Alumni Success Stories

  • Alumna who has served under three U.S. presidential administrations shares how BGSU experiences shaped her career trajectory Nov 15, 2024 4:03 PM Judith Pryor, a BGSU alumna, spoke to Schmidthorst College of Business students about EXIM’s role in international trade.

  • Slater Family Ice Arena renovation marks a new chapter for Falcons hockey Nov 8, 2024 4:45 PM Elevating the fan and game-day experience, new features include an enhanced entrance, expanded lobby and the Green, Remeis and Green Mezzanine.

  • BGSU alumni bring real-world insight and training to criminal justice education Oct 29, 2024 2:30 PM Criminal justice students at BGSU have the chance to earn real-world experience with police training thanks to two alumni in the Lorain Police Department.

  • In photos: 2024 Falcon Family Weekend at BGSU (Public photo gallery available!) Oct 22, 2024 2:00 PM BGSU welcomed hundreds of families and supporters to enjoy a weekend of fun activities during the annual family event.

  • A lasting legacy: Local family has produced 19 BGSU Falcons — and counting Oct 18, 2024 1:40 PM Since planting roots in Bowling Green in the mid-1960s, every college-aged member of the Konecny family has chosen BGSU.

  • BGSU Academy of Distinguished Alumni inducts 2024 class Sep 27, 2024 1:49 PM The 2024 honorees include Dr. Laurence "Larry" Benz '84, Seshadri S. Tangutur '87 and Jeff B. Witjas '68

  • BGSU alumni arrange memorable visit to Hewlett-Packard for study abroad students in Spain Sep 9, 2024 10:21 AM Zach Hunnell ’14 and Jessica Kipp ’03 organized a company visit to HP’s Barcelona campus for BGSU students studying in Spain.

  • Class of 2024: BGSU celebrates the first graduating class from its innovative Doctor of Physical Therapy program Aug 12, 2024 3:50 PM The University launched Ohio’s first and only hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program two years ago, and now its first cohort of students is entering the workforce.

  • BGSU Firelands dean brings decades of higher education experience to new role Jul 22, 2024 10:16 AM BGSU Firelands names Dr. Allia L. Carter, a BGSU alumna with more than three decades of experience in higher education, as its new dean.

  • Defying gravity: A look back at Marny Oestreng’s historic leap for BGSU Gymnastics Jul 22, 2024 9:00 AM BGSU alumna Marny Oestreng '02 won the NCAA title for her floor exercise in 1999.

  • ‘Dream come true’ for BGSU alumnus named voice of the Columbus Blue Jackets Jul 15, 2024 2:30 PM The Columbus Blue Jackets chose BGSU alumnus Steve Mears to spearhead club’s broadcasts on Bally Sports Ohio.

  • Recent BGSU alumna finds niche in green chemistry through undergrad research opportunities Jul 10, 2024 3:07 PM As an undergrad, Brie Lewis was part of a research team that discovered a new photochemical reaction involving Marmycin, which has shown properties as an anti-cancer drug.

  • Diverse cohorts lead to '360-degree learning' in BGSU organization development master's program Jul 8, 2024 9:08 AM Discover how a surgeon, a school administrator, a firefighter and a preacher are part of the rich tapestry of professionals enhancing their leadership skills with the University's Executive Master of Organization Development program

  • BGSU alumna finds organization development master's program to be a catalyst for professional change Jul 8, 2024 9:00 AM In the BGSU Executive Master of Organization Development program, students learn and exercise vital skills and diverse approaches to managing and leading others.

  • Happy birthday to legendary BGSU alumna, Hollywood Golden Age actress Eva Marie Saint ’46 Jul 3, 2024 2:30 PM The road to stardom and roles in such epics as Elia Kazan’s “On the Waterfront,” for which Saint won an Oscar, ran through BGSU as she followed her sister, Adelaide, to the University in 1942.

  • 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.

  • Journey to the classroom: Alumna begins new career in education with support from BGSU May 20, 2024 1:48 PM BGSU helps alumna Rachel Lill ‘18 successfully change careers to become a teacher.

  • From Huron to Bowling Green: Mother, daughters boost career opportunities with BGSU experience May 6, 2024 10:20 AM The Krul family's path through to BGSU started with Cindy Krul '14, whose career transition set the stage for her daughters Leah Krul '21 and Halina Krul '23 to pursue their own academic dreams.

  • BGSU graduate helps shape state fire service as Ohio Deputy Fire Marshal May 2, 2024 2:06 PM ‘Relevant’ BGSU coursework helps Rick Sluder develop programming that improves fire service for firefighters and the general public.

  • In Their Words: BGSU graduate turns career-long passion into ‘exclamation point’ through DODC program Apr 29, 2024 8:05 AM Alumnae discusses her love of organization development, pursuing a doctorate while working and finding fulfillment with an advanced BGSU degree

  • BGSU School of Nursing celebrates second cohort of graduates with pinning ceremony Apr 26, 2024 5:40 PM 56 nursing students are crossing the stage at Spring 2024 Commencement, helping to fill a crucial role in healthcare.

  • Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin ’00, ‘04 receives honorary doctorate from BGSU, heralding the transformative power of music education Apr 26, 2024 2:18 PM BGSU Spring Commencement brings an honorary doctorate of music education degree for Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin ’00, ’04, director of the U.S. Marine Band.

  • Honoring a global trailblazer: James B. Karugu ‘62 given a posthumous honorary doctorate during BGSU 2024 Spring Commencement Apr 26, 2024 2:16 PM BGSU honors alumnus who became attorney general of Kenya, recognizing what can be achieved through education, perseverance and a global perspective.

  • BGSU holding Spring 2024 Commencement exercises April 26-27 Apr 23, 2024 1:15 PM University will honor the spring graduating class and distinguished alumni through four ceremonies on the Bowling Green campus

  • Culminating a centennial celebration of BGSU Bands: A harmonious legacy Apr 15, 2024 10:54 AM BGSU Bands close out a year of centennial celebrations with a gala concert that features canon favorites and newly commissioned works.

  • BGSU students pitch innovative entrepreneurial ventures at The Hatch 2024 Apr 15, 2024 9:53 AM The Hatch event during Entrepreneurship Week in the Schmidthorst College of Business fosters entrepreneurial ingenuity among students and provides experiential learning opportunities.

  • BGSU Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Hall of Fame celebrates 2024 inductees Apr 12, 2024 2:30 PM Inductions honor those who have achieved distinction for founding, leading or building a new business for five years or more

  • BGSU alumna credits mentorship during The Hatch with her continued success in fashion industry Apr 2, 2024 1:15 PM The advice Fatima Camara ‘17 received during The Hatch remains at the forefront as she develops her company, 10,000 Threads.

  • In Their Words: DODC graduate blends music and research to create cohesion and connectivity within workplaces Feb 14, 2024 4:38 PM The two-time BGSU graduate discusses returning to school after nearly 30 years, finding value in the DODC program and turning passion into research.

  • From Bowling Green’s own to The President’s Own: BGSU alumnus Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin named director of U.S. Marine Band Feb 12, 2024 1:43 PM BGSU graduate Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin is now the director of U.S. Marine Band after first joining the ensemble as staff arranger in 2010.

  • BGSU love story: Falcon Flames pay homage to University during recent nuptials Feb 8, 2024 10:31 AM Alumni Kohl and Hailey Taberner are now among the more than 11,300 married couples with degrees from BGSU, affectionately referred to as Falcon Flames.

  • Cleveland-area nurse improves patient care practice after completing flexible BGSU Online nursing program Feb 1, 2024 12:08 PM After completing the BGSU Online RN to BSN program, alumna Lauren Hyde can better advocate for patients and their families.

  • BGSU alumnus creates safer communities as leader of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation Jan 24, 2024 9:31 AM With a BGSU degree in criminal justice and three decades in law enforcement, Bruce Pijanowski ‘88 now leads the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

  • Two-time BGSU alumnus honored with prestigious ‘Giants of Broadcasting’ award Jan 17, 2024 10:53 AM Former president and CEO of Susquehanna Media Co. Dr. David Kennedy ‘76, ‘81 received the 2023 Giants of Broadcasting and Electronic Arts Award.

  • BGSU College Student Personnel program marks 60 years of developing professionals to enhance and support the student experience Jan 5, 2024 2:23 PM The BGSU Master of Arts in College Student Personnel has prepared practitioners for positions in student affairs through the integration of college student personnel theory-based coursework that emphasizes student learning, growth and development for six decades.

  • BGSU honors Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor and two-time alumnus Randy Gardner Dec 20, 2023 5:02 PM BGSU alumnus Randy Gardner ’81, ’87 is retiring as Ohio Department of Higher Education chancellor, culminating a storied career in public service.

  • BGSU Online grad and Army veteran uses degree to drive electric vehicle manufacturing forward Dec 19, 2023 9:36 AM The BGSU Online MBA program helped Jeffrey Bivens ‘23 better understand the numerous facets of operating a business.

  • 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.

  • BGSU bands director invited to lead ensemble at prestigious Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference Dec 12, 2023 1:33 PM BGSU music faculty and alumni to be featured on the national stage during 77th annual Midwest Clinic.

  • BGSU graduate student revels in helping students dress for success at Mr. Agne’s Career Collection Dec 5, 2023 2:27 PM Opened in 2020, Mr. Agne’s Career Collection provides BGSU students with free professional attire, ensuring they’re career-ready and confident for job and internship opportunities.

  • BGSU holding Fall 2023 Commencement exercises Dec. 8-9 Dec 1, 2023 3:38 PM Two-day celebration of student success will take place with ceremonies at the Stroh Center and the Wolfe Center for the Arts

  • Alumni thrive in their careers and lives with BGSU Firelands education Nov 28, 2023 2:44 PM BGSU Firelands students share their success stories and explain why the college was the right choice for them.

  • Orel Hershiser speaks about the power of connections during visit to BGSU Nov 21, 2023 12:35 PM Now an award-winning broadcaster and entrepreneur, Orel Hershiser got his start at BGSU.

  • From BGSU to the Big Apple: Jon Waters leading national Band Directors Marching Band to Macy's Thanksgiving Parade stage Nov 20, 2023 12:25 PM This year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature a unique performance by the Band Directors Marching Band, led by the University's Jon Waters, as they showcase the impact of music education and honor the dedication of band directors across the nation.

  • BGSU alumna, a leading public health expert in Kenya, is integral in changing the global approach to parasitic diseases Nov 14, 2023 11:15 AM Dr. Njeri Wamae ‘80 has made substantial discoveries in parasitic disease treatment, aiming to improve the lives of those in her native Kenya and globally.

  • BGSU alumna and Kenyan native breaking barriers as global leader in technology Nov 14, 2023 11:08 AM Caroline Mukiira ‘01 credits her success to the foundational knowledge she received in the computer science program at BGSU.

  • BGSU alumna fulfills childhood dream as Toledo Zoo small mammal keeper and aims to inspire future zoologists Nov 1, 2023 9:05 AM BGSU alumna Molly Beattie '15, '18 becomes small mammal keeper at Toledo Zoo

  • Netflix series 'All the Light We Cannot See’ is based on a novel written by BGSU alumnus Nov 1, 2023 8:53 AM The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “All the Light We Cannot See” by BGSU alumnus Anthony Doerr ‘99 was adapted into a limited Netflix series premiering Nov. 2.

  • From Huron to Bowling Green and beyond: BGSU alumnus finds remarkable success in accounting career Oct 30, 2023 4:44 PM Ryan Cook '15, '16 benefits from both BGSU campuses, leveraging affordability and dedicated professors for a successful career.

  • BGSU alumna Nicole Lovince stars in her first horror film, calling it the ‘perfect Halloween flick’ Oct 30, 2023 9:45 AM Alumna Nicole Lovince ‘09 lauds her experience at BGSU and its role in helping her succeed in the entertainment industry.

  • BGSU awards first doctorate in data science four years after launching rigorous program to meet workforce demands Oct 25, 2023 9:54 AM Dr. Jishan Ahmed '23 is the first to earn a doctorate in data science from BGSU.

  • Falcons Football Legacy: Group of former players - who also are fathers of five current Falcons - unite for coin toss on Family Weekend Oct 23, 2023 5:10 PM BGSU football program also boasts a fourth-generation Falcon on the team, tracing gridiron greatness back to his great-grandfather.

  • Family heirloom reveals BGSU education connection 120 years in the making Oct 20, 2023 8:40 PM The Gilicinski family discovered Caroline Gilicinski '23 had a 120-year-old connection to the current BGSU campus: her great-great-grandmother taught at the Little Red Schoolhouse building more than a century earlier.

  • Celebrating 50 years: BGSU visual communication technology program a pioneer in preparing students for top-notch careers Oct 11, 2023 2:00 PM For five decades, the BGSU VCT program has used a unique interdisciplinary approach in preparing students to become effective visual media problem-solvers.

  • 3 honorees form the newest class of the BGSU Academy of Distinguished Alumni Oct 4, 2023 9:45 AM BGSU welcomes three new inductees to the Academy of Distinguished Alumni - Anthony E. Doerr ’99, Rear Adm. June E. Ryan, USCG (Ret.) ’84 and Allen W. Schmidthorst ’17 (Hon.).

  • A journey beyond: BGSU alumnus Jan Bell '76 turns an inspirational lens on life, nature and his battle against cancer Oct 3, 2023 2:23 PM BGSU alumnus Jan Bell '76, grand prize Ansel Adams Photo Competition winner, realizes his dream of creating a collection of his most-prized images in a hardcover book.

  • From BGSU graduates to philanthropic paragons: McLeod's impact leads to Mathematical Sciences Building renaming Sep 28, 2023 8:54 AM The BGSU Mathematical Sciences Building becomes Mitchell B. McLeod Hall in tribute to alumni family's commitment to their alma mater.

  • BGSU computer science program’s strong reputation is bolstered by student and alumni success in ‘Big Tech’ and large regional companies Sep 27, 2023 11:07 AM The BGSU computer science program has long been regarded for producing highly qualified graduates prepared to solve technology’s biggest problems.

  • 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

  • Harbaugh family roots run deep in BGSU history Sep 15, 2023 10:49 AM Ahead of a big Falcon football game at the Big House in Ann Arbor, Harbaugh family legacy runs deep in Bowling Green

  • 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

  • Two-time BGSU alumnus debuting luxury streetwear brand at New York Fashion Week Sep 5, 2023 2:55 PM Alaa El-Madhoun ‘21, ‘23 is the first BGSU graduate to showcase his clothing brand at New York Fashion Week.

  • As conservation storytellers, BGSU alumni create impact through their global wildlife films Aug 23, 2023 9:07 AM BGSU alumni Justin Grubb ‘14 and Alex Goetz ‘13 share global stories of conservation through their video production company, Running Wild Media.

  • Class of 2023: BGSU softball standout excelled on and off the field, earning back-to-back degrees and a place in University athletics history Aug 10, 2023 10:05 AM Hannah Davies ‘22, ‘23 succeeded academically and athletically as an undergraduate and graduate student-athlete at BGSU.

  • BGSU holding Summer 2023 Commencement exercises Aug. 4-5 Aug 2, 2023 1:27 PM University offering ceremony for all associate, bachelor's and master's degree candidates with a separate ceremony for doctoral candidates.

  • BGSU alumna credits co-op experiences for launching graphic design career at Pro Football Hall of Fame Aug 1, 2023 8:58 AM BGSU VCT alumna Sara Wehner designed many key visual elements for the Class of 2023 Enshrinement ceremonies at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

  • Global impact: Recent BGSU alumna completes online RN to BSN degree while living overseas Jul 13, 2023 1:02 PM The convenience and flexibility of the 100% online RN to BSN program allowed Audra Rudolph ‘22 to achieve her educational goals overseas.

  • In Photos: Golden Falcons reunion 2023 Jun 28, 2023 4:40 PM Golden Falcons reunite at BGSU to recall their college days

  • BGSU trustees recognize distinguished alumni, honor faculty success at June meeting Jun 22, 2023 7:56 AM Trustees approved a building naming, celebrated teaching quality and finalized general and operating budgets for the new fiscal year

  • Game on: Esports shifting paradigm of athletics at colleges and universities nationwide Jun 15, 2023 4:10 PM BGSU is among a growing list of colleges and universities nationwide appealing to a generation of online gamers through esports programs.

  • Mission possible: BGSU alumni land in 48 states in fewer than 48 hours in successful world-record attempt Jun 7, 2023 3:46 PM BGSU alumni Barry Behnfeldt ‘83 and Aaron Wilson ‘04 successfully executed their 5,008-mile trek in hopes of setting a Guinness World Record for the fastest journey by plane through all 48 contiguous U.S. states.

  • MISSION COMPLETE | 48 states in 48 hours: BGSU alumni pilots attempt to set world record for fastest journey by plane across U.S. Jun 5, 2023 8:00 AM Guinness World Records now will certify the quest completed by two BGSU alumni to set a world record for the fastest journey by plane through all 48 contiguous United States while also bringing attention to careers in aviation.

  • BGSU College of Musical Arts alumni reunite on stage for first time in two decades to perform ‘Symphony of a Thousand’ Jun 1, 2023 3:21 PM BGSU alumni Adam Landry ‘08 and Christopher Kanney ‘08 reunited to perform one of the largest-scale choral works in the classical concert repertoire at the Cincinnati May Festival.

  • A new chapter: BGSU School of Nursing celebrates as first cohort of graduates enter workforce Jun 1, 2023 11:58 AM The BGSU School of Nursing embarked on a new chapter in nursing education as the first cohort of students graduated with BSN degrees in April.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news May 19, 2023 1:46 PM May 19 - "BGSU Weekly Briefs, Feb. 16: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni"

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news May 12, 2023 3:31 PM BGSU Weekly Briefs, May 12: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • BGSU honors two outgoing trustees, welcomes new chair and national trustee May 5, 2023 4:12 PM At its May meeting, the BGSU Board of Trustees announced Dr. Thomas Shehab ’90 as a new national trustee.

  • BGSU holding Spring 2023 Commencement exercises starting Friday Apr 26, 2023 7:07 PM The University will also recognize the accomplishments of alumna Betty Montgomery '70 and distinguished professor Dr. David Fulton

  • BGSU alumna, trailblazer Betty Montgomery '70 receives honorary doctorate of public service Apr 26, 2023 2:15 PM University bestows honorary doctorate on former Ohio Attorney General Betty Montgomery '70

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Apr 13, 2023 1:27 PM BGSU Weekly Briefs, April 14: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • BGSU alumna, renowned nutrition expert authors book to aid dietitians in asserting professional authority Apr 10, 2023 4:00 PM Distinguished alumna Dr. Susan Calvert Finn ‘66 aims to strengthen the authority of registered dietitians as knowledgeable and trusted resources through her newest book.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Apr 6, 2023 11:22 AM BGSU Weekly Briefs, April 7: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • Falcon egg spotted in Wood County Courthouse clock tower nest Apr 5, 2023 10:46 AM Falcon Cam reveals the first peregrine falcon egg of the spring at the Wood County Courthouse clock tower.

  • Two-time BGSU alumna committed to addressing discipline inequities in public schools, changing educational landscape Mar 31, 2023 1:03 PM BGSU alumna Roxanne Allen ‘03, ‘22 has dedicated her career to public education and is committed to narrowing the exclusionary discipline gap of Black students, which was the focus of her doctoral dissertation.

  • Post-traditional graduate rediscovers ‘love of learning’ after returning to BGSU Mar 24, 2023 9:58 AM Recent alumnus Ben Headlee credits BGSU eCampus with reigniting his passion for learning.

  • TEDxBGSU speakers highlight public good through wide range of topics Mar 22, 2023 9:00 AM TEDxBGSU 2023 shone a light on ideas, stories and innovation from the BGSU community, all of which are tied together by the University mission to do public good.

  • BGSU honors six change-makers at the 9th annual Women of Distinction Awards Mar 16, 2023 3:30 PM The ninth annual Women of Distinction Awards recognized six women for advocating for gender equity and empowering women on campus.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Mar 16, 2023 10:40 AM BGSU Weekly Briefs, March 15: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • BGSU graduate named Minor League Baseball Executive of the Year Mar 15, 2023 4:00 PM For Mike Nutter ’96, a career in baseball began with a BGSU degree and an internship that shaped his professional life.

  • BGSU media students aid alumnus Steve Hartman with CBS ‘On the Road’ segment Mar 10, 2023 7:00 PM The CBS ‘On The Road’ anchor worked with BG24 Falcon Media students to shoot footage for a unique BGSU story.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Mar 10, 2023 9:15 AM BGSU Weekly Briefs, March 10: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • 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

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Feb 24, 2023 10:27 AM BGSU Weekly Briefs, Feb. 24: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • Recent BGSU alumnus involved in ‘next generation’ AI research as undergraduate Feb 21, 2023 10:45 AM BGSU alumnus Chase Somodi ‘22 credits the University with providing him with the research opportunities to launch his future in physics and science.

  • BGSU recognizes achievements by notable Black alumni during Black History Month Feb 7, 2023 2:57 PM BGSU celebrates Black History Month with a look back at groundbreaking achievements by Falcon alumni

  • Thousands of glass pieces blend into one beautiful BGSU: Mileti Alumni Center welcomes the addition of 100th BGSU Homecoming mosaic Jan 30, 2023 11:45 AM BGSU welcomes 15,000-piece glass mosaic commemorating 100 years of Homecoming to Mileti Alumni Center.

  • 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.

  • Class of 2022: Post-traditional graduate remakes life with BGSU education, is ready to make a difference in the lives of others Dec 13, 2022 11:14 AM BGSU Firelands graduate Stephanie Lane earns her third college degree while working with student parents.

  • Class of 2022: Post-traditional graduate remakes life with BGSU education, is ready to make a difference in the lives of others Dec 12, 2022 4:37 PM BGSU Firelands graduate Stephanie Lane earns her third college degree while working with student parents.

  • Fall 2022 Commencement keynote speaker is a longtime champion of higher education excellence Dec 9, 2022 11:37 AM Inter-University Council of Ohio President and CEO Bruce Johnson to speak at BGSU Fall 2022 Commencement

  • 3...2...1 Liftoff! Nov 28, 2022 11:45 AM Two alumnae and a current BGSU student working at NASA are using digital art as a tool to communicate to the public the impact NASA’s missions have on society.

