Life Design

Bowling Green hosts first-ever Life Design Convening, bringing together 27 universities from across North America May 21, 2026 3:38 PM Educational leaders gathered at Bowling Green to explore how Life Design can help students build confidence, navigate uncertainty and prepare for meaningful careers.

Designing a future: How BGSU and Life Design helped Sasha Jordan secure a career in fraud analysis Apr 16, 2026 8:06 AM With support from Life Design coaches, Sasha Jordan navigated changing goals, built real-world experience and landed a position protecting customers at Fifth Third Bank.

The program that’s inspiring students to choose Bowling Green Apr 13, 2026 3:28 PM A growing number of students are choosing BGSU for its nationally recognized Life Design program.

Can you go to college undecided? Yes, and here's how BGSU supports students Feb 3, 2026 9:49 AM As a leader in Life Design, BGSU and the Deciding Student Program help undecided students find the right program

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.