Richard A. Edwards
BGSU to hold commencement August 17
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 in honor of the University’s most generous donors. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place in the Stroh Center.
Giving the commencement address will be Bowling Green Mayor Richard Edwards, a past administrator at BGSU and honorary alumnus of the former School of Journalism. Edwards became mayor of Bowling Green on January 1, 2012, after a career in higher education and public service. He was re-elected to a four-year term in 2015. As mayor, Edwards has focused on BGSU and city relations and joined with the University’s administration in establishing Not In Our Town, a community-wide effort against all practices of hate. During his tenure, he has concentrated on building community collaborations.
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