  • Art immersion project by BGSU art education graduate student on display at nation’s largest light art festival Oct 14, 2022 9:32 AM Interactive art by BGSU grad student Bradley Scherzer ‘10 displayed at BLINK – the nation’s largest lighted art festival in Cincinnati

  • 'This just always felt like home' - For 2022 homecoming queen, BGSU is all in the family Oct 12, 2022 4:03 PM Senior Clare Caywood is a fourth-generation Falcon who is the 11th member of her immediate family to attend BGSU.

  • Recent BGSU graduate chosen for inaugural fellowship in support of female artists with chronic illnesses Sep 27, 2022 1:52 PM BGSU alumna Crystalyn Hutchens ‘22 will spend nearly three weeks at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts as the first recipient of a fellowship designed to support female artists with chronic health conditions or disabilities.

  • BGSU dedicates new Alumni Gateway during 100th Homecoming celebration Sep 23, 2022 4:56 PM The new gateway pays homage to the generous contributions of Falcon alumni in a park-like setting, offering people a place to study, socialize and relax

  • 4 honorees inducted into BGSU Academy of Distinguished Alumni as part of University's 100th Homecoming celebration Sep 22, 2022 11:33 AM Clarence Albert Daniels Jr. ’71, ’73; Brenda J. Hollis ’68, ’14 (Hon.); Dr. Anthony "Tony" Rucci ’72, ’76, ’78; and Beth Macy ’86 became the newest members of the Bowling Green State University Academy of Distinguished Alumni.

  • 'A great day, a great crowd, a great game and a great spirit’ - Here’s how the very first BGSU Homecoming came to be in 1922 Sep 8, 2022 10:30 AM The University’s first homecoming in 1922 was spearheaded by student Ivan ‘Doc’ Lake, father of many ‘firsts’ at BGSU.

  • BGSU doctoral graduate inspired to create public good, selected for prestigious humanities fellowship Sep 8, 2022 8:00 AM Chosen as a 2022 ACLS Leading Edge Fellow, alumna Dr. Elizabeth Brownlow ‘20 credits BGSU faculty and mantra for fostering her passion for nonprofit work.

  • BGSU alumnus elected to PGA of America Board of Directors Sep 2, 2022 8:00 AM Former Falcons baseball and basketball player Jeff Lessig has risen up the ladder in the world of golf to now serve on the PGA of America's board of directors.

  • 1972 Olympic champion Dave Wottle ’73 returning to BGSU for Homecoming 2022 Sep 1, 2022 2:29 PM Wottle will return to campus to celebrate the University’s 100th Homecoming and the 50th anniversary of his gold medal win in Munich.

  • Celebrating Love: Falcon Flames returning to BGSU homecoming for vow renewal ceremony Aug 23, 2022 10:18 AM Join fellow Falcon Flames at the vow renewal ceremony during the University’s 100th homecoming Saturday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. Registration is required and closes Aug. 31.

  • Traditions, superstitions and Homecoming: Take a look at what makes BGSU unique Aug 23, 2022 9:35 AM From our official colors to why we walk a certain way around the seal, to Falcon Flames and Freddie and Frieda and more, learn all about the traditions and superstitions that make BGSU unique.

  • Recent BGSU alumna earns full-ride scholarship to dental school Aug 16, 2022 9:36 AM Camille Jackson ’20 credits the College Credit Plus program at BGSU Firelands for jump-starting her journey into the medical field.

  • BGSU alumnus chosen for prestigious artist-in-residence program created by Kehinde Wiley Aug 16, 2022 8:55 AM Paul Verdell ’18, who started college as post-traditional student, has been a rising star in the art world since his BGSU graduation.

  • BGSU alumna, longtime educator honored with presidential award for creative approach to environmental education Aug 8, 2022 10:32 AM Longtime educator and BGSU alumna Amy Boros ’95 is honored with the 2022 Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators for her unique approach to teaching environmental awareness to elementary students.

  • From BGSU to Broadway: Alum wins Tony Award as producer on 'A Strange Loop' Jul 25, 2022 11:15 AM Jimmy Wilson ‘11 wins Tony Award as a producer on 'A Strange Loop,' awarded best musical at the 75th Annual Tony Awards in June.

  • BGSU alumna, mom of three mobilizes parents in online 'Formula Hunters' group amid nationwide shortage Jun 17, 2022 3:12 PM Alumna Christine Robinson ‘07 creates streamlined process for parents to get the formula they need during widespread formula shortage.

  • Two-time BGSU alumna appointed to serve as senior counsel for HUD Jun 16, 2022 11:30 AM Corey Minor Smith ‘96, ‘98 is appointed to serve as senior counsel for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development following her long career in public service and housing.

  • Alumna advocates for environmental justice May 31, 2022 1:15 PM Diamond Spratling ’18 is using her life experience, education and limitless fervor to lead an effort to mitigate health, racial and environmental inequities in Black and Brown communities.

  • Alumna credits BGSU Firelands for inspiring future Apr 19, 2022 9:40 AM La-Shawna Stegall ’16 is the first from her family to attend college and credits BGSU Firelands for teaching her how to overcome challenges in the face of financial and personal struggles.

  • BGSU grad has ‘One Shining Moment’ at 2022 Final Four Apr 12, 2022 8:27 AM Vazquez captured an iconic photo of the title game’s final seconds that was used by major media outlets across the United States.

  • A leader in music: A conversation with alumnus and Detroit Symphony Orchestra CEO Erik Rönmark Mar 29, 2022 4:59 PM Erik Rönmark ’01 sees his time in Bowling Green as an important part of his journey to becoming the president and CEO of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO).

  • Alumnus uses BGSU degree to make difference in healthcare field Mar 17, 2022 11:15 AM Also preceptor for current BGSU Firelands students, Traster helps patients with breathing issues.

  • BGSU alumnus makes NHL broadcasting history Mar 3, 2022 1:33 PM Fitzhugh ’11, the play-by-play voice of the expansion Seattle Kraken, credits BGSU for integral role on his journey.

  • Research into female leadership in Asia by BGSU faculty, alumni hailed as pioneering Jan 20, 2022 10:00 AM BGSU faculty member Dr. Louisa Ha and alumna Joy Chao '08 co-edit and contribute to book that received two awards from National Communication Association divisions.

  • In Photos: 17th annual ArtsX celebrates work of BGSU arts community Dec 7, 2021 4:40 PM Music, theater and dance performances on display along with various hands-on activities for attendees.

  • BGSU alumnus Carl Sandifer ’05 happy to have spotlight on space exploration Dec 7, 2021 4:11 PM After NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover landed successfully, BGSU alumnus Carl Sandifer ’05 received a lot of attention for his role in the mission.

  • Alumnus partners with Jerome Library to provide meals for BGSU students during finals Dec 7, 2021 9:10 AM DeAnte Shivers, owner and operator of TriggaMeals, is partnering with the Jerome Library to provide at least 100 meals to BGSU students free of charge.

  • BGSU to hold 17th annual 'ArtsX' showcase Dec 1, 2021 1:00 PM "ArtsX" promotes awareness of the arts’ positive impact on people living in Northwest Ohio and the BGSU campus community.

  • Beth Macy ’86 a trailblazer for opioid victims with Hulu series ‘Dopesick’ Nov 15, 2021 4:30 PM The new Hulu series ‘Dopesick’ is inspired by Bowling Green State University alumna Beth Macy’s 2018 New York Times-bestselling book.

  • Sustainability at heart of campus gateway project Nov 15, 2021 3:45 PM Planting of new trees scheduled, while demolished building's material to be repurposed into new material.

  • BGSU dedicates new Veterans Memorial to honor service, sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces Nov 10, 2021 4:05 PM The University's Veterans Memorial serves as a reminder to all of the selfless service and sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces.

  • Four decades of championships: Rugby's 40-year streak Nov 10, 2021 1:00 PM The BGSU Men’s Rugby Football Club has won 40 consecutive Mid-American Rugby Conference championships, beginning in 1982 with a team coached by New Zealand native Bill Cotton and captained by Roger Mazzarella.

  • Visible Man a landmark for BGSU School of Art Nov 5, 2021 2:30 PM Originally inspired by a vision communicated to School of Art leadership by two alumni, Edward Sewell and Col. John Moore, Visible Man is a more expansive follow up to the earlier So Much More exhibition of art by Black alumni.

  • The BGSU connection to one of this Halloween's hottest treats: Starburst Lollipops Oct 29, 2021 2:00 PM Halloween is an exciting time for BGSU alumni Bill Martin ’88 and Megan Butler ‘15, ’16 at the Spangler Candy Co., headquartered in Bryan, Ohio.

  • BGSU alumna first woman of color elected president of Society of Professional Journalists Oct 26, 2021 1:45 PM BGSU alumna Rebecca Aguilar, with 40 years of experience, elected as the first Latina and woman of color as president of the Society of Professional Journalists.

  • Recent BGSU aviation alumnus selected for new Civil Path to Wings initiative Oct 15, 2021 2:05 PM Tanner Mackall ’21, second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, credits BGSU for significant flight experience he gained as a civilian.

  • Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at BGSU welcomes new Advisory Board members Oct 13, 2021 3:00 PM The center recently welcomed six new members to its Advisory Board along with a new interim director

  • Elaine Bryant recently became first Black woman named chief of Columbus police Sep 29, 2021 2:00 PM Elaine Bryant ’19 became the first Black woman to be named chief of police for the City of Columbus. She earned a master’s degree in criminal justice from BGSU.

  • BGSU inducts 2021 Class of the Academy of Distinguished Alumni Sep 20, 2021 9:55 AM This year’s honorees included Emmy-winning journalist Leon Bibb ’66; nationally recognized food, nutrition and health expert Dr. Susan Finn ’66; and Jan M. Heppe ’74, retired president of Burberry Americas.

  • SICSIC, secretive spirit crew at BGSU, set to celebrate 75th anniversary Sep 16, 2021 4:33 PM SICSIC, a six-member, secretive spirit crew at BGSU, has roots that date to post-World War II. The group is set to celebrate its 75th anniversary this semester.

  • Waggoner family history intertwines with BGSU since its establishment Sep 16, 2021 11:51 AM The Waggoner family — descendants of Frank and Estelle — estimate that about 50 members have attended BGSU since the University’s establishment in 1910.

  • Remey Schneider ’21 is well-prepared for high stakes internship with Ho-Chunk Sep 10, 2021 3:30 PM Remey Schneider ’21, who doubled-majored in environmental policy and analysis and international studies and highly involved in PLA and USG, interned at Ho-Chunk.

  • Former kicker Shaun Suisham '05 to bring girls' hockey tournament to BGSU Sep 7, 2021 11:00 AM Former kicker Shaun Suisham '05 is bringing a girls' hockey tournament to BGSU. The tournament will be played Sept. 10-12 at the Slater Family Ice Arena.

  • Crystal Ellis: a pioneer in BGSU men's basketball and education Aug 13, 2021 2:00 PM Crystal Ellis was the first Black man to play basketball for BGSU in 1951. He also earned three education degrees and was a pioneer in Toledo public schools.

  • Alumnus helps those in need pay their bills with new app Aug 5, 2021 10:52 AM BGSU alumnus Gus Hashem '94, co-founder of financial tech company T-CETRA, launches the app 'NeighborRelief' to help those in need pay their bills.

  • Richaun Holmes, a blossoming star in the NBA, attributes pro success to BGSU Jul 29, 2021 11:24 AM Former BGSU basketball star Richaun Holmes attributes much of his success to the Falcons’ basketball program and the Bowling Green community.

  • 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

  • BGSU music alumnus wins Grammy Award as ‘Porgy and Bess’ cast member Jun 23, 2021 10:00 AM Bowling Green State University graduate Errin Brooks finds success as opera singer and now Grammy Award winner for his role in the Met’s “Porgy and Bess”.

  • Recent BGSU alumni blazing entrepreneurial trails during COVID Jun 16, 2021 8:29 AM Bowling Green State University alumni launch vastly different entrepreneurial ventures in midst of global COVID pandemic.

  • Inclusive campus community at BGSU inspires sibling alumnae to write children’s book Jun 9, 2021 12:00 PM Amanda and Jenna Revell, who graduated from BGSU in 2010, recently released their children’s book, “Tango Teddy,” and the ebook version will be available July 1.

  • Maggie's House: A labor of love and a lesson in social impact Jun 2, 2021 10:50 AM A BGSU alumnus and architecture faculty member's domestic violence shelter project became personal when he discovered his birth mother's story.

  • 2018 Hatchling galloping into success with Magna Halter Jun 2, 2021 9:22 AM BGSU alumna Sara Yarger who was one of the 2018 Hatchlings who was successfully funded for her Magna Halter.

  • 5 questions with Robin Yocum '78 Apr 23, 2021 2:24 PM BGSU alumnus Robin Yocum ’78 is an Edgar Award-nominated author known for his fiction set in the eastern Ohio River Valley. His next novel, “The Sacrifice of Lester Yates,” will be released April 27.

  • Student entrepreneurs prepare to present their ideas for The Hatch Apr 21, 2021 3:19 PM Ten BGSU students vying for funding for their startup ideas will present to a panel of investors on April 22.

  • Abbott's coronavirus test includes work by BGSU alumna Apr 15, 2021 3:42 PM BGSU alumna Tao Xin '94 won Abbott's Researcher of the Year award for her contribution to coronavirus rapid test production.

  • BGSU alumnus named 2021 Future History Maker Apr 14, 2021 8:55 AM A Bowling Green State University alumnus earns a Future History Maker award for using music and the arts to teach youth in the Cleveland Play House CARE program.

  • Media Career Week brings industry professionals to BGSU virtually Mar 29, 2021 5:13 PM Media Career Week, March 29-April 2, will feature a number of BGSU alumni who will give knowledge and insight in their respective fields.

  • Firefighter perseveres through pandemic with skills learned in BGSU's Fire Administration program Mar 23, 2021 9:45 AM Thanks to the skills and lessons learned during his time as a BGSU student, Matthew Brixey said he was able to quickly adapt and lead his team through the tough times of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • New BSN program to meet critical demand for nurses Mar 17, 2021 4:08 PM Bowling Green State University's Bachelor of Science in nursing is geared for the latest health care needs and a rapidly growing job market.

  • BGSU celebrates history-making Changing Lives for the World fundraising campaign Mar 4, 2021 11:00 AM Launched in 2014, the Changing Lives for the World campaign raised $255 million in total, with $101.7 million raised for scholarships and student aid.

  • BGSU alumna makes history as first female executive director of 88-year-old association Feb 26, 2021 11:35 AM Bowling Green State University alumna Cate Smith '91 was named executive director of the Precision Machined Products Association in Brecksville, Ohio.

  • Carl Sandifer helps power NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover mission Feb 24, 2021 1:50 PM NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover touched down Feb. 17, culminating a dream for Carl Sandifer ’05 that started at BGSU nearly 20 years ago.

  • BGSU alumnus launches vodka line in Ohio Feb 23, 2021 11:15 AM BGSU alumnus Victor Harvey launched his award-winning VG Vodka in his home state of Ohio on Feb. 3 to coincide with Black History Month.

  • BGSU organization development alumna named Emerging Practitioner of the Year Feb 22, 2021 11:57 AM Bowling Green State University graduate Erin Garland is named Organization Development Emerging Practitioner of the Year for her work at Atlanta's Wellstar Health System.

  • Student mascots and SICSIC cherish time spreading school spirit Feb 19, 2021 9:54 AM The identities of Freddie and Frieda and the two senior members of SICSIC were revealed in annual BGSU tradition.

  • In Photos: A snow-covered BGSU Feb 17, 2021 3:07 PM BGSU photographers capture campus scenes during and after the two-day snowstorm hit Bowling Green.

  • Hansen Musical Arts Series bringing free, virtual concert to BGSU campus and community Feb 17, 2021 2:34 PM Established in 1996, the Hansen Musical Arts Series Fund helps bring musical arts ambassadors to campus and the Bowling Green community every year.

  • A Storied Tradition In Photos: SICSIC and Freddie and Frieda Falcon Feb 12, 2021 3:47 PM Photos capture the BGSU tradition through the years

  • Beyond the Dream Speaker Series highlights multicultural experiences at BGSU and beyond Feb 5, 2021 8:40 AM Bowling Green State University spring speaker series will focus on motivation, education and the arts.

  • Quilt design software company has deep ties to BGSU Jan 28, 2021 12:03 PM Leading quilt design software company was started by Dean Neumann and Penny McMorris with ties to Bowling Green State University.

  • Maj. Ryan Nowlin ’00, ’04 has two songs performed on Inauguration Day Jan 22, 2021 3:46 PM Bowling Green State University alumnus Assistant Director Maj. Ryan J. Nowlin ’00, ’04 served as the backup conductor and wrote two songs for the inauguration.

  • BGSU faculty and alumni working to address racism Jan 13, 2021 3:27 PM Bowling Green State University faculty and alumni lead the Perrysburg Coalition for Inclusion and Social Justice's five-part book discussion.

  • Teammates in business: Class of 2014 alumni open fitness recovery center Jan 13, 2021 10:23 AM A friendship for a pair of 2014 alumni that started on the Falcon football field has turned into a new business for partners Gabe Martin and Jude Adjei-Barimah.

  • BGSU graduate enrollment grows significantly Dec 8, 2020 4:25 PM More students are deciding to pursue their education beyond a bachelor's degree thanks to new, flexible programs at Bowling Green State University.

  • Graphic design senior thesis project teaches about microaggressions Dec 4, 2020 8:48 AM BGSU graphic design project about microaggressions earned Gyona Rice the top award for senior thesis projects in 2020.

  • Bob Bortel retires, leaves 'write of passage' Dec 2, 2020 4:17 PM Bowling Green State University's Bob Bortel leaves legacy after 39 years as director of student media and publications.

  • 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

  • John D. Tortorella Legacy Continued With Student Ambassador Endowed Fund Nov 20, 2020 9:42 AM Drew Forhan ’81 established the John D. Tortorella Student Ambassador Endowed Fund to honor honor his close friend and fraternity brother, who valued the impact of the student ambassador program on BGSU students.

  • MBA Students Provided Invaluable Professional Skills Through Guest Speakers Nov 18, 2020 12:16 PM Alumni and professionals share insights that help students prepare for success beyond the classroom.

  • Graphic design delivers the power to change Nov 18, 2020 10:27 AM BGSU's graphic design program helps students learn to do design work that is meaningful and makes a difference.

  • BGSU alumna gets a foothold in entertainment industry Nov 4, 2020 7:00 AM BGSU theatre and film alumna Nicole Lovince '09 co-stars in Amazon Prime movie about friends in quarantine.

  • BGSU Academy of Marketing Association adds value for students interested in sales careers Oct 27, 2020 11:11 AM BGSU marketing students gain valuable experience outside the classroom as members of the Academy of Professional Selling student organization.

  • High-rising analytics firm Satelytics has deep roots at BGSU Oct 21, 2020 3:00 PM Satelytics Inc.is a cloud-based geospatial analytics software suite that helps some of the world’s most critical industries avoid major issues.

  • 'Team DeMoss' honors coach's 50-year career Oct 19, 2020 4:19 PM Richard DeMoss, a 1970 BGSU alumnus, was honored by the Ohio High School Athletics Association for 50 years of coaching.

  • New mural brightens downtown Bowling Green Oct 14, 2020 1:40 PM A building in downtown Bowling Green gets a facelift with a colorful mural painted by BGSU School of Art professor, students and alumni.

  • The 41st Annual Bowling Green New Music Festival begins Oct. 15 Oct 7, 2020 3:31 PM The 41st Annual Bowling Green New Music Festival will take place online this year, October 15-18.

  • Kelli Schneider named BGSU Rookie of the Year Oct 7, 2020 10:18 AM BGSU's Administrative Staff Council names Kelli Schneider as the Rookie of the Year for her work in the College Credit Plus programs office.

  • 892,858 reasons to say thank you Oct 5, 2020 1:06 PM BGSU’s fourth annual day of giving was its most successful to date, with alumni and friends from all 50 states and around the globe showing their support for the University, its students and programs with nearly $900,000 in donations.

  • Coffee, beer and friends at heart of BGSU alumnus venture Oct 1, 2020 10:25 AM BGSU alumnus features, beer, cold brew coffee and food at his BG brewery and will host a virtual beer tasting for Homecoming 2020.

  • Beyond a grade: BGSU class project leaves lasting impact Sep 22, 2020 10:30 AM A BGSU class assignment motivated two students to highlight the work the Troutman Sound Labs through the Ohio Historical Marker program.

  • BGSU to host Constitution Week lectures Sep 16, 2020 3:45 PM To commemorate Constitution Day, BGSU will host a virtual lecture featuring legal expert and author Kim Wehle.

  • Student startup ideas take flight during The Hatch Sep 11, 2020 10:56 AM This year's Hatchlings competed for funding and pitched business investors on ideas ranging from water purification and sports apparel to technology organizers and a networking app for college students.

  • A glimpse inside the state-of-the-art Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center Sep 10, 2020 8:11 PM Photos go inside the Maurer Center, one of the most innovative and collaborative learning environments for business education in the nation.

  • A look back at the history of Hanna Hall Sep 10, 2020 4:00 PM BGSU looks back at the history and uses of the third of the "Traditions Buildings," Hanna Hall, which now houses the Schmidthorst College of Business.

  • BGSU faculty member goes the extra mile for students Sep 9, 2020 4:08 PM College of Education and Human Development associate professor Dr. Angela Thomas gets creative to hold physically distanced in-person office hours.

  • BGSU named Exercise is Medicine Gold Campus Sep 8, 2020 12:53 PM Bowling Green State University among 167 campuses recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine.

  • Bohrnstedt’s legacy: Forward Falcons Fight Song Aug 31, 2020 4:57 PM Bowling Green State University's fight song, composed by Dr. Wayne Bohrnstedt, is a longstanding tradition at Falcon athletics events. Dr. Bohrnstedt passed away Aug. 6, 2020.

  • Everett Fitzhugh '11 is first Black broadcaster in NHL Aug 24, 2020 9:03 AM When Everett Fitzhugh ’11 was named the team broadcaster for the Seattle Kraken, he became the first Black announcer in the NHL and joined a group of BGSU hockey announcers.

