful alumnus, a motivated student and a mutual passion to help others are the catalysts behind a new BGSU program that will serve as a prototype for universities throughout the nation.

  • Alumna, arts patron Mary Wolfe dies at 82 Oct 24, 2014 4:14 PM Bowling Green State University is saddened to learn of the death of Mary Wolfe ’68, on Oct. 23. She was an alumna, a former art history faculty member and gallery director and, with her husband, Frederic (Fritz), a longtime and generous supporter of the arts at BGSU and around the region.

  • BGSU joins effort to help those in need Oct 24, 2014 10:57 AM BGSU is getting behind the Wood County United Way and Northwest Ohio Community Shares campaign this year in a big way, said co-chairs Jill Carr, vice president for student affairs, and Sara Bushong, dean of the University Libraries.

  • Phuntumart to give keynote at Asian plant pathology conference Oct 24, 2014 10:57 AM Pathogens in soybeans are a big problem not only in the U.S., but also around the world and no more so than in Asia, where soy is a major food source. Asian countries buy much of their soy from the U.S.

  • Undergraduates win for ‘Embracing Global Engagement’ presentations Oct 24, 2014 10:57 AM BGSU students pursue learning on a variety of fronts, both in and out of the classroom. Four undergraduates were honored Oct. 28 for presentations they gave at the inaugural Embracing Global Engagement Undergraduate Research Conference last month about their study abroad experiences.

  • ‘Ireland Medal’ bestowed on Langendorfer for water-safety contributions Oct 24, 2014 10:57 AM Dr. Stephen Langendorfer of Bowling Green State University has built an international reputation as an expert on water safety and developmental aquatics through his writing, editorial and service work to prevent drownings. Recently he crossed the Atlantic to receive a special honor in Ireland. During his trip he also gave seven presentations in Ireland, Poland and Spain.

  • BGSU captures double silver in CASE Awards Oct 23, 2014 7:00 AM BGSU has many stories to tell and much information to share with current and prospective students, faculty, staff, alumni, retirees, parents and the external community.

  • BGSU tops in Ohio in helping disadvantaged students graduate, minimize debt Oct 22, 2014 2:24 PM When it comes to helping disadvantaged students graduate and start a career with solid financial footing, BGSU is tops in Ohio and one of the best in the region.

  • BGSU math education faculty equip Ohio teachers to address Common Core Oct 21, 2014 3:51 PM Drs. Jonathan Bostic and Gabriel Matney traded their Bowling Green State University campus classrooms this summer to work with public school teachers in their home districts, preparing them to address the new Common Core State Standards for math. The two mathematics education faculty from the College of Education and Human Development have partnered to provide professional development in schools since 2012.

  • The Hansen Music Fellowship program raises the bar for music scholarships Oct 20, 2014 7:00 AM To attract the brightest students, universities traditionally offer the best scholarships. But when it comes to convincing top music students to choose BGSU over, say, Julliard or Indiana University, even the most generous academic and music scholarships are no longer enough. Dr. DuWayne and Dorothy ’62, ’69 Hansen hope their initiative for the most talented music students will be too good to refuse.

  • Zombies stalk the BGSU stage in ‘Night of the Living Dead’ Oct 17, 2014 4:01 PM The dead rise up in the iconic 1968 film “Night of the Living Dead.” They rise again onstage at BGSU Oct. 23-26 in a BGSU theater production.

  • Unveiling, national speaker to mark Silent Witness commemoration Oct 17, 2014 3:59 PM In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Women’s Center will host the unveiling of the 2014 collection of the northwest Ohio chapter of the Silent Witness Project.

  • BGSU rallies to provide sports for special needs youth Oct 16, 2014 7:00 AM RallyCap Sports, a recreational sports program providing children and young adults with special needs the opportunity to participate in sports, is holding its kickoff event at the University from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Perry Field House.

  • Former president Paul Olscamp dies at 77 Oct 15, 2014 3:00 PM Dr. Paul Olscamp, 77, died Oct. 14 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The eighth president of Bowling Green State University, Olscamp became president in 1982, succeeding Hollis Moore, who died in office. He served 13 years as president, retiring in 1995.

  • Weighing in with Karen Miller-Kovach Oct 13, 2014 7:30 AM It’s the diet that has helped millions of people lose weight effectively and has been rated the best plan for weight loss by U.S. News & World Report. BGSU graduate Karen Miller-Kovach, ’77, is the lead researcher behind the Weight Watchers POINTS® and PointsPlus® systems.

  • Students immerse themselves in history Oct 13, 2014 7:00 AM A small mob broke out in Prout Chapel recently, disrupting the procedures of New York’s Provincial Congress. The crowd agitated loudly while Judge Robert Livingston, a wealthy landowner, attempted to keep order as the assembly prepared to vote on whether to declare independence.

  • Seeing, perception focus of James Elkins talk at BGSU Oct 9, 2014 1:25 PM When a human and a lion look out over a landscape, or view an antelope, do they see the same things? How do they each interpret what they see?

  • BGSU research highlights surge in older divorces and other unexpected trends
 Oct 9, 2014 10:44 AM The Council on Contemporary Families released a three-part online symposium Oct. 8 on recent trends in divorce and family instability. The first two papers reveal that divorce rates vary immensely by education when people are in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, but that these differences evaporate as people enter their 50s and 60s. The third paper explores the impact of the recent recession and partial recovery on divorce and marriage rates.

  • BGSU students take home awards at research conference Oct 9, 2014 9:20 AM Bowling Green State University students had a strong showing at a recent undergraduate research conference in Tennessee.

  • John Saddlemire to speak on his father’s student affairs legacy Oct 9, 2014 7:00 AM The University will welcome alumnus Dr. John Saddlemire, vice president for student affairs at Bryant University, to campus Oct. 17 to present the 25th annual Saddlemire Lecture in Student Affairs, named after his father, the late Gerald L. Saddlemire. The free lecture, “Would Jerry Tweet? Transmitting the Saddlemire Ethic,” will take place from 10-11 a.m. in 308 Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Legends Series - Lynn Whitney: ‘Make It Small, See the Silver’ Oct 9, 2014 7:00 AM Photographer Lynn Whitney has spent most of her life paying attention and documenting what she sees on film. Whitney, head of the photography division in the School of Art, will reflect on her body of work and her philosophy in a talk called “Make It Small, See the Silver.”

  • BGSU hosts 35th annual New Music Festival Oct. 15-18 Oct 7, 2014 1:45 PM The 35th annual Bowling Green State University New Music Festival will showcase the work of more than 30 guest composers and performers Oct. 15-18. The four-day international festival includes concerts, lectures and an art exhibition. This year's featured guests include award-winning composer Paul Dresher with his ensemble Double Duo and visual artist Nathalie Miebach.

  • A vision unfolds Oct 6, 2014 7:00 AM The establishment of BGSU Firelands College 1968 brought important educational opportunities to the Huron community. George Mylander, visionary supporter of the college, has nurtured those opportunities from the beginning. Today the product of his vision is about to expand yet again to meet the growing need for graduates in the sciences, health care and allied professions.

  • Trustees act on landscape master plan, name national trustee Oct 6, 2014 7:00 AM The BGSU Board of Trustees at the Oct. 3 meeting approved two resolutions from the Financial Affairs/Facilities Committee, regarding the Bowling Green Campus Landscape and Civic Structure Master Plan, and an amendment to the University’s Section 125 Cafeteria Plan allowing for health savings accounts (HSAs) to be added to the pre-tax benefits the University offers employees.

  • Health care open enrollment offers new 2015 options Oct 2, 2014 7:00 AM BGSU employees who are eligible for benefits will see some important changes this year, says Sandy Heck, the new manager of benefits in the Office of Human Resources.

  • Language Services Group provides Russian language exam, offers workshops Oct 2, 2014 7:00 AM BGSU’s Language Services Group (LSG) has concluded an agreement with Moscow State University making the LSG the only licensed U.S. provider of the Russian Federation’s state language examination. The examination is required for a Russian citizenship application, university entrance, employment and other purposes.

  • America's Roller Coast Sep 29, 2014 7:00 AM Summer is in full swing, and for many that means cookouts, swimming pools, baseball and sun-filled days. But on the north coast of Ohio, it also means one more very important element – roller coaster season.

  • Global connections Sep 29, 2014 7:00 AM With a career in international banking that spans more than 20 years and many countries, Sheila Spradlin Reich ’87 has developed, managed and executed banking strategies for large corporate, international, treasury management, public funds, higher education, nonprofit, private business and government entities and financial institutions.

  • Nixon expert Luke Nichter to speak at BGSU Sep 26, 2014 9:14 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Dr. Luke Nichter will take audiences on “A Journey with Richard Nixon: A Decade of Listening to the Nixon Tapes from Ohio to Texas” during his return to BGSU Sept. 30.

  • Choice, change topic of homecoming talk Sep 25, 2014 7:00 AM “On Choice and Change: Taking Charge of Change at Work and in Life” is the topic of the College of Health and Human Services’ 11th annual Homecoming Lecture.

  • Nixon expert Luke Nichter to give campus talk Sep 25, 2014 7:00 AM Alumnus Dr. Luke Nichter will take audiences on “A Journey with Richard Nixon: A Decade of Listening to the Nixon Tapes from Ohio to Texas” during his return to BGSU Sept. 30.

  • Beth Macy ’86 : Storyteller Sep 22, 2014 7:00 AM One of the first assignments in Beth Macy’s introduction to magazine writing class at BGSU was to write a personal essay and then pitch the story to magazines. Macy says the instructor, Vickie Hesterman, told the class that any student who got published would receive an automatic A in the class.

  • Nichter decodes Nixon in new book Sep 22, 2014 7:00 AM As a graduate student trudging up the staircase leading from the basement at Williams Hall in the fall of 2004, he was also stepping out of the early 1970s, and one of the most troubling eras in American politics.

  • BGSU recognized for student wellness efforts Sep 19, 2014 1:49 PM The University's efforts to promote and enhance health among its student body have earned it bronze level accreditation from US Healthiest, a nonprofit dedicated to making the U.S. the healthiest nation in a healthier world.

  • BGSU presents unconventional view of Martin Luther King in ‘The Mountaintop’ Sep 19, 2014 10:55 AM What happens in the quiet moments when a charismatic leader like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is not on “the mountaintop,” delivering a powerful speech, but alone and feeling drained in his hotel room?

  • Kids, families have fun with hands-on science, math Sep 19, 2014 9:54 AM STEM in the Park, a family day of hands-on fun, returns to Bowling Green State University on Sept. 27. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Perry Field House and features everything from sea creatures to pop rockets, take-home STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) activities and a complimentary lunch from Tony Packo’s.

  • Falcon Family of the Year Sep 15, 2014 7:00 AM At 23 years old, graduate student Antoinette Newsome is the youngest of 11 children. She comes from a very tight-knit family that has shown her strong support throughout her life, especially during her time at Bowling Green State University. That’s why the Newsome family was chosen as the 2014 Falcon Family of the Year. They were recognized at the Sept. 13 home football game, during Falcon Family Weekend.

  • My Summer Experience: Corey Krupa Sep 15, 2014 7:00 AM My internship experience with the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, was amazing. I interned in the brand new Ralph Wilson Jr. Research and Preservation Center. My official title was Football Information Intern and I essentially helped with the communications aspect at the Hall of Fame.

  • My Summer Experience: Eric Batts Sep 15, 2014 7:00 AM This past May, I was given the opportunity to go behind the scenes on the Latter Day tour of “The Book of Mormon” as a stage management intern. This was easily one of the greatest experiences of my life. Not only did I get to meet a lot of great people and make quite a few friends in the professional world, this internship basically solidified my ideas for a post-graduate career. Seeing other people doing the things I love and seeing them loving it too made me want to push myself even farther to one day become a great stage manager.

  • Orel co-edits book on issues faced by older LGBT adults Sep 11, 2014 2:11 PM Dr. Nancy Orel, a Bowling Green State University gerontology professor and associate dean of the College of Health and Human Services, is on a mission to improve services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults.

  • Mora seeks to expand undergraduate research, scholarship Sep 11, 2014 2:11 PM Dr. Cordula Mora brings a wealth of experience to her role as director of the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS), along with an infectious natural enthusiasm and determination.

  • BGSU, Ohio attorney general name first director of Center for the Future of Forensic Science Sep 11, 2014 2:01 PM The Bureau of Criminal Investigation facility currently under construction on the Bowling Green State University campus will also be the home of the Ohio Attorney General’s Center for the Future of Forensic Science. On Sept. 11, BGSU President Mary Ellen Mazey and Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that Dr. Jon E. Sprague will serve as the first director of the center.

  • McGill Brothers to give classical performance at BGSU Sep 10, 2014 2:31 PM Hearing classical musicians Anthony and Demarre McGill in performance, it is hard to conceive that they were born and raised on Chicago’s tough South Side. The brothers have both achieved stellar levels of success in the world of classical music, Anthony on clarinet and Demarre on flute.

  • Firelands breaks ground on Allied Health and Sciences project Sep 10, 2014 2:19 PM BGSU Firelands will celebrate the start of the $15.75 million Allied Health and Sciences Project with a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday (Sept. 30).

  • Hershberger photography book honored with Insight Award Sep 10, 2014 2:19 PM Most histories of photography claim that the medium was invented in 1839. In its relatively short existence since then, photography has spurred perhaps a disproportionate amount of debate compared with other art forms, notably over whether it should even be considered an art form at all, and going on from there.

  • Jim Sherraden of Hatch Show Prints to speak at BGSU Sep 10, 2014 2:19 PM Master printer Jim Sherraden will visit Bowling Green State University later this month to discuss his award-winning career and recent work with Hatch Show Print. As part of the event, BGSU School of Art faculty and students will unveil a typeface they have created for Hatch, one of America’s oldest letterpress poster and design shops.

  • BGSU lauded again in U.S. News 'America’s Best Colleges' Sep 9, 2014 1:23 PM U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” once again recognized Bowling Green State University as one of the nation’s top public universities.

  • Sex as a civil liberty topic of BGSU Constitution Day talk Sep 9, 2014 11:02 AM Bowling Green State University will celebrate Constitution Day on Monday, Sept. 15, with a special talk by former history faculty member Dr. Leigh Ann Wheeler.

  • Undergraduates to present at study-abroad conference Sep 8, 2014 8:00 AM Morocco might be an unusual destination for one’s first trip abroad, but for Emily Gunner, a junior from Oregon, Ohio, it was much more than a vacation. Gunner made the one-week capstone trip with Dr. Beatrice Guenther and classmates from her Morocco Today class immediately after the end of the spring semester.

  • My Summer Experience: Jason Gonzales Sep 8, 2014 7:00 AM During this past summer, I worked as a marketing intern for the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA). Being able to work for such a unique and incredible organization was an opportunity that I could have never passed up. The experiences and knowledge I gained was truly unforgettable.

  • My Summer Experience: Micah Smith Sep 8, 2014 7:00 AM I served on summer staff with World Changers and P2 Missions as a Missions and Communications Specialist. World Changers and P2 Missions serves churches in their mission of making disciples by providing experiences that develop the heart of students for serving others, and sharing the Gospel so they can change cities across the country.

  • My Summer Experience: Viola Ratcliffe Sep 8, 2014 7:00 AM This summer I had the amazing opportunity to accompany BGSU Digital Arts Chair Heather Elliot-Famularo and Education Professor Tim Murnen to the countries of Poland, Hungary and Greece as a part of their Fulbright-Hays funded program “Walking Witness: Civic Responsibility in the Shadow of the Holocaust.”

  • Revamped Center for Faculty Excellence welcomes faculty Sep 4, 2014 8:00 AM There’s a friendly energy in the air at the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) as the team members greet the start of the academic year. A number of new services and events are planned to make the center more accessible, responsive and useful to anyone who teaches at BGSU.

  • My Summer Experience: Cathie Moore Sep 1, 2014 7:00 AM I spent my summer in Israel on an archaeological dig on Tel Megiddo for seven weeks. My workweek was Sunday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday off. The week was crazy busy. We got on the bus to the site at 4:30 a.m. each morning, and by the 8 a.m. breakfast, it felt like I had already carried what seemed like hundreds of buckets of dirt and dripped just as many buckets of sweat.

  • My Summer Experience: Elizabeth & Evangeline Canfield Sep 1, 2014 7:00 AM As the wing of the plane dipped toward the earth, I got a glimpse of the ever-enlarging scenery 16,000 feet below. Despite wispy clouds and the haze of the beating sun, I could perceive a mountainous island surrounded by a glistening sheet of Mediterranean blue.

  • My Summer Experience: Travis Robertson Sep 1, 2014 7:00 AM During this past summer, I was blessed with the opportunity to work at a charter jet company called Majestic Jet, located in Pompano Beach, Fla. Throughout the summer I was able to learn what really went into running a flight company by getting hands on experience.

  • BGSU undergrads make strides in photochemical sciences Aug 28, 2014 10:33 AM In his future career as a medical doctor, Bowling Green State University senior Christopher Sosnofsky may find himself using treatment techniques he helped develop as an undergraduate.

  • Exploring Bowling Green Aug 25, 2014 7:00 AM Carly Ranks, a senior majoring in telecommunications, remembers her first couple of weeks as a new student. Besides getting to know her roommate and people in her residence hall, she also spent a lot of time becoming familiar with the city of Bowling Green, which would become her home away from home.

  • My Summer Experience: Gary Noecker Aug 25, 2014 7:00 AM My summer experience was different from anything I have ever participated in and was an opportunity that most people will never have. Whether you are a devoted fan, occasional watcher, or someone who just flips through the channels on television, everyone knows what WWE is, and what those letters stand for – World Wrestling Entertainment.

  • My Summer Experience: Jessica Miles Aug 25, 2014 7:00 AM L.S Brinker is the company I was hired by for my summer co-op program. It was founded in 1993 and specializes in providing construction and management related services. Focusing on effective communication and efficient project management ensures your project is completed right the first time. L.S. Brinker maintains a strong commitment to quality, safety and best practices to exceed client expectations.

  • BGSU Learning Commons earns tutoring certification Aug 19, 2014 1:55 PM The Bowling Green State University Learning Commons earned a note of distinction this spring that enhances the tutoring services provided. The tutor training program received international certification from the College Reading and Learning Association, which is the considered the Cadillac of credibility when it comes to tutor training.

  • BGSU student speaks international language of fashion Aug 19, 2014 1:55 PM This summer, a display case in the Education Building contained several women’s active-wear garments — a hooded sweatshirt, pants, two shirts, plus the “inspiration board” of their designer, recent graduate Ashlee Layman. The story of the clothes’ journey from Bulgaria to BGSU is a tale of student and faculty creativity, resourcefulness and willingness to try something new.

  • Helping student veterans succeed Aug 18, 2014 7:00 AM The transition from military to college can be a tough one for many student veterans. A new mental health program administered by the Veterans Health Administration at Bowling Green State University is aimed at easing that transition, specifically with the diagnosis and treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

  • Welcome Back to BGSU! Aug 18, 2014 7:00 AM Whether you’re a returning student or coming to BGSU for the first time, there is no shortage of things to do both on and off campus as soon as you arrive.

  • Muir’s ‘Invisible Beasts’ gains high visibility Aug 7, 2014 10:39 AM “Truth bats” that help keep us honest, “fine-print rotifers,” those culprits who cause us to give up and sign documents we cannot read, much less understand; “beanie sharks,” whose rapid disappearance from the oceans reminds us that climate change and environmental degradation wreak more damage than we even know.

  • Traditional healing in a modern world Aug 6, 2014 9:55 AM As graduation speakers are fond of saying, the commencement ceremony does not represent an end, but a beginning. That is certainly true for Samantha Martin, an August graduate in the Cross-Cultural and International Education (MACIE) program at Bowling Green State University.

  • Back to school after 36 years Aug 6, 2014 9:40 AM The phrase “back to school” had an entirely new meaning to Al Watts after a nearly four-decade hiatus. Watts was in the very first Master of Organization Development (MOD) cohort at BGSU in 1976 and completed all of the coursework required to receive his degree. However, life got in the way and he didn’t finish his thesis.

  • Top of the Class Aug 4, 2014 7:00 AM For the fifth consecutive year, the BGSU College of Education and Human Development has been named a “Best Graduate School” in education, rising in the rankings each year. Of the 356 schools reviewed, which are restricted to universities granting doctoral degrees, BGSU ranked 112th, moving up 19 places over the last three years.

  • The Oaks dining center recognized for sustainability Jul 28, 2014 10:15 AM The Oaks dining center is the latest building on campus to receive recognition for its green design. The Oaks was awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold status by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute.

  • Ziggy Points seeks to repeat first year’s success Jul 28, 2014 10:15 AM Campus activities can be very rewarding, as the Ziggy Points program has shown. The student incentive program returns for 2014-15 with a fall schedule of 54 events offered by 35 campus partners.

  • Alumnus Soars Jul 28, 2014 7:00 AM Having spent his entire career in the military, before retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant (E-8) Robert Gauthier decided to advance his education and career by completing a bachelor’s degree. At about the same time he retired from the Air Force in October 2013, he received a Bachelor of Science in Technology degree from BGSU, though he never stepped foot on the campus. His degree in learning design and technology (LDT) was done completely online and during times that were convenient for him to “attend classes.”

  • For the love of animals Jul 21, 2014 7:30 AM Bowling Green State University does well nationally in placing graduates into veterinary schools, according to VetTechColleges.com, which names Bowling Green among the top 10 programs in the country for undergraduates planning a career in veterinary sciences.

  • BGSU’s Otiso to aid Kenyan university as Carnegie fellow Jul 15, 2014 9:53 AM Dr. Kefa Otiso is familiar with the geography around Kisii University in southwest Kenya. He went to high school across the river from the university when it was still a teachers college. Next summer, Otiso will return to the area for three months to contribute his geography expertise to the university through an inaugural Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship (CADF).

  • Family Campaign posts strong results Jul 15, 2014 9:53 AM Students’ financial burden may be a little lighter and their opportunities a bit greater next year, thanks to the generosity of the University community. Faculty, staff and retirees contributed $764,513 to this year’s Family Campaign — money that will help support BGSU scholarships, programs and offices.

  • BGSU alumnus named 2014 NFF Gold Medal Recipient Jul 10, 2014 8:53 AM The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced BGSU alumnus George Weiss will be the co-recipient of the 2014 NFF Gold Medal.

  • New Places, New Spaces Jul 7, 2014 7:30 AM Construction brings more improvements to BGSU

  • Korean students to visit for media and communication institute Jul 2, 2014 11:24 AM From the Mud Hens to the art museum and the auto industry, a group of 14 young women from Korea will learn about United States media industry and culture during a 10-day stay at BGSU.

  • Across the Spectrum Jun 30, 2014 7:00 AM More than 20 years ago, faculty in the Visual Communication Technology program at Bowling Green State University took a risk. They made a deliberate decision to jump into digital imaging technology, which was just coming into the mainstream for production.

  • Super Fans Jun 30, 2014 7:00 AM There are fans, and then there are those rare “super fans” who support their team through the good times and the lean years, and display a perpetual, unconditional and unwavering loyalty.

  • VCT: The Beginning Jun 30, 2014 7:00 AM Dr. William Travers Jerome III was a change agent when he arrived in 1963 as the sixth president of BGSU. For one of his initiatives, Jerome hired Dr. Jerry Streichler to lead a major effort to develop and implement curricula that would more truly reflect the technology (processes and organization) of various categories of industry. The goal was to replace the “shop teacher” education programs with curricula that would better prepare teachers for the schools and also prepare specialists to serve in leadership positions in diverse industries.

  • BGSU, BG Flight Center break ground on new facility Jun 26, 2014 10:25 AM The Bowling Green State University aviation program and Bowling Green Flight Center started the next expansion phase this morning (June 26) with the official groundbreaking for a 16,800 square-foot facility.

  • ‘Broadway’s Next H!t Musical’ comes to Donnell stage Jun 25, 2014 10:52 AM Every song is fresh. Every scene is new. Every night is different. It’s all improvised and it’s all funny. It’s “Broadway’s Next H!t Musical,” and it’s coming to the College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University July 12.

  • Murals brighten Toledo communities Jun 23, 2014 3:22 PM In parts of Toledo where beauty is in short supply, murals painted over the years by dozens of BGSU students and volunteers are bringing back a sense of neighborhood pride.

  • Stakeholder voices key to environmental policy Jun 18, 2014 10:28 AM At the 2002 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in New Delhi, the young director of a nongovernmental organization (NGO) working to bring wells to rural Indian communities struggled to get the attention of anyone in authority who might listen to his ideas.

  • Raise your voice with ‘Sing–Long-a-Sound of Music’ at BGSU Jun 12, 2014 1:47 PM The “hills are alive” at Bowling Green State University with “Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music.” The family-friendly audience-participation show begins at 7 p.m. on June 21 in the Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre in the Wolfe Center for the Arts.

  • BGSU to offer Boys State scholarship Jun 9, 2014 8:47 AM Participants at this year’s Buckeye Boys State now have an extra incentive to attend Bowling Green State University—the Buckeye Boys State Achievement Scholarship.

  • Gregory and students study habitat Jun 9, 2014 8:47 AM Research being conducted by a BGSU environmental science faculty member could someday benefit the Lesser Prairie-Chicken, which was recently listed as an endangered species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

  • Exchanging vows to exchanging notes Jun 9, 2014 7:00 AM Brandon and Jessica Rais are both enrolled in Bowling Green State University’s new Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) program in Findlay. Launched a year ago, the program is an expansion of the College of Business PMBA program from its northern location at Levis Commons in Perrysburg.

  • Title IX champion to discuss landmark court case Jun 8, 2014 12:10 PM Former girls’ basketball coach Roderick Jackson will be at Bowling Green State University Wednesday (June 18) to speak about his involvement in a groundbreaking Supreme Court case on gender discrimination and the right of citizens to speak up about it.

  • Time magazine puts Lynn Whitney’s work ‘on the radar’ Jun 5, 2014 7:00 AM In Lynn Whitney’s sunlit black and white photographs from the 1980s, the viewer can already see the elements that continue to shape her work today.

  • Taking it to the next level Jun 2, 2014 7:15 AM Richaun Holmes, Erica Donovan and Ryan Triller’s experiences have been similar to most other Falcon student-athletes as they strive to balance the rigors of Division I intercollegiate competition with high academic performance. Yet their stories are unique as transfer students who have found new opportunities to take their games and their lives to a whole new level at BGSU.

  • Wood County museum provides deep learning for students, public May 28, 2014 9:03 AM For history major Paul Dority, who graduated in May, volunteering in the Wood County Historical Center and Museum has been an inspiration, despite the fact that some of what he’s dealt with is reflective of less happy times. Most recently, Dority helped prepare for events related to “Asylum: Inside the Closed World of State Mental Hospitals,” a major photography exhibit, artist’s talk and panel discussion this week.

  • Snow Removal Team garners award for heroic efforts May 28, 2014 9:01 AM The winter of 2013-14 was one for the books. With nearly 10 weeks of bitter cold, record snowfall and harsh winds, the BGSU campus was an inhospitable place for faculty, staff and students. And yet a university must go on.

  • A Change in the Weather May 26, 2014 7:00 AM From a very early age, Theresa Pollick was simply infatuated with the weather. She could envision herself as a television meteorologist, braving a howling wind and horizontal snow to face the camera and detail Mother Nature’s nasty side.

  • ‘Coding for Humanists’ workshop presents new research avenues May 21, 2014 2:28 PM Although “coding” and “humanists” are words not typically found in the same sentence, a campus workshop May 13 and 14 proved the two can happily inhabit the same realm.

  • Lives of women Nobel Peace laureates explored in new book May 21, 2014 1:41 PM We are all familiar with Al Gore, Mother Teresa, and maybe even Aung San Suu Kyi, but how many have heard of Shirin Ebadi, Jody Williams, or Wangari Maathai? And yet all have won the Nobel Prize for Peace, many fairly recently.

  • Birth of a Novel May 19, 2014 7:00 AM Award-winning short story writer Anthony Doerr ’99 has a new novel more than 10 years in the making, about World War II, blindness, children, a mythical diamond, the power of radio and the ways people try to be good to one another.

  • Bringing BGSU to China May 19, 2014 7:00 AM As a young girl in Zheng Zhou, China, Yaqi Li would spend her time “playing” school. She would take on the role of teacher while her friends acted as students. Li would read stories to her “students,” then ask them what they learned from the story.

  • Summer concert series May 15, 2014 1:17 PM The Bowling Green State University Summer Concert Series offers audiences several chances to get into the act. The series includes “Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music,” The Moxie Strings, “Broadway’s Next H!t Musical” and New York Voices. Presented by the College of Musical Arts, all four events take place in the Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre in the Wolfe Center for the Arts.

  • BGSU alumna wins ‘Top Teacher Search’ May 14, 2014 3:56 PM The day started off like any other for intervention specialist Stacie Starr ’06 (Master of Education). Little did she know in just a few short hours she’d be getting the surprise of a lifetime.

  • Five Alarm Program May 13, 2014 7:15 AM Online program prepares new generation of fire service leaders.

  • BGSU Celebrates May Commencement May 12, 2014 10:08 AM The University will celebrate its 279th graduation in three ceremonies in the Stroh Center on Friday (May 9) and Saturday (May 10).

  • Class of 2014 Success Stories: An Advocate for Social Justice May 11, 2014 1:00 PM The world as Alexandra Lahey knew it was flipped upside down four years ago when she started out as a freshman majoring in human development and family studies and found herself engaged in issues she hadn’t realized she cared about. That experience sparked her ultimate pursuit in life – social and political change.

  • Class of 2014 Success Stories: Essence of Balance May 11, 2014 1:00 PM In the study of architecture, balance is an important design concept. For BGSU architecture students Malak Orra and Andrew Saleh, balance has been integral to their achievements to date. At Friday’s commencement, the married couple crossed the platform, accepted their bachelor’s degrees and prepared for the next journey together as graduate students.

  • Class of 2014 Success Stories: Renaissance Man May 11, 2014 1:00 PM Richard Larabee always wanted a college degree. On May 9, he got it – marking the end to a 62-year journey.

  • Class of 2014 Success Stories: Small town, big time May 11, 2014 1:00 PM Wauseon, Ohio, is home to around 8,000 people. It’s a place Lance Witty calls a “little corn field town.” It’s probably not the spot you would expect to be home to one of the brightest talents to come out of the College of Musical Arts’ trumpet studio.

  • Class of 2014 Success Stories: The Science of Aging May 11, 2014 1:00 PM Ger•on•tol•o•gy - [jer-uh n-tol-uh-jee] noun. The branch of science that deals with aging and the problems of aged persons. Morgan Bunting saw that word on a high school vocabulary test and was stumped. When she looked it up and saw the definition, she knew immediately it was a word she would never forget. On Friday (May 9) when the senior from Pioneer, Ohio, accepted her BGSU diploma, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Gerontology degree from the College of Health and Human Services.

  • Forum to examine emerging global economies May 10, 2014 11:29 AM A representative from the World Bank will be at Bowling Green State University Saturday (March 15) to discuss the international financial situation and opportunities presented by emerging economies. Dr. Kenneth Mwenda of Zambia, senior projects officer for private sector and finance in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region for the World Bank, will be the guest speaker at a forum organized by the Students Initiative for Global Competitiveness organization.

  • BGSU trustees approve forensic center, next step of Greek housing construction May 9, 2014 3:52 PM At the May 9 meeting of the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees, the board formally voted to name Dr. Ronald Scherer, communication sciences and disorders, a Distinguished Research Professor. His upcoming conferral of the distinction was celebrated at the Faculty Excellence Awards.

  • BGSU, Beijing university partners meet May 9, 2014 2:24 PM Bowling Green State University and Beijing Information Science and Technology University (BISTU) made their long-distance relationship more personal when BGSU welcomed BISTU administrators to campus May 8.

  • Music faculty, composer awarded Guggenheim Fellowship May 7, 2014 11:56 AM It’s been an active year for Dr. Mikel Kuehn. The professor of composition at Bowling Green State University is currently on faculty improvement leave and completed a number of new works during his time away from campus. He’ll be able to continue to devote significant time to composing thanks to the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Kuehn was recently named a 2014 Guggenheim Fellow.

  • Raymond Craig named dean of College of Arts and Sciences May 7, 2014 11:56 AM The University has chosen an experienced Ohio administrator as its next dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Raymond Craig, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Kent State University, will join BGSU effective June 30, pending approval by the Board of Trustees at the June 19 meeting.

  • Scholarship, achievement recognized with tenure/promotion May 7, 2014 11:56 AM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees at its May 9 meeting granted promotion and/or tenure to a number of faculty members in recognition of their academic and artistic achievements and scholarship.

  • Trustees approve forensic center, next step of Greek housing construction May 7, 2014 11:56 AM At the May 9 meeting of the BGSU Board of Trustees, the board formally voted to name Dr. Ronald Scherer, communication sciences and disorders, a Distinguished Research Professor. His upcoming conferral of the distinction was celebrated at the Faculty Excellence Awards.

  • Ziggy Points scores success in first year May 7, 2014 11:56 AM The Ziggy Points program celebrated a successful inaugural year May 1 at an event hosted by President Mary Ellen Mazey, with the presentation of prizes to students who had accumulated the most points. The Division of Student Affairs created the program to reward students for their engagement in campus events.

  • BGSU adds master’s degree in Applied Geospatial Sciences May 6, 2014 10:58 AM Anytime you ask the question ‘Where?,’ that’s GIS,” said Dr. Charles Onasch of Bowling Green State University. Whether it’s mapping tigers in India or tracking the distribution of natural gas or the production of manufacturing components, it’s necessary to know where and how what you’re looking for is distributed in space.

  • Charles Stelle named Gerontology Educator of the Year May 5, 2014 11:47 AM Dr. Charles Stelle, an associate professor in the gerontology program at Bowling Green State University, was named Educator of the Year for 2014 by the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE). Stelle was presented the award at the recent 38th annual OAGE conference in Dayton.

  • BGSU to hold commencement May 9, 10 May 5, 2014 11:45 AM Bowling Green State University will celebrate its 279th graduation in three ceremonies in the Stroh Center on Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10.

  • Class of 2014 Success Stories: A drive to help others May 5, 2014 6:00 AM When Dez Holbert was in preschool she often came home missing her socks. Her mother kept asking her where they went, but Holbert said she always told her mother she didn’t know. Eventually, the little girl confessed that she gave her socks to a kid who came to school without them.

  • Class of 2014 Success Stories: A vision for public service May 5, 2014 6:00 AM As an undergraduate at BGSU, Daniel Gordon realized that his calling in life was in public service. He wasted no time taking action on this epiphany, successfully running for Bowling Green City Council in 2011.

  • Class of 2014 Success Stories: Double graduate May 5, 2014 6:00 AM Spring 2014 has been an exciting time for Thomas Chapman, Bowling Green State University Firelands College student. He turned 18, which is a major milestone is any teen’s life, he will graduate from Edison High School and he will be earning an associate degree from BGSU Firelands with 100 credit hours.

  • Class of 2014 Success Stories: Ready to take on the world May 5, 2014 6:00 AM Ryan Shukis, a student in the College of Business Administration tri-specializing in finance, marketing and international business, and minoring in German, is graduating in a few days with a portfolio that resembles someone well established in their career, not someone just getting started.

  • Charles Stelle named Gerontology Educator of the Year May 1, 2014 10:08 AM Dr. Charles Stelle, gerontology, was named Educator of the Year for 2014 by the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE). Stelle was presented the award at the recent 38th annual OAGE conference in Dayton.

  • Edwards brothers x 3 = ‘Detective Detective Detective’ May 1, 2014 10:08 AM BGSU alumni Justin and Michael Edwards debuted their new mystery comedy film, “Detective Detective Detective,” on March 29 at the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. They and their older brother, Matt, are the sons of Dr. Bruce Edwards, BGSU professor emeritus of English.

  • Holden, BGSU receive high honors for support of veterans May 1, 2014 10:08 AM Serving military active-duty and veteran students has become a priority for BGSU, thanks to the efforts of people like Dr. Brett Holden, film studies. Holden’s longtime work on behalf of these students and their families has earned him the respect and appreciation of the military, especially the National Guard.

  • Dynamic mapping Apr 28, 2014 12:00 AM “Anytime you ask the question ‘Where?,’ that’s GIS,” said Dr. Charles Onasch of Bowling Green State University. Whether it’s mapping tigers in India or tracking the distribution of natural gas or the production of manufacturing components, it’s necessary to know where and how what you’re looking for is distributed in space. GIS, or Geographic Information Systems, is one of the tools BGSU students in a new master’s degree program in Applied Geospatial Sciences will learn to use, along with remote sensing and GPS, or Global Positioning System.

  • Falcon Family Apr 28, 2014 12:00 AM When it was time for Max Williamson to go off to college, there was no doubt about where he would be going. A well-worn path to a great education had been laid out for him, as the last in a family of 12 children. A parade of his siblings had attended Bowling Green State University and they showed the way, while a generous aunt with a lifetime investment in higher education made certain that Max and his brothers and sisters had a home away from home during their time at the campus.

  • BGSU 2014-15 Festival Series will wow the crowd Apr 25, 2014 11:34 AM The Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts has announced the performers for the 2014-15 Festival Series. Performers range from elite ensembles to rousing soloists.

  • ‘Rookie Award’ winner Dunn-Harris rocks BGSU Apr 25, 2014 11:34 AM The University is definitely happy that Marie Dunn-Harris has joined its ranks, and Administrative Staff Council has presented her the Rookie of the Year Award. In the 11 months since Dunn-Harris joined the Office of Marketing and Communications, she has made incredible strides in creating buzz and engaging current and prospective students and the BGSU community through social media, said her nominator Dave Kielmeyer, senior communications director.

  • Carroll Feasel named BGSU ‘Ferrari’ winner Apr 25, 2014 9:17 AM It’s a rare person who possesses sterling qualities both personally and professionally, but Carroll Feasel is one such person. Her colleagues in Bowling Green State University’s College of Health and Human Services want the rest of the world to appreciate her as they do. Their nomination earned Feasel the 2014 Michael R. Ferrari Award — the highest honor given to administrative staff.

  • Webb, Colvin named ‘BG Best’ Apr 25, 2014 9:16 AM Two administrative staff members named among the “BG Best” by their peers were recognized at the Administrative Staff spring reception April 24.

  • Nobel-winning scientist to give Lamb Peace Lecture Apr 23, 2014 1:32 PM Atmospheric scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, a co-winner of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize, will give the 2014 Edward Lamb Peace Lecture on Monday, April 28, at Bowling Green State University. The event is free and open to the public and will take place at 7:30 p.m. in 228 Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Peace Corps announces expanded Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Partnership with BGSU Apr 23, 2014 1:32 PM The Peace Corps recently announced the launch of eight new Paul D. Coverdell Fellows programs in partnership with Bowling Green State University. The programs will provide graduate school scholarships to returned Peace Corps volunteers who complete a degree-related internship in an underserved American community while they pursue their studies.

  • BGSU listed again in Princeton Review guide to green colleges Apr 21, 2014 3:54 PM When Bowling Green State University was named last year to the Princeton Review’s Guide to 332 Green Colleges, Campus Sustainability Coordinator Dr. Nicholas Hennessy said, “We don’t want to rest on our laurels; we want to keep getting better.”

  • Breaking away to serve Apr 21, 2014 12:00 AM “Our aim is to work side by side with our community partners, learn their story and take it on as our own,” said sophomore Jayna Clemens before leaving on an alternative spring break trip to Goshen, Ind., to promote affordable housing and community development. While the Goshen group donned hardhats and coveralls to renovate an old warehouse into a community art gallery, a second group of students was wading through green fields and forest floors in North Carolina fighting invasive plants. Together they contributed 1,304 hours of service.

  • Outstanding Young Scholar Nomaguchi providing insight into family dynamics Apr 18, 2014 12:02 PM From a very early stage in her career as a sociologist, Dr. Kei Nomaguchi has had an impact on the discipline, on students and on the public’s understanding of the issues she primarily studies: parental and child well-being and gender and families.

  • Sondergeld named BGSU ‘Outstanding Young Scholar’ Apr 18, 2014 10:39 AM In the field of education, assessment plays an increasingly important role. Dr. Toni Sondergeld’s work is helping to address many fundamental related questions and make the answers available and usable.

  • Photochemical scientist receives Olscamp Research Award Apr 18, 2014 10:37 AM In the short six and a half years since he began his work on nanomaterials, Dr. Mikhail Zamkov has compiled an impressive record of achievement that has propelled him to the forefront of his field. Bowling Green State University recognized his success and the potential his research holds by presenting him the Olscamp Research Award.

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition winners announced Apr 18, 2014 10:20 AM Bowling Green State University’s undergraduate art students were honored for their work at the Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition. The exhibition, displayed between March 22-April 6, attracted numerous visitors to the Dorothy Uber Bryan and Willard Wankelman galleries.

  • Marilyn Shrude honored for a lifetime of achievement Apr 18, 2014 10:06 AM The Faculty Senate at Bowling Green State University has honored one of the University’s most accomplished and dedicated faculty members with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

  • Scherer named Distinguished Research Professor Apr 18, 2014 10:06 AM Dr. Ronald Scherer, a Bowling Green State University professor of communication sciences and disorders, has earned an international reputation for his pioneering work on the aerodynamic and acoustics of the human vocal tract.

  • Fugett honored for service to students Apr 18, 2014 10:06 AM Laney Fugett, a lecturer and faculty adviser for the visual communication technology (VCT) program at Bowling Green State University, received the President's Award for Academic Advising of Undergraduate Students at the Faculty Excellence Awards April 16.

  • Demuth lauded for career of distinguished BGSU service Apr 18, 2014 10:06 AM In their nominating letter, colleagues of Dr. Steve Demuth, director of graduate studies in the Department of Sociology, praised his commitment to graduate education at both the department and University level. His dedication was recognized on April 16 at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards when he received the Faculty Senate Distinguished Service Award. Demuth received $1,000 and a reserved parking space for the year.

  • Community involvement earns Johnson BGSU recognition Apr 18, 2014 10:06 AM Dr. Paul Johnson, an associate professor in the College of Education and Human Development at Bowling Green State University, received the Recognition for Community Involvement at the Faculty Excellence Awards on April 16.

  • Master Teacher Michael Coomes views teaching as learning Apr 18, 2014 10:06 AM According to Dr. Michael Coomes, winner of the 2014 Master Teacher Award at Bowling Green State University, the most important quality for a teacher is careful listening.

  • Blair honored for leadership of the English department Apr 18, 2014 10:04 AM Dr. Kristine Blair, chair of the English department at Bowling Green State University, has received this year’s recognition for Chair/School Director Leadership. Blair was honored at the April 16 Faculty Excellence reception, where she also received $1,000 and a commemorative plaque.

  • BGSU to host Summer Music Institute 2014 Apr 17, 2014 10:07 AM Bowling Green State University’s critically acclaimed Summer Music Institute is open for registration. Presented by the College of Musical Arts, the institute features seven weeklong sessions, ranging from woodwinds to voice, brass and musical theater. Students will work with BGSU music faculty and guest artists who will challenge and inspire in a college setting. Register before April 30 for $50 off the registration fee.

  • Artists accepted for MFA Thesis Exhibitions Apr 17, 2014 10:07 AM The Bowling Green State University School of Art will hold its second Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition from April 26-May 4.

  • 15th annual Conrad Art Song winners announced Apr 17, 2014 10:06 AM Six singer-piano duos at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts won prizes at the 15th annual Dr. Marjorie Conrad Art Song Competition held earlier this month in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Fulbright Student Scholar to research healing in Indonesia Apr 16, 2014 10:07 AM It’s the fourth most populous country in the world, and an important trading partner. Yet, like most U.S. citizens, Samantha Martin knew almost nothing of Indonesia until she served there in 2010-12 as a Peace Corps volunteer. She was part of the first cohort to serve there since 1964 following President Bill Clinton’s 2009 re-opening of relations with Indonesia.

  • Owens and BGSU announce new collaborations Apr 16, 2014 10:07 AM Owens Community College (OCC) and Bowling Green State University (BGSU) have announced that they are pursuing a series of new partnerships that will expand opportunities for students.

  • Aspiring student entrepreneurs ‘hatch’ their businesses with investor support Apr 16, 2014 10:07 AM Twelve Bowling Green State University students competed in “The Hatch” April 9, presenting their business plans to six investors as they vied for funds to launch their ideas.

  • Spring break in India Apr 14, 2014 8:00 AM A spring break trip in a warm climate with diverse people, food and culture sounds like an exciting vacation. But for four University students, their trip to India was also a valuable learning experience that will further their education and careers.

  • $20 million gift to benefit BGSU men’s basketball and the Hancock County community Apr 14, 2014 7:30 AM The generosity of Findlay native William Frack continues to grow. The value of his gift to the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, benefiting the Bowling Green State University men’s basketball program and community needs in Hancock County, has nearly doubled to about $20 million since it was initially announced in 2011.

  • Dance Marathon makes miracles happen Apr 10, 2014 1:05 PM The 19th annual ZiggyThon presented by BGSU Dance Marathon raised a total of $275,484.33. Students who participated on April 5 and 6 danced for 32 hours straight. The two-day event featured different activities or themes each hour to keep the more than 300 dancers motivated.

  • BGSU puts environmental concerns into action Apr 9, 2014 3:25 PM The University will mark Earth Week 2014 (April 21-26) with activities and films designed to raise awareness of environmental issues and provide opportunities to help reduce the University’s carbon footprint.

  • Canine cuties cast in ‘Legally Blonde’ Apr 8, 2014 10:08 AM The two newest, furriest members of the cast of “Legally Blonde” have been chosen by the Bowling Green State University Department of Theatre and Film.

  • Liquid manure to solid gold Apr 7, 2014 6:30 AM Large-scale dairy farms have been a divisive issue in Ohio since they started popping up in rural areas across the state. One of the main concerns is the large amount of diluted manure these farms produce. But what if the nutrients that make manure so good for the soil could be removed from this liquid and sold as a low-cost, high-yield fertilizer? It’s a question that Dr. Bob Midden, chemistry, and six of his undergraduate students are trying to answer.

  • BGSU celebrates E-Week Apr 4, 2014 12:00 PM The entrepreneurial spirit comes alive at the University this week (April 7-11) as the College of Business Administration celebrates innovation in business during Entrepreneurship Week, or E-Week.

  • BGSU plans Veterans Center Apr 4, 2014 12:00 PM Incoming student veterans can arrive on campus confident in the knowledge that fellow student veterans will be on hand to help them navigate the transition to college life.

  • BGSU telecommunication students get boost at Career Day Apr 2, 2014 3:25 PM The Bowling Green State University Telecommunication Student Association, in collaboration with the Department of Telecommunications and the Career Center, will host the third annual TCOM Career Day on Friday (April 4) in 228 Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Akiko Jones scholarship to help students study in Japan Apr 2, 2014 12:00 PM BGSU and the northwest Ohio community owe Akiko Kawano Jones a debt of gratitude for all she has done over the years, from teaching countless students Japanese to promoting business connections between the United States and her native country.

  • BGSU teacher workshops focus on Holocaust, civic engagement curriculum Apr 2, 2014 10:08 AM “It is important to teach the Holocaust not only because it was a horrible time in world history, but because it provides an excellent opportunity to discuss the deeply moral issues of what it means to be a responsible citizen in the world today,” said Heather Elliott-Famularo, chair of the digital arts division in the School of Art at Bowling Green State University.

  • BG goes ‘back to the egg’ with ‘The Hatch’ Mar 31, 2014 6:30 AM Year two of the student entrepreneurial program “The Hatch” is shaping up to be even bigger and better than the inaugural event. Developed by The Dallas-Hamilton Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at BGSU, this “Shark Tank”-like competition raises the stakes in 2014, putting more “real money” on the line as 12 students are slated to pitch their business plans to a panel of actual investors – live in front of more than 1,000 expected attendees and thousands of online viewers.

  • Teaching the Holocaust: Workshops focus on interactive curriculum Mar 31, 2014 6:00 AM “It is important to teach the Holocaust not only because it was a horrible time in world history, but because it provides an excellent opportunity to discuss the deeply moral issues of what it means to be a responsible citizen in the world today,” said Heather Elliott-Famularo, chair of the digital arts division in the School of Art.

  • Megafloods is topic of McMaster Lecture at BGSU Mar 27, 2014 2:29 PM “Megafloods on Earth, Mars, and Beyond” is the topic of the 2014 Harold McMaster Visiting Scientist lecture at Bowling Green State University. Dr. Victor Baker, Regents’ Professor and Professor of Planetary Sciences and Geosciences in the Department of Hydrology and Water Resources at the University of Arizona, will speak from 4-5 p.m. March 31 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater. The talk is free and open to the public. A reception will follow the lecture, from 5-6 p.m.

  • ‘Pete the Cat’ author to visit BGSU’s Literacy in the Park Mar 27, 2014 2:29 PM Children’s author and musician Eric Litwin, best known for his “Pete the Cat” books, is the featured presenter at Bowling Green State University’s Literacy in the Park April 5. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Stroh Center.

  • BGSU to celebrate success of its TRIO Programs students Mar 26, 2014 2:29 PM “Believe. Achieve” — the approach of the TRIO Programs at Bowling Green State University — has long helped young people succeed. The University will celebrate students who personify those ideals at the 26th annual TRIO Day ceremony on April 4. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, TRIO works with students from middle school through graduate school, providing support and mentoring to nurture academic achievement and encourage the pursuit of higher education.

  • BGSU’s president to serve on national board Mar 26, 2014 2:29 PM Bowling Green State University President Mary Ellen Mazey has been invited by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) to serve as on the Voluntary System of Accountability (VSA) Oversight Board for a two-year term.

  • Baker Lecture addresses academic health departments Mar 26, 2014 2:29 PM “Academic Health Departments: Strengthening the Quality and Performance of Public Health Practice” is the topic for the 15th annual Ned E. Baker Lecture in Public Health on April 3.

  • Inaugural poet Richard Blanco to speak at BGSU Latino Issues Conference Mar 26, 2014 2:29 PM It’s been 20 years since Bowling Green State University held its first Latino Issues Conference, providing an opportunity to discuss the future and needs of the Latino/Hispanic community. For the 20th anniversary conference, the University welcomes poet Richard Blanco, who delivered the poem for President Barack Obama’s second inauguration, as the keynote speaker. Blanco performed “One Today,” which he wrote for the occasion, becoming the first Latino, immigrant, openly gay and youngest writer to hold the honor.

  • Taking Flight Mar 24, 2014 6:30 AM The community has had its first look at a fleet of planes and an architectural rendering of a new flight center that are part of a partnership for flight training at Bowling Green State University. The enterprise will provide greater opportunities for students, along with helping fill the world’s growing need for trained pilots and other employees in the aviation industry.

  • ‘Frankenstein’ is reborn as puppet theater at BGSU Mar 21, 2014 2:46 PM He’s not Boris Karloff, and he’s definitely not a Muppet. When the Creature makes his entrance during the BGSU Theatre production of “Frankenstein,” director Bradford Clark predicts audiences will feel real shock, despite the fact that what they are seeing is a puppet.

  • BGSU Africana Studies Conference hosts distinguished Africanist Mar 21, 2014 2:28 PM Obioma Nnaemeka, one of the foremost distinguished Africanists, will be the keynote speaker for Bowling Green State University’s 16th annual Africana Studies Research Conference on March 28. She is the Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of French, Women’s/Gender Studies and African/African Diaspora Studies and director of the Women’s Studies Program at Indiana University, Indianapolis, and president of the Association of African Women Scholars and president/CEO of the Jessie Obidiegwu Education Fund.

  • Internships and co-ops grant aids students, businesses Mar 20, 2014 6:00 AM At least 96 new internship and co-op experiences in key JobsOhio industries will be created for BGSU students thanks to the combined investment of close to $1.9 million from the Ohio Board of Regents and several businesses with operations or interests in Ohio.

  • BGSU introduces new planes for privatized flight school operations Mar 17, 2014 2:28 PM The community has had its first look at a fleet of planes that are part of a new partnership for flight training at Bowling Green State University. The enterprise will provide greater opportunities for students, along helping fill the country’s growing need for trained pilots and employees with aviation industry skills.

  • Torelli promotes contributions of crystallography Mar 17, 2014 2:28 PM So important is the potential involved in understanding crystals and their roles in the structure of materials, biological molecules and chemical compounds that the United Nations has declared 2014 the “International Year of Crystallography.” BGSU chemistry faculty member Dr. Andrew Torelli, a specialist in crystallography, was invited to participate in the opening ceremony for the celebratory year, held in late January at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) headquarters, in Paris.

  • Finding supervolcanoes on Mars Mar 17, 2014 2:27 PM A surprising finding by the 1999 alumnus of BGSU’s geology program was featured on the October 2013 cover of Nature, the most prestigious journal in the sciences.

  • Public health: Keeping communities safe Mar 10, 2014 2:27 PM Public health careers are not about treating one person at a time. Instead, individuals who choose to work in the public health sector may find themselves dealing with everything from restaurant report cards and nutrition programs for infants to bioterrorism and flu epidemics. The bottom line: public health jobs are all about keeping communities safe.

  • Students to present work at Ohio Junior Science and Humanities Symposium Mar 10, 2014 2:27 PM Ohio’s top high school science students and selected eighth-grade students will present the results of their original research during the 51st annual Ohio Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (Ohio JSHS) at Bowling Green State University March 19-21.

  • To Thine Own Self Be Amused Mar 10, 2014 2:27 PM The award-winning Improvised Shakespeare Company has toured the world over and now sets its sights on Bowling Green State University. The company will enthrall audiences at 8 p.m. April 5 in Kobacker Hall as part of the College of Musical Arts Festival Series.

  • Messer poetry illuminates 'Dark Healing' Mar 5, 2014 2:26 PM In his latest book of poems, “Dark Healing,” published by Fisher King Press, Dr. Richard Messer brings the perspective of someone who has come through a great storm on a mountain and is looking back down at it, a metaphor he said is often used in grief counseling. The poems trace his journey through shock and despair to functioning and eventually back to joy.

  • BGSU Privatizes Flight School Operations Mar 4, 2014 2:26 PM A new partnership has taken flight at Bowling Green State University. The University is finalizing arrangements this week to allow North Star Aviation Inc. (NSA) to provide flight instruction for the aviation program.

  • Conference on Ohio equity, diversity to be held at BGSU Mar 4, 2014 2:26 PM The 18th annual State of the State Conference on equity, diversity and opportunity in Ohio will be hosted by Bowling Green State University on March 20. About 200 people from across the state and from all walks of life will gather to hear from leading advocates and to discuss critical issues in a variety of workshops and seminars. The conference runs from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Global education on a personal scale Feb 26, 2014 2:15 PM They come from around the globe, from rural areas and cities. Many have never been outside their own countries. And while all teach English, only a few are from countries where English is spoken regularly - making for an interesting variety of accents, dialects and perspectives, noted Dr. Christopher Frey, co-director of the BGSU Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program in the College of Education and Human Development.

