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Sep 3, 2021 10:06 AM  BGSU alumna brings Solheim Cup to life as tournament director
Becky Newell ’83 is serving as tournament director for the Solheim Cup, which is expected to bring in more than 150,000 golf fans to northwest Ohio

Sep 2, 2021 10:50 AM  BGSU communication to the campus community regarding COVID-19 vaccination and exemption plans
The University is requiring students, faculty and staff to provide proof of vaccination or receive an approved exemption by Nov. 29

Aug 30, 2021 2:13 PM  BGSU mascots ranked 8th best in college sports, according to new survey
Freddie and Frieda Falcon are the only Ohio and Mid-American Conference mascots to be given the top honors

Aug 27, 2021 10:30 AM  BGSU awarded grant to help diversify, improve the education profession
The University will use the grant to recruit, support, retain and sustain people of color in the education field.

Aug 24, 2021 11:06 AM  BGSU student art exhibit highlights perspectives, experiences during a pandemic
The Varied Perspectives exhibit is on display through Sept. 12 and is free and open to the public

Aug 19, 2021 3:15 PM  BGSU welcoming students to campus with Weeks of Welcome, offering multiple events, activities
Weeks of Welcome features events like Convocation, Rally on Main BG and Campus Fest

Aug 17, 2021 4:12 PM  BGSU commences new era of health care education with opening of nursing facility
The University hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday for Central Hall, the new home for the School of Nursing

Aug 16, 2021 3:35 PM  BGSU computer science mentorship program for girls receives 'Inspiring Programs in STEM Award'
CODE4her is one of 78 programs being recognized in the September issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine

Aug 6, 2021 3:00 PM  BGSU message regarding updates to the University's plans, guidelines for fall semester
The University continues to be flexible and adaptable with the goal of ensuring the campus community has a successful academic year ahead

Aug 2, 2021 5:01 PM  BGSU launches #VaxBGSU, COVID-19 vaccination incentive program for students, faculty and staff
To be eligible, 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

Jul 30, 2021 1:38 PM  BGSU statement on individual student conduct cases involving former Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, anti-hazing report
All 21 students charged were found responsible for a total of 83 violations of the BGSU Code of Student Conduct. Meanwhile, the University's anti-hazing report outlines a comprehensive framework to enhance its efforts to combat hazing.

Jul 23, 2021 9:41 AM  BGSU to host 11th Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference
This year's conference will will focus on adaptive teaching practices to drive student success in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

Jun 29, 2021 9:51 AM  BGSU graphic design program ranked among the best in the nation
The program was ranked No. 49 among the nation’s public universities, No. 23 in the Midwest and No. 5 in Ohio, according to Animation Career Review

Jun 29, 2021 9:20 AM  BGSU hosting 14th annual Northwest Ohio Community Art Show
Housed in the BGSU Fine Arts Center, the juried exhibit features 85 works by 34 artists from five northwest Ohio counties

Jun 24, 2021 3:49 PM  BGSU breaks ground on innovative School of the Built Environment facility
The integrated, state-of-the-art facility will provide real-world experiences, preparing students to work with rapidly evolving technology and processes of the future

Jun 24, 2021 3:00 PM  BGSU Board of Trustees commits to keeping education affordable, attends groundbreaking for state-of-the-art facility at June meeting
Trustees adopted general and operating budgets for fiscal year 2022, set tuition and fee rates for the upcoming academic year and attended a groundbreaking for the School of the Built Environment

Jun 23, 2021 12:45 AM  BGSU ranked No. 5 in the nation as a top university for veterans, active military students
The University is also ranked as the No. 1 choice in the Midwest for 2021, according to the Military Times

Jun 23, 2021 12:00 AM  BGSU Bachelor of Science in Nursing program receives five-year accreditation
The BSN program at the University will welcome its first cohort in Fall 2021

Jun 16, 2021 11:18 AM  BGSU Board of Trustees elects new chair, welcomes new trustees
David O'Brien '89 was elected as new chair, while Willa Ebersole ’90 and Joshua Auten were welcomed as new trustees

Jun 2, 2021 11:00 AM  BGSU offering free virtual Academic Enrichment Camps this summer
Students may participate in up to two content areas free of charge thanks to a generous donor

Jun 2, 2021 10:55 AM  BGSU speech and debate team wins national championship
The Falcon Forensics Speech and Debate team competed in the 2021 National Online Forensics College Championship

May 24, 2021 9:00 AM  BGSU honors Dr. Robert L. Perry ’59, ’65 in recognition of legacy of diversity and belonging
Dr. Robert L. Perry ’59, ’65, inaugural director of Bowling Green State University’s ethnic studies program, is honored with the naming of veranda.