  • Behind the scenes of Netflix hit show ‘Blown Away’ Aug 20, 2020 3:30 PM Bowling Green State University alumnus Eric Meek ’96 served as a guest evaluator for the series finale of “Blown Away,” helping select the winner of the hit Netflix competition show. Helen Tegeler ’97 also was involved in the show, assisting the two finalists in realizing their final challenge.

  • BGSU Leadership Center messaging expands to inclusion, COVID-19 Jul 17, 2020 11:31 AM The C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership at BGSU has added two new objectives to its agenda. The center, known for guiding, engaging and teaching students to achieve true leadership abilities, will now help the University deliver important messages around diversity and belonging, as well as help lead through COVID-19.

  • Amber Gombash '15 finishing up first year of residency during a pandemic Jul 2, 2020 3:35 PM Bowling Green State University alumna Amber Gombash ’15 is rounding out her first year of a three-year residency split between MetroHealth System Emergency Room and the Cleveland Clinic. Gombash received a Bachelor of Science in biology from BGSU, minored in chemistry and was a member of the Honors College.

  • BGSU christens new research vessel, 'RV Ziggy' Jun 30, 2020 12:59 PM Alumni Patrick L. and Debra Scheetz Ryan and the Ryan Family Foundation funded the purchase of a research vessel to explore in-depth the water quality of Lake Erie.

  • BGSU Board of Trustees approves donor-named spaces at Maurer Center Jun 26, 2020 2:28 PM As the new home of BGSU’s College of Business nears completion, philanthropic support has not waned for the Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center. BGSU’s Board of Trustees approved a number of donor-named spaces recognizing the support of friends and alumni who are committed to the center’s cutting-edge vision through their financial gifts.

  • Women Inspiring Change Jun 24, 2020 2:35 PM Women empowerment has been an issue for more than two centuries and women associated with Bowling Green State University have been part of that movement, inspiring change from the 1920s to the 2020s.

  • Griffen Palmer ’17 wins songwriting competition on NBC’s ‘Songland’ Jun 24, 2020 9:23 AM Griffen Palmer, a 2017 BGSU alumnus, won NBC’s “Songland” competition in May and was chosen to write a song for the country duo Florida Georgia Line. He performed his song, “Second Guessing,” which was chosen and recorded by Florida Georgia Line and quickly reached No. 1 on iTunes.

  • Career advice in the midst of a pandemic Jun 23, 2020 4:24 PM Dr. Amilcar Challu, chair of the BGSU Department of History, suggests recent graduates, alumni and future graduates focus on the big picture when it comes to job searching during a pandemic.

  • BGSU reinstates baseball program Jun 3, 2020 9:56 AM Bowling Green State University, after positive and productive dialogue with alumni and former student-athletes nationwide, reinstated its baseball program June 2. The Division I baseball program, with a rich history in the Mid-American Conference and the NCAA, was eliminated May 15 due to financial constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • BGSU alumnus at helm of America's 250th celebration May 23, 2020 8:58 AM The United States will commemorate the semiquincentennial anniversary of its founding in 2026. The country likely will be bathed in red, white and blue from sea to shining sea — and with orange and brown — as Tony Rucci ’72, ’76, ’78 is the president and CEO of the America 250 Foundation.

  • Health care executives instruct BGSU students, lead in the field during pandemic May 22, 2020 8:43 AM BGSU students in the College of Health and Human Services had a front-row seat in the spring semester to two adjunct instructors who have more than 70 years of health care experience combined: Kim Bordenkircher, CEO of Henry County Hospital and Jim Watkins, Health Commissioner of Williams County Combined Health District.

  • Support BGSU students on #GivingTuesdayNow May 4, 2020 8:00 PM Two matching gifts from Bowling Green State University College of Business Dean Ray Braun '80 and Dr. Theresa Popp Braun '80, '85 will help double the impact of all gifts made to the Student Emergency Fund on Tuesday, May 5, as part of a worldwide day of giving.

  • BGSU alumna plays critical role in helping COVID-19 patients recover Apr 27, 2020 3:31 PM Bowling Green State University alumna Sara Houlihan ’09 has found herself on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic as a physical therapist in Ann Arbor, Michigan, helping critically ill coronavirus patients regain the strength to return home and continue their recovery.

  • BGSU to offer summer courses relating to COVID-19 pandemic Apr 24, 2020 3:15 PM Courses from the College of Health and Human Services will provide Bowling Green State University students a basic understanding of epidemiologic principles and the nature of infectious diseases, giving students the opportunity to become leaders in the public health field.

  • Three 2019 alumni named rookie teachers of year in South Carolina Apr 24, 2020 1:24 PM It seems like one day you’re sitting in the class, and then the next, you’re standing in front of it. Kevin Werner, Kaetlin Bowling, and Mckenzie Weaver — three 2019 Bowling Green State University alumni — each has been recognized as Rookie Teachers of the Year in South Carolina.

  • Bell brothers are Frontline Falcons in Los Angeles, Minneapolis Apr 20, 2020 8:00 AM Colin Bell ’09 in Los Angeles and Evan Bell ’05 in Minneapolis are among thousands of Bowling Green State University alumni serving in hospitals and other health care locations around the world, treating and caring for COVID-19 patients and putting themselves at risk in order to save lives.

  • Sherry Sullivan awarded title of Distinguished Research Professor Apr 20, 2020 8:00 AM Dr. Sherry Sullivan '83, professor of management in the College of Business, recently was awarded the title of Distinguished Research Professor by the BGSU Board of Trustees in recognition of her innovative contributions to the study of organizational management at Bowling Green State University.

  • Student Emergency Fund experiences unprecedented need Apr 17, 2020 5:12 PM Hundreds of Bowling Green State University students have received assistance from the Student Emergency Fund in recent weeks. More than $115,000 has been donated to the fund since last month, but more support is needed to continue meeting the unprecedented need.

  • Frontline Falcons are health care heroes Apr 10, 2020 12:40 PM Health care workers, from doctors to nurses to respiratory therapists, play a critical role in keeping our communities healthy. Among those on the front lines, are thousands of Bowling Green State University alumni are treating and caring for patients and putting themselves at risk in order to save lives.

  • College announces Fall 2020 College of Business Week Apr 1, 2020 4:11 PM To protect and ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff, Bowling Green State University has transitioned to online classes for the remainder of the semester based on state and federal guidance to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. In lieu of our spring E-Week, many of the key activities will be moved to the College of Business Week in September.

  • Ostrowski research on hydrogels Mar 31, 2020 8:00 AM Bowling Green State University’s Dr. Alexis Ostrowski received a five-year grant from the Herman Frasch Foundation for Agricultural Chemistry to support research to help reduce agricultural runoff. Researchers study how to turn liquid waste into fertilizer so that it can be safely transported and spread on fields.

  • BGSU temporarily waives GRE and GMAT requirements Mar 26, 2020 8:20 PM Bowling Green State University is continuing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and make the critical decisions necessary to safeguard students, faculty, staff and the broader community and to ensure that the University learning community has the support and resources needed to adapt to an all online learning environment.

  • BGSU supports local agencies Mar 26, 2020 4:55 PM BGSU campuses in Bowling Green and Huron, as well as BGSU at Levis Commons, are supporting local health and safety agencies by donating PPE supplies and providing facilities to organizations in both communities.

  • Quinn Eberhard, 2019/2020 Hoskins Global Scholar Mar 6, 2020 1:22 PM The Hoskins Global Scholarship enabled Quinn Eberhard, a junior in Honors College and the College of Arts and Sciences, to develop an algorithm, or set of rules, so scientists worldwide could make faster progress in their research.

  • Audra Gill, 2019/2020 Hoskins Global Scholar Mar 6, 2020 1:22 PM Audra Gill didn’t know she would find her life’s passion here; the Hoskins Global Scholarship inspired this Wooster, Ohio native to take her ambitions all the way to South Africa.

  • Kenzie Moss, 2019/2020 Hoskins Global Scholar Mar 6, 2020 1:22 PM Kenzie Moss learned about the Hoskins Global Scholarship in a “Critical Thinking about Great Ideas” class. She hesitated, but an idea was growing in her mind, and the scholarship would help make it happen.

  • BGSU board approves new degree, facility renovations Mar 4, 2020 4:00 PM At its February meeting, the BGSU Board of Trustees approved the University’s new Bachelor of Science in systems engineering. Trustees also approved the first steps in developing a nursing skills lab in the Business Administration Building once the College of Business moves to the Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center.

  • BGSU graphic design program recognized at 2020 at ADDY Awards Mar 4, 2020 3:50 PM Anna Kiesewetter and Emily Feaster of BGSU’s graphic design program were recognized in February at the 2020 Toledo American Advertising Federation’s ADDY Awards. The awards recognize local websites, video, advertising, and cross-platform design from local agencies and companies. The organization also recognizes local college students.

  • BGSU Marketing Students Demonstrate They Are Among Top Sales Talent Nationally Feb 26, 2020 8:00 AM The College of Business is proud to announce the BGSU Sales Team captured second place behind Florida State University at the recent University of Toledo Invitational Sales Competition.

  • Business faculty member organizes fundraiser to combat Coronavirus in China Feb 26, 2020 8:00 AM The number of people around the world being affected by the Coronavirus grows daily. Two of Toledo’s sister cities in China,Qinhuangdao and Nanchong, have been seriously affected and have asked Toledo Sister Cities International (TSCI) for help.

  • College of Business faculty speak on economic impact of Coronavirus Feb 26, 2020 8:00 AM Not only has the Coronavirus caused disruption in daily lives in China and around the world, it has also been very damaging to China’s economy. This has real potential to impact the United States’ economy as well.

  • College of Business Alumnus Lance Mitchell ’81 Rings NASDAQ Opening Bell Launching first IPO of 2020 Feb 25, 2020 9:00 AM Lance Mitchell ’81, CEO of Reynolds Consumer Products, rang the NASDAQ opening bell on February 4th, celebrating the first initial public offering (IPO) of 2020. Reynolds Consumer Products raised over $1 billion, at $26 a share.

  • Thomson family has a lot of love and spirit for BGSU Feb 14, 2020 11:39 AM Helen Thomson’s family’s love and spirit for Bowling Green State University spans more than 35 years. Members of the family have earned degrees from many different colleges, including the College of Musical Arts, College of Education and Human Development, College of Arts and Sciences, and College of Business.

  • BGSU digital arts alumnus finds success with board game Mental Blocks Feb 3, 2020 2:30 PM Bowling Green State University digital arts, computer science alumnus Micah Sawyer has combined his graphic design and computer science fields to create a board game that encourages pausing, listening and elevating a situation to come to a broader perspective. Mental Blocks had a long journey from concept to co-op puzzle game.

  • Ryan Hunter ’18 to promote RallyCap Sports during Super Bowl LIV Jan 31, 2020 4:02 PM Ryan Hunter, a 2018 alumnus of BGSU, is an offensive lineman on the Chiefs. Hunter supports RallyCap Sports by participating in the NFL charity My Cause My Cleats, and will wear green, yellow and red cleats that sport the RallyCap Sports name along with a fun design during the Super Bowl.

  • Maurer Center's Student Services Hub Named for Dedicated Educator and Humanitarian Jan 13, 2020 3:00 PM BGSU alums Paul and Margo Hooker are strong, long-term supporters of the College of Business. They have provided numerous gifts, but the latest gift has a more emotional connection for Paul especially. Their financial commitment is being used to name the Student Success Center in the new Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center in memory of Paul’s aunt, Sister Mary Noreen Gray, whose life was spent serving others as an educator and humanitarian.

  • Entrepreneurship Minor Propels Recent Graduates to New Ventures Jan 13, 2020 2:30 PM Elodie Schreiber ’18, Tom Crookston ’19 and Joe Lisa ’19 all agree that BGSU’s College of Business’s entrepreneurship minor helped launch not only their careers, but successful businesses as well. They are proud to be new business owners.

  • Laurie Stevenson ’88: Get ready to 'roll up your sleeves and make a difference' Dec 17, 2019 4:15 PM Laurie Stevenson ’88 said BGSU helped her find her path to public service as she addressed BGSU graduate candidates during its 296th graduation Dec. 14 at the Stroh Center. Stevenson, who earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental health from BGSU, is the director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

  • Sheryl Maxfield ’81: 'Speak the truth. Share what is on your mind. Raise your hand.' Dec 17, 2019 4:15 PM Sheryl Maxfield ’81 revealed the two major reasons for her success in her 40-year career as she addressed BGSU graduate candidates during its 296th graduation Dec. 13 at the Stroh Center. Maxfield, who earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from BGSU, is the director of the Ohio Department of Commerce.

  • BGSU honors success at commencement Dec 14, 2019 10:18 AM BGSU celebrated its 296th graduation in two ceremonies in the Stroh Center Dec. 13 and Dec. 14. Alumnae addressing the candidates included Sheryl Maxfield and Laurie Stevenson. The December graduating class included 1,047 candidates.

  • Business Simulations Improve Learning and Assessment in Managerial Accounting Courses Dec 12, 2019 1:15 PM For the past 12 years, business simulation has assisted professors and students by providing a more interactive, engaging, and teamwork-based experience. It requires students to use accounting information to make management decisions, reinforces textbook learning, and focuses on the interdisciplinary nature of business. Simulation provides a unique, hands-on business analysis with quantitative and qualitative feedback.

  • Retired EY Partner Supports Simulation in Preparing Business Students Dec 12, 2019 1:15 PM David Rudd graduated from BGSU in 1983 with degrees in accounting and management information systems followed the next year by earning a Master of Accountancy degree from the University. After graduation, he joined Ernst & Young LLP (EY) and blazed a highly successful 32-year career selling and delivering business advisory services.

  • 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.

  • BGSU I-O psychology and computer science celebrate 50 years Nov 15, 2019 3:32 PM BGSU’s industrial-organizational psychology program, which is ranked second in the nation, and the computer science program, which was the first undergraduate program in Ohio, both celebrated a 50-year anniversary. Faculty, students and alumni also came together to celebrate the many successes of the program and to plan for the future.

  • BGSU Students Take 1st and 2nd Place at Ball State Sales Competition Nov 14, 2019 1:15 PM Congratulations go to Josh Wolpert and Stephanie Stile who finished in first and second place, respectively, at the Ball State Sales Competition. A total of 24 students took part in the role play which involved selling the Hilti Fleet Management Solution.

  • Spaces in Maurer Center Facilitate ‘Collaborative Collisions’ Nov 14, 2019 8:14 AM With the opening of the Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center in fall 2020, 28 spaces in the new business building have been specifically designed to lead to “collaborative collisions” between students as well as with faculty. These spaces will be used to encourage and facilitate student and faculty interactions on projects.

  • BGSU celebrates Geography Awareness Week Nov 14, 2019 12:00 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Jason Butke ’03, senior director and meteorologist at Travelers Insurance Companies, will present “Meteorology and Insurance: How Insurance Companies Manage Natural Catastrophe Risk” at 2:30 p.m. Friday in 117 Olscamp Hall as part of Geography Awareness Week, Nov. 10-16.

  • Business ‘Hatched’ at BGSU Featured on National Morning Show Nov 12, 2019 2:30 PM BGSU graduate and former Hatchling, Elsa (Vogel) Vos ‘15, launched Pieces of Me, a company first conceptualized as a personalized clothing startup through The Hatch®. Since then, Pieces of Me has transitioned into a leading designer of meaningful jewelry and was featured on NBC’s show “TODAY with Hoda and Jenna” November 4.

  • Supply Chain Institute Hosts Networking Event and Dinner Meeting Nov 12, 2019 2:23 PM Supply chain students had several opportunities to connect to professionals in their field of study and also compete in a case competition. The Supply Chain Management Institute (SCMI) hosted a networking luncheon for 30 students and five employers.

  • BGSU students attend UN Food and Agriculture Organization Conference Nov 8, 2019 2:30 PM More than 30 students from Bowling Green State University attended the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Conference in Cleveland on Nov. 4, hosted by the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH). Students were able to talk and interact with representatives and delegates from 56 nations.

  • One hundred years of Bowling Green football Nov 1, 2019 9:40 AM The 2019 season marks 100 years of football at Bowling Green, a century that includes its very humble beginning to its many league championships, highly-respected head coaches, and numerous players who have been recognized for their accomplishments.

  • Centennial Celebration Nov 1, 2019 9:40 AM The 2019 season marks 100 years of football at Bowling Green, a century that includes its very humble beginning to its many league championships, highly-respected head coaches, and numerous players who have been recognized for their accomplishments.

  • Redefining Student Success Nov 1, 2019 9:38 AM This fall semester brings exciting news for Bowling Green State University! The Wall Street Journal recently ranked us No. 3 among America’s public universities for teaching quality. And when our students were asked if they would choose BGSU again, they overwhelmingly said yes, placing us No. 1 in the Midwest for student satisfaction.

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  • BGSU alumni well represented on Ohio governor's cabinet Nov 1, 2019 9:02 AM Mike DeWine, the 70th governor of Ohio, in January appointed three Bowling Green State University alumni as members of his cabinet. Randy Gardner ’81, ’87, Sheryl Maxfield ’81 and Laurie Stevenson ’88 were nominated as cabinet directors on Jan. 10 in Columbus.

  • BGSU once again named a top university in the U.S. for veterans Oct 30, 2019 2:30 PM Best for Vets has ranked Bowling Green State University 27th among four-year institutions in the United States, and the No. 1 university in Ohio. As such, BGSU remains one of the top academic choices in the country for veterans and active-duty military personnel.

  • Research for the Public Good: Helping Women Break Through the Glass Ceiling - What They Expect from Other Women Oct 28, 2019 3:30 PM While more women are running for political office, in Corporate America, levels are trending lower for women leading companies. The percentage of women in CEO positions at Fortune 500 companies plummeted 25% in 2018, according to an article in Fortune magazine authored by Valentina Zarya. Two management professors, Dr. Deborah A. O’Neil and Dr. Margaret E. Brooks, believe that women-to-women working relationships need to be studied and want us to better understand these career support behaviors.

  • Supply Chain Student Parlayed Case Study Competition into Full-time Job at GM Oct 28, 2019 2:30 PM Supply chain senior, Conrad Murphy, had the opportunity to participate in the General Motors/Wayne State Supply Chain Case Competition as a member of the team representing BGSU in 2018. This experience turned into an internship and later a full-time job at General Motors after graduating in December.

  • Business District Residents Grabbed Hammers to Help Their Community Oct 28, 2019 2:00 PM Last month, students living in the Business District did more than study with fellow classmates, network with alumni, and learn about business operations behind the scenes. They donned a hard hat and put in hard work and sweat into helping others in their community.

  • Paper Presentations at Economics and Political Scientists Conference Earn Awards Oct 28, 2019 1:00 PM Senior Stephen Strouse presented a paper which was selected for the Undergraduate Economics Paper Award at the Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists (OAEPS) Annual Conference held at John Carroll University. Dr. Amanda Cook won the Faculty Economics Paper Award.

  • BGSU Supply Chain Team Victorious at GM/Wayne State Case Competition Oct 28, 2019 12:00 PM Champions of the 2019 General Motors/Wayne State Supply Chain Competition are the BGSU team of Rachael Sattler, Gloria Souter, Brianna Finger, and Brock Wilson. They competed against students from many of the other top supply chain programs by preparing a supply chain business case based on real problems faced by General Motors and their tier one suppliers.

  • Mother's illness sparks interest in medicine for Austin Peppers Oct 25, 2019 2:30 PM When Austin Peppers first started his collegiate career, he was unsure what path he wanted his life to take. Now, after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in applied health science from Bowling Green State University, he is performing cancer biology research working toward getting into medical school.

  • New Business Building Features Active Learning Classrooms Named for Generous Donors Oct 11, 2019 9:00 AM Active learning classrooms are a hallmark of the new Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center. Students will be able to experience a highly collaborative and interactive space to allow for discovery-based learning and hands-on experimentation.

  • Research for the Public Good: Beyond Hurricane Property Destruction, Dr. Cook Examines the Devastation to Children’s Education in Haiti Oct 10, 2019 10:00 AM The decimation as a result of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas is still fresh in our minds. Over the past decade, the Caribbean has seen its share of more intense hurricanes. Back in 2016, Hurricane Matthew stormed through Haiti and left more than property destruction. It prevented children from staying in school which perpetuates the vicious cycle of poverty

  • BGSU alumna is fighting invasive species in Florida Sep 26, 2019 9:20 AM One of the main reasons Chelsea Bohaty ’13 chose to attend BGSU was because of its extensive marine lab. Today, Bohaty works as a biologist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. She is involved with the biological control program, where she leads the yearly alligatorweed flea beetle biocontrol project.

  • Students Get Workforce Ready by Learning Essential ‘Soft Skills’ Through Dean’s Workshops Sep 24, 2019 11:48 AM The College of Business goes beyond business as usual to prepare students to be career-ready by offering two Dean’s Workshops during fall semester.

  • College Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival’s Asian Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Sep 24, 2019 11:41 AM The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the traditional festivals celebrated with family gatherings, typically by countries in east Asia, including China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam. The College of Business Dean’s Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion (DACODI) hosted the Mid-Autumn Festival.

  • Homecoming Highlights with Alumni Reconnecting with Alma Mater Sep 24, 2019 10:00 AM The Falcon Spirit was kicked up a notch as alumni from across the region gathered at the College of Business Tailgate Tent near Doyt Perry Stadium, taking in the Homecoming camaraderie before kickoff.

  • Nearly $500,000 in Scholarships Awarded During Honors and Awards Program Sep 24, 2019 9:30 AM The College of Business honored the best and brightest students who developed their talent to the highest levels and recognized the multitude of generous donors who support their efforts.

  • Young Alumni Provide Major Gifts to College of Business Sep 23, 2019 2:15 PM Christian Piazza ’15, '16, Jianing “Jenny” Min ‘14, and Matt Maurer ‘06 all feel that BGSU’s College of Business has catapulted their careers and are paying it forward to help future students with three major gifts.

  • International Alum Lands Job at Shanghai Disney Sep 23, 2019 2:00 PM As a former international student in the College of Business, Minru Zhao ‘17, considers herself to be lucky. After arriving from China, she felt welcomed and accepted at BGSU from day one and received a jumpstart to her career, resulting in an impressive finance position at Shanghai Disney Resorts.

  • College of Business Jumps Double Digit Percentage in Newest U.S. News & World Report Ranking Sep 23, 2019 1:30 PM In the 2020 Best Undergraduate Business Schools ranking by U.S. News & World Report, BGSU’s business program jumped 16%. The College ranks #167, up from #199 last year.