  • Computer musician Carl Stone to perform Feb 26, 2014 2:15 PM Computer music composer Carl Stone, hailed by the Village Voice as "the king of sampling" and "one of the best composers living in (the U.S.) today," will perform at the Clazel Theatre in Bowling Green on March 3. The free concert begins at 8 p.m.; the theater is at 127 N Main St. Stone’s performance is presented as part of the Music at the Forefront concert series sponsored by the University’s MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music.

  • BGSU looks at ‘Girl Culture’ during Women’s History Month Feb 25, 2014 2:15 PM Little girls are invited to “Toss the Tiara: An Alternative Dress-up and Role Model Day for 3-6 Year Olds” when Bowling Green State University kicks off Women’s History Month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 1 in 308 Bowen-Thompson Student Union. The costumes are from careers in which women are underrepresented, such as farming and aviation. Boys are also welcome to attend the program, which is free and open to the public.

  • Doggy auditions for ‘Legally Blonde’ Feb 25, 2014 2:14 PM Bowling Green State University is calling all dogs! The Department of Theatre and Film is looking for superstar canines to perform in the upcoming spring production of “Legally Blonde.” The auditions will be from 5-8 p.m. March 5 in the Donnell Theatre in the Wolfe Center for the Arts.

  • Addicted to tanning? Feb 24, 2014 6:45 AM They keep tanning, even after turning a deep brown and experiencing some of the negative consequences. Skin cancer is among the most common, preventable types of the disease, yet many continue to tan to excess.

  • Trustees approve new degree, move to attract transfer students Feb 21, 2014 2:13 PM To help meet the growing demand for geospatial professionals, the trustees approved a new master's degree program in applied geospatial sciences, which will be offered through the School of Earth, Environment and Society. The program will focus on using geospatial tools to solve problems in the natural and social sciences, with a particular focus on energy. The program will be unique in the state because of its integration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing with natural and social science applications. It is a joint effort between the departments of geography, geology, and environment and sustainability.

  • BGSU Forensics wins Ohio State Championship Feb 21, 2014 2:13 PM The Bowling Green State University Falcon Forensics and Debate Team can now call themselves state champions. The team beat defending champion Miami University at the Ohio Forensics Association State Championship held Feb. 15 and 16. This is their first team victory at the state championships since 2006.

  • Puppet version of classic ‘Frankenstein’ to premiere on BGSU campus Feb 19, 2014 2:13 PM Mary Shelley’s horror classic “Frankenstein” has been shrunk down to puppet form for its stage debut next month. Adapted by the Bowling Green State University Department of Theatre and Film, the puppetry production will premiere at 8 p.m. on March 27 and run until April 5 in the Eva Marie Saint Theatre at the Wolfe Center for the Arts.

  • Family Campaign: Community + Opportunity = BGSU Feb 18, 2014 2:13 PM Higher education is priceless, but for some students the cost of a book, or a babysitter, can be the roadblock that stops them from reaching their goal. At the Family Campaign kickoff yesterday (Feb. 19), representatives heard from a number of students and faculty about how support from private giving has made all the difference in their lives.

  • BGSU takes home first place in services marketing competition Feb 17, 2014 2:12 PM It was a winning weekend for Bowling Green State University’s service marketing team. The team took home top honors at the first and only services marketing competition in the country, hosted by BGSU’s Service Marketing Institute (SMI) Feb. 13-15. The BGSU team is made up of Kelsey Aufdencamp, Tori Etts, Ashley Flanigan and Michelle Terry, and is coached by Dr. Dwayne Gremler, a professor of marketing.

  • 'Constructing Race in America' Feb 17, 2014 6:45 AM Graduate students in Dr. Jolie Sheffer’s interdisciplinary American Literary Realisms class last fall drew on a rich trove of information and images that deepened their understanding of the pivotal historical time period they were studying, 1880-1940.

  • Building a TV series Feb 17, 2014 6:45 AM Not many college students have their work regularly shown on national television, but Bowling Green State University senior Brendan Neeson can view the fruits of his labors each week on PBS this semester.

  • Life in Miniature Feb 17, 2014 6:45 AM A Bowling Green State University scholar and a dedicated group of students have spent eight months immersed in the ancient world of Babylonia — not the succession of kings or the politics of the day, but in the small figurines that were immensely popular at the time and that may provide a glimpse into the identities and values of those who created and collected them.

  • ‘Die Fledermaus’ operetta staged at BGSU Feb 14, 2014 2:12 PM The famously funny “Die Fledermaus” flits onto the Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre stage Feb. 21 and 23. Presented by the Bowling Green State University Opera Theater in conjunction with the Department of Theatre and Film, the operetta light-heartedly unmasks the follies and foibles of its upper-class characters.

  • BG24 News finds new momentum Feb 12, 2014 2:12 PM Freshman Brooke Ebersole almost attended Ohio University, but one student organization at BGSU got her to change her mind: BG24 News. BG24 News is the student-run news program on campus that airs live sports, news and public affairs shows to all of Wood County.

  • BGSU hosts national services-marketing competition Feb 12, 2014 2:11 PM For any business, customer satisfaction is at the top of the list, which makes services marketing vital to the United States economy. Services make up a majority of American jobs and the largest percentage of the country’s gross domestic product.

  • Winners of BGSU Undergraduate Art and Design Exhibition announced Feb 11, 2014 2:12 PM The Bowling Green State University School of Art has announced the winners from this year’s Undergraduate Art and Design Exhibition. The exhibition, on view until Feb. 23 in the Dorothy Uber Bryan and Willard Wankelman galleries at the Fine Arts Center, features a juried selection of art in various media.

  • BG Hockey continues Olympic tradition Feb 10, 2014 6:45 AM Ice hockey is once again bringing international attention to Bowling Green State University as former Falcon standout and current Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Dan Bylsma ’92 is in Sochi, Russia, to lead the U.S. Olympic men’s ice hockey team. (See the accompanying sidebar for details on Bylsma’s impressive accomplishments that led to this honor.) In addition, sophomore defenseman Ralfs Freibergs is on the Latvian national team as the only NCAA men’s hockey player taking part in the 2014 games.

  • Bylsma brings elite credentials to U.S. team Feb 10, 2014 6:30 AM Dan Bylsma ’92 is making his first appearance as head coach of the U.S. Olympic men’s ice hockey team at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The honor comes as no surprise given his record of success in the National Hockey League. Since taking over the reins of the Pittsburgh Penguins midway through the 2008-09 season, Bylsma has become one of the elite head coaches in professional hockey.

  • Bouzat on Darwin’s ‘One Long Argument’ Feb 7, 2014 2:11 PM Feb. 12 is the birthday of two figures of great historical importance: Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin. While Lincoln’s birthday is now observed with that of George Washington on Presidents’ Day, Darwin Day is celebrated by scientists and evolutionists around the world to honor the creator of a biological theory of evolution and the contributions of science to our understanding of the natural world.

  • Holland to speak on community engagement Feb 7, 2014 2:11 PM The University community will have a further opportunity to hear from service-learning expert Dr. Barbara Holland this week addition to her 11:15 a.m. keynote address at Friday’s Teaching and Learning Fair.

  • Baritone Thomas Buckner performs at BGSU Feb. 17 Feb 6, 2014 2:11 PM Baritone Thomas Buckner will perform a concert of works by his longtime collaborator, composer Robert Ashley, on Feb. 17 at Bowling Green State University.

  • Help boost BGSU to the top in Recyclemania Feb 5, 2014 2:11 PM The Bowling Green campus is once again swept up in Recyclemania, a nationwide competition whose goal is to increase BGSU and other universities’ recycling rate and decrease waste. Running through March 29, the contest pits more than 600 colleges and universities against one another to see who can recycle the most over an eight-week period, as measured by weight.

  • Find inspiration at Teaching & Learning Fair Feb 5, 2014 2:10 PM The Teaching and Learning Fair is an opportunity for faculty to learn from one another and from keynote speaker Dr. Barbara Holland, internationally known expert on service-learning and community engagement. The fair takes place from 9-11 a.m. Feb. 14 in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, followed by Holland’s address at 11:15 a.m.

  • Winter Weather Update Feb 5, 2014 2:10 PM After further evaluation of weather conditions, ALL CLASSES ARE CANCELED, for BGSU’s Bowling Green and Levis Commons campuses for Wednesday, Feb. 5. The campuses remain open. All employees should report as scheduled.

  • Pianist Jeremy Denk to perform at BGSU, judge competition Feb 3, 2014 2:10 PM Bowling Green State University will host special guest Jeremy Denk, one of the rising stars of piano, for the annual David D. Dubois Piano Festival and Competition from Feb. 14-16. Widely praised by music critics and audiences, the master of piano will sit on a panel of judges for the competition, and will also perform for the community as a part of the Festival Series at 8 p.m. Feb. 15 in Kobacker Hall at Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Dedicated to civic engagement Feb 3, 2014 6:45 AM Joan Gordon was an icon in Bowling Green for decades. Involved in almost-too-many-to-count civic organizations, she was known for her attention to detail; her commitment to the city, its businesses, organizations and people; and for her ability to get things done.

  • Thriving writers Feb 3, 2014 6:45 AM BGSU alumna Monica McFawn Robinson didn’t expect to win the Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction when she submitted her collection of short stories, “Bright Shards of Someplace Else,” to the University of Georgia Press.

  • Emmy Award-winning journalist speaks to BGSU, community Jan 31, 2014 2:08 PM John Quiñones, Emmy Award-winning journalist and co-anchor of the ABC newsmagazine "Primetime," visited BGSU Jan. 29 and 30, making quite an impact on those who had a chance to hear him speak.

  • Baron book serves up study of food in film Jan 28, 2014 2:08 PM Mention that you’re writing a book about food and film, and nearly everyone can instantly reel off favorite scenes involving food in movies, or documentaries about food that have had an impact on them, said Dr. Cynthia Baron, an associate professor of theater and film at Bowling Green State University.

  • Semi-finalists announced for 2014 Dubois piano competition Jan 28, 2014 2:08 PM Semi-finalists have been selected in the fourth annual David D. Dubois Piano Competition at the Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts. Contest winners will receive $3,000 for first place, $2,000 for second place and $1,000 for third place.

  • MLK Day of Service Challenge Jan 28, 2014 2:07 PM An estimated 800-1,200 BGSU students participated in this year’s MLK Day of Service Challenge, at 51 sites across northwest Ohio.

  • Online learners Jan 27, 2014 2:07 PM Sitting at her daughter Jacqueline’s undergraduate graduation, Ann Frake began to think of resuming her education. She had received her bachelor’s degree in English from Northern Illinois University over 30 years ago.

  • Emmy Award-winning journalist to speak at BGSU Jan 22, 2014 2:07 PM John Quiñones, Emmy Award-winning journalist and co-anchor of the ABC newsmagazine “Primetime,” will visit Bowling Green State University Jan. 29. Quiñones will discuss “What Would You Do? A 20/20 Vision of America,” based on the “Primetime” series of the same name that he anchors.

  • BGSU Cheerleaders Win National Championship Jan 20, 2014 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University’s co-ed cheerleading squad clinched a national championship Saturday, Jan. 18, at the 2014 Universal Cheerleading Association College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship.

  • Volunteering in Ecuador Jan 18, 2014 2:07 PM When you think of service projects, building a house, raking some leaves or painting a fence for someone in need might come to mind. But what about carrying bags of sand or buckets of water from a river in the Amazon? Kendra Simon ’04 got to experience that and much more after being chosen as one of 30 Disney company employees who embarked on a service global volunteer trip to Ecuador.

  • Mayo stories reveal strangeness of life in post-Soviet Lithuania Jan 18, 2014 2:06 PM Wendell Mayo is not Lithuanian, but the Baltic country has occupied his thoughts, his summers and his writing for nearly 20 years. His latest collection of short stories, “The Cucumber King of Kedainiai,” presents six acute vignettes of contemporary life in the former Soviet republic, where the past way of life is gone, the new way is unsettled, and in some ways there is, Mayo says, “a horrible sense of absence,” even for a cucumber king.

  • Religion, spirituality and health Jan 18, 2014 2:06 PM Religion, spirituality and health — it’s a topic that has begun to receive more attention after years of neglect. Dr. Kenneth Pargament, a professor of psychology at Bowling Green State University, is working on two major projects hoping to shed new light on the relationship between all three.

  • BGSU Orientation Cancellation Alert Jan 18, 2014 1:13 PM Due to the recent weather conditions in the Bowling Green and the surrounding area, BGSU's orientation program (SOAR) scheduled for Thursday, January 9th is canceled. Students scheduled to attend on Thursday are encouraged to attend SOAR on Friday, January 10th. Students already scheduled to attend on Friday should attend as planned.

  • Alumni Laureate Scholars Jan 14, 2014 1:13 PM Scholarship recipients celebrate the 10-year anniversary of BGSU Alumni Laureate Scholars program

  • Under the sea Dec 23, 2013 9:15 AM Brittany Novick has just graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor’s degree in biology with a concentration in marine and aquatic biology. And her next move: head to San Diego, Calif., to intern with the Naval Marine Mammal Program.

  • A family of lifelong learners Dec 23, 2013 9:11 AM It takes a lot of courage to go back to school when you already consider yourself “the least likely to succeed,” as Ann Frake once did. But succeed she did, and now has received her degree through the Online Master of Arts in English program, with a specialization in Language Arts Teaching. Compounding her happiness — two years and one semester later — she graduated with her daughter Jacqueline Frake Davis.

  • Wrestling the odds Dec 23, 2013 9:08 AM What does a teenager in high school do when he has a GPA in the low range of 2? He goes on to medical school, of course. At least that’s what BGSU graduate Mark Bustillo, a biology major with a minor in chemistry, is doing.

  • Life journey leads to interest in public health Dec 16, 2013 2:38 PM Todd Platzer took a circuitous route on his life journey to earn a Master of Public Health degree from Bowling Green State University.

  • ‘Wicked’ internship puts December grad Devon King behind the curtain Dec 16, 2013 11:00 AM The curtain opens to reveal a seemingly effortless stage production to those in the plush seats of the audience. Devon King knows better. Being one of the undergraduate stage managers at Bowling Green State University means King is the center of production communications and liaison to technical teams, the director and actors. The December graduate and aspiring professional stage manager understands how hard dozens of people work backstage designing and building sets, creating perfect lighting, and casting, costuming and preparing the actors.

  • Scholarships help business graduate leave leadership legacy Dec 16, 2013 9:18 AM Ashley Lewis claims her bachelor’s degree in marketing and international business from BGSU this month — the finishing touch on a resume already packed with leadership experience, Japanese language skills, an impressive internship, stellar grades and a long list of scholarships.

  • Accenture presents opportunities for revenue and efficiencies at BGSU Dec 11, 2013 1:50 PM Bowling Green State University (BGSU) received the final Opportunity Assessment Report from Accenture outlining short and long-term opportunities to increase revenue and efficiencies at the University.

  • BGSU alumnus is out of this world Dec 9, 2013 3:52 PM It is typical for children to have ambitious dreams such as becoming a rock star, a ballerina or even a professional baseball player. Bowling Green State University alumnus Carl Sandifer not only recalls his childhood dream but is actually living it.

  • BGSU alumnus featured in Sports Illustrated Dec 9, 2013 3:49 PM Bowling Green State University spirit encompasses not only students but also alumni after they leave BGSU and head into the world. One alumnus took that BG pride, joined the newly formed Peace Corps in 1965 and traveled across the globe to Afghanistan where he transformed a high school basketball team into a national dream team. Tom Gouttierre’s ’62 and ’01 story is one of triumph, spirit and inspiration that is still recognized to this day.

  • BGSU announces tuition freeze for 2014-15 academic year Dec 9, 2013 1:53 PM Bowling Green State University announced today (Dec. 11), that there will be no increase in tuition, general fees, or room and board for the 2014-15 academic year.

  • Trustees approve honorary degree, progress on capital plans Dec 9, 2013 1:51 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees ended the year by approving an honorary degree for one of the University’s most accomplished graduates and laying the groundwork for campus improvements.

  • BGSU to freeze tuition rates Dec 9, 2013 9:16 AM Bowling Green State University announced today (Dec. 11), that there will be no increase in tuition, general fees, or room and board for the 2014-15 academic year.

  • Kutz leadership book distills ancient wisdom Dec 5, 2013 3:29 PM Dr. Matthew Kutz is a living reminder that we should never underestimate the power of daydreaming, or of following our curiosity wherever it leads. For Kutz, a professor of athletic training in Bowling Green State University’s School of Human Movement, Sport and Leisure Studies, following up on his musings about what constitutes leadership skills has won him Honorable Mention in an international competition for books on leadership and led to his being invited to other countries to share his philosophy.

  • 'Cinema Optique' to dazzle ArtsX 2013 visitors Dec 3, 2013 9:21 AM The community is invited to a “Wonderland” of the arts at Bowling Green State University on Dec. 6 during the ninth annual ArtsX event, from 6-10 p.m. in The Wolfe Center for the Arts, Kobacker Hall and the Fine Arts Center. The immersive arts experience will begin even before visitors enter a building, with “Cinema Optique!” Nowhere else in northwest Ohio can visitors enjoy a cinematic experience on a surface nearly as long as a football field.

  • Tracking an invasive species Dec 2, 2013 9:50 AM Asian carps—it’s an invasion that has both people who make their living on the Great Lakes, and those who work to keep the ecosystem balanced, concerned. A just-completed study from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and Bowling Green State University has clearly shown that one of the species, grass carp, has spawned in the Sandusky River, a tributary of Lake Erie.

  • Learning on the nano scale Dec 2, 2013 9:37 AM Though it looks like a video game, the “Constructive Chemistry” exercise is designed to help students discover basic laws of molecular dynamics for themselves by “playing” with the available variables and seeing the motions of molecules in real time. Dr. Neocles Leontis and his BGSU chemistry faculty team members hope the curriculum they are developing around Constructive Chemistry will transform undergraduate chemistry education and dramatically improve both student learning and science teacher preparation.

  • Pro athletes emerge during first 50 years of Falcon Club Nov 25, 2013 11:18 AM Behind the past 50 years of unforgettable moments in BGSU athletics is a group of exceptionally devoted fans: Falcon Club. These Falcon loyalists support athletic scholarships, supply uniforms and training equipment, and cheer for their favorite teams.

  • Album bucket list checked off Nov 25, 2013 10:04 AM As the assessment officer for the College of Education and Human Development at BGSU, David Raszka is surrounded by numbers, statistics, lists and data all day. Even in his leisure, he has a propensity for numbers, using them to set goals and reach achievements. One of his latest achievements is to have listened to all the available albums found in the book “1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.”

  • ‘Dancing outside the box’ supports children in northwest Ohio Nov 18, 2013 11:24 AM Megan Leiss led Dance Marathon to a record-setting year this past April, but her leadership and outside-the-box strategies will continue to generate dollars for the Children’s Miracle Network for years to come. And, because of the impact her contribution has made on local children and their families, the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals has named Leiss the 2013 Youth in Philanthropy winner.

  • BGSU's outstanding community volunteer Nov 18, 2013 9:02 AM If you’ve ever been to a BGSU football, hockey or basketball game, chances are you’ve seen or met Wil Hesselbart. The 86-year-old has been selling 50/50 raffle tickets for the past 16 years, raising more than $130,000 for the Falcon Club.

  • BGSU seeks return of pilfered peregrine Nov 15, 2013 1:55 PM The Bowling Green State University Department of Biological Sciences is seeking the return of a valued peregrine falcon specimen, which was removed from a display case on the third floor of the Life Sciences building sometime between Nov. 8 and Nov. 13.

  • BGSU named among “best bang-for-the-buck” colleges Nov 12, 2013 1:57 PM Washington Monthly magazine has named Bowling Green State University one of “America’s Best-Bang-for-the-Buck Colleges.” BGSU was ranked 147th out of 349 schools and 50th out of 79 national universities.

  • Serving our country, helping one another Nov 11, 2013 9:15 AM Veterans of the Korean War may hold the keys to helping veterans of modern-day conflicts learn to reintegrate back into society. Seven BGSU faculty and staff members are "Comparing Coping Strategies and Resiliencies of Korean War veterans, and Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans." The research earned the 2013 Elwood Interdisciplinary Research Award from the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions which provides seed money for the interdisciplinary research team to seek larger grants.

  • Heroes among us: Film faculty Jose Cardenas was combat photographer Nov 8, 2013 9:28 AM BGSU faculty member Jose Cardenas is a favorite of film and telecommunications students for his hands-on teaching style and professional credibility as a film and documentary cinematographer. But Cardenas is an equally high achiever in his other, lesser-known career—the Air Force Reserve.

  • BGSU team studies impact of airline industry changes on airports, communities Nov 6, 2013 2:01 PM Like many smaller and non-hub airports across the country, Toledo Express Airport has been seriously and negatively affected by the dramatic changes the airline industry has undergone over the last decade.

  • BGSU faculty story captures Barthelme fiction prize Nov 6, 2013 1:59 PM Although Dr. Lawrence Coates, a Bowling Green State University professor of creative writing, is best known for his historical fiction rooted in the American West, a short story about women in northwest Ohio has earned him the $1,000 grand prize in the prestigious Barthelme Prize for Short Prose competition.

  • Manning leads amicus briefs supporting lawsuits to overturn gay marriage bans Nov 6, 2013 1:58 PM A new examination into social science research on same-sex marriage shows that children do just as well whether same-sex or heterosexual parents raise them.

  • Suspension of disbelief Nov 4, 2013 9:46 AM “The next time you go to a concert, look up,” said BGSU alumnus Bill Auld. The several tons of scenery and rigging you see has all been carefully planned and executed to seamlessly maintain the magic of theater. Auld has the unusual job of calculating how to make people and all types of things “fly” on stages ranging from small churches to theaters to large arenas. He is one of only a few hundred people in the world who work professionally at this.

  • Falcon Forensics and Debate Team continues to dominate the competition Oct 31, 2013 2:03 PM The Bowling Green State University Forensics and Debate Team continued its winning ways with a first place team finish at Suffolk University Oct. 25-26. The Falcons topped teams from Harvard University, Emerson College, the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell University, among others.

  • Class could result in 'next big thing' for GE lighting Oct 29, 2013 3:45 PM The century-old incandescent light bulb as we know it today has been in decline as consumers have demanded more efficient and longer-life options. Along with continuing to advance the latest energy-saving lighting technologies, GE Lighting sees an advantage in using new smart technology to develop and market an intelligent light bulb.

  • Robots in action Oct 29, 2013 11:25 AM The Falcon BEST Robotics Competition on Saturday (Oct. 26) was intense. The crowds were cheering and clapping for their favorite teams. A pep band and electric guitarist played upbeat tunes to keep the energy level high in between matches. And if you didn't know any better you might have thought you were watching an NCAA basketball tournament in Anderson Arena.

  • Technology creates bond between students, seniors Oct 28, 2013 4:11 PM It's a scene that can't help but bring a smile to your face. Three young men, in dress shirts, are hunched over iPads with a group of senior citizens, all women. They're helping them learn the ins and outs of tablet technology. The technology is frustrating, and the women are full of questions, but this group of Bowling Green State University students patiently answers and walks them through the solutions to various problems.

  • Student launches electronics retail, repair shop Oct 28, 2013 9:05 AM While serving in the Navy, Shawn Herman got used to working long hours and managing many different projects. He's now using those time-management skills to help him finish his degree in Management of Information Systems, and also run a new electronics repair and retail outlet called Inspect UR Gadget.

  • Bringing it back home Oct 28, 2013 8:57 AM Bowling Green State University is attracting a new set set of graduate students who have skills in adapting to other cultures, developing and managing projects, dealing with language barriers and leveraging limited resources. These assets to classrooms across BGSU are Returned Peace Corps Volunteers who have opted to pursue the government's Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program. Coverdell offers lifetime eligibility for financial assistance toward education through partnerships with over 70 schools throughout the country, including BGSU.

  • ‘Pirates of Penzance’ sails onto BGSU stage Oct 25, 2013 2:05 PM Bowling Green State University music and drama students join to perform the comic opera “The Pirates of Penzance,” opening Nov. 1 in Kobacker Hall. An opera of romance, soft-hearted pirates and contractual obligations, “The Pirates of Penzance” is one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most frequently played and parodied operas.

  • Ladd to explain ‘Learning to Look’ method in art Oct 23, 2013 2:07 PM Vivian Ladd, museum educator at the Dartmouth College Hood Museum of Art, will give an hourlong talk on Oct. 28 to teach Bowling Green State University students how to analyze art, using the “Learning to Look” methodology.

  • Conductor Bob Bernhardt to visit BGSU as artist-in-residence Oct 23, 2013 2:06 PM Each year the Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts welcomes a special musical artist as a part of the Hansen Musical Arts series, a residency created and supported by BGSU alumni Dorothy E. and DuWayne H. Hansen. From Oct. 28-Nov. 1, the college will host conductor Robert “Bob” Bernhardt.

  • Robots to compete in contest of skill, strategy Oct 22, 2013 2:08 PM Teams from 15 area high schools and middle schools will demonstrate their robotics skills during the first Falcon BEST Robotics Game Day on Oct. 26 at Bowling Green State University.

  • BG vs. UT rivalry at Marathon Petroleum Oct 21, 2013 10:52 AM The Battle of I-75 is the long-standing rivalry between Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo. But one northwest Ohio company took that rivalry to a whole new level and used the friendly competition to support a good cause.

  • The many languages of learning Oct 21, 2013 10:14 AM From Argentina to Finland to Rwanda, Bowling Green State University faculty were conducting research and teaching last semester as Fulbright Scholars. Drs. Vern Bingman, Distinguished Research Professor of psychology; Salim Elwazani, architecture and environmental design, and Matthew Kutz, School of Human Movement, Sport and Leisure Studies, enriched their host students' knowledge base while gaining new insight into their own teaching strategies and fields of research.

  • Civil rights leader marks March on Washington anniversary at BGSU Oct 16, 2013 2:09 PM The civil rights movement was in high gear by the 1960s. Activists all over the country were trying to come up with creative strategies to make progress both politically and culturally.

  • 'New Music from Bowling Green' ready for international spotlight Oct 14, 2013 1:33 PM After what host Brad Cresswell described as "a long, harrowing process," the "New Music from Bowling Green" radio show was ready to launch BGSU musicians into the international spotlight on Oct. 6. Putting together the show is an "organic process" but is also "a lot of work, time and investment-which is why not a lot of people do it," Cresswell explained. "The fact that we've been able to band together and make it happen is something spectacular.

  • One for the books: Lacrosse alumni raise $150,000 for athletics archives Oct 14, 2013 1:26 PM Mickey Cochrane is a walking, talking media guide of Falcon Athletics. Preserving nearly 100 years of Falcon sport is a passion for Cochrane, who is the BGSU Athletic Museum archivist and co-founder, associate professor emeritus and beloved award-winning coach of lacrosse and soccer.

  • Under the wire: Alumnus garners retailers' support with new plus-size lingerie brand Oct 14, 2013 1:10 PM A new full-figured lingerie brand now being stocked by national retailers is the venture of a BGSU alumnus of the Sidney A. Ribeau President's Leadership Academy (PLA). Vontoba "Von" Terry '03 of Frisco, Texas, partnered with his wife, Psychelia, to found Urban Intimates, a trendy line of undies and unmentionables for curvy and plus-size women.

  • Groundbreaking artists highlight BGSU New Music Festival Oct 7, 2013 2:11 PM The 34th annual New Music Festival at Bowling Green State University Oct. 16-19 will showcase nearly 30 guest composers and performers. The four-day international festival includes concerts, lectures and an art exhibition. This year's featured guests include award-winning composer George Lewis, Ensemble Dal Niente and audio artist and performer Pamela Z.

  • The negative effect of half-siblings Oct 7, 2013 1:47 PM Adolescents who have half-siblings with a different father are more likely to have used drugs and had sex by age 15 than those who have only full siblings. That's according to new research from Dr. Karen Guzzo, an assistant professor of sociology, and Dr. Cassandra Dorius, an assistant professor of human development and family studies at Iowa State University.

  • 'Running Wild' in Costa Rica Oct 7, 2013 1:40 PM "When you do a documentary like this with wildlife, monkeys and snakes just get thrown at you by the jungle and you have to be ready for it." According to seniors Justin Grubb and Alex Goetz, they were more than ready for the wildlife they encountered while on a trip to Costa Rica as part of a BGSU Stuart R. Givens Memorial Fellowship. The Givens Fellowship provides up to $6,000 to a BGSU undergraduate to support a self-designed, off-campus experience in a manner not otherwise possible through an academic program, regular summer job, enrichment program or study abroad program.

  • Educational reformer Alfie Kohn to keynote BGSU conference Oct 3, 2013 2:11 PM Educational reform advocate and author Alfie Kohn will speak at Bowling Green State University Nov. 2 as part of the 2013 Northwest Ohio Symposium on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Teaching.

  • ‘Silent Witness’ unveiling to honor domestic violence victims Oct 2, 2013 2:13 PM In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, regional victims of domestic violence will be honored at the unveiling of the 2013 collection of the northwest Ohio chapter of the Silent Witness Project, the Bowling Green State University Women’s Center has announced.

  • The benefits of interval training Sep 30, 2013 9:02 AM Interval training is a well-known way to get the maximum benefits of exercise in the shortest amount of time. New research shows that when it comes to running, women may get more out of high intensity interval training (HIIT) than their male counterparts.

  • Mascaro on 'reinventing the news' Sep 30, 2013 9:01 AM It all started in 1987. Dr. Tom Mascaro, then a graduate student at the University of Michigan, received a small grant to do a study of documentaries. So he traveled to Silver Spring, Md., to stay with some friends for free while he trekked to Washington, D.C., in search of a subject for his study. That's where he met documentary producer Bob Rogers.

  • BGSU alumni keep Ohio company rolling along Sep 30, 2013 9:01 AM It's a company that prides itself on keeping our highways safer by developing and manufacturing leading-edge products and systems for the tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles you see on the road every day. It's a trailblazing company that saturates itself with talented employees whose skills are developed, among other ways, through co-op assignments and development programs in areas such as finance, supply chain and engineering. And it's a company that stands at 29 and counting in BGSU alumni, including president and CEO Joe McAleese '81 and '82.

  • BGSU trustees name national trustee, approve climate commitment Sep 28, 2013 6:00 AM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees at its Sept. 28 meeting named the University’s first National Trustee. It also took steps to improve the well-being of the University’s students as well as that of the Moore Musical Arts Center, and to make campus a greener place to live and work.

  • Vision and reality in electronic textbooks Sep 26, 2013 2:15 PM More publishers than ever are pushing colleges and universities away from printed books and into electronic textbooks. But Dr. Byron Brown, Professor Emeritus of Economics at Michigan State University, says today’s e-texts are technologically backwards and overpriced.

  • Gold medalist Dave Wottle to speak at BGSU Sep 24, 2013 6:45 AM Olympic gold medalist Dave Wottle, a 1973 graduate of Bowling Green State University, returns to his alma mater this week to participate in Homecoming festivities.

  • Best-selling author to keynote BGSU Day of Statistics Sep 23, 2013 2:16 PM In recognition of the importance and contributions of statistics to society, the United Nations has designated 2013 as the International Year of Statistics.

  • Theresa Brand, 2013 Parent of the Year Sep 23, 2013 9:05 AM Theresa Brand has held many titles over the years; this past weekend during the BGSU vs. Murray State football game, she added "Parent of the Year" to her list of accolades.

  • Falcon players, coaches are big fans of The Fanatics Sep 23, 2013 9:05 AM When Lucas Zerkle attended his first sporting events four years ago as a BGSU freshman, he noticed right away that the student-athletes were talented, the facilities were fine and the tradition here was deep and rich.

  • BGSU's got 'top' talent Sep 23, 2013 9:03 AM When most Americans think about extreme talent, shows like "Dancing with the Stars" or "American Idol" come to mind. Who can forget Apolo Anton Ohno and Julianne Hough's energizing samba performance, or watching Carrie Underwood emerge to become a multi-platinum selling recording artist? Yet each weekend devotees of classical music across America tune into their local National Public Radio station to enjoy the talent of a very different kind of performer -classical music's most gifted emerging young stars - on the acclaimed radio show "From the Top."

  • Reunited: Alumni of '73, '63 excited to see old friends at Homecoming Sep 23, 2013 9:03 AM Reconnecting with old friends is a highlight during any BGSU Homecoming, but doing so this year will be especially significant for graduates of the Classes of 1963 and 1973. Alumni of those years are invited to celebrate their 50th and 40th Reunion year during special events held Homecoming Weekend, Friday October 4 and Saturday October 5.

  • New research shows benefit of interval training for women Sep 19, 2013 2:17 PM Interval training is a well-known way to get the maximum benefits of exercise in the shortest amount of time. New research shows that when it comes to running, women may get more out of high intensity interval training (HIIT) than their male counterparts.

  • ‘Born to Run’ author to visit BGSU Sep 17, 2013 2:18 PM For centuries, the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico’s Copper Canyon have practiced techniques that allow them to run hundreds of miles without rest and chase down anything from a deer to an Olympic marathoner. Their story is at the heart of “Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen,” by Christopher McDougall. McDougall will visit Bowling Green State University Oct. 1.

  • Lights, Camera, Robots Sep 16, 2013 9:08 AM Weigl Works's credit card statement included a roller coaster car, robotic components, last minute flights and a lot of snacks at theme parks, which led representatives at American Express to inquire about the business operated by two Falcon alumni.

  • My Summer Experience: Latifat Owe Sep 16, 2013 9:08 AM I spent my summer interning with Owens Corning at their world headquarters in Toledo. Owens Corning (OC) is a market leading fiberglass manufacturer. Their product line extends from home insulation to car parts. I had a very interesting experience as a supply chain intern for this company. My summer began on May 20 with about 50 other interns who were all equally as anxious I was to find out the projects and people they would be working with all summer.

  • My Summer Experience: Stephanie Loomis Sep 16, 2013 9:07 AM How do you summarize a summer full of experiences, travel, people, and places that surpass any expectations I could have ever had? I'll give it a try.

  • My Summer Experience: Stephanie Michel Sep 16, 2013 9:06 AM I fell in love with diving when I was 14, but I never really had the time to pursue it until I got offered a dive internship. In January I moved down to Key Largo to work at Rainbow Reef Dive Center for seven months.

  • BGSU president to give State of the University address Sep 10, 2013 2:20 PM Bowling Green State University President Mary Ellen Mazey will give her 2013 State of the University address at 11 a.m. Sept. 17 in the Donnell Theatre at the Wolfe Center for the Arts.

  • BGSU marks Constitution Day with talk on individual rights Sep 9, 2013 2:21 PM The annual September commemoration of Constitution Day gives citizens the opportunity to reflect on the document that gave shape to the original United States and continues to shape its development as a nation today.

  • My Summer Experience: Candice Cotton Sep 9, 2013 9:12 AM My summer experience consisted of long nights, fun weekends, hardships and struggles, but also triumphs and lifelong friendships.

  • My Summer Experience: Kevin Lewis Sep 9, 2013 9:11 AM This summer was one of the most eventful summers I have had as a BG Falcon. Each summer since becoming a student here, I have had the pleasure of staying on campus, which is why I love the school so much. Earlier this year, I had no idea what I wanted to do this summer. Nevertheless, I knew I wanted to do something meaningful and worthwhile, so I applied for a position as Residential Mentor in the Upward Bound program.

  • My Summer Experience: Mike Reilly Sep 9, 2013 9:10 AM During the summers of 2011 and 2012, I worked as an Orientation Leader and loved every minute of it, but I wanted to try something new for 2013. I have always appreciated nature and the unlimited possibilities of the outdoors, so I wanted to experience it firsthand.

  • My Summer Experience: Morgan Ward Sep 9, 2013 9:09 AM My summer was spent as an intern on the TV show "Pawn Stars." This meant going to live in Las Vegas for two months, be away from everyone I knew and work on the show.

  • Exploring Bowling Green Sep 2, 2013 9:15 AM As the beginning of a new school year gets underway, the Bowling Green State University campus is filled with excitement for students living on their own for the first time and for those who couldn’t wait to return. Each year brings new adventures and experiences in the place that most consider their home away from home. Happily for all, both the campus and the community offer a variety of things to do and places to visit.

  • My Summer Experience: Ryan Albrecht Sep 2, 2013 9:15 AM An image of a man holding up a skull, looking into where its eyes used to be, and speaking the famous lines “to be, or not to be.” That is the standard image people come up with when I tell them that not only am I a theatre major, but that I also have a great love for William Shakespeare’s works.

  • My Summer Experience: Andrew Nardella Sep 2, 2013 9:14 AM The famous iPhone jingle at 5:30 in the morning jump-starts my morning routine five days a week. After my daily cup of coffee, I greet my fellow interns, engineers, superintendents, and managers and their enthusiastic early morning faces.

  • My Summer Experience: Hayley Milne Sep 2, 2013 9:13 AM Hayley Milne rubbed elbows with some of the most notable country music stars during a co-op that was a dream come true.

  • My Summer Experience: Kelsey Morgan Sep 2, 2013 9:13 AM I recently spent eight weeks of my summer in Dublin, Ireland, interning for an organization called Bully 4U, an anti-bullying service for Irish schools.

  • My Summer Experience: Zeke Gonzalez Sep 2, 2013 9:12 AM This summer I attended and completed my first session of training at Marine Corps Officer Candidates School (OCS) in Quantico, Virginia.

  • Kenyan ambassador to address conference at BGSU Aug 28, 2013 2:28 PM The Kenyan Ambassador to the U.S., Jean Njeri Kamau, will attend the sixth annual Kenyan Scholars and Studies Association (KESSA) Conference at Bowling Green State University Sept. 6 and 7. This year’s theme is “Kenya@50,” in recognition of the anniversary of the East African nation’s independence from England.

  • Kenyan ambassador to engage with BGSU students, community Aug 27, 2013 2:31 PM Bowling Green State University students and faculty this year will have the unusual opportunity to hear directly from international ambassadors, beginning with the Kenyan Ambassador to the U.S., Jean Njeri Kamau

  • BGSU, WGTE Public Media, WFMT Radio launch ‘new music’ radio series Aug 27, 2013 2:30 PM The College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University, a leading institution in the study and promotion of contemporary music and technology, has announced its collaboration with WGTE Public Media and the WFMT Radio Network on a new, nationally syndicated radio series dedicated to contemporary music.

  • My Summer Experience: Dominique Hicks Aug 26, 2013 1:49 PM This summer I moved more than 700 miles away from to intern for WSB-TV, the #1 news station in Atlanta. It was quite the experience, seeing as though I was the only student not from that area.

  • The traditions and legends of BGSU Aug 26, 2013 1:49 PM Brown and orange, Freddie and Frieda, squirrels, ghosts and Ay Ziggy Zoomba... Bowling Green State University has over 100 years of rich traditions that form a bond among generations of BGSU students, alumni and members of the campus community. Everyone on campus has met Freddie and Frieda, and brown and orange is to BGSU like pepperoni is to pizza. But do you know how these long-standing traditions evolved? Do you know the secret of the seal? Have you met Alice the ghost?

  • My Summer Experience: Cory Kasprzyk Aug 26, 2013 1:44 PM In June, I joined 10 participants and two faculty from around the world for the EcoSono Institute in Alaska. Some may wonder what sort of music program entails extensive time in mountains and the ocean, but this truly was a wonderful exploration of music and the environment. The experience overlaps with my artistic interests and research, which is particularly helpful as I enter the dissertation phase of my degree in the Doctor of Musical Arts program at Bowling Green State University.

  • My Summer Experience: Tom Welch Aug 26, 2013 1:41 PM First, let me start off by saying I am honored to have gotten to work at one of the coolest places ever, the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland. NASA was named one of the top 10 best places for internships by Forbes Magazine.

  • Food is focus of ‘Consumed’ exhibit in BGSU art galleries Aug 19, 2013 2:32 PM “Consumed: Nourishment and Indulgence,” an exhibit concerned with the issues, attitudes and associations that food creates and symbolizes, will debut Sept. 6 in Bowling Green State University’s Fine Arts Center.

  • A novel idea Aug 19, 2013 1:56 PM Kristen Grom begins her first year as a creative writing major at Bowling Green State University in fall 2013 as an already nationally recognized author. Grom, of West View, Penn., emerged with the top prize in the PUSH novel writing competition after her work was selected out of 400 submissions. The PUSH contest is part of the annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, a national program for junior high- and high school-age writers sponsored by the educational publisher Scholastic. PUSH is the young adult division of Scholastic.

  • From couch surfing to riding waves on 'Deadliest Catch' Aug 19, 2013 1:56 PM BGSU alumnus Brad Carper '03 experiences the great outdoors from the perspectives of real people in one of the world's most extreme cold climates - northern Alaska - for his work on various documentary and reality television programs like the Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch."

  • Teachers of the Year Aug 19, 2013 1:55 PM As a new school year begins with fresh new supplies, classmates and teachers, some BGSU alumni are going back to school with the distinction of being named among the best educators in the nation.

  • Countdown to class: The back to school checklist Aug 19, 2013 1:54 PM Whether you're a returning student or coming to BGSU for the first time, there are a number of items you'll want to cross off your "to-do" list and add to your calendar before Aug. 26, and the first day of class, arrives.

  • Dateline: Paris Aug 19, 2013 1:52 PM "Since I was a little girl, going to Paris has been my life goal," Rebecca Shirling of Pemberville, Ohio, said. "I have always had a fascination with the city, the people, their lifestyle, etc. When I began taking classes on campus, I enrolled in French class in hopes to someday go to Paris, but as I approached graduation I felt the pressure to begin my career search. I gave up on going to Paris, but then I heard about the public relations class going over spring break."

  • Forever Falcon Aug 19, 2013 1:50 PM When Jacob Nix walked across the stage for Commencement on Aug. 10, 2013, it wasn't the end of his relationship with BGSU. Rather, the scholarship he has endowed will keep him connected to the College of Business and future accounting students for years to come. A Master of Accountancy graduate from Olmsted Falls, Ohio, Nix will start his career at Ernst & Young this fall. He attributes this success to his BGSU mentors.

  • BGSU commits to White House’s efforts to help veterans’ on campus Aug 15, 2013 2:34 PM Bowling Green State University is one of 250 community colleges and universities nationwide, and one of only four institutions in Ohio, implementing the Obama Administration’s “8 Keys to Success” to help Veterans on campus.

  • Research shows negative effects of half-siblings Aug 12, 2013 2:34 PM Adolescents who have half-siblings with a different father are more likely to have used drugs and had sex by age 15 than those who have only full siblings. That’s according to new research from Karen Benjamin Guzzo, an assistant professor of sociology at Bowling Green State University, and Cassandra Dorius, an assistant professor of human development and family studies at Iowa State University.

  • International Studies student makes an impact Aug 12, 2013 1:58 PM Toni Smith is making a difference in the world. For more than three years, she has been making jewelry and selling it at Lily's, a retail store in Perrysburg, Ohio, and donating her proceeds to World Vision, an organization that works internationally and domestically to provide a better life for children and women through education, nutrition, health care and other initiatives. With the help of her loyal customers, she has been able to give more than $12,000 to World Vision.

  • In pursuit of education Aug 12, 2013 1:58 PM Life didn't always go as Meredith Flynn planned, but education was the constant that provided her pathways to new opportunities.

  • Have a Coke... and a scholarship! Aug 5, 2013 2:38 PM First-generation students at BGSU will get a helping hand toward finishing their degree thanks to the Coca-Cola Foundation. The Foundation has agreed to provide $100,000 to the TRIO Programs. The grant will be distributed over four years and provide scholarships to a number of students in need during that time.

  • Mission accomplished Aug 5, 2013 2:01 PM Growing up in the small town of Holgate, Ohio, Amanda Medina was one of 33 students to graduate from her high school. At the time, her GPA was low and her motivation was lacking, yet, she knew in her heart that a college degree was necessary if she wanted to help children. However, she didn't believe she could get into college or succeed.

  • Ellen's Edventures: A pursuit of happiness Aug 5, 2013 2:00 PM Growing up in a family of teachers and farmers, it only seemed natural that Ellen Dotson follow in those footsteps and major in education when she started at Bowling Green State University. She was only a few courses shy of graduating with a teaching degree when a campus tragedy inspired her to take a different path. After a tragic car accident, which resulted in the death of three BGSU students in March 2012, Dotson said she was reminded that life is too short not to pursue what is going to make you most happy.

  • Soloman sees education as key to the future Aug 5, 2013 1:59 PM "Barring man-made disasters, the next twenty years in America are going to be another Golden Age," Donald Solomon of Toledo, Ohio said. "As we exit two wars and avoid a third, we have laid the foundation for an America which will lead the world technologically while rebuilding our infrastructure and repositioning our country in the family of nations. But one must be educated in order to participate in this dynamic society."

  • BGSU celebrates 277th commencement Aug 2, 2013 2:35 PM On August 10, Bowling Green State University will honor its summer graduates with a commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. on the University Hall lawn. Over 900 diplomas will be awarded, including 396 degrees granted through the Graduate College.

  • Summer Reading List: Dr. Marcia Salazar-Valentine Jul 29, 2013 3:32 PM Simply stating, style is the "hook" that makes me choose a book when I am browsing at a bookstore or at Amazon.com. Whether it is fiction or nonfiction, the author's choice of words, the tone of the narrative, an unusual description, the underlying irony, the sense of humor, a dialog that flows naturally - this is what gets my attention and makes me turn to the second page of a book or turn to another book cover.

  • First MBA grad created scholarship to honor retired dean Jul 29, 2013 3:31 PM A new graduate scholarship created by the first BGSU student to earn an MBA will honor the man who is both creator of the program and former dean of the College of Business Administration: Dr. William "Bill" Schmeltz.

  • Inaugural Beijing summer program huge success Jul 29, 2013 3:29 PM A group of Bowling Green State University students and faculty sit in the living room of a Chinese artist as he pours them tea and introduces them to his family. It's one of Martin Slavens' favorite memories from the inaugural Beijing Summer Program.

  • Sunny Boys Quartet shines at international competition Jul 26, 2013 3:00 PM Bowling Green State University continued its longstanding tradition of excellence in vocal performance this July when The Sunny Boys placed second in the collegiate quartet division at the Barbershop Harmony Society’s International Convention in Toronto, Canada — despite the far-flung group members’ having had to rehearse together largely online, through Skype.

  • Attorney General DeWine, President Mazey break ground for new BCI facility Jul 24, 2013 3:06 PM Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Bowling Green State University President Mary Ellen Mazey today joined community leaders and local law enforcement for the groundbreaking of the new Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) laboratory on the campus of Bowling Green State University (BGSU).

  • BGSU announces first three performers for ‘From the Top’ Jul 23, 2013 3:07 PM The first three performers have been announced for “From the Top,” National Public Radio’s popular program. The preeminent showcase for young musicians will come to Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts at 8 p.m. Sept. 28 to record a radio broadcast in Kobacker Hall.

  • Father and son share falcon bonds Jul 22, 2013 3:43 PM The story begins with William Primrose Jr. ’42 who is one of the few living alumni to have known all of BGSU’s presidents. William remembers visiting campus as a prospective student with his mother and father. “We were just walking around when a man came over to shake our hands. He said, ‘Hello, I’m President Homer Williams.’ Well, we were just so impressed that the president would come out to meet us. I knew right then that Bowling Green was where I wanted to be,” said William.

  • Creating art through faith Jul 22, 2013 3:40 PM Artists often have faith in coming up with unique ideas for their next sculpture or painting. But one artist and BGSU alumna combines her faith in God with her love of art. Sister Jane Mary Sorosiak '83 is a Sister of St. Francis who received her master's degree in art at Bowling Green State University in the 1960s. Today, she weaves together art and faith to further her ministry by creating beautiful and inspiring ceramic murals for churches and other buildings.

  • Summer Reading List: Jennifer Roos Jul 22, 2013 3:33 PM Coaching and recruiting keep the entire coaching staff of Falcon Women's Basketball busy even during the summer months. With new NCAA rules being implemented each year, the game is constantly changing. In order to keep up, the summer is a great time to read and learn new ideas. Here are a few of my favorite reads worth picking up and chock full of advice that is relative to both sport and daily life."

  • New research shows weight a factor in graduate school admissions Jul 22, 2013 3:09 PM Want to go to graduate school? Your weight could determine whether or not you receive an offer of admission

  • Marriage rate lowest in a century Jul 18, 2013 3:11 PM Fewer women are getting married and they’re waiting longer to tie the knot when they do decide to walk down the aisle. That’s according to a new Family Profile from the National Center for Family and Marriage Research (NCFMR) at Bowling Green State University.

  • Leading researcher in chemistry to lecture at BGSU series Jul 16, 2013 3:13 PM Bowling Green State University welcomes an internationally known expert in the study of single atoms and molecules as the 2013 Heinlen Hall lecturer.

  • Business Superheroes! From the classroom to the boardroom Jul 15, 2013 3:56 PM With a strong foundation of liberal arts studies and the resources of the College of Business Administration (CBA), BGSU has a proud tradition of preparing students to become savvy leaders and innovators in business, with dozens of alumni leading Fortune 500 companies and countless others successfully launching their own small businesses.

  • Summer Reading List: Dr. Heath A. Diehl '00 Jul 15, 2013 3:56 PM My reading tastes are pretty eclectic. As someone with both undergraduate and graduate degrees in literature, I can enjoy a good "classic" novel - like Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice or Thomas Hardy's Far From the Madding Crowd or Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights. One of my favorite types of books, though, has always been the mystery novel. Since I was a kid, I have devoured mysteries - graduating from Encyclopedia Brown to Nancy Drew to Miss Marple and Sherlock Holmes. These days, I read a lot of serial mystery fiction by American women, with some of my favorites being Sue Grafton's alphabet series, Earlene Fowler's Bennie Harper series, and Mary Daheim's Bed and Breakfast series.

  • BGSU grants support ‘green’ bike shelters, recycling Jul 15, 2013 3:14 PM From green-roofed bike shelters to more convenient recycling, Bowling Green State University is continuing its progress toward campus sustainability. Beginning later this year, the campus will be able to park bikes under a canopy of succulents and toss recyclables into a nearby bin, with support from two new grants.

  • Winners named in Northwest Ohio Community Art Show Jul 9, 2013 3:22 PM Winners in the fifth annual Northwest Ohio (NOWOH) Community Art Exhibition at Bowling Green State University have been announced.

  • Summer Reading List: Dr. Simon Morgan-Russell Jul 8, 2013 4:00 PM As a lifelong, avid reader, I'm never without a pile of books I'm reading all at once. My interests are pretty diverse, but I mostly read contemporary British fiction; books about Buddhist spirituality and practice; nonfiction that helps me understand people and cultures around me; books about food; and, well, more or less anything that someone recommends!

  • In subglacial lake, surprising life goes on Jul 8, 2013 3:59 PM Lake Vostok, buried under a glacier in Antarctica, is so dark, deep and cold that scientists had considered it a possible model for other planets, a place where nothing could live. However, work by Dr. Scott Rogers, a Bowling Green State University professor of biological sciences, and his colleagues has revealed a surprising variety of life forms possibly living and reproducing in this most extreme of environments. A paper published July 2 in PLOS ONE (Public Library of Science) details the thousands of species they identified through DNA and RNA sequencing.

  • Appetite for transformation Jul 8, 2013 3:58 PM First lady Michelle Obama brought the obesity epidemic to the forefront in 2010 with her Let's Move! campaign aimed at putting children on the path to a healthy future. Just as the first lady is working to transform a culture, so too is Dr. Mary-Jon Ludy, assistant professor in the School of Family and Consumer Sciences.

  • Stroh Center rap takes home top honor Jul 2, 2013 3:22 PM It’s gone viral on YouTube and clips have been shown on ESPN, now the Stroh Center opening video, also know as the Stroh Center Rap, is bringing home the gold.

  • Dubow studies ethnic, political violence’s effect on kids Jul 2, 2013 3:15 PM As ethnic and political conflicts proliferate around the world, violence has become part of people’s daily lives, including children’s. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in the war-torn Middle East.

  • Falcon swimmer headed to world university games Jul 1, 2013 4:02 PM First-year students face a long list of life-altering adjustments during the transition from high school to college life. In the case of BGSU's 425 student-athletes, that list of demands and sacrifices can be particularly challenging as academic responsibilities are balanced with the rigors of intercollegiate athletic competition. Now add the process of acclimating to myriad cultural differences as an international student, and you begin to understand the real-life crucible that freshman swimming sensation Daniela Carrillo conquered in her inaugural year as a Falcon.

  • New students SOAR through campus Jul 1, 2013 4:01 PM The month of May marked the end of a successful journey for thousands of BGSU students as they walked across the stage and accepted their diplomas. May also marked the beginning of a journey for the newest class at BGSU who arrived from across the country for Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR).

  • Summer Reading List: Nikki Chiricosta Jul 1, 2013 4:01 PM In the summertime, I enjoy lying out by the pool and indulging in a good book. I am a big proponent of reading a book and watching the movie, but I think you have to read the book first in order to gain a complete understanding. Movies don't always allow time for the intricate details and they often change the story a little. Here are some of my favorite books that are also movies.

  • Summer Reading List: Dash Yost Jun 24, 2013 2:17 PM I've worked for the same company, custom suit outfitter Tom James Company, since January 2007. I visit clients in their homes and offices. We have great relationships! Being in sales and leadership, I love to read books related to the principles of success. My favorite titles offer timeless insight for becoming successful in every aspect of life. We are all influenced by our attitudes and thoughts - positive or negative - and that idea helps me to be the best person I can be.

  • From biology to baseball Jun 24, 2013 2:16 PM Biologist Dr. Robert Romans was known as one of the University's most effective and beloved faculty members, so much so that in 1986 students chose him as recipient of the Master Teacher Award, considered BGSU's highest honor for teaching. Romans retired in 1994, and passed away May 11, 2007. Romans was an avid collector. This year, his wife, Jean, donated his collection of over 40,000 baseball cards, appraised at approximately $22,500, to BGSU's internationally known Browne Popular Culture Library.

  • War-torn childhoods Jun 24, 2013 2:13 PM As ethnic and political conflicts proliferate around the world, violence has become part of people's daily lives, including children's. Nowhere is this more prevalent than in the war-torn Middle East. BGSU psychologist Dr. Eric Dubow is part of an international, multidisciplinary team studying the long-term effects of violence on children and, perhaps more importantly, looking for factors that may confer a degree of protection from its impact so that parents, communities and social agencies can provide effective support to the most vulnerable victims of circumstance.

  • BGSU faculty help Toledo’s Holocaust survivors ‘bear witness’ Jun 22, 2013 3:24 PM Six individuals, each from a different background but united in their common experience in the Holocaust, are featured in a powerful new documentary from Toledo, Ohio. “Bearing Witness: The Voices of Our Survivors” provides a forum for these six remarkable people – the last known survivors in Toledo — to tell their stories in their own words. The film will be broadcast at 8 p.m. July 5 on WGTE-TV public television as part of its “Toledo Stories” series.

