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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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

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 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

STEM in the Park offers free hands-on science, math Sept. 28 Sep 25, 2019 10:00 AM

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Architecture and Environmental Design | BGSU The Bowling Green State University architecture and environmental design major leads to careers in design and architecture, improving the built environment.

Architecture | Master of Architecture | BGSU An MArch degree focusing on the entrepreneurial role of the architect in society, NAAB Accredited, Ohio based and DI ranked ‘Top 10 most hired from’ in 2019.

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Technology Management | Doctorate The web-based program is delivered in cooperation with five other nationally-accredited universities and is designed to meet the needs of today's technical professionals.