  • Student Organization Fair and Dean’s Picnic Get Students Engaged with CoB Sep 23, 2019 1:00 PM More than a dozen student organizations, some internationally recognized, were part of the College’s annual Student Organization Fair held in the David J. Joseph Student Hub. Freshmen and sophomores looking for opportunities to get involved in business-related organizations talked with student leaders one-on-one.

  • Supply Chain Professor Presented Prestigious Northeast Asia Logistics Award Sep 23, 2019 10:44 AM Dr. Hokey Min, professor of supply chain, was selected as the recipient of the prestigious Northeast Asia Logistics Award presented by three sponsoring organizations - Graduate School of Logistics at the Incheon National University, Asiana Airlines, and Sunkwang Terminal and Logistics.

  • Jazz guitar legend Frisell headlines BGSU’s Orchard Guitar Festival Sep 18, 2019 4:00 AM The 2019 Orchard Guitar Festival at Bowling Green State University Sept. 27-28 will feature jazz icon Bill Frisell giving a solo concert and a free clinic. Also on the festival are jazz guitarist Gilad Hekelsman, classical guitarist James Marron and composer/guitarist Brad Myers. The festival includes master classes and performances.

  • Three inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming Sep 13, 2019 9:03 AM Three of BGSU’s most accomplished alumni were inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming weekend. Honored were retired Discovery executive Eileen O'Neill '90, '14 (Hon.); Sandusky City Schools Superintendent Eugene T.W. Sanders, Ph.D. '80, '85, '92 and J. Robert Sebo '58, '13, former senior vice president for Paychex Inc.

  • BGSU establishes Veterans Memorial Sep 6, 2019 2:34 PM Bowling Green State University is proud to establish the Veterans Memorial to commemorate individuals who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as memorialize the courage, commitment and sacrifice of fallen students and alumni. The memorial will be located at in Carillon Park on the Bowling Green campus.

  • Creative Minds explores interdisciplinary collaboration Sep 4, 2019 2:00 PM Creativity involves seeing, thinking and innovating.  Through interdisciplinary collaboration, different disciplines come together to share their perspectives, ideas and knowledge in the process of creation.

  • William F. and Peggy L. Schmeltz Atrium in New Maurer Center Takes Shape Aug 29, 2019 10:45 AM One of the signature spaces of the new Maurer Center is the all glass atrium located centrally within the addition. Named for generous donors William (Bill) and Peggy Schmeltz ‘50, ‘70, the William F. and Peggy L. Schmeltz Atrium will be the premier gathering space for educational and networking events and opportunities for faculty, staff, students and business professionals.

  • $1 Million Gift for New Endowed Professorship Comes from Strong Alumni Dedication Aug 28, 2019 10:00 AM BGSU alumni Spencer Seaman and Bernard “Bernie” Karr share such a deep affinity and appreciation for the College of Business which has resulted in an exceptional gift of $1million dollars from the Fred E. Scholl Charitable Foundation to establish the first Endowed Professorship of Finance and Insurance in the College of Business.

  • New Business Leaders Join College’s Leadership Council Aug 28, 2019 9:30 AM The College of Business Leadership Council is comprised of successful alumni who advise the dean on curricula, alumni affairs, student mentorship, internships and co-ops, job placement, and faculty engagement with industry.

  • College Honors Faculty and Staff with Awards Aug 28, 2019 9:00 AM The College is proud to have outstanding faculty and staff who are dedicated to students, to the College of Business, and to their fields of study. Each year the College of Business recognizes a group of faculty and staff during the Opening Day Luncheon and presents five top awards. Here are the 2019 award winners, along with the selection committee’s praise.

  • Ohio EPA director’s environmental roots took hold at BGSU Aug 9, 2019 1:44 PM When Laurie Stevenson graduated from BGSU in 1988 with a bachelor of Science in environmental health, she had several job offers to choose from in an emerging field. Stevenson took a position as a hazardous waste field inspector with the Ohio EPA, and three decades later, she leads the agency.

  • 'On Being' art exhibition connects realism, BGSU School of Art Jun 28, 2019 8:41 AM Within BGSU’s School of Art, a focus on realism in painting and drawing is emerging among a cohort of graduates and faculty members. "On Being," an exhibition of artwork by 25 artists, all with ties to BGSU, kicked off a three-city tour at the Robert Kidd Gallery in Birmingham, Michigan.

  • Golden Falcons Fly Home to Celebrate 50+ Years as BGSU Alumni Jun 21, 2019 12:00 PM More than 40 BGSU alumni were recently recognized as Golden Falcons during the fifth annual ceremony celebrating alumni who have been graduates for 50 years or more.

  • Sowing seeds of success for future BGSU students Jun 17, 2019 10:35 AM Dr. Yezdi and Perviz Bhada have established a scholarship for international graduate students in business to “pass forward” the support they received when they came to BGSU from India 50 years ago for Yezdi to pursue his MBA. The experience launched them on successful lives, and now they want to help others.

  • Judith Pryor receives presidential appointment to EXIM board Jun 11, 2019 2:38 PM Bowling Green State University alumna Judith DelZoppo Pryor, who earned a B.A. in communication degree in 1985, was recently appointed to the Export-Import Bank of the United States Board of Directors by President Donald A. Trump after being confirmed by a bipartisan vote of the U.S. Senate.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU graduate who majored in math education puts plans into ACTION Jun 7, 2019 11:28 AM Recent graduate Melody Freeland calls Bowling Green State University a place with countless opportunities to grow intellectually, think critically and express yourself. After earning a degree in math education, Freeland will return in the fall to obtain her master’s degree in Spanish.

  • BGSU, Xi’an exchange students and faculty reunite Jun 5, 2019 3:35 PM Warm feelings remain for participants in the Bowling Green State University Xi’an International Studies University exchange. About 50 former students, faculty and staff who were part of the exchange reunited June 1 at Mileti Alumni Center, where they greeted old friends and caught up with one another.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: Active-duty airman completes BGSU online bachelor program May 21, 2019 2:57 PM Ian Aspen is an active-duty technical sergeant serving in the U.S. Air Force as a weapons specialist. He serves as a non-commissioned officer in charge of maintenance operations. He will travel from his deployed station at the Ghedi Air Base in Italy to receive his diploma at the Stroh Center.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: New Music program exceeded Emilio Gonzalez’s expectation May 20, 2019 11:50 AM Emilio Gonzalez had a lot of difficult choices to make after earning his undergraduate degree in composition. Picking BGSU for his graduate degree is one for which he is grateful. Gonzalez is graduating with a Master of Music in composition in an environment much different than his hometown of Tacoma, Washington.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU graduate David Chalupsky credits College of Business for landing job at Google May 20, 2019 11:44 AM David Chalupsky had four internships while attending BGSU and spent countless hours preparing for his post-collegiate career at the Business Career Accelerator. He is graduating from BGSU with a Bachelor of Science in business with a specialization in marketing. Chalupsky is set to begin his career with Google in July.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU allows Elle Fullenkamp to grow beyond limitations of her small hometown May 20, 2019 11:28 AM Although education was her major, that was just one part of the journey Elle Fullenkamp made through her years at Bowling Green State University. Student organizations, including the Vagina Monologues, Queer/Trans Student Union and Task Force on Sexual Assault, rounded out her academic career.

  • Mizell Stewart talks about the difference between a plan and reality May 20, 2019 10:49 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Mizell Stewart III, an award-winning reporter, top newsroom editor, radio and television broadcaster, and corporate news executive, addressed candidates during the May 18 morning commencement ceremony at the Stroh Center. Stewart received a Bachelor of Science in 1994.

  • Dean Pees addressed BGSU’s latest ‘rookie class’ May 20, 2019 10:21 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Dean Pees shared advice on life with degree candidates of the colleges of Education and Human Development and Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering on May 18 at the Stroh Center. He earned a Bachelor of Science in education in 1972.

  • John Starcher Jr. shares important lessons with BGSU degree candidates May 20, 2019 10:15 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus John Starcher Jr. shared stories — and their lessons — with degree candidates of the Graduate College and the colleges of Business and Health and Human Services on May 17 at the Stroh Center. He earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration in 1993.

  • BGSU honor achievement at commencement May 18, 2019 11:46 AM Degree candidates at BGSU commencement ceremonies May 17-18 heard from alumni who have gone on to distinguished careers in business, journalism and athletics. Of the total 2,493 degrees awarded, 907 were with honors. The Graduate College awarded 486 degrees, including 456 candidates for master’s degrees and 30 for doctorates.

  • BGSU alumnus, Emmy Award-winning actor Tim Conway dies at 85 May 14, 2019 3:56 PM BGSU alumnus and Emmy Award-winning actor Tim Conway died May 14 at age 85. Perhaps most well-known for his portrayal of Ensign Charles Parker in “McHale’s Navy,” Conway also co-starred on “The Carol Burnett Show” and starred as the title character in the “Dorf” series of films. Younger fans might recognize him as the voice of Barnacle Boy in “SpongeBob SquarePants.”

  • Lifelong journalist Mizell Stewart III to address commencement candidates May 13, 2019 10:15 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Mizell Stewart III, an award-winning reporter, top newsroom editor, radio and television broadcaster, and corporate news executive, will address candidates during the May 18 morning commencement ceremony. Stewart received a Bachelor of Science in 1994. His story should resonate with everyone, not just future journalists.

  • Jacob Smith brings multiple perspectives to government, community service May 10, 2019 10:30 AM BGSU Firelands speaker Jacob Smith ’07, ’09, ’11, a congressional staff assistant for U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, has learned from important mentors and from varied life experiences, but holds education as the highest value. He is also committed to serving the community to create a better world.

  • John M. Starcher Jr., Esq. ’93, to offer pragmatic career advice to graduating class May 8, 2019 9:16 AM John M. Starcher Jr., Esq., who earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration in 1993, is president and CEO of Bon Secours Mercy Health. He oversees the development of system strategies and operations for 43 Mercy Health and Bon Secours hospitals and more than 1,000 health care facilities.

  • Doing the Math May 7, 2019 4:09 PM David O’Brien serves on the BGSU Board of Trustees and has endowed a professorship in the math department in his father’s name: Dr. Thomas V. O’Brien Distinguished Professorship of Actuarial Mathematics. Tom O’Brien taught mathematics at BGSU for 30 years, impacting the lives of many students.

  • Ray Marvin ’60, ’17 (Hon.) leads by example May 7, 2019 10:41 AM Ray Marvin ’60, ’17 (Hon.) exemplifies leading with integrity, fosters active engagement and invests in the success of others for the betterment of our global society. These pillars are what he hopes to impart to BGSU students through the University’s newly renamed C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership.

  • 20th anniversary of Gregory T. DeCrane Applauding Excellence May 6, 2019 11:30 AM Tangible reminders of Decrane's impact on the University include transforming SICSIC and facilitating the design of what is today the Bowen-Thompson Student Union

  • Dean Pees ’72, Super Bowl-winning coach, to speak at commencement May 2, 2019 10:10 AM Dean Pees has two Super Bowl rings and has coached football for 46 years at all levels: high school, college and the NFL. Pees will be the speaker at the 2 p.m. BGSU commencement ceremony May 18 at the Stroh Center. He is the defensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans.

  • BGSU announces May 2019 commencement speakers Apr 26, 2019 9:45 AM Commencement will take place May 17 and 18, with ceremonies in Bowling Green and Huron. Alumni John Starcher Jr., Mizell Stewart III and Dean Pees will serve as the Bowling Green speakers. Alumnus Jacob Smith will serve as the BGSU Firelands speaker, with alumna and current student Melanie Craig as the Firelands student speaker.

  • The Hatch 2019 sets a record for money invested Apr 17, 2019 10:30 AM It was a record-breaking night at The Hatch with more than $100,000 pledged to six Bowling Green State University student entrepreneurs to fund their business ideas. It was the most money ever invested in a single year for The Hatch, a format similar to “Shark Tank.”

  • Many played roles in One Day success Apr 5, 2019 4:20 PM The University is still celebrating the remarkable success of this year’s BGSU One Day dedicated day of giving. The total $867,544 set a University record and represented a yearlong, collaborative effort by a number of University offices and areas, along with One Day ambassadors and alumni.

  • BGSU plays host to 13th annual NFL Broadcast Boot Camp Apr 5, 2019 4:15 PM More than three dozen current and former NFL players descended upon BGSU April 1-4 for the 13th annual NFL Broadcast Boot Camp. Led by Dick Maxwell ’70, participants benefited from a robust collection of industry experts, from top broadcast and radio networks, beat writers and BGSU faculty.

  • 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.

  • Raquel Kelley ’07 offers career advice to BGSU students Mar 27, 2019 2:00 PM Raquel Kelley ’07, who was one of the first female sportscasters on BG24 News, is now a senior project manager with WD Partners in Columbus. Previously, she worked for E! Entertainment and Huffington Post. She told BGSU students to enjoy their time in college and to always give their best effort.

  • Alumnus earns Outstanding Young Music Educator Award Mar 1, 2019 2:02 PM Each year, the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) honors one young educator who is committed to excellence in music education and is deserving of statewide acknowledgement. This year, OMEA granted the Outstanding Young Music Educator Award to Bowling Green State University alumnus Brett Benzin ’11.

  • Two pairs of Falcon Flames share love of craft beer Feb 14, 2019 11:29 AM It’s Valentine’s Day, and that means it’s time to share flowers, chocolate or beer with your loved ones. Wait a second, beer? In many cases, yes, but especially one that involves two pairs of Falcon Flames running Municipal Brew Works in Hamilton, Ohio, near Cincinnati.

  • Combination of grief, violence pays off in Brad Felver’s first book Feb 1, 2019 10:59 AM Bowling Green State University Brad Felver, associate chair and undergraduate coordinator in the English department, had quite the year in 2018, winning two major awards: the Drue Heinz Literary Prize and O. Henry Prize Story. Felver’s 14-story collection “The Dogs of Detroit” was published by the University of Pittsburgh Press.

  • Philharmonia, Men’s Chorus to perform at Ohio music educators’ conference Jan 28, 2019 8:28 AM BGSU’s College of Musical Arts will have a large presence at the Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference in Cleveland. The Men’s Chorus and the BG Philharmonia will perform, a prestigious honor for both groups and an excellent opportunity for BGSU alumni to support and celebrate the CMA.

  • BGSU alumnus David Hainline advocates for entrepreneurship Jan 25, 2019 2:44 PM Successful Bowling Green State University alumni are everywhere, and in every line of work. That’s the message alumnus David Hainline spreads to students in a new entrepreneurship class at BGSU. Hainline graduated in 1983 as a Radio, Television, and Film major, now known as media production and studies.

  • Jerry Anderson voices his love for BGSU community Jan 8, 2019 4:16 PM If you’ve been to a BGSU basketball game at the Stroh Center recently, you may have heard a familiar voice making announcements during the games. That voice belongs to Jerry Anderson, who has had a long broadcast career in northwest Ohio, and it all began at Bowling Green State University.

  • Jan Heppe ’74: Choices ‘will define your life’s journey’ Dec 17, 2018 9:58 AM Bowling Green State University alumna and home economics program graduate Jan Heppe ’74 addressed the Class of 2018 on December 15 at the Stroh Center. Heppe advised graduate candidates from the colleges of Arts and Sciences and Education and Human Development that choices “will define your life’s journey.”

  • Maryrose Sylvester ’88 shares core pieces of advice with Class of 2018 Dec 17, 2018 9:33 AM Alumna Maryrose Sylvester ’88 shared her core pieces of advice with the BGSU Class of 2018 on December 14 at the Stroh Center. Sylvester addressed the candidates from the Graduate College and the colleges of Business; Health and Human Services; Musical Arts; Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering; and BGSU Firelands.

  • AMPD and VCT students partner to deliver authentic community materials Dec 14, 2018 9:48 AM Mariana Mitova's fashion styling students partnered with Jeff Hall's photography students to create promotional materials for four area organizations, offering tangible benefits to the students and to the community organizations that became their clients.

  • Class of 2018 Success Stories: Sky is the limit for BGSU aviation major Jessica Schieberl Dec 11, 2018 9:03 AM Jessica Schieberl, a 20-year-old aviation major, has always been an ambitious student. She arrived at Bowling Green State University as a sophomore with 42 credits from College Credit Plus, but her ambitions really took flight — literally — on her first day of classes.

  • The great NHL takeover Nov 21, 2018 2:11 PM The Bowling Green State University Falcons, with a rich history in the college ranks and a national championship banner hanging in the rafters at Slater Family Ice Arena, also have a significant presence at the highest levels in the professional game.

  • Class of 2018 profile: Jauntez Bates Nov 21, 2018 2:00 PM Jauntez Bates is ready to return to his hometown of Detroit and give back to the community that means so much to him. Bates graduated from BGSU in August, and will take his political science major and sociology minor to work in youth development in the city that defines him.

  • A Golden Partnership Nov 21, 2018 1:31 PM For a half-century, BGSU and the University of Salzburg have had a partnership. Nearly 1,500 students have benefitted from the Academic Year Abroad exchange program between the two universities. In June, some 70 of those Salzburg program alumni and others affiliated with the programs gathered in Salzburg to celebrate the milestone.

  • 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.

  • BGSU College of Business hosts Business Analytics Symposium Nov 20, 2018 3:41 PM The Bowling Green State University College of Business hosted the annual Business Analytics Symposium, inviting leading analytics experts to campus to discuss the trends in big data. Keynote presentations featured speakers from global companies such as Owens Corning, Google and Comcast.

  • BGSU students, staff and alumni become citizens at naturalization ceremony Nov 14, 2018 4:00 PM Bowling Green State University hosted a naturalization ceremony Nov. 13 for 48 new citizens, coming from 26 countries. Among them were students, alumni and a staff member. The new citizens heard from keynote speaker Magdy AbouZied, associate director of University Dining Services, who came to the U.S. from Egypt.

  • Alumna earns top honor for career in international law Nov 7, 2018 3:48 PM International criminal prosecutor and human rights expert Brenda J. Hollis '68 is named the 2018 recipient of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ (AASCU) Distinguished Alumnus Award.

  • Summer experience puts BGSU student one step closer to his dream Oct 29, 2018 7:00 AM Hervin Singh, an Indian international student born and raised in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a finance and insurance major who came to Bowling Green State University in the fall of 2015 with one dream: to work on Wall Street.

  • Fromm Foundation commission has Lillios 'Living Between Seconds' Oct 24, 2018 3:38 PM A BSGU professor of composition, the award-winning Lillios is well known internationally for her electroacoustic music. The new work will explore the flexibility and malleability of time.

  • Facebook Friends Oct 17, 2018 2:00 PM A two-year study of the Facebook posts about Bowling Green State University’s Department of Psychology yielded some enlightening results that could be helpful to other academic departments in promoting engagement.

  • BGSU Men’s Rugby celebrates 50th anniversary Oct 15, 2018 11:32 AM The Bowling Green State University Men’s Rugby Football Club is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. And there is, indeed, a remarkable record of achievement to celebrate that would be difficult to match in collegiate athletics at any level.

  • Wendy Manning named first Aldrich Professor Oct 12, 2018 2:59 PM Distinguished Research Professor Wendy Manning has been named the inaugural Dr. Howard E. Aldrich and Penny Daum Aldrich Distinguished Professor in Sociology. Manning is director of the Center for Family and Demographic Research, and co-director of the National Center for Family and Marriage Research. The professorship was recently established by the BGSU alumni.

  • BGSU business student wins prestigious leadership award Oct 5, 2018 3:04 PM Every year, the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) chooses one student to receive its prestigious Student Voluntary Service Award. Of more than 6,000 applicants in supply chain and operations management nationwide, the 2018 recipient is Bowling Green State University’s Greg Wobser.

  • BGSU trustees approve next steps on Mercy College, launch renovations of Technology Building Sep 28, 2018 2:46 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees at its Sept. 28 meeting took action to expand programs and renovate facilities to support the University’s role in creating a well-prepared workforce to meet current and emerging needs in the state and the nation.

  • BGSU inducts five into Athletics Hall of Fame Sep 24, 2018 2:15 PM Bowling Green State University inducted five former Falcons into its Athletics Hall of Fame on September 21 at the Stroh Center. Inductees John Smith, Dr. Ron Zwierlein, Kory Lichtensteiger, Kate Achter and Liz Honegger increased membership of the Athletics Hall of Fame to 240 individuals.

  • A duty to help Sep 24, 2018 11:06 AM The Office of Nontraditional and Military Student Services recently received a $1 million gift from William Downing Sr. ’57 and his late wife, Joan ’57, to provide scholarships for student-veterans at BGSU. To honor them, the veterans center in the College Park Office Building was recently renamed in their honor.

  • Nick Elsass and his family honored during Family Weekend Sep 17, 2018 8:02 AM On September 15, the Elsass family — Nick and parents Bob ’67, ’69 and Kathy ’01 — was recognized as the 2018 Falcon Family of the Year during halftime of BGSU’s win over Eastern Kentucky at the Doyt. It was the second time the Elsass family has taken center stage at BGSU.

  • Ohio’s African-American Artists Sep 7, 2018 2:11 PM Bernie Casey’s death in September 2017 was the impetus for creating an art exhibition in his honor at his alma mater. The Bowling Green State University School of Art is hosting “So Much More … Ohio’s African-American Artists” Sept. 12 through Oct. 21 in the Fine Arts Center’s Willard Wankelman Gallery.

  • In the footsteps of Darwin Sep 7, 2018 12:00 PM Bowling Green State University students and faculty explored the geological and biological wonders of Ecuador’s Andes and Galápagos Islands this summer on a trip that took them from volcanoes through cloud forests to the islands where Darwin made his famed observations, tracing the natural and human impact on the environment.

  • Summer Experience: Parker Kern gets taste of agency life at Hart Sep 6, 2018 12:00 AM Parker Kern, a BGSU senior majoring in multiplatform journalism and minoring in entrepreneurship, interned this past summer at Hart Associates in downtown Toledo. Hart is a full-service public relations and marketing agency owned and operated by Mike Hart ’83 with high-profile clients such as ProMedica, Ohio Lottery and BGSU Athletics.