  • Learning to speak the language of 'Big Data' Jun 17, 2013 2:19 PM In an increasingly data-driven world, businesses need an interpreter to make sense of what all the data they are collecting have to say to them. BGSU is preparing students and business people to learn that language through an undergraduate specialization in business analytics and intelligence and a brand new master of analytics program. There are few comparable degree programs at peer institutions.

  • Navigating a life in science Jun 17, 2013 2:18 PM Her email signature is a quote from Leonardo da Vinci: "Learning never exhausts the mind." For senior Merissa Acerbi, hands-on engagement in neuroscience has proven a wellspring of inspiration and discovery. She began her first research experience just one month into freshman year.

  • Summer Reading List: Gary Swegan Jun 17, 2013 2:17 PM My reading tends toward several broad themes, which include fiction, sports-related nonfiction, leadership, and religious/spiritual. My two favorite authors are John Grisham and John Feinstein.

  • ‘All Hands on Deck’ part of Independence Day festivities Jun 12, 2013 3:19 PM It’s “All Hands on Deck” at Bowling Green State University for a memorable Independence Day this year. BGSU is calling all community members to the lively, patriotic musical revue.

  • Deadline approaches to apply for ‘From the Top’ Jun 12, 2013 3:17 PM It’s last call for young musicians to apply to audition for National Public Radio’s popular program “From the Top.” The preeminent showcase for young musicians will come to Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts on Sept. 28 to record a radio broadcast in Kobacker Hall.

  • Coach-approved wisdom for fathers: Alumnus Tom Limbert is the author of 'Dad's Playbook' Jun 10, 2013 2:22 PM Parenting is a lot like coaching. That's the concept behind the first book by alumnus Tom Limbert '91: "Dad's Playbook: Wisdom for Fathers from the Greatest Coaches of All Time."

  • The little team that could Jun 10, 2013 2:21 PM In 2005, a northwest Ohio high school baseball team finished the season with a 6-17 record. The team from Gibsonburg shook off its losing record and won the state championship against all odds. The story of these unlikely champions is the heart of alumnus Bob Mahaffey's film "Gibsonburg."

  • Summer Reading List: Shannon Spencer Jun 10, 2013 2:20 PM There are so many reasons to read often, and to read the best stuff you can get your hands on. In my job, I meet new people constantly. Whether I'm working directly with the University's generous alumni and friends, our dedicated student callers in the Telefund, or BGSU class reunion guests, a conversation about a great book can be the perfect icebreaker when meeting someone for the first time. I love when new friends recommend titles, and often those books become my new favorites.

  • Fish sense Jun 3, 2013 2:23 PM What does the Office of Naval Research (ONR) want with a bunch of fish? To help design a better Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), of course. Dr. Sheryl Coombs, a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Bowling Green State University, received a grant to help do just that.

  • Summer Reading List: Grounds for Thought Jun 3, 2013 2:23 PM I love a good book that can illuminate the beauty of an ordinary life, take me on a grand adventure, or educate and inform. Stories help us reflect upon the connections that bind and support us.

  • Summer Reading List: Bill Schurk May 27, 2013 9:55 AM For me, reading is more of a year-round marathon than a summertime sprint. I review piles of the best sound recordings-related books as a member of the Awards for Excellence Committee within the Association for Recorded Sound Collections.

  • Student-athlete Brooke Pleger hammers records May 27, 2013 9:53 AM When she winds up and launches that hefty ball and chain in competition, BGSU student-athlete Brooke Pleger isn’t thinking about breaking records in the hammer throw. She isn’t thinking at all, actually. Plenty of that happens during practice.

  • Neighborhood change, violence focus of new study May 27, 2013 9:10 AM Three faculty members in the Department of Sociology will be digging deeper into the issue of neighborhood change and violence in adolescence and early adulthood thanks to a $417,000 grant from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

  • Alumna makes history May 20, 2013 10:36 AM Being promoted to the rank of rear admiral in the United States Coast Guard is a great achievement. Being only the third woman to serve as the military aide to a U.S. President (Bill Clinton), and now to Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, is making history.

  • The NFL comes to campus May 20, 2013 10:35 AM Dick Maxwell '70 looked around the room and saw the makings of a pretty decent football team. But this collection of quarterbacks and linebackers and wide receivers was not there to work on passing and blocking and tackling. The group of 20 current and former National Football League players came to BGSU with their next career in mind.

  • Broadway’s Jody Madaras to join BGSU Musical Theatre Camp May 14, 2013 3:22 PM High school singers with a love for musical theatre can get an insider’s perspective from Broadway performer Jody Madaras, guest artist at Bowling Green State University’s Musical Theatre Camp.

  • NFL players become BGSU ‘students’ at communications boot camp May 14, 2013 3:21 PM Bowling Green State University has some unusual “summer school” students this week. Twenty-three current and former NFL players — including 12-year NFL veteran Charlie Batch, 2012 Patriots Hall of Fame inductee Troy Brown, and 2001 Heisman Trophy winner Eric Crouch — are attending the first-ever NFL Sports Journalism and Communications Boot Camp, from May 13-16.

  • Winning hearts and awards May 13, 2013 3:25 PM “Bearing Witness: The Voices of Our Survivors,” a documentary film by Heather Elliott-Famularo of Bowling Green State University, had its world premiere on April 8 at the Palm Beach International Film Festival (PBIFF), where it was one of the two winners of the Audience Favorite Award for Best Documentary.

  • The Growth of a Story May 13, 2013 3:24 PM “It had wine. It had Prohibition. It had gangsters. It had money. And, it was about the history of California,” Dr. Lawrence Coates mused, when asked about the inspiration for his third novel, “The Garden of the World.” But, as is often the case when writing a novel, the maturation of the story took time, though the fruit of his labor has been sweet, as Coates recently accepted the 2013 Nancy Dasher Award for the work, presented by the College English Association of Ohio.

  • Falcon Flames create new four-year scholarships at BGSU May 13, 2013 10:37 AM Paul Joseph Hooker was born in Orrville, Ohio in 1952. His mother died when he was 7 years old, and his father, who worked on the railroad, raised him and his four siblings. He matriculated to Bowling Green State University after graduating from Orrville High School in 1971. It was there that he met is partner for life, Nadine Margo Plasteras.

  • From football star to music man May 13, 2013 10:37 AM Before running to gigs as Detroit's "blues man," Paul Miles '74 was running down field for the Falcons. The performer recently reflected on his award-winning music career, and how it accidentally started at Bowling Green State University.

  • Bleeding brown and orange May 6, 2013 10:42 AM Philanthropist Bob Sebo '58 of Salem, Ohio was surprised and thrilled to be recognized with an honorary doctorate, the highest honor bestowed by the University, during commencement exercises in May.

  • A passion for teaching May 6, 2013 10:40 AM "Manage each moment." Those three words seem to be the mantra of life and education for Kasey Hagemyer. Hagemyer is married with three small children, ages 5 to 9, and a May graduate with a degree in middle childhood education.

  • New outlook on life May 6, 2013 10:39 AM Lohse, a senior, College of Business, from Defiance, Ohio knew that he wanted to attend BGSU, but finding a way to pay for tuition was very difficult. Both of his parents were diagnosed with cancer: his mother with melanoma and his father with liver cancer. With high medical bills Lohse couldn't ask on them to cover the bills. But, through a combination of BGSU scholarships, federal loans and grants, he was able to cover the costs of tuition and attend BGSU.

  • BFFs follow same path to nursing May 6, 2013 10:38 AM Lifelong friends Tiffany Nagel and Jena Aichholz have a new milestone to celebrate together. As of May 3, they both have earned their Registered Nurse-Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees from BGSU's College of Health and Human Services.

  • Youngest BGSU graduate of 2013 dreams of dental school May 6, 2013 10:38 AM As other students his age claim their high school diploma, Logan Wolph is celebrating the bachelor's degree in biology he has earned cum laude at Bowling Green State University. He will turn 18 in August, and aspires to enter a graduate program in dentistry in the future.

  • BGSU students, faculty honored for making service part of learning May 1, 2013 3:30 PM Bowling Green State University faculty, staff and students’ contributions to the community and engagement with community partners was honored at the Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Awards program hosted April 22 by the BGSU Office of Service-Learning and Civic Action Leaders Program.

  • Series tickets on sale for BGSU Festival Series May 1, 2013 3:29 PM The College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University invites the community to “Experience the Top” during the 2013-14 Festival Series. Highlighting performances in a variety of categories, the series features artists who are rising to the top. Series tickets are available now online at the BGSU box office.

  • BGSU issues call for young musician applicants for ‘From the Top’ May 1, 2013 3:28 PM Accomplished young classical musicians from northwest Ohio are invited to audition for a chance to appear on National Public Radio’s popular program “From the Top.” Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will host a live taping of the preeminent showcase for young musicians, to be recorded at the Moore Musical Arts Center Sept. 28. The event will lead off the college’s 2013-14 Festival Series.

  • Falcon Cheerleaders Bring Home Gold Medal May 1, 2013 3:26 PM Four BGSU cheerleaders, along with assistant coach David Clemons, earned gold medals at the 2013 International Cheer Union World Championships April 15-26. Abbey Pilgrim, Rebekah Pastor, Michelle Bowles and Megan Gill represented BGSU in a field of 70 participating countries.

  • A difficult path Apr 29, 2013 2:54 PM “College was never going to be my thing,” laughed BGSU Firelands student Felicia Turner who is poised to graduate with a degree in criminal justice on May 3, “but life is definitely a chain of events and my unfortunate circumstances gratefully led me to college.” Felica’s journey has certainly not been the typical path to a bachelor’s degree and her obstacles have been equally as unique.

  • Commitment to higher education runs in the family Apr 29, 2013 2:16 PM Growing up in a world that has always revolved around a university atmosphere began to influence Sarah Trusz at a young age. "There is something about being immersed in the culture of a college campus that really draws me in. I can't imagine not having the opportunities that higher education provides," she said.

  • Engineering a new path Apr 29, 2013 2:02 PM Ohio's Mr. Football of 2007 is graduating from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor's degree in engineering technology and enough good memories and great friends to last a lifetime.

  • The sound of music Apr 29, 2013 1:54 PM A broken reed or sticky keys are the variables most saxophonists face during live performance. But living with hearing loss has prepared music education major Jacob Kopcienski to overcome to a wider range of variables during his own performances: even the batteries going dead in his hearing aids. The disability hasn't stopped him from collecting awards as a top student in the BGSU College of Musical Arts.

  • General Anita Gallentine among BGSU commencement speakers Apr 26, 2013 3:39 PM Bowling Green State University will celebrate its 276th graduation in three ceremonies in the Stroh Center on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4. The total number of diplomas being awarded is 2,092, including 380 degrees granted through the Graduate College.

  • Lillios to teach electroacoustic performance in Greece as Fulbright scholar Apr 26, 2013 3:38 PM As Dr. Elainie Lillios goes about preparing for the end of the semester at Bowling Green State University, getting ready for a premiere of her work in South Carolina in June and for her commission to compose in Paris this fall, she is also spending some time each day learning Greek.

  • BGSU team wins design award for Toledo project Apr 24, 2013 3:41 PM Bowling Green State University faculty and alumni have helped put Toledo “on the map” as it were, and the public can read about their International Design Award-winning efforts in the March issue of HOW magazine.

  • First student film premieres at BGSU’s Wolfe Center for the Arts Apr 24, 2013 3:40 PM It was his first course at Bowling Green State University as a freshman: Introduction to Sociology Honors, 11 a.m. on Mondays. In that class, Ethan Roberts learned the basics of the social sciences — theories, case studies and experiments. He also almost accidentally discovered the theme of his senior year Honors Project and Independent Study.

  • Meet scholarship recipient Rachel Rine Apr 22, 2013 3:46 PM For Rachel Rine, BGSU just felt right. Her instincts were confirmed by a hefty scholarship package made possible through the generosity of BGSU donors and the Office of Admissions. When she graduates in December 2013, she'll do so without a single student loan.

  • The green list Apr 22, 2013 3:45 PM Bowling Green State University has special reason to celebrate Earth Day this year. The University will be included in The Princeton Review's "Guide to 322 Green Colleges," released on April 16. The publication comes as the University is in the midst of an array of Earth Week environmental activities, on campus and in partnership with city and county agencies and organizations.

  • Student to bike over 3,000 miles for a cause Apr 22, 2013 3:21 PM VIDEO: Junior Beth Langenderfer is rolling along to fight multiple sclerosis.

  • Listening from the heart Apr 22, 2013 8:44 AM Listening - It's harder than you think. In today's digital world, where people turn to faceless technology to communicate with others, the art of listening sometimes seems to be lost. But it's making a comeback on the BGSU campus and now, thanks to concerned students, at Toledo's Ronald McDonald House.

  • BGSU to welcome educational rights champion Jonathan Kozol Apr 19, 2013 3:42 PM Jonathan Kozol, longtime national leader in advocating for the educational rights of children, will speak at Bowling Green State University April 26 as part of the “Setting the Pace Lecture Series” hosted by the College of Education and Human Development.

  • BGSU students to share economic development findings with area leaders Apr 17, 2013 3:44 PM Civic and University leaders will gather to hear findings and recommendations on an array of community needs at the Bowling Green State University Economic Development Summit April 24.

  • BGSU to host robotics competition for middle, high school teams Apr 17, 2013 3:43 PM Bowling Green State University has joined forces with BEST Robotics Inc. to host for the first time this fall a robotics competition for area middle and high school students.

  • An educator's educator Apr 15, 2013 8:47 AM Not only does he teach education, Dr. Timothy Murnen models the role of an educator — constantly seeking new knowledge while striving to provide his students an optimal learning experience. In recognition of his contributions to his students’ growth, they have chosen him as the 2013 Master Teacher.

  • Student teachers walk a mile in parents' shoes Apr 15, 2013 8:47 AM Walk a mile in someone else’s shoes, and maybe you’ll understand what their life is really like. That’s just what Bowling Green State University students have been doing as part of the Parent Professional Partnership (PPP) course in the College of Education and Human Development. The class embeds parents of students with disabilities in the class and requires students to spend time with the family of a child with a disability.

  • From tornadoes to dancing Apr 15, 2013 8:46 AM VIDEO: From Tornadoes to Dancing: Student from India bridges cultures at BGSU.

  • Innovative program celebrates anniversary Apr 15, 2013 8:45 AM It put Bowling Green State University at the forefront of an emerging trend in higher education and brought the University national recognition, but 15 years ago it was just an idea – enhancing learning by bringing students with similar interest together under one roof in “learning communities.”

  • Rick Valicenti ’73 empowers art students to trust their creativity Apr 12, 2013 1:00 AM Rick Valicenti ’73 is a celebrated graphic designer who leads an award-winning design firm and is recognized by the White House for his lifetime contributions to his industry. But none of that matters much during the alumnus’s visits to BGSU, because his focus is building the confidence of students.

  • Gorman honored for continued service to students Apr 11, 2013 3:48 PM Thomas Gorman, an assistant dean and director of advising in the College of Health and Human Services at Bowling Green State University, received the President's Award for Academic Advising of Undergraduate Students at the Faculty Recognition Awards April 10.

  • Benedict honored for continued service to students, faculty Apr 11, 2013 3:47 PM The Bowling Green State University Department of Economics is doubly fortunate to have Dr. Mary Ellen Benedict, Distinguished Teaching Professor of economics, as its chair. She is a valued mentor to students and faculty alike, and always gives freely of her time and considerable wisdom.

  • Zeng is BGSU’s 2013 Outstanding Young Scholar Apr 11, 2013 11:01 AM In the four short years since receiving her Ph.D. from Southern Methodist University and joining the Bowling Green State University economics faculty, Dr. Zheng Zeng has already produced a significant body of work, with more in the pipeline. Her achievement and potential have been recognized with the Outstanding Young Scholar Award, given to enhance the academic career of junior faculty by providing discretionary funds for the support of future scholarly activities.

  • Terry-Fritsch honored for nurturing student’s passion for research Apr 11, 2013 11:00 AM Dr. Allie Terry-Fritsch, an associate professor in the Department of Art History at Bowling Green State University, received the Elliot L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Basic Research/Creative Work at the Faculty Recognition Awards April 10.

  • Spallinger recognized for community involvement Apr 11, 2013 10:58 AM Kimberly Spallinger, an instructor in the Department of English at Bowling Green State University, received the Community Involvement Award and was recognized the Faculty Recognition Awards ceremony April 10.

  • Odafe recognized for departmental leadership Apr 11, 2013 10:56 AM Dr. Victor Odafe, chair of the Department of Natural and Social Sciences at Bowling Green State University Firelands, received the Chair/School Director Leadership Award and was recognized at the Faculty Recognition Awards ceremony April 10. Presented by Faculty Senate, the award includes a $1,000 cash prize and commemorative plaque.

  • Messer-Kruse adds BGSU research award to scholarly accolades Apr 11, 2013 10:54 AM Bowling Green State University’s Olscamp Research Award is based upon a faculty member’s outstanding scholarly or artistic achievements over the previous three years. For Dr. Timothy Messer-Kruse, those have been banner years in terms of professional accomplishment.

  • An educator’s educator: Murnen named Master Teacher Apr 11, 2013 10:52 AM Not only does he teach education, Dr. Timothy Murnen models the role of an educator — constantly seeking new knowledge while striving to provide his students an optimal learning experience. In recognition of his contributions to his students’ growth, they have chosen him as the 2013 Master Teacher.

  • Mora honored for helping BGSU students present research on and off campus Apr 11, 2013 10:50 AM Dr. Cordula Mora, a research assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at Bowling Green State University, was presented the Elliot L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Basic Research/Creative Work at the Faculty Recognition Awards April 10.

  • Manning honored as Distinguished Research Professor Apr 11, 2013 10:48 AM Bowling Green State University sociology professor Dr. Wendy Manning was recognized at the April 10 Faculty Recognition Reception for being named a Distinguished Research Professor.

  • Folkins honored for ongoing distinguished service Apr 11, 2013 10:45 AM As a scholar, faculty member, colleague and administrator, Dr. John Folkins, a professor of communication sciences and disorders, has been a leader at Bowling Green State University for the past 10 years. He was recognized by Faculty Senate with the Distinguished Service Award at the April 10 Faculty Excellence Awards ceremony.

  • Fallon receives award for collaborative research with graduate students Apr 11, 2013 10:42 AM Dr. L. Fleming Fallon, a Distinguished Teaching Professor of Public Health in the College of Health and Human Services at Bowling Green State University, received the President's Award for Collaborative Research and Creative Work at the Faculty Recognition Awards April 10.

  • A smooth transition Apr 8, 2013 8:50 AM Less than 25 percent of Ohioans have a bachelor's degree-a statistic that is causing government and prospective employers a great deal of concern when it comes to an educated workforce. With Governor John Kasich emphasizing the need for more college graduates, with a shorter time to degree completion, universities across the state are being called upon to do more. Rising to the challenge, BGSU has increased its outreach to prospective students by adding online programs, making it easier to transfer from community colleges, and connecting with international students.

  • Scales are shifting in family earnings Apr 8, 2013 8:49 AM Things are changing in the United States when it comes to the relative earnings among family members, and not always for the better financially. The Great Recession of 2007-09 has caused some shifts in earnings among dual-earner married couples, including a marked rise in the number of wives who are earning more than their husbands.

  • Demand drives growth for major Apr 8, 2013 8:48 AM It's hot. It's versatile. It's in demand by employers. It is one of the fastest growing programs in the BGSU College of Business Administration - supply chain management. Record numbers of students are adopting the major and earning jobs well before graduation in the discipline, which allows them to pursue careers in logistics, purchasing and operations.

  • The man behind the medals Apr 8, 2013 8:48 AM As a strength coach with the United States Olympic Committee, Rob Schwartz '00, Colorado Springs, Colo., helped at least 30 Olympians to capture medals this summer games. He was busy behind the scenes of the London 2012 Olympics, a decade after his first job as a strength coach for Falcon Athletics.

  • BGSU gets hands-on for Earth Month Apr 5, 2013 11:04 AM Bowling Green State University has special cause to celebrate Earth Day this year. The University will be included in the 2013 edition of the Princeton Review’s “Guide to 322 Green Colleges.”

  • Ferrari presents ‘Ferrari’ to Connie Molnar Apr 4, 2013 11:12 AM Although she is naturally a quiet person, Connie Molnar’s influence is felt all across the Bowling Green State University campus and she has helped BGSU earn state recognition. When it came time for nominations for the 2013 Michael R. Ferrari Award, Molnar’s colleagues felt it was time for her to take her well-deserved place in the spotlight.

  • ‘Spring Awakening’ musical explores teen issues Apr 4, 2013 11:10 AM Like tender green shoots pushing their way up through the earth, adolescents are impelled by nature’s irresistible forces, often leaving them terribly vulnerable. On April 18, the Bowling Green State University Department of Theatre and Film will present the musical “Spring Awakening,” capturing the timeless pain and poignancy of youth.

  • Exhibit to showcase the power of art in healing Apr 4, 2013 11:08 AM Bowling Green State University will showcase the power of art in healing this month through an exhibition of The Chemo Paintings by Dorothy Uber Bryan and related activities for the community. The exhibit and events honor the legacy of the late Bowling Green philanthropist, who was committed to helping those with cancer.

  • Worldwide heavy metal Apr 1, 2013 8:53 AM Underlying the raucous guitars and thunderous noise of a heavy metal concert is a philosophical outlook and aesthetic that has long resonated with people around the world and continues to create new fans every day, particularly outside the U.S.

  • Alumni: Need help rolling along the want ads? Apr 1, 2013 8:52 AM The job was worth moving his entire family across the country. That is, until the professional he was meant to replace decided not to quit. As Marc Levey '99 became a job seeker in a city 2,000 miles away from the extensive professional network it had taken 15 years to build, he looked to his alma mater for guidance.

  • Do they have the next big idea? Apr 1, 2013 8:51 AM Nine ideas. Four investors. Are these the next big ideas in business? Find out at The Hatch on April 10. Like the TV show Shark Tank, BGSU student entrepreneurs will present their ideas to a panel of investors, including several BGSU alumni, who will decide if they want to help fund the business. The audience will hear the pitches and find out who receives the funds to make their business idea a reality during this live and interactive event.

  • BGSU's miracle child comes full circle Apr 1, 2013 8:51 AM "I want to be one of them!" said 11-year old Natalie Swiecicki in awe as she experienced Dance Marathon for the first time. She remembers walking into the Student Recreation Center and watching people screaming and dancing. She also remembers being drawn to the stage and looking up at "those crazy people" with superhero admiration. Currently a junior at Bowling Green State University majoring in Human Development and Family Studies, Swiecicki's wish has come true. Her first experience with Dance Marathon was as a miracle child; but now, having come full circle, she leads the dance event as one of those crazy morale captains.

  • Leadership is focus of 2013 Baker Lecture Mar 29, 2013 3:22 PM “Leading the Way to Healthier Communities: How Leadership Can Strengthen Public Health” is the topic for the 14th annual Ned E. Baker Lecture in Public Health on April 4.

  • Global metal: scholars converge to explore musical culture Mar 27, 2013 3:32 PM The Department of Popular Culture at Bowling Green State University will welcome a host of “metal studies” scholars to share their research and celebrate the musical culture’s endurance at the Heavy Metal and Popular Culture International Conference, to be held April 4-7. The organizers believe it to be the largest academic heavy metal conference in history.

  • New music from Bowling Green comes to NYC Mar 27, 2013 3:30 PM Considered by many the magnetic north for new music lovers, BGSU has been at the edge of the new music scene for over 40 years, and on April 3 the university will bring its renowned program to Le Poisson Rouge, in Greenwich Village. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m.

  • Hugh Masekela closes out BGSU Festival Series Mar 27, 2013 3:27 PM The Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts concludes the 2012-13 Festival Series with renowned South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela. He will perform with his band at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, in Kobacker Hall of Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Public invited to view healthcare diagnostics truck Mar 27, 2013 3:26 PM Bowling Green State University’s Medical Laboratory Science program is hosting the 80-foot long Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics truck on campus April 2-3.

  • Social media focus of entrepreneurship week at BGSU Mar 27, 2013 3:24 PM The “Dale Carnegie of social media” will coach business people on how to make friends and influence people through online connections at the Sebo Series in Entrepreneurship at Bowling Green State University on April 12. This year, the Sebo event caps off Entrepreneurship Week (E-Week), April 8-12, at BGSU.

  • Environmental activist to keynote BGSU Latino studies conference Mar 27, 2013 3:23 PM Dr. David Cleary, director of agriculture at The Nature Conservancy, will be the keynote speaker for Bowling Green State University’s fourth annual Latin America and Latino/a Studies Conference on March 28.

  • Finding common ground Mar 25, 2013 10:05 AM Although the languages they speak and the classrooms they use may be vastly different, when you put teachers from around the globe together they all want to focus on one thing-how to become better teachers. For the past six weeks, 20 teachers from 17 countries have immersed themselves in professional development workshops and American culture. The holistic program has enabled them to learn more about themselves as teachers and the way of life in the United States, but has also presented the BGSU community and several local schools the opportunity to learn about their cultures.

  • The heartbeat of new music Mar 25, 2013 9:43 AM Pop, rock, country, alt country, classical, jazz ... today's music can usually be classified by genre. But what exactly is "contemporary" or "new" music? Defying musical definition, contemporary music composers often write pieces for classical instruments but take advantage of the technological advancements of today, creating sounds that can both emotionally move and challenge audience perceptions of what music can and should be.

  • CSI:BG Mar 25, 2013 9:07 AM The announcement by the state last spring that it would build a Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation crime lab on campus prompted the creation of a new focus area at the University. Starting next fall, the departments of criminal justice, chemistry and biology will offer undergraduate specializations in forensic sciences.

  • Alumni honors professor for fueling his energy research Mar 20, 2013 11:30 AM Upali Weerasooriya '77 of Austin, Texas has developed new ways to draw every precious drop of fossil fuels out of existing oil wells through his chemical research of surfactants.

  • New marketing frontier Mar 18, 2013 10:09 AM The United States has seen a dramatic shift from a manufacturing-based economy to one centered on services, with nearly half of today's Fortune 500 companies considered service-based. In keeping with this shift, the College of Business Administration has created a specialization focused on sales and services marketing to prepare students for leadership in expanding service-based industries such as insurance, finance and professional services.

  • Meet scholarship recipient Mike Reilly Mar 18, 2013 10:08 AM Thanks to scholarships, student loan debt won't limit Mike Reilly after graduation. He expects to graduate in May, 2014 with a bachelor's degree and debt less than $20,000.

  • On the hunt for 'super-killers' Mar 18, 2013 10:06 AM Survival is the name of the game even among marine bacteria, research by BGSU biologist Dr. Hans Wildschutte shows. In the competition for food, some have genetically adapted to become "super-killers," able to fend off other unrelated populations of bacteria in their area while remaining "friendly" toward closer relatives.

  • I-O Psychology grad program third in nation: U.S. News & World Report Mar 15, 2013 3:33 PM Bowling Green State University’s longstanding reputation in the area of Industrial and Organizational Psychology has garnered it the number three position in U.S. News and World Report’s 2014 listing of best graduate programs in the discipline, up a notch from last year.

  • Pro Musica hosts Bowling Green Chamber Music Competition Mar 13, 2013 3:34 PM Pro Musica will host the seventh annual Bowling Green Chamber Music Competition on Saturday (March 16) and Sunday (March 17) at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts.

  • Ohio Supreme Court Justice to Address Honor Society Inductees Mar 11, 2013 3:35 PM Outstanding Bowling Green State University students will hear from Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judith L. French, when she addresses inductees into five University honor societies on March 15.

  • Improving teacher quality Mar 11, 2013 10:10 AM In response to the changing landscape of education, teachers need to change the way they teach. BGSU science and mathematics faculty are creating pathways for this change by modeling best practices. BGSU College of Education and Human Development faculty have received four Improving Teacher Quality (ITQ) state grants from the Ohio Board of Regents, totaling more than $385,000.

  • Student to lobby Congress for juvenile diabetes research Mar 11, 2013 10:09 AM Since she was 3 years old, diabetes has been a part of Angelica Fox's life. The senior from Bowling Green will now get the chance to lobby Congress for more funding for juvenile diabetes research during a trip to Washington, D.C., this week. Fox was chosen by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's (JDRF) Promise Campaign, which works to build relationships with members of Congress.

  • ‘The Merry Widow’ waltzes onto BGSU stage Mar 8, 2013 3:36 PM Celebrate one remarkably romantic night in Paris in June of 1914 with “The Merry Widow,” performed March 22 and 24 in the Wolfe Center for the Arts at Bowling Green State University.

  • Bestselling author of ‘Llama Llama’ books visits kids’ literacy day Mar 5, 2013 10:32 AM BOWLING GREEN, O.—Children’s author and illustrator Anna Dewdney, best known for her books starring Llama Llama, is the featured speaker at the Joseph and Judith Conda Family Literacy in the Park event on Saturday, March 16, on Bowling Green State University’s campus.

  • State of the State Conference focuses on equity, opportunity and diversity Mar 4, 2013 10:34 AM Representatives across the spectrum will converge on Bowling Green State University March 21 for the annual State of the State Conference, where close to 200 Ohioans will come together to engage in conversation about issues in equity, opportunity and diversity. The event is slated from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Lessons from Fukushima nuclear disaster focus of Lamb Peace Lecture Mar 1, 2013 10:36 AM On the second anniversary of Japan’s Fukushima nuclear disaster, prize-winning author Cecile Pineda will speak on “Nuclear Power and the Consequences of Fukushima” in this year’s Lamb Peace Lecture at Bowling Green State University.

  • Making Sense of 'Big Data' Feb 25, 2013 4:48 PM In a now nearly iconic story, a father is outraged when he finds coupons for pregnancy-related items sent to his teenage daughter by Target, only to discover that she is indeed pregnant. How did the giant retailer know such an intimate detail about her before her own father did? The answer: Data mining.

  • Talk to me Feb 25, 2013 4:47 PM At first glance, Mengrong Zou and Christopher Dreliszak don't appear to have much in common. Zou is a graduate student in applied statistics from Hunan, China; Dreliszak a freshman from Pittsburgh majoring in film production. The two met through the University's "matchmaking" office, specializing in international relationships. It's not a romantic partnering service, though. Instead, its focus is language, culture and friendship.

  • BGSU sets room and board rates, plans improvements Feb 23, 2013 5:09 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees addressed a packed agenda of financial and campus construction items, from room and board rates to building renovations, at its Feb. 22 meeting, held at BGSU Firelands.

  • A transformational gift Feb 21, 2013 4:49 PM BGSU's 18 intercollegiate sports are blessed with some of the world's most supportive and enthusiastic fans. Even so, Lee and Marge Meserve have stood out for their faithful - some would say extraordinary - attendance across multiple Falcon sports for the past several decades.

  • Alumna developing better ways to vote Feb 20, 2013 4:50 PM When the unlikely results of a recall election turned a movie star into California governor in 2003, BGSU alumna Lori Steele ’86 recognized a business opportunity that changed her career. She is founder, Chairman and CEO of Everyone Counts, a company that develops software for balloting and has facilitated web-based elections around the world.

  • Wester explores gothic view of African American history Feb 18, 2013 5:07 PM BOWLING GREEN, O.—African Americans over the past 200 years have not needed to read stories about ghosts and haunted mansions to experience horror. Their own lives have too often been the source of true terror, said Dr. Maisha Wester, an assistant professor of English and American culture studies at Bowling Green State University. But a number of African American writers have embraced the gothic genre of literature to express the madness and danger of black people’s existence.

  • ‘Romance of Race’ reveals rich cultural history Feb 18, 2013 5:04 PM A new book by Dr. Jolie Sheffer is further confirmation that one should never doubt the power of the pen. “The Romance of Race: Incest, Miscegenation, and Multiculturalism in the United States, 1890-1930,” published in January by Rutgers University Press, explains the role of minority women writers and reformers in the creation of modern American multiculturalism.

  • BGSU presents its first ‘tweet friendly’ concert Feb 18, 2013 5:02 PM The College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University has become social media savvy, and will host its first “tweet friendly” concert, featuring the University Band, at 8 p.m. Feb. 22 in Kobacker Hall at Moore Musical Arts Center. The performance is free and open to the public.

  • Studet Legacy Campaign: Tag, you're it Feb 18, 2013 2:06 PM Students leading the Legacy Campaign are challenging fellow students to a unique game of tag: decorating campus landmarks with orange price tags to call on peers to commit a little cash to BGSU.

  • Frida: Chosen to die, destined to live Feb 18, 2013 2:05 PM To many who walk the halls at BGSU Firelands, Frida Gashumba looks like any other student; but her horn-rimmed glasses and compelling dark eyes mask the face of someone who has endured great tragedy and lived to share her experiences.

  • A 'presidential' welcome for students and families Feb 11, 2013 3:14 PM High school students and their families are invited to sample a taste of college life at Bowling Green State University during the 17th annual Presidents' Day open house Monday, Feb. 18.

  • The look of love Feb 11, 2013 3:12 PM Wedding proposals can range from the simple to the elaborate. Some people even like to involve their favorite University!

  • American family ties Feb 11, 2013 2:11 PM A new book by Dr. Jolie Sheffer is further confirmation that one should never doubt the power of the pen. "The Romance of Race: Incest, Miscegenation, and Multiculturalism in the United States, 1890-1930," published in January by Rutgers University Press, explains the role of minority women writers and reformers in the creation of modern American multiculturalism.

  • A 'super' weekend in the big easy Feb 11, 2013 2:07 PM Celebrity handlers, football retrievers, bead givers - eight sport management students held all those titles and more during a whirlwind weekend of volunteering at Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans. The students are all members of the Sport Management Alliance (SMA) an undergraduate student organization that put together the trip. Senior Hunter Haas, vice president of the SMA, started the planning process last fall.

  • Finding love has no expiration date Feb 10, 2013 4:12 PM People may think that online dating is only for the young, but individuals over the age of 60 are the fastest growing demographic in online dating. However, they may be looking for different qualities in their relationships than their younger counterparts.

  • 'Screams from Shadowed Places' Feb 8, 2013 2:06 PM African Americans over the past 200 years have not needed to read stories about ghosts and haunted mansions to experience horror. Their own lives have too often been the source of true terror. But a number of African American writers have embraced the gothic genre of literature to express the madness and danger of black people's existence.

  • Duo pianists Anderson and Roe perform on BGSU Festival Series Feb 6, 2013 4:59 PM The duo piano team of Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe will present the next performance in Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts Festival Series at 8 p.m. Feb. 9 in Kobacker Hall of Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Closing the circle: Rhonda Sewell Feb 4, 2013 3:26 PM "I guess I've come full circle," said Rhonda Sewell, adjunct instructor in the Department of Journalism and Public Relations, School of Media and Communication, and faculty adviser to the student Association of Black Journalists. "I was actually raised in the Alpha (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.) house at BGSU during my dad's undergraduate career during the 1960s.

  • Meet scholarship recipient Katia Castile Feb 4, 2013 3:25 PM After years of part-time study, the Mruk Family Scholarship is helping this non-traditional student to earn dual degrees from BGSU Firelands within the next year. Katia faced several challenges that threatened her plans to finish her college education.

  • Pioneering the classrooms of tomorrow Feb 4, 2013 3:24 PM There’s only one university in Ohio offering undergraduates an Inclusive Early Childhood (IEC) Education program—and that’s Bowling Green State University. Beginning this fall, students will be able to earn two teaching licenses through one program—pre-kindergarten to third-grade early childhood and pre-kindergarten to third-grade intervention specialist, plus an Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities certificate. The combination of these licenses and certificate will allow graduates to teach young children with and without disabilities in integrated settings.

  • Inaugural arrangements Feb 4, 2013 3:23 PM For many, the opportunity to live their life's dream takes a backseat to life's realities, but not so for Ryan Nowlin, BGSU alumnus and staff arranger for the“President's Own” United States Marine Band. However, daring to believe he could live his dream propelled Nowlin last month into a spotlight he could never have predicted, when he had the“amazing and humbling” opportunity to participate in the Inauguration of President Obama, including arranging pieces for Kelly Clarkson and Beyoncé.

  • Young adulthood marked by relationship ‘churning’ Jan 31, 2013 4:52 PM It’s a tumultuous time in life — the late teens, early 20s — especially when it comes to relationships. That instability is the focus of a new study from the National Center for Family and Marriage Research (NCFMR) at Bowling Green State University.

  • Peace Corps expands Paul D. Coverdell fellows partnership with BGSU Jan 29, 2013 4:50 PM Peace Corps and Bowling Green State University are expanding the degree opportunities available through the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program, which provides significant graduate school scholarships to returned Peace Corps volunteers. The expansion gives BGSU one of the largest Coverdell fellows programs in the country.

  • Elizabeth Smart to share story at BGSU Jan 29, 2013 4:48 PM Elizabeth Smart, who was abducted as a teen and held captive for nine months, will be at Bowling Green State University next month to share “My Story,” a reference to the title of her newly released memoir about how she survived and forged a new life after her abduction.

  • State of the Region Conference offers economic outlook Jan 24, 2013 4:45 PM Now that we’ve sidestepped the fiscal cliff, at least in the short term, what is the longer-range economic picture for the region? Civic and business leaders will hear the thoughts of economic experts at the 11th annual State of the Region Conference, hosted by Bowling Green State University’s Center for Regional Development on Feb. 1 in Perrysburg.

  • BGSU cheerleading reaches new heights at national championship Jan 22, 2013 4:44 PM The Bowling Green State University cheerleading team made history Jan. 19 during the 2013 Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) College Cheerleading National Championship at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla. The team finished second in the nation, which is the highest a Mid-American Conference school has ever placed.

  • Falcon Health Center taking shape Jan 17, 2013 4:40 PM Bowling Green State University and Wood County Hospital (WCH) have signed an agreement for the creation of the Falcon Health Center, a new University health center that will be operated by the hospital and replace the present Student Health Services building on campus. The new facility will be located at the corner of East Wooster Street and South College Drive.

  • Falcon Millionaires @ BGSU receives donation Jan 14, 2013 4:39 PM The Grainger Foundation has donated $10,000 to the Bowling Green State University Foundation in support of Falcon Millionaires @ BGSU, a program that focuses on financial literacy for eighth-graders.

  • BGSU begins semester with focus on black history Jan 9, 2013 4:37 PM February is officially national Black History Month, but at Bowling Green State University commemorative events will begin in January and continue through mid-March.

  • BGSU Gospel Choir unites voices in songs of praise Jan 9, 2013 4:35 PM The 1970s was a big decade for Bowling Green State University. In 1971, a parking permit for students cost only $15. In 1972, Darrow Hall became the first co-ed dorm at BGSU, with men and women assigned to alternate floors. And in 1975, Aerosmith performed on campus.

  • Otto Schoeppler ’47, ’79 (Hon.) receives Legion of Honor Jan 7, 2013 2:39 PM Otto Schoeppler '47, '79 (Hon.) was recently appointed a "Chevalier" of the Legion of Honor by decree of the president of France during the Sarkozy administration. The Legion of Honor, or Légion d'honneur, is France's highest order, or decoration, that recognizes military and civilians alike for their bravery or honorable service to the country.

  • BGSU gains major state grant for co-ops and internships Dec 14, 2012 6:15 AM At least 67 new employment opportunities in key JobsOhio industries will be created for students of Bowling Green State University, thanks to a combined investment of $1.58 million from the Ohio Board of Regents, several businesses with operations or interests in Ohio, and the BGSU Foundation. Inc.

  • BGSU to note graduates’ military service at 275th commencement Dec 10, 2012 6:15 AM Bowling Green State University will hold its 275th commencement exercises this week. Of the 972 diplomas being granted on Friday and Saturday (Dec. 14 and 15) in the Stroh Center, 202 will be through the Graduate College.

  • BGSU approves innovative early childhood education program Dec 7, 2012 6:15 AM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees today (Dec. 7) approved several resolutions including the creation of a new Inclusive Early Childhood (IEC) Education program and authorization to proceed with new Greek housing on campus.

  • New, updated BGSU mobile apps available Dec 7, 2012 6:15 AM Bowling Green State University has a new addition to its growing list of mobile apps for iOS and Android devices.

  • Active Learning Classroom open for business Dec 5, 2012 6:15 PM When you first enter 126 Hayes Hall, it hits you immediately — this is not your average college classroom. The tables are round and surrounded by five flat screen television monitors. The lectern isn’t at the front, but in the center of the room, with a large remote control-looking device anchored on top. By the entrance, a cabinet holds 36 iPads for student use.

  • Alumna named to The Hollywood Reporter’s Power 100 Dec 5, 2012 6:45 AM Bowling Green State University alumna Eileen O’Neill was ranked Number 22 on The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment 2012: Power 100 list. This is the third consecutive year she placed in the prestigious ranking.

  • Miller book explores folk drama in ‘Playing Dead’ Dec 4, 2012 6:00 AM In high schools all around the United States, including locally in Ohio, a morbid performance is played out. Months of planning and preparation are put in by a variety of professionals, from police to paramedics to funeral directors and school administrators, who take time and resources to construct the elaborate folk drama known as “Every 15 Minutes.”

  • Heathcock lights up literary world Dec 3, 2012 2:09 PM Alan Heathcock left Bowling Green State University in 1996 with his Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. He returned to speak at the Winter Wheat Festival of Writing in November and to read from his collection of short stories, “Volt.”

  • Student engagement Web application now available worldwide Dec 3, 2012 6:30 AM Bowling Green State University has a secret weapon when it comes to keeping students engaged in the classroom. It's called QizBox: A Social Learning Environment. Now, thanks to BGSU’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), it's available to educators all over the world.

  • Kids’ Tech University at BGSU opens world of science Nov 21, 2012 7:30 AM Following the successful launch of the Kids’ Tech University (KTU) program at Bowling Green State University last year, the University has announced the lineup of invited speakers for the 2013 program. Kids’ Tech is designed to let kids explore scientific concepts through hands-on activities as they discover more about the world and nature, while nurturing the future workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics by sparking children’s interest in those fields.

  • Holiday season begins with ArtsXtravaganza at BGSU Nov 19, 2012 6:15 AM The lush sounds and swirl of Carnevale will fill the Fine Arts Center and the Wolfe Center for the Arts at this year’s ArtsXtravaganza at Bowling Green State University. From 6-10 p.m. on Nov. 30, the community is invited to share an evening of music, art, theater, dance, shopping and activities for the whole family.

  • Falcon Flames Face Weather Trifecta Nov 16, 2012 2:10 PM As driving rains, pounding surf and howling winds from Hurricane Sandy converged on the town of Ho-Ho-Kus in northern New Jersey, residents were ordered to evacuate. However, as a lieutenant in the Volunteer Ambulance Corp., emergency medical technician (EMT), and a member of the community Office of Emergency Management (OEM), First Responder Gordon Hamm ’87 needed to stay and face the forces unleashed by Mother Nature and all the ensuing havoc.

  • National leader in psychology of religion recognized with Samaritan award Nov 2, 2012 6:30 AM Dr. Kenneth Pargament, a professor of psychology at Bowling Green State University and Distinguished Scholar at the Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center, is now part of a list that includes former First Ladies Betty Ford, Barbara Bush and Rosalynn Carter. Pargament was presented the 2012 National Samaritan award Nov. 1 during a ceremony in Denver.

  • Saving Lake Erie Nov 1, 2012 2:50 PM Walking toward the shores of Lake Erie during the summer, it is easy to imagine visiting a sparkling tropical ocean. The turquoise water glimmers in the sun as gentle waves lap at the white beach. A capricious breeze carries the animated sounds of birds chirping among the reeds and grasses. Walking toward the shores of Lake Erie during the summer, it is easy to imagine visiting a sparkling tropical ocean. The turquoise water glimmers in the sun as gentle waves lap at the white beach. A capricious breeze carries the animated sounds of birds chirping among the reeds and grasses.

  • Musician, conductor and broadcast journalist Bill McGlaughlin to visit BGSU Oct 30, 2012 6:30 AM Music students and fans of conductor, composer, musician and radio personality William (Bill) McGlaughlin will get to spend time with him when he visits Bowling Green State University Nov. 5-12. McGlaughlin’s radio program “Exploring Music” is heard daily at 11 a.m. on Toledo’s WGTE-FM, and across the country.

  • Old sneakers are steps to new basketball courts Oct 23, 2012 6:30 AM Bowling Green State University is going for the record at this week’s football game, but not in touchdowns or field goals. The University is trying to collect thousands of used sneakers to create the world’s longest chain of shoes tied together. The competition will be held at National Geographic headquarters in Washington, D.C.

  • Marriage research center studies receive national attention Oct 22, 2012 6:45 AM Pick up a recent Chicago Tribune, USA Today or New York Times and you’re likely to see the National Center for Family and Marriage Research (NCFMR) cited in an article. Current research from the center that takes a closer look at aging has been making national news since it was released.

  • Eva Marie Saint to return to BGSU for theater dedication Oct 9, 2012 6:45 AM Bowling Green State University BGSU alumna Eva Marie Saint will once again play the “leading lady” when she returns to campus Oct. 13 and 14 for the dedication of a new theatre named in her honor.

  • Science becomes nexus for learning through iEvolve Oct 4, 2012 8:00 AM An ambitious project led by Bowling Green State University aims for no less than transforming the educational lives of children and teachers by training them to be true “citizen scientists,” able, as poet William Blake said, “to see a world in a grain of sand.”

  • Famed graphic design alumnus to speak at BGSU Oct 4, 2012 5:15 AM Bowling Green State University welcomes back internationally recognized alumnus Rick Valicenti, founder and design director of Thirst—a Chicago design firm devoted to art with function. Since the late 1980s, Valicenti has been a force in the design world as an educator, mentor and artist.

  • ‘Sin by Silence’ to screen at BGSU Oct 3, 2012 7:00 AM In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Bowling Green State University Women’s Center will be showing the documentary “Sin By Silence,” followed by a question-and-answer session with Brenda Clubine, whose story is featured in the film.

  • Silent Witness Project to hold Unveiling Ceremony Oct 1, 2012 6:15 AM Brenda Clubine had to endure multiple bruises and broken bones at the hands of her husband. As a result, she spent 26 years in a California state prison for second-degree murder when she ended up killing her abusive mate.

  • Yale dean to discuss future of plants Sep 24, 2012 3:03 PM Bowling Green State University will host Sir Peter Crane, Carl W. Knobloch Jr. Dean of the School of Forestry and Environmental Studies at Yale University, as the 2012 McMaster Visiting Scientist for three days of campus activities. Crane’s work focuses on the diversity of plant life—its origin and fossil history, its current status, and its conservation and use.

  • Faculty and staff change lives with Family Campaign Sep 24, 2012 7:00 AM The Departments of Capital Planning and Design and Construction see the results of their donations through the Family Campaign, the campus-wide effort to encourage faculty, staff and retirees to invest in Bowling Green State University.

  • President Obama to speak to supporters at BGSU Sep 23, 2012 6:30 AM President Barack Obama will make a campaign stop at Bowling Green State University’s Stroh Center on Wednesday, Sept. 26. The president will speak to supporters at about 1 p.m. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required for entrance. Students, faculty, staff and members of the public may pick up tickets at the Stroh Center beginning at 10 a.m., Monday Sept. 24. One ticket per person will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Wolfe Center for the Arts comes to life through video projection Sep 21, 2012 8:00 AM Audiences usually come to Bowling Green State University’s new Wolfe Center for the Arts and its Fine Arts Center to see what’s inside, but this Sunday (Sept. 23), most of the action will be taking place on the exterior walls and surfaces of the two buildings. Students and faculty will be creating collaborative video projections this weekend that will be exhibited to the public from 8-9:30 p.m. Sunday. The two buildings will be “activated” inside and out using 3-D projection mapping, a popular new strategy for transforming architectural spaces with moving imagery customized to the space.

  • BGSU fosters ‘culture of care’ for suicide prevention Sep 12, 2012 3:07 PM It’s a familiar scenario: a faculty member notices that a previously engaged student is missing class and now looks unkempt. Concerned, the faculty member would like to approach the student but doesn’t know where to begin. Or students become alarmed when a friend begins drinking more than usual and seems pessimistic and negative. Not wanting to insult the friend, or afraid of making things worse, they say nothing. Or perhaps it’s the first-year student who just seems lost and without a group with whom to bond. These can all be indications of someone who is having difficulty adjusting to life on campus, who is struggling with a mental health concern or who has experienced a traumatic life event. Some of these individuals may also be having thoughts of suicide.

  • BGSU lauded again in U.S. News 'America’s Best Colleges' Sep 12, 2012 3:06 PM For the seventh straight year, Bowling Green State University has been recognized for its focus on the undergraduate experience in U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges.”

  • BGSU president to give State of the University address Sep 10, 2012 3:08 PM Bowling Green State University President Mary Ellen Mazey will discuss BGSU’s priorities and goals for the coming year in the annual State of the University address at 3 p.m. Sept. 19 in the Donnell Theatre of the Wolfe Center for the Arts. A reception will immediately follow the speech in the Wolfe Center foyer. This is a change to the previously stated date and location.

  • Student leaders kickoff Legacy Campaign Sep 10, 2012 3:07 PM A core group of student leaders pledged to donate $5,000 of their own money to the University as part of the kickoff of the first Student Legacy Campaign, a student-driven philanthropic effort to encourage the entire student body to contribute to Bowling Green State University. The campaign leaders introduced the campaign during an event Sept. 7 inside the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • New process creates infrared LEDs using quantum dots Sep 7, 2012 3:08 PM A new process developed by Dr. Liangfeng Sun and his team holds promise for improving the production and capabilities of the infrared light emitting diode, or LED, for use in technologies ranging from communications to night vision devices used by the military.

  • Gloria Steinem to speak at BGSU event Sep 6, 2012 3:09 PM Bowling Green State University will host a special celebration Sept. 24 -25 to recognize the work of the Women’s Equity Action League (WEAL) and its founding president Elizabeth “Betty” Boyer.

  • Sink your hands into science at STEM in the Park Aug 29, 2012 3:14 PM What do you get when you cross a giant bubble, a snake and a mechanical engineer? You get STEM in the Park! The event seeks to increase public engagement in STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

  • Montgomery named BGSU trustee Aug 24, 2012 3:14 PM Betty Montgomery, a 1970 BGSU alumna, has been appointed by Gov. John Kasich to the BGSU Board of Trustees.

  • BGSU chiller plant wins ‘cool’ award Aug 16, 2012 3:15 PM You almost miss it, tucked in as it is between the School of Art and Conklin Hall on the Bowling Green State University campus.

  • More older adults choosing cohabitation over marriage Aug 13, 2012 3:16 PM More and more adults age 50 and over are choosing to live with their significant other instead of marrying them. According to a new study from researchers at the National Center for Family and Marriage Research (NCFMR) at Bowling Green State University, during later life, cohabitation appears to operate as a long-term alternative to marriage, rather than a first step down the aisle. The study is in featured in August’s Journal of Marriage and Family.

  • BGSU, Bowling Green announce new partnership initiatives Aug 13, 2012 8:00 AM New initiatives to improve the University-community partnership between Bowling Green State University and Bowling Green were announced today (Sept. 13) by Bowling Green Mayor Richard Edwards and BGSU President Mary Ellen Mazey during a meeting of the Bowling Green Kiwanis Club at Stone Ridge Golf Club.

  • BGSU offers new master’s degree in gerontology Aug 9, 2012 3:16 PM Every day, 10,000 people in the United States turn 65. This phenomenon began Jan. 1, 2011, and is predicted to last 19 years as the baby boomers age. At the same time, people are living longer, creating a growing need for services, policies and programs that help them remain healthy, active contributors to society.

  • University Choral Society to perform Messiah, Carmina Burana Aug 8, 2012 3:17 PM The College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University will hold open auditions for the 2012-13 season of the University Choral Society. Highlights of the season will include performances of Handel’s “Messiah” and Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra.

  • BGSU cheer coach to perform at Olympics Aug 8, 2012 3:16 PM Look closely during the Olympic basketball semifinals and finals later this week when the “Dream Team” is on the court, and you may recognize David Clemons, assistant cheer coach at Bowling Green State University, performing during the games. Clemons is in London as part of the U.S.A. basketball cheer team.

  • Wolfe Center for the Arts recognized for sustainability, design Aug 2, 2012 3:17 PM One of the most distinctive buildings on Bowling Green State University’s campus is now one of its greenest. The Wolfe Center for the Arts was awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver status by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute. This is BGSU’s second LEED-certified building. The Stroh Center received LEED Gold status earlier this year.

  • Summer commencement at BGSU is Aug. 4 Jul 30, 2012 3:20 PM This weekend, for the 274th time since its founding in 1910, Bowling Green State University will hold commencement exercises. Presided over by President Mary Ellen Mazey, summer commencement begins at 9 a.m. on the University Hall lawn, weather permitting. In the event of rain, ceremonies will be moved into the Stroh Center.

  • Athletic training in Africa Jul 30, 2012 3:19 PM It’s a country that has suffered through genocide, civil war and famine. Now the government of Rwanda is turning its attention to sport in an effort to build strong communities.

  • Language Services Group to offer Business Chinese for Beginners Jul 19, 2012 3:20 PM The Language Services Group, a project developed by three Bowling Green State University faculty members, is offering an online Business Chinese for Beginners course from Aug. 6-31.

  • Electric vehicle charging stations ready for use Jul 18, 2012 3:21 PM Three electric vehicle charging stations are now up and running around Bowling Green State University’s campus. These locations are in addition to the three charging stations in downtown Bowling Green.

  • BGSU and Wood County Hospital to discuss development of new student health center Jul 9, 2012 3:21 PM Bowling Green State University and Wood County Hospital have announced that they will move forward with discussions on the development of a new student health center.

  • BGSU recognized on community service honor roll Jun 29, 2012 3:23 PM Community service has long been a hallmark of the Bowling Green State University experience. The University’s commitment to both community service and to learning from it has earned BGSU a place on the 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, published annually by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).

  • New teacher preparation programs approved by BGSU board Jun 21, 2012 3:25 PM Along with University budget items, the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees granted dean emeritus status to Dr. Linda Petrosino, who retires at the end of this month from the College of Health and Human Services. Petrosino has been with BGSU since 1986 and had been chair of the communication disorders department and associate dean before being appointed dean in 2002.

  • BGSU trustees set tuition, fees for 2012-13 Jun 21, 2012 3:24 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees at its June 21 meeting approved educational and operating budgets for the Bowling Green and BGSU Firelands campuses and set tuition and fees for the next academic year.

  • Camp Millionaire strikes gold at BGSU Jun 15, 2012 3:25 PM Bowling Green State University had a million-dollar idea when it invented Camp Millionaire, a summer day camp for eighth-graders that teaches students the importance of financial literacy. Now in its second year, the camp satisfies that requirement in the Ohio curriculum while promoting philanthropy.

  • NOWOH Art Show Jun 8, 2012 3:26 PM Bowling Green State University Art Galleries is hosting the fifth annual Northwest Ohio (NOWOH) Community Art Exhibition.

