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Jan 20, 2022 9:30 AM  BGSU Model UN team wins award at American Model UN Conference
Comprised of members of the University's International Relations Organization, BGSU students competed against more than 900 students from over 100 universities

Jan 11, 2022 2:15 PM  BGSU to hold 14th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
The day of service allows BGSU students, faculty and staff to create public good through community service activities while honoring the legacy of Dr. King

Jan 11, 2022 10:18 AM  BGSU to hold 'The Art of Diversity' visual, performing arts showcase starting Jan. 18
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

Dec 20, 2021 10:40 AM  BGSU researcher’s innovative approach to improving water quality presented at ‘PITCH X’ video series
PITCH X is part of a partnership between Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and the Inter-University Council of Ohio to make Ohio universities more attractive to innovators and entrepreneurs

Dec 14, 2021 2:10 PM  BGSU recognized again for commitment to sustainability by Princeton Review
The University has been named to the 2022 'Guide to Green Colleges,' earning a 95 out of 99 rating

Dec 13, 2021 2:45 PM  BGSU students performing public good as part of BGSU 1910
Student proposals for good works take center stage in Serving the Public Good – Project Gala at 12:30 Tuesday at Olscamp Hall.

Dec 13, 2021 11:48 AM  BGSU to hold in-person fall commencement exercises starting Friday
Every candidate will have the opportunity to cross the commencement stage and receive their diploma

Dec 10, 2021 2:45 PM  BGSU trustees finalize plans for new campus gateway, address continued student success during December meeting
Trustees approved final campus gateway designs, recognized continued student success and approved naming various learning spaces across campus

Dec 6, 2021 9:45 AM  BGSU recognized for supporting student voting in 2020 Presidential Election
In the 2020 election, 67% of BGSU students turned out to vote, higher than the national average and up 11% from 2016

Dec 1, 2021 11:10 AM  BGSU to hold 17th annual 'ArtsX' showcase on Saturday, Dec. 4
Showcase features musical, theatrical and dance performances, as well as hands-on art activities and demonstrations by BGSU students, faculty, staff and alumni

Nov 18, 2021 9:50 AM  BGSU awarded $814,000 federal grant to support students who are parents
Funding will support childcare costs, programming and student success initiatives over a four-year period

Nov 16, 2021 9:30 AM  Ekmeles to perform as part of BGSU Music at the Forefront concert series
Music at the Forefront is an annual concert series featuring performances by accomplished and innovative performers

Nov 12, 2021 9:08 AM  BGSU holds 9th annual Falcon BEST robotics competition
The event featured high school student-led teams that were challenged to design a remote-controlled robot, ultimately competing against one another

Nov 10, 2021 2:51 PM  BGSU dedicates new Veterans Memorial to honor service, sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces
Veterans Memorial features five pillars with the names of alumni and student service members who died while serving their country

Nov 9, 2021 11:53 AM  BGSU researcher to present findings on how music, performance shape Arab American communities
Research explores how music plays a role in forming and expressing cultural identity, especially in immigrant communities

Nov 8, 2021 10:55 AM  BGSU School of Nursing receives $200,000 grant from Ohio Board of Nursing
The grant gives BGSU the ability to promote the RN to BSN program, work with partners to increase enrollment in the program and develop agreements with technical schools and community colleges

Nov 4, 2021 5:00 PM  BGSU to present 'EAR|EYE: On The Road' art series
The series offers people the chance to appreciate student, faculty and alumni graphic design works while listening to musical performances by students as well

Nov 3, 2021 1:16 PM  BGSU Center for Regional Development awarded $140,000 federal grant
The Center for Regional Development fosters community partnerships and resources in the region to attract new business and grow the workforce

Nov 2, 2021 1:50 PM  BGSU researcher awarded Stockholm Prize in Criminology, the top international prize in criminology
Dr. Peggy Giordano is the 2022 co-recipient of the Stockholm Prize in Criminology, an award considered to be the equivalent of a Nobel Prize