May 21, 2021 4:59 PM  BGSU Board of Trustees approves continued fee waivers, welcomes new chair
The BGSU Board of Trustees approved continued fee waivers, welcomed new chair David O’Brien '89 and named veranda in honor of Robert L. Perry at its May meeting.

May 19, 2021 3:58 PM  BGSU message regarding updates to University health, safety protocols beginning June 2
BGSU will make several changes to its current health and safety protocols, following relaxed statewide regulations

May 17, 2021 12:30 PM  BGSU waives GRE, GMAT requirements through Spring 2022
The University has elected to waive testing requirements in an effort to keep graduate education accessible during the COVID-19 pandemic

May 14, 2021 11:06 AM  BGSU statement on outside special counsel report executive summary regarding the former Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
The University is also notifying 21 students of varying charges of violations of the Code of Student Conduct

May 13, 2021 4:30 PM  BGSU message regarding changes to Ohio's COVID-19 health orders
Chief Health Officer Ben Batey outlines the University's response to Ohio's changing health orders

Apr 29, 2021 3:36 PM  BGSU statement on charges against members of the former Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Wood County's prosecutor announced criminal charges against eight members of the former BGSU fraternity

Apr 19, 2021 9:46 AM  BGSU statement on update to April 18 BGAlert
BGSU police were notified of a male with a firearm walking on campus; there were no injuries or shots fired

Apr 9, 2021 3:58 PM  BGSU statement regarding the permanent expulsion of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
BGSU permanently expels Pi Kappa Alpha

Apr 2, 2021 9:07 AM  BGSU statement regarding Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity conduct case
The University has charged the organization with six violations of the Code of Student Conduct

Apr 1, 2021 4:43 PM  BGSU to offer students single-dose COVID-19 vaccines
The student-only clinics will begin Thursday, April 8, at the Perry Field House on campus

Mar 19, 2021 12:13 PM  University campus-wide email updating Greek life at BGSU
Campus communication updating students, faculty and staff on Greek life at BGSU

Mar 18, 2021 5:05 PM  BGSU to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics
In partnership with the Wood County Health Department, BGSU will host vaccination clinics at the Perry Field House starting in late March.

Mar 17, 2021 12:15 PM  BGSU statement on op-ed in Falcon Media
BGSU Board of Trustees Chair Betty Montgomery statement regarding Trustee Howard Traul’s opinion letter in Falcon Media

Mar 14, 2021 10:08 PM  BGSU statement on memorial service for student Stone Foltz
BGSU President Rodney K. Rogers statement regarding the memorial service held for student Stone Foltz on Sunday, March 14

Mar 13, 2021 10:12 AM  BGSU media alert regarding memorial service for student Stone Foltz
Information and media guidelines for memorial service planned for Sunday, March 14

Mar 11, 2021 1:47 PM  University statement in support of Collin's Law
BGSU statement on Collin’s Law, state legislation that ensures Ohio is hazing-free and elevates consequences for those unacceptable actions

Mar 9, 2021 4:36 PM  University statement on student concerns regarding alleged hazing activity
BGSU statement on student concerns regarding Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity

Mar 7, 2021 9:23 PM  University campus-wide email on the passing of student Stone Foltz
Campus communication updating students, faculty and staff on the passing of student Stone Foltz

Mar 7, 2021 1:07 PM  University Statement on Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Residential Letters
BGSU statement on Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity residential letters

Mar 6, 2021 10:08 PM  University leadership campus-wide email addressing fraternity and sorority life at BGSU
Campus communication addressing fraternity and sorority life at BGSU

Mar 6, 2021 12:50 PM  University updated statement on Pi Kappa Alpha Interim Suspension
BGSU statement update on alleged hazing activity

Mar 5, 2021 4:36 PM  University statement on Pi Kappa Alpha Interim Suspension
BGSU statement on alleged hazing activity