  • BGSU integral part of studio glass anniversary events Jun 5, 2012 3:26 PM This year art glass lovers and museums around the world are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the American studio glass movement. Bowling Green State University has been involved in studio glass arts for 46 of those years.

  • BGSU to support accelerated high school business classes May 24, 2012 3:29 PM Students participating in High School of Business programs will now be able to earn college credit thanks to an affiliation agreement signed between Bowling Green State University’s College of Business Administration and MBA Research and Curriculum Center. The Center, headquartered in Columbus, oversees a college-prep high school business program and is funded and operated by a consortium of 37 state education departments.

  • A Guy, a Girl and a Guitar May 23, 2012 3:29 PM They’re BGSU alumni, brothers and award-winners. Earlier this year, Justin and Michael Edwards received a prestigious College Television Award for Best Use of Music in a Film. The award is presented by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

  • BGSU student to follow meditation path to Thailand May 21, 2012 3:30 PM There is a deep stillness to Sam Gorman that belies his youth. Devoted to meditation and music, the Bowling Green State University sophomore from Bowling Green will pursue his interest in self-realization full time next fall at the Wat Pan Nanachat Buddhist monastery in Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province.

  • Book examines foreign policy perspective of smaller nations May 11, 2012 3:30 PM It isn’t easy being the “little guy” among giants, whether you’re Romania or Sri Lanka. A new book co-edited by Dr. Neal Jesse, an associate professor of political science at Bowling Green State University, examines international relations from the point of view of the world’s smaller states.

  • Alumna featured in Vanity Fair May 9, 2012 3:32 PM The June issue of Vanity Fair has Marilyn Monroe on the cover and a photo of Bowling Green State Universtiy alumna Kate McComb within its pages.

  • BGSU graphic design students’ work projected in Havana May 9, 2012 3:31 PM At sunset this Saturday (May 12), graphic designs by three Bowling Green State University students will be projected on the side of two large buildings on Plaza Vieja in Havana, Cuba. The presentation is part of the Havana Biennial, an international art show.

  • BGSU Professional MBA Program will expand to Findlay May 8, 2012 3:33 PM Beginning this January, business people in the Findlay area who wish to develop their professional skills can earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Bowling Green State University without traveling to Bowling Green.

  • BGSU trustees present three scholarships May 8, 2012 3:33 PM Three Bowling Green State University students with an impressive list of leadership, academic achievement and social commitments have received the board of trustees’ Leadership Scholarship.

  • BGSU State Fire School features residential training May 7, 2012 3:34 PM More than 320 firefighters are in and around Bowling Green State University this week to chop holes in vacant buildings, sift through charred debris for evidence of arson and rappel down the football stadium. The training exercises are part of State Fire School, which began today (May 7).

  • Raymond Braun chosen as next dean of BGSU business college May 7, 2012 3:33 PM Following a national search, Bowling Green State University has selected local attorney and businessman Raymond Braun as its new dean of the College of Business Administration, effective July 1. He follows Dr. Madhu Rao, interim dean of the college, who is retiring from BGSU.

  • BGSU faculty granted emeritus status May 4, 2012 3:35 PM Bowling Green State University honored a number of longtime faculty members who have retired recently or will be retiring soon. In honor of their accomplishments and service, the University trustees on May 4 conferred professor emeritus status upon seven faculty and associate professor emeritus on another three.

  • BGSU faculty granted tenure, promotion May 4, 2012 3:35 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees acknowledged the scholarly and artistic achievements of faculty at its May 4 meeting with the granting of promotions and, in some cases, tenure.

  • Title IX champion to receive honorary degree May 2, 2012 3:36 PM Bowling Green State University will present an honorary doctorate in Social Justice in Sport and Education to Dr. Bernice Sandler, widely known as the “godmother of Title IX,” during commencement exercises for the College of Education and Human Development at 3 p.m. May 5 in the Stroh Center. Sandler has spent her career advocating for equal opportunity for women and girls.

  • Talent times two: Music students find love between the notes May 1, 2012 3:36 PM Music is the connection that brought Sally Williams and Mark Minnich together, and it is music that is at the heart of their relationship.

  • BGSU to hold commencement May 4, 5 Apr 26, 2012 3:38 PM Bowling Green State University will celebrate its 273rd graduation in three ceremonies in the Stroh Center on Friday, May 4, and Saturday, May 5. The total number of diplomas being awarded is 2,026, including 383 degrees granted through the Graduate College

  • BGSU releases mobile apps Apr 25, 2012 3:39 PM Looking for the latest Bowling Green State University news? There’s an app for that. BGSU’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) recently launched two mobile apps for iOS and Android smartphones. BGSU News and BGSU Maps are the first of many apps developed specifically for the University community.

  • World music focus of BGSU’s 2012-13 Festival Series Apr 24, 2012 3:39 PM The 2012-13 Festival Series at Bowling Green State University aims to “encircle the world” with a variety of artists who will share music of ethnic origin and artistic excellence.

  • BGSU at Levis Commons offers Professional Development Series Apr 20, 2012 3:40 PM Business owners, supervisors and managers are invited to learn best practices and practical tools to face business challenges at the 2012 Professional Development Series at Bowling Green State University’s Levis Commons location.

  • FOX Sports Media executive to speak Apr 20, 2012 3:40 PM A FOX Sports executive will discuss sport media and sport management during “A Conversation with Ed Goren” on Wednesday (April 25) at Bowling Green State University. Goren, who is vice chairman of FOX Sports Media Group, will begin his talk at 7 p.m. in 113 Olscamp Hall.

  • BGSU celebrates the earth Apr 19, 2012 3:41 PM Bowling Green State University’s Center for Environmental Programs is sponsoring a number of events throughout the month of April to put awareness into action for a more conscious world. The Environmental Service Club, Net Impact Green and others have planned activities to expand the annual Earth Day celebration.

  • Classified Staff Team Award goes to financial aid counselors Apr 19, 2012 3:41 PM More than 80 percent of Bowling Green State University students receive some form of financial aid. Helping them and their families make higher education a reality are Student Financial Aid advisers Ryan Czech, Elizabeth LeMaster, Lynette Rosebrook and Kris Sautter.

  • ‘Die hard’ advocate for BGSU honored Apr 18, 2012 3:42 PM From working on behalf of her fellow Classified Staff members to making sandwiches for volunteers, there isn’t much Faith Olson is not involved with at Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU Cherry Blossom Festival marks centennial of Japanese-U.S. ties Apr 17, 2012 3:43 PM Bowling Green State University will celebrate the Ohanami, or Cherry Blossom Festival, again this year, from 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday (April 21) in 101 Olscamp Hall. Guests can try Japanese calligraphy, origami and traditional games, and enjoy performances of taiko drums, koto music and martial arts, along with Japanese refreshments. The event is free and open to the public

  • Alumnus wins Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting Apr 17, 2012 3:42 PM Alumnus Chris Hawley has joined a select group of journalists that can call themselves Pulitzer Prize-winners. Hawley, who graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1995 with a journalism degree, along with three other reporters at The Associated Press, was awarded the prize for investigative reporting on April 16. The group worked on a months-long series outlining the New York Police Department’s surveillance of minority and Muslim neighborhoods since the 9/11 terror attacks.

  • More baby boomers facing old age alone Apr 16, 2012 3:43 PM Startling new statistics from Bowling Green State University’s National Center for Family and Marriage Research (NCFMR) paint a bleak future for the largest generation in history, the baby boomers, as they cross into old age.

  • Bullins, Hennessy named ‘BG Best’ Apr 13, 2012 3:44 PM Two administrative staff members named among the “BG Best” by their peers were recognized at the Administrative Staff spring reception April 12.

  • Elsasser’s inspiring leadership earns Ferrari Award Apr 13, 2012 3:44 PM For two decades of dedicated service to the University and the community, Jim Elsasser, associate athletics director for internal affairs, has been named the 2012 Michael R. Ferrari Award winner.

  • Hansen Musical Arts Series features conductor Marin Alsop Apr 12, 2012 3:44 PM The Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts will host “An Evening with Marin Alsop,” groundbreaking music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, at 7 p.m. April 23 in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU celebrates the voice for World Voice Day Apr 10, 2012 3:45 PM Bowling Green State University will observe 2012 World Voice Day, an international celebration of the voice, on Monday, April 16, with this year’s theme, “Make Your Voice Count.”

  • BGSU alumni, student casualties of Afghan attack Apr 9, 2012 3:45 PM The University community was saddened last week to learn that a BGSU alumnus was killed, another was injured, and a former student was also injured in the April 4 suicide bombing in Afghanistan.

  • Environmental impact on national security topic of Peace Lecture Apr 5, 2012 3:46 PM The link between environmental sustainability and national security will be explored in this year’s Edward Lamb Peace Lecture at Bowling Green State University. Dr. David Orr of Oberlin College will present “Peace, Security and Resilience in a Black Swan Future” at 7 p.m. April 17 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater. The talk is free and open to the public.

  • BGSU’S ODK Honor Society taps 30 for induction Apr 4, 2012 3:46 PM A Bowling Green State University faculty member, one administrator and 28 students will be inducted into the University’s Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa tomorrow (March 30).

  • BGSU names Fuerst Distinguished Research Professor Mar 30, 2012 3:52 PM Bowling Green State University economist Dr. Timothy Fuerst was celebrated at the March 29 Faculty Recognition Reception for having been named Distinguished Research Professor. The title was conferred on him by the BGSU Board of Trustees at its February meeting.

  • Years of Service honorees Mar 30, 2012 3:52 PM Years of Service honorees

  • Broido honored for collaborative research Mar 30, 2012 3:51 PM Dr. Ellen Broido, an associate professor in the Department of Higher Education and Student Affairs, received the President’s Award for Collaborative Research and Creative Work at the Faculty Recognition Awards March 29.

  • Rao lauded for career of distinguished BGSU service Mar 30, 2012 3:51 PM “Distinguished Service” has characterized Dr. Madhu Rao’s tenure at Bowling Green State University since he arrived as an assistant professor in the Department of Operations Research in 1982, according to those who nominated him for the Faculty Senate Distinguished Service Award.

  • BGSU names chemist Outstanding Young Scholar Mar 30, 2012 3:50 PM Dr. Ksenija Glusac’s potential as a research scientist was recognized early in her academic career by national science organizations, and she has consistently proven them right. Bowling Green State University has recognized her with the Outstanding Young Scholar Award, given to enhance the academic career of junior faculty by providing discretionary funds for the support of future scholarly activities.

  • BGSU Master Teacher brings Shakespeare to life for wary students Mar 30, 2012 3:50 PM A faculty member with an infectious passion for British literature has been chosen by the students as the 2012 Master Teacher. Dr. Stephannie Gearhart, an assistant professor of English, has taught at Bowling Green State University for six years, sharing her love of Shakespeare and inspiring students to tackle difficult texts to find the meaning within.

  • Thoughtful guidance earns Booth Faculty Mentor Award Mar 30, 2012 3:50 PM When in 2002 it was time for Dr. Jean Gerard, an associate professor of human development and family studies at Bowling Green State University, to choose a faculty mentor, she took the unusual step of reaching out to someone outside her discipline.

  • University Libraries receives Unit Recognition Award Mar 30, 2012 3:49 PM University Libraries was recognized March 29 for its outstanding contributions to education at Bowling Green State University with the BGSU Faculty Senate Unit Recognition Award.

  • Hendricks, Rüedi Ray recognized for leadership Mar 30, 2012 3:48 PM Tireless” was just one of the many terms used to describe the co-winners of the Chair/School Director Leadership Award.

  • Leontis recognized for lifetime achievement Mar 30, 2012 3:48 PM His world-class research focuses on the building blocks of life: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid). But Dr. Neocles Leontis, a professor of chemistry and adjunct professor of biology, is also deeply involved in the life of Bowling Green State University.

  • Sociology professor receives Olscamp Research Award Mar 30, 2012 3:48 PM In 2006, Dr. Susan Brown, a professor of sociology, was awarded Bowling Green State University’s Outstanding Young Scholar Award. Six years later, she is being recognized for her research once again. Brown was presented with the Olscamp Research Award during the University’s annual Faculty Recognition Dinner March 29.

  • Campus cherry trees signify Japanese-U.S. ties Mar 29, 2012 3:53 PM Since 2001, a sure sign of spring on campus has been the flowering of the cherry trees on Alumni Mall, between Harshman and Kreischer quadrangles at the corner of Alumni Drive and Mercer Road. The University community has been enjoying the delicate blossoms’ annual display thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends in Japan, and the long-ago friendship between then-President William Howard Taft of Ohio and the government of Japan.

  • Sororities ‘extreme coupon’ for charity Mar 29, 2012 3:53 PM With stacks of coupons in hand, 40 Bowling Green State University sorority members set out March 23 for a little “extreme” shopping for charity. Their purchases will help restock the food pantry at Nightingales Harvest, which helps low income families who are battling cancer.

  • ‘Hercules’ opera presented on BGSU stage Mar 27, 2012 3:54 PM Bowling Green State University Opera Theater presents “Hercules,” adapted from George Frederic Handel’s oratorio, with libretto by Rev. Thomas Broughton and based on the writings of Sophocles and Ovid.

  • Campus tornado siren test planned for March 28 Mar 26, 2012 3:54 PM A test of the tornado warning sirens will occur at 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday (March 28) for Bowling Green State University's Bowling Green campus along with other Wood County sirens.

  • ‘Guitar Stories: On Fender’ caps BGSU popular culture conference Mar 26, 2012 3:54 PM Highlighting the inaugural Ray Browne Conference on Popular Culture at Bowling Green State University this weekend will be a free performance and lecture by Dr. Matthew Donahue, an instructor in the popular culture department.

  • International partnerships earn Cassara award Mar 24, 2012 4:36 PM From Bowling Green State University to universities in North Africa, students and faculty have benefitted from the efforts of Dr. Catherine Cassara, an associate professor of journalism. Cassara was presented the Faculty Senate’s Distinguished Service Award at the Faculty Recognition Dinner March 22.

  • Falcon Forensics and Debate Team makes school history Mar 23, 2012 3:56 PM Bowing Green State University’s Falcon Forensics and Debate Team proved once again it is one of the top teams in the country. For the first time in school history, they placed as a team in all six team divisions at the NCT (National Comprehensive Tournament) held March 15-19 in Kansas City, Mo.

  • State of the Region Conference looks into economic future Mar 23, 2012 3:55 PM Economic experts and regional business and civic leaders will converge on Perrysburg April 9 for the State of Region Conference hosted by Bowling Green State University’s Center for Regional Development. About 300 representatives from the 27-county northwest sector of Ohio are expected to attend the event, slated from 8 a.m. to noon at the Hilton Garden Inn, 6165 Levis Commons Blvd.

  • BGSU hosts architecture lecture CANCELED Mar 23, 2012 3:55 PM Imagine living in a building where you could ride your bike up to your 10th floor apartment and back down on a looping ramp. Now under construction, the 8 House in Copenhagen, Denmark, was designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), of Copenhagen and New York City.

  • ‘Cyberfeminism 2.0’ surveys new online landscape Mar 21, 2012 3:56 PM The world of cyberspace has changed significantly since 2004, when Dr. Radhika Gajjala wrote “Cyber Selves: Feminist Ethnographies of South Asian Women.” In that book, she revealed that while electronic communication had aided in globalization, it had not proved the hoped-for panacea for providing opportunity to women in disadvantaged areas of the world.

  • Elsewhere Theatre explores relevance of 1964’s ‘Dutchman’ Mar 20, 2012 3:57 PM Bowling Green State University’s Elsewhere Theatre presents “Dutchman,” playwright Amiri Baraka’s searing look at race relations in the United States during the civil rights era, in an exploration of identity and conformity.

  • ‘Bad Kitty’ author Nick Bruel visits BGSU Literacy in the Park Mar 20, 2012 3:57 PM Children’s author and illustrator Nick Bruel, best known for his books featuring “Bad Kitty” is the featured speaker at the Joseph and Judith Conda Family Literacy in the Park event on Saturday, March 24, on Bowling Green State University’s campus.

  • Innovative chamber ensemble Alarm Will Sound closes BGSU Festival Series Mar 19, 2012 3:57 PM Northwest Ohio audiences will not have to travel to New York City’s Lincoln Center to see one of the country’s most innovative chamber ensembles. Alarm Will Sound will perform at Kobacker Hall in Bowling Green State University’s Moore Musical Arts Center at 8 p.m. March 28.

  • Sorority scholarship created in honor of accident victims Mar 16, 2012 3:59 PM Bowling Green State University today (March 16) announced the creation of a student scholarship established to recognize three students who were killed, and two others critically injured, in an automobile accident.

  • BGSU Men’s Chorus appears on national television Mar 16, 2012 3:58 PM The members of the Bowling Green State University Men’s Chorus had a busy spring break. Not only did they perform in the New York and Massachusetts areas, they capped off the week with not one, but two national television appearances.

  • Attorney General DeWine and BGSU announce partnership for new BCI lab on campus Mar 15, 2012 3:59 PM As part of the latest Capital Appropriations Bill, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced his office will receive $11.9 million to build a state-of-the-art crime lab and investigations facility for the Bowling Green Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) at Bowling Green State University.

  • Pro Musica hosts sixth annual Bowling Green Chamber Music Competition Mar 14, 2012 3:59 PM Pro Musica will host the sixth annual Bowling Green Chamber Music Competition on Saturday (March 17) and Sunday (March 18) at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts.

  • I-O Psychology grad program fourth in nation: U.S. News & World Report Mar 13, 2012 4:02 PM Bowling Green State University’s longstanding reputation in the area of Industrial and Organizational Psychology has once again earned it the number four position in U.S. News and World Report’s 2013 listing of best graduate programs in the discipline

  • AmeriCorps forum to be held at BGSU Mar 13, 2012 4:01 PM UGIVE.org, a nonprofit website that connects high school students to volunteer opportunities, along with Bowling Green State University’s Office of Service-Learning will hold an AmeriCorps forum tomorrow (March 14).

  • Givens trip inspires student-run business Mar 13, 2012 4:00 PM It’s been a hectic few months for Skyler Rogers, a Bowling Green State University senior from Kenton majoring in marketing and entrepreneurship. In November and December, Rogers traveled through India and Kenya as part of a BGSU Stuart R. Givens Memorial Fellowship. A month later he helped launch NiceShirt.org, a website that supports nonprofit organizations and social causes in need.

  • Dave Mason to discuss ‘Canada by Design’ at 25th annual Reddin Symposium Mar 12, 2012 4:03 PM Influential Canadian designer Dave Mason will speak on “Canada by Design” at Bowling Green State University’s 25th annual Reddin Symposium. The symposium is free and open to the public.

  • Going far beyond the classroom Mar 12, 2012 4:03 PM Bowling Green State University undergraduate and graduate Spanish students are ditching the old-school format of turning in papers. Today, outstanding papers have the possibility of being published on the Blogoteca de Babel, a blog that highlights the students’ work

  • Baker Lecture addresses public health policy Mar 8, 2012 4:04 PM "Telling the Public Health Story – How to Affect Policy, Engage Elected Officials and Inspire Citizens” is the topic for the 13th annual Ned E. Baker Lecture in Public Health on Thursday, March 29.

  • BGSU Africana Studies Conference to host actor, filmmaker Anthony Sherwood Mar 8, 2012 4:03 PM Anthony Sherwood, one of Canada’s most successful black actors and documentary filmmakers, will give the keynote address Friday, March 16, for Bowling Green State University’s 14th annual Africana Studies Student Research Conference.

  • The Exceptional Woman: Hail Her or Fail Her?’ at BGSU Mar 8, 2012 10:30 AM “Women’s history is an inherent part of all history; however, our histories and knowledge are so rarely shared that way, even in today’s world. So until our histories are incorporated and understood to be part of the normative historical narratives, it’s important that we have at least a month to point it out,” according to Marne Austin, a Bowling Green State University doctoral student in communication studies.

  • Conference to examine morality Mar 7, 2012 4:05 PM The next BGSU Workshop in Applied Ethics and Public Policy will address the topic of "Manipulation." The Department of Philosophy is bringing together leading scholars and experts in a variety of disciplines across the U.S. to explore the theoretical and applied issues concerning manipulation.

  • Media professionals share expertise Mar 7, 2012 4:04 PM A number of successful media professionals and executives, including Ohio Association of Broadcasters President Christine Merritt, will share their experience and expertise with Bowling Green State University telecommunications students at the inaugural TCOM Career Day. Many of the participants are BGSU alumni.

  • Hearne, White to perform as ‘R We Who R We' Mar 1, 2012 4:05 PM Award-winning composer/singer Ted Hearne and electronic musician Philip White will perform their collaborative project “R We Who R We” at 8 p.m. March 15 at the Clazel Theatre, 127 N Main St. in downtown Bowling Green. A $2-$5 donation is suggested.

  • Wine, emotions flow in ‘The Garden of the World’ Feb 28, 2012 4:06 PM A seed planted in Bowling Green State University author Dr. Lawrence Coates’s mind while he was researching his first book has grown into his latest, and third, work of historical fiction. Published Feb. 28 by University of Nevada Press, “The Garden of the World” follows the fortunes of the Tourneau family of vintners in California’s Santa Clara Valley in the early part of the century.

  • Celebrate Women’s History Month at BGSU Feb 27, 2012 4:11 PM Covering Women: Journalism, Politics and Activism is the theme of this year’s busy Women’s History Month celebration at Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU takes Best of Show in advertising awards Feb 27, 2012 4:10 PM For the second year in a row, Bowling Green State University earned a Best of Show award at the Addy Awards held Feb. 23. Hosted by the Advertising Club of Toledo, the annual event recognizes creativity in marketing, advertising and publications.

  • Wikipedia experience sparks national debate Feb 27, 2012 4:07 PM Dr. Tim Messer-Kruse never thought his attempts to update a Wikipedia page would ignite a lively debate across the country about the merits of the online encyclopedia.

  • Digital archive captures a pivotal quarter century Feb 23, 2012 4:12 PM A new online archive of materials available through the Bowling Green State University Libraries transports users to the world of 1950-75, giving a vivid feel for what it was like to be alive in Europe and America during that era. Captured in photos, videos and print material is a time of extremes – from the relative comfort and complacency of the post-war years, before the time of computers and credit cards, to the violence and high emotion of Vietnam and the civil rights movement. Boundaries were being stretched and broken everywhere, in art as in life.

  • Journalism major gets real world experience Feb 23, 2012 4:11 PM The last two years have been an eye-opening experience for Alesia Hill, a Bowling Green State University senior from Pickerington majoring in journalism. Hill was picked to participate in the LIN Media Minority Scholar and Training Program in 2010 and is nearing the end of her two-year internship period. Winners receive scholarship money, paid internships at LIN Media television stations and a job after graduation.

  • Popular Culture Library receives donation Feb 16, 2012 4:12 PM Their names aren’t familiar today, but in the early part of the 20th century Frederick Irving Anderson, George Randolph Chester and Leonard Nason were considered three of the most popular writers of the time.

  • Stroh Center recognized for sustainability Feb 10, 2012 4:13 PM Bowling Green State University’s Stroh Center is now part of a select list of sustainable and innovative buildings that are Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified. The building was awarded LEED Gold status by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute. This is BGSU’s first LEED-certified building.

  • Employee, alumna receive 2012 Milestones Award Feb 9, 2012 4:13 PM Two women with ties to Bowling Green State University have been honored with a 2012 Milestones Award from the YWCA of Northwest Ohio. Anita Serda, administrative assistant in the Office of Student Retention, won for the arts and alumna Margaret Danziger was recognized for the sciences.

  • Russian folk performers to give free shows Feb 7, 2012 4:14 PM Experience the color and energy of traditional Russian folk dance and music during the Golden Gates Russian Folk Music and Dance Troupe’s visit to the Bowling Green State University and BGSU Firelands campuses next week. The troupe will present two free family concerts, plus workshops and class visits.

  • New discovery regarding origins of ancient mosaics Feb 7, 2012 4:14 PM Research conducted by Dr. Stephanie Langin-Hooper, of Bowling Green State University (BGSU), and Dr. Rebecca Molholt, of Brown University, may shed new light on the origin of 12 pieces of ancient mosaics in BGSU’s art collection.

  • BGSU pianist honors John Cage at concert Feb 6, 2012 4:15 PM The audience at Thomas Rosenkranz’s free, 3 p.m. piano concert Feb. 19 in the Toledo Museum of Art’s Great Gallery will hear the instrument played in a different way. Rosenkranz, an assistant professor of piano at Bowling Green State University, will perform “Sonatas and Interludes” by renowned American composer John Cage using Cage’s “prepared piano” technique.

  • Julianne Malveaux to give Black History Month talk Feb 6, 2012 4:15 PM College president, labor economist, columnist, noted author and thought leader — all these terms apply to Dr. Julianne Malveaux, Bowling Green State University’s Black History Month speaker. Malveaux will give a free talk on “Surviving and Thriving” at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Pro Musica hosts fifth annual Coffee and Classics Feb 6, 2012 4:15 PM Pro Musica will host its fifth annual “Coffee and Classics” at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 11) in the atrium of the Wood County District Public Library at 215 N. Main Street in downtown Bowling Green.

  • Strike a pose Feb 3, 2012 4:16 PM A record of American and international fashion, culture and society from the turn of the 20th century to today is now at the fingertips of Bowling Green State University faculty, staff and students. University Libraries recently acquired the Vogue Archive database, a complete, searchable archive of American Vogue from the first issue in 1892 to the present.

  • BGSU Opera Gala launches new Wolfe Center for the Arts Feb 2, 2012 4:16 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts presents an Opera Gala as the first musical performance in the newly opened Wolfe Center for the Arts. The program begins at 8 p.m. on Feb. 24 and Feb. 25 in the Thomas and Kathleen Donnell Theatre.

  • Rudisill studying Indian film dance as Fulbright scholar Feb 2, 2012 4:16 PM While the United States is just beginning to enjoy television shows like “Dancing with the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” they have been popular in India since 1995, says Dr. Kristen Rudisill, an assistant professor of popular culture at Bowling Green State University. Rudisill left in January to spend six months as a Fulbright scholar in Chennai, India, to study the world of “film dance” competitions, an integral part of the Bollywood film industry as well as popular television.

  • BGSU celebrates Black History Month Feb 1, 2012 4:17 PM Bowling Green State University kicks off Black History Month with the Black Issues Conference and other events to celebrate aspects of African-American life.

  • Book explores worldwide resonance of heavy metal Jan 31, 2012 4:18 PM Music has been described as the “universal language,” even apparently the harsh sounds of heavy metal. This seems to be borne out by the pervasive popularity of the genre over the last four decades. A new book co-written and edited by Bowling Green State University popular culture associate professor Dr. Jeremy Wallach, “Metal Rules the Globe: Heavy Metal Music Around the World,” traces it from Easter Island to Nepal and China to Madagascar, Brazil and beyond.

  • Police Integrity Lost: A Study of Law Enforcement Officers Arrested Jan 31, 2012 4:18 PM A Bowling Green State University criminal justice team is developing the first national profile of police integrity through an analysis of police crime committed by sworn law enforcement officers. A National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant in excess of $260,000 will fund the work of criminal justice faculty members Dr. Philip Stinson, principal investigator for the project, and co-investigators Drs. John Liederbach and Steven Lab. NIJ is a branch of the Office of Justice Programs at the U.S. Department of Justice.

  • International journalist to address potential for peace Jan 30, 2012 4:19 PM Leading geopolitical analyst Gwynne Dyer will give the third annual Nakamoto Peace Lecture at Bowling Green State University. His talk, “The End of War? Nonviolence in the 21st Century,” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 2) in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater.

  • Pianist Christopher O’Riley performs on BGSU Festival Series Jan 30, 2012 4:18 PM Musical boundary-crossing pianist Christopher O’Riley will give a solo performance as the next artist in Bowling Green State University’s Festival Series. Hosted by the College of Musical Arts, his concert begins at 8 p.m. Feb. 11 in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Jazzed about the Grammys Jan 27, 2012 4:19 PM A Bowling Green State University music faculty member has a hand in a 2012 Grammy-nominated album.

  • Alumnus to oversee content for Scripps newspapers Jan 26, 2012 4:20 PM A Bowling Green State University alumnus will be in charge of shaping the content of all the newspapers owned by the E.W. Scripps Company.

  • BGSU moves up on Peace Corps' Top Colleges Ranking Jan 26, 2012 4:20 PM For the second year in a row, Bowling Green State University has made it onto the Peace Corps’ list of top universities producing volunteers. This year, BGSU moved up from 25th to 21st, with 24 alumni currently serving. The University is also ranked fourth in the state for the number of Peace Corps volunteers.

  • Violin and guitar duo itsnotyouitsme to perform Jan 23, 2012 4:21 PM itsnotyouitsme, a duo of amplified violin and electric guitar, will perform two concerts next month as part of the Music at the Forefront series sponsored by the MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music at Bowling Green State University.

  • Geography major answers call from National Geographic Jan 23, 2012 4:20 PM She didn’t have much time to prepare, but the opportunity was too good to pass up. When the telephone call came on Jan. 6 saying she had been chosen for an internship with the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C., Erynn Truex decided to go, despite the fact that the semester was to begin that Monday and she would have just one week before she had to leave.

  • Alumnus joins USA Football’s board of directors Jan 19, 2012 4:21 PM Mike Wilcox, a Bowling Green State University alumnus and chairman and chief executive officer of Toledo-based Wilcox Financial and Wilcox Sports Management, has been named to the board of directors of USA Football.

  • Faith Olson honored with the Drum Major for Peace award Jan 18, 2012 4:22 PM No one was more surprised at the announcement of the winner of the 16th annual Drum Major for Peace Award than its recipient, Faith Olson, fiscal officer for the College of Education and Human Development at Bowling Green State University. The award was presented Jan. 13 during the city of Bowling Green’s 23rd annual tribute honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

  • Wind turbine study analyzes bird flight patterns Jan 18, 2012 4:22 PM Wind turbines may offer a positive source of renewable energy, but Bowling Green State University and University of Toledo researchers are looking into the potential impact these giant fans might have on bird species if constructed along the Lake Erie shoreline.

  • Day of Service Challenge a success Jan 17, 2012 4:24 PM More than 500 Bowling Green State University faculty, staff and students spent their Martin Luther King Jr. holiday getting their hands dirty as part of the fourth annual MLK Day of Service Challenge.

  • Cheerleaders finish fifth at nationals Jan 17, 2012 4:23 PM The BGSU Cheerleading Team made another successful trip to the Universal Cheerleaders Association College National Championship, finishing fifth in the nation. The competition was held Jan. 14 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, Fla.

  • Peter Lu’s lab makes big impact in world of nanoscience Jan 17, 2012 4:23 PM It’s a small, small world that Dr. H. Peter Lu, Ohio Eminent Scholar and professor of chemistry at Bowling Green State University, studies. An expert in biochemical nanoscience, he narrows his focus down to the motions and properties of single molecules of proteins and enzymes as they perform their biological functions. The new knowledge he and his team are generating is gaining international notice.

  • Online master of education programs recognized for excellence Jan 11, 2012 4:24 PM U.S. News and World Report has named BGSU’s online master of education programs one of the best in the country. The ranking is part of the magazine’s listing of the Top Online Education Programs.

  • BGSU film prize endowed Jan 10, 2012 4:24 PM A new annual prize has been endowed for an aspiring student filmmaker, with funds donated by one longtime supporter of Bowling Green State University film studies in memory of another.

  • BGSU Festival Series features Roman carnival spectacular Jan 5, 2012 4:24 PM The Bowling Green State University Festival Series begins the new year with a “Roman Carnival Spectacular” featuring the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and BGSU’s Wind Symphony. The performance takes place at 8 p.m. Jan. 19 at BGSU’s Kobacker Hall in Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU acquires Vincent Douglas Nickerson Collection Dec 19, 2011 11:19 AM The Historical Collections of the Great Lakes (HCGL), part of the Center for Archival Collections at the Bowling Green State University Libraries, has recently received a donation of the Vincent Douglas Nickerson Collection of Great Lakes marine art. The collection includes more than 300 original vessel drawings dating from 1880 to 1910. It is one of the most, if not the most, extensive body of work of a Great Lakes marine artist in a public institution, said HCGL Archivist Robert Graham.

  • Kids’ Tech University now enrolling Dec 19, 2011 11:17 AM Registration is under way for Kids’ Tech University at Bowling Green State University. Kids ages 9-12 are invited to explore science through hands-on learning, starting Jan. 21.

  • Study examines family formations Dec 11, 2011 11:29 AM For many, an important marker of adulthood is forming a family, whether it’s having a child, getting married or cohabiting with a romantic partner. Researchers at Bowling Green State University’s National Center for Family and Marriage Research’s (NCFMR) say a majority (61 percent) of young adults have formed a family by age 25.

  • BGSU to hold commencement ceremonies Dec 8, 2011 11:26 AM Bowling Green State University will hold fall commencement exercises in the Stroh Center on Friday, Dec. 16, and Saturday, Dec. 17. The University’s 272nd graduation will see 994 students receiving diplomas, including 180 from the Graduate College.

  • Mazey installed as 11th president of BGSU Dec 2, 2011 11:34 AM Surrounded by family, friends and the University community, Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey was formally installed as the 11th president of Bowling Green State University on Dec. 2 in a ceremony at the Stroh Center.

  • Volunteers, projects needed for day of service Dec 1, 2011 11:40 AM When Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was declared a national holiday, Congress called it a “day on, not a day off.” In this spirit, Bowling Green State University is hoping to engage more than 500 students, faculty and staff in community service to honor King.

  • Dec. 9 to be BGSU evening of the arts Dec 1, 2011 11:38 AM Art will be the focus at Bowling Green State University on Dec. 9 with the gala opening of the Wolfe Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. and the annual Arts X extravaganza from 6-10 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center.

  • BGSU projects take home Build Ohio awards Nov 28, 2011 11:46 AM Two Bowling Green State University construction projects were honored at the 20th annual Build Ohio Awards in Columbus on Nov. 18. The awards were presented by The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Ohio.

  • BGSU graduate business program among best in U.S. Nov 27, 2011 1:50 PM Open the 2012 edition of The Princeton Review’s “Best 294 Business Schools” and you will find BGSU’s College of Business Administration listed among the top business schools in the nation. Only accredited business programs may be included in the list.

  • BGSU prepares to inaugurate 11th president Nov 21, 2011 11:48 AM Friday, Dec. 2, marks the installation of Mary Ellen Mazey as the 11th president of Bowling Green State University. A series of events are planned throughout the week leading up to this historic event.

  • BGSU artist narrows focus for ‘Small Worlds’ Nov 16, 2011 11:50 AM Charles Kanwischer is among a small group of artists chosen for an exhibit of small things.

  • Flute and percussion duo Due East to perform at BG Nov 15, 2011 11:53 AM Due East, a flute and percussion duo, will perform two concerts of new works, on Nov. 29 at the Clazel Theatre in downtown Bowling Green and Nov. 30 in Bryan Recital Hall of Bowling Green State University’s Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU names provost Nov 15, 2011 11:51 AM Dr. Rodney Rogers, interim senior vice president of academic affairs and provost at Bowling Green State University, has been appointed to the position permanently.

  • Forensics and Debate Team continues winning streak Nov 14, 2011 1:12 PM For the third weekend in a row, the BGSU Falcon Forensics and Debate Team celebrated victory. The team bested the competition by winning first in invitational competition.

  • Alissa Czisny returns to BGSU Nov 14, 2011 11:55 AM Two-time U.S. national champion figure skater and Bowling Green State University graduate Alissa Czisny returned to the BGSU Ice Arena Nov. 12.

  • Guldbeck’s ‘Presence’ displayed in New York Nov 11, 2011 1:16 PM Among the lush and leafy hills of upstate New York, painter Mille Guldbeck has found a compatible forum in which to share her art — or rather the forum has found her. An associate professor of art at Bowling Green State University, Guldbeck last year received support to create a body of work to be shown at Locust Grove in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. — the 19th-century country estate of Samuel Morse, portrait painter, founder of the National Academy of Design and inventor of the telegraph and the Morse Code. His estate today is a museum, gallery and nature preserve.

  • BGSU welcomes future scientists at Kids’ Tech Nov 11, 2011 1:14 PM Why are tomatoes red? What can fossils tell us about the past and future of our planet? Kids’ Tech University at Bowling Green State University is designed to let kids explore scientific concepts through hands-on activities as they discover more about the world and nature.

  • BGSU to rededicate military memorial Nov 8, 2011 1:21 PM November is a time of anniversaries and remembrance for Bowling Green State University’s Air Force (AFROTC) and Army ROTC. They will commemorate fallen BGSU alumni and former students with the rededication of a campus memorial on Saturday (Nov. 12). In addition, AFROTC Detachment 620 will celebrate its 60th anniversary and BGSU Army ROTC its 63rd anniversary at the 60th annual joint military ball on Nov. 18.

  • Author of ‘The New Jim Crow’ to speak at BGSU Nov 8, 2011 1:19 PM In “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness,” Dr. Michelle Alexander says the “War on Drugs” and “tough on crime” policies of the last 30 years have created a generation of young, black men under the control of the criminal justice system.

  • BGSU Festival Series continues with New York Voice Nov 7, 2011 1:23 PM The Bowling Green State University Festival Series welcomes Grammy Award-winning vocal jazz ensemble New York Voices, in concert at 8 p.m. Nov. 19 in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU remains a ‘best for vets’ Nov 4, 2011 1:28 PM The numbers are in and Bowling Green State University has moved up in the rankings of the 2011 Best for Vets: Colleges in Military Times EDGE. BGSU was ranked 24th among four-year institutions, improving considerably on last year’s ranking of 77th.

  • Falcon Marching Band brings its big sound inside Nov 4, 2011 1:25 PM Bowling Green State University’s Falcon Marching Band will present ”The Best of Times,” its annual “Sounds of the Stadium” concert, at 3 p.m. Nov. 13 in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU researchers harness power of genome institute Nov 3, 2011 1:35 PM A project by three Bowling Green State University biologists and a colleague is expected to unleash a virtual tsunami of information that will be usable for years to come not only by them but also by scientists worldwide studying greenhouse gases and lake ecosystems.

  • First-time divorce rate tied to education, race Nov 3, 2011 1:33 PM New research from the National Center for Family and Marriage Research (NCFMR) at Bowling Green State University shows there is substantial variation in the first-time divorce rate when it is broken down by race and education. But, there is also evidence that a college degree has a protective effect against divorce among all races.

  • Transition Expo helps students with disabilities Nov 3, 2011 1:31 PM Bowling Green State University will host the Postsecondary Transition Expo for students with disabilities and their parents, educators and transition providers from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Silk soymilk founder, alumnus returns to BGSU Nov 2, 2011 1:38 PM Natural foods pioneer and Bowling Green State University alumnus Steve Demos will be back on campus Nov. 7 for a presentation hosted by the College of Business Administration. “A Conversation with Silk Soymilk Founder Steve Demos” is at 4:30 p.m. in 202B Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • High-tech clothing, theatre design topics Nov 1, 2011 1:41 PM Imagine a garment that can stiffen to a thin protective shell as one enters a crowded subway, or a dress that gradually changes to a more flattering color as one moves through sunlight to incandescent or fluorescent light.

  • BGSU exceeds expectations on graduation rate Nov 1, 2011 1:40 PM Bowling Green State University is among a group of national universities that outperform expectations for student graduation rates. According to U.S. News and World Report, BGSU’s actual vs. expected graduation rate puts it in the top five of similar public universities nationwide, including Penn State, Michigan State and Illinois State universities.

  • BGSU/WNWO Academic Challenge season in full swing Oct 28, 2011 1:48 PM “BGSU/WNWO Academic Challenge” is a collaboration between Bowling Green State University, WNWO and WBGU-TV. Nearly 40 area high school teams will compete in an academic challenge tournament, with the winning school receiving a scholarship to BGSU.

  • Designing concrete Oct 28, 2011 1:45 PM In Lot 19, across from the Tech Annex off Poe Road, Bowling Green State University students in Architecture 3360: Architecture Materials and Systems are carefully stacking concrete blocks like Lego pieces. They are the finalists for this year’s Architecture Student Design Competition sponsored by the National Concrete Masonry Association Foundation.

  • BGSU to honor veterans at football game Nov. 8 Oct 28, 2011 1:43 PM In honor of Veterans Day, Bowling Green State University is offering free football tickets to area veterans and active duty service members for the Nov. 8 home game against Northern Illinois. Family of active duty military members currently serving overseas will also receive free admission. The game starts at 8 p.m.

  • Alumnus to appear on ‘Martha Stewart Show’ Oct 27, 2011 1:52 PM Paul Hooker, owner of SFERRA, an Italian linen maker, and one of BGSU’s 100 Most Prominent Alumni, will be on “The Martha Stewart Show” at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Oct. 28) on the Hallmark Channel.

  • Shuttles ‘roll along’ with new look Oct 24, 2011 1:55 PM You may have seen them cruising down the streets around Bowling Green State University— three new shuttle buses wrapped with intricate designs. The wraps are the work of two students, Kara Smarsh and Drew Sweress.

  • Economic development ‘toolkit’ wins national award Oct 21, 2011 1:59 PM It’s always easier when you have the right tool. For the second time in three years, Bowling Green State University’s Center for Regional Development (CRD) has won a national award for creating an innovative tool to help economic developers do their work.

  • BGSU fills need with Fire Administration degree Oct 21, 2011 1:56 PM The first class of the new Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration (FIAD) degree at Bowling Green State University is full, the University has announced. Eighteen fire officers are enrolled in the program, which was created in response to the increasingly complex role fire chiefs today must fulfill.

  • Temple game to include sock drive Oct 20, 2011 2:00 PM Bowling Green State University’s football game against Temple University this Saturday (Oct. 22) at Doyt Perry Stadium will also feature a massive collection of socks for the needy. The goal is 15,000 pairs, just in time for the cold weather.

  • BGSU Young People’s Concert sets mood Oct 18, 2011 2:03 PM The Young People’s Concert series at Bowling Green State University continues Oct. 29 with “Singing Spooky,” a presentation by musical theatre students.

  • ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ comes to BGSU stage Oct 18, 2011 2:01 PM Bowling Green Opera Theater brings “The Marriage of Figaro” to the stage for two performances, Nov. 4 and 6, in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center at Bowling Green State University.

  • Latino Issues Conference looks to the future Oct 14, 2011 2:04 PM The 18th annual Latino Issues Conference at Bowling Green State University will explore the role of Latinos in America’s future. Community leaders, faculty and students will examine aspects including education, the law, research, and theatre and film.

  • BGSU speaker looks at ‘Kids First' Oct 12, 2011 2:18 PM David Kirp will present “Kids First: Transforming the Lives of Children” as part of the Bowling Green State University College of Education and Human Development 2011-12 Lecture Series. He will speak from 1-3 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 13) in 115 Education Building.

  • Sociologist to discuss intimate partnerships Oct 12, 2011 2:16 PM The landscape of romantic partnerships has shifted dramatically in several directions in recent years. The nation now has more people than ever over 50 who are single and available to form new, unmarried unions.

  • BGSU to host ‘No Impact Man’ Colin Beavan Oct 12, 2011 2:06 PM Programs related to the Bowling Green State University Common Reading Experience are lined up through the end of October, including a visit from the “No Impact Man” himself, Colin Beavan, and a “trash audit” of a campus garbage bin.

  • BGSU named ‘Military Friendly School’ once again Oct 10, 2011 2:22 PM For the second year in a row, G.I. Jobs magazine has recognized BGSU as a Military Friendly School— at both the Bowling Green and Firelands campuses.

  • Meet BGSU Language Services Group at open house Oct 5, 2011 2:23 PM Area businesses, organizations and individuals are invited to come learn about how the new Language Services Group at Bowling Green State University can help them connect with global and culturally diverse communities.

  • BGSU named Ohio Center of Excellence Sep 30, 2011 2:26 PM Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Jim Petro today announced an Ohio Center of Excellence in the category of Cultural and Societal Transformation, the Center of Excellence in Developing Effective Businesses and Organizations at Bowling Green State University.

  • Arlington Midwest at BGSU to honor lives lost Sep 28, 2011 2:29 PM Bowling Green State University will have a chance to pause and consider “The Human Cost of 10 Years of War 2001-2011” during Arlington Midwest at BGSU Oct. 2-8. The memorial will be set up on the Bell Tower Lawn between Jerome Library and the Education Building

  • Nwauwa is editor of new Africana studies journal Sep 26, 2011 2:33 PM A new, peer-reviewed scholarly journal edited by Dr. Apollos Nwauwa of Bowling Green State University will provide an additional outlet for scholars of Africana and transatlantic studies worldwide. “Its uniqueness is that it is transnational, transatlantic and interdisciplinary,” said Nwauwa, a professor of history and director of the University’s Africana Studies Program.

  • Owens-Illinois chief to speak at BGSU Sep 26, 2011 2:31 PM The community is invited to hear about “Leading in a Global Economy” from the head of a truly global company. Al Stroucken, chairman and chief executive officer of Owens-Illinois, Inc., will speak at 4 p.m. Oct. 4 in 202B Bowen-Thompson Student Union at Bowling Green State University. He is the first speaker in the College of Business Administration’s 2011 Executive Lecture Series.

  • Men’s soccer alumni return for first night game Sep 25, 2011 1:53 PM On Oct. 22, for the first time in program history, BGSU’s men’s soccer team played a home night game. The game against Hartwick College ended in a 1-1, double-overtime tie.

  • Silent Witness unveiling ceremony Sep 23, 2011 2:35 PM Each year, women who lost their lives at the hands of husbands, boyfriends, dating partners or stalkers are remembered during the Silent Witness unveiling ceremony. More than 50 northwest Ohio women became victims during the last decade. This year’s event will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at Maumee United Methodist Church, 405 Sackett St. in Maumee.

  • New Music Festival explores ‘Method in Madness' Sep 21, 2011 2:40 PM The 2011 Bowling Green New Music Festival – now in its 32nd year — will showcase the work of more than 25 guest composers and performers Oct. 12-15. The international festival includes concerts, lectures and workshops, organized around the theme “Method in Madness,” celebrating music for unusual or exceptional groups of instruments and innovative modes of presentation.

  • Regional development center receives grant Sep 21, 2011 2:39 PM Bowling Green State University’s Center for Regional Development has received $800,000 in federal funding for a project to help businesses find and develop the workforces they need to succeed.

  • Education lecture looks at student learning Sep 21, 2011 2:37 PM “Radically Improving Student Learning” is the topic of the first free lecture of Bowling Green State University’s College of Education and Human Development 2011-12 Lecture Series.

  • Rep. Gardner to lead BGSU series on leadership Sep 21, 2011 2:36 PM State Rep. Randy Gardner (R-6th District), a Bowling Green State University alumnus, will host a fall Leadership and Civic Engagement Series at BGSU. The three sessions will be led by Gardner and will take place from 4-5:30 p.m. in the McFall Center Gallery. They are free and open to the public.

  • Alumni ‘don’t stop BGing’ at BGSU Homecoming Sep 16, 2011 2:49 PM Homecoming 2011 is just a month away, and Bowling Green State University is gearing up for the celebration. “Don’t Stop BGing” is this year’s theme, and the weekend promises nonstop activities from Oct. 12-16, from class and Greek reunions to pep rallies and of course, the game.

  • Director visits BGSU to discuss art, architecture Sep 15, 2011 2:51 PM Dr. Brian Kennedy, director of the Toledo Museum of Art, will share his vision for the museum with the community on Sept. 19 as the next speaker in Bowling Green State University’s ARTalk series. Kennedy will present “Toledo Museum of Art: Temple and Forum” at 7:30 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater. The event is co-sponsored by the BGSU architecture department.

  • BGSU lauded again in U.S. News and World Report Sep 14, 2011 2:53 PM For the sixth straight year, Bowling Green State University has been recognized for its focus on the undergraduate experience in U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges.”

  • Pargament named Distinguished Scholar-in-Residence Sep 12, 2011 2:54 PM Dr. Kenneth Pargament, a Bowling Green State University professor of psychology, will spend his sabbatical year sharing his expertise in the psychology of religion as Distinguished Scholar-in-Residence at the Institute for Spirituality and Health, part of the Texas Medical Center in Houston.

  • Student falls from Centennial Hall Sep 8, 2011 2:57 PM Around 3 p.m. today (Sept. 8), a Bowling Green State University male student fell from a fourth floor window on the east side of Centennial Hall.

  • ‘The Stroh Show’ kicks off Sept. 10 Sep 8, 2011 2:56 PM The pre-football game activities of Bowling Green State University’s Falcon Marching Band have a new home inside the Stroh Center. The College of Musical Arts and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics have named the new tradition the Stroh Show.

  • BGSU’s Gish Film Theater hosts series Sep 7, 2011 2:59 PM The Gish Film Theater at Bowling Green State University this fall will include the Sunday Matinees, Tuesdays at the Gish and Thursday Night International Film series.

  • String quartet to open Festival Series Sep 7, 2011 2:58 PM The music of legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix is the inspiration for the first concert in Bowling Green State University’s 2011-12 Festival Series. The Turtle Island String Quartet opens the season with a program titled “Have You Ever Been …?” at 8 p.m. Sept. 23 in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Alumna inducted into the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame Sep 1, 2011 3:23 PM Col. Brenda Joyce Hollis (Ret., U.S. Air Force) was among nine women inducted into the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame Aug. 25 during a closed ceremony in Columbus. She was selected by a committee of the Ohioana Library Association based on a nomination by former Bowling Green State University President Carol Cartwright.

  • BGSU names new Chief Communications Officer Aug 31, 2011 3:26 PM Robin Gerrow, assistant vice president in the Office of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin, will be Bowling Green State University’s next Chief Communications Officer, President Mary Ellen Mazey has announced. Gerrow will join Marketing and Communications Sept. 30.

  • Manning, Brown journal article named best of year Aug 29, 2011 3:28 PM Summer has not been a vacation for sociologists Drs. Susan Brown and Wendy Manning, co-directors of the National Center for Family and Marriage Research (NCFMR) at Bowling Green State University. Capping off a busy season of research and conference-hosting, the two were presented the inaugural Article of the Year Award from the American Sociological Association’s Section on Sociology of the Family for the best journal article published in the past three years.

  • Community invited to explore new dining center Aug 26, 2011 3:30 PM Bowling Green State University will open the doors of one of its new dining centers to the community Aug. 30.

  • BGSU Festival Series redraws musical limits Aug 25, 2011 3:31 PM Concert-goers at Bowling Green State University’s 2011-12 Festival Series will expand their musical boundaries with performances ranging from inspired improvisation to classical formality.

  • Diamante Awards to be handed out Sept. 23 Aug 15, 2011 3:39 PM Leaders in the northwest Ohio Latino community will be recognized Sept. 23 during the 22nd annual Diamante Awards at Bowling Green State University. Each year, a deserving youth, adult, professional, corporation/community agency and “friend of the Latino community” is honored.

  • BGSU Choral Society holds auditions Aug 15, 2011 3:37 PM The College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University will hold open auditions for the 2011-12 season of the University Choral Society (UCS), a large chorus consisting of both University and community singers.

  • An American comes to the defense of French Aug 15, 2011 3:34 PM A new book by Dr. R-J. Berg, an associate professor of French at Bowling Green State University, is already causing waves. “Péril en la demeure, Regards d’un Américain sur la langue française (Time Is of the Essence: An American’s Views on the French Language),” published in French for a French audience by Éditions France Univers, is a rallying cry for the preservation of the language Berg has come to love and to which he has devoted much of his professional activity.

  • A dunk-in for donuts, charity Aug 11, 2011 3:41 PM On Aug. 18 it will be time to make the donuts at Bowling Green State University. BGSU Dining is celebrating the opening of the new dining center The Oaks and its Dunkin’ Donuts franchise with a sit-in benefiting BGSU Dance Marathon.

  • Commencement speaker takes remarkable journey Aug 10, 2011 3:42 PM A young man stands in the office of Pan American Airlines in Seoul, hoping to fly to Ohio. He has a scholarship to attend Bowling Green State University but no money for a plane ticket. Impressed with the man’s earnestness, the manager issues the ticket on credit and the young man agrees to repay the loan monthly.

  • President Mazey to preside over first commencement Aug 1, 2011 3:44 PM Bowling Green State University will hold its 271st graduation ceremonies at 9 a.m. this Saturday (Aug. 6) on the lawn in front of University Hall, with new President Mary Ellen Mazey presiding. The total number of diplomas being awarded is 1,135, including 537 degrees granted through the Graduate College. Seventy-two undergraduates will receive their degrees with honors signifying meritorious academic achievement.

  • TEDx conference coming to BGSU Jul 29, 2011 3:47 PM The regional version of the popular TED conference is coming to Bowling Green State University. TEDxBGSU, an independently produced event operated under license from TED, will be held Sept. 16 at Kobacker Hall.

  • New York Voices ensemble to perform at BGSU Jul 28, 2011 3:53 PM The last two summers brought singers to the Bowling Green State University campus from as far away as Japan, South Africa and France to rehearse and perform together at the New York Voices Vocal Jazz Camp.

  • SETGO students share their original research Jul 28, 2011 3:50 PM After 10 weeks of intensive research activities, 40 undergraduate students from Bowling Green State University and Owens Community College presented the results of their work at the SETGO Summer Research Roundup. Joining them were several students who are working on other grant-funded studies with BGSU faculty.

  • Student Recreation Center available for rent Jul 22, 2011 3:54 PM Bowling Green State University’s Student Recreation Center (SRC) is offering rental space to SRC members and the general public.

  • Facility rentals at Perry Field House Jul 21, 2011 3:56 PM The Perry Field House at Bowling Green State University offers areas for the general public to rent.

  • Ohio governor appoints BGSU undergraduate trustee Jul 18, 2011 3:59 PM Bowling Green State University sophomore Beau Slater has been appointed to the BGSU Board of Trustees by Gov. John Kasich. Slater will serve as the undergraduate student trustee until May 17, 2013.

  • BGSU Ice Arena to host summer community skating Jul 13, 2011 4:00 PM The Bowling Green State University Ice Arena reopens July 18, and the Bowling Green and University community is invited to attend special themed skating events weekly throughout the summer.

  • Help reforest Forrest Creason golf course Jul 8, 2011 4:14 PM The ReForest Forrest Creason Golf Course Campaign is under way to replace 167 trees devastated by the emerald ash borer

  • BGSU student leads study of area bats Jun 30, 2011 4:04 PM On a hot, early June night, a group of volunteers sets out through Toledo’s Wildwood Metropark. Wearing headlamps with red lights, and well sprayed with mosquito repellent, they carry “Anabat” acoustic monitoring devices. As “citizen scientists,” they are recording bat sounds for later analysis, and will repeat the exercise in different Metroparks every other week through August.

  • NOWOH Art Show to be held at BGSU Art Galleries Jun 29, 2011 4:09 PM Artists of all skill levels are invited to submit their work to the fourth annual Northwest Ohio (NOWOH) Community Art Exhibition at Bowling Green State University.