  • Alumni recognized for athletic training work with Detroit Tigers Sep 4, 2018 4:20 PM Two BGSU alumni have earned Athletic Trainer of the Year awards for their work on Detroit Tigers affiliate teams. Chris McDonald '00 works for the Toledo Mud Hens of the International League and Sean McFarland '17 is employed by the Connecticut Tigers of the New York-Penn League.

  • BGSU teacher-education program tops Ohio's economic impact Aug 29, 2018 10:00 AM A new report from the State University Education Deans shows that BGSU's teacher education program has an estimated $14.4 million impact in Ohio communities.

  • Apparel merchandising and product development program named among nation’s top 50 Aug 8, 2018 2:00 PM The apparel merchandising and product development program at the University’s College of Education and Human Development has been named among the nation’s top 50 fashion merchandising programs by Fashion-Schools.org.

  • Ohio Sen. Randy Gardner advises graduates to live a ‘life of value’ Aug 6, 2018 4:45 PM Ohio Sen. Randy Gardner ’81, ’87, the Senate Majority Leader who has served northwest Ohio in the Ohio General Assembly for nearly 33 years, addressed the Bowling Green State University summer graduating Class of 2018 on August 4 on the University Hall lawn.

  • Educating abroad Jul 6, 2018 12:00 AM BGSU alumni Emily and Jared Hatch taught in India and Syria before settling in Daegu, South Korea, seven years ago. The Falcon Flames are raising their two daughters in the country they’ve come to think of as home.

  • BGSU's Education Abroad programs are going strong Jul 2, 2018 12:00 AM Bowling Green State University has a tradition of preparing students to be global citizens. The Academic Year Abroad Program in Salzburg recently celebrated its 50th anniversary and new connections were made to expand the Global Internship Program in Europe.

  • BGSU Executive Master of Business Administration students win business strategy competition in international invitational Jun 27, 2018 11:52 AM BGSU EMBA students make a first-time appearance in a global business strategy competition and take home top prize, beating teams from universities across the nation and world.

  • Tiffany Smith named a Newman Civic Fellow Jun 20, 2018 12:39 PM For Tiffany Smith ’18, Bowling Green State University’s dietetics program was the perfect major. It combined her two passions: nutrition and serving the community. It also led to Smith becoming a Civic Action Leader for the Center for Community and Civic Engagement, and, ultimately, a Newman Civic Fellow.

  • Golden Falcons Fly Home to Celebrate 50+ Years as BGSU Alumni Jun 14, 2018 1:35 PM Bowling Green State University recently held its fourth annual Golden Falcons reunion to recognize alumni who have been graduates for 50 years or more.

  • From sea to shining sea Jun 11, 2018 7:00 AM Former U.S. Army Sgt. Sarah Lee '09 is bringing awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder by biking across the country. Her trip originated in May 2017 but was cut short after an accident. Lee is back on the road and hopes to finish in August.

  • Cedar Point Day | Saturday, July 14 Jun 6, 2018 10:12 AM Join Bowling Green State University for a fun-filled Falcon Family Day from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Included is an ice cream, cookie and beverage break from 3:30 to 5 at the picnic pavilion near the beach entrance.

  • Marissa Saneholtz's art displayed in 'Women to Watch' exhibition Jun 4, 2018 8:00 AM Bowling Green State University alumna and School of Art faculty member Marissa Saneholtz has three of her tattooed women brooches on display as part of the Women to Watch Ohio - 2018 exhibition at The Riffe Gallery in Columbus through July 7.

  • Meg Burrell May 14, 2018 1:34 PM Meg Burrell took advantage of every opportunity afforded her at Bowling Green State University — and then some. Before the Bluffton, Ohio, native graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in sociology and heads off to law school, Burrell shared some advice with future Falcons.

  • Justin Harris shares the important lessons with BGSU Firelands graduates May 9, 2018 4:46 PM Justin Harris addressed degree candidates for the Class of 2018 on May 5 at BGSU Firelands. Harris received his Associate of Applied Science in 2000 and his Bachelor of Applied Health Science in 2001, both from Bowling Green State University.

  • Impact of faculty, coaches and advisers still resonates today May 9, 2018 4:26 PM Dr. Paula Whetsel-Ribeau ’80, ’08, who earned a Bachelor of Science and a Doctorate in education from Bowling Green State University, addressed degree candidates of the colleges of Education and Human Development and Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering on May 5 during commencement at the Stroh Center.

  • Identify your essence and reach out, author Beth Macy tells graduates May 8, 2018 4:22 PM Best-selling author and prize-winning journalist Beth Macy, a 1986 Bowling Green State University graduate in journalism, advised degree candidates at the May 5 commencement ceremony to find happiness by defining what speaks to their essence, nurturing their own unique slant and engaging with their communities.

  • John Gawaluck ’73 shares recipe for achieving dreams with Class of 2018 May 8, 2018 9:47 AM John Gawaluck earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration from BGSU in 1973. He recently retired from EY after 41 years. EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is a multinational professional services firm. He addressed graduates of Graduate College and the colleges of Business and Health and Human Services.

  • James Bailey ’67 honored with a doctor of humane letters May 7, 2018 11:30 AM James Bailey ’67 was presented an honorary doctor of humane letters during commencement May 5 at the Stroh Center. Bailey earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from BGSU and a master’s in mathematics from New York University. He had a distinguished career in the banking industry.

  • BGSU honors 10 accomplished graduates with College Alumni Awards Apr 16, 2018 2:00 PM Bowling Green State University recently recognized 10 distinguished alumni with 2018 College Alumni Awards, one of the university’s highest honors. These outstanding alumni were chosen to represent each of the University’s colleges, highlighting the diversity of BGSU’s degree programs. A committee chose the honorees based on the recommendations of their peers, and each has achieved exceptional accomplishments in his or her career.

  • Akiko Jones Honored For Dedication to Teaching Excellence Apr 11, 2018 3:00 PM For Akiko Kawano Jones, director of the Asian Studies Program in the World Languages and Cultures department, teaching Japanese involves far more than helping students learn a language. She was named the 2018 Master Teacher for her commitment to her students and her excellence in teaching.

  • Eva Marie Saint receives Lifetime Achievement Award from alma mater Apr 9, 2018 9:40 AM Academy Award-winning actress Eva Marie Saint ’46, ’82 [Hon.] received the Lifetime Achievement Award from her alma mater April 7 during BGSU’s fourth annual Bravo! BGSU fundraising event. Miss Saint has had a distinguished career in film and on Broadway and television, spanning 70 years and more than 160 productions.

  • BGSU One Day Showed power of Falcons Working Together for Common Cause Apr 6, 2018 3:05 PM BGSU One Day 2018 https://oneday.bgsu.edu/ was a resounding success, thanks to the efforts and generosity of the University community. During the 36-hour event that began the morning of April 3, BGSU raised more than $388,654 – surpassing last year’s total by $61,662.

  • Art Supply Depo hosting photo exhibit by BGSU alumna Mar 21, 2018 9:00 AM Art Supply Depo, 435 E. Wooster St. in Bowling Green, is hosting "Test Plot," a 13-photo exhibit by BGSU alumna Bianca Garza, a 2012 graduate in visual communication technology. Juxtaposing the natural with the manmade, Garza’s images of found objects are disturbing but subtle reminders of society’s effects on earth.

  • Writer flexes his creative muscles Mar 19, 2018 9:53 AM BGSU alumnus Marc Sumerak, perhaps best known for his work in comic books, is flexing his creative muscles by digging deeper into his favorite pop culture worlds. He has done so most recently through “The Art of Harry Potter,” a coffee table book published by Insight Editions in November.

  • Kuhlin Center receives award Mar 7, 2018 1:00 PM The Michael & Sara Kuhlin Center, home of Bowling Green State University’s School of Media and Communication, has been selected as a recipient of the Outstanding Design for Renovation/Modernization award by American School & University magazine. The former South Hall underwent a complete renovation and adding a new wing.

  • BGSU Firelands Falcon blasting into med school Mar 5, 2018 9:22 AM Not many high school students can say they received their associates degree just weeks after receiving their high school diploma. Thanks to Ohio’s College Credit Plus program, Kimble Arnold, who started out at BGSU Firelands, was able to do just that, and even more.

  • From backyard football to the Super Bowl Mar 5, 2018 9:16 AM BGSU alumnus Ryan Maddocks ’12 worked his second Super Bowl this year, this time as video assistant for the Philadelphia Eagles. His first was as an NFL Films intern in 2013. Maddocks has a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, now known as media production and studies.

  • BGSU graphic design’s Jenn Stucker named to 2018 watch list Mar 5, 2018 9:15 AM Jenn Stucker, graphic design associate professor and chair, was named to the 2018 watch list by Graphic Design USA publication which identifies top graphic designers who embody the spirit of the creative community in talent, leadership, success, newsworthiness and community service.

  • Sarah Bednarski Joins Marketing and Communication Staff Feb 28, 2018 3:55 PM Sarah Bednarski has joined the University as the new director of marketing and communications and University spokesperson. Bednarski comes to BGSU from Mercy Health, where she held several leadership roles in marketing and communications for the past 17 years. Most recently, she served as public relations director, leading a team of professionals across Ohio and Kentucky.

  • Honorary Degrees, Faculty Titles, Bestowed by Trustees Feb 23, 2018 4:15 PM At its Feb. 23 meeting, the BGSU Board of Trustees moved to confer honorary degrees upon alumni Maryrose Sylvester and James Bailey, who will be recognized at BGSU commencement ceremonies. Honorary faculty titles were approved for Drs. Susan Brown, sociology, and James Albert, mathematics and statistics.

  • Facilities Named, Improvements Planned Feb 23, 2018 4:00 PM The BGSU Board of Trustees on Feb. 23 approved a new B.A. in respiratory care degree at BGSU Firelands, set room and board rates for 2018-19, and approved funding for facility renovations and repairs. It also named a number of campus spaces in honor of donor support.

  • Alumna named Miss Scuba International Feb 21, 2018 2:24 PM BGSU alumna Brittany Novick shares ocean conservation message through professional opportunities with the National Marine Mammal Foundation and as Miss Scuba International. The foundation position also allows her to network with like-minded women around the world.

  • Alumnus pays it forward with BGSU students Feb 19, 2018 2:41 PM Geoffrey Radbill ’68 found his experience at BGSU life changing and believes his time at the university helped set the stage for his future success. He retired in 2003 as senior vice president and chief operating officer of retail distribution at AXA-Equitable after 36 years with the company.

  • BGSU alumna spends 2017 working around the globe Feb 16, 2018 3:06 PM BGSU graphic design 2009 alumna Michelle Henry spent a month living and working in each of 12 cities around the world in 2017 as part of the "Remote Year" program. She telecommuted to her art director job with the University of Southern California while immersing herself in different cultures.

  • Songbirds may tune in to mental health treatment Feb 14, 2018 2:50 PM Alumna Dr. Lauren Riters returns to Bowling Green State University Feb. 21 to share her research on how the social interaction of songbirds is relevant to human mental health. She will present the 2018 J. P. Scott Center Jaak Panksepp Lecture.

  • Amy Shore '86 profiled in Fortune magazine Feb 5, 2018 10:30 AM Bowling Green State University alumna Amy Shore ’86, president of property and casualty sales and distribution at Nationwide, was recently profiled in Fortune magazine. The magazine recognized Nationwide in its 100 Best Workplaces for Women at No. 50, and Shore is one of the company’s highest-ranking female executives.

  • BGSU alumnus named Young Music Educator of the Year Feb 5, 2018 9:00 AM The Ohio Music Education Association’s Young Music Educator of the Year award was created four years ago to recognize and honor members for excellence in music education. Each year since its creation, a Bowling Green State University graduate has won. This year’s award goes to Ryan Hurd ’14.

  • Jennifer Higdon ’86 scores again at 2018 Grammy Awards Feb 2, 2018 12:01 PM BGSU alumna Jennifer Higdon won the Best Contemporary Classical Composition Grammy Award for a second time, for "Viola Concerto." The piece was co-commissioned by the Library of Congress and the Curtis Institute of Music. It was performed by soloist Roberto Díaz with the Nashville Symphony and conducted by Giancarlo Guerrero.

  • 'Pitch Perfect' actress pays it forward Jan 30, 2018 10:14 AM BGSU alumna Nicole Lovince '09 stopped by campus to meet with theater and film students to share her career experiences. Lovince, perhaps best known for her portrayal of Kori in the movie "Pitch Perfect," also has landed roles and several TV shows and other movies and short films.

  • BGSU Honors College project led to Brighter Connections Theatre Jan 22, 2018 8:00 AM While the use of theater as therapy may be unexpected to some, that’s exactly what BGSU alumna Katie O’Leary '15 is doing with Brighter Connections Theatre in Dayton. Originally a part of her honors project, O’Leary began Brighter Connections as a way to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

  • Class of 1967 leaves legacy at BGSU Jan 17, 2018 3:30 PM BGSU's of 1967 raised more than $370,000 in support of the University and its students during the 50th reunion giving campaign.

  • BGSU art alumna frames own cartoon career Jan 16, 2018 9:30 AM Geneva Hodgson, a 2010 Bowling Green State University School of Art alumna, has loved watching and drawing cartoons for as long as she can remember. She started on a more traditional art education path, but ended up being true to her heart and landing a job at Cartoon Network.

  • Home football game academic recognition Jan 3, 2018 2:00 PM Two of our academic programs were featured at home football games this past fall: Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Aviation.

  • From BGSU's public health program to the Peace Corp Dec 20, 2017 3:45 PM Isaac Sakyi ’15 is making a difference abroad as a Peace Corps community health volunteer on the island nation of Vanuatu. Using the knowledge gained from Bowling Green State University’s public health program and his internship experience, Sakyi is effectively planning and administering health education programs to residents in a remote village called Lolovange with a population of 200, where he has been for the past 18 months.

  • 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.

  • Co-op program celebrates golden anniversary Dec 20, 2017 3:30 PM This year marks the 50-year anniversary of the Cooperative Education Program in the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering at Bowling Green State University. The BGSU mission is to prepare students for lifelong career growth and the college supports that mission by encouraging experiential learning opportunities through mandatory co-op requirements.

  • 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.

  • BGSU celebrates graduation of more than 950 students Dec 15, 2017 2:13 PM Nearly a thousand students now hold the title “alumni” after their graduation from Bowling Green State University this weekend. The University held two ceremonies at the Stroh Center on Dec. 15 and Dec. 16, marking its 290th graduation.

  • A look at refugees past and present Dec 15, 2017 2:00 PM “Refugees: Past and Present,” a one day symposium at BGSU, explored stories of displacement and settling refugees, and a discussion about the future of the global refugee situation.

  • Doug Good ’90: Leadership skills can never be undervalued Dec 15, 2017 1:17 PM Doug Good graduated from BGSU in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in computer science. Good is passionate about BGSU and is Cisco’s Executive Sponsor for the University. He addressed the colleges of Arts and Sciences and Education and Human Development during the December 16 commencement ceremony at the Stroh Center.

  • ‘Reflect on your experiences’ Dec 15, 2017 12:46 PM BGSU alumna Vandana Pednekar-Magal encouraged students in Friday’s commencement ceremony to reflect on their experiences, think about life’s lessons and remember that they can make a difference in the world. She earned her master’s degree in interpersonal communication and doctoral degree in communication studies from BGSU in 1989 and 2000, respectively.

  • Long-term ties to BGSU Dec 7, 2017 9:46 AM A random collection of students who met as dorm mates at BGSU’s Offenhauer Towers in the 1970s forged an unusually lasting bond. They remain close to this day, getting together for regular reunions that are usually scheduled in conjunction with a Falcon football game.

  • Dean Pees ’72 sacks the competition with his BGSU education degree Dec 4, 2017 8:47 AM Dean Pees ’72 has learned quite a few things during his 45-year coaching career that began after he graduated from BGSU. Doing things his way includes using skills he learned at BGSU that helped him become a teacher and then a coach who has two Super Bowl rings.

  • ArtsX wrapped up in a world of make believe Nov 29, 2017 2:58 PM “Make. Believe.” is the theme of the 13th annual ArtsX, a free, family-fun event that showcases the art, music and acting talents of BGSU students, faculty, alumni and staff. The event runs from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Wolfe Center for the Arts and the Fine Arts Center.

  • 'Keep Your Airspeed Up' Nov 28, 2017 11:30 AM Dr. Marsha Bordner, BGSU alumna and president emerita of Terra State Community College, has captured the remarkable career of her husband, Harold Brown, in “Keep Your Airspeed Up: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman.” Brown, 93, served his country in the military and later expanded opportunities for Ohio college students.

  • Alumnus’ vision for Detroit is 20/20 Nov 19, 2017 12:15 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Michael Swafford, a Detroit native, returned home after graduation, primarily because that’s where his support system was. But he quickly found a place giving back to the community he loves, both through personal efforts and through GM2020, which has a strong community service component.

  • BGSU 'Give Back. Go Forward.' program Nov 12, 2017 12:00 AM BGSU, with the Ohio Department of Higher Education, has launched “Give Back. Go Forward.” to support BGSU’s Vital Communities Initiative. This program provides community members age 60-plus the opportunity to volunteer at least 100 hours and receive a three-hour tuition voucher — for personal use or to give as a gift to an individual enrolled or planning to enroll at BGSU.

  • International Education Week Nov 8, 2017 2:13 PM Presented by International Programs and Partnerships, the week is a community celebration of global culture and diversity, with free activities open to all, and opportunities to learn about everything from international careers to international travel.

  • Immigrant Ohio conference looks at 'Refugees Past and Present' Nov 7, 2017 11:26 AM Bowling Green State University will host a one-day conference Nov. 14 that addresses the global refugee crisis, featuring refugee stories of displacement, settling refugees and the future of the global refugee situation.

  • Valerie Newell '75 recognized by Barron's as best financial advisor in state Nov 5, 2017 7:12 PM Valerie Newell ’75 was named top advisor in Ohio and No. 4 in the Top 100 Women's Advisors by Barron’s for the second consecutive year. The chairman and managing director of Riverpoint Capital Management also was ranked by Barron's as the No. 14 independent investment advisor in the nation.

  • A taste for helping others Oct 27, 2017 3:30 PM Matthew Hohler ’16 took an unconventional career route with his master’s degree in public health degree from BGSU. He helped form Levanta Coffee, now known as Farmers First Coffee Co., which set out to improve the lives of impoverished coffee farmers in Peru and Honduras by bypassing the middlemen to increase coffee growers’ profits by 50 percent.

  • Winter Wheat Festival celebrates literary camaraderie Oct 25, 2017 9:00 AM “Winter Wheat: The Mid-American Review Festival of Writing” celebrates its 17th anniversary Nov. 2-4. Winter Wheat will take place on the Bowling Green campus and will include guest readings, nearly 50 writing workshops, Q&A sessions with authors, a book fair of literary journals and presses and an open mic opportunity.

  • BGSU recognizes inaugural 10 Under 10 honorees Oct 16, 2017 11:00 AM From teachers and thinkers, to entrepreneurs and creators, leaders and visionaries, risk takers and dreamers, recent Falcon alumni are changing lives for the world. To honor the accomplishments of our recent alumni, the BGSU 10 Under 10 Award has established in 2017. The inaugural class was honored during Homecoming on Oct. 14.

  • BGSU premieres Changing Lives for the World Campaign Oct 16, 2017 12:15 AM More than 350 guests attended the premiere of BGSU’s Changing Lives for the World comprehensive campaign Oct. 13. The special event highlighted four campaign priorities: scholarships to support students in all majors, endowed faculty and staff positions to recruit and retain outstanding educators and coaches, creating state-of-the-art facilities and named academic programs and units.

  • 2017 Academy of Distinguished Alumni honored during Homecoming Oct 16, 2017 12:00 AM The 2017 Academy of Distinguished Alumni ceremony was held on Oct. 12 in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Recognized were Gregory L. Forte ’76, Asim Husain ’95, Robert “Bob” B. Rothermel ’65, Julie A. Schmelzle ’86 and Dr. Tom Shehab ’90.

  • 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.

  • Trio of presentations to address nuclear war and world peace Oct 11, 2017 3:53 PM "Seeking Peace in the Nuclear Era: A Peace Symposium" will be held Oct. 16-19, addressing the dangers of nuclear war and threats to peace facing the world today. Dr. Thomas Snitch gives the Hiroko Nakamoto Peace Lecture; the other speakers will be Gwynne Dyer and Keiko Ogura and Setsuko Thurlow.

  • Always ready for a challenge Oct 6, 2017 4:00 PM Jeff Boutelle, a 1985 graduate of BGSU, has used his wide-based education and yearning to take on challenges to make a significant impact at such companies as Procter & Gamble, Abbott, Nestle, Ernst & Young and University Hospitals of Cleveland. He now leads Pharmavite as its new CEO.

  • Milestones: A Celebration of BGSU School of Art Alumni and 25 Years of Digital Arts at BGSU Sep 27, 2017 4:46 PM The artwork of more than 100 BGSU School of Art alumni will be featured in Milestones: A Celebration of BGSU School of Art Alumni and 25 Years of Digital Arts at BGSU, which opens Sept. 30. The Milestones exhibition will open at 7 p.m. in the Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery Lobby in the Fine Arts Center.

  • Executives in residence join BGSU Sep 27, 2017 3:46 PM Bowling Green State University will welcome three executives in residence starting this semester as part of the University’s executive-in-residence program, which brings thought leaders and industry experts to campus to enrich student learning, aid in faculty development and engage with alumni.

  • American Brass Quintet to perform, teach as Hansen artists Sep 13, 2017 3:34 PM The American Brass Quintet will visit Bowling Green State University Sept. 20-22 to present a free public concert and share their musical and professional wisdom as this year’s artists in residence for the Dorothy E. and DuWayne H. Hansen Musical Arts Series.

  • Alumna to join BGSU as Title IX officer Sep 11, 2017 7:00 AM The University has hired an experienced administrator with a background in Title IX and student affairs to serve in the new position of assistant vice president for student affairs/Title IX officer. Jennifer McCary will join BGSU in January, Dr. Thomas Gibson, vice president for student affairs and vice provost, announced Sept. 8.

  • BGSU recognizes donors at celebratory weekend events Sep 11, 2017 7:00 AM More than 300 members of the Falcon Family joined BGSU on Sept. 8 and 9 to be recognized for their philanthropic support of the University. On Friday evening, President Mary Ellen Mazey hosted a reception for members of the BGSU’s Donor Recognition Societies.