Oct 28, 2021 1:26 PM  BGSU continues to waive GRE, GMAT requirements through Fall 2022
The University first offered testing waivers for graduate admission in summer 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Oct 28, 2021 10:22 AM  BGSU Department of Theatre and Film presents 'The Amateurs' Oct. 28-31
The comedic production highlights a troupe of pageant players in medieval Europe struggling to earn their living while also trying to outrun the Black Death

Oct 20, 2021 1:49 PM  BGSU to construct new campus gateway, restoring traditional look to University
Set for completion in fall 2022, the new campus gateway will feature an open-air plaza in a park-like setting, offering people an area to study, socialize and relax

Oct 15, 2021 10:05 AM  BGSU to hold 42nd annual Bowling Green New Music Festival starting Oct. 21
The festival supports the creation of new work and engages the University and surrounding communities in the pursuit of music appreciation and awareness

Oct 13, 2021 11:10 AM  Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at BGSU welcomes new Advisory Board members
As northwest Ohio's premier resource for entrepreneurial education, the center brings entrepreneurial leaders from around the country to campus

Oct 12, 2021 9:46 AM  BGSU, local credit unions to teach teens important financial skills with life-sized interactive game
More than 650 students from 19 different Ohio high schools are set to take part in the event on the Bowling Green campus

Oct 7, 2021 9:48 AM  BGSU receives $42,000 state grant to continue Safe Communities of Wood County program
Started in 2012, Safe Communities works with BGSU to reduce the number of traffic-related deaths and injuries in the county through analysis and educational outreach

Oct 6, 2021 10:54 AM  BGSU Firelands to hold monthly drive-through food pantry starting Oct. 12
Distributed items will include free shelf-stable food and fresh produce

Oct 4, 2021 2:00 PM  BGSU named an ‘Exercise is Medicine Gold Campus’ for second year in a row
Exercise is Medicine On Campus calls upon universities and colleges to promote physical activity as a vital sign of health

Sep 30, 2021 1:45 PM  BGSU to celebrate 40 years of graphic design education with alumni exhibit opening on Oct. 1
Featuring works from more than 80 alumni, the exhibit will be held in the Wankelman Gallery of the Fine Arts Center

Sep 30, 2021 9:20 AM  BGSU introduces new solar charging table as eco-friendly way to power devices on campus
The recently installed table collects energy from the sun and allows people to charge multiple devices at once

Sep 27, 2021 9:56 AM  BGSU, community partners to help local fifth graders study, preserve natural habitats
The free environmentally focused event will teach students how to observe nature as citizen scientists to help preserve natural habitats in their community

Sep 24, 2021 3:47 PM  BGSU trustees recognize continued success as new academic year gets underway
Naming of campus spaces, personnel matters and bond refinancing were all discussed during September's meeting

Sep 23, 2021 5:00 PM  BGSU honors Dr. Robert L. Perry ’59, ’65 for trailblazing diversity and belonging work
The University honored Perry for his work and legacy with the naming of the Robert L. Perry Veranda at Shatzel Hall

Sep 23, 2021 11:49 AM  Unheard-of//Ensemble to perform as part of BGSU Music at the Forefront concert series
Music at the Forefront is an annual series featuring performances by accomplished and innovative performers of contemporary music

Sep 22, 2021 2:16 PM  BGSU to hold Grad Fair 2021 for individuals interested in graduate, professional programs
The weeklong event will feature presentations and panel discussions that highlight the University's Graduate College and its programs

Sep 21, 2021 3:00 PM  BGSU offering free, virtual diabetes prevention program for Wood County residents
Using CDC-approved curriculum, participants will learn how to prevent type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes such as healthy eating, physical activity and managing stress

Sep 20, 2021 9:47 AM  BGSU inducts 2021 Class of the Academy of Distinguished Alumni
The Academy of Distinguished Alumni, the highest honor bestowed by the University, recognizes the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni

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