  • Robert Boughton named BGSU professor emeritus Jun 29, 2011 4:08 PM After 31 years of scholarship, teaching and service to Bowling Green State University, Dr. Robert Boughton retires this month. The Board of Trustees at its June 24 meeting granted him emeritus status.

  • Summer Learn to Skate At BGSU Ice Arena Jun 29, 2011 4:06 PM Two sessions of group ice skating lessons are being offered at the BGSU Ice Arena during the summer. The four-week 30-minute sessions are designed for ages 3 through adults.

  • BGSU board approves budgets, sets tuition Jun 24, 2011 4:11 PM At its last meeting of the fiscal year, and the last to be attended by President Carol Cartwright, the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees approved educational and general budgets of $285.7 million for the Bowling Green campus and $14.8 million for BGSU Firelands. The board also set rates for tuition and fees for the 2011-12 academic year and approved a net funding pool for faculty and staff salary increases.

  • Financial literacy the focus of Camp Millionaire Jun 14, 2011 4:13 PM Line dance lessons, budgeting and business plans—it’s all part of the first Camp Millionaire hosted by Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU’s name added to community service honor roll Jun 8, 2011 4:19 PM While BGSU students pursue their own education, they are involved in many ways to ensure that others also have opportunities to learn and succeed. The University’s commitment to both community service and to learning from it has earned BGSU a place on the 2010 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, published annually by the Corporation for National and Community Service.

  • Huron businessman named BGSU trustee Jun 7, 2011 4:20 PM Daniel Keller, chairman of the venture firm Keller Capital Ltd. and president of Kellco Investment Ltd., a private investment company specializing in venture capital and private equity investments, has been appointed to a nine-year term on the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees, Gov. John Kasich announced June 7. He replaces J. Robert Sebo of Salem, whose term expired in May.

  • BGSU German program home to four Fulbright winners Jun 1, 2011 4:22 PM A group of four Bowling Green State University graduate students share a unique history. They all began the master’s degree program in German at the same time, spent a year in Austria together and have all been named Fulbright Award winners.

  • Temple Grandin to visit BGSU May 27, 2011 4:29 PM Dr. Temple Grandin is primarily known for two things—her expertise on animal care and handling and the award-winning HBO movie “Temple Grandin,” which focuses on her autism

  • BGSU hosts Summer Kids Camp May 25, 2011 4:31 PM Kids ages 5-12 are invited to attend Summer Kids Camp on the campus of Bowling Green State University. Hosted by BGSU’s Department of Recreation and Wellness, the camp offers new friends, unique learning experiences and fun.

  • BGSU names Rogers interim provost May 18, 2011 4:32 PM Bowling Green State University announced today that Dr. Rodney Rogers has been appointed the interim senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, effective July 1. Rogers is dean of BGSU’s College of Business Administration.

  • BGSU selects recipients of Alumni Awards May 13, 2011 4:34 PM From chief executive officers to child welfare advocates, Bowling Green State University alumni are serving their communities and making an impact in the world. The University recognized the service and achievements of 23 such alumni during the Accomplished Alumni Awards dinner on Friday, May 13, in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Staff sergeant earns college degree while overseas May 12, 2011 4:36 PM It takes a certain measure of tenacity to serve for six years in the U.S. Air Force during a time of international conflict. But to earn your college degree at the same time requires an even greater level of commitment and perseverance.

  • BGSU names new library dean May 11, 2011 4:37 PM Sara Bushong has been appointed the next dean of Bowling Green State University’s University Libraries, effective May 9. The announcement was made yesterday (May 10) by Dr. Kenneth Borland, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost.

  • BGSU faculty celebrate promotion, tenure May 9, 2011 4:40 PM A number of Bowling Green State University faculty reached milestones in their careers when they were granted promotion, some with tenure, by the board of trustees May 6.

  • Teaching careers gain faculty emeritus status May 9, 2011 4:39 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees granted professor emeritus status to seven retired or retiring faculty members and associate emeritus status to six others during the May 6 meeting.

  • Adobe Systems CEO receives honorary degree May 7, 2011 4:44 PM Shantanu Narayen, president and chief executive officer of Adobe Systems Incorporated, runs one of the world’s largest software brands with products such as Adobe® Photoshop® software, Adobe Acrobat® software and Adobe Flash® Player. Today (May 7), Narayen received an honorary Doctor of Applied Science degree during Bowling Green State University’s College of Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony. The event occurred at 9:30 a.m. in Anderson Arena.

  • State Fire School starts May 9 May 5, 2011 4:45 PM Hundreds of emergency responders will arrive at Bowling Green State University May 9 for State Fire School. The program runs until May 13.

  • BGSU students prepare for electric vehicle race May 4, 2011 4:46 PM Bowling Green State University has a long history of building alternative energy vehicles. On Saturday, May 7, students from BGSU’s Motorsports Club and the College of Technology’s sustainability technology class will enter their all-electric powered racer in the Collegiate evGrandPrix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS). The multi-event weekend focuses on developing and showcasing green energy automotive technology.

  • BGSU offers new degree in Fire Administration May 3, 2011 4:48 PM Bowling Green State University has received approval from the Ohio Board of Regents to offer a unique online Bachelor of Science in Fire Administration (FIAD) degree. One of only a few such degree programs in the country, FIAD emphasizes communication skills, legal aspects of fire and emergency management, public health, interagency coordination of large-scale events, strategic planning, fiscal responsibility, critical thinking, applied research and analysis.

  • Graduating senior to ride away to national horsemanship meet Apr 30, 2011 3:37 PM Graduation weekend will find Bowling Green State University senior Tiffani Bennethum doing a quick change from her cap and gown into cowboy hat and boots. Thanks to her recent fourth-place finish in the semifinals of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association competition, she must leave Bowling Green immediately after commencement and head to Raleigh, N.C., for the national competition.

  • Faculty projects reap economic development grants Apr 27, 2011 4:52 PM Bowling Green State University’s Division of Research and Economic Development has awarded two innovative projects developed by University faculty a total of $100,000 in “seed money.”

  • Dr. Cartwright to preside over last commencement Apr 27, 2011 4:51 PM Bowling Green State University's May commencement ceremonies, the 270th graduation at the University, represent both a beginning and an end. For graduates, it is the first step in the next stage of their lives. For the University, it will be last time President Carol Cartwright presides over the ceremonies and the final time the events will be held in Anderson Arena. December's graduates will receive their diplomas in the new Stroh Center.

  • Conrad Art Song competition winners announced Apr 21, 2011 4:53 PM Six singer-piano duos at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts won prizes at the 12th annual Dr. Marjorie Conrad Art Song Competition held earlier this month in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU ceramic artist creates ephemeral installation Apr 20, 2011 4:55 PM It is hard to conceive, when viewing ceramic artist Jamie Bardsley’s intricate, nearly room-size arrangement of small porcelain water-droplet shapes, that in a short time the whole thing will be dismantled and taken away, but that is exactly what Bardsley looks forward to.

  • Shrude wins national honor as Guggenheim Fellow Apr 19, 2011 4:59 PM This time next year, Distinguished Artist Professor Marilyn Shrude will likely not be thinking of class schedules or her duties as chair of the musicology/composition/theory department at Bowling Green State University. Instead, thanks to support from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, she expects to be deeply immersed in writing music.

  • Philharmonia to perform final concert of season Apr 18, 2011 10:21 AM The Bowling Green Philharmonia will present its final concert of the spring season at 8 p.m. Wednesday (April 20) in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Buchanan lecturer to speak on evolution Apr 15, 2011 10:24 AM Distinguished chemist Dr. Nils Walter will discuss chemistry as the driving force behind evolution in Bowling Green State University’s 2011 Jean Pasakarnis Buchanan Lecture on campus April 19.

  • BGSU Honors Program named ‘Champion of Children’ Apr 15, 2011 10:23 AM Students in the BGSU Honors Program are truly learning that child abuse can happen in the most unexpected places. To help these children, they are lending a hand to make school and the holidays a little more comfortable and exciting.

  • Doctoral student helps preserve disappearing art Apr 6, 2011 4:21 PM J.L. Murdoch left her first Talchum performance bruised, bloody and exhausted. Murdoch, a Ph.D. student at Bowling Green State University, was in a rural part of South Korea as part of a Fulbright Fellowship for Research to study the little-known performance art. The word talchum means a form of play or dance performed while wearing masks.

  • Exercise could speed wound healing in diabetics Apr 6, 2011 4:18 PM There’s just no getting around it. “We were designed to move and when we don’t, we experience all sorts of problems,” says Dr. Todd Keylock, an assistant professor of exercise science in Bowling Green State University’s School of Human Movement, Sport and Leisure Studies.

  • Young musicians invited to hone skills Apr 6, 2011 4:17 PM Young musicians can polish their skills during Bowling Green State University’s annual Summer Music Institute for junior high and high school students, June 12-24.

  • Memorial jazz concert to honor Dave Melle Apr 4, 2011 4:26 PM Bowling Green State University celebrates the legacy of legendary musician Dave Melle in a special memorial jazz concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 10, in Kobacker Hall.

  • Alumna successfully takes dreams to big city Apr 4, 2011 4:23 PM College students today may be feeling anxiety about future job markets, but Bowling Green State University graduate and published author Philana Boles is proof that students can still make their dreams a reality.

  • Seniors recognized at Fine Arts Exhibition Mar 30, 2011 4:28 PM Bowling Green State University’s undergraduate art students received recognition for their work at the annual Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition opening reception on March 19. School of Art Director Katerina Ray handed out 13 awards at the event.

  • WBGU-TV welcomes new ‘Northwest Ohio Journal’ host Mar 29, 2011 4:30 PM Melissa Andrews will join WBGU-TV as the new host of “Northwest Ohio Journal,” a weekly public affairs program focusing on legislative, education, health and economic issues currently affecting northwest and west central Ohio.

  • Seasoned administrator chosen to lead Technology Mar 28, 2011 4:35 PM Dr. Faris Malhas, a professor and dean of the Leonard C. Nelson College of Engineering and Sciences at West Virginia University-Institute of Technology, will be the next dean of Bowling Green State University’s College of Technology, Provost Ken Borland has announced. He will begin his position at BSGU on June 15.

  • BGSU names dean of College of Musical Arts Mar 28, 2011 4:34 PM Dr. Jeffrey Showell, a professor and director of the School of Music at James Madison University, has been appointed the next dean of Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts. Dr. Kenneth Borland, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, made the announcement March 28 following a national search. Showell’s appointment becomes effective June 30.

  • Baker Lecture addresses social marketing Mar 28, 2011 4:32 PM “Using Social Marketing to Strengthen Public Health Policies” is the focus for the 12th Annual Ned E. Baker Lecture in Public Health on Thursday, March 31.

  • Creative economy focus of new documentary Mar 24, 2011 4:46 PM A new documentary from WBGU-TV puts a spotlight on the importance of arts industries to northwest Ohio. “Creative Economy of Northwest Ohio” is a 30-minute documentary that showcases the economic and community impact of the region’s arts and culture and features interviews with cultural, state and business leaders.

  • Yang named ‘Outstanding Young Scholar' Mar 24, 2011 4:44 PM Bowling Green State University has conferred the title “Outstanding Young Scholar” on one of its most productive faculty members, Dr. Weidong Yang, biological sciences. Since coming to the University in 2007, he has determinedly pursued his research into the means by which single molecules pass through the infinitesimal opening into the nucleus of a cell.

  • Fallon named Distinguished Teaching Professor Mar 24, 2011 4:42 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees has named Dr. Fleming Fallon a Distinguished Teaching Professor of public and allied health. Fallon has taught in the College of Health and Human Services at BGSU since 1997, beginning as the inaugural and only full-time faculty member in the program for its first five years.

  • Shields honored for expert leadership Mar 24, 2011 4:41 PM As chair of Bowling Green State University’s Department of Theatre and Film, Dr. Ronald Shields has forged connections and collaborations with other arts-related departments on campus and beyond that have expanded students’ and faculty’s scholarship and creative endeavors.

  • ‘Digital Mirror’ reflects Blair’s collaboration Mar 24, 2011 4:39 PM Helping girls to understand and use the “digital mirror” of computer technology to create and represent their digital identities has reflected back numerous successes for Dr. Kristine Blair, chair of the Bowling Green State University English department. The most recent is the President’s Award for Collaborative Research and Creative Work, presented at the annual Faculty Recognition Dinner March 22.

  • Mentorship award winner extends help Mar 24, 2011 4:37 PM It takes a nurturing and thus generous nature to be a mentor. In the case of Bowling Green State University’s Dr. Janet Hartley, her mentorship has extended to a colleague in another department.

  • Shift to oceanographic study leads to award Mar 23, 2011 5:01 PM Dr. George Bullerjahn, a professor of biological sciences, was honored by Bowling Green State University with the Olscamp Research Award at the University’s annual Faculty Recognition Dinner March 22.

  • BGSU Festival Series closes with River North Mar 23, 2011 4:59 PM The River North Chicago Dance Company will close Bowling Green State University’s Festival Series with a performance at 8 p.m. April 7 in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU gets close to $1 million to bolster education Mar 23, 2011 4:57 PM A nearly $1 million grant to improve the teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in northwest Ohio school districts has been awarded to Bowling Green State University on behalf of the Northwest Ohio STEM Consortium. Ensuring that all students graduate with a solid knowledge of the subjects known collectively as STEM is considered critical for fostering the development and growth of the most promising businesses and vital for the economic strength and success of the region.

  • BGSU students name Robert DeBard Master Teacher Mar 23, 2011 4:55 PM Dr. Robert DeBard admits he’s had a “backwards” career. DeBard, an associate professor of higher education and college student personnel programs at Bowling Green State University, went to Indiana University with the intention of earning a Ph.D., joining a liberal arts institution and teaching English while writing the “Great American Novel.”

  • Gupta honored for lifetime achievement Mar 23, 2011 4:53 PM He’s considered an “international superstar” in the field of statistical research, with a varied and long list of accomplishments to his credit. On March 22, Dr. Arjun Gupta, a Distinguished Research Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, received the Lifetime Achievement Recognition at Bowling Green State University’s Faculty Recognition Dinner and with it, a $1,000 cash prize.

  • Vincent recognized for community involvement Mar 23, 2011 4:52 PM He’s recognized as one of Bowling Green State University’s most productive scholars, but Dr. Robert Vincent, a professor of geology, is equally active in the Bowling Green community. Vincent’s service was recognized on March 22 when he received the Community Involvement Award during BGSU’s Faculty Recognition Dinner.

  • Center for Teaching and Learning recognized Mar 23, 2011 4:50 PM The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) was recognized for its outstanding commitment to faculty development on March 22 during Bowling Green State University’s annual Faculty Recognition Dinner. The office was awarded the BGSU Faculty Senate Unit Recognition Award.

  • Jazz Week 2011 kicks off March 28 Mar 23, 2011 4:48 PM The sounds of piano, trombone and jazz combos will fill the air at Bowling Green State University starting March 28 as Jazz Week 2011 kicks off.

  • Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey named BGSU’s 11th president Mar 22, 2011 5:03 PM Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey will be Bowling Green State University’s next president. The BGSU Board of Trustees voted Tuesday, March 22, to name her to the post.

  • Opera Theater to present ‘A Little Night Music' Mar 21, 2011 2:00 PM The musical that gave us such enduring songs as “Send in the Clowns” will be performed by the Bowling Green State University Opera Theater this week. “A Little Night Music” will be staged at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (March 24-26), and at 2 p.m. Sunday (March 27) in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU sets room, board rates for fall Mar 18, 2011 2:04 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees set new room and board rates for fall 2011 at its March 18 meeting.

  • Top science students to compete at symposium Mar 18, 2011 2:01 PM Ohio’s best high school students in science and math will be recognized at the Ohio Junior Science and Humanities Symposium March 24 and 25. The event will be held in Bowling Green State University’s Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Obama names alumnus to advisory board Mar 17, 2011 2:05 PM Shantanu Narayen, Bowling Green State University alumnus and president and CEO of Adobe Systems, Inc., has been appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on a new advisory board meant to help streamline government operations and better serve taxpayers.

  • Suicide prevention focus of conference Mar 16, 2011 2:07 PM A combination of nationally known leaders and local experts in suicide prevention will be part of the Wood County Suicide Prevention Coalition Conference on April 29. The conference runs from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the French Quarter Holiday Inn in Perrysburg and is offered by the Wood County Suicide Prevention Coalition, assisted by Bowling Green State University’s office of Continuing & Extended Education.

  • Work by student filmmakers chosen for festivals Mar 16, 2011 2:06 PM Bowling Green State University student filmmakers will see their work on the big screen at two upcoming festivals.

  • BGSU programs recognized nationally Mar 15, 2011 2:09 PM Two national publications have recognized Bowling Green State University in their recent rankings.

  • Refugees topic of BGSU exhibit, panel discussion Mar 14, 2011 2:13 PM A photo-documentary exhibit opening March 18 in Bowling Green State University’s Bowen-Thompson Student Union Art Gallery provides viewers a window into the daily lives of some of the newest - and least familiar - Americans. After fleeing civil war, political persecution and ethnic strife in countries such as Burma, Somalia and Laos, these newcomers are rebuilding their lives and cultures here as generations of immigrants did before.

  • Leading author to speak on surviving ‘hot’ future Mar 14, 2011 2:10 PM “Hot” has a number of meanings. In terms of the environment, they are mostly negative. “Generation Hot: Making a Peaceful Planet for All” will be the theme of author Mark Hertsgaard’s Lamb Peace Lecture at Bowling Green State University. The lecture begins at 7 p.m. March 28 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater and is free and open to the public.

  • ‘Biscuit’ author comes to kids’ literacy day Mar 10, 2011 2:16 PM Children’s author Alyssa Satin Capucilli, best known for her books featuring “Biscuit” and “Katy Duck,” is the featured speaker at the Joseph and Judith Conda Family Literacy in the Park event on Saturday, March 19, at Bowling Green State University.

  • Panel to discuss ‘Terror in the Name of Religion' Mar 10, 2011 2:15 PM What happens when religion becomes a force not for peace but for violence? Bowling Green State University’s Department of Journalism and Public Relations will host a day focusing on “Terror in the Name of Religion” on March 17. Events will include a panel discussion with three national experts and the second annual Hiroko Nakamoto Peace Lecture. Both are free and open to the public.

  • WBGU-TV announces ‘Cinema U’ winner Mar 9, 2011 2:22 PM WBGU-TV has announced the Best Picture winner of the first season of “Cinema U.” Ethan Roberts, a BGSU sophomore from Bryan majoring in theatre and film, won the award for his short film “Primacy of Experience.”

  • Africana Studies in a global perspective Mar 9, 2011 2:20 PM Students, alumni and scholars will look at “The Place of Africana Studies in a Global Perspective” at Bowling Green State University’s 13th annual Africana Studies Conference on March 18. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. The conference and keynote address are free and open to the public.

  • ‘Differentiating’ business focus of conference Mar 9, 2011 2:19 PM Success in a start-up venture begins with finding something that makes the new company or product different from what already exists. That important strategy is the theme for this year’s Sebo Series in Entrepreneurship event at Bowling Green State University. “Differentiate Yourself! Launch. Grow. Compete” will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 8 in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Participants will also have the opportunity to cast their votes for some up-and-coming young entrepreneurs.

  • BGSU conference examines State of the Region Mar 9, 2011 2:17 PM Area business leaders will give their perspective on the upside of an economic downturn at the ninth annual State of the Region Conference March 14. About 300 civic and business leaders from the 27-county northwest sector of Ohio are expected to attend.

  • BGSU alumnus honored at White House Mar 7, 2011 2:23 PM Bowling Green State University alumnus Arnold Rampersad was one of 20 artists, writers and scholars recognized by President Barack Obama on March 2. Rampersad, known for his skill at telling the African-American story through the lens of biography, was presented a National Humanities Medal during a ceremony at the White House.

  • Fiction writers invited to 13th annual workshop Mar 4, 2011 2:24 PM Area fiction writers will have the chance to share their work in progress and get advice about preparing manuscripts for submission to editors and publishers at Bowling Green State University’s 13th annual Spring 2011 Open Writing Workshop April 16. The workshop is open to the public and designed for writers at all experience levels.

  • BGSU Chamber Music Competition winners announced Mar 2, 2011 2:27 PM Four student chamber ensembles from Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts have been announced as the winners of the fifth annual Chamber Music Competition held Feb. 20.

  • BGSU students win awards at Model European Union Mar 2, 2011 2:26 PM Bowling Green State University students were exceptionally successful recently at the Model European Union (EU) simulation, hosted annually by the University of Pittsburgh’s European Union Center of Excellence. During the two-day simulation, four BGSU undergraduate student teams — representing Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Poland — had to discuss and negotiate various EU policy issues with 23 other student country-teams.

  • One of Sudan’s ‘lost girls’ to speak at BGSU Feb 28, 2011 2:33 PM Audiences will hear firsthand about the struggle of Sudanese women to survive genocide and endure violent refugee camps when Micklina Kenyi speaks at Bowling Green State University next week. Her presentation will be held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 28 in the Gish Film Theater at Hanna Hall. It is free and open to the public.

  • Finalists named for BGSU president Feb 28, 2011 2:30 PM Bowling Green State University has named the three finalists to become the 11th president of the University. Over the next few weeks, they will visit campus to meet with constituent groups and learn more about BGSU. The two-day visits will include a public presentation.

  • BGSU takes Best of Show in advertising awards Feb 28, 2011 2:29 PM Bowling Green State University earned a Best of Show award and brought home the gold — along with the silver and bronze — from the Addy Awards last week. Hosted by the Advertising Club of Toledo, the annual event recognizes creativity in marketing, advertising and publications.

  • Vocal coach and acclaimed pianist to visit BGSU Feb 24, 2011 2:34 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will host nationally heralded coach, accompanist and conductor Ken Merrill March 3 and 4. Merrill, a guest of the McMaster Endowed Professorship in Vocal and Choral Studies, will coach student voice and piano duos and encourage young artists.

  • Cultural bridges theme of mental health conference Feb 22, 2011 2:36 PM As mental health and medical professionals know, culture matters. It is important to be familiar with and understand clients and their families in terms of their particular culture in order to perform accurate and helpful assessments and interventions.

  • Conference to examine ‘Latin Americanist’ topics Feb 15, 2011 2:37 PM Bowling Green State University will host the 10th annual Ohio Latin Americanist Conference Friday and Saturday (Feb. 18 and Feb. 19). The event will highlight Latin American and Latino/a studies through a variety of panel discussions, a documentary screening, guest speakers and other events in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union and the Planetarium.

  • Winners of Dubois piano competition announced Feb 14, 2011 2:41 PM Four of the eight finalists in the final round of the David D. Dubois piano competition for high school students were chosen to receive grand prizes of $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000. The competition was held Feb. 6 in Kobacker Hall at Bowling Green State University. In total, 17 students, ages 15-17, participated.

  • ‘The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess' Feb 14, 2011 2:38 PM The Bowling Green State University Festival Series celebrates Black History Month with selections from “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess” by George Gerswhin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward and Ira Gershwin. The performance begins at 8 p.m. Feb. 26 in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • janus trio to perform at BGSU March 3 Feb 11, 2011 2:45 PM The janus trio (cq), an ensemble of flute, viola and harp, will perform a concert of new works at 8 p.m. March 3 in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center at Bowling Green State University. The concert, part of the Music at the Forefront concert series sponsored by the MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music, is free and open to the public.

  • BGSU students receive Bashore Scholarships Feb 11, 2011 2:43 PM Four students in the Bowling Green State University Honors Program have been awarded the J. Robert Bashore Scholarship for the 2010-11 academic year.

  • BGSU Black Issues Conference to focus on future Feb 8, 2011 2:49 PM African-American successes and challenges will be highlighted at Bowling Green State University’s 12th annual Black Issues Conference (BIC) Feb. 12 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. A goal of the event is to help students overcome racial, sexism, socio-economic and other forms of oppression.

  • Japanese sojourn inspires BGSU student’s glass art Feb 8, 2011 2:47 PM When glassblowing student Adam Goldberg set out for Japan last summer, he did not speak the language or know anyone there personally. But the welcoming community of artists he found has given new direction to his art.

  • Student winners to perform concertos Feb 3, 2011 2:50 PM Four students from Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will take the stage as featured performers with the Bowling Green Philharmonia, under the direction of Dr. Emily Freeman Brown, at 3 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 6) in Kobacker Hall of Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • WBGU-TV launches new local program: ‘Cinema U’ Jan 31, 2011 2:53 PM WBGU-TV has announced the addition of “Cinema U” to its local programming schedule. The series promises fresh content featuring 22 short films by local filmmaking talent from Bowling Green State University and area high school students.

  • Semi-finalists announced for Piano Competition Jan 26, 2011 2:57 PM A Bowling Green student is among the semi-finalists selected for the David D. Dubois Piano Competition and Festival at Bowling Green State University. Slated for the weekend of February 4-6 in the Moore Musical Arts Center, activities include a master class and performance by noted pianist Robert Levin.

  • BGSU to celebrate Black History Month Jan 26, 2011 2:56 PM Aspects of African-American life, past and present, will be spotlighted during February as Bowling Green State University’s Bowling Green and Firelands campuses celebrate Black History Month.

  • Pianist Robert Levin next in Festival Series Jan 26, 2011 2:54 PM Versatile pianist Robert Levin will be the next performer in Bowling Green State University’s Festival Series. Levin will be in concert at 8 p.m. Feb. 5 in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU hosts entrepreneurship competition Jan 24, 2011 2:59 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Business Administration and the Dallas-Hamilton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation are looking for the next great idea. The inaugural Northwest Ohio Entrepreneurship Competition is designed to stimulate the entrepreneurial efforts of BGSU students past and present, and the surrounding community. Entrepreneurs will compete for over $25,000 in prizes and services to start their business.

  • Anubis Saxophone Quartet to perform at BGSU Feb. 7 Jan 20, 2011 3:02 PM Pulitzer Prize- and Grammy Award-winning composer Jennifer Higdon will be the special guest speaker for the Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts’ annual “All College Convocation” at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 10 in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Falcon fan plans $10 million endowment Jan 19, 2011 3:06 PM For six decades, Findlay native William Frack has followed the Bowling Green State University men’s basketball team. Now, he is taking steps to strengthen the program for generations to come with a series of irrevocable trusts that have a combined value of more than $10 million.

  • Alumna to lead Discovery Channel and TLC Jan 19, 2011 3:04 PM Eileen O’Neill, a graduate of Bowling Green State University, has been promoted to lead the two flagship networks at Discovery Communications, the network has announced.

  • Media Alert: MLK Service Challenge Jan 14, 2011 3:12 PM Even though it’s a University holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday (Jan. 17) will be a day “on” for many Bowling Green State University students, faculty and staff. For the third year in a row, campus organizations will partner with community agencies to provide help during the MLK Day of Service Challenge.

  • BGSU hosts Band Music Reading and Directors Clinic Jan 12, 2011 3:13 PM The 53rd annual Band Music Reading and Directors Clinic at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts Jan. 20-22 will feature the talents of several BGSU graduates. All performances will be held in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU Reddin Symposium examines Great Lakes threats Jan 11, 2011 3:14 PM The Great Lakes: Resource at Risk” is the topic of the 24th annual Reddin Symposium at Bowling Green State University. Featuring a panel of experts from the United States and Canada, the event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 22 in 101 Olscamp Hall.

  • BGSU hosts financial aid workshops Jan 6, 2011 3:18 PM The financial aid process can be daunting. Bowling Green State University is hosting workshops on Jan. 22 and Feb. 4 to help students and their families understand the application and award process.

  • ‘Forward Falcons’ celebrates women's sports Dec 16, 2010 9:06 AM Long before women’s sports were governed by the NCAA, long before Title IX changed the face of school athletics, women at Bowling Green State University were energetically and enthusiastically participating in sports, from basketball and swimming to field hockey and fencing.

  • BGSU celebrates December commencement Dec 13, 2010 9:46 AM Bowling Green State University will recognize its newest class of graduates on Friday, Dec. 17, and Saturday, Dec. 18. The commencement ceremony marks the 269th graduation at BGSU, with 1,034 diplomas being awarded, including 203 degrees granted through the Graduate College.

  • Younger Family Fund benefits WBGU-PBS Dec 9, 2010 9:50 AM Local public programming is getting a serious financial boost thanks to the generosity of a Findlay couple. Charles and Mariann Younger have donated $260,000 to WBGU-PBS to establish the Younger Family Fund. The money will be used to finance local television productions.

  • BGSU Ethics Bowl team prepares for nationals Dec 7, 2010 9:55 AM Should the Brazilian government flood a valley to create a hydroelectric power plant that will displace thousands of indigenous people? Should it be legal for avatars in Second Life to have child cybersex?

  • Celebration concert closes Centennial events Dec 7, 2010 9:53 AM Bowling Green State University will close out its centennial year with a concert and program at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Prominent alumna makes donation to Popular Culture Dec 7, 2010 9:51 AM Eileen O’Neill, one of Bowling Green State University’s 100 Most Prominent Alumni, is giving back in a big way. O’Neill, the president and general manager of the cable network TLC, and her partner, Karen Stoddard, have given the University a $100,000 gift to establish “the Stoddard and O’Neill Endowment for Studies in Popular Culture” as well as another $10,000 to the department that can be used immediately to assist students and faculty. Both Stoddard and O’Neill have master’s degrees in popular culture from BGSU.

  • Former TPS superintendent to speak at BGSU Nov 24, 2010 10:00 AM Dr. Eugene Sanders, CEO of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District since 2006 and former superintendent of Toledo Public Schools, will speak about "Transforming America's Schools" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, in Bowling Green State University’s Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater. A former BGSU faculty member, his talk is part of the College of Education and Human Development’s Centennial Lecture Series.

  • Experience Arts Extravaganza at BGSU Nov 24, 2010 9:58 AM The Bowling Green State University School of Art will host its sixth annual Arts Extravaganza from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, at the campus Fine Arts Center. Showcasing BGSU’s arts programs, the evening offers community members a chance to do some holiday shopping while enjoying demonstrations, performances and hands-on activities.

  • Patterns in the brain topic of BGSU lecture Nov 23, 2010 10:01 AM Do you ever have a song that gets stuck in your head, or a series of thoughts or memories that seem to keep playing over and over in your mind, like a broken record? These out-of-control mental patterns are thought to be due to learned activity patterns in sets (assemblies) of neurons.

  • BGSU Festival Series presents 'Sound of Christmas' Nov 22, 2010 10:04 AM Bowling Green State University celebrates the holidays with “The Sound of Christmas” with the Empire Brass and Elisabeth von Trapp, at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. The performance is the Louise F. Rees Memorial Concert.

  • BGSU Philharmonia gives final fall concert Nov 17, 2010 10:09 AM The Bowling Green Philharmonia will present its final concert of the fall season at 8 p.m. Dec. 1 in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. Dr. Emily Freeman Brown, director of orchestral activities, will conduct the performance, which will include works by Samuel Adler, Samuel Barber and Hector Berlioz.

  • Learn about firefighting, safety, at expo Nov 13, 2010 11:25 AM Ever dream of being a firefighter? This Saturday (Sept. 18), you can see what it feels like to wear firefighting gear and learn about the job from local firefighters at the Firefighting and Safety Expo, from 3:30-6 p.m. outside Doyt Perry Stadium.

  • BGSU marks Native American Heritage Month Nov 11, 2010 10:11 AM n honor of Native American Heritage Month, Bowling Green State University will offer a glimpse into contemporary Native Americans' lives with a series of programs Friday (Nov. 12).
The event is organized by BGSU’s Native American Unity Council.

  • Community invited to BGSU Academic Convocation Nov 4, 2010 10:15 AM Bowling Green State University would like to extend an invitation to the community to attend the Centennial Anniversary Academic Convocation at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, in Anderson Arena.

  • Cartwrights donate $50,000 to BGSU Nov 4, 2010 10:14 AM Bowling Green State University President Dr. Carol Cartwright and her husband, Dr. G. Phillip Cartwright, have made a $50,000 contribution to the University.

  • BGSU Honors Program hosts Tuition Raffle Nov 4, 2010 10:13 AM The Bowling Green State University Honors Program is holding a raffle with some unusual prizes — a full semester’s and half-semester’s tuition for BGSU Honors students. The Honors Program is hosting its 28th annual Tuition Raffle now through the end of January. Tuition Raffle is the second-largest student-run fund-raiser on campus.

  • Veterans get in free to BGSU-Miami game Nov 4, 2010 10:12 AM Bowling Green State University is offering free tickets to community veterans and service members for the Nov. 10 home game against Miami, in honor of Veterans Day. In addition, veterans’ family members can buy tickets at the group rate of $8.

  • BGSU sociologist examines child well-being Nov 1, 2010 10:19 AM In an article on "Marriage and Child Well-Being: Research and Policy Perspectives,” published this month by the Journal of Marriage and Family, Bowling Green State University sociologist Dr. Susan Brown states that children today are less likely to be born into a “traditional” family structure, defined as two biological married parents.

  • Baseball and American identity focus of new book Nov 1, 2010 10:17 AM Long considered America’s “national pastime,” baseball can also be used to define the country’s identity post-9/11 and during the ongoing War on Terror. That’s the focus of a new book by Dr. Michael Butterworth of Bowling Green State University. “Baseball and the Rhetorics of Purity” was published last month by the University of Alabama Press.

  • WBGU-PBS hosts live premiere of documentary Oct 28, 2010 10:20 AM The live broadcast premiere of the WBGU-PBS documentary “Bowling Green Women’s Basketball: A Legacy of Excellence” will take place at 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, on WBGU-TV HD channel 27.1, Bowling Green State University’s Public Broadcasting System television station.

  • BGSU opera students to perform 'Iolanthe' Oct 27, 2010 10:21 AM Students and alumni from Bowling Green State University Opera Theater will present Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera “Iolanthe” at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 6, in the Wooster Center, 1124 E. Wooster St. in Bowling Green.

  • Award-winning teacher speaks at BGSU Oct 26, 2010 10:23 AM LouAnne Johnson, author of My Posse Don’t Do Homework and Teaching Outside the Box, will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 28) in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater. Johnson, whose My Posse book was made into the 1995 film “Dangerous Minds” starring Michelle Pfeiffer, is a nationally acclaimed teacher who previously was an award-winning U.S. Navy journalist and Marine Corps officer.

  • ‘Latino Images’ theme of BGSU Conference Oct 26, 2010 10:22 AM Latino images will be explored tomorrow (Oct. 27) at Bowling Green State University during the 17th annual Latino Issues Conference. Comprising discussion sessions, a keynote speaker and a Mexican and Puerto Rican-themed luncheon, the conference will provide a daylong look at the lives of Latinos in America.

  • BGSU in ‘constructive’ relationship with city park Oct 21, 2010 10:26 AM The new Simpson Garden Park on Wintergarden Road in Bowling Green is being enhanced, thanks to Bowling Green State University students in construction management classes. Their work represents the first formal affiliation between a BGSU academic department and an outside organization for the purpose of service-learning.

  • BGSU rallies to ‘Take Back the Night’ Oct 20, 2010 10:28 AM Bowling Green State University students and community members are joining with their counterparts around the world on Friday, Oct. 22, to “Take Back the Night.” Women and men will join in solidarity for a rally, march and speak-out to promote ending violence against women.

  • Real estate seminar focuses on customer service Oct 18, 2010 10:46 AM In this tough housing market, area real estate professionals need a competitive advantage. The Institute for Excellence in Services (IES) at Bowling Green State University will focus on the importance of successful customer service skills in its annual marketing seminar. “Successfully Service Real Estate Customers” will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 28 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Sustainability expert keynote speaker for event Oct 18, 2010 10:45 AM A pioneer in the sustainability movement will be the keynote speaker for the Ray Marvin Leadership Summit to be held at Bowling Green State University on Oct. 25. Darcy Winslow will discuss “Sustainable Inspiration – Leading from the Edge” at 4 p.m. in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Conference to provide forum for sustainability Oct 18, 2010 10:42 AM From the food we eat to the buildings we build and the ways in which we teach, the concept of sustainability permeates our lives but is not always a conscious part of our education.

  • New Music Festival draws eclectic mix Oct 12, 2010 10:53 AM Bowling Green State University’s 31st annual New Music Festival will showcase the work of more than 25 guest composers and performers October 21-23. The international festival includes concerts, lectures and workshops.

  • BGSU, UT study wind turbines’ impact on birds, bats Oct 12, 2010 10:51 AM Just six miles outside Bowling Green, off Route 6, four wind turbines rise into the sky. They are the largest turbines in the state that feed into an electric grid, and the focus of a massive collaborative research project between Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo. Faculty and students from both schools are looking at the effects of these turbines on bird and bat migration.

  • ODK students lead University ‘back to our roots’ Oct 12, 2010 10:51 AM Students in Bowling Green State University’s Omicron Delta Kappa chapter are leading a campus “Back to our Roots” fund-raising effort to help keep St. John’s Wood in Wintergarden Park a nature preserve—and out of the hands of developers.

  • BGSU hosts Musical Discovery Day Oct 11, 2010 10:56 AM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will hold its annual Musical Discovery Day on Monday, Oct. 18, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU Young People’s Concerts series begins Oct 11, 2010 10:55 AM This year’s Young People’s Concerts series at Bowling Green State University will begin Saturday (Oct. 16) with “Wishing on a Star,” a presentation by the musical theater program in the College of Musical Arts.

  • Acclaimed opera educator presents master class Oct 9, 2010 10:40 AM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will host nationally heralded opera educator Ann Baltz, the founder of OperaWorks, from Oct. 24-26.

  • 'Silent Witnesses' to be unveiled Oct 5, 2010 10:59 AM In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Bowing Green State University Women's Center will host the unveiling of the 2010 collection of the northwest Ohio chapter of the Silent Witness Project. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Zoar Lutheran Church, 314 E. Indiana Ave.,
in Perrysburg.

  • BGSU faculty authors guide for architects Oct 5, 2010 10:59 AM For an architect, a standard resume or portfolio is not an adequate introduction when presenting him- or herself to potential clients. Not only are the finished products important to share, but also the process by which the architect works—and that is more difficult to convey.

  • BGSU and Arbor Day Foundation plant trees Oct 4, 2010 11:02 AM Bowling Green State University and the Arbor Day Foundation are coming together to make campus look a little greener.

  • Firefighters enhance skills at State Fire School Oct 4, 2010 11:01 AM More than 100 firefighters will be coming to State Fire School at Bowling Green State University this week to get the most up-to-date, hands-on training.

  • Same-sex partners to receive health benefits Oct 1, 2010 11:03 AM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees voted at its Oct. 1 meeting to extend health care benefits to same-sex partners of University employees beginning Jan. 1. In addition, children and same-sex domestic partners will have access to the same BGSU educational fee waiver and leave programs, such as sick leave and Family Medical Leave, as do employee spouses and dependent children.

  • BGSU donates Electric Falcon Sep 30, 2010 11:12 AM In 1994, Bowling Green State University’s Electric Vehicle Institute built an electric-powered race car. A prototype for zero-emission vehicles, the Electric Falcon won the Lightning Electric Car Championship, and served as a research platform for the development of motor, controller and drive train components for many University projects.

  • BGSU celebrates Homecoming 2010 Sep 30, 2010 11:09 AM Homecoming week at Bowling Green State University is full of traditions, spirit and many activities. While various events have taken place on campus during the week, Friday and Saturday’s (Oct 1 and 2) activities will involve alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends as they gather for the parade, pep rally, football game and tailgating.

  • BGSU alumnus to address mental health issues Sep 28, 2010 11:13 AM One of Bowling Green State University’s Prominent Alumni is the featured speaker for the College of Health and Human Services Centennial Homecoming Lecture on Friday, Oct. 1.

  • BGSU, PNC celebrate financial services center Sep 21, 2010 11:15 AM Bowling Green State University and PNC Bank, N.A., will celebrate the opening of PNC’s new financial services center in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow (Sept. 22) with a ribbon-tying event. The opening of the services center is part of the university banking relationship between BGSU and PNC announced in July.

  • BGSU opera students perform Mozart, Handel Sep 17, 2010 11:17 AM From stage lights to sunlight, audiences at Bowling Green State University’s next Opera Theater production will see a double bill of Mozart and Handel. Mozart’s “The Impresario” and Handel’s “Acis and Galatea” will be performed at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Expanded green tailgating starts Saturday Sep 17, 2010 11:16 AM Falcon fans enjoying a little tailgating before tomorrow’s (Sept. 18) first home football game will have more ways to help keep the campus “green.”

  • Book is first in U.S. on Chicago landmark Sep 14, 2010 11:22 AM They’re Chicago landmarks, their signature round towers highly visible from the waterfront and shown in innumerable films, advertisements and billboards around the world. Yet Marina City has been strangely overlooked by architecture writers. A new book by Igor Marjanović of Washington University in St. Louis and Dr. Katerina Rüedi Ray, director of the Bowling Green State University School of Art, sets the iconic complex in its context, architecturally, historically and socially.

  • Get information at BGSU Graduate College Fair Sep 14, 2010 11:21 AM All those interested in pursuing graduate education are invited to Bowling Green State University’s Graduate College Fair, from 3-7 p.m. Sept. 21 in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • TLC leader, alumna returning to BGSU Sep 14, 2010 11:19 AM Eileen O’Neill is living proof that an internship can lead to your future career. While earning a master’s degree in popular culture at Bowling Green State University, O’Neill interned at Discovery Communications. Twenty years later she is the president and general manager of The Learning Channel (TLC), a division of Discovery. Under her direction, TLC has added a number of popular reality series including “Cake Boss” and “19 Kids and Counting.”

  • Conference looks at Kenya Sep 9, 2010 11:27 AM The Kenyan ambassador to the United States, Elkanah Odembo, will give the keynote address at this year’s Kenya Scholars and Studies Association (KESSA) conference, to be held Sept. 17 and 18 at Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU film series spotlights Ohio actors Sep 9, 2010 11:26 AM Why has Ohio spawned so many prominent actors, from Lillian and Dorothy Gish to Paul Newman to Katie Holmes? No one knows, but a special Sunday matinee series in the Gish Film Theater and Gallery at Bowling Green State University will feature some famous screen stars from years past, all of whom have stars on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.

  • Prize-winning composer to speak at convocation Sep 8, 2010 11:28 AM Pulitzer Prize- and Grammy Award-winning composer Jennifer Higdon will be the special guest speaker for the Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts’ annual “All College Convocation” at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 10 in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU Firelands fall enrollment achieves record Sep 7, 2010 11:36 AM Bowling Green State University’s Firelands campus reached a new milestone with a fall 2010 headcount enrollment exceeding 2,500 for the first time in the college’s 42 year history. All state colleges and universities are required to report enrollment data to the state of Ohio on the 15th day after the start of classes.

  • ‘Women’s Work’ and ceramics open exhibit season Sep 7, 2010 11:31 AM Bowling Green State University Galleries kicks off the fall season with two group shows, “Reimagining the Distaff Toolkit” and “The Aaron Macy Legacy Exhibition” in the Fine Arts Center.

  • BGSU named ‘veteran-friendly campus’ Aug 31, 2010 11:38 AM Transitioning from life on a military base to life on a college campus can be a mission in itself.

  • WBGU-PBS chronicles BGSU women's basketball Aug 24, 2010 11:45 AM Women’s basketball at Bowling Green State University has come a long way since its earliest beginnings in 1918, when two literary societies began playing against each other.

  • BGSU names interim Chief Information Officer Aug 24, 2010 11:44 AM Bowling Green State University has named an interim Chief Information Officer (CIO). John Ellinger will begin his two-year appointment Sept. 1.

  • BGSU breaks enrollment records Aug 23, 2010 11:46 AM Classes started today (Aug. 23) at Bowling Green State University’s main campus and BGSU Firelands, and thanks to substantial enrollment gains there is plenty of news to celebrate at both locations.

  • BGSU freshmen start move-in Friday Aug 19, 2010 11:47 AM Tomorrow (Aug. 20), Bowling Green State University will welcome the second largest freshman class in its history to campus. Move-in begins at 8 a.m. and will continue throughout the day.

  • BGSU seminars offer tools to help leaders succeed Aug 17, 2010 11:54 AM “Contextual Intelligence for Leadership Development,” half-day seminars offered by Bowling Green State University at its Levis Commons site, will help leaders learn to manage the business environment so their organizations can survive and succeed amid rapid change. The seminars, led by Dr. Matthew Kutz of BGSU’s College of Education and Human Development, will focus on leadership skills for medical and health, business and industry, and public administration professionals.

  • State Fire School returns to BGSU campus this fall Aug 17, 2010 11:53 AM For more than 35 years, firefighters have been coming to State Fire School at Bowling Green State University to get the most up-to-date, hands-on training.

  • BGSU lauded again in U.S. News and World Report Aug 17, 2010 11:48 AM The undergraduate experience is a primary focus for Bowling Green State University, and once again its efforts have been recognized in U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges.”

  • BGSU offers professional development programs Aug 16, 2010 11:58 AM Today’s business world presents a specific set of challenges. Bowling Green State University’s Continuing and Extended Education offers classes to help supervisors, managers and trainers meet those challenges.

  • BGSU artist’s necklace now part of art museum Aug 16, 2010 11:56 AM The Toledo Art Museum has recently purchased something of “Substance” for its permanent collection. BGSU artist Masako Onodera’s oversized necklace of oblong glass globules strung on silk cord is part of the 92nd annual Toledo Area Artists Exhibition. It was selected to be part of the collection by Dr. Jutta-Annette Page, TMA curator of glass and decorative arts.

  • Community Education classes scheduled Aug 13, 2010 12:00 PM Bring out your inner glass artist, put on your dancing shoes and let your kids get their hands dirty this fall by taking one of the many classes offered through Continuing and Extended Education at Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU Lively Arts Calendar, Aug. 25-Sept. 1, 2010 Aug 12, 2010 12:02 PM BGSU Lively Arts Calendar, Aug. 25-Sept. 1, 2010

  • University Choral Society seeks members Aug 11, 2010 12:04 PM The College of Musical Arts at Bowling Green State University is holding open auditions for the 2010-11 season of the University Choral Society.

  • BGSU board chooses firm for presidential search Aug 11, 2010 12:03 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees has chosen the executive search firm of Heidrick and Struggles to lead the search for its next president. The trustees approved the choice at their annual retreat Aug. 6.

  • BGSU donates dining hall to Lake Schools Aug 10, 2010 12:05 PM The construction of another new dining hall on Bowling Green State University’s campus is benefitting Lake Township Schools. Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services, which runs dining services at BGSU and Lake, is donating the contents of the now defunct Commons Dining Center to Lake. The school will receive everything from a double convection oven to tables and chairs and even serving spoons. Commons is being demolished later this year to make way for a new dining center.

  • K-3 teachers learn students are ‘RIPE’ for science Aug 5, 2010 12:07 PM Elementary-grade schoolteachers from Toledo and Lima are on campus this week beefing up their knowledge of the physical sciences and learning age-appropriate, active teaching strategies for imparting that knowledge to their young students.

  • BGSU students participate in leadership retreat Aug 5, 2010 12:06 PM Every year since 2001, a group of select Bowling Green State University students have participated in a Student Leadership Retreat. The students are chosen from various campus organizations. This year’s retreat starts Monday, Aug. 9, and runs through Wednesday, Aug. 11, in Lakeside.

  • Medical Mutual of Ohio gift enhances BGSU health, wellness programs Aug 3, 2010 12:13 PM Bowling Green State University and its Center of Excellence in Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan received a huge shot in the arm recently with a donation of nearly $500,000 from Medical Mutual of Ohio.

  • New public art work installed at Huntington Arena Aug 2, 2010 12:16 PM The Maumee River is flowing on the wall of the new Huntington Center in downtown Toledo — a river of colorful recycled plastic toys, kitchen utensils and more. Titled “Re-surgence,” the new public artwork was created by a team from Bowling Green State University and is being installed this week. The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo selected the BGSU proposal through a competitive national process as part of its Art in Public Places program.

  • BGSU celebrates 268th summer commencement Aug 2, 2010 12:15 PM On Saturday, Aug. 7, Bowling Green State University will honor its summer graduates with a commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. on the University Hall lawn. Over 1,200 diplomas will be awarded, including 641 degrees granted through the Graduate College.

  • Inspiring students prepare for summer commencement Aug 2, 2010 12:14 PM On August 7, more than 1200 students at Bowling Green State University will receive their diplomas as part of summer commencement. The ceremony is at 9 a.m. on the University Hall lawn.

  • $1.3 million grant boosts BGSU RNA research Aug 1, 2010 12:13 PM A group of Bowling Green State University researchers is immersed in a project that expands our knowledge base about genes. Their work translates existing information into a form that tells biologists more about the organisms they study.

  • BGSU Firelands expanded summer course offerings Jul 29, 2010 12:22 PM Student enrollment swelled to record levels at BGSU Firelands this summer, affirming the college’s decision to offer more course sections in response to interest by students to continue their education during the “third semester.”

  • Jazz group New York Voices to perform at BGSU Jul 22, 2010 12:24 PM Area audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy the unique vocal style and harmonies of the New York Voices when the a cappella group returns to Bowling Green State University in August. They will be giving three concerts, at 8 p.m. Aug. 3, 5 and 7, in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. The concerts complement the vocal jazz camp taught by members of the multiple Grammy Award-winning ensemble that week.

  • BGSU students helping with Lake Schools cleanup Jul 12, 2010 12:25 PM The rebuilding continues in Lake Township after a deadly tornado ripped through the town earlier this summer. This Friday (July 23), a group of 35 Bowing Green State University students will help with the cleanup at Lake High School.

  • BGSU art galleries announce NOWOH art show Jul 7, 2010 12:27 PM The work of area artists will once again be on display at Bowling Green State University’s Fine Arts Center as part of the Northwest Ohio Art Show (NOWOH). The exhibit runs from July 16-25. Show hours are noon-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday with extended hours on Thursday from 5-8 p.m.

  • New York Voices Vocal Jazz Camp returns to BGSU Jul 6, 2010 12:29 PM Following rave reviews from last year’s participants and concert attendees, the New York Voices Vocal Jazz Camp returns to Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts Aug. 2-8. The camp will once again provide a blend of the group’s style of ensemble singing and soloist virtuosity in both teaching and performing. The multiple Grammy Award-winners return with several new releases in tow.

  • BGSU breaks ground on new dining center Jul 2, 2010 12:31 PM Bowling Green State University students will be able to eat a little greener next fall. On July 1, the University and Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services broke ground on the new McDonald dining center. The building will be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified.

  • BGSU President part of Wilson search committee Jul 2, 2010 12:30 PM Bowling Green State University President Carol Cartwright is part of the committee tasked with finding a new director for the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The Center’s current director, Lee Hamilton, is retiring.

  • BGSU announces 2010-11 Festival Series Jul 1, 2010 12:34 PM In observance of Bowling Green State University’s 100-year centennial, the 31st season of the College of Musical Arts Festival Series 2010-11 promises to be a year of music worth celebrating.

  • BGSU celebrates centennial with group photo Jun 28, 2010 12:39 PM Throughout its 100 year history, Bowling Green State University has celebrated its milestones with aerial photographs featuring students, staff and alumni. Tomorrow (June 29), hundreds of Falcons will stand together to form the number “100” on the lawn in front of University Hall.

  • BGSU and Chartwells unveil the future of dining Jun 21, 2010 12:41 PM Bowling Green State University and food-service provider Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services will break ground and unveil plans for the new McDonald dining center, their upcoming Leadership in Energy and Design (LEED)-certified building, at 11 a.m. on July 1. The event will be held at the construction site on the corner of Thurstin and Ridge streets.

  • BGSU receives grant for green renovations Jun 17, 2010 12:48 PM One building at Bowling Green State University is getting a green makeover and students and faculty will reap the benefits. The project is the result of BGSU’s successful application for an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant.

  • Gathering planned in remembrance of Ray Browne Jun 14, 2010 12:52 PM A memorial tribute to Dr. Ray B. Browne, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Popular Culture, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday (June 18) in Prout Chapel on the Bowling Green State University campus.

  • Concert features men’s chorus, summer tour choir Jun 14, 2010 12:51 PM The Bowling Green State University Alumni Men’s Chorus and members of seven Summer Tour choirs will come back to campus for an alumni celebration concert on June 27. The event is at 3 p.m. in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU hosts OSCHE summer conference Jun 14, 2010 12:49 PM Bowling Green State University and its Classified Staff Council will host the Ohio Staff Council of Higher Education’s (OSCHE) 20th Anniversary Summer Conference on June 17 and 18.

  • BGSU names dean of education college Jun 10, 2010 12:53 PM Dr. Brad Colwell, a professor and associate dean at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, has been appointed the next dean of Bowling Green State University’s College of Education and Human Development. Dr. Kenneth Borland, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, made the announcement June 8 following a national search. Colwell’s appointment becomes effective July 19.

  • BGSU rugby places third at national tournament Jun 7, 2010 1:11 PM Bowling Green State University’s rugby team proved they are one of the best in the country. On June 6, the team won the consolation round of the National Collegiate Sevens Rugby Tournament in Columbus, beating Arizona State 32-12 in front of a national television audience. The win put them in third place for the tournament.

  • BGSU faculty recognized for their innovation Jun 4, 2010 1:14 PM Bowling Green State University dominated the list of 2010 Faculty Innovator Award winners. Given by the Ohio Board of Regents, the award recognizes college, university, and adult career center faculty who leverage technology and employ alternative learning materials in their courses.

  • New dean chosen to lead BGSU libraries Jun 3, 2010 1:17 PM Bowling Green State University has chosen Kay Flowers as its next dean of University Libraries, Dr. Kenneth Borland, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost, has announced. Flowers, currently University Librarian and dean of the library faculty at Idaho State University, will begin her BGSU appointment as dean on July 12.

  • BGSU names Ice Arena director Jun 3, 2010 1:16 PM Bowling Green State University has named a director of the Ice Arena. Jamie Baringer will assume the position on July 1.

  • WBGU-PBS hosts free conference Jun 2, 2010 1:19 PM WBGU-PBS will host “Operation Reconnect,” a free conference on meeting the needs of military service members and their families. The conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. June 11 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater. Free lunch will be provided to those who register by Sunday (June 6).

  • WBGU-PBS hosts kids extravaganza June 5 May 28, 2010 1:23 PM For a ninth straight year, WBGU-PBS will have a giant dog and a red-eyed tree frog roaming around its building. It’s all part of the Kids Extravaganza on June 5. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. kids can meet Clifford the Big Red Dog and Ruby the Red-Eyed Tree Frog, as well as enjoy games, inflatable play areas, crafts and entertainment.

  • BGSU creates center for nontraditional students May 26, 2010 1:25 PM The path to college is not always a straight one. Many students at Bowling Green State University are considered “nontraditional”—students who are coming to college after a military career or time spent raising a family, or who are ready to get a college degree years after graduating from high school.