  • Hudson entrepreneur appointed as BGSU trustee Sep 6, 2017 2:52 PM Ohio Gov. John Kasich has appointed Drew Forhan of Hudson, Ohio, to the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees for a nine-year term. The BGSU Board of Trustees elected Trustee Megan Newlove of Bowling Green the chair of the board and Trustee Daniel Keller of Huron, Ohio, vice chair for 2017-18.

  • Alumnus always on target Sep 5, 2017 9:27 AM BGSU’s national championships hold a very proud place in the University’s history, but few know about the national title the ROTC Rifle Team won in 1963. Ed Fell ’65 was part of that championship team before going on to serve as a decorated career as a pilot.

  • The Spirit of Innovation Aug 31, 2017 1:07 PM Dr. Larry Benz '84 embodies BGSU's spirit of innovation. He links the creative approach fostered at the University to his own success as well as BGSU's path forward in the changing landscape of higher education.

  • Alumna launches business venture with collaboration and expertise assistance from the Hamilton Center and entrepreneurial students Aug 25, 2017 4:46 PM What differentiates the BGSU business program from other University programs are the resources it provides to alumni to develop and start business ventures that impact the regional economy and the curriculum focused on hands-on and collaborative learning opportunities which immerse students in real-world business projects.

  • Alumnus opens innovative doors to success for U.S. manufacturing company Aug 25, 2017 4:42 PM A 1983 graduate of BGSU is going beyond business as usual and says success can be embodied in a Michelangelo quote he likes - “The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.”

  • Leading by example Aug 23, 2017 1:00 PM For decades, BGSU's education programs have been turning out exceptional educators who go on to impact lives around the nation. Dr. Rachel Shelley ’94 is one of those proud graduates, and her exceptional work as a high school principal recently earned her the title of Florida Principal of the Year.

  • BGSU alumna a top woman to watch in tech Aug 14, 2017 1:00 AM Inc. Magazine recently named Tiffany Poeppelman ’08 one of “30 Inspirational Women to Watch in Tech in 2017.” Poeppelman, who majored in psychology, is a senior sales performance consultant in sales readiness for LinkedIn, based in London after having served as an evaluation project manager at Google.

  • Signing Off Aug 8, 2017 9:00 AM July 2017 was the end of an era at WEWS-TV, Channel 5 in Cleveland. News anchors Leon Bibb and Lee Jordan signed off for the very last time after a combined 52 years at the television news station.

  • ‘Grit’ is the success factor Aug 7, 2017 12:00 AM August commencement speaker Brady Young, a 1982 graduate in business, advises students to apply determination to be successful in their lives. Young is principal owner of Strategic Risk Solutions and serves as its president and CEO. SRS sets up and manages insurance companies for various business and institutions.

  • New professorship in computer science awarded to Chao Jul 26, 2017 3:15 PM A new professorship in software engineering made possible by prominent BGSU alumni has been awarded to an accomplished member of the Department of Computer Science. Dr. Joseph Chao, associate professor and chair of the department, has been named the inaugural Shantanu and Reni Narayen Endowed Professor.

  • Biking the U.S. for MS Jul 24, 2017 12:00 AM Bowling Green State University alumnae Kaylyn Messenger and Amanda Piorkowski are almost done with a 4,295-mile journey across the country to raise awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis. This is the first leg of a trip that will take them from Maine to Seattle to San Diego to Florida.

  • Principal power Jul 17, 2017 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Michael Hernandez, a principal at one of the most diverse high schools in Wisconsin, was recently named one of the state’s most powerful Latinos. After more than 20 years in education, there’s still a lot he wants to accomplish.

  • City of Dreams Jul 10, 2017 12:15 AM Los Angeles is often called the City of Dreams, but it was the nightmare of Hurricane Katrina that ultimately charted Nicole Lovince’s course to her current home. The BGSU alumna is an actress, vocalist, casting director and assistant director; one of her first roles was Kori in “Pitch Perfect.”

  • Bringing the past full circle Jun 20, 2017 2:41 PM Alumna Anne Tait ’94 used a Gettysburg residency as inspiration for her creations based on memorial art. A noted expert on gravestone studies, Tait layers intricate embroidery with images from memorials, combining historical formats and materials with modern technology to create a haunting series of artworks.

  • 2017 Summer Reading List: Robin Yocum Jun 19, 2017 7:00 AM Whether you’re hitting the beach or relaxing on the porch swing, summer can be a great time to catch up on some reading. To help you get started, we’ve asked BGSU faculty and alumni for suggestions. Tune in throughout the summer as we share their top picks.

  • In Style Jun 12, 2017 7:00 AM BGSU alumna Dawnn Karen ’10 is pioneering a new field, fashion psychology, defined as styling from the inside out by bridging the gap between perception and reality. The psychology graduate has expanded this concept into an academic field now educating students from around the world.

  • Making the news Jun 12, 2017 7:00 AM From covering breaking news on major events, to flying with the Air Force on a humanitarian mission, to meeting the president for dinner at the White House, it has been a whirlwind of a career for news anchor and reporter Blair Miller ’98.

  • Hooked on hockey Jun 5, 2017 7:00 AM Steve Mears ’02, who majored in telecommunications at BGSU, was named the TV play-by-play announcer for the Pittsburgh Penguins. After serving as host of “NHL Now” on the NHL Network, Mears will begin his tenure as voice of the Penguins starting in the 2017-18 season.

  • BGSU alumnus Robin Yocum finalist for Edgar Allen Poe Award May 25, 2017 9:50 AM Robin Yocum '78 was a recent finalist for the 2017 Edgar Allen Poe Awards, presented by the Mystery Writers of America. Yocum, a journalism major at BGSU, was in the running for Best Paperback Original for his novel "A Brilliant Death."

  • Army veteran destined for leadership in fire service May 22, 2017 7:30 AM Charles Swank, a full-time firefighter near Dublin, Ohio, a devoted husband, and father of five enrolled in BGSU's Fire Administration program to put himself in the best position to be promoted in the career in which he is destined to succeed.

  • Falcon Proud May 18, 2017 2:38 PM When Bianca Hutchinson ’06 talks about her mom attending BGSU, she sheds tears of joy and is nothing but proud. It’s like how a parent would speak of their own child, but in this case, it’s a child bragging about her own mother, Marisa Hutchinson ’15, ’16.

  • 2016 Golden Falcon Inductees May 12, 2017 1:53 PM BGSU alumni who have been graduates for 50 or more years were welcomed back to campus on May 9, 2017, for a day of reunion activities and an induction ceremony.

  • Alumni Summer College May 12, 2017 1:39 PM Falcon alumni and friends attended the second annual BGSU alumni Summer College on May 10-12, 2017, for more than 30 non-credit courses, field trips and even living in a residence hall.

  • From class clown to executive dean May 8, 2017 9:05 AM BGSU alumnus William MacDonald, executive dean of regional campuses at the Ohio State University, addressed candidates at the Firelands commencement Saturday, sharing stories of his time on campus and how they shaped him from a class clown into an engaged citizen.

  • Lifetime goals: Be successful, happy, significant May 8, 2017 8:54 AM Anthony Rucci has three degrees from BGSU, and during a commencement ceremony May 5 he bestowed upon the Class of 2017 three wishes: Be successful, happy and significant. Rucci addressed the Graduate College and the colleges of Health and Human Services, Musical Arts, and Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering.

  • Be a beacon May 8, 2017 8:47 AM U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral June Ryan ’84 addressed degree candidates in the College of Arts and Sciences at BGSU's commencement May 6. Ryan received her degree in marine biology and went on to make history in the military. She encouraged graduates to use their degrees to amplify and focus their talents.

  • Promise of possibilities May 8, 2017 8:44 AM BGSU alumna Susan Mucciarone addressed candidates at the commencement program for the colleges of Business Administration and Education and Human Development Saturday afternoon, speaking about the possibilities that lay before them.

  • ‘This University is home to me’ May 8, 2017 8:37 AM Top economist Dr. William (Bill) Easterly takes great pleasure in proving that the East Coast doesn’t have anything on the Midwest when it comes to intellectualism. Easterly was honored at Bowling Green State University’s College of Arts and Sciences commencement May 6 with an honorary doctorate of social sciences.

  • BGSU foundation for real estate success May 8, 2017 8:28 AM David Winstanley first made his mark in chemistry, but it was real estate where he realized his real estate dream. Winstanley received an honorary Doctorate of Business Administration at BGSU’s of Business Administration exercises May 6. He graduated from BGSU in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Chemistry.

  • Achievement honored at 288th BGSU commencement May 3, 2017 1:51 PM Degree candidates at the University’s commencement ceremonies Friday (May 5) and Saturday (May 6) heard from alumni who have gone on to distinguished careers in academia, the Coast Guard and the financial services industry. The Bowling Green campus held three ceremonies, all in the Stroh Center.

  • Current, former players get a leg up at NFL Sports Media Boot Camp Apr 24, 2017 4:28 PM Dick Maxwell ’70 got to show off BGSU’s Michael & Sara Kuhlin Center to current and former professional football players April 19-22 during the fifth annual NFL Boot Camp: Sports Media. The Kuhlin Center is BGSU’s home of the School of Media and Communication, which debuted in Fall 2016.

  • Hans Wildschutte’s work with undergraduate researchers honored Apr 19, 2017 3:05 PM Dr. Hans Wildschutte, biological sciences, received the 2017 Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work. The award recognizes innovative basic research/creative work conducted by individual faculty members in collaboration with undergraduate students and supports collaboration with additional students.

  • Magsamen-Conrad’s work with undergraduates is recognized with Blinn Award Apr 19, 2017 12:51 PM Dr. Kate Magsamen-Conrad, assistant professor in the Department of Communication at BGSU, received the 2017 Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work. The award recognizes innovative basic research/creative work conducted by individual faculty members in collaboration with undergraduate students and supports collaboration with additional students.

  • Earth Week 2017 Apr 12, 2017 2:15 PM Inspiring the community to take “Action Today for a Better Tomorrow” is the goal of Earth Week 2017 (April 17-21). The week includes the popular annual Eco-Fair, guest lectures, an environmental-themed film, a tree planting and the regular Friday Night Lights. All events are free and open to the community.

  • BGSU students pitch business ideas during The Hatch Apr 7, 2017 4:48 PM BGSU student entrepreneurs vied for funds to launch their businesses in a format similar to the television show “Shark Tank” during The Hatch on April 6. This is the fifth year for the event in which alumni investors make equity investments providing real money for students to launch real businesses.

  • ‘Our Dear Bowling Green’ Apr 6, 2017 3:18 PM Alumnus Cory Breth credits his BGSU family with helping him to start his music career. The 2012 graduate has recorded two albums and performed with well-known bands. He’s also a Spanish teacher and worship leader.

  • Three inducted into Hamilton Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Hall of Fame Apr 6, 2017 3:05 PM Three Bowling Green State University alumni were inducted into the 2017 Hamilton Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Hall of Fame on April 5 in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union during Entrepreneurship Week.

  • BGSU alumna keeps BGSU graduates in the supply chain Apr 3, 2017 10:26 AM As a 1998 graduate with a degree in Purchasing & Materials Management/Production & Operations Management, Amanda Christian is the vice president and corporate director of procurement for a major government contractor. She received a sound education at BGSU, and has hired 18 University graduates that bring the same work ethic and foundation to the job.

  • 10 alumni honored at College Alumni Awards event Mar 20, 2017 7:00 AM For more than 100 years, Bowling Green State University has celebrated accomplished individuals for service to their professions, their communities and to the University. On March 18, 10 alumni were honored for their contributions at the College Alumni Awards. Alumni were chosen to represent each of the University’s colleges, highlighting the diverse disciplines of a comprehensive university.

  • Arts and Sciences hosts Common Read lectures Mar 17, 2017 3:00 PM The College of Arts and Sciences is hosting two lectures this month featuring alumni whose talks will address the theme of this year’s BGSU Common Read book, “A More Beautiful Question,” by Warren Berger. David Kennedy and Rick Valicenti are the invited speakers for the college’s Common Read lectures.

  • Family tradition Mar 9, 2017 9:36 AM Michael Gasbarro ’78 looks back at his time at BGSU with fond memories, but, more important, the University is where he learned a vital business lesson. Gasbarro is the CEO of Prime Equipment Group, a family business that manufactures and sells large-scale machines for chicken and turkey processing plants.

  • Westward ho! Mar 9, 2017 9:00 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Randy Haberkamp ’79 turned an interest in journalism into a love for film that continues to this day. Haberkamp is currently the managing director of preservation and foundation programs at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

  • Classroom is a comfortable home for BGSU alumnus Mar 7, 2017 10:51 AM Ray Johnson ’65 left the family farm to get an education, and that launched a career in the academic field that lasted more than four decades. Johnson is grateful that BGSU provided the foundation for his long tenure in education, and has given annually since 1966 to the University.

  • Spiritual struggles and mental health Mar 1, 2017 1:23 PM Phrases like “spiritual struggle” and “experiential avoidance” might not typically be heard in everyday conversation, but a short chat with Bowling Green State University psychology professor Dr. Kenneth Pargament and alumna Dr. Carmen Oemig Dworsky explains why they should be. And why they are important concepts for college students to understand.

  • Successful internship paved the way Feb 27, 2017 9:50 AM Rachel Sieracke signed a contract for a job two days before she graduated from BGSU with a degree in Tourism, Leisure and Event Planning (TLEP) in May 2016. Her achievement didn’t come without a lot of hard work — most notably an internship in Washington, D.C. leading into her senior year.

  • Broadcasting his future Feb 20, 2017 9:40 AM Evan Pivnick, a media production and studies major at Bowling Green State University, realized his hockey broadcasting dream on Feb. 11 when he called the Falcons’ 3-0 victory over Mercyhurst University with Mike “Doc” Emrick during the 50th anniversary of the Ice Arena.

  • BGSU trustees announce private gifts, approve naming of new College of Business Administration building Feb 17, 2017 3:13 PM Private gifts were announced at the BGSU Board of Trustees meeting Feb. 17 that will reshape the Bowling Green campus as well as the student experience in years to come. The board also took action on room and meal plan rates, changes to the academic calendar and new campus facilities.

  • Maurers make visionary investment Feb 17, 2017 2:13 PM With their significant gift, Robert and Patricia Maurer of Bowling Green are providing major support for the new College of Business Administration building at BGSU campus. In recognition of their generous gift, and longtime support of numerous endeavors, the new CBA facility will be called the Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center.

  • University trustees provide support for essential CBA project Feb 17, 2017 2:08 PM The Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center, the new College of Business Administration building at BGSU, has received support from many people, including members of the University Board of Trustees and their spouses. Through their generous gifts, they have made major gifts to help bring this important project closer to reality.

  • A family affair Feb 13, 2017 2:54 PM On a night that celebrated the past there were two clear winners for the future of the Slater Family Ice Arena: BGSU and the community. Those were the sentiments shared Feb. 11 during the 50th anniversary of the Ice Arena by President Mary Ellen Mazey, Scott Hamilton and Scott Slater.

  • Making safer classrooms Feb 13, 2017 2:49 PM BGSU alumna Dr. Cheryl Lero Jonson is currently doing a comparative analysis researching a common active shooter responses – traditional lockdown compared to A.L.i.C.E., or alert, lockdown, inform, counter and evacuate – to help determine which technique is most successful in keeping people safe in intruder events.

  • Life of activism got its start on campus Feb 8, 2017 2:37 PM Nick Licata, a 1969 political science graduate, helped launch the SDS chapter on campus and then led the student body before his post-graduate work took him to Seattle where he was a progressive member of the city council for 18 years. Licata helped push through legislation related to paid sick leave, the minimum wage, and fair housing. He has released a book titled: “Becoming a Citizen Activist”.

  • Dr. Susan K. Lang ‘72 honored as top school superintendent in the state Feb 8, 2017 10:02 AM Dr. Susan K. Lang ’72 was honored as the top school superintendent in Ohio for her outstanding leadership and innovation in education.

  • Beth Macy '86 explores racism in 'Truevine' Jan 30, 2017 7:00 AM BGSU alumna Beth Macy's best-selling "Truevine" is a tale of greed combatted by a mother’s love and persistence, and the emotional, political and financial effects of racism on a single family in rural Virginia. Her book creates an important and unusual window into understanding racism in contemporary America.

  • BGSU alumnus assists in University’s quest to become ‘StormReady’ Jan 18, 2017 9:00 AM As part of its efforts to become a StormReady University, BGSU’s Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Management Office has purchased 200 emergency alert weather radios at a wholesale price thanks to alumnus Karl Strauss ’76, the owner of Alert Works Ltd., which provided the radios.

  • The music man Jan 9, 2017 10:23 AM Through his careful curation, donor management and subject expertise, BGSU’s Music Library and Sound Recordings Archives have come to reflect his expertise and knowledge. Bill Schurk, who retired at the end of December, has given generously with in-kind and cash gifts totaling more than $460,000 to help to expand the Archive’s focus. As a result, the Archive is -- in many people’s eyes -- synonymous with him.

  • Newsmakers get their due Jan 9, 2017 7:00 AM Three of the seven inductees into the Press Club of Cleveland’s 2016 Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame are Bowling Green State University alumni. The induction ceremony was held recently in Westlake.

  • Andrea Sheehy ’96, ‘98, is passionate about helping patients return home Dec 19, 2016 3:06 PM Andrea Sheehy, communication sciences and disorders alumna, earned her B.S. in 1996 and M.S. in 1998. Sheehy was recently appointed as director of therapy operations at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio, a 40-bed facility that is the only freestanding rehabilitation hospital in the greater Toledo area.

  • A bowtie affair with BGSU Dec 19, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Christopher Bernheisel ’98 has always had a love of learning. Bernheisel said it's a trait that was nurtured by the late Dr. Eliot Blinn at Bowling Green State University. Bernheisel, who grew up in Perrysburg, Ohio, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from BGSU in 1998.

  • Belief in self served Duane ‘D.C.’ Crenshaw ’91 well Dec 19, 2016 7:00 AM Duane “D.C.” Crenshaw learned a valuable lesson in 2008. That’s the message the Ohio native and former football player delivered to graduates of the colleges of Arts and Sciences and Education and Human Development during commencement Saturday morning at the Stroh Center.

  • Mark Sirower found his passion at BGSU Dec 19, 2016 7:00 AM It took awhile for Mark Sirower to discover passion during his time at Bowling Green State University, but once he did he never looked back. Sirower changed his major a handful of times at BGSU before graduating in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in finance from the College of Business Administration.

  • Transformational gift secures BGSU Ice Arena future Dec 9, 2016 3:00 PM BGSU graduate Scott Slater has been supporting the hockey program since his days as a student more than 45 years ago, and has continued that effort by hosting Falcon hockey players, providing substantial support for the Bring Back the Glory campaign, and now making a major gift that will secure the future of the Ice Arena, which is an essential part of the greater Bowling Green community. In recognition of his decades of strong support, BGSU will rename the facility the Slater Family Ice Arena.

  • BGSU approves honorary namings, new software engineering degree Dec 9, 2016 1:33 PM The BGSU Board of Trustees at its Dec. 9 meeting approved the naming of a number of campus spaces and facilities in honor of donors as well as initial funding for the next stage of major building upgrades. In addition, the board approved of a new major in software engineering.

  • Alumnus' work plays out on stage, television, big screen Dec 5, 2016 7:00 AM Jack LoGiudice ’74 was introduced to the theater at a very young age, and has never lost the attachment to entertainment. He has had a long career in theater, television and film, as a producer, writer and playwright. His name is associated with such hit shows as “The Walking Dead,” “Sons of Anarchy,” “NARCOS” and “House of Cards.”

  • Students give their time, inspire alumni to give back on Giving Tuesday Dec 1, 2016 9:46 AM BGSU students benefited from the generosity of Giving Tuesday supporters - a national day of philanthropy. More than 230 donors gave $88,979 within 24 hours. This is the third year that BGSU has participated in Giving Tuesday, raising a total of $225,800 for the University on Giving Tuesday.

  • Falcon Family Nov 14, 2016 7:00 AM Max Williamson, 77, graduated with a degree in general business in 1959. He is retired after a long career in the insurance industry. He began a four-year term as chair of the BGSU Foundation, Inc. having served two terms on the foundation board, and as president of the alumni board in the 1980s.

  • Changing lives for the world Nov 8, 2016 12:15 AM On Sept. 30, 2016, nearly 150 guests gathered to honor Robert and Ellen Thompson in the very building named in the couple’s honor. The University’s first Lifetime Achievement Award was given to the Thompsons in recognition of their commitment to their alma mater and to the future of BGSU.

  • Emphasis on experiential learning prepares students for success Nov 8, 2016 12:15 AM Now that Bowling Green State University’s Career Center and Student Employment Services is located on the second floor of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, so much experiential learning is possible: from individual or group internships and co-ops, undergraduate research and field experience, to clinicals and practicums.

  • Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Future Nov 8, 2016 12:15 AM Now that Bowling Green State University’s Career Center and Student Employment Services is located on the second floor of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, so much experiential learning is possible: from individual or group internships and co-ops, undergraduate research and field experience, to clinicals and practicums.

  • Portraits of Philanthropy Nov 8, 2016 12:15 AM When the Falcon Marching Band performs at a home football game, it’s more than lots of music and fancy marching taking place. Every note, every step, and every thread on those uniforms is part of a rich history that dates back nearly a century.

  • Research that can Change the World Nov 8, 2016 12:15 AM When the Falcon basketball and volleyball teams stepped onto courts in Italy, Croatia and Cuba in summer 2016, it wasn’t about winning or losing. For the players and coaches, it was about experiencing new cultures and sharing a passion for their sport.

  • Rich history hits all the right notes Nov 8, 2016 12:15 AM When the Falcon Marching Band performs at a home football game, it’s more than lots of music and fancy marching taking place. Every note, every step, and every thread on those uniforms is part of a rich history that dates back nearly a century.

  • Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center Nov 8, 2016 12:15 AM On Sept. 30, 2016, nearly 150 guests gathered to honor Robert and Ellen Thompson in the very building named in the couple’s honor. The University’s first Lifetime Achievement Award was given to the Thompsons in recognition of their commitment to their alma mater and to the future of BGSU.

  • Telling Our Story Nov 8, 2016 12:15 AM When the Falcon basketball and volleyball teams stepped onto courts in Italy, Croatia and Cuba in summer 2016, it wasn’t about winning or losing. For the players and coaches, it was about experiencing new cultures and sharing a passion for their sport.

  • The language of sport Nov 8, 2016 12:15 AM When the Falcon basketball and volleyball teams stepped onto courts in Italy, Croatia and Cuba in summer 2016, it wasn’t about winning or losing. For the players and coaches, it was about experiencing new cultures and sharing a passion for their sport.

  • Leading the way with data Nov 7, 2016 7:00 AM Saranga Komanduri ’05, ’07 is technical lead at Civis Analytics in Chicago, helping to build its data-science platform. At Civis Analytics, the Bowling Green State University alumnus leads a talented team of software engineers who maintain and build some of the core architecture of the company’s program.

  • Gerontology Alumna continues to thrive in doctoral program Nov 1, 2016 9:12 AM Morgan Bunting, a 2014 graduate of the gerontology program, has continued to pursue her research interests at UMB. She is the first author of a 2016 research article published in Social Work in Health Care, entitled “The Impact of Brief Communication Training among Hospital Social Workers.”

  • Aeronautics achievement Oct 31, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Thomas Snitch ’75, ’15 (Hon.) was honored with a full membership into the International Academy of Aeronautics during the International Astronautical Conference (IAC) in Guadalajara, Mexico. Snitch, the director of federal relations at BGSU, was just one of four Americans in a group of about 35 honorees.

  • Author captures children’s hearts Oct 31, 2016 7:00 AM A book by BGSU alumna Ana Crespo '02 about a Brazilian boy who finds a clever way to make his own soccer ball has earned an award. Crespo received the 2016 International Latino Book Award in the “Best Latino-Focused Children’s Picture Books, Bilingual” category for “The Sock Thief: A Soccer Story.”

  • Remote locations Oct 24, 2016 8:28 AM BGSU alumna Cassie Utt '13 was chosen to participate in the Remote Year program, which brings 75 people from around the world together allowing them to spend a year traveling to 12 different destinations. Those destinations include Dubrovnik, Croatia; the island Ko Tao in Thailand; and Buenos Aires, Argentina - spending a month in each location.

  • Designing a career at YouTube Oct 17, 2016 7:00 AM If you've ever watched videos on YouTube or subscribed to any of the site's channels, chances are that experience was made possible by Bowling Green State University alumna Whitney Taylor '09. Taylor, who played for the Women’s Basketball team, works for Google, and is a senior interaction designer at YouTube.

  • Invaluable internships Oct 17, 2016 7:00 AM Marathon Petroleum Corp. offered Alexa Six a job in October of 2014, and she accepted. Six, however, wouldn’t graduate from BGSU’s College of Business until seven months later. Her dedication to experiential learning had paid off. She had had three internships while enrolled at BGSU, including two at Marathon.

  • Mystery solved Oct 17, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Gary Hoppenstand recently donated a collection of crime, detective and horror fiction to The Ray and Pat Browne Library for Popular Culture Studies at Bowling Green State University. The collection, his third book donation to the University Libraries, has been appraised at $140,000.

  • Orchard Guitar Festival brings jazz legend, newcomers to campus Oct 12, 2016 3:21 PM Jazz guitar legend Pat Martino headlines the second annual Orchard Guitar Festival at BGSU on Friday and Saturday (Oct. 14 and 15). Martino will bring his Organ Trio to the University for the two-day event, which kicks off with Marbin, a progressive jazz-rock fusion band based in Chicago.

  • Alumna receives prestigious sociology Minority Fellowship Oct 12, 2016 3:20 PM BGSU alumna Julia Arroyo ’14 is one of five individuals selected for the American Sociological Association’s Minority Fellowship Program. The national program recognizes and supports exceptional minority Ph.D. candidates. Arroyo, who is pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Florida (UF), worked as a research assistant at the National Center for Family and Marriage Research.

  • Music brings alumna to BGSU - again Oct 7, 2016 9:34 AM Music education alumna Christine (Adamick) Germain will return to BGSU Oct. 24 when the Air Force Singing Sergeants perform in Kobacker Hall. Germain is a soprano vocalist and the superintendent of the group. She joined the Air Force immediately after graduation in 1995.

  • In memoriam: Margaret Tucker Oct 6, 2016 4:10 PM Bowling Green State University mourns the loss of Margaret Tucker, 92, a leader in educational media who, with her husband, Dr. Duane Tucker, was engaged with the development of WBGU-TV and University educational outreach. The couple shared a lifetime commitment to television and telecommunications as an important means of delivering education and instruction.

  • Muriel Hutchinson Strebe ’51 honored with classroom dedication Oct 3, 2016 4:09 PM Muriel Strebe dedicated her life to educating children and now classroom 201 in the Education building is dedicated in her honor. In recognition of her endless support of Bowling Green State University and the College of Education and Human Development, a plaque was unveiled in a recently renovated active classroom, naming the classroom The Muriel Hutchinson Strebe ’51 Classroom.

  • Academy of Distinguished Alumni welcomes four Oct 3, 2016 7:00 AM The 2016 Academy of Distinguished Alumni ceremony was held Sept. 29 in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Bowling Green State University recognized the accomplishments of Katherine Hatton ’74, Mike McGuire ’82, the Honorable C. Ray Mullins ’74, ‘77 and John Prout ’72.

  • Dedicated Falcons Oct 3, 2016 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University proudly honored Robert ’55, '06 (Hon.) and Ellen ’54 (Hon.) Thompson with the Lifetime Achievement Award on Sept. 30 for their commitment to their alma mater and to the future of their beloved BGSU.

  • Trustees approve honorary namings, facilities upgrades Sep 30, 2016 11:55 AM The BGSU Board of Trustees approved the naming of several University facilities to honor supporters at its annual pre-Homecoming meeting, on Sept. 30. In addition, the board also authorized upgrades to the Moore Musical Arts Center, Ice Arena and two campus electrical load centers.

  • Bob Baltz ’57 plans for the future Sep 27, 2016 10:12 AM Bob Baltz ’57 of Seattle has blended different planned giving tools in order to maximize the impact of his life savings. Learn how easy it was for Bob to designate money for his family and fund a BGSU scholarship for a student like himself.

  • Because you Give Sep 27, 2016 10:07 AM Nearly 200 donors from all of Bowling Green State University’s recognition societies attended the annual Celebration of Philanthropy and Donor Recognition event on Sept. 17, 2016. Annual giving, planned giving and transformational lifetime giving were recognized and students thanked donors for their support.

  • 2016 Falcon Family of the Year Sep 19, 2016 7:00 AM The family of Emily Suver, a sophomore in Bowling Green State University’s College of Education and Human Development, was named the 2016 Falcon Family of the Year on Sept. 17 at Doyt Perry Stadium. The Suvers overcame financial troubles to send their daughter to her dream school, BGSU.

  • International relations under the microscope Sep 16, 2016 2:29 PM Drs. Neal Jesse, a professor of political science at Bowling Green State University, and John Dreyer, an associate professor of political science at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and BGSU alumnus, have published “Small States in the International System: At Peace and at War,” a study of comparative foreign policy.

  • Brewing’s odd couple Sep 12, 2016 7:00 AM There’s nothing odd about Ryan and Kristin Scott’s passion for beer and business. The Falcon Flames couple recently celebrated the third anniversary of Odd13 Brewing Co. in Colorado, home to more than 300 craft breweries. Codename Superfan, an American IPA, is the most popular beer at their brewery.

  • Falcon Spark Aug 29, 2016 7:00 AM Alumna Emily Drown chose her profession, nursing, and Bowling Green State University for personal reasons – because of a hospital stay while in high school and BGSU because of its welcoming atmosphere. Now an operating room nurse at the University of Michigan Hospital, Drown credits BGSU for helping her become the person she is today.

  • Style points Aug 12, 2016 7:00 AM Even as a small child growing up in Nigeria, Valentine Ononye was interested in style and quality clothing. The 2003 Bowling Green State University alumnus operates two fashion stores in the Toledo area: V Couture in Perrysburg and V Collection in Sylvania.

  • Chambers honored for teaching, mentorship in theatre Aug 10, 2016 2:40 PM Dr. Jonathan Chambers, graduate coordinator in the theatre and film department, has been named the recipient of a Betty Jean Jones Award, presented by the American Theatre and Drama Society. The award honors individuals who have achieved excellence as college/university teachers and/or scholars and have served as mentors in the profession.

  • Lober brothers look back on storied careers Aug 8, 2016 9:41 AM Brothers John and Bob Lober, both BGSU teacher education graduates, cultivated careers as inspiring teacher-educators for thousands of students and athletes. Over a span of 102 years, the brothers earned numerous athletic awards and achievements without losing site of their roles as being educators first.

  • James E. Dunlap tells graduates to be fearless in taking on the unknown Aug 6, 2016 12:00 PM Banking executive and community leader James E. Dunlap offered BGSU graduates keys to success during summer commencement Aug. 6 at the Stroh Center. Dunlap is senior executive vice president of Huntington Bancshares Inc. He also serves as director of regional banking and The Huntington Private Client Group and oversees Huntington’s 10 regional presidents.

  • A warm, Falcon welcome Jul 28, 2016 11:12 AM Sharon Belkofer, a member of the Falcon Family, introduced President Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night in Philadelphia. Belkofer’s son Lt. Col. Thomas Belkofer, a 1992 BGSU alumnus, was killed in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2010 when a Taliban suicide bomber targeted his NATO convoy.

  • NHL franchise bets on McPhee Jul 21, 2016 5:32 PM In building the NHL’s newest expansion team, the Las Vegas franchise has chosen George McPhee ’82 as the team’s general manager. McPhee, who received the Hobey Baker Award as college hockey’s best player in 1982 at BGSU, was the GM of the Washington Capitals from 1997 to 2014.

  • Open arms Jul 21, 2016 12:13 PM While at BGSU, Shahad Aldoori, a Sunni Muslim from Iraq, served as a graduate assistant for nearly two years in the College of Business’s Career Accelerator Office, helping American and international students find internships and full-time positions. It was in this role that she discovered a passion for helping other students.

  • Intellectual foundation Jul 21, 2016 11:54 AM Dr. Arnold Rampersad ’67, ’68, a BGSU alumnus best known for his biographies on W.E.B. Du Bois, Langston Hughes, Jackie Robinson and Ralph Ellison, received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Harvard University and an honorary Doctor of Humanities from Yale University during the same week in May.

  • Navy’s first female admiral proud of historic role Jul 21, 2016 11:42 AM Dr. Alene Duerk is a northwest Ohio native and the recipient of an honorary Doctor of Human Relations degree from Bowling Green State University in 1973. She was the first woman to be promoted to the rank of admiral in the U.S. Navy. At 96 years old, Duerk reflects on her long career and historic place in the U.S. military.

  • BGSU a true family affair for the Ulreichs Jul 14, 2016 4:59 PM Fred and Lois Ulreich met on a blind date while they were students at BGSU in the 1950s and they maintained a genuine fondness for the University throughout their lives. That connection translated into all four of their children attending BGSU, and all four of them meeting their spouses while they were on campus at BG.

  • Morning person Jul 11, 2016 12:00 PM Alumna Natalie Taylor got her start in sports reporting at Bowling Green State University, but now cohosts Tampa Bay’s newest lifestyle and entertainment show, “Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend.” Taylor says BGSU opened many doors on her way to this dream job.

  • Extra credit Jul 5, 2016 7:00 PM Adam Baggs '93 had an unlikely opportunity to appear on "The Walking Dead" television series. While he enjoyed the experience immensely, he puts his master's of public administration from BGSU to work in a less dramatic way by leading philanthropic support for higher education.

  • Marching orders Jul 4, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU has been well represented for the past 29 years, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future. Chuck Bindis ’10 is getting ready for basic training in the U.S. Navy while Amy Horn ’89 is preparing for her swan song in the Marine Corps Band.

  • Port authority Jul 4, 2016 7:00 AM Jeff Sowecke, a 2007 Bowling Green State University alumnus, has been in the U.S. Army for nine years. He was recognized for his leadership skills June 1, when he was presented with the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award. More than 65,000 people were eligible and only 26 were recognized.

  • Learn ­- Experience - Grow Jul 1, 2016 4:02 PM Dozens of Falcon alumni started a new summer tradition at BGSU’s inaugural Alumni Summer College on June 29 – July 1, 2016. Designed to offer special programming for alumni and friends of BGSU, Alumni Summer College provided a series of educational (and fun) classes, lively discussions and excursions.

  • Golden Falcons soar Jul 1, 2016 3:59 PM Bowling Green State University welcomed 53 Golden Falcons to campus and inducted them as Golden Falcons at the second annual Golden Falcons induction ceremony June 28, 2016. Additional reunion events included a Walk Down Memory Lane event, a Then and Now campus tour, and a presentation about Optimal Aging

  • Legacy of BGSU lacrosse celebrated Jun 27, 2016 3:00 PM Bowling Green’s varsity lacrosse program was in existence from 1965-79 and the Falcons were ranked in the top 25 nationally in five different seasons, and at one point in the mid-1970s won 27 straight league games. BGSU lacrosse won more than 75 percent of its games and three Midwest Lacrosse Association championships. The program celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding with a reunion at the new National Lacrosse Center in Maryland June 24-25.

  • A Brilliant Career Jun 13, 2016 7:00 AM Author Robin Yocum ’78 is thankful for his hometown of Brilliant, Ohio, and his alma mater, Bowling Green State University. Both have inspired and contributed to his career as an accomplished writer. He came from steelworkers, coal miners and railroaders and was the first in his family afforded the opportunity to attend college.

  • Workin' for the Benjamins Jun 13, 2016 7:00 AM Tomeka Kolleh '12 hones her skills in marketing and public relations and actively networks with movers and shakers in New York City until she lands a job with Combs Enterprises, led by chairman, hip-hop recording artist, actor and entrepreneur, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs.

  • A Falcon connection Jun 6, 2016 7:00 AM A Falcon connection brings together two alumnae in North Carolina who transform the lives of children around the world through their work with miraclefeet, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating the disability caused by clubfoot. To date, the nonprofit has provided treatment to more than 16,000 children in 14 countries.

  • Kid at heart Jun 6, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU alumnus Andy Dauterman ’98 secures, manages and oversees residential and commercial projects for Daniels Wood Land, a company in California that specializes in custom tree houses, carvings, shooting galleries, playgrounds, theming and more.

  • ‘Cooperative Wisdom’ Jun 1, 2016 12:00 PM Emeritus professor of philosophy Dr. Donald Scherer and alumna Carolyn Jabs have published a book, “Cooperative Wisdom: Bringing People Together When Things Fall Apart,” that provides clear steps to conflict resolution. They offer five virtues and three concrete practices for each to jump start problem solving.

  • BGSU filmmakers cast a long shadow May 30, 2016 7:00 AM Shadowcast Pictures is a cutting-edge production operation based in Los Angeles, and it involves a number of BGSU graduates, including company founder and president Jay Ellison, who played a role in advancing film production studies at the University.

  • Iron workers May 30, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU alumnus Mike Bishop works with the College of Technology, Architecture & Applied Engineering to create and patent a better golf club. Four BGSU seniors in their capstone class in mechanical design have aided his effort to build an iron that surpasses current market offerings.

  • The White House tops graduate’s customer list May 30, 2016 7:00 AM 1978 graduate Michael Ruggeri is president of Scott Group, a company that provides custom rugs for the ultra high-end of the market, including two presidents. Ruggeri has been with the company for 36 years, serving as its president for the past 25 years.

  • Driven for Ford May 23, 2016 7:00 AM Business grad Clayton Stewart is back at Ford Motor Company, where he served two internships, and is excited about the rapidly evolving manufacturing field – and his opportunity to represent Ford in its “Thirty Under 30” group of young employees who will learn how to be philanthropists.

  • In Memoriam: Delbert Latta '88 (hon) May 12, 2016 3:33 PM The University remembers former Ohio Senator and U.S. Representative Delbert Latta’s ’88 (Hon.) who passed away May 12, one of the state’s most distinguished citizens and a good friend to BGSU

  • Donor support transforms South Hall into the newly named Michael & Sara Kuhlin Center May 9, 2016 7:00 AM A gift from Michael '68 and Sara Kuhlin provides support for the renovated South Hall which will house the School of Media and Communication. The gift builds on previous support provided for student scholarship and leadership.

  • BGSU celebrates 285th graduation May 7, 2016 4:02 PM Bowling Green State University held its 285th commencement this past weekend, with more than 2,200 candidates in the graduating class. Commencement included the presentation of an honorary degree and addresses from alumni.

  • Act with integrity May 7, 2016 7:00 AM When Dr. Dean Bresciani graduated from Bowling Green State University 31 years ago, he never imagined that one day he would be giving a commencement speech to a new class of Falcon alumni. But Friday night the 14th president of North Dakota State University had the opportunity to do just that.

  • BGSU is a launching pad May 7, 2016 7:00 AM Jason “Jay” Crawford addressed BGSU graduates of the Arts and Science colleges during the Saturday morning (May 7) commencement ceremony at the Stroh Center. He told them to “be naïve enough to chase your dreams, be persistent enough to never stop.”

  • Get out of your comfort zone May 7, 2016 7:00 AM Holly Horn’s career path did not follow the expected route for someone with a bachelor’s degree in education. It has spanned over various businesses and organizations, including politics, education, health care, consulting and finance – and that is OK, she says.

  • Board approves faculty contract, administrative fees May 6, 2016 4:03 PM The BGSU Board of Trustees on May 6 approved the next collective bargaining agreement with the BGSU Faculty Association along with new administrative fees for two colleges and the naming of the renovated South Hall.

  • BGHS drama teacher rises to head of the class May 5, 2016 10:26 AM The 2016 Educator of the Year award was presented to Dr. Jo Beth Gonzalez on Monday, May 2 during Teacher Educator Capstone Day. For the past 22 years, she has worked as an educator at Bowling Green High School. In addition to her teaching, she is a published author of multiple books that explore theatre education. The award was presented by Dr. Dawn Shinew, dean of the College of Education and Human Development.

  • BGSU to hold commencement Friday, Saturday May 2, 2016 12:00 AM The University will celebrate its 285th graduation in three ceremonies in the Stroh Center Friday (May 6) and Saturday (May 7). The graduating class includes 2,287 candidates. Speaking will be alumni Maribeth Rahe, Dean Bresciani, Holly Horn, Jason “Jay” Crawford, and D. Craig Rathbun.

  • Giving back to the CBA Apr 18, 2016 7:00 AM Mike and Mary Lee McGranaghan, Falcons Flames who graduated in 1980, have committed $475,000 in gifts to Bowling Green State University, which includes funds for two separate University scholarships and a quarter-million-dollar contribution for a new building for the College of Business Administration.

  • Students abuzz about Austin Hunt ‘13 Apr 12, 2016 9:00 AM Young BGSU alumnus Austin Hunt went from an undecided college student to writer and editor at internet media company BuzzFeed. He credits BGSU and a job at a small BG business for his success. Hunt returned to campus to share his story at TCOM Career Day.

  • Students ‘Hatch’ entrepreneurial ideas Apr 8, 2016 4:00 PM For the last 10 weeks, Hatchlings, BGSU students selected to participate in The Hatch, have been working on business presentations with alumni mentors. This effort culminated in the pitch of their ideas to alumni investors in hopes of obtaining funding to “hatch” their venture.

  • Hall of Fame Apr 8, 2016 3:30 PM Four BGSU alumni were inducted into the 2016 Dallas-Hamilton Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame on April 6 during Entrepreneurship Week: Larry Benz ’84, Lisa A. Clayton ’75, Michael Golden ’69 and Bruce Tucker ’70.

  • Connecting the self to the world through writing Apr 1, 2016 1:00 PM Prominent researcher and 1971 alumnus Arthur P. Bochner will return to the University April 8 as the keynote speaker for the Media and Communication Graduate Student Association Conference. He will present “The Rise of Autoethnography: Stretching Boundaries, Fashioning Identities, Healing Wounds,” at 2 p.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater.

  • 'The Hatch' helped launch unique line Mar 28, 2016 7:00 AM While attending BGSU and earning a degree in graphic design in 2015, Elsa Vogel took part in the entrepreneurial program “The Hatch”, which was the springboard for launching her own business, “Elsa Leigh Designs” and her innovative “Pieces of Me”, a platform for creating personalized clothing and accessories.

  • From Falcon to Mud Hen Mar 21, 2016 10:00 AM Alumna Ann Linenkugel, a tourism, leisure and event planning graduate, now works with many fellow Falcons in the Toledo Mud Hens organization, helping to develop the new Hensville project that goes beyond baseball in playing an important role in the revitalization of downtown Toledo.

  • Reaching for the stars at NASA Mar 21, 2016 7:00 AM Alumna Maria Arredondo is an award-winning education program specialist at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, overseeing the development of educational content based on the work that NASA’s scientists and engineers are doing at the installation, and she serves as the conduit to carry that knowledge to teachers and students throughout this part of the country.

  • Excellence recognized Feb 29, 2016 2:46 PM On Feb. 27, Bowling Green State University honored seven accomplished graduates at the 2016 BGSU College Alumni Awards. Held in the Mileti Alumni Center, the ceremony recognized the impressive professional and civic achievements of the graduates.

  • The art of organization Feb 29, 2016 7:00 AM Kristin DiBacco ‘06 was born to organize. Her passion for organization and helping people has evolved into her successful business, The Serene Space, which has been featured on the TV series “Hoarders.”

  • Facebook Falcon Feb 22, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU business major Matt Kelly landed a job at Facebook working with big name companies to integrate the social media site onto their websites. After spending six years at the company, he decided to take some time off for himself.

  • From the classroom to the interview room Feb 22, 2016 7:00 AM Tyler Johnson was a student in the Master of Accountancy program and last fall, he was back on campus in a completely different capacity. Johnson is a staff audit associate at Rehmann and is now responsible for recruiting BGSU talent for his firm.

  • BGSU Alumni Board of Directors increase student support Feb 19, 2016 12:45 AM The BGSU Alumni Board of Directors unanimously chose to build on the success of the Alumni Laureate Scholars (ALS) program by providing more than $45,000 of support. This new leadership gift will allow ALS to include a sixth student scholar for the incoming class of 2016-17.