  • Autism Summit to explore the hidden curriculum May 25, 2010 1:29 PM The numbers are staggering—autism affects one in 110 children and one in 70 boys. Armed with those sobering statistics, parents, health-care professionals and educators will have an opportunity to explore the “hidden curriculum of autism” at the ninth annual Autism Summit of Northwest Ohio.

  • BGSU creates new center for nontraditional student May 24, 2010 1:33 PM The path to college is not always a straight one. Many students at Bowling Green State University are considered “nontraditional”—students who are coming to college after a military career or time spent raising a family, or who are ready to get a college degree years after graduating from high school.

  • BGSU looking to launch research May 24, 2010 1:32 PM Great ideas sometimes need a little help to become reality. The Commercialization Catalyst (CC) Award at Bowling Green State University aims to do just that—provide the funding necessary to bring the results of faculty and student research and creative activity to the marketplace.

  • Vice president for University advancement named May 20, 2010 1:38 PM Bowling Green State University has announced that Thomas Hiles has been named vice president for University Advancement and president of the BGSU Foundation, Inc. Hiles is currently vice president for institutional advancement at Western Kentucky University.

  • BGSU, Kent State celebrate their centennials May 20, 2010 1:35 PM This is a landmark year in the history of Bowling Green State University and Kent State University. One hundred years ago, the Lowry Bill was passed, creating two new teachers’ colleges in northern Ohio.

  • BGSU, Kent State celebrate centennial May 17, 2010 1:42 PM This is a landmark year in the history of Bowling Green State University and Kent State University. One hundred years ago, the Lowry Bill was passed, creating two new teachers’ colleges in northern Ohio.

  • Book studies legacies of crime May 17, 2010 1:40 PM As teenagers, they were locked up in an Ohio juvenile facility. Now adults and parents, many of these juvenile offenders continued traveling a criminal path.

  • Deadline nears for BGSU Summer Music Institute May 13, 2010 1:49 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will offer music camps for students in grades 7-12 during its Summer Music Institute, which begins June 6. The deadline to register for all camps is May 20.

  • BGSU music faculty to visit SiChuan Conservatory May 12, 2010 1:50 PM The ties between Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts and the SiChuan Conservatory of Music in Chengdu, China, will be strengthened this month when 10 BGSU faculty members visit for “American Music Week.” The group will spend May 17-21 in Chengdu, performing at the school and with the Chengdu City Orchestra.

  • BGSU trustees present three scholarships May 11, 2010 1:55 PM Three Bowling Green State University students with outstanding records of leadership, academic achievement and social commitment have been chosen by the board of trustees to receive its Leadership Scholarship.

  • Emeritus status given to retiring BGSU faculty May 11, 2010 1:52 PM Bowling Green State University is losing a number of longtime faculty members this spring. In honor of their accomplishments and service, the University trustees on May 7 conferred emeritus status on 33 retiring faculty.

  • Tenure, promotion of BGSU faculty May 11, 2010 1:51 PM In one of the most eagerly awaited annual events, the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees granted promotion and, for some, tenure to a number of faculty at its May 7 meeting. The awardees were celebrated at a reception that afternoon.

  • Accomplished jazz pianist, composer and educator May 8, 2010 2:47 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts celebrates Jazz Week with a visit from acclaimed pianist, composer and educator Arturo O’ Farrill.

  • Presidential search committee named May 7, 2010 2:02 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees has formed a committee to help seek the successor to President Carol Cartwright, who will retire in June of 2011.

  • State Fire School starts May 10 May 7, 2010 1:59 PM Hundreds of emergency responders will arrive at Bowling Green State University Monday, May 10, for State Fire School. The program runs until May 14.

  • Collegiate Chorale to embark on annual spring tour May 7, 2010 1:58 PM Dr. Sandra Frey Stegman, associate professor of choral education, will lead Bowling Green State University’s Collegiate Chorale on its annual spring tour May 9-13 to venues in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York.

  • BGSU participates in STEM conference May 7, 2010 1:56 PM They are crucial fields of study, necessary for the future of Ohio’s students and the region’s economic success. On May 13, a panel of experts will discuss the importance of STEM education (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), and take viewer questions during a special broadcast airing on both WBGU and WGTE.

  • ‘Bring Back the Glory’ campaign tops $2 million May 6, 2010 2:03 PM Bowling Green State University’s “Bring Back the Glory Campaign” has surpassed $2 million in contributions, reaching an important milestone.

  • BGSU honors faculty excellence May 5, 2010 2:05 PM Tomorrow (May 6), Bowling Green State University will honor the people who helped BGSU earn its 11th place ranking for undergraduate teaching in the 2009-10 edition of U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges.”

  • Portion of E. Merry Closed For Move-Out May 5, 2010 2:04 PM East Merry Avenue between North College Drive and Thurstin Avenue will be accessible only to students and families moving out of Offenhauer and McDonald residence halls between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. today and tomorrow (May 6 and 7). This portion of the road has been closed to all other traffic.

  • BGSU celebrates 2010 commencement May 3, 2010 2:06 PM One hundred years ago, plans for a teaching college in northwest Ohio were set into motion. On Friday and Saturday (May 7 and 8), Bowling Green State University will mark its 267th graduation. A total of 2,288 diplomas will be awarded, including 360 degrees granted through the Graduate College.

  • BGSU to 'Top Off' Stroh Center Apr 30, 2010 2:09 PM Bowling Green State University will celebrate a milestone in the construction of the Stroh Center, its $36 million convocation center, with a traditional topping off ceremony on Monday, May 3 at 5:30 p.m. Major donors — including Kerm Stroh — will join BGSU President Carol Cartwright, Director of Athletics Greg Christopher, construction workers and students to see the last structural steel beam placed at the top of the building.

  • Business and Marketing Education Program celebrate Apr 30, 2010 2:08 PM Bowling Green State University’s Business and Marketing Education Program will celebrate the University’s 100th anniversary during a special event from 1-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • BGSU officials express support for Issue 1 Apr 29, 2010 2:16 PM Bowling Green State University officials publicly expressed support for Issue 1 at a joint news conference this morning (April 29). Held at the Willard & Kelsey Solar Group in Perrysburg, the event brought together Provost Kenneth Borland and other BGSU representatives with University of Toledo President Lloyd Jacobs, Toledo Mayor Michael Bell, Perrysburg Mayor Nelson Evans and a number of county commissioners and other regional officials.

  • BGSU unveils ‘Century Trees’ Apr 28, 2010 2:19 PM They witnessed Bowling Green State University take shape and come to life around them. As part of its Centennial celebration, on Friday, April 30, which is also Arbor Day, BGSU will unveil its “Century Trees,” trees that have been around for at least 100 years.

  • Title IX ‘godmother’ to visit BGSU Apr 27, 2010 2:23 PM Women attempting to pursue careers in science, engineering and math have historically experienced a “chilly climate” that discouraged them from persevering, in addition to real employment barriers. Now, Bowling Green State University is part of a $1 million National Science Foundation-funded IDEAL (Institutions Developing Excellence in Academic Leadership) partnership grant aimed at fostering a better environment for recruiting, retaining and advancing women and underrepresented minority faculty in those disciplines.

  • Grant to create more ‘IDEAL’ place for women Apr 27, 2010 2:20 PM Bowling Green State University is taking an important step toward improving prospects for women and underrepresented minority men in the fields of science, math and technology. It is a partner with five other northern Ohio universities in a three-year, nearly $1 million National Science Foundation (NSF) program called IDEAL— Institutions Developing Excellence in Academic Leadership.

  • ‘100 Years of Sport at BGSU’ on display Friday Apr 22, 2010 2:25 PM Bowling Green State University’s School of Human Movement, Sport and Leisure Studies will host “100 Years of Sport at BGSU,” a special centennial celebration event, starting at 4 p.m. Friday (April 23).

  • The ‘next big thing’ focus of Sebo conference Apr 21, 2010 2:26 PM In the world of entrepreneurship, timeliness is everything. Accordingly, the theme of Bowling Green State University’s upcoming seventh annual Sebo Series in Entrepreneurship event is “Trends: Capitalizing on the Next Big Thing.” The event begins at 8:30 a.m. Friday (April 23) in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • BGSU honors prominent alumni Apr 20, 2010 2:30 PM They left Bowling Green State University and made their mark on the world. As part of its Centennial celebration, BGSU will recognized them as among the University’s Most Prominent Alumni on Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24.

  • BGSU business students among best in U.S., world Apr 20, 2010 2:29 PM Students in Bowling Green State University’s College of Business continue to excel both nationally and internationally.

  • Campus marks $1 million savings through recycling Apr 20, 2010 2:28 PM In a year of important dates—Bowling Green State University’s centennial, the 40th anniversary of Earth Day— BGSU is also celebrating another milestone: It has saved more than $1 million over the past 15 years of its recycling program.

  • Gouttierre to discuss Afghanistan war Apr 20, 2010 2:27 PM Afghanistan expert and Bowling Green State University alumnus Thomas Gouttierre will speak on "The Role of Pakistan in the War on Afghanistan" at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22, in 114 Business Administration Building on the BGSU campus.

  • BGSU celebrates Earth Week 2010 Apr 16, 2010 2:32 PM Bowling Green State University will go “green” next week with a series of events to celebrate Earth Week 2010.

  • Final concert closes BGSU Philharmonia season Apr 15, 2010 2:33 PM The Bowling Green Philharmonia will present its final performance of the 2009-10 season at 3 p.m. April 25 in Kobacker Hall of Bowling Green State University’s Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Undergraduates to present research at Statehouse Apr 14, 2010 2:41 PM A busload of young scholars from northwest Ohio will be heading for Columbus this week to present their research to state lawmakers and Frances Strickland, wife of Gov. Ted Strickland. The event is the third annual Posters at the Capitol, showcasing the work of Ohio undergraduate researchers. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday (April 15) in the Ohio Statehouse Atrium. The program is modeled on the national Council on Undergraduate Research’s “Posters on the Hill” event in Washington, D.C.

  • Autism expert offers insight into language Apr 14, 2010 2:38 PM Bowling Green State University will welcome back one of its graduates for a special program about autism. Dr. Diane Williams, who received her Ph.D. in speech-language pathology in 1999, will present “Learning and Using Language with Autism: Insights from Neuroscience” from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday (April 16) in the Sebo Athletic Center.

  • Groundbreaking for residence halls April 17 Apr 14, 2010 2:34 PM The landscape is changing at Bowling Green State University with the addition of two new residence halls. A groundbreaking will be held to celebrate the construction at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at the former site of Rodgers Quadrangle.

  • BGSU alumna wins Pulitzer Prize in Music Apr 13, 2010 2:42 PM It’s been quite a year for BGSU alumna Jennifer Higdon. Just two months after receiving her second Grammy Award, Higdon learned yesterday (April 12) she was the recipient of the Pulitzer Prize in Music for her “Violin Concerto.”

  • Luxembourg Ambassador visits BGSU Apr 12, 2010 2:53 PM Bowling Green State University and the College of Business Administration will host Luxembourg Ambassador Jean-Paul Senninger on Wednesday, April 14.

  • Asian popular culture explored in symposium Apr 8, 2010 3:04 PM Scholars from around the country will be at Bowling Green State University next week for the Asian Popular Culture Symposium hosted by the Department of Popular Culture. The event kicks off at 11 a.m. April 15 in 207 Bowen-Thompson Student Union with “Time Continuity in Japanese Animation: A Media Theory of Anime.”

  • Latin American Studies Conference Apr 8, 2010 3:01 PM The artwork of Mexico’s Nahua community will be explored during the keynote event of the second annual Latin American and Latino/a Studies Conference at Bowling Green State University. Social anthropologist Dr. Martha García and Nahua artist Nicolás de Jesús will discuss “Representations of Migration in Nahua Art.” The event is at 6 p.m. Monday, April 12, in 206 Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Leading expert to speak on ‘nuclear alarmism’ Apr 7, 2010 3:11 PM One of the pre-eminent experts in the field of political science will deliver Bowling Green State University’s first Nakamoto Peace and Conflict Studies Lecture. Dr. John Mueller will speak on “Nuclear Alarmism from Hiroshima to Al-Quaeda” at 7 p.m. April 13 in 115 Education Building.

  • BGSU to host author of book on tea, espionage Apr 7, 2010 3:08 PM Behind every seemingly innocuous cup of tea lies a tale of intrigue, stolen trade secrets and unscrupulous botany. Writer Sarah Rose, author of “For All the Tea in China: How England Stole the World’s Favorite Drink and Changed History,” will share the results of her research into the subject during a visit to Bowling Green State University this week.

  • Leading young feminist to speak at BGSU Apr 7, 2010 3:05 PM Jessica Valenti, dubbed the “poster girl” for third-wave feminism, will speak at Bowling Green State University on April 14. An impassioned activist for women’s rights, Valenti is an author, journalist and founder of the feministing.com blog and online community. She has been seen on “The Colbert Report” and “The Today Show,” and has been featured in such publications as The Nation, The Guardian and Salon.com.

  • Political Science chair explores ethnic conflicts Apr 5, 2010 3:15 PM When ethnic conflicts arise, political scientists typically look at them from two different perspectives—international relations or comparative politics. A new book by Dr. Neal Jesse, political science chair at Bowling Green State University, and Dr. Kristen Williams, an associate professor of government and international relations at Clark University in Massachusetts, brings the two fields together to better explore and understand the complexity of these conflicts.

  • Baker Lecture looks at food and nutrition Apr 2, 2010 3:19 PM “A Growing Hunger: The Nation’s Demand for Food Safety and Nutrition Information” is the focus for the 11th annual Ned E. Baker Lecture in Public Health on April 8.

  • BGSU’s Wolfe Center named a top new facility Apr 2, 2010 3:17 PM The new building is taking shape, and architectural circles are starting to notice. Bowling Green State University’s Wolfe Center for the Arts has been named the second most notable new performing arts facility in North America in the Winter 2009 edition of Architype Review, an architecture publication that recognizes innovative design.

  • BGSU School of Art announces art winners Mar 29, 2010 4:10 PM The Bowling Green State University School of Art has announced the winners of the 2010 Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Thesis Exhibition. The exhibition is in the Dorothy Uber Bryan, Willard Wankleman and Bowen Thompson Student Union galleries until April 3.

  • BGSU fires up for Glass Olympics Mar 29, 2010 4:09 PM Glass curling, longest cane pull, make a cup in 10 minutes using only one tool —those are just some of the fiery competitive events that have made up past Glass Olympics.

  • Showcase features championship debate performances Mar 29, 2010 4:08 PM Bowling Green State University’s nationally acclaimed Speech and Debate Team will show-off this year’s championship performances in a special showcase of champions. The event is at 7 p.m., March 31, in the McFall Center Gallery.

  • BGSU scholar examines Mexico's development Mar 29, 2010 4:06 PM It is hard to imagine today that during the mid-18th century Mexico was in about the same state of economic and human development as today's developed nations. What happened to hinder its development while others were surging ahead?

  • BGSU Latino Student Union hosts blood drive Mar 26, 2010 4:05 PM The Bowling Green State University Latino Student Union (LSU) is raising awareness about the legacy of a civil rights leader and helping to save lives at the same time.

  • BGSU music education student wins national award Mar 26, 2010 4:01 PM A Bowling Green State University senior music education major took home first place in the brass category at the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) national Young Artist Competition. The ceremony on March 22 was part of the MTNA annual conference in Albuquerque, N.M.

  • Fulbright lecture spans Guantanamo to Morocco Mar 26, 2010 4:00 PM Fulbright scholar Dr. Abdelaziz Nouaydi will discuss his time spent defending a Moroccan detainee falsely accused and held at Guantanamo Bay in his lecture “Seeking Justice at Guantanamo and After: Stories of the Trials of Moroccan Detainees.”

  • BGSU Latino Student Union hosts blood drive Mar 26, 2010 3:59 PM The Bowling Green State University Latino Student Union (LSU) is raising awareness about the legacy of a civil rights leader and helping to save lives at the same time.

  • BUDDING SCIENTISTS AT BGSU FOR STATE JUNIOR SCIENC Mar 25, 2010 3:57 PM Bowling Green State University is hosting the state’s top high school science students at the 47th annual Junior Science and Humanities Symposium today and tomorrow (March 25 and 26).

  • BGSU students, faculty share ‘Voices and Values' Mar 24, 2010 3:55 PM Bowling Green State University students and faculty offer their thoughts on life in a new book, Voices and Values, published by the Honors Program.

  • Lecture to discuss environment, security threats Mar 24, 2010 3:53 PM Struggles over water rights and other environmental issues are legendary sources of conflict around the world and can pose serious threats to national security. This year’s Edward Lamb Peace Lecture at Bowling Green State University will address those concerns.

  • McQuarie honored for adroitness as BGSU leader Mar 23, 2010 3:51 PM “While the job of a departmental chair is challenging—now more so than ever—it pales in comparison to the complexities involved in successfully managing an interdisciplinary program—and a graduate program at that,” wrote Dr. Ellen Berry, a Bowling Green State University professor of English. And yet, she and others said, Dr. Donald McQuarie, director of the American Culture Studies (ACS) Program, has managed to be “a genuine leader who has directed the program with modesty, integrity and grace” for 10 years, building it into a signature program in the humanities at BGSU.

  • Patraka honored for service as intellectual Mar 23, 2010 3:49 PM Dr. Vivian (Vicki) Patraka, director of the Institute for the Study of Culture and Society (ICS), was presented the Faculty Distinguished Service Award March 22 for her inspiring leadership and elevation of intellectual discourse at BGSU.

  • School of Intervention Services professor honored Mar 23, 2010 3:46 PM Dr. Mary Murray’s extraordinary dedication to students and community agencies that serve individuals with disabilities was recognized March 22 when she received the Community Involvement Award during Bowling Green State University’s Faculty Recognition Dinner. Murray is an assistant professor in the School of Intervention Services.

  • Computer science professor honored for mentoring Mar 23, 2010 3:42 PM “When I saw the announcement for the Faculty Mentor Recognition Award, I immediately thought of Laura Leventhal,” wrote Rachelle Hippler, a computer science instructor at Bowling Green State University’s Firelands campus, in her nomination letter. “She is the true definition of a mentor—a trusted friend, counselor, teacher and role model.”

  • BGSU students name Heath Diehl Master Teacher Mar 23, 2010 3:40 PM It is perhaps telling that Dr. Heath Diehl’s academic background is in not only English but more specifically in theater. “At its core, teaching constitutes an act of performance,” the Bowling Green State University faculty member said in his philosophy of teaching statement.

  • BGSU biological sciences professor honored Mar 23, 2010 3:36 PM Described as an outstanding researcher, a superb teacher and a cooperative colleague, Dr. Ronny Woodruff, a Distinguished Research Professor of biological sciences at Bowling Green State University, is the winner of this year’s Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work.

  • BGSU bestows Lifetime Achievement Award Mar 23, 2010 3:34 PM In his 30 years in Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts, Dean Richard In his 30 years in Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts, Dean Richard Kennell has been a driving force behind tremendous growth and change. In recognition of his myriad contributions to the college and the University, Kennell received the Lifetime Achievement Recognition from Faculty Senate March 22 and with it, a $1,000 cash prize.

  • Office of Service-Learning wins Unit Recognition Mar 23, 2010 3:32 PM The passion and dedication of the Office of Service-Learning (OSL) was recognized March 22 during Bowling Green State University's annual Faculty Recognition Dinner. The office was awarded the BGSU Faculty Senate Unit Recognition Award.

  • Accomplished jazz pianist comes to BGSU Mar 22, 2010 3:31 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts celebrates Jazz Week with a visit from acclaimed pianist, composer and educator Arturo O’ Farrill.

  • Young People’s Concerts concludes with Funharmonia Mar 22, 2010 3:29 PM The 2009-10 season of Young People’s Concerts at Bowling Green State University will conclude on Saturday (March 27) with “Funharmonia.” The performance begins at 11 a.m. in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Cuneen Mar 19, 2010 3:28 PM For the first time in its history, Bowling Green State University’s Student Alumni Connection (SAC) took home not one, but three regional Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) awards, which were presented at a Feb. 27 ceremony.

  • BGSU Lively Arts Calendar, March 24-April 7, 2010 Mar 18, 2010 3:26 PM BGSU Lively Arts Calendar, March 24-April 7, 2010

  • BGSU Student Alumni Connection wins CASE awards Mar 18, 2010 3:25 PM For the first time in its history, Bowling Green State University’s Student Alumni Connection (SAC) took home not one, but three regional Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) awards, which were presented at a Feb. 27 ceremony.

  • BGSU Celebrates Women's History Month 2010 Mar 18, 2010 3:21 PM On Monday (March 22) Bowling Green State University will celebrate Women’s History Month with a special keynote event honoring women who have taken courageous stands for justice.

  • BGSU students outsell competition Mar 17, 2010 3:18 PM Bowling Green State University students Abby Brown and Matthew Vasko captured first place in the team category at the National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSC) held in Atlanta March 5-8. The duo collectively bested some of the top universities from across the country to take the top spot. Both are seniors majoring in marketing; Vasko is from Strongsville and Brown from New Philadelphia

  • ‘Working: A Musical’ shares lives of the people Mar 16, 2010 3:16 PM A musical based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling book of interviews with American workers will be presented by the Bowling Green State University Department of Theatre and Film March 25-28. Performances of “Working: A Musical” will be held in the Joe E. Brown Theatre, located in University Hall on the BGSU campus. Evening performances Thursday through Saturday will begin at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday matinees will begin at 2 p.m.

  • Toledo’s mayor visits BGSU March 15 - NEW LOCATION Mar 15, 2010 3:14 PM When accidents happen on a construction job site, what happens after the call to 911? That’s the question Toledo Mayor Mike Bell and Toledo Fire Chief Mike Wolever will address at 7 p.m. Monday, March 15, at an event sponsored by the Bowling Green State University Student Construction Management Association (SCMA) in 115 Education Building.

  • BGSU director, composer merge talents Mar 15, 2010 3:10 PM In a darkened room at Bowling Green State University, as silent images of dramatically lit, black and white close-ups of a man’s face appear on a monitor, the rhythm and soundtrack of a film are conceived. Intently watching the screen are filmmaker Angel Vasquez, an assistant professor of theatre and film, and Mihai Popean, a doctoral student in composition.

  • Africana Studies conference to examine slavery Mar 11, 2010 3:08 PM “Slavery, Colonialism and Africana Identities” will be the theme of the 12th annual Africana Studies Research Conference at Bowling Green State University on March 19.

  • Early Childhood Conference focuses on kindergarten Mar 10, 2010 3:03 PM Early childhood educators will learn new ways to organize their environment, energize teaching and bring fun and creativity into the classroom at Bowling Green State University’s first Early Childhood Conference focused on kindergarten through third grade.

  • Annual Peatee art song competition coming soon Mar 8, 2010 3:01 PM Forty duos will participate in the 11th annual Marjorie Conrad Peatee Art Song Competition at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts on March 27.

  • Accomplished jazz pianist, composer and educator Mar 8, 2010 3:00 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts celebrates Jazz Week with a visit from acclaimed pianist, composer and educator Arturo O’ Farrill.

  • Author Bagert highlights kids’ literacy day Mar 8, 2010 2:54 PM Children’s author Brod Bagert will share his writings and stories with readers of all ages at a free literacy event on March 20 at Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU announces 30th annual Summer Music Institute Mar 8, 2010 2:52 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will offer music camps for students in grades 7-12 during its Summer Music Institute, which begins June 6.

  • Pianist Kirill Gerstein to give BGSU master class Mar 5, 2010 2:46 PM Four piano students in Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will have an opportunity to perform in a master class with leading pianist Kirill Gerstein when he comes to campus March 19. This year Bowling Green State University is celebrating Women’s History Month with the theme “Women’s Peace of the World.”

  • Artist to perform ‘Kafka Fragments’ Mar 4, 2010 2:35 PM Two of the leading proponents of contemporary music will give the final concert of the Music at the Forefront series at Bowling Green State University. Soprano Tony Arnold and violinist Movses Pogossian will perform a single, hour-long work, “Kafka Fragments,” by the Hungarian composer György Kurtág. The work comprises 40 independent settings of short epigrams taken from Jewish-Czech writer Franz Kafka's letters, diaries and notebooks.

  • BGSU celebrates Women’s History Month 2010 Mar 3, 2010 2:33 PM This year Bowling Green State University is celebrating Women’s History Month with the theme “Women’s Peace of the World.”

  • BGSU STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN GREEN ALTERNATIVE SPR Mar 2, 2010 2:31 PM BGSU STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN GREEN ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK

  • BGSU Lively Arts Calendar, March 3-17, 2010 Mar 1, 2010 2:29 PM BGSU Lively Arts Calendar, March 3-17, 2010

  • Adolescent suicide topic of Ullman Conference Feb 28, 2010 10:38 AM The opera that launched the careers of such famous tenors as Enrico Caruso and Luciano Pavarotti will be performed by the Bowling Green State University Opera Theater. Gaetano Donizetti’s comic opera “The Elixir of Love (L’elisir d’amore)” will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday (Feb. 26) and at 3 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 28) in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU honors Burton Beerman Feb 26, 2010 10:53 AM By any measure, Dr. Burton Beerman has led a remarkable life. As a composer, performer, teacher and founder of musical institutions, his accomplishments are myriad.

  • Benedict named Distinguished Teaching Professor Feb 26, 2010 10:51 AM Dr. Mary Ellen Benedict is recognized by her Bowling Green State University students as well as her peers as a true teacher—someone who effectively helps others learn. Her ability and dedication were formally recognized by the University trustees Feb. 26 when they named her a Distinguished Teaching Professor.

  • Falcon Film Festival showcases campus life Feb 23, 2010 10:46 AM For a hundred years, Bowling Green State University students have lived through the novelty and sometimes trials of adjusting to campus life.

  • BGSU announces new scholarship for women Feb 23, 2010 10:45 AM A new scholarship for female, nontraditional students who have been out of high school at least five years and are from Mercer or Wood County has been established at Bowling Green State University. The Marlene A. Dietrich Purdy Scholarship will be awarded beginning this fall.

  • Regents name BGSU center of excellence Feb 23, 2010 10:43 AM The Ohio Board of Regents on Feb. 19 formally accepted Bowling Green State University as a center of excellence in “Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan.” Gov. Ted Strickland and OBOR Chancellor Eric Fingerhut made the announcement during a meeting in Cleveland at which Dr. Linda Petrosino, dean of BGSU’s College of Health and Human Services, presented the University’s programs.

  • BGSU to host Clarinet Conference for students Feb 22, 2010 10:42 AM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will hold a Clarinet Conference on March 10 for high school and college clarinetists. Featured will be special guest Yehuda Gilad from the University of Southern California Thornton School. Gilad is also a master teacher at the Colburn School of the Performing Arts in Los Angeles.

  • BGSU Lively Arts Calendar, Feb. 24-March 10, 2010 Feb 22, 2010 10:40 AM BGSU Lively Arts Calendar, Feb. 24-March 10, 2010

  • Opera students to perform ‘Elixir of Love’ Feb 19, 2010 10:37 AM The opera that launched the careers of such famous tenors as Enrico Caruso and Luciano Pavarotti will be performed by the Bowling Green State University Opera Theater. Gaetano Donizetti’s comic opera “The Elixir of Love (L’elisir d’amore)” will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday (Feb. 26) and at 3 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 28) in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU to host Olympian at reception Feb 18, 2010 10:35 AM Ken Morrow, a member of the U.S. Olympic Hockey Team that defeated the Soviet Union en route to capturing the gold medal in 1980’s “Miracle on Ice,” will return to his skating roots at Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU Newcomers Showcase presents ‘Almost, Maine’ Feb 16, 2010 10:32 AM Appropriately for this time of year, Bowling Green State University’s Newcomers Showcase presents “Almost, Maine,” a tale of an enchanted midwinter night’s dream.

  • Chanticleer Ensemble to close BGSU Festival Series Feb 16, 2010 10:24 AM The internationally acclaimed vocal group Chanticleer will be the final performers in the 2009-10 Festival Series at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts. The all-male ensemble, known around the world as an “orchestra of voices,” is making its second appearance at BGSU.

  • BGSU and public library hosts financial aid work Feb 15, 2010 10:22 AM Bowling Green State University’s Office of Financial Aid is teaming up with the Wood County District Public Library to present a free workshop on college financial aid. “Financial Aid 101” is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the library, 251 N. Main St. in Bowling Green.

  • Hundreds of students, parents to visit BGSU Feb 15, 2010 10:21 AM BGSU Lively Arts Calendar, Feb. 17-March 3, 2010

  • ‘Miracle on Ice’ Olympian to return to BGSU Feb 11, 2010 10:18 AM Ken Morrow, a member of the U.S. Olympic Hockey Team that defeated the Soviet Union en route to capturing the gold medal in 1980’s “Miracle on Ice,” will return to his skating roots at Bowling Green State University.

  • “Accomplished African-American Men: A Rich Legacy” Feb 9, 2010 10:16 AM Three African-American men will share their experiences in a panel discussion at Bowling Green State University on Thursday, Feb. 11. “Accomplished African-American Men: A Rich Legacy” is part of BGSU’s Black History Month celebration.

  • CHANCELLOR FINGERHUT SPEAKS AT STATE OF THE REGION Feb 9, 2010 10:15 AM

  • Young People’s Concert Feb 9, 2010 10:14 AM Children and their families are invited to take a musical journey through African-American culture and history at “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The concert begins at 11 a.m. Saturday (Feb. 13) in Bryan Recital Hall of Bowling Green State University’s Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU Lively Arts Calendar, Feb. 10-24, 2010 Feb 8, 2010 10:12 AM Feb. 10—Bowling Green State University’s annual Undergraduate Art and Design Exhibition of juried student work in all media continues in the Dorothy Uber Bryan and Willard Wankelman galleries of the Fine Arts Center. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. The free exhibit will remain on display through March 7.

  • Annual Undergraduate Art and Design Exhibition Feb 3, 2010 10:10 AM Looking for some fun in the midst of a dreary February? The Bowling Green State University School of Art presents the annual Undergraduate Art and Design Exhibition, opening Sunday (Feb. 7) and running through March 2 in the Dorothy Uber Bryan and Willard Wankelman galleries, in the Fine Arts Center. The exhibition will include a juried selection of art in various media.

  • Nonprofit created to develop new residence halls Feb 3, 2010 10:07 AM BGSU has formed a nonprofit corporation – Centennial Falcon Properties – to facilitate a variety of potential development projects.

  • BGSU to host State of the Region Conference Feb 2, 2010 10:06 AM Leaders from higher education, the business world and state government will provide insight into today’s turbulent economic climate at the eighth annual State of the Region Conference on Feb. 12. About 300 civic and business leaders from the 27-county northwest sector of Ohio are expected to attend.

  • Clarinetist Marianne Gythfeldt to perform at BGSU Feb 2, 2010 10:05 AM Clarinetist Marianne Gythfeldt will appear at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts on Monday, Feb. 8, performing contemporary works as part of the Music at the Forefront concert series.

  • BGSU alumna wins second Grammy Feb 1, 2010 10:02 AM Bowling Green State applauds alumna Jennifer Higdon, who last night (Jan. 31) received her second Grammy Award. Her "Percussion Concerto" won for Best Classical Contemporary Composition.

  • BGSU art students brighten Toledo buses Feb 1, 2010 10:01 AM A breath of fresh air is blowing through the freezing streets of Toledo these days, thanks to the artistic vision of Bowling Green State University students and the poetry of area youth.

  • BGSU to host Viola Day for student Jan 26, 2010 3:20 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will host its second annual Bratsche Bash (Viola Day) on Feb. 13 in the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Renowned pianist to offer free master class Jan 26, 2010 3:18 PM Pianist Margo Garrett returns to Bowling Green State University for a residency at the College of Musical Arts Feb. 1 and 2 as one of this year’s Helen McMaster Endowed Professors in Vocal and Choral Studies.

  • BGSU theatre department presents ‘Jump/Cut’ Jan 21, 2010 3:16 PM Three young friends determined to make their mark on the world through a documentary film are the subject of “Jump/Cut,” presented by the Bowling Green State University Department of Theatre and Film.

  • Gift honoring Alissa Czisny to benefit business st Jan 21, 2010 3:14 PM Olympic hopeful and reigning U.S. women’s figure skating champion Alissa Czisny graduated with honors from Bowling Green State University in 2009. Now, a gift in her name will fund scholarships for business students interested in entrepreneurship.

  • BGSU celebrating centennial with fanfare Jan 21, 2010 3:13 PM Ryan Nowlin has returned to his native Cleveland since earning two music degrees from Bowling Green State University. But a part of the teacher and composer remains at BGSU, as reflected in one of his recent works.

  • BGSU Black History Month calendar packed with even Jan 21, 2010 3:11 PM The pivotal role that four, first-year African-American college students played in history by refusing to move from a lunch counter in Greensboro, N.C., in 1960 will be the touchstone of a Feb. 3 forum at Bowling Green State University on how students today can advocate for social justice. The peer-educators workshop will be held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Irish pianist to give Nitschke Memorial Concert Jan 15, 2010 3:10 PM Award-winning pianist Barry Douglas will perform the Lois M. Nitschke Memorial Concert as part of the 2009-10 Festival Series at Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU band clinic to host premieres Jan 15, 2010 3:09 PM The 52nd annual Band Music Reading and Directors Clinic at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 21-23, will feature the premieres of several works, including pieces by guest conductor Ryan Nowlin. All performances will be held in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Reddin Symposium: 2010 Jan 15, 2010 3:05 PM The government of Canada has long played a direct role in controlling and cultivating aspects of the nation’s culture, to an extent not seen in the United States. At the 23rd annual Reddin Symposium, to be held on Saturday (Jan. 23) at Bowling Green State University, three engaging speakers will address how this has played out in the areas of music, sports and the cultural expression of Native Peoples.

  • Pargament to build soldiers’ spiritual fitness Jan 12, 2010 3:04 PM Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may ultimately affect as many as 35 percent of soldiers serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, researchers from Stanford University and the Naval Postgraduate School estimate in a September 2009 study.

  • BGSU to begin centennial year with day of service Jan 12, 2010 12:48 PM Bowling Green State University will make Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 18, the kickoff service event for the University’s centennial celebration, which will honor its 100 years of education by contributing 1 million hours of service.

  • Achievement, zeal earn BGSU’s Moses state award Dec 21, 2009 3:39 PM Question: If one math educator works for 30 years at a steady rate of speed to improve the teaching of mathematics, touching innumerable students and teachers each year, what is the result?

  • Gift to BGSU hockey honors Scott Hamilton Dec 17, 2009 3:38 PM Figure skater Scott Hamilton learned to skate in Bowling Green State University’s Ice Arena. Now, a gift in his name will support the University’s scholarship campaign for the hockey team that plays there.

  • Project Learning Around the World hopes to expand Dec 14, 2009 3:35 PM Dr. Audrey Ellenwood, coordinator of Bowling Green State University’s graduate program in school psychology, is continuing her efforts to expand her charity, Project Learning Around the World.

  • Over 1,000 students to receive diplomas from BGSU Dec 11, 2009 3:34 PM Bowling Green State University will award more than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate degrees, plus one honorary degree, during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 18 and 19 in Anderson Arena in Memorial Hall.

  • State organization honors BGSU student Dec 10, 2009 3:33 PM The Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (OAHPERD) has named Anthony Bryson, a Bowling Green State University senior from Mason, as among five winners of its Memorial Student Scholarship Award.

  • Barnes not BGSU’s only tie to Biletnikoff Award Dec 9, 2009 3:31 PM If Bowling Green State University’s Freddie Barnes wins the Biletnikoff Award Thursday as college football’s best receiver, he will hoist the handiwork of another BGSU award-winner.

  • BGSU team makes unbeaten case at Mock Trial Dec 7, 2009 3:29 PM Six Bowling Green State University students comprised the only undefeated team among roughly 65 that competed in the recent Mid-South Mock Trial Invitational in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

  • Latta receives Outstanding Fundraising award Dec 4, 2009 3:28 PM Marcia Sloan Latta, interim vice president for advancement at Bowling Green State University, was named the 2009 Outstanding Fundraising Professional by the Northwest Ohio Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) at the annual National Philanthropy Day celebration recently.

  • Circus comes to BGSU tonight Dec 4, 2009 3:27 PM Bowling Green State University’s Arts Extravaganza (ArtsX) is going to be a circus—and much more—from 6-10 p.m. tonight (Dec. 4) at the campus Fine Arts Center.

  • BGSU administrators, students tapped for ODK Dec 4, 2009 3:25 PM Bowling Green State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Gregory Christopher, six other administrators and 34 students were inducted into the University’s Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious leadership honor societies, on Dec. 4.

  • BGSU to host sixth annual celebration of arts Nov 23, 2009 2:42 PM The sixth annual ArtsX event will showcase Bowling Green State University’s arts programs—a designated BGSU center of excellence—from 6-10 p.m. Dec. 4 in the campus Fine Arts Center. Faculty and students from the Department of Theatre and Film, the School of Art and the College of Musical Arts will present numerous performances, demonstrations, exhibits and sales.

  • University to close downtown retail store Nov 20, 2009 2:40 PM Bowling Green State University announced today that it will close BGSU on Main, the University’s downtown retail store, on Dec. 31.

  • Handel’s ‘Messiah’ to be performed at BGSU Nov 19, 2009 2:39 PM n celebration of the holiday season, the Bowling Green State University Choral Society and guest soloists, in collaboration with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, will perform Handel’s “Messiah” at 8 p.m. Dec. 2 in Kobacker Hall of BGSU’s Moore Musical Arts Center. The performance is part of the 2009-10 Festival Series at the University’s College of Musical Arts.

  • Harvard cyberlaw expert to speak at BGSU Nov 19, 2009 2:37 PM Bowling Green State University will host one of the pre-eminent experts on copyright reform and intellectual property, especially as it pertains to the Internet, in a Dec. 2 campus forum.

  • BGSU student lived musician’s life in London Nov 19, 2009 2:36 PM For two months last summer, Ashley Donaldson lived a life of immersion in music with the orchestra she most admires, the London Symphony Orchestra. As the recipient of a Stuart Givens Fellowship from Bowling Green State University, the junior from Findlay was able to see firsthand the life of a musician and conductor, getting to know the symphony, traveling on tour and attending recording sessions, master classes and rehearsals.

  • BGSU presents ‘The Importance of Being Earnest' Nov 19, 2009 2:32 PM The BGSU Department of Theatre and Film presents Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy “The Importance of Being Earnest” Dec. 3-6.

  • Celebrate induction of ODK members Nov 19, 2009 2:30 PM The Bowling Green State University chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), the national leadership honor society, will induct its largest group in several years on Dec. 4. Thirty-four students and seven faculty and staff members will be welcomed into the organization.

  • Vivian donates lead gift to BGSU hockey campaign Nov 14, 2009 2:29 PM Jack Vivian can claim another first for Bowling Green State University’s Hockey program.

  • BGSU Lively Arts Calendar, Nov. 18-Dec. 2, 2009 Nov 13, 2009 2:28 PM BGSU Lively Arts Calendar, Nov. 18-Dec. 2, 2009

  • Pianist Alan Feinberg to perform at BGSU Nov 12, 2009 2:25 PM Area audiences will have the opportunity to hear acclaimed pianist Alan Feinberg, one of the pre-eminent performers of contemporary music, in a Bowling Green State University appearance on Nov. 19.

  • Falcon Marching Band brings stadium sounds indoors Nov 6, 2009 2:24 PM Bowling Green State University’s Falcon Marching Band will present “Life Is a Highway,” its annual “Sounds of the Stadium” concert, at 3 p.m. Nov. 15 in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU to host annual organ competition Nov 6, 2009 2:21 PM The 36th annual Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts Organ Competition will be held Feb. 27 in 0112 Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU music student a finalist in competition Nov 6, 2009 1:45 PM BGSU music student a finalist in competition

  • Women in Science to be held Friday Nov 5, 2009 1:26 PM For more than 300 junior high girls, most of them from northwest Ohio, getting up close with snakes, lizards and their reptilian relatives will serve as a Friday morning (Nov. 6) wake-up call.

  • Highhouse named Ohio Eminent Scholar at BGSU Nov 2, 2009 1:24 PM Dr. Scott Highhouse, a Bowling Green State University professor of psychology, has been named BGSU’s Ohio Eminent Scholar in industrial/organizational psychology.

  • Puppet theatre part of dual ‘Don Quixote’ operas Oct 30, 2009 1:19 PM Fans of the beloved character Don Quixote, the “Man of La Mancha,” are in for a double treat at Bowling Green State University next week. “An Evening of Two Operas Inspired by Cervantes’ ‘Don Quixote’” will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday (Nov. 6) and at 3 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 8) in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • In-memoriam-RayB-Browne Oct 29, 2009 1:18 PM Dr. Ray B. Browne, who was instrumental in establishing the first full-fledged department of popular culture in the United States at Bowling Green State University in 1973, died Oct. 22 at home in Bowling Green, Ohio. He was 87.

  • BGSU wins award for economic development Oct 29, 2009 11:48 AM As the use of wind turbines to generate electrical power has increased, so has the demand for the turbines. A collaborative group of Bowling Green State University and University of Toledo researchers was recognized recently for taking a fresh approach to determining the most promising sites in Ohio for production of the giant windmills. Their method could potentially be replicated for other industries as well.

  • Tickets on sale for BGSU Centennial Concert Oct 28, 2009 1:16 PM Tickets are on sale for the Bowling Green State University Centennial Concert featuring alternative rock artist Gavin DeGraw with special guest, singer-songwriter Michelle Branch. The concert, on Jan. 10, 2010–the Sunday before spring semester begins–will be held in Anderson Arena. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show

  • Explore ‘The Voice as Musical Instrument’ Oct 28, 2009 1:14 PM Of all the means of producing music, the human voice is perhaps the most flexible, according to Dr. Johan Sundberg of Sweden. A well-known researcher and specialist in voice acoustics, Sundberg will speak on “The Voice as Musical Instrument” as part of a special workshop Tuesday (Nov. 3) hosted by the Bowling Green State University Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

  • Energy research makes BGSU center of excellence Oct 28, 2009 1:13 PM BGSU has one of nine Ohio centers of excellence in advanced energy, as named Oct. 28 by Gov. Ted Strickland and Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric Fingerhut.

  • Falcon Marching Band at Young Peoples Concert Oct 27, 2009 1:12 PM The 2009-10 season of Young People’s Concerts at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts continues Saturday, Nov. 7, with “FMB Fever!” a presentation by the Falcon Marching Band.

  • Double Reed Day hosted at BGSU Oct 27, 2009 1:08 PM On Nov. 21, Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will hold its annual Double Reed Day, hosted by Dr. Jacqueline Leclair, assistant professor of oboe, and Dr. Nathaniel Zeisler, assistant professor of bassoon, along with the BGSU oboe and bassoon studios.

  • Swedish vocal conductor to share skills at BGSU Oct 27, 2009 1:05 PM Renowned Swedish vocal conductor Erik Westberg will be in residence Thursday and Friday (Oct. 29 and 30) at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts as the first of this year’s Helen McMaster Endowed Professors in Vocal and Choral Studies.

  • BGSU selected center of excellence for e-learning Oct 26, 2009 1:04 PM Bowling Green State University’s investment in e-learning over the past decade has paid dividends for hundreds of northwest Ohio students seeking to finish their bachelor’s and master’s degree programs online.

  • Composer Mikel Kuehn wins Copland, Ettelson awards Oct 26, 2009 1:01 PM As the recipient of an Aaron Copland Award, Bowling Green State University music composition faculty member Dr. Mikel Kuehn will be able to focus on his work while soaking up inspiration during a residency at the famous composer’s longtime home in New York.

  • Viramontez Anguiano wins Ornelas award Oct 26, 2009 11:54 AM His energetic commitment to creating both a climate in which multicultural students and faculty can succeed and widespread multicultural awareness have earned Dr. Ruben Viramontez Anguiano, a Bowling Green State University associate professor of family and consumer sciences, this year’s Miguel Ornelas Human Relations award.

  • In memoriam: Ray B. Browne Oct 23, 2009 11:52 AM Dr. Ray B. Browne, who was instrumental in establishing the first full-fledged department of popular culture in the United States at Bowling Green State University in 1973, died Oct. 22 at home in Bowling Green, Ohio. He was 87.

  • Walleye spawning among marketing challenges Oct 19, 2009 11:49 AM The puck was dropped last Friday on the Toledo Walleye’s inaugural hockey season. How the newborn franchise hopes to grow will be discussed Tuesday (Oct. 20) at Bowling Green State University.

  • ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ comes to BGSU Oct 16, 2009 2:21 PM The Bowling Green State University Department of Theatre and Film presents the celebrated family favorite “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Oct. 22-25. Performances will be in the Eva Marie Saint Theatre, located in University Hall. Evening performances Thursday through Saturday will begin at 8 p.m.; the Saturday and Sunday matinees will begin at 2 p.m.

  • BGSU’s New Music Festival marks 30th year Oct 16, 2009 2:13 PM Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Steven Stucky and the International Contemporary Ensemble will be featured guests Oct. 22-24 at Bowling Green State University’s 30th annual New Music Festival.

  • Dr. Cartwright to give State of the University Oct 14, 2009 2:12 PM Bowling Green State University President Carol Cartwright will discuss where BGSU stands and goals for the coming year in the annual State of the University address, at 10 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 15) in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Music faculty part of Romanian cultural exchange Oct 14, 2009 2:09 PM Faculty from Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts are participating in the American Romanian Festival this fall. The festival comprises events in the United States and Romania, including a chamber music concert at noon Tuesday (Oct. 20) in Bryan Recital Hall of BGSU’s Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Mathey honored by Barbershop Harmony Society Oct 12, 2009 2:08 PM Richard Mathey, a Professor Emeritus of music performance studies at Bowling Green State University, has received two of the Barbershop Harmony Society’s highest honors.

  • BGSU to host Music Discovery Day Oct 9, 2009 2:06 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will hold its annual Music Discovery Day on Oct. 19, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Panel named to lead hockey/Ice Arena fundraising Oct 8, 2009 2:04 PM The names are synonymous with the Bowling Green State University Ice Arena and Falcon Hockey – Scott Hamilton, Garry Galley, and Mike Pikul. The University announced today that the three have agreed to lead a $5 million fundraising campaign to support the program and arena they love.

  • Jazz guitarist John Hart to visit BGSU Oct 8, 2009 2:02 PM Esteemed jazz guitarist John Hart will be the featured performer at Bowling Green State University’s annual Jazz Spotlight concert, at 8 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 15) in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Artists to visit BGSU in person and exhibits Oct 7, 2009 1:58 PM Bowling Green State University’s Fine Arts Center Galleries will host internationally recognized artists and a series of events both on and off campus Oct. 15-17. Two exhibitions, “The Poetic Dialogue” and “Contemporary India,” will open Oct. 16 in the galleries.

  • New video viewing center named for Ralph Wolfe Oct 6, 2009 12:57 PM A new Bowling Green State University resource for the study of film and video will bear the name of its benefactor. The BGSU Board of Trustees on Oct. 2 honored Dr. Ralph Haven Wolfe, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of English and Gish Professor of Film Studies, by naming a viewing center in his honor.

  • BGSU Homecoming week is here Sep 28, 2009 12:54 PM It’s Homecoming week, the rite of fall that comes complete with parades, pep rallies, football and other festivities on college campuses across the land. And this week will be no different at Bowling Green State University, especially on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 and 3.

  • ‘Clarinet Collage’ begins Young People’s Concerts Sep 28, 2009 12:53 PM The 2009-10 season of the Young People’s Concerts at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will kick off on Saturday, Oct. 3, with “Clarinet Collage,” a presentation by the college’s clarinet studio, at 11 a.m. in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Postcard book showcases Donahue’s ‘art cars’ Sep 28, 2009 12:51 PM For Dr. Matthew Donahue, an instructor in popular culture at Bowling Green State University, a car is more than just a vehicle. In his hands, what most would call a “junker” is transformed instead into an “art car.” Covered in materials from paint to vinyl records to tile, his reimagined creations have been exhibited in art car fairs and parades around the country and are now featured in a book of postcards called “Taking It to the Streets: An Art Car Experience,” published by Jive Bomb Press.

  • BGSU Festival Series continues with NEXUS Sep 22, 2009 12:50 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will host the percussion group NEXUS at 8 p.m. Oct. 8 as part of the 2009-10 Festival Series. The concert will be in Kobacker Hall of BGSU’s Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Lillios composition wins first prize Sep 21, 2009 12:48 PM A composition by Dr. Elainie Lillios, a Bowling Green State University associate professor of musical arts, has won first prize in the “music with instruments” section at the 36th annual Bourges International Competition in France. Lillios was notified in early July that “Veiled Resonance,” written for soprano saxophone and live electronics, had won.

  • Ueltschy to foster BGSU-Canadian scholarship Sep 21, 2009 12:46 PM When Dr. Linda Ueltschy goes to Canada this month as a U.S. Fulbright Senior Specialist, she will in a sense be taking Bowling Green State University students with her. Ueltschy, an associate professor of management, has prepared interactive teaching modules that will unite classrooms at Bowling Green and the University of Calgary.

  • Theatre and film opens curtain on 88th season’ Sep 21, 2009 12:44 PM For Dr. Matthew Donahue, an instructor in popular culture at Bowling Green State University, a car is more than just a vehicle. In his hands, what most would call a “junker” is transformed instead into an “art car.” Covered in materials from paint to vinyl records to tile, his reimagined creations have been exhibited in art car fairs and parades around the country and are now featured in a book of postcards called “Taking It to the Streets: An Art Car Experience,” published by Jive Bomb Press.

  • Berger to lead national sport psychology group Sep 16, 2009 12:41 PM Dr. Bonnie Berger, a professor in Bowling Green State University’s School of Human Movement, Sport and Leisure Studies, is being sworn in today (Wednesday Sept. 16) as president-elect of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). The ceremony will take place at the group’s annual conference, in Salt Lake City.

  • Former Lehman Brothers VP to discuss the collapse Sep 16, 2009 12:37 PM A year ago, the collapse of Lehman Brothers dealt a devastating blow to America’s—and the world’s—financial system.

  • Works by BGSU student composer to premiere in NYC Sep 15, 2009 10:02 AM Audiences from Toledo to New York City to Boston will be treated to music by up-and-coming composer Timothy Stulman this fall and next year. Stulman is pursuing his doctor of musical arts degree in contemporary music at Bowling Green State University with Distinguished Artist Professor Marilyn Shrude.

  • Music’s effects on nervous system Sep 14, 2009 9:59 AM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will host a guest performance by neurologist Kamal Chemali and esteemed pianist Prisca Benoit.

  • BGSU theatre and film to open 88th season Sep 14, 2009 9:58 AM Subscriptions and single tickets are available for the Bowling Green State University Department of Theatre and Film’s 88th season.

  • Learn about international internships at BGSU talk Sep 14, 2009 9:57 AM Those interested in pursuing internships in other countries are invited to a presentation at Bowling Green State University on Wednesday (Sept. 16). Bruce Purdy, senior program manager for the U.S. Small Business Administration in the Office of Entrepreneurial Development, will discuss his own experiences abroad and provide information about several programs and opportunities.

  • BGSU to launch fundraising campaign for hockey Sep 11, 2009 9:56 AM Bowling Green State University announced today that its hockey program will continue to be a part of the University’s tradition and culture.

  • Academic advisor from BGSU available at Terra Sep 11, 2009 9:54 AM Bowling Green State University now has an academic advisor at Terra Community College’s new College and University Information Center a half day each week. The center is located in Room 200G, Building A, on the Terra campus.

  • BGSU student’s invention gaining momentum Sep 9, 2009 9:46 AM It was just about a year ago, on Aug. 23, 2008, that Bowling Green State University student James Baker recorded an idea in his journal for an improved method of converting organic material into usable energy. Known as biomass gasification, the process reduces sources such as grass or wood to produce synthetic gas similar to natural gas or propane. These fuels can be used in a variety of applications, from automobiles to heating furnaces.

  • BGSU breaks ground on its future Sep 3, 2009 9:45 AM Bowling Green State University embarked Thursday (Sept. 3) on what University President Carol Cartwright called “one of the most significant building and remodeling programs in our history.”.

  • Families share culture with BGSU International Aug 21, 2009 9:43 AM Families who would like to invite an international student in Bowling Green to share a meal, a holiday, a trip to the mall or other activities can volunteer through Bowling Green State University’s Center for International Programs (CIP) and the International Friendship Program.

  • BGSU among 'America’s Best Colleges' again Aug 20, 2009 9:42 AM The report is in, and Bowling Green State University has reason to celebrate. The 2009-10 edition of U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” cites the University for excellence in undergraduate education in three categories—a strong commitment to teaching, first-year experience programs and learning communities.

  • 80 BGSU students chosen for Phi Beta Kappa honors Aug 12, 2009 9:40 AM Eighty Bowling Green State University students—both continuing students and recent graduates—were inducted this spring into Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most respected scholastic honor society in the nation.

  • Colom promoted to VP for enrollment management Aug 11, 2009 9:39 AM Albert Colom, Bowling Green State University’s vice provost for enrollment management, has been promoted to vice president for enrollment management. He will report to the senior vice president for academic affairs and provost.

  • Arts Enterprise looks to expand reach nationally Aug 11, 2009 9:37 AM Members of the Arts Enterprise (AE) student organization are, as the name suggests, an enterprising lot. Devoted to connecting the arts and business worlds to promote social growth, they can also unite the two for their own entrepreneurial efforts.

  • BGSU among 'America’s Best Colleges' again Aug 3, 2009 9:35 AM Learning to use one’s body more naturally and efficiently, with less tension, is the aim of the Alexander Technique, a simple and effective method for improving body use used worldwide. At Bowling Green State University, a free workshop on the technique will be held Aug. 29 and 30, sponsored by the College of Musical Arts. Aimed primarily at singers, instrumentalists and actors, the workshop is open to the entire University and other invited guests.

  • BGSU commits $2.5 million to ice arena renovations Jul 30, 2009 9:33 AM Bowling Green State University President Carol Cartwright announced today that the University will commit $2.5 million in capital improvement funds toward the renovation of its ice arena.

  • Catalano adding 'Highlights' to resume Jul 28, 2009 9:32 AM Nearly 20 years ago, “The Bear Who Loved Puccini” launched Dr. Dominic Catalano’s career as an illustrator of children’s picture books.

  • Long-forgotten Chinese museum design now reality Jul 28, 2009 9:30 AM Plans created 20 years ago by Kerry Sizheng Fan for a museum in Hubei Province, China, have at last been realized. The museum, celebrating the rich cultural history of the area, has been built and is now open to the public..

  • SETGO students immersing themselves in researchy Jul 28, 2009 9:28 AM It’s a bit of a leap from studying theatre arts to looking for the genetic marker of a plant species, but for Amanda Ramirez of Toledo, funding and mentoring through the Science, Engineering and Technology Gateway Ohio (SETGO) program made it a possibility.