  • BG Opera Theater presents 'Cavalleria Rusticana' Feb 16, 2016 10:29 AM BG Opera Theater presents "Cavalleria Rusticana" by Pietro Mascagni Feb. 26 and 28 in the Donnell Theatre of the Wolfe Center for the Arts. Considered one of the classic "verismo" operas, “Cavalleria Rusticana” tells the story of Turiddu, a soldier who returns home to find that his fiancée, Lola, has married another man, Alfio.

  • A family legacy Feb 8, 2016 7:00 AM When twin sisters Alyssa and Katie Almendinger move about the BGSU campus, they view the history, the traditions and the architecture from a little different perspective than most of the other sophomores at the University.

  • Falcon feat Feb 8, 2016 7:00 AM The Bowling Green State University Class of 1965 has continued building on its legacy by providing more than $1.9 million in support for BGSU and its students at the conclusion of its 50th reunion giving campaign.

  • Jumping through hoops Feb 1, 2016 7:00 AM As a member of several championship basketball teams during her days at BGSU, Simone Eli '12, moves with ease inside the world of athletes, competition and high-pressure situations. “Money can’t buy the advantage I have in this industry,” said Eli, who is a sports anchor for the NBC television station in Houston, one of the top 10 television markets in the country.

  • Weathering TV News Jan 25, 2016 7:00 AM Coming into her first year at BGSU, Betsy Kling ’97 was set on becoming a fourth grade teacher. She even chose BGSU because of the reputation of the College of Education and Human Development. But she never thought she would end up on television forecasting the weather. Kling is the chief meteorologist at WKYC-TV in Cleveland. It took a lot of hard work for her to get to where she is today. That hard work started her freshman year at BGSU when she realized that studying to be a teacher wasn’t a good fit for her.

  • A drive for success Jan 18, 2016 7:00 AM It wasn’t easy, it was not smooth sailing, and it wasn’t necessarily much fun, but Pam Heminger remembers a certain management class she took as a BGSU undergraduate student as clearly being life-changing.

  • RallyCap Sports Jan 18, 2016 7:00 AM During the fall of 2014, alumnus Paul Hooker and College of Business student Luke Sims, kicked off RallyCap Sports, a student organization designed to help people with special needs participate in recreational activities. One year later, RallyCap Sports is far exceeding the expectations of Hooker and Sims and is serving as a prototype for universities across the country.

  • Falcon Fighter Pilot Jan 11, 2016 7:00 AM Becky Ohm ‘95 and her husband own a coffee shop within a 15-minute car ride north of Bowling Green State University’s campus, but it’s within a “blink of an eye” when flying in an F-16 Falcon. Ohm should know, she was a fighter pilot for 14 years.

  • Focus on today Dec 22, 2015 10:26 AM BGSU alumnus Emanuele Conti offered some words of wisdom to BGSU’s most recent graduates during commencement ceremonies Dec. 18. Conti, who received a bachelor’s degree in finance in 1989, is now an operating partner for Providence, a premiere global asset management firm with over $40 billion in assets under management across complementary private equity and credit businesses.

  • A gas-powered sled Dec 21, 2015 8:33 AM Mike Hartman ’78 scored 114 goals and handed out 83 assists during his hockey career at Bowling Green State University. These days, Hartman scores in a different way. Every holiday season, the former Falcon standout dresses up as Santa Claus and hands out candy canes to children and other passersby as he cruises around Farmington Hills, Mich., and other Detroit area towns on his Rudolph-red Harley-Davidson.

  • Everyone has a story Dec 7, 2015 7:00 AM That life-changing moment doesn’t always arrive riding on a bolt of lightning. It is not necessarily delivered from the mountaintop, or at the end of the rainbow. For Steve Hartman ’85, it was just another day at college as he was sitting on the steps of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity house. Inside the house phone rang. It was a call letting Hartman know that he had landed an internship at a television station in Toledo.

  • Giving Tuesday Dec 2, 2015 8:00 AM BGSU students benefited from the generosity of Giving Tuesday supporters — a global day of philanthropy following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 341 donors showed their Falcon pride and gave $105,474.23 within 24 hours. This was BGSU’s second year participating in the annual event. Last year, 164 donors participated raising a total of $31,346.97.

  • Finding light in the dark Nov 30, 2015 7:30 AM Brenda Hollis ’68 has seen the most wicked acts of mankind, often in graphic detail too hideous to repeat. Her work as an international prosecutor has brought her face-to-face with individuals involved in war crimes, genocide and a litany of heinous crimes against humanity.

  • Learn, earn and return Nov 30, 2015 7:30 AM In a 60-minute talk at Homecoming 2015, alumnus Derek Eiler ’93 brought a message to students to “learn, earn and return,” a message he clearly takes to heart. He urged young professionals to spend the first third of their career learning, the second earning and the third returning the good fortune by mentoring young professionals, lecturing at your alma mater and giving back to your profession.

  • Tom Specht ’63 Nov 30, 2015 7:30 AM Haggar Clothing Co. was going to advertise wrinkle-free cotton pants for the first time on Jan. 31, 1993, and Specht knew it was going to be a colossal hit.

  • Recognized with prestigious PGA award Nov 9, 2015 2:21 PM Bill Hughes left Bowling Green State University in 1979 to chase his dream of playing on the PGA TOUR. While he didn’t make the tour as a player, he is going on 10 years as the general manager at one of the PGA TOUR's premier courses, TPC Sawgrass, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. And he wouldn’t have it any other way.

  • A people person Nov 6, 2015 1:22 PM On the inside, you might expect the work with a federal law enforcement agency to be all about investigations and arrests, surveillance and apprehensions, and interrogations and court testimony—and it is—but there is one additional overriding element.

  • Alumna finds career happiness Nov 2, 2015 5:00 AM As she headed toward graduation and her future post-college, alumna Corrie Jones knew who she wanted to be her first employer—Owens Corning. Jones had done an internship there and appreciated the company's values and how they shared a passion for her favorite cause—Habitat for Humanity.

  • Fishing and Fine Art Nov 2, 2015 5:00 AM When the season is right, she ties tiny fishing flies on to angel hair thin line and helps her clients cast them about the cool, clear streams that drain the Rocky Mountains. Detail is crucial—the selection, the presentation, the movement—in order to fool the wary rainbow trout that live in those pristine waters.

  • Drinking with the Dead Oct 26, 2015 7:00 AM Inside a former mortuary with a dubious past is a brewery that serves libations with names like Embalming Fluid Imperial IPA, which comes with the apt description—“available when you least expect it.”

  • BG Memories Oct 20, 2015 3:22 PM Most college students start their first months after graduation creating the next path in their lives. From first jobs, to starting fresh in a new city, to starting a family… that time spent in college helps to prepare graduates for what’s next. But they never forget the special memories made during their time on campus. That is especially true for Ryan Fowler and Kevin Goldner, who graduated in 2003 and have created an online t-shirt business called BG Memories to keep their college memories alive.

  • 1980s claim Battle of the Decades crown Oct 20, 2015 2:01 PM BGSU’s Battle of the Decades has concluded with 145 alumni showing their support for current and future Falcons by joining the Battle and being counted for their decade.

  • 2015 Academy of Distinguished Alumni Oct 19, 2015 7:00 AM The Academy of Distinguished Alumni was created in 2011 by Bowling Green State University and its Alumni Association. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the University and was established to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni who have made significant contributions to their chosen professional field and/or through their community involvement. The University is proud to honor those alumni who have inspired their country, state, community and BGSU.

  • The evolution of technology Oct 12, 2015 8:41 AM The journey that brought Seshadri Tangutur ’87 to BGSU was more than transoceanic and lengthy, it was transformational. He arrived on campus in 1985 after a marathon international flight from his native India to John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City, and then an additional leg to Detroit, and finally an airport shuttle ride an hour-and-a-half south to Bowling Green, reaching town in the wee hours of the morning.

  • From BG to the Big Apple Oct 5, 2015 8:00 AM Manhattan’s Upper West Side is a place where life and commerce move at breakneck speeds. In contrast, nearby the spacious Central Park provides some solitude, and the opportunity to downshift from that frenetic environment.

  • #FALCONFAMILY Oct 5, 2015 7:00 AM The brothers of Bowling Green State University’s Kappa Sigma have lived up to their family moniker. Eight years ago, fraternity alumni from 1971-76 got together for a golf tournament and a barbecue in the Cleveland area. It was so much fun it turned into a yearly tradition, meeting on the third Saturday in July.

  • Business Analytics and Intelligence gaining worldwide recognition Sep 25, 2015 8:30 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Trevor Bischoff continues to make his alma mater proud, strengthening the Falcon reputation of producing top students who are prepared for a successful career.

  • Empowering Parents Sep 25, 2015 8:00 AM Even though Maddi Georgoff is barely out of college, she’s creating an innovative program to help parents of K-12 students get involved in their education.

  • Special forces Sep 25, 2015 8:00 AM Dr. Dennis Stuehr knew he had received an unusually strong undergraduate education in chemistry at BGSU when he got to graduate school at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and found himself more than prepared. Almost 35 years later, his faith in his alma mater was reconfirmed when he found at Bowling Green just the expert he needed to continue his research into the critical biological process of nitric oxide (NO) production.

  • Weekend of Philanthropy Sep 22, 2015 2:31 PM More than 300 members of the Falcon Family joined BGSU for the 2015 Celebration of Philanthropy weekend on Sept. 18 and 19. On Friday evening, the University welcomed members of The Presidents Club, which recognizes donors with lifetime giving of $15,000 or more. A highlight of the evening was a tribute to nine generous BGSU supporters who have provided more than $1 million in lifetime giving to the University.

  • A little literacy Sep 14, 2015 3:30 PM In July, the four graduates – Erin Morley ‘10, Jen Brandt ‘99, ‘01, Patrick Hansford ‘83 and Nick Hansford ‘15 – were on a committee responsible for the installation of a Little Free Library at School House Park, just outside of the Dayton suburb of Centerville in Montgomery County.

  • From the Bike to the Board Room Sep 10, 2015 7:00 AM It’s a long, difficult ride in the search for a cure for cancer, but those are miles Steve Daley considers well spent.

  • Alumnus brings Chinese art and technique home to BGSU Sep 2, 2015 2:02 PM Internationally acclaimed artist Xinle Ma has curated an exhibition of established Chinese painters whose work weaves a graceful thread between modern Western and traditional Chinese influences. The exhibit, “Fluent Expression: Modern and Traditional Chinese Painting,” will be on display from Sept. 4-30 in the Willard Wankelman Gallery in the Fine Arts Center at Bowling Green State University.

  • From Firelands to the Far East Aug 24, 2015 7:00 AM Is there a route that will take you from the tiny Ohio community of Willard and the Firelands campus of BGSU to Japan, China, Singapore and the rest of the world and beyond? The answer is profoundly in the positive from Mike Crawford’s perspective.

  • A veteran newsman Aug 17, 2015 7:00 AM Veteran news reporter Roger Weber ‘73 was astounded when his colleagues at Channel 4 in Detroit presented him with the Roger Weber Award on his final day.

  • Beautiful Music Aug 17, 2015 7:00 AM The strings of Charles Gorsuch ’52 went silent about a year ago when the 84-year-old former music teacher and violinist with the Anchorage Symphony passed away in Alaska, where he had lived, performed and taught for nearly 50 years. But those beautiful, whimsical and hypnotic notes Gorsuch coaxed from the thread-like strands will entertain audiences once again

  • Heart of the University Aug 14, 2015 8:00 AM The Bowling Green State University seal is at the heart of campus, and its location will always have a special place in the hearts of Bob ’72 and Mary Stanton.

  • Pitch Perfect Aug 14, 2015 8:00 AM Baseball, maybe more than any other American pastime, is a sport ruled by numbers. For Larry Weiss ‘67, those numbers are 16, 50 and 70. Weiss almost had his dream of playing baseball derailed when he was 16 years old. A pitcher for his Canton Glenwood High School baseball team in the early 1960s, Weiss was covering a play at the plate when he broke his right wrist in two places after a player from the opposing team crashed into him.

  • Goal Getter Aug 3, 2015 6:30 AM Phil Schoen ’87 loved soccer long before it was cool to love soccer. Growing up in south Florida, Schoen discovered the sport that has defined his professional life by watching, of all things, public television. It was there, on PBS, that Schoen stumbled across two weekly highlight shows—“Soccer Made in Germany” and “Star Soccer”—that introduced him to the beauty, passion and intricacies of the global game.

  • Brewed for success Jul 13, 2015 6:30 AM Taylor Rees majored in pop culture at Bowling Green State University, but he also had an unofficial minor: home brewing. His brewing hobby got him in the door at one of the premier breweries in the country, but it was his knowledge of subcultures that helped him successfully open his own brewery this spring.

  • College of Business hatches entrepreneur Jul 6, 2015 7:30 AM Jerrod Witt was destined to become an entrepreneur. “Jerrod was the little kid who got into everything!” exclaimed his mother. “He was always taking things apart and putting them back together in an unusual way but with a purpose. I knew from the time Jerrod was very young that he was going to become an entrepreneur,” she added.

  • University mourns the loss of prominent alumnus, longtime supporter Jun 29, 2015 3:30 PM William Primrose Jr., director emeritus of the BGSU Foundation Board of Directors, passed away June 28. He was 94. Primrose was the retired chairman of The Dickey-Grabler Company, a full-service metal stamping facility in Cleveland. He received his bachelor’s degree in marketing research from BGSU in 1942.

  • Always close to home Jun 19, 2015 7:00 AM This year, Megan Koons made the 1,200-mile gap between Ohio and Denver a little smaller. When the 2004 BGSU graduate realized her dream of moving to Denver in 2011, she didn’t know a soul. But thanks to her, when former Falcons and other Ohio transplants make the same trek, it won’t be so daunting.

  • Beyond the Scoreboard Jun 16, 2015 4:14 PM BGSU athletics victories stretch beyond the championship rings, wall-to-wall trophies, All-American honors, and former Falcons who have gone on to success in professional sports as student-athletes draw on lessons learned to succeed beyond the field of play.

  • Call of the Wild Jun 16, 2015 4:14 PM BGSU athletics victories stretch beyond the championship rings, wall-to-wall trophies, All-American honors, and former Falcons who have gone on to success in professional sports as student-athletes draw on lessons learned to succeed beyond the field of play.

  • Crime & Punishment Jun 16, 2015 4:14 PM BGSU athletics victories stretch beyond the championship rings, wall-to-wall trophies, All-American honors, and former Falcons who have gone on to success in professional sports as student-athletes draw on lessons learned to succeed beyond the field of play.

  • Daring Discoveries Jun 16, 2015 4:14 PM BGSU athletics victories stretch beyond the championship rings, wall-to-wall trophies, All-American honors, and former Falcons who have gone on to success in professional sports as student-athletes draw on lessons learned to succeed beyond the field of play.

  • Falcon Proud Jun 16, 2015 4:14 PM BGSU athletics victories stretch beyond the championship rings, wall-to-wall trophies, All-American honors, and former Falcons who have gone on to success in professional sports as student-athletes draw on lessons learned to succeed beyond the field of play.

  • Introducing the Carillon Society Jun 16, 2015 4:14 PM

  • Learning by Doing Jun 16, 2015 4:14 PM

  • BGSU Launches New Optimal Aging Institute Jun 16, 2015 1:56 PM Can one person make a difference? BGSU faculty and staff prove you can as they challenge students with tough questions, open doors to internship and international opportunities, and guide them through research and publishing processes with extraordinary results.

  • Bravo! BGSU Jun 16, 2015 1:56 PM Can one person make a difference? BGSU faculty and staff prove you can as they challenge students with tough questions, open doors to internship and international opportunities, and guide them through research and publishing processes with extraordinary results.

  • Celebrating the Past; Preparing for the Future Jun 16, 2015 1:56 PM Can one person make a difference? BGSU faculty and staff prove you can as they challenge students with tough questions, open doors to internship and international opportunities, and guide them through research and publishing processes with extraordinary results.

  • In the Spirit of Innovation Jun 16, 2015 1:56 PM Can one person make a difference? BGSU faculty and staff prove you can as they challenge students with tough questions, open doors to internship and international opportunities, and guide them through research and publishing processes with extraordinary results.

  • Michael & Sara Kuhlin Center Jun 16, 2015 1:56 PM Can one person make a difference? BGSU faculty and staff prove you can as they challenge students with tough questions, open doors to internship and international opportunities, and guide them through research and publishing processes with extraordinary results.

  • State of the American Family Jun 16, 2015 1:56 PM Can one person make a difference? BGSU faculty and staff prove you can as they challenge students with tough questions, open doors to internship and international opportunities, and guide them through research and publishing processes with extraordinary results.

  • The Power of One Jun 16, 2015 1:56 PM Can one person make a difference? BGSU faculty and staff prove you can as they challenge students with tough questions, open doors to internship and international opportunities, and guide them through research and publishing processes with extraordinary results.

  • Building a business Jun 11, 2015 10:14 AM What Michael Dustman ’73 saw in the Alpha Tau Omega house more than 40 years ago was not just the fraternity’s chapter president. His close friend Rick DeSilva ’74 was a leader who could organize groups of people with a variety of talents and get things done. DeSilva had that unique ability to energize the room.

  • The Power of One Jun 3, 2015 7:00 AM BGSU faculty and staff embrace their role in preparing students for meaningful futures. They are accessible, willing to share their time and knowledge, and eager to work in partnership with students. Faculty and staff challenge students with tough questions, open doors to internship and international opportunities, and guide them through research and publishing processes. Sometimes it is simply a helping hand or sympathetic ear that makes a difference for students.

  • Embrace the unexpected May 11, 2015 9:05 AM Dr. Thomas Snitch said he found his life’s passion standing in the middle of the Serengeti plains in Kenya. After working for decades as a nuclear weapons negotiator, and then with some of the world’s largest companies, he was given a choice.

  • Alumnus takes on world's toughest endurance bicycle race May 8, 2015 2:00 AM Former Falcon Baseball player Terry Bork ’70 recently visited campus at the end of a 120-mile training ride in preparation for the 878-mile Race Across the West in mid-June. He rode in from Hudson, Ohio, where he and his wife Kay had been visiting their son after another training ride from Cincinnati during which the endurance bicyclist had covered 221 miles in just over 12 hours.

  • From head, to hands, to glass Apr 27, 2015 7:30 AM Adam Goldberg ’11 welcomes guests at the Toledo art gallery he owns with a couple of friends. Some are here for classes in glass blowing, while others inquire about purchasing the affordable contemporary glass pieces created by Goldberg and his colleagues.

  • Once a Falcon, Always a Falcon Apr 23, 2015 9:09 AM The deep bonds shared by Bowling Green State University alumni were honored at the inaugural Golden Falcons induction ceremony April 22. Golden Falcons are alumni who have been graduates for 50 or more years. BGSU welcomed 44 Golden Falcons to campus and inducted them as Golden Falcons with a medallion crafted exclusively for this group of esteemed alumni.

  • Fraternity Leadership Paves the Way to Success Apr 20, 2015 1:30 PM What Michael Dustman ’73 saw in the Alpha Tau Omega house more than 40 years ago was not just the fraternity’s chapter president. His close friend Rick DeSilva ’74 was a leader who could organize groups of people with a variety of talents, and get things done. DeSilva had that unique ability to energize the room.

  • Fighting for Detroit Apr 20, 2015 7:00 AM Juvenile probation officer, high school science teacher, airport worker and mortgage banker are just a few of the titles 2003 alumna Janee Ayers had to take on to make ends meet in the leaner years.

  • Robert Kruse’ 49 Apr 15, 2015 12:00 AM Robert Kruse has spent his whole life thinking about cars. The 88-year-old entrepreneur has worked for top-selling dealerships all over the U.S., from Ohio to Minnesota to Washington state, but there’s one car he’ll never forget — his first.

  • From Broadway to the Small Screen Apr 13, 2015 8:58 AM Theatre alumnus Christopher Moeller ’08 is a production electrician who works on major live television shows. Those shows include the NBC productions of “The Sound of Music” and “Peter Pan,” as well as the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Times Square.

  • Teaching with passion Mar 30, 2015 7:00 AM Dedication. Enthusiasm. Passion. When asked to describe what Kathleen McGrady ’81 is like as a mentor and teacher, these are the three words most used by her students and colleagues. Her passion for teaching music is one of the many reasons McGrady was named Ohio Music Education Association’s (OMEA) Music Educator of the Year.

  • Bringing history to life Mar 23, 2015 7:00 AM When students decide they don’t want history class to end, their teacher must be doing something right. That’s the case at Waynesfield-Goshen Schools, a small K-12 school system in rural Ohio where Joe Foster teachers American History, World History, Government and Economics, Civil War, and Defining Moments in History. With a total enrollment of just 550 students, every high school student has Foster for at least one class and often leaves wanting more.

  • Blended for success Mar 9, 2015 7:30 AM Jodi Berg ’88 took her great-grandfather’s kitchen product company he founded in 1921 and fast-tracked the Vitamix Corporation into a market leader. Because of her innovative success, she was named a 2014 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of the Year Award for Family Business. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the nation’s most prestigious business awards and it goes to a leader and innovator who has grown a company without compromising values and tradition.

  • When opportunity knocks Feb 23, 2015 7:30 AM Jeff Witjas left college faced with the same quandary that many students encounter. With a degree in hand, he looked out at the world beyond BGSU and wondered, now what?

  • Community mourns loss of retired professor, donor and student advocate Feb 18, 2015 8:46 PM Award-winning photographer, revered photojournalism professor and dedicated alumnus and donor James R. Gordon died Feb. 14 after a brief illness.

  • Falcon Flames Tell Newlyweds’ Wedding Stories with Style Feb 18, 2015 7:15 AM For Ben Hartley, his oil painting background has provided a tremendous advantage to being a photographer. “My oil paintings were figure paintings; on top of it, they were photorealistic figure paintings. In order to make a really great painting, I had to take a really great photo because I based all of my work off of photographs. That’s really how my photography blossomed. I’ve always been fascinated with people. People are the most interesting things… the most important things on this world. To paint anything else but a person, I’ve always struggled with. I feel like photographing anything else besides a person is a struggle, too. I think that people in general – the connections we have – inspires me to keep taking pictures,” said Hartley, 28, who graduated from BGSU in 2009 with a BFA in 2-Dimensional Studies.

  • Married Mascots Feb 9, 2015 7:00 AM One couple’s story has another BGSU connection as they