  • Area artists awarded at BGSU regional show Jul 27, 2009 9:26 AM Residents of Wood, Lucas and Henry counties took home top awards from the recent opening reception at the second annual Northwest Ohio (NoWOH) Community Art Exhibition at Bowling Green State University.

  • 27 students receive BGSU Music Talent Awards Jul 27, 2009 9:25 AM Twenty-seven incoming students have won Music Talent Awards from Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts. The awards range from $1,000 to $8,000.

  • BGSU online, blended learning gets state attention Jul 27, 2009 9:23 AM When Dr. Barbara Gellman-Danley, Ohio Board of Regents (OBOR) vice chancellor for academic affairs and systems integration, held a distance-learning summit in Columbus in early May, she heard a buzz from other state participants that made her want to visit Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU names provost Jul 16, 2009 9:24 AM Dr. Kenneth W. BorlandJr., provost and vice president for academic affairs at East Stroudsburg University (ESU) of Pennsylvania, has been named Bowling Green State University’s senior vice president for academic affairs and provost effective Aug. 15.

  • BGSU maintains tuition freeze for fall semester Jul 13, 2009 9:19 AM Bowling Green State University President Carol Cartwright announced today that the University will maintain its freeze on tuition for the 2009 fall semester despite the pending Ohio budget agreement that permits state colleges and universities to raise tuition.

  • BGSU trustees adopt 2009-10 budget Jun 26, 2009 5:08 PM In the midst of unsettled state budget negotiations, Bowling Green State University has adopted a balanced budget for 2009-10. The BGSU Board of Trustees at its June 26 meeting approved a $283.6 million educational and general fund budget for the University’s main campus and a $14.8 million budget for its Firelands campus. The budget reflects the third year of a freeze on undergraduate tuition rates, and comes at the beginning of Ohio’s next budget biennium.

  • Emeritus status granted to 23 BGSU faculty retiree Jun 26, 2009 5:07 PM The Bowling Green State University Trustees honored 23 retiring faculty members June 26 by granting them emeritus status.

  • Dr. Kevin B. Lake joins BGSU board of trustees Jun 26, 2009 5:06 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees welcomed new member Dr. Kevin B. Lake, medical director of the Columbus Southern Medical Center, at its June 25-26 meetings. Dr. Lake was appointed by Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland to a nine-year term.

  • Sebo Named Chair of BGSU Board of Trustees Jun 26, 2009 5:04 PM Robert Sebo, Salem resident and retired executive of Paychex Inc., has been named chairman of the Board of Trustees of Bowling Green State University.

  • Japanese Consulate honors Asian Studies director Jun 23, 2009 5:03 PM Akiko Kawano Jones, director of the Asian Studies Program at Bowling Green State University, recently received a Consul General Award from the Japanese Consulate for Michigan and Ohio in Detroit.

  • BGSU announces ice arena feasibility study Jun 19, 2009 5:02 PM Bowling Green State University will take the next step in the review of its Ice Arena and hockey program with a feasibility study to gauge interest and capacity for a fund-raising campaign.

  • Web access aids Nigerian farmers Jun 16, 2009 5:00 PM Feb. 28, 2007, found villagers and officials in Ihiala, Nigeria, at the opening ceremony for the SI May Knowledge Centre where, for the first time, local residents would have free access to the Internet. The center housed four computers offering resources of use to farmers and unrestricted access to the Web.

  • Student proposal for food-donation plan funded Jun 16, 2009 5:00 PM Many poor children go to school without breakfast, but studies show that 92 percent of college students—even though most have meal plans—do not eat a morning meal, either. Could that food be donated to those in need?

  • Muego invited to teach at Hanoi education college Jun 16, 2009 4:58 PM While each new school year brings its challenges and new experiences, for Dr. Benjamin N. Muego, a Bowling Green State University professor of political science and Asian studies, fall 2009 promises to be especially remarkable. He will be traveling to Vietnam as the first U.S. faculty member to teach at the Hanoi University of Education (HUE).

  • BGSU names Alumni Laureate Scholars for 2009 May 19, 2009 4:56 PM The Bowling Green State University Alumni Association has announced this fall’s class of Alumni Laureate Scholars. The program offers the largest and most prestigious scholarship at BGSU. Each year, the program introduces extraordinary individuals into the student body and provides a framework for them to leave the University as visionary leaders equipped to meet the challenges of the future.

  • BGSU music to ears of kindergarteners May 11, 2009 10:39 AM Twice a week, Dr. Joyce Eastlund Gromko travels from Bowling Green State University to Weston Elementary School to work with kindergarteners, whom she's helping prepare for their music program May 14.

  • Tom Muir honored for mastery of metals May 4, 2009 4:55 PM “Masterful Metalsmiths,” “The Art of Gold,” “Innovative Tools for Personal Use”—The titles of exhibits in which Tom Muir, Distinguished Professor of the Arts at Bowling Green State University, has been represented reveal a bit about the artist and his work. From jewel

  • BGSU senior’s art to be shown in New York gallery May 4, 2009 4:55 PM Underlying Bowling Green State University student Luke Ahern’s colorful paintings of bright shapes and forms is an awareness and reflection of the structures of nature. And underneath that is an exploration of the dichotomy between Western science and Eastern philosophy.

  • Katrina Caldwell is BGSU’s top senior May 1, 2009 4:52 PM Katrina Caldwell of Hilliard is the 2009 Outstanding Senior at Bowling Green State University. The award was announced at Beyond BG, the senior farewell on April 27.

  • Ceremony marks start of Wolfe Center Apr 30, 2009 4:50 PM Spectators at Bowling Green State University’s April 25 groundbreaking ceremony for the Wolfe Center for the Arts found themselves surrounded by the arts.

  • BGSU honors former president Sidney Ribeau Apr 27, 2009 4:48 PM Bowling Green State University announced today that it will honor its former President Sidney Ribeau by naming a new campus plaza and a student development program for him.

  • BGSU identifies its centers of excellence Apr 24, 2009 4:47 PM Areas of strength at Bowling Green State University that play important roles in the state’s vitality have been identified and approved by the BGSU Board of Trustees as centers of excellence.

  • New members enter Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame Apr 24, 2009 4:46 PM Bowling Green State University’s Dallas-Hamilton Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame has inducted four new members who forged highly successful business careers after graduating from BGSU.

  • Creativity unearthed for new BGSU arts center Apr 22, 2009 4:45 PM Groundbreaking celebration for BGSU Wolfe Center for the Arts set for April 25. As communities across the country are turning to the arts for creative solutions to stimulate economic recovery, Bowling Green State University is building creativity into the landscape and jumpstarting the regional economy with plans for a new arts center on campus.

  • Book examines French efforts to force assimilation Apr 14, 2009 4:44 PM France is notoriously protective of its culture. It has sometimes been viewed humorously by the rest of the world for what is seen as its overzealous attempts to fend off the encroachment of English words into la belle langue and American foods into its cuisine.

  • BGSU finalizes Ice Arena working group Apr 14, 2009 4:43 PM Bowling Green State University President Carol A. Cartwright announced today the members of the working group that will explore operational, usage and facility-improvement solutions for the University’s 43-year-old Ice Arena.

  • Grand Prix race powered by ethanol-based fuel Apr 13, 2009 10:34 AM BGSU Motorsports will host the second annual BGSU Grand Prix featuring karts that run on ethanol-based E-85 fuel on Saturday (April 14) rain or shine.

  • BGSU Firelands leadership changes Apr 13, 2009 10:33 AM After six years as dean of BGSU Firelands, Dr. James Michael Smith of Fremont is leaving that post July 1 to work full time as vice president for economic development and regional growth at Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU to lay off 15-20 classified employees Apr 3, 2009 4:41 PM Bowling Green State University announced today that 15 to 20 classified staff members will be laid off at its Bowling Green campus. Classified staff are the University’s hourly employees.

  • Travelocity, TOMS founders to headline Sebo Series Apr 3, 2009 4:39 PM Internationally recognized entrepreneurs Terry Jones, founder and former CEO of Travelocity.com, and Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS: Shoes for a Better Tomorrow, will be the featured speakers at the sixth annual Sebo Series in Entrepreneurship, April 24 at Bowling Green State University.

  • Gromko earns BGSU’s Lifetime Achievement Award Apr 3, 2009 4:37 PM When he retires this summer, Dr. Mark Gromko, interim provost and associate vice president for academic affairs at Bowling Green State University, will leave a legacy of teaching, scholarship and academic leadership at BGSU that both he and the University can be proud of.

  • Hess wins top Ohio Academy of History honor Mar 30, 2009 4:25 PM Dr. Gary Hess, a Bowling Green State University historian and nationally known authority on U.S. foreign relations, has been named the 2009 winner of the Ohio Academy of History (OAH) Distinguished Historian Award.

  • State honors BGSU biologist as Faculty Innovator Mar 30, 2009 4:24 PM Creating a free, online textbook used by students in his Animal Behavior class has earned Dr. Robert Huber, a professor of biology at Bowling Green State University, one of the inaugural 10 Faculty Innovator Awards from the University System of Ohio (USO).

  • BGSU Students vote to support Stroh Center Mar 28, 2009 4:23 PM Bowling Green State University announced today that undergraduate students have overwhelmingly voted to support the Stroh Center, the University’s planned 4,700-seat convocation center.

  • Baker Lecture: ‘Building a Healthier America’ Mar 27, 2009 4:21 PM “Building a Healthier America” is the focus of the 10th annual Ned E. Baker Lecture in Public Health Thursday (April 2) at Bowling Green State University. Three speakers will address the topic from 2-3:30 p.m. in 228 Bowen-Thompson Student Union. A reception will follow.

  • BGSU to host Eco-Fair on Earth Day Mar 27, 2009 4:20 PM An Earth Day Eco-Fair on Wednesday (April 22) will be the highlight of Earth Week on the Bowling Green State University campus. The University will partner with a number of city and county agencies and organizations to present more than two-dozen displays on environmental issues, green products and more from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in front of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Pallister tribute to precede reading by author Mar 24, 2009 4:19 PM Montréal author, screenwriter and storyteller Monique Proulx will be the 10th artist in the Pallister Francophone Canadian Lecture Series at Bowling Green State University. She will give a reading at 6 p.m. April 1 in the Pallister Conference Room of BGSU’s Jerome Library.

  • Brain Awareness Day looks at environmental toxins Mar 16, 2009 4:15 PM "Environmental Toxins and the Brain" is the theme of Bowling Green State University’s Brain Awareness Day on March 24.

  • Ethnic studies at BGSU marks 30th anniversary Mar 16, 2009 4:14 PM The ethnic studies department at Bowling Green State University is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with a series of speakers offering views into less-known segments of society. All events are free and open to the public.

  • Leclair wakes up music world in Alarm Will Sound Mar 16, 2009 4:13 PM Talking with Bowling Green State University oboist Jackie Leclair is like the proverbial breath of fresh air. The energy and enthusiasm she expresses about her work auger good things for contemporary classical music.

  • BGSU may be victim of investment fraud Mar 16, 2009 4:12 PM Bowling Green State University announced today that it might be the victim of an apparent fraud by the principals of Westridge Capital Management, Inc.

  • BGSU students to offer spring-break hurricane aid Mar 6, 2009 4:10 PM A group of 51 Bowling Green State University students will spend their spring break in Texas—helping clean up after unwelcome past visitors to the Galveston area.

  • 'Dating Doctor' to host fifth Falcon Film Festival Feb 20, 2009 4:09 PM The “Dating Doctor” will make a house call Saturday, Feb. 28, at Bowling Green State University’s Falcon Film Festival.

  • Bowling Green Opera Theater presents comic romp Feb 20, 2009 4:08 PM Strong-willed wives turn the tables on their stubborn husbands in ways that bring laughter and love to all in “I quattro rusteghi,” presented by the Bowling Green State University Opera Theater. The comic opera will be performed at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 1, in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU co-hosts financial aid workshop at library Feb 19, 2009 4:07 PM Bowling Green State University’s Office of Student Financial Aid is teaming with the Wood County District Public Library to present a free workshop on college financial aid. Financial Aid 101 is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 25) at the library, located at 251 N. Main St., Bowling Green.

  • Lecture looks at other effects of global warming Feb 18, 2009 4:05 PM Much has been heard about the physical and social changes potentially caused by global warming. Another, equally serious, area of impact will be the focus of this year’s Edward Lamb Peace Lecture at Bowling Green State University.

  • Midwest sport, exercise psychology meeting at BGSU Feb 18, 2009 4:03 PM Sport and exercise psychology students and faculty experts from around the Midwest will gather at Bowling Green State University’s Eppler Center Friday and Saturday (Feb. 20 and 21) to discuss new research, techniques and directions in the field.

  • BGSU presents 'The Trojan Women' Feb 18, 2009 4:02 PM A production of Euripides’ timeless play about war and its impact, “The Trojan Women,” will be presented by the Bowling Green State University Department of Theatre and Film Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 26-28.

  • Trumpeter Paul Merkelo headlines BGSU's Brass Week Feb 12, 2009 4:01 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will host Paul Merkelo, principal trumpet for the Montreal Symphony, during Brass Week Feb. 17-21.

  • BGSU Dean's List announced Feb 12, 2009 3:59 PM Bowling Green State University has named 3,515 undergraduate students to its Dean's List for achieving grade point averages of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale during fall semester.

  • An Evening with Scott Hamilton on tap at BGSU Feb 11, 2009 3:45 PM Bowling Green State University will welcome Scott Hamilton back to his hometown for a fund-raising event celebrating the 25th anniversary of his Olympic gold-medal figure skating performance.

  • Presidents' Day puts 'open' in open house at BGSU Feb 11, 2009 3:44 PM Put nearly 225 classes and more than 160 academic departments and programs together, and what do you have? An open house true to its name at Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU to honor Czisny Feb 10, 2009 3:42 PM Bowling Green State University on Thursday (Feb. 12) will host a reception honoring U.S. women’s figure skating champion Alissa Czisny, who grew up in Bowling Green and is now a BGSU senior.

  • Photographer Joanne Leonard to speak at BGSU Feb 9, 2009 3:41 PM Groundbreaking photographer Joanne Leonard will share her life experiences and work this week in a talk at Bowling Green State University called “Being in Pictures: Intimacy, Photography, Memory.”

  • Delta Electronics Fellow named at BGSU Feb 9, 2009 3:40 PM A Bowling Green State University researcher working on the next generation of solar cells has been named the first Delta Electronics Fellow in BGSU’s Center for Photochemical Sciences. Dr. Xichen Cai, a postdoctoral fellow, is a team member in the laboratory of Dr. Douglas Neckers, the center’s founder and executive director.

  • BGSU forensics extends tournament winning streak Feb 6, 2009 3:38 PM Members of the Bowling Green State University forensics, speech and debate team won eight of the 10 individual events last weekend as BGSU claimed its eighth straight Collegiate Forensic Association (CFA) tournament championship.

  • Composer, conductor Alice Parker to visit BGSU Feb 5, 2009 3:36 PM Renowned composer, conductor and lecturer Alice Parker will be at Bowling Green State University Monday-Thursday (Feb. 9-12). Parker is the 2008-09 Helen McMaster Endowed Professor in Vocal and Choral Studies.

  • `A Child Called `It" author to speak Feb.11 Feb 4, 2009 3:35 PM Dave Pelzer, author of the New York Times No. 1 bestseller “A Child Called ‘It,’” will speak on “The Real Heroes” at Bowling Green State University Feb. 11.

  • Soprano de Niese to perform in Festival Series Feb 3, 2009 3:34 PM The Festival Series at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will feature internationally acclaimed soprano Danielle de Niese at 8 p.m. Feb. 14 in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center

  • ‘My Children! My Africa!’ onstage at BGSU Feb 3, 2009 3:32 PM South African playwright Athol Fugard’s “My Children! My Africa!” will open Bowling Green State University’s spring theatre season.

  • Ethics of housing debacle examined Feb 2, 2009 3:30 PM Dr. Robert Kolb will be at Bowling Green State University next week to provide some answers to the question on many Americans’ lips these days: “How did we get in this mess?” 



  • Cartwright dons mantle of BGSU president Feb 2, 2009 3:27 PM Spirits were high in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom Jan. 30 when Bowling Green State University installed Dr. Carol A. Cartwright as its 10th president. Backed by tall banners displaying BGSU scenes and flanked by the Academic Charter, mace and presidential medallion, Cartwright assumed the role of leader of the institution.

  • BGSU economist promoted by Fed, predicts growth Jan 29, 2009 3:26 PM Dr. Timothy Fuerst, a professor of economics at Bowling Green State University, has been named a senior economic advisor to the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

  • BGSU names new dean of Arts and Sciences Jan 28, 2009 3:25 PM Bowling Green State University today announced the naming of Dr. Simon Morgan-Russell as dean of its College of Arts and Sciences, effective next Monday, Feb. 2.

  • BGSU campaign raises $146.5 million Jan 26, 2009 3:25 PM Bowling Green State University has told its students to “dream big,” and when, in 2002, the University set a goal of raising $120 million, it was a high standard that many felt would be unattainable. But the dream became a reality: BGSU received $146,533,152 in gifts and commitments during the Building Dreams Centennial fund-raising campaign that ended Dec. 31.

  • BGSU names vice provost for enrollment management Jan 21, 2009 3:24 PM Albert Colom, vice president for enrollment management at Oklahoma State University (OSU), has been named Bowling Green State University’s vice provost for enrollment management effective Jan. 26.

  • Architect to discuss design of BGSU arts center Jan 21, 2009 3:24 PM Craig Dykers, a principal in the award-winning architecture firm Snøhetta, will speak at Bowling Green State University next week. The company has designed the University’s Wolfe Center for the Arts, for which BGSU is scheduled to break ground this spring.

  • Campus marks historic year in black history Jan 15, 2009 3:23 PM With the upcoming presidential inauguration of Barack Obama, the 2009 celebrations of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and in February of Black History Month, promise to be especially meaningful. Bowling Green State University also marks the 40th anniversary of its Black Student Union and the 10th anniversary of its Black Issues Conference this year.

  • Conference to address economic 'state of region' Jan 13, 2009 3:23 PM Rural economic development and the automotive industry will be among the topics discussed Jan. 28 during the seventh annual State of the Region conference in Perrysburg.

  • BGSU to observe King holiday with day of service Jan 12, 2009 3:22 PM Bowling Green State University students plan to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a “day on” instead of a “day off” this year by participating in a day of service designed to honor Dr. King and his work in the community.

  • Boston Philharmonic conductor to speak at BGSU Jan 12, 2009 3:21 PM What does classical music have to offer us today? And how can it relate to business and leadership? In the hands of Benjamin Zander, conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, the power and spirit of the music translate into much more than a listening experience—one that inspires people to look inward and approach life with new gusto.

  • BGSU symposium to weigh Canadian water governance Jan 12, 2009 3:21 PM A 2003 report by the U.S. General Accounting Office on future water availability and use noted that water managers in 36 states expected either local, regional or statewide water shortages by 2013. The declining stock of freshwater could raise the possibility of U.S.-Canadian conflict, given that almost 9 percent of Canada’s landmass is covered by freshwater.

  • Dr. Carol A. Cartwright is named BGSU president Jan 6, 2009 3:20 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees voted Tuesday (Jan. 6) to name Dr. Carol A. Cartwright as president of BGSU. Cartwright has been serving as the University’s interim president since last July, just prior to the departure of former President Sidney Ribeau in August.

  • BGSU Financial Aid Workshop Jan. 10 Dec 24, 2008 3:59 PM Students who have applied to Bowling Green State University or are considering the University for the 2009-10 academic year can get a jumpstart on financial aid at two workshops on campus Jan. 10.

  • Wellness leaders at BGSU win national awards Dec 17, 2008 3:58 PM The Wellness Connection at Bowling Green State University collected three top awards at the recent BACCHUS Network General Assembly, the organization’s national conference in Columbus.

  • New BGSU business program funds grad’s start-up Dec 15, 2008 3:57 PM At a time when other businesses are struggling to stay open, a new Bowling Green State University program is helping solidify a BGSU graduate’s start-up.

  • BGSU music doctoral student ends year on high note Dec 15, 2008 3:56 PM This has been quite the year for Bowling Green State University’s doctoral program in music, and for one of its students in particular. Katherine “Kiki” Kilburn of San Jose, Calif., a first-year student in the DMA program, has won the prestigious Thelma A. Robinson Scholarship Award from the Conductors Guild.

  • Mercury program earns BGSU state award Dec 9, 2008 3:55 PM Bowling Green State University and its safety and health coordinator, David Heinlen, have received national recognition for a mercury collection and reclamation program that has reached into 13 other states.

  • BGSU psychologist wins national award Dec 9, 2008 3:54 PM Dr. Kenneth Pargament, a professor of psychology at Bowling Green State University, is being honored by the American Psychiatric Association for his contributions to the dialogue concerning religion, spirituality and psychiatry.

  • BGSU unveils design of new arena Dec 3, 2008 3:52 PM Bowling Green State University revealed the design of its new, 5,000-seat arena–The Stroh Center–on Wednesday. Greg Christopher, assistant vice president of student affairs and director of athletics, showed off architectural renderings to nearly 150 supporters at an evening reception.

  • Waste cooking oil to power BGSU campus mowers Nov 21, 2008 3:50 PM Next summer at Bowling Green State University, when the grass is green and the lawn mowers go about their work, campus pedestrians might notice the enticing smell of . . . doughnuts. Thanks to the work of two former environmental studies classes; support from Duane Hamilton, director of campus services in facilities services, and a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, BGSU mowers will begin to run on used cooking oil from the dining halls.

  • It’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ time again Nov 21, 2008 3:49 PM A Bowling Green State University tradition returns as the Department of Theatre and Film presents its newest adaptation of the holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. Performances are at 8 p.m. Dec. 3-6 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7 in the Eva Marie Saint Theatre of University Hall.

  • ArtsX to celebrate BGSU excellence in the arts Nov 21, 2008 3:48 PM With the arts having been designated a “center of excellence” at Bowling Green State University, the fifth annual arts extravaganza—renamed ArtsX last year—will be, fittingly, a celebration of excellence in the arts.

  • BGSU contributes to AAC&U initiative Nov 18, 2008 3:46 PM How can the value of education be measured? How can students achieve key learning outcomes? What practices can best measure student success?

  • BGSU Olscamp Research Award goes to Anzenbacher Nov 10, 2008 3:45 PM When Bowling Green State University named Dr. Pavel Anzenbacher, an associate professor of photochemical sciences, the “Outstanding Young Scholar” in 2003, its faith in his potential was well placed.

  • BGSU names philosopher Outstanding Young Scholar Nov 10, 2008 3:44 PM The Outstanding Young Scholar Award is given annually to a young faculty member who has excelled in his or her scholarly endeavors. This year’s winner, Dr. Jeffrey Moriarty, philosophy, was an obvious choice.

  • Boatwright earns BGSU Master Teacher Award Nov 3, 2008 3:43 PM Helping students be successful—both in and out of the classroom—is a hallmark of Dr. Earl Boatwright, an instructor of marketing at Bowling Green State University. Part of his method involves continually relating his classroom teaching to the outside world and encouraging students to apply relevant concepts. Along with this is the extraordinary generosity of time and care he shows them.

  • BGSU Honors Program advising recognized Nov 3, 2008 3:42 PM In recognition of its excellence and efforts to improve and update its approach, the Bowling Green State University Honors Program has been presented the President’s Award for Academic Advising of Undergraduate Students.

  • BGSU’s James Evans embodies life of scholarship Nov 3, 2008 3:40 PM “When I hear the name ‘James E. Evans,’ I think of ‘Distinguished Service,’” wrote Dr. Patrick Pauken in nominating his Bowling Green State University colleague for the Faculty Distinguished Service Award. Presented by Faculty Senate, the award honors one faculty member each year who has a record of outstanding continuous service to the University.

  • Goberman, Fallon win BGSU research awards Nov 3, 2008 3:39 PM Dr. Alex Goberman’s collaboration with recent Bowling Green State University graduate Becky Recker helped earn him the Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work. The honor includes a $1,000 cash award for Goberman, an associate professor of communication disorders, and $4,000 for his department for continued support of undergraduate research.

  • German visitors using BGSU as bridge to U.S. Oct 27, 2008 3:37 PM Bowling Green State University will host a group of distinguished German visitors this week who are in the United States for a grass-roots perspective on the 2008 presidential election.

  • BGSU project puts odds in math teachers’ favor Oct 27, 2008 3:35 PM “Life is uncertain,” says Dr. James Albert, a professor of mathematics and statistics at Bowling Green State University, but having a grasp of the laws of probability can help people make better decisions, as can the ability to understand data.

  • BGSU MBA program on Princeton Review 'best' list Oct 27, 2008 3:31 PM For the fifth time, Bowling Green State University’s College of Business Administration has been named an outstanding business college by the Princeton Review. The New York-based education services company features the University in the just-published 2009 edition of its “Best 296 Business Schools.” Bowling Green also maintained its reputation for being especially strong in the opportunities it provides for minority students, the review said.

  • BGSU gets proactive against illegal file sharing Oct 24, 2008 3:28 PM Students and others at Bowling Green State University now have to face the music if they have obtained it illegally using peer-to-peer (P2P) software.

  • BGSU State Fire School receives funding Oct 21, 2008 3:27 PM The Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA) recently awarded Bowling Green State University’s State Fire School an $80,000 stipend to conduct statewide rescue training classes.

  • Comic book conference marks 70th year of Superman Oct 20, 2008 3:24 PM To mark the 70th anniversary of Superman’s debut, the Center for Popular Culture Studies in the Department of Popular Culture at Bowling Green State University will host a conference Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25, on “The Comic Book in Popular Culture.”

  • Art of comic books in 'Graphic Language' exhibit Oct 20, 2008 3:23 PM Comic book enthusiasts throughout northwest Ohio will have the opportunity to view the actual artwork and process of putting together a comic book or graphic novel in the exhibition “Graphic Language: The Art of the ‘Comic’ Book,” which will debut Oct. 24 at Bowling Green State University’s Fine Arts Center.

  • 29th annual New Music Festival at BGSU Oct. 23-25 Oct 20, 2008 3:22 PM Bowling Green State University’s 29th annual New Music (formerly New Music and Art) Festival will showcase the work of more than 20 guest composers and performers Oct. 23-25.

  • Scott lecture shares insight into human motivation Oct 20, 2008 3:21 PM How a person experiences social interaction can play an important role in risk-taking and drug abuse and in conditions such as autism. A leading researcher on the genetic aspect of social interaction will give the 10th annual J.P. Scott Memorial Lecture at Bowling Green State University on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

  • BGSU center making connections here, abroad Oct 20, 2008 3:20 PM Since its founding last year, activities of Bowling Green State University‘s Center for International Comparative Education (ICE) have taken members to locales as nearby as Toledo and as far away as Jordan, Bahrain and South Africa.

  • Laura Emch named winner of BGSU’s Ferrari Award Oct 15, 2008 3:18 PM When a need arises and the call for help is issued, a leader answers “I will.” Laura Emch has been stepping up to fill campus needs throughout her 33 years at Bowling Green State University. The BGSU Administrative Staff Council (ASC) recognized her dedication at its annual fall reception by presenting her the Michael R. Ferrari Award—the highest honor for administrative staff.

  • Findlay family funds BGSU ‘Court of Champions’ Oct 7, 2008 3:17 PM Bowling Green State University’s planned Stroh Center will include a “Court of Champions” thanks to the generosity of a Findlay family.

  • Latinos and education is focus of BGSU conference Oct 7, 2008 3:15 PM The Latino Issues Conference at Bowling Green State University will focus on “the positive reality of Latinos in education,” says organizer Dr. Ruben Viramontez Anguiano, an associate professor of family and consumer sciences. The 15th annual conference, one of the longest running in the Midwest, will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in 101 Olscamp Hall, and will include faculty and students from BGSU as well as area high school students.

  • BGSU Homecoming: Return, Rediscover, Reconnect Sep 29, 2008 1:20 PM Bowling Green State University will “rock the block” during Homecoming week, Sept. 29-Oct. 4, with events ranging from sports to alumni reunions. Homecoming Kickoff is Monday, Sept. 29, from 7-10 p.m. in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, hosted by student affairs

  • National spotlight will shine on BGSU Sep 29, 2008 1:19 PM ABC’s “World News With Charles Gibson” will be broadcasting live from the Bowling Green State University campus on Tuesday, Oct. 7, as part of the network’s coverage of the presidential race.

  • BGSU technology co-op program marks 40th birthday Sep 29, 2008 1:18 PM When Michael Weyer came to Bowling Green State University as a student, it was the biggest place he had ever lived. But his cooperative education experiences in BGSU’s College of Technology took him to Colorado and served as a springboard to jobs in Denmark and Switzerland after he graduated in 1999.

  • Peace Corps Fellows to enrich BGSU campus life Sep 22, 2008 1:17 PM When Dr. Margaret Zoller Booth returned from the Peace Corps in 1985, she felt that her experience teaching in Kenya helped shape her decision about what to do after completing a teaching job in Cleveland. Funding through the Peace Corps Fellows/USA program enabled her to pursue her graduate degree in education at Ohio University.

  • BGSU senior heading to Berlin for Fulbright Sep 22, 2008 1:15 PM Bowling Green State University senior Alison Kemp has always found ways to enhance her study of journalism and the German language through volunteer and work experiences. She will further hone her skills in both areas when she goes to Germany this November as a participant in the German-American Fulbright Commission’s Berlin Capital Program.

  • Moses named first Bailey endowed professor in math Sep 15, 2008 1:14 PM As a Bowling Green State University student in the 1960s, James Bailey was inspired by his mathematics professors. Years later, when he had achieved considerable success as a banking executive, Bailey was again inspired by a BGSU math professor—Dr. Barbara Moses of Bowling Green.

  • Lima couple thanks BGSU with leadership gift Sep 8, 2008 1:13 PM For more than 50 years, Allen Schmidthorst has been quietly sitting in the stands enjoying Bowling Green State University basketball. During Friday night’s (Sept. 5) “Dinner at The Doyt” Falcon Club event, Schmidthorst offered his thanks for decades of sports entertainment by presenting a $1.7 million gift for athletic facilities.

  • BGSU to remember 9/11 Sep 8, 2008 1:12 PM Bowling Green State University on Thursday will mark the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with the “9/11 Never Forget Project: BGSU Remembers.”

  • BGSU business college gets major gift from alumnus Sep 2, 2008 1:11 PM A $100,000 gift from an alumnus of Bowling Green State University’s College of Business Administration will reward outstanding faculty accomplishments as well as promote international educational opportunities for both students and faculty.

  • BGSU should seize opportunities: Cartwright Aug 25, 2008 1:02 PM Lest anyone think Bowling Green State University might be simply treading water during this transition year, the message from Interim President Carol Cartwright in her Opening Day address was emphatically the opposite. This is a time of great opportunity for the University, she said.

  • Venerable concept gives BGSU writers new audience Aug 18, 2008 1:00 PM Three years ago, Amy Rybak was driving to work at Bowling Green State University early in the fall semester when she heard someone reading what sounded like a student-written essay on National Public Radio.

  • Wolfe Center: where arts can meet, flourish Aug 11, 2008 12:57 PM The new Wolfe Center for the Arts at Bowling Green State University will provide a space on campus where the arts can flourish and robust collaborations between them can take root. Like Hemingway’s “clean, well-lighted space,” the building itself will offer an environment conducive to creativity and synergistic partnerships.

  • BGSU lauded for employing people with disabilities Jul 30, 2008 11:38 AM The Governor’s Council on People with Disabilities has chosen Bowling Green State University as the winner of the Public Best Practices Award for 2008. Gov. Ted Strickland will present the award, along with others to private businesses, at an Aug. 13 ceremony in Columbus.

  • Actor, alum Pickens to address BGSU grads Jul 29, 2008 12:53 PM Bowling Green State University is teaming with Owens Community College to address a goal that’s easy to state and offering a challenge to meet.

  • BGSU conference to address future of Kenya Jul 28, 2008 12:51 PM “The Future of Kenya” will be the theme of the first Kenya Scholars and Studies Association (KESSA) conference Friday and Saturday (Aug. 1 and 2) at Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU, Owens get grant to produce more scientists Jul 23, 2008 12:50 PM Bowling Green State University is teaming with Owens Community College to address a goal that’s easy to state and offering a challenge to meet.

  • BGSU’s Ortiz is ‘history detective’ Jul 21, 2008 12:48 PM Soon after joining the history faculty at Bowling Green State University last fall, Dr. Stephen Ortiz took on his first case as a detective.

  • Regional art show opens Friday at BGSU Jul 16, 2008 12:47 PM More than 200 pieces of art by nearly 80 artists from eight northwest Ohio counties will be on display during the first Now Ohio (NOWOH) Summer Art Show, opening Friday (July 18) at Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU to recruit, aid future math, science teachers Jul 15, 2008 12:45 PM An ambitious plan by Bowling Green State University to recruit and educate science and math teachers has been chosen for state funding. The $3 million Science and Math Education in Action grant will encourage and enable promising students to “Choose Ohio First” when selecting a college and, later, to find in-state teaching jobs.

  • Community artists invited to show work at BGSU Jul 7, 2008 12:44 PM Artists throughout northwest Ohio will have the opportunity to showcase their work in the first Now Ohio arts organization (NoWOH) 2008 Summer Art Show, from July 18-27 at Bowling Green State University. The NoWOH show will bring together artists of different ages, backgrounds and media to promote participation in the arts and form a stronger bond among community members.

  • Media, war, conflict resolution conference focus Jul 7, 2008 12:32 PM International journalists and scholars will engage with Bowling Green State University faculty and students this fall to explore the interconnections among the media and the complicated political roles journalists play worldwide in fomenting or preventing war, and in fostering the dialogue needed for conflict resolution.

  • Trustees approve 2009 fiscal year budgets Jun 25, 2008 12:30 PM Bowling Green State University Trustees approved the 2009 fiscal year budgets, including a $275.7 million educational budget for the main campus and a $13.5 million educational budget for BGSU Firelands, when they met Wednesday (June 25).

  • Arts named center of excellence, facility approved Jun 25, 2008 12:29 PM Bowling Green State University has named the arts as the first of its “centers of excellence,” a move approved by the Board of Trustees Wednesday (June 25).

  • Students study impact of arts education Jun 23, 2008 12:28 PM While the rest of the country may not be thinking of Hurricane Katrina very often these days, musicians remain painfully aware of New Orleans’ woes. The state of the arts and the well-being of the city are inextricably entwined.

  • Watch Fourth of July fireworks at ‘The Doyt’ Jun 23, 2008 12:26 PM Doyt L. Perry Stadium will be the site for the annual Bowling Green community Fourth of July fireworks. 



  • Gov. Strickland makes Boys State visit Jun 18, 2008 12:21 PM BOWLING GREEN, O.—Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland discussed the importance of government, and the uniqueness of the American democratic system, in a civics lesson of sorts June 17 for delegates to Buckeye Boys State at Bowling Green State University.

  • Huron Playhouse celebrates 60th season Jun 18, 2008 12:19 PM Huron Playhouse, Ohio’s oldest continuing summer theatre, will soon open the doors for its 60th season.

  • Buckeye Boys State back at BGSU Jun 13, 2008 12:17 PM The American Legion Buckeye Boys State will host a visit by Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and induct Space Shuttle astronaut Gregory Johnson into the organization’s Hall of Fame when it convenes for the 30th consecutive year at Bowling Green State University.

  • Alan Lord named Fulbright Scholar Jun 10, 2008 12:08 PM A dean at the Academy of Economic Studies of Bucharest wants his college to be the first in Eastern Europe to adopt a global model curriculum for information systems auditing and control. Early next year, the principal author of the curriculum document, Dr. Alan Lord of Bowling Green State University, will be in the Romanian capital to help make it happen.

  • Historian’s book wins award Jun 10, 2008 12:06 PM A book by Dr. Andrew M. Schocket, an assistant professor of history at Bowling Green State University, is the 2008 winner of the Ohio Academy of History Outstanding Publication Award.

  • Dr. Carol A. Cartwright named interim president Jun 6, 2008 11:55 AM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday (June 6) to name Dr. Carol A. Cartwright interim president effective July 21.

  • New Alumni Laureate Scholars selected Jun 4, 2008 11:54 AM Five incoming freshmen have been selected to be the next class of Bowling Green State University Alumni Laureate Scholars.

  • Autism Summit slated June 7 May 20, 2008 11:49 AM Health officials expect more than 25,000 new cases of autism to be diagnosed this year, making it the number one disease affecting children today.

  • Summer programs boost math, science education May 20, 2008 11:48 AM More than 100 elementary and secondary school teachers, most of them from northwest Ohio, will spend several summer days at Bowling Green State University as part of ongoing grant-funded projects aimed at improving mathematics and science education.

  • Goldwater Scholar ‘digs’ bones May 20, 2008 11:44 AM “I’ve wanted to be a paleontologist since I was 4 or 5 years old,” says Ben Linzmeier, a Bowling Green State University geology major with a concentration in paleobiology. With support from a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, Linzmeier can focus entirely on his studies next year

  • Business college forging ties with China May 15, 2008 11:43 AM New doors are opening for Bowling Green State University business students and faculty in China.

  • Alumni & Friends Weekend planned June 20-22 May 15, 2008 11:42 AM Would you like to attend classes without quizzes, special gatherings and tours, and send the kids to a one-day camp? You can during Bowling Green State University’s Alumni & Friends Weekend on June 20-22.

  • Music professor honored for bridging continents May 12, 2008 11:38 AM Vasile Beluska’s first impressions of America were straight out of a John Wayne movie: Levis, cowboy boots, cowboy hats. And that was before he even got off the plane. Then it was big cars with fins on the back and cattle with long horns—a typical day in Amarillo, Texas, his first home in the United States.

  • How a star athlete became a major player at Nike May 9, 2008 12:58 PM Howard “H” White, vice president of the Jordan Brand for Nike Inc., will visit Bowling Green State University on April 16 to discuss how success on the basketball court became the foundation for his success in the business arena.

  • 14th annual Latino Issues Conference planned May 9, 2008 12:56 PM Dr. Diana Marinez, a biochemist and longtime college administrator who has devoted her life to the advancement of women and minorities in science, will be the keynote speaker April 16 at the 14th annual Latino Issues Conference at Bowling Green State University. The theme this year is “Gender and Empowerment of Latino/as in Contemporary America.”

  • President Ribeau to lead Howard University May 7, 2008 11:36 AM Bowling Green State University President Sidney A. Ribeau will become the 16th president of Howard University on Aug. 1, trustees of that institution announced May 7.

  • State Fire School underway May 5, 2008 11:35 AM Bowling Green State University is hosting State Fire School again this week (May 5-9).

  • Bingman named Distinguished Research Professor May 2, 2008 11:34 AM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees reserves the title of Distinguished Research Professor for select faculty members who already hold the rank of professor and have received outstanding national or international recognition through research and publication.

  • Four BGSU students named Reams Fellows May 1, 2008 11:33 AM Four students have won Frazier Reams Public Affairs Fellowships at Bowling Green State University.

  • BG student receives Ping Student Services Award Apr 30, 2008 11:31 AM A Bowling Green State University junior majoring in social work has received the Charles J. Ping Student Services Award from the Ohio Campus Compact.

  • Falcon basketball fan gives $2 million to BGSU Apr 30, 2008 11:30 AM For 60 years, Bowling Green State University men’s basketball has provided William “Bill” Frack plenty of memorable games and a sense of community. In appreciation for a lifetime of enjoyment, the Findlay resident has given $2 million to BGSU Intercollegiate Athletics for a new basketball court.

  • Summer Music Institute offerings set Apr 30, 2008 11:29 AM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts is offering music camps in June for students in seventh to 12th grade during its annual Summer Music Institute.

  • Jazz faculty member releases first solo CD Apr 23, 2008 11:28 AM Popular local jazz pianist Russell Schmidt has released his first solo album, titled “Season of Change.” Recorded in 2006, the CD is a compilation of American songbook standards and classic jazz tunes that will appeal to the general jazz audience.

  • Findlay woman named BGSU’s Outstanding Senior Apr 23, 2008 11:26 AM Stephanie M. Swiger of Findlay is the 2008 Outstanding Senior at Bowling Green State University. The award was announced Monday night (April 21) at Beyond BG, the senior farewell.

  • Kinko’s founder discusses entrepreneurship Apr 22, 2008 11:26 AM Delivering the keynote address to a crowd of more than 470 people at Bowling Green State University’s fifth annual Sebo Series in Entrepreneurship, Paul Orfalea, founder of Kinko’s, listed the qualities he possesses that make him a great entrepreneur. He said, “I’m a terrible reader, I don’t have any mechanical ability whatsoever, I am extremely restless, and was raised by parents who didn’t worry about school.”

  • Grab your pillow and help break a world record Apr 22, 2008 11:24 AM Bowling Green State University students are attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the world’s “largest pillow fight.” The current record, set by the University of Albany in April 2005, stands at 3,648 people.

  • Bioinformatics emerges as new field of study Apr 21, 2008 11:23 AM With the help of $235,000 in funding from the Choose Ohio First Scholarship Program, Bowling Green State University will encourage students to study and use bioinformatics to solve important medical, biological and environmental problems.

  • BGSU inducts nine to Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame Apr 18, 2008 11:22 AM Nine highly successful entrepreneurs who hold academic or honorary degrees from Bowling Green State University comprise the first class of inductees into BGSU’s Dallas-Hamilton Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame.

  • Spring graduation May 2-3 Apr 17, 2008 9:05 AM Bowling Green State University will hold spring graduation ceremonies on May 2 and 3 in Anderson Arena at Memorial Hall. To accommodate the large graduating class, which numbers more than 2,300 students, four separate ceremonies are planned, each with its own commencement speaker or speakers.

  • Mock Trial Team finishes in top 10 Apr 17, 2008 9:04 AM Bowling Green State University’s Mock Trial Team won an eighth-place trophy at the National Championship Tournament April 4-6 in Minneapolis. More than 600 intercollegiate mock trial teams took part in the competition.

  • BGAMA ranks in top 5 percent of chapters Apr 17, 2008 9:03 AM Bowling Green State University’s chapter of the American Marketing Association (BGAMA) has been named one of the top 16 chapters of the association and in the top 5 percent of AMA student chapters in the world.

  • Saturday event aims to inspire 'global thinking' Apr 17, 2008 9:01 AM American college students tend to fall behind when it comes to global competition, according to Bowling Green State University senior Jake Gallardo, an international studies major from the Philippines. On Saturday (April 19), BGSU students will have the opportunity to learn how they can shape their education to meet the challenges of the new world environment, at the second annual Students Initiative for Global Competitiveness conference.

  • College of Musical Arts schedules June workshops Apr 10, 2008 1:30 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will host three June workshops: Conducting and Rehearsing for Better Bands on June 5-7; Piano Pedagogy on June 16-18, and Talent Development on June 23-27.

  • BG Philharmonia celebrates 90th anniversary Apr 10, 2008 1:24 PM The final event of the 90th anniversary season of the Bowling Green Philharmonia at Bowling Green State University will feature a joint concert with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra and the University Choral Society.

  • New Alumni Laureate Scholars selected Apr 10, 2008 1:16 PM Five incoming freshmen have been selected to be the next class of Bowling Green State University Alumni Laureate Scholars.

  • Kinko’s, Bulldog Group founders headline series Apr 10, 2008 1:12 PM Paul Orfalea, who founded Kinko’s, and Ellie Rubin, co-founder of The Bulldog Group, will be the featured speakers for the fifth annual Sebo Series in Entrepreneurship, April 18 at Bowling Green State University.

  • BG, Ashland sign agreement for accountancy program Apr 10, 2008 8:59 AM Ashland University graduates with a bachelor’s degree in accounting can now pursue a master’s degree, and prepare for the Certified Public Accountant exam, at Bowling Green State University.

  • Ohio Arts Council honors Beerman’s body of work Apr 9, 2008 1:06 PM During his lengthy recovery from a life-threatening accident in June 2003, Dr. Burton Beerman found new insights into his work as a musician. Among them was rediscovered recognition of tunes from his childhood in Atlanta.

  • Honorary Alumnus named; two others also get awards Apr 8, 2008 12:54 PM Three individuals, including a Bowling Green resident, were honored by the Bowling Green State University Alumni Association at its annual alumni awards ceremony April 5.

  • Akiko Jones honored for teaching foreign language Apr 8, 2008 12:52 PM A Bowling Green State University lecturer has been named Ohio’s outstanding college language instructor

  • 27 distinguished alumni honored by BGSU Apr 7, 2008 12:51 PM Bowling Green State University lauded 27 accomplished graduates during the BGSU Alumni Association’s awards banquet on April 5.

  • Racing with renewable energy at BGSU Grand Prix Apr 4, 2008 12:46 PM Bowling Green State University’s third annual Grand Prix to promote a cleaner environment and energy independence will be held Saturday, April 12. The track opens at noon and the race begins at 2:30 p.m.

  • Conference looks at global food complex issues Apr 3, 2008 12:22 PM The environmental, political, ethical and cultural implications of contemporary food production and distribution are the subject of “Fast Food World: Food and Globalization in the 21st Century,” a conference April 11 at Bowling Green State University.

  • Recent graduate’s article wins national award Apr 3, 2008 12:10 PM The Academy of Management has recognized a journal article based on a doctoral dissertation in industrial-organizational psychology by a recent Bowling Green State University graduate.

  • AAC&U official to speak Wednesday at BGSU Apr 1, 2008 12:08 PM The leader of a nationwide effort to expand the teaching of personal and social responsibility in colleges and universities will speak Wednesday (April 2) at Bowling Green State University.

  • 13 is lucky number for Dance Marathon Mar 31, 2008 10:28 AM More than 200 dancers helped Bowling Green State University's 13th annual Dance Marathon raise more than $125,000 for the Children's Miracle Network at Toledo's St. Vincent Mercy Children's Hospital.

  • Baker Lecture reflects on public health report Mar 28, 2008 10:38 AM Dr. Hugh H. Tilson, one of the original authors of the Institute of Medicine's 1988 report on “The Future of Public Health,” will give the ninth annual Ned E. Baker Lecture in Public Health Thursday (April 3) at Bowling Green State University.

  • Falcon forensics has international champion Mar 28, 2008 10:35 AM Michelle Baker has earned Bowling Green State University's first-ever international title in forensics, speech and debate, winning the Persuasive Speaking event at the just-completed International Forensics Association (IFA) championships in London.

  • Dance Marathon is on wheels, too Mar 28, 2008 10:31 AM The Student Recreation Center at Bowling Green State University won't be the only place BGSU students wear themselves out for a good cause this weekend.

  • BizX hones students' entrepreneurial talents Mar 24, 2008 10:44 AM It didn't take long for Stephanie Kuharik, a Bowling Green State University freshman with an interest in event planning, to be paired with a mentor who's “arguably the premier event planner in Washington, D.C.”

  • Insider to discuss Virginia Tech news coverage Mar 20, 2008 11:05 AM Virginia State Police spokesperson Corinne Geller will visit Bowling Green State University on March 26 to talk about last spring's shootings at Virginia Tech and share lessons learned in the media frenzy that followed.

  • BG News wins four awards in regional contest Mar 19, 2008 11:07 AM The Society of Professional Journalists has presented The BG News, Bowling Green State University's student newspaper, with four Mark of Excellence Awards for 2007 in a four-state region.

  • Falcon forensics is national champion Mar 14, 2008 11:09 AM Championship performances by seniors Kenny Rogers Jr. and Jennifer Cole and freshman Rahul Guha led Bowling Green State University's forensics, speech and debate team to victory in the National Comprehensive Tournament, sponsored by Pi Kappa Delta, the national communication honorary.

  • In Memoriam: William T. Jerome III Mar 12, 2008 11:13 AM Dr. William T. Jerome III, who served as president of Bowling Green State University from 1963-70, died Monday (March 10, 2008) in Bennington, Vt. He was 88.

  • Unwanted buildings needed for fire training Mar 11, 2008 11:16 AM State Fire School at Bowling Green State University needs houses or commercial buildings that can be used for hands-on training this May.

  • YouTube video star hosting Falcon Film Festival Mar 10, 2008 11:20 AM He created the most-watched video in Internet history, and Saturday (March 15) he'll be performing at Bowling Green State University's Falcon Film Festival. Judson Laipply, whose “The Evolution of Dance” has been viewed by more than 100 million people since its debut on YouTube.com in 2006, will emcee the fourth annual festival at BGSU.

  • Africana Studies celebrates 10th anniversary Mar 10, 2008 11:18 AM It will be a homecoming and reunion when the Africana Studies Program at Bowling Green State University celebrates its 10th anniversary at a research colloquium and luncheon Friday ( March 14) in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • RIPE project picked for more grant funding Mar 3, 2008 12:01 PM An elementary science education project will continue at Bowling Green State University with a second infusion of grant funding.

  • Young chess players to compete for championships Mar 3, 2008 11:59 AM Sixty-four squares per board, 150 boards and about 300 intently focused elementary students will fill the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at Bowling Green State University during the 2008 Ohio Elementary Chess Championships on Saturday (March 8). This is the first time the championships will be held in northwest Ohio.

  • Jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves to perform at BGSU Mar 3, 2008 11:58 AM Jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves will perform at Bowling Green State University on Friday, March 14, at 8 p.m. in Kobacker Hall at the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Inflation forecasts impact cost of campus meals Mar 1, 2008 12:05 PM Tuition and general fees will not increase next fall, but inflation is leading to cost increases in room and board at Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU given $8 million gift, largest in its history Mar 1, 2008 12:02 PM An $8 million gift from a Wapakoneta family to Bowling Green State University will support several initiatives including construction of a new convocation center on campus.

  • Presidents' Day open house Feb 7, 2008 11:26 AM Bowling Green State University's 13th annual Presidents' Day open house will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18.

  • 2008 BGSU undergraduate art show opens Feb 6, 2008 11:26 AM The 2008 Bowling Green State University Undergraduate Art and Design Exhibition opens Sunday (Feb. 10) with a public reception from 2-4 p.m. honoring the contributing artists.

  • BGSU celebrates hometown birthday Feb 6, 2008 11:26 AM The Bowling Green State University Department of Theatre and Film celebrates the 175th anniversary of the city of Bowling Green's founding with a production of Thornton Wilder's “Our Town” Feb. 14-17.

  • BGSU musicians appear at OMEA conference Feb 6, 2008 11:26 AM Faculty and ensembles from Bowling Green State University's College of Musical Arts are scheduled to appear this week (Feb. 7-9) at the 2008 Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference in Cincinnati.

  • $2,000 Latta Scholarships now available Feb 1, 2008 11:26 AM Applications are now available for $2,000 Delbert Latta Scholarships at Bowling Green State University. Between six and eight of the scholarships, which have doubled in value over the last year, will be awarded.

  • Young women are factor in economic development Jan 31, 2008 11:22 AM An economic developer says those in his profession would do well to court young, college-educated women in their efforts.

  • Students, faculty join Focus The Nation teach-in Jan 30, 2008 11:22 AM On Thursday (Jan. 31), Bowling Green State University students and faculty will be among those at more than 1,550 institutions across the country participating in Focus The Nation—a teach-in on solutions to global warming. Joining them for a panel discussion will be local leaders and University officials.

  • Array of events mark Black History Month at BGSU Jan 24, 2008 11:22 AM Bowling Green State University will celebrate February as Black History Month with events ranging from music and theatre to academic discussions.

  • BGSU institute co-hosts conference in Morocco Jan 23, 2008 11:22 AM Bowling Green State University's International Democratic Education Institute (IDEI), in cooperation with the Moroccan Center for Civic Education, will hold a conference Jan. 29 and 30 in Morocco on the implications of the recommendations from King Mohammed VI's School and Civic Conduct Symposium.

  • State of Region Conference slated Jan. 30 Jan 23, 2008 11:22 AM Economic development and building a globally competitive brand for the state of Ohio are among the topics that will be addressed Jan. 30 during the sixth annual State of Region Conference.

  • Campus bookstore piloting textbook rental Jan 17, 2008 11:22 AM Students taking some geology, public relations and math classes this semester at Bowling Green State University can rent their textbooks.

  • Alumni return for 50th band music clinic Jan 15, 2008 11:23 AM A dozen BGSU music alumni will return to campus Jan. 24-26 to join high school musicians and band directors at the College of Musical Arts' 50th annual Band Music Reading and Directors Clinic.

  • Campus Martin Luther King tribute events set Jan 14, 2008 11:23 AM Since the start of the U.S. civil rights movement, the country has struggled to come to grips with issues of race and equality. Bowling Green State University will take a look at that history as it honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and then celebrates Black History Month in February.

  • Civil rights activist to speak Jan. 23 Jan 14, 2008 11:23 AM The rifle shot that rang out in the driveway of her home in 1963, killing her husband, civil rights leader Medgar Evers, propelled Myrlie Evers into a lifetime of activism against racism and violence in this country and abroad.

  • $1.1 million grant to boost Ph.D. studies Jan 7, 2008 11:24 AM Students from disadvantaged backgrounds now have an opportunity to gain assistance with their doctoral studies through a $1.1 million Ronald E. McNair Grant awarded to Bowling Green State University by the U.S. Department of Education.

  • Post secondary enrollment info nights planned Jan 7, 2008 11:24 AM Bowling Green State University will host an information night about the Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program (PSEOP) on Jan. 15, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union's Multi-Purpose Room (Room 228).

  • BGSU part of national show airing on PBS Jan 7, 2008 11:23 AM An October forum at Bowling Green State University gave northwest Ohio citizens a chance to have their say about higher education in the state. Portions of that discussion are now part of a PBS program focused on the need for civic engagement.

  • Geologist heads to Macedonia as Fulbright Scholar Jan 7, 2008 11:23 AM Dr. Peter Gorsevski, an assistant professor of geology at Bowling Green State University, will travel to Macedonia this month as a Fulbright Scholar.

  • Photochemist named fellow of society Jan 7, 2008 11:23 AM Dr. Douglas C. Neckers, the McMaster Distinguished Research Fellow and executive director of the Center for Photochemical Sciences at Bowling Green State University, has been elected a Fellow of the Inter-American Photochemical Society.

  • President to speak at Martin Luther King event Jan 4, 2008 11:24 AM Bowling Green State University President Sidney Ribeau will be the keynote speaker for the city of Bowling Green's Human Relations Commission tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King.

  • Wilcox honored as a ‘Champion of Life' Jan 4, 2008 11:24 AM A successful Toledo businessman and former Bowling Green State University athlete has been presented a Champion of Life award by the GMAC Bowl and GMAC Financial Services.

  • Community education classes scheduled Jan 2, 2008 11:25 AM Cold temperatures and wintry conditions are no reason to stay inside until spring. Now is the perfect time to get out and attend a community education program offered by Continuing & Extended Education at Bowling Green State University.

  • Arctic melting focus of 2008 Reddin Symposium Jan 2, 2008 11:24 AM Three international experts will offer their perspectives on how the changing Arctic affects not only the Canadian North but the world as a whole during the 21st annual Reddin Symposium Jan. 19 at Bowling Green State University.

  • Music center policy changes go into effect Jan 2, 2008 11:24 AM The Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts is changing concert ticket prices and box office policies effective Jan. 1.

  • University mourns student deaths Jan 2, 2008 11:24 AM Seven Bowling Green State University international students were involved in a car accident early this morning (Jan. 2) on I-80 near Angola, Ind. Two of the students were fatally injured and the five other students were either not injured or received minor injuries.

  • Financial aid workshop slated Jan. 5 Dec 18, 2007 11:52 AM Students admitted to Bowling Green State University for the 2008-09 academic year and their parents are welcome to attend either of two financial aid workshops on campus Jan. 5.

  • Employees give $121,202 to United Way Dec 18, 2007 11:51 AM Bowling Green State University has raised $121,202 in cash and pledges to support the 2007 United Way with Northwest Ohio Community Shares campaign.

  • Music competition winners announced Dec 18, 2007 11:51 AM Student winners of the Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts' 41st annual Competitions in Music Performance have been announced.

  • EPA applauds BGSU efforts to reclaim mercury Dec 12, 2007 11:51 AM Over the past decade, nearly 10 tons of mercury have been removed from the environment through a Bowling Green State University program. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is very pleased about that.

  • Professor wins Governor's Award for the Arts Dec 12, 2007 11:51 AM Dr. Burton Beerman, an award-winning composer and professor in the BGSU College of Musical Arts, has been chosen to receive a 2008 Governor's Award for the Arts, the Ohio Arts Council has announced.

  • Teaching in a Web-based environment Dec 12, 2007 11:51 AM Beginning in January, educators interested in learning how to teach in a Web-based environment can take advantage of a new, noncredit course sponsored by Continuing & Extended Education at Bowling Green State University.

  • Pauken wins national Mensa teaching award Dec 6, 2007 11:50 AM It was about five years ago, toward the end of her master's degree program in educational administration and supervision at Bowling Green State University, that Angela Miller met Dr. Patrick Pauken. The associate professor of educational administration and leadership studies would be teaching her “Law, Ethics and Negotiations” class, and Miller's first thought was, “Who is this guy?”

  • Professor lauded by mathematics education council Dec 4, 2007 11:50 AM Dr. Daniel Brahier, a professor of teaching and learning in the Bowling Green State University College of Education and Human Development, has been presented the prestigious Christofferson-Fawcett Award by the Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics (OCTM).

  • Professors to speak at BGSU commencement Dec 4, 2007 11:50 AM Two esteemed members of the faculty will speak at Bowling Green State University's fall commencement.

  • BGSU plans $150 million in capital projects Nov 30, 2007 11:49 AM Bowling Green State University will initiate approximately $150 million in capital projects on campus over the next several years that will be funded through private gifts, bonded debt and state funds.

  • Students name Kenneth Snead 2007 Master Teacher Nov 30, 2007 11:49 AM For 19 years, Dr. Kenneth Snead, chair and associate professor of accounting and management information systems, has been an influential steppingstone for Bowling Green State University students. This year he was chosen by students to receive the Master Teacher Award at the annual Faculty Recognition Dinner.

  • Training a new crop of environmental journalists Nov 26, 2007 11:37 AM As environmental concerns spread throughout the world, Bowling Green State University's School of Communication Studies is stepping up to help train the next generation of journalists in Algeria and Tunisia.

  • Creative efforts earn multiple Crystal Awards Nov 20, 2007 11:36 AM The work of Bowling Green State University staff in the Office of Marketing & Communications, the College of Arts & Sciences and the Office of Alumni & Development was recognized last week (Nov. 14) at the annual Crystal Awards program in Toledo.

  • Prospective students can preview BGSU Dec. 1 Nov 20, 2007 11:36 AM Bowling Green State University invites prospective students and their parents to visit campus on Dec. 1 and take part in Preview Day.

  • Bowling Green among best places to live in Ohio Nov 13, 2007 11:35 AM The city of Bowling Green has been named one of the five best places to live in Ohio in the November issue of Ohio Magazine.

  • BGSU creates a virtual campus in Second Life Nov 9, 2007 11:34 AM Bowling Green State University is creating an educational environment on its own virtual island.

  • Maurers honored by Friends of the University Libraries Nov 9, 2007 11:33 AM The Bowling Green State University Libraries showed their appreciation for two of their strongest supporters by presenting them the 2007 Friend of the Library Award. Robert and Patricia Maurer of Bowling Green received the award during the annual Authors and Artists reception, hosted by the Friends of the University Libraries.

  • Smart Money workshop looks at new requirement Nov 6, 2007 11:33 AM More than 150 high school department chairs and classroom teachers will be at Bowling Green State University Thursday (Nov. 8) to take part in a workshop devoted to the Ohio High School Core Graduation Requirements and implementing the personal finance education mandate.

  • Students get tips, tutoring on money management Nov 6, 2007 11:33 AM Bowling Green State University is joining a growing list of colleges and universities that are helping students gain better money-management skills. The payoff? Students who are able to make sound financial decisions and ward off unnecessary debt during their college years.

  • Chancellor Eric D. Fingerhut visits Nov 6, 2007 11:32 AM Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Eric D. Fingerhut is visiting Bowling Green State University as he continues toring the state to seek input for the University System of Ohio.

  • Falcon Marching Band to appear in Indianapolis Oct 31, 2007 10:58 AM The Bowling Green State University Falcon Marching Band has been invited to make a guest appearance at the Bands of America Regional Championship this weekend (Nov. 3-4) at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Ind.

  • Hands-on science program for girls slated Nov. 9 Oct 26, 2007 10:58 AM Seventh- and eighth-grade girls will discover exciting career opportunities available to them in a fun and educational atmosphere at Bowling Green State University's annual Women in Science, Math, Engineering and Technology program.

  • Social Philosophy & Policy Center hosts conference Oct 26, 2007 10:58 AM When making difficult political and social policy decisions, it is often necessary to consider what impact they will have on the greatest number of people. Bowling Green State University's Social Philosophy and Policy Center will host a conference Nov. 1-3 to discuss “Aggregation in Moral and Political Philosophy.” All events will take place in 207 Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • BGSU MBA program high on Princeton Review's list Oct 22, 2007 10:58 AM Bowling Green State University has an outstanding business college, and is especially strong in the opportunities it provides for minority students, according to the Princeton Review.

  • Cavalli opera reprised for Ohio, N.Y. audiences Oct 22, 2007 10:58 AM Bowling Green State University and the Eastman School of Music's Collegium Musicum are presenting what may be the first full staging in North America of Francesco Cavalli's “La virtù de' strali d'Amore.”

  • ‘Glass Castle' author visits BGSU Oct. 24 Oct 22, 2007 10:58 AM Best-selling author Jeannette Walls will be on the Bowling Green State University campus Wednesday (Oct. 24) as part of the Common Reading Experience.

  • Exec with developer of the BlackBerry® to speak Oct 22, 2007 10:57 AM Robert Crow, an executive with Research in Motion (RIM) Ltd., whose products include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, will be the keynote speaker for the 16th annual Canada-Ohio Business Dinner at Bowling Green State University Nov. 7.

  • BGSU center studies economic impact of arts Sep 26, 2007 10:57 AM The Center for Regional Development at Bowling Green State University has undertaken what is thought to be the first study of the economic impact of the arts and cultural organizations in this region. Results of the study will be made public on Tuesday (Oct. 2).

  • The Yes Men come to BGSU Sep 26, 2007 10:56 AM Free tickets are still available to see The Yes Men at Bowling Green State University on Oct. 9. The satirical humor group will appear at 8 p.m. that Tuesday in 101 Olscamp Hall.

  • Nuclear waste expert to speak Oct. 2 at BGSU Sep 25, 2007 10:56 AM Dr. Rodney Ewing, an internationally known authority on the management of radioactive waste and its environmental impact, will speak Oct. 2 at Bowling Green State University as the 2007 McMaster Visiting Scientist.

  • ‘Paint the town orange and brown' at Homecoming Sep 25, 2007 10:56 AM The Bowling Green State University Falcons take on the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers this weekend in their Homecoming game. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 29) at Doyt Perry Stadium. The game caps a spirit-filled weekend of reunions, entertainment and activities for alumni, current students, faculty and staff, and community friends.

  • Music Discovery Day for high school students Sep 25, 2007 10:55 AM More than 250 high school students are expected to take part in the annual Music Discovery Day on Monday, Oct. 15, at Bowling Green State University's College of Musical Arts.

  • Sebo Athletic Center dedicated Saturday Sep 24, 2007 10:55 AM Student-athletes at Bowling Green State University have a new campus home for training and treatment.

  • GLIPA celebrates 55 years of journalism workshops Sep 18, 2007 10:55 AM Bowling Green State University's School of Communication Studies invites junior and senior high schools to participate in a day of journalistic investigation and discovery during the 55th annual Great Lakes Interscholastic Press Association (GLIPA) workshop on Oct. 3.

  • BGSU marks anniversary of Constitution Monday Sep 14, 2007 10:54 AM Bowling Green State University will mark the 200th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Monday (Sept. 17) with programs in the residence halls and a panel discussion on “President Bush and the Constitution.”

  • Public Records Sep 13, 2007 10:54 AM As required by Ohio Revised Code, Section 149.43

  • Grant-funded project to rid rural homes of lead Sep 11, 2007 10:54 AM The dangers of lead poisoning in aging, urban homes have been well documented. But the problem is equally severe in rural homes, according to Drs. Gary Silverman and Hailu Kassa of the Bowling Green State University College of Health and Human Services.

  • 9-11 survivor to speak on campus Tuesday Sep 7, 2007 10:53 AM Earl Johnson was on the 51st floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower when it was struck by one of the hijacked airliners on Sept. 11, 2001. On Tuesday (Sept. 11), the sixth anniversary of the terrorist attacks, Johnson will relate “Stairwell to Heaven: A 9-11 World Trade Center Survivor's Story of Escape” at Bowling Green State University.

  • Book reframes work of psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan Sep 6, 2007 10:53 AM A new book by Dr. Erin Felicia Labbie, an associate professor of English at Bowling Green State University, examines the work of famed Freudian psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan.

  • Flags at half-staff honor Congressman Gillmor Sep 6, 2007 10:53 AM U.S. and Ohio flags are at half-staff today (Sept. 6) in honor of Ohio 5th District Rep. Paul Gillmor, who died yesterday.

  • All-Campus Picnic and Campus Fest, Sept. 7 Sep 6, 2007 10:52 AM The campus community is invited to enjoy free lunch and a look at campus activities and organizations at the All-Campus Picnic and Campus Fest Friday (Sept. 7). The picnic will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the University Hall lawn, with Campus Fest tables around the Union Oval from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • BGSU to host Diamante Awards Sept. 14 Sep 6, 2007 10:52 AM The 18th annual Diamante Community Awards, recognizing Hispanic contributions to the Toledo area, will be presented Sept. 14 at Bowling Green State University in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Early Childhood Conference slated Sep 5, 2007 10:52 AM New techniques for building motor skills and fostering courage and compassion in children will be explored during the 31st annual Early Childhood Conference at Bowling Green State University.

  • Pulitzer-winner to speak, get honorary degree Sep 5, 2007 10:52 AM Dr. Martin Sherwin, Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer and nuclear policy expert, will receive an honorary doctorate from Bowling Green State University during a visit to campus this week.

  • Jazzman Terence Blanchard in residence at BGSU Aug 22, 2007 10:51 AM The 2007 Hansen Musical Arts Series at Bowling Green State University's College of Musical Arts will feature a residency by famed trumpeter, composer and band leader Terence Blanchard Sept. 5-7.

  • U.S.News & World Report: Look for BGSU programs Aug 17, 2007 10:51 AM Bowling Green State University is among a select number of universities with “programs to look for” in the 2008 edition of “America's Best Colleges” by U.S.News and World Report.

  • BGSU students win international animation contest Aug 9, 2007 10:51 AM A trio of Bowling Green State University students has won the top prize in the world's first international FJORG! “Viking Animator” Competition.

  • BGSU faculty, staff, retirees give $1 million back Aug 8, 2007 10:51 AM Bowling Green State University faculty, staff and retirees gave more than $1 million in gifts and pledges to the University's Family Campaign during the fiscal year that ended June 30.

  • BGSU's 'round building' coming down Aug 8, 2007 10:50 AM Bowling Green State University's Saddlemire Student Services Building is being torn down to make room for the future Wolfe Center for the Arts.

  • Life, legacy of C.S. Lewis focus of new series Aug 8, 2007 10:50 AM Capturing the range of such a prolific author as C.S. Lewis requires a range of books, according to Dr. Bruce Edwards, a Bowling Green State University English professor and associate director for distance and international programs.

  • Nontraditional student orientation slated Aug. 18 Aug 8, 2007 10:50 AM Bowling Green State University invites recently admitted students who have had at least a one-year break in education since high school and those attending part time or taking evening classes to a special orientation program on Saturday, Aug. 18.

  • 'Digital Mirror' computer camp for girls Aug 7, 2007 10:50 AM “The Digital Mirror,” a computer camp for 20 girls in grades 6-8 is being held this week (Aug. 8-11) at Bowling Green State University.

  • University Choral Society seeks members Aug 7, 2007 10:49 AM Fall semester open auditions for the University Choral Society will be held in mid-August, the Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts has announced.

  • Co-op students graduate into full-time jobs Aug 3, 2007 10:49 AM Twenty-two-year-old Tony Doble of Fremont graduates from Bowling Green State University and into a new full-time photography job. But for Doble, a visual communications technology major in the College of Technology, the job waiting for him in Hilton Head, S.C., isn't exactly new. His employer, Legacy Design Photographers, already gave him a “test run” back in 2005 when he was a co-op student with the business.

  • $2.6 million grant funds teacher training Jul 31, 2007 10:49 AM Bowling Green State University is leading a consortium of universities and urban school districts that will use a $2.6 million federal grant to train 300 new bilingual and special educators over the next five years.

  • New film by BGSU instructor released, praised Jul 30, 2007 10:48 AM Bowling Green State University film instructor Angel Vasquez is riding high these days following the successful release of “Colma: The Musical,” which he co-produced.

  • Emmy-winner Ginger Kathrens to speak at graduation Jul 18, 2007 10:48 AM Emmy Award-winning producer and director Ginger S. Kathrens will be the speaker for summer commencement exercises Aug. 4 at Bowling Green State University.

  • Global Youth Parliament meets July 18-23 Jul 17, 2007 10:48 AM Youth from KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa, and Ohio will “plant seeds for change” during a Global Youth Parliament that will take place July 18-23 in Bowling Green, Toledo and Marion. The parliament is the first of a new initiative designed to build networks of communication and collaboration between teenagers from South Africa and the United States.

  • Book traces legal philosophy from ancient Greeks Jul 13, 2007 10:48 AM Since antiquity, philosophers have sought to understand the theoretical foundations of the law. A new book edited by Dr. Fred Miller Jr., executive director of the Social Philosophy and Policy Center at Bowling Green State University, traces the historical development of legal thought and explains the origins of the modern philosophy of law in ancient and medieval philosophy.

  • International horn competition here July 19-22 Jul 13, 2007 10:48 AM Between 50 and 75 musicians from around the globe will be in Bowling Green July 19-22 when the Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts hosts the International Horn Competition of America.

  • BGSU wins two awards at CASE summit Jul 12, 2007 10:47 AM Bowling Green State University was in the winners circle at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) annual summit July 8-10 in Chicago.

  • Alumni Chamber Choir tours Sweden Jul 10, 2007 10:47 AM Fifteen former and current students of Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts faculty member Dr. Mark Munson are on a 10-day concert tour in Sweden.

  • BGSU: Offering more for transfer students Jul 3, 2007 10:47 AM Although more than 600 students transfer to Bowling Green State University each year, the University is piloting several strategies to attract even more.

  • BGSU trustees elect officers Jun 28, 2007 10:45 AM Michael Marsh of Bowling Green has been elected chair and John Harbal of Catawba Island, vice chair of the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees. In addition, Dr. Linda Dobb, BGSU executive vice president, has been re-elected secretary.

  • Christopher Dalton named BGSU Trustee Professor Jun 25, 2007 10:45 AM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees honored the skill and unswerving dedication of Dr. Christopher Dalton over 30 years at the University by naming him Trustee Professor

  • Legal studies professor honored for teaching Jun 25, 2007 10:45 AM In recognition of her extraordinary commitment to teaching and scholarship, the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees on June 22 conferred upon legal studies professor Dr. Sue Mota the title of Distinguished Teaching Professor.

  • New provost announced Jun 25, 2007 10:45 AM Dr. Shirley Baugher, a professor in the Department of Family Social Science and dean emeritus of the College of Human Ecology at the University of Minnesota, has been appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs at Bowling Green State University.

  • Tuition remains at current levels for next year Jun 22, 2007 10:45 AM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees approved an educational budget of $263,718,000 for the main campus and $12,760,520 for the BGSU Firelands campus at its board meeting Friday (June 22). The action keeps tuition at current levels .

  • Blood Drive set for June 13 Jun 11, 2007 10:44 AM Bowling Green State University will host a campus blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, in 228 Bowen-Thompson Student Union (Multi-Purpose Room).

  • Buckeye Boys State now underway at BGSU Jun 11, 2007 10:44 AM The American Legion's 2007 Buckeye Boys State program is now underway at Bowling Green State University.

  • Environmental group honors retired BGSU professor Jun 11, 2007 10:44 AM Calling her “one of the nation's foremost experts on the need for connecting young children with nature,” the National Arbor Day Foundation presented retired BGSU faculty member Dr. Ruth Wilson with one of its highest honors on June 2.

  • New financial aid for transfer students Jun 6, 2007 10:44 AM The Bowling Green State University Office of Admissions has introduced two new incentives for transfer students entering the University in fall 2007. Students who are eligible for both awards will receive the higher of the two.

  • Faculty, recent graduates get Fulbright grants Jun 6, 2007 10:43 AM Bowling Green State University is celebrating a banner year for Fulbright awards. Not only have three faculty been named Fulbright Scholars, but three students as well—a first for the University.

  • REAL Students to Study Environmental Health Jun 6, 2007 10:43 AM More than 50 high school juniors and seniors from throughout Ohio are getting REAL about environmental health this month at Bowling Green State University.

  • Five chosen to be Alumni Laureate Scholars Jun 5, 2007 10:43 AM Five incoming first-year students have been named Alumni Laureate Scholars at Bowling Green State University.

  • Governor appoints Fran Voll to Board of Trustees Jun 4, 2007 10:43 AM Former Bowling Green State University women's basketball coach Francis C. (Fran) Voll, has been appointed to a nine-year term on the University's Board of Trustees, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland announced May 31. He replaces Sharon Cook of Columbus, whose term ended this spring.

  • Morning newscast with Dave Horger debuts Jun 4, 2007 10:43 AM Popular local newsman Dave Horger made his debut Monday (June 4) on WBGU 88.1 FM where he now hosts a program from 6-9 a.m. weekdays.

  • A savory history, from foraging to fast food May 24, 2007 10:40 AM Although the shopping cart wasn't invented until 1937, food has been traveling from one place to another for centuries. “A Moveable Feast: Ten Millennia of Food Globalization,” just published by Cambridge University Press, traces its paths.

  • Autism Summit explores diagnosis and assessment May 24, 2007 10:40 AM Professionals and parents will explore aspects of diagnosing, assessing and treating autism at the sixth annual Autism Summit of Northwest Ohio, to be presented June 9 by the Bowling Green State University College of Education and Human Development, BGSU Continuing & Extended Education, and the Wood County Educational Service Center.

  • $100,000 gift underwrites four scholarships May 14, 2007 10:39 AM Bowling Green High School graduates and students in the Alumni Laureate Scholars program will benefit from four new Bowling Green State University scholarships, funded by a $100,000 gift from Allen A. and Mary D. Green, the owners of A.A. Green Realty Inc.

  • Jill Carr named dean of students May 14, 2007 10:39 AM Jill Carr, a Bowling Green State University administrator since 1976, has been named dean of students at BGSU.

  • 535 attend State Fire School at BGSU May 8, 2007 10:39 AM Bowling Green Green State University is hosting State Fire School again this week, but there will also be some distance education of sorts in Toledo.

  • Three students receive $10,000 Reams Fellowships May 8, 2007 10:39 AM Three Bowling Green State University students have been awarded Frazier Reams Public Affairs Undergraduate Fellowships for 2007-08.

  • New gateway to BG dedicated May 8, 2007 10:38 AM It began with three Bowling Green State University students, their instructor and an idea. Two years later, that idea has become “The People: A Portrait of the Community,” greeting visitors at the corner of Poe Road and North College Drive.

  • Gift supports BGSU arts center May 7, 2007 10:38 AM Findlay residents Thomas and Kathleen Donnell have announced a $750,000 gift to support the Wolfe Center for the Arts at Bowling Green State University.

  • Senior receives Phi Kappa Phi fellowship May 3, 2007 10:38 AM Bowling Green State University senior Katherine J. Knierim of Mentor is among 60 students nationwide to receive a fellowship from the Phi Kappa Phi national scholastic honor society for the 2007-08 academic year.

  • BGSU student's work to be performed in Cleveland May 2, 2007 10:37 AM A composition by Timothy Stulman, a doctoral student in Bowling Green State University's College of Musical Arts, will be performed by the Cleveland Chamber Symphony.

  • Libraries honored for innovation May 2, 2007 10:36 AM Innovative Interfaces Inc. has named Bowling Green State University Libraries a winner of a Be Innovative! Award for the libraries' use of a product from the Emeryville, Calif.-based company.

  • Book traces corporate history Apr 26, 2007 10:35 AM While most historians view corporate power first arising in 19 th -century America, a new book by Dr. Andrew Schocket of Bowling Green State University makes the case that the very fabric of American society has been interwoven with corporate involvement from the earliest days of the new nation.

  • Thomas Atwood named dean of university libraries Apr 24, 2007 10:35 AM Bowling Green State University has chosen the director of a large medical school library who has significant experience with OhioLINK as its next dean of University Libraries, Dr. Linda Dobb, executive vice president, has announced.

  • BGSU to remember Virginia Tech victims Apr 20, 2007 10:34 AM Bowling Green State University will commemorate the victims of the shootings at Virginia Tech University with a candlelight memorial gathering at 10 p.m. Monday (April 23) in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Oval.

  • 320 recruiters expected at Teacher Job Fair Apr 18, 2007 10:34 AM A record number of recruiters (320) and school districts (170) will be attending the annual Bowling Green State University Teacher Job Fair on Thursday (April 19).

  • Spring commencement speakers announced Apr 17, 2007 10:34 AM Six speakers will address graduating students during spring commencement exercises at Bowling Green State University on May 4 and 5.

  • BGSU to host OhioDance Festival Apr 9, 2007 10:33 AM The OhioDance Festival comes to Bowling Green State University for the first time in its 30-year history on April 20-22, with activities scheduled in the Eppler Complex and the Eva Marie Saint Theatre in University Hall.

  • Latino Issues Conference focuses on immigration Apr 9, 2007 10:33 AM Dr. Katia Paz Goldfarb of Montclair State University will give the keynote speech at Bowling Green State University's 13th annual Latino Issues Conference Thursday (April 12). The theme of the all-day conference in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union is “Transnational Survival in America: Perspectives on Latino Immigration.”

  • Journalism department honors two graduates Apr 6, 2007 10:33 AM The Akron Beacon Journal's top news executive is the newest inductee to the Kappa Tau Alpha Journalism Hall of Fame at Bowling Green State University.

  • Speaker to examine 'water and conflict' Apr 3, 2007 10:33 AM “Water and Conflict in the 21st Century: Fears and Hopes” will be Dr. Peter Gleick's topic for this year's Edward Lamb Peace Lecture at Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU names new CFO Mar 30, 2007 3:52 PM Bowling Green State University President Sidney A. Ribeau has announced the appointment of Sherideen S. Stoll, CPA, as chief financial officer and vice president, finance and administration, effective June 1.

  • Eva Marie Saint to give benefit performance Mar 30, 2007 3:52 PM Eva Marie Saint will return to her alma mater for a scholarship benefit performance dedicated to the memory of the professor who inspired her acting career.

  • Library event features sale of Oprah's dress Mar 30, 2007 3:52 PM A special celebration is being planned to recognize 40 years of service and special collections at Bowling Green State University's William T. Jerome Library.

  • Intern gets taste of life at Supreme Court Mar 29, 2007 3:51 PM Sometimes it's worth postponing graduation. At least that's the view of one Bowling Green State University student who is delaying her graduation to be an intern this semester at the U.S. Supreme Court.

  • BGSU skater ranks 15th in world competition Mar 26, 2007 3:51 PM Bowling Green State University figure skater Alissa Czisny finished 12 th in the free skate category and 15 th overall at the World Figure Skating Championships held in Tokyo.

  • Dance Marathon has big year ‘for the kids' Mar 26, 2007 3:51 PM Students at Bowling Green State University gave patients at Toledo's St. Vincent Mercy Children's Hospital and their families a little something to smile about over the weekend.

  • School of Earth, Environment and Society created Mar 26, 2007 3:51 PM Creation of a new School of Earth, Environment and Society was approved Friday (March 23) by the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees.

  • BGSU to offer online science courses for teens Mar 23, 2007 3:50 PM Bowling Green State University and the Wood County Educational Service Center have received a $225,000 Post Secondary On-Line Corridor grant from the Ohio Department of Education to provide online college courses to northwest Ohio teens this summer.

  • Creator of ‘Arthur' to appear at reading event Mar 23, 2007 3:50 PM Marc Brown, creator of the popular “Arthur” series of children's books, will be the featured guest at the second annual Literacy in the Park celebration presented by the Martha Gesling Weber Reading Center at Bowling Green State University.

  • Falcons flying south for NCAA Sweet 16 Mar 21, 2007 3:50 PM Bowling Green State University's women's basketball team continued to rewrite BGSU and Mid-American Conference history Tuesday in the NCAA Tournament.

  • Forensics team places third Mar 20, 2007 3:50 PM Championship performances by juniors Jennifer Cole and Michelle Baker led Bowling Green State University's forensics, speech and debate team to a third-place finish in the 57-team Pi Kappa Delta National Tournament, held March 7-10 at Central Michigan University.

  • Falcons move on in NCAA Tournament Mar 19, 2007 3:49 PM A spot in the Sweet 16 will be on the line Tuesday night when Bowling Green State University's women's basketball team, fresh off BGSU's first NCAA Tournament win since 1989, meets Vanderbilt in second-round play at East Lansing, Mich.

  • Goal for Sebo Athletic Center reached Mar 15, 2007 3:49 PM Bowling Green State University's major fund-raising effort, “Building Dreams: The Centennial Campaign for BGSU” has reached $110 million and significant milestones with two of its priority projects.

  • Guy Kawasaki, Alan Webber headline April 13 event Mar 15, 2007 3:49 PM How entrepreneurial thinking drives business growth in both small and large companies as well as contributes to economic vitality is the theme for the fourth annual Sebo Series in Entrepreneurship on April 13 at Bowling Green State University.

  • ‘Nexus of Change' event slated March 22-23 Mar 15, 2007 3:49 PM While many people say they want change, they often don't know where to begin. Recognizing that fact, Bowling Green State University will host a groundbreaking Nexus for Change conference March 22 and 23.

  • BGSU women 'dancing' in East Lansing Mar 13, 2007 3:49 PM The Bowling Green State University women's basketball team will travel to East Lansing, Mich., to begin what the Falcons hope will be an extended stay at the “Big Dance”—the NCAA Tournament.

  • Business 2.0 editor to discuss what's next for Web Mar 13, 2007 3:48 PM The next generation of Web-based services will be the topic of a March 22 talk at Bowling Green State University by Erick Schonfeld, editor-at-large of Business 2.0 magazine.

  • Celebrated conductor to receive honorary degree Mar 13, 2007 3:48 PM Internationally renowned conductor Leonard Slatkin will receive an honorary doctor of music degree from the Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts on March 14.

  • Graphic arts luminary Rick Valicenti to speak Mar 13, 2007 3:48 PM Visionary graphic designer Rick Valicenti will discuss his recent work at Bowling Green State University March 16 in a College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Alumnus Lecture. The free 4 p.m. talk will be held in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater and is open to all.

  • Post Katrina: What's it like in New Orleans now? Mar 13, 2007 3:48 PM One year after Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in August 2005, less than half of the city's pre-Katrina population had returned. One-third of its public schools and six of its nine hospitals remained closed, and 60 percent of homes still lacked electricity.

  • 2007 Summer Music Institute Mar 6, 2007 3:47 PM Bowling Green State University is again offering music camps for students in seventh through 12th grades during its 2007 Summer Music Institute.

  • BG's Lefeld is Academic All-American Mar 5, 2007 3:47 PM Foot problems have hampered Matt Lefeld on the basketball court this season at Bowling Green State University. But nothing is stopping the BGSU senior in the classroom, where a 3.97 grade point average has earned him third-team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American honors.

  • Academy picks BGSU prof as first woman president Feb 27, 2007 11:09 AM The American Academy of Health Behavior has elected Dr. Molly Laflin, a professor of health promotion at Bowling Green State University, as its first woman president.

  • BGSU hosts curriculum summit Feb 27, 2007 11:09 AM An international curriculum conference featuring eminent scholars from throughout the United States and Canada will be hosted March 16-17 by the School of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education and Human Development at Bowling Green State University.

  • Czisny qualifies for world skating competition Feb 26, 2007 11:09 AM Legendary sports commentator Dick Button has called Alissa Czisny one of the most exquisite skaters of all time, and Olympic figure skater Peggy Fleming says “her spins are just magical!”

  • Scientific careers open to women Feb 21, 2007 11:10 AM Young girls are interested in science, but as they grow up that interest fades. It's been called the “leaky pipe” phenomenon: talented young women who could be successful scientists go in other directions.

  • Falcon Film Festival opens Oscar weekend Feb 21, 2007 11:09 AM Freshman filmmakers at Bowling Green State University will get the red-carpet treatment Saturday (Feb. 24) at the third annual Falcon Film Festival.

  • First Givens Fellows to pursue passions Feb 21, 2007 11:09 AM If you had the opportunity to study whatever you wanted wherever you wanted, what would you do? Bowling Green State University students Elizabeth Kovar of Willoughby Hills and Martina Hanulova, a native of Slovakia, are pursuing their passion for peace.

  • Mock Trial Team going to national tournament Feb 16, 2007 11:10 AM It's called a Mock Trial Team but Bowling Green State University's success is very real. In mid-March, BGSU students on the team will travel to the National Intercollegiate Mock Trial Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. The team qualified for the national berth at the Lower Great Lakes regional competition earlier this month at Notre Dame University.

  • Donors give $37 million for scholarships Feb 6, 2007 11:10 AM Donors to Bowling Green State University's major fund-raising campaign have contributed more than $36.78 million in support of student scholarships, meeting one of the priority project goals within the overall $120 million Building Dreams Centennial Campaign.

  • Ninth annual spring writing workshops set Feb 6, 2007 11:10 AM The Creative Writing Program at Bowling Green State University is inviting area poets and fiction writers to participate in its spring 2007 Open Writing Workshops.

  • Prof co-authors ‘The Feast of Corpus Christi' Feb 6, 2007 11:10 AM One of the most solemn feasts of the Latin Church is the subject of a new book co-authored by Dr. Vincent Corrigan, a professor of musicology at Bowling Green State University.

  • Making physics elementary project’s goal Feb 1, 2007 11:10 AM Kids are fascinated by magnets and the springs often found in their toys. A Bowling Green State University project aims to put more of those things in the hands of the youngest schoolchildren by helping their teachers think of ways to make science more exciting for them.

  • AAC&U names BGSU to leadership consortium Jan 23, 2007 11:04 AM The Association of American Colleges and Universities has announced Bowling Green State University is among 18 institutions chosen to participate in a Core Commitments Leadership Consortium.

  • Family relations council names Chibucos a Fellow Jan 23, 2007 11:03 AM Dr. Thomas Chibucos, a professor of family and consumer sciences at Bowling Green State University, has been named an NCFR Fellow by the National Council on Family Relations.

  • BGSU to lead Regents Environmental Academy Jan 19, 2007 11:05 AM Bowling Green State University is getting REAL about environmental health with high school juniors and seniors. The acronym stands for the Regents Environmental Academy for Learning, a program scheduled to begin this summer with $340,000 in funding from the Ohio Board of Regents.

  • Jackson tickets gone; see speech on closed-circuit Jan 19, 2007 11:05 AM No tickets remain for the Rev. Jesse Jackson's 7 p.m. speech Thursday (Jan. 25) in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of Bowling Green State University's Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Can U.S. students really compete? Find out Friday Jan 16, 2007 11:05 AM Speakers from Time magazine, The Economist and other prominent organizations will be at Bowling Green State University Friday (Jan. 19) for a conference on the urgent need for students to use their education to become globally competitive.

  • National report spotlights BGSU program Jan 12, 2007 11:06 AM “College Learning for the New Global Century,” a national report released this week (Jan. 10) by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) cites Bowling Green State University's BGeXperience as one program that is implementing a new set of principles of excellence in education.

  • Rev. Jesse Jackson highlights Black History Month Jan 5, 2007 11:06 AM The Rev. Jesse Jackson, famed civil rights activist and two-time presidential candidate, will visit Bowling Green State University Jan. 25 as part of the campus's “Celebrating Our Heritage” commemoration of Black History Month.

  • BGSU receives CHEA Award for learning outcomes Jan 4, 2007 11:07 AM The Council for Higher Education Accreditation has announced that Bowling Green State University has been chosen to receive the 2007 CHEA Award for Institutional Progress in Student Learning Outcomes.

  • Symposium looks at higher education in Canada Jan 2, 2007 11:07 AM The challenges facing higher education in the United States and Canada are very similar. Canadian responses to those challenges differ markedly, however, and they will be the focus of the 20th annual Reddin Symposium at Bowling Green State University.

  • Carnegie Foundation cites BGSU for engagement Dec 27, 2006 12:26 PM Bowling Green State University is among five U.S. colleges and universities nationally whose curricular engagement with the community has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

  • BGSU volunteers turn attention to New Orleans Dec 12, 2006 12:25 PM This holiday season, Bowling Green State University students are doubling their efforts to help Gulf Coast residents still recovering from the 2005 hurricane season.

  • LCCC student to get BGSU degree Saturday Dec 12, 2006 12:25 PM Andrew Holewiecki personifies the partnership between Bowling Green State University and Lorain County Community College.

  • Entrepreneurial leadership center director named Dec 11, 2006 12:25 PM An Ann Arbor, Mich., business executive has been named the first director of the Dallas-Hamilton Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and executive in residence at Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU Arts Extravaganza planned Dec. 8 Nov 27, 2006 12:23 PM The Bowling Green State University School of Art will host its third annual Arts Extravaganza from 6-10 p.m. Dec. 8 at the campus Fine Arts Center.

  • Flu can bide time in icy limbo before re-emerging Nov 27, 2006 12:23 PM It sounds like a campy ‘50s horror movie (“It Came from the Ice!”), but a Bowling Green State University biologist believes it's a very real possibility. Dr. Scott Rogers is talking about the potential for long-dormant strains of influenza, packed in ice in remote global outposts, to be unleashed by melting and migratory birds.

  • Marketing & Communications wins 10 awards Nov 27, 2006 12:23 PM The Bowling Green State University Office of Marketing & Communications has won 10 awards in the 2006 Crystal Awards Competition sponsored by the Toledo Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications.

  • $1 million goes to democratic education effort Nov 27, 2006 12:22 PM The International Democratic Education Institute at Bowling Green State University has received $1,060,000 from the Higher Education Development program office of the U.S. Agency for International Development to conduct the Civic Education Partnership Initiative in Lebanon and Morocco.

  • Layden honored for star-studded work Nov 17, 2006 12:22 PM It is a great achievement to make discoveries about the stars, but, for a teacher, it is perhaps an even greater achievement to make “stars” out of one's students. Dr. Andrew Layden has done that so well that he was chosen to receive Bowling Green State University's 2006 Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Basic Research/Creative Work.

  • BGSU announces fall commencement speakers Nov 17, 2006 12:21 PM Two distinguished members of the Bowling Green State University faculty will be the speakers at fall commencement exercises.

  • Crime and Justice Research Lab aids law officers Nov 17, 2006 12:21 PM Bowling Green State University's Crime and Justice Research Lab, now in its second year, is enabling law enforcement agencies to become more effective by providing them expert training, research and crime analysis.

  • Students from four schools win Web contest honors Nov 17, 2006 12:21 PM Students from a wide swath of schools, from Toledo to Wapakoneta to Milan, swept the prizes in Bowling Green State University's fourth annual high school Web design contest.

  • Theatre professor honored for performance Nov 17, 2006 12:21 PM Dr. Ronald E. Shields, chair of the Bowling Green State University Department of Theatre and Film, will receive the 2006 Leslie Irene Coger Award for Distinguished Performance Saturday (Nov. 18) at the National Communication Association's convention in San Antonio, Texas.

  • Bridging cultures, ‘knowledge gap' for teachers Nov 15, 2006 12:21 PM An innovative new degree at Bowling Green State University is addressing the “international knowledge gap.”

  • Honoree hones students' critical thinking skills Nov 15, 2006 12:21 PM Dr. Donna Nelson-Beene, director of Bowling Green State University's General Studies Writing Program, is the first winner of the BGeX Distinguished Teaching Award.

  • BGSU to celebrate Hurlstone's legacy Nov 13, 2006 12:21 PM A memorial exhibition celebrating the work and legacy of Robert “Bud” Hurlstone will open Nov. 19 in the Willard Wankelman Gallery of Bowling Green State University's Fine Arts Center. Hurlstone, an artist, educator and mentor, headed the BGSU School of Art's glass program for 28 years until his death last November

  • Computer security among BGSU Tech Fair topics Nov 13, 2006 12:20 PM Computer security, an ongoing concern in an online age, will be among the topics headlining Bowling Green State University's seventh annual Northwest Ohio Technology Fair, set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 15).

  • Jeff Gordon is BGSU's 2006 Master Teacher Nov 13, 2006 12:20 PM The students have spoken, and Dr. Jeffrey Gordon, an associate professor of geography, is their choice as the 2006 Bowling Green State University Master Teacher. Because students choose the recipient, the award is considered the highest among faculty honors at BGSU.

  • Patrick Pauken earns Distinguished Service Award Nov 13, 2006 12:20 PM In only eight years at Bowling Green State University, Dr. Patrick Pauken, an associate professor and chair of the educational administration and leadership studies department, has created a record of service to his college, the University and his students. It has earned him campuswide respect and gratitude and, in recognition of his contributions, the Faculty Senate Distinguished Service Award.

  • U.S. EPA recognizes mercury minimization efforts Nov 3, 2006 12:20 PM Computer security, an ongoing concern in an online age, will be among the topics headlining Bowling Green State University's seventh annual Northwest Ohio Technology Fair, set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 15).

  • Former Iams CEO to speak at BGSU Oct 30, 2006 12:18 PM Clayton Mathile, former Iams president and CEO, will come to Bowling Green State University Monday (Nov. 6) to present his beliefs on “The Importance of Mission, Vision, Value and Belief in Business.” He will speak at 5 p.m. in 206 Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Bird brains or brainy birds? Oct 26, 2006 12:17 PM Crows and jays are just as clever as chimpanzees, argues Dr. Nicola Clayton of Cambridge University, even though these "feathered Einsteins" have very different brains from those of our close relatives. The experimental psychologist will discuss “What Do Crows Know? Implications for the Evolution of Intelligence” as this year’s speaker in Bowling Green State University’s annual J.P. Scott Lecture Series

  • Bowling Green Opera Theater stages double bill Oct 26, 2006 12:17 PM The Opera Theater at Bowling Green State University's College of Musical Arts will present Franz Joseph Haydn's “La Canterina” and Henry Purcell's “Dido and Aeneas” at 8 p.m. Friday (Nov. 3) and 3 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 5) in Kobacker Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • Women in Science program to feature Realeyes™ Oct 25, 2006 12:17 PM Seventh- and eighth-grade girls will discover exciting career opportunities available to them at Bowling Green State University’s annual Women in Science, Math, Engineering and Technology program.

  • 27th New Music & Art Festival Oct 17, 2006 12:17 PM Special guest composer Frederic Rzewski will headline Bowling Green State University's 27th annual New Music & Art Festival Oct. 19-21. A showcase for the work of nearly three-dozen composers and artists, the three-day international festival includes concerts, video screenings, lectures, exhibitions and workshops.

  • Companies need to become more 'family friendly' Oct 11, 2006 12:16 PM Career patterns are changing. In case you haven’t noticed, many talented employees are opting out of corporate jobs to gain greater fulfillment and balance in their lives. With the federal government projecting a U.S. labor shortage by 2012, Dr. Sherry Sullivan, an associate professor of management at Bowling Green State University, believes companies have reason to worry.

  • BGSU hosts workshop on student success plans Oct 5, 2006 12:16 PM Seventy representatives from 13 northwest Ohio public and private colleges and universities will be at Bowling Green State University Monday (Oct. 9) for a regional workshop on student success plans.

  • Music Discovery Day Oct 5, 2006 12:16 PM More than 250 high school students are expected to take part in the annual Music Discovery Day at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts on Monday, Oct. 16.

  • ‘Mechatronics' prepares industrial specialists Oct 2, 2006 12:16 PM A new degree program in Bowling Green State University's College of Technology is addressing the country's serious shortage of skilled-labor in the manufacturing, processing and construction industries. As a recent Los Angeles Times article pointed out, “Manufacturing, long known for plant closings and layoffs, is now clamoring for workers to fill high-paying, skilled jobs.”

  • Biography examines life of early American hero Oct 2, 2006 12:15 PM Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry was one of the nation’s most famous early heroes—but not for founding Perrysburg, Ohio (though the city bears his name).

  • Radio program nominated for national award Oct 2, 2006 12:15 PM A student production of WBGU-FM at Bowling Green State University is a finalist for a national award sponsored by College Broadcasters Inc.

  • Silent Witness Project unveiling planned Oct. 4 Oct 2, 2006 12:15 PM In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the unveiling of the 2006 collection of the Silent Witness Project northwest Ohio chapter will be held Wednesday, Oct. 4, the Bowling Green State University Women’s Center has announced. The 6:30 p.m. event will take place at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 315 S. College Drive, Bowling Green.

  • Givens Fellowship opens possibilities for students Sep 13, 2006 12:15 PM Beginning next summer, a newly created fellowship will allow Bowling Green State University undergraduates to determine their own setting for learning. BGSU's Ellen and Dr. Chris Dalton have created the Stuart R. Givens Memorial Fellowship to provide up to two undergraduates a year the funding to pursue a passionate interest in a self-designed experience not possible in a traditional classroom, job or study-abroad program.

  • BGSU music student invited to Carnegie Hall Jan 17, 2006 12:14 PM Bowling Green State University vocal student Kisma Jordan of Detroit has been invited to perform in a master class at Carnegie Hall with famed American mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne.

  • 2,000 high school musicians to visit BGSU Jan 12, 2006 12:14 PM The nearly 2,000 high school musicians and band directors expected to attend the 48th annual Band Music Reading and Directors Clinic Jan. 19-21 at Bowling Green State University's College of Musical Arts will have a special treat in store. This year's special guest is writer and broadcaster Jamie Bernstein, the daughter of legendary American composer, conductor and educator Leonard Bernstein.

  • 52 BGSU students lend a hand to Mobile, Ala. Dec 1, 2005 2:16 PM Fifty-two Bowling Green State University students, along with four staff members, will put the spirit of the season into action in Mobile, Ala. Rather than heading home after final exams, the BGSU students will board a bus to give several days of their holiday break to help Mobile residents still recovering from Hurricane Katrina.

  • Join send-off for Olympic hopeful Alissa Czisny Dec 1, 2005 2:16 PM A community-wide send-off celebration will be held at the Bowling Green State University Ice Arena on Dec. 21 to honor figure skater and Olympic hopeful Alissa Czisny. A native of Bowling Green and a sophomore at BGSU, Czisny is competing at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships Jan. 12-14 in St. Louis, Mo., in hopes of qualifying for the 2006 U.S. Olympic team.

  • Volleyball team nets $6,000 for Katrina victims Dec 1, 2005 2:16 PM Denise Van De Walle was no doubt among many Americans who, when they heard that Hurricane Katrina had struck the Gulf Coast, thought “we have to do something for those people.”

  • Ground broken for Sebo Athletic Center Dec 1, 2005 2:15 PM Ground was broken Friday (Dec. 2) afternoon for the new Sebo Athletic Center at Bowling Green State University's Doyt Perry Stadium.

  • MAC champs to meet Spartans in NCAA soccer Nov 1, 2005 2:13 PM BGSU's women's soccer team has earned the Mid-American Conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Division I tournament by capturing the MAC Tournament title for the second straight

  • Bioethicist heads BGeXperience values program Oct 1, 2005 2:13 PM A Cleveland Clinic bioethicist has been named the new director of BGeXperience, a Bowling Green State University program that leads first-year students to reflect on their values and make thoughtful judgments about difficult ethical issues they will confront as students and later as citizens and professionals.

  • Marilyn Horne to give master classes at BGSU Sep 1, 2005 2:15 PM “Opera News” has called her “maybe the most influential singer in American history” and this fall, she’ll be teaching students at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts.

  • With new director, COSMOS is poised to expand Sep 1, 2005 2:14 PM Dr. Jodi Haney has been named the new director of the Center of Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education: Opportunities for Success (COSMOS) at Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU to aid residents of Mobile, Alabama Sep 1, 2005 2:14 PM While the campus community plans collection drives to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina, Bowling Green State University already is offering classes to students displaced as a result of Katrina's fury.

  • Professorship endowed by Scott Hamilton filled Sep 1, 2005 2:14 PM Dr. Gene Poor has been named the first Ernest & Dorothy Hamilton Professor of Entrepreneurship at Bowling Green State University. The endowed professorship in the College of Business Administration was created with a gift from internationally known Olympic skater and Bowling Green native Scott Hamilton in memory of his parents, both of whom taught at the University.

  • Stanford professor a visiting scholar at BGSU Sep 1, 2005 2:14 PM Noted scholar, critic and biographer Dr. Arnold Rampersad will make the first of three visits to Bowling Green State University next week as the 2005-06 President's Visiting Scholar in the Humanities.

  • U.S.News & World Report highly ranks BGSU programs Aug 1, 2005 2:17 PM The 2006 edition of U.S.News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” names Bowling Green State University twice in “Programs to Look For,” a section of the guide that notes “outstanding examples of academic programs believed to lead to student success.”

  • Prof is creative force in business, classroom Jul 1, 2004 1:48 PM His students know he’s a winner, as do his peers in the animatronics business. Now Dr. Gene Poor has received recognition from the business community for his remarkable vision and success in a field he helped create.

  • Chao honored for software solutions to community needs Apr 11, 2003 3:49 PM Dr. Joseph Chao, an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at Bowling Green State University, received the Community Involvement Award and was recognized at the Faculty Recognition Awards ceremony April 10.

  • BGSU Commencement Spring 2022 | April 29, 7 p.m.

  • 2023 State of the Region Conference

  • 2023 TEDxBGSU: For the Public Good

  • 2024 TEDxBGSU: For the Public Good | Wednesday, March 21, 2024 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • A day in the life of a Starship robot

  • Alumni Gateway Dedication | Sept. 17, 10 a.m.

  • BG Flight Center Training Facility Ribbon Cutting | June 23, 1 p.m.

  • BGSU 14th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Kick-Off Ceremony | Jan. 17, 11 a.m.

  • BGSU 2023 State of the University Address | Sept. 20, 10:30 a.m.

  • BGSU Announcement | April 20

  • BGSU Black Alumni Council Brunch Homecoming 2021 | September 18, 11 a.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Fall 2021 | Dec 17, 7 p.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Fall 2021 | Dec 18, 10 a.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Fall 2021 | Dec 18, 2 p.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Fall 2022 | Friday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Fall 2022 | Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Fall 2024 - Friday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Fall 2024 - Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Spring 2022 | April 30, 2 p.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Spring 2022 | April 30, 7 p.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Spring 2022 | April 30, 9 a.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Spring 2023 - Friday, April 28, 7 p.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Spring 2023 - Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Spring 2023 - Saturday, April 29, 3 p.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Spring 2025 | May 2, 7 p.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Spring 2025 | May 3, 2 p.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Spring 2025 | May 3, 7 p.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Spring 2025 | May 3, 9 a.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Summer 2021 | August 21, 9 a.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Summer 2022 | August 6, 9 a.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Summer 2023 | August 5, 9 a.m.

  • BGSU Commencement Summer 2024 - Saturday, Aug. 3, 9 a.m.

  • BGSU Convocation 2021 | August 24, 10:30 a.m.

  • BGSU Convocation 2022 | August 19, 10 a.m.

  • BGSU Day of Dialogue | September 10, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  • BGSU Director of Athletics Town Hall | Nov. 10, 5:15 p.m.

  • BGSU Doctoral Hooding Ceremony Fall 2024 - Friday, Dec. 13, 3:30 p.m.

  • BGSU Doctoral Hooding Summer 2023 | August 4, 4 p.m.

  • BGSU Doctoral Hooding Summer 2024 | August 2, 4 p.m.

  • BGSU Falcon BEST 2022 Game Day | Nov. 12

  • BGSU Family Q&A | August 9 at 7 p.m.

  • BGSU Lively Arts Calendar, Feb. 17-March 3, 2010 The BGSU Faculty Artist Series continues with cellist Alan Smith and pianist Thomas Rosenkranz at 8 p.m. in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. The all-Chopin program celebrates the bicentennial of the composer’s birth and will feature preludes, etudes, mazurkas and nocturnes, as well as the “Sonata for Cello and Piano in G Minor, Op. 65.” Free.

  • BGSU School of Nursing Ribbon-Cutting | August 17, 11 a.m.

  • BGSU Summer in Photos

  • BGSU Unveiling of the Robert L. Perry Veranda | September 23, 1:30 p.m.

  • BGSU Veterans Memorial Dedication | Nov 10, 2 p.m.

  • BGSU Virtual Celebration for Summer 2021 Graduates | August 20, 6:30 p.m.

  • BGSU Women’s Soccer wins second straight MAC championship

  • BGSU acknowledged as one of 'America’s Best Midsize Employers' for 2021 In its “America’s Best Midsize Employers 2021” rankings, the magazine ranked Bowling Green State University as the No. 3 midsize employer in the United States.

  • BGSU alumnus named best Ohio TV reporter by Associated Press BGSU alumnus Duane Pohlman was recently named best Ohio TV reporter by the Associated Press. He is an investigative reporter for WKRC-TV, Channel 12, in Cincinnati, where he has worked since September 2016. Prior to landing his current position at WKRC, Pohlman worked at several television stations across the country.

  • BGSU completion plan addresses COVID-19 impact and doubles down on student success

  • BGSU drops the puck Friday night against Michigan State

  • BGSU receives $1.6 million grant to grow PPEL program BGSU has received a $1.6 million program grant from the Charles Koch Foundation to expand the Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law (PPEL) program. PPEL brings together distinct disciplines and provides students with an integrated curriculum, drawing on methods and insights of philosophy, political science and economics.

  • BGSU recognizes 2018 10 Under 10 honorees From basketball coaches and photographers, to environmentalists and advocates, leaders and visionaries, risk takers and dreamers, recent Falcon alumni are changing lives for the world. To honor the accomplishments of our recent alumni, the BGSU 10 Under 10 Award was established. The 2018 class was honored during Homecoming Oct. 12.

  • BGSU senior draws inspiration from exclusive art residency BGSU studio art student Paul Verdell found inspiration, motivation and time to create during an exclusive seven-week art residency in Chautauqua, New York, this summer. He also spent time with like-minded artists, created a series of drawings in oil pastel and learned how to screen print.

  • BGSU to hold commencement Dec. 13, 14 Bowling Green State University will celebrate its 296th graduation in two ceremonies at the Stroh Center Dec. 13 and Dec. 14. Alumnae addressing the candidates include Sheryl Maxfield ’81 and Laurie Stevenson ’88, who are both members of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s Cabinet. The December graduating class includes 1,047 candidates.

  • Battle of I-75 victory: BGSU Football beats Toledo Rockets

  • Cassandra Caverhill completes creative writing MFA with winning poem BGSU 2021 creative writing MFA student's work captures the attention of writers association. Winning poem, “Pandemic Haircuts” will be published this spring.

  • Celebrating the Success of the Historic Changing Lives for the World Campaign | September 18, 10 a.m.

  • Class of 2023: Gold Star wife and mom finds herself at BGSU Tiffany Eckert fulfills a promise to her late husband – and discovers a new career path – by earning an undergraduate degree at BGSU.

  • Current inflation explained with BGSU economics chair Dr. Peter VanderHart Though prices have gone up sharply in some cases, the current economic situation is far from by-the-book inflation.

  • Experience the magic at BGSU ArtsX Bowling Green State University’s ArtsX, the 15th annual holiday showcase of BGSU student, faculty and alumni art, takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7. It includes musical, theatrical and dance performances; exhibits and demonstrations; hands-on activities and art sales for holiday shoppers looking for unique, handmade gifts.

  • Facility Groundbreaking for BGSU School of the Built Environment | June 24, 11:30 a.m.

  • Falcon BEST | Nov 6, 9:30 a.m.

  • Falcons hockey advance to NCAA tournament for first time in 29 years

  • HR accepting applications for BG Leadership Academy

  • In Brief: April 27

  • In photos: BGSU events welcome new and returning students to campus Bowling Green State University welcomed new and returning students to campus for the fall semester.

  • Lockford, Stafford honored by National Communication Association Two Bowling Green State University faculty members were recently recognized by the National Communication Association for their accomplishments by the National Communication Association. Dr. Laura Stafford, director of the School of Media and Communication, and Dr. Lesa Lockford, chair of the Department of Theatre and Film, each received an award for her work.

  • Men's Basketball advances to MAC Championship for first time in 17 years

  • Record-breaking momentum: Falcon Marching Band elevates BGSU student experience as one of the nation’s largest bands

  • Shore, Traul appointed to BGSU Board of Trustees Amy Shore, of Bexley, Ohio, and Howard Traul, II of Bellefontaine, have been appointed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees. Shore will complete the term of former trustee Karen Morrison and will serve until 2022. Traul will serve a nine-year term.

  • 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.

  • Students explore reefs, biology, culture in Curaçao field trip

  • Summer Experience: Shadowcast internship brightens film students' summer Jillian Riley, a film production major at Bowling Green State University, spent the summer in California at Shadowcast Pictures, founded and owned by BGSU alumni Jay and Chrissy Ellison.

  • TEDxBGSU: For the Public Good | April 13

  • Thankful to be a Falcon T-Shirt Sale $5 from every Thankful to be a Falcon T-shirt sold will be donated to the Student Emergency Fund.

  • Virtual Town Hall for BGSU Students, Parents & Families | August 17, 6:30 p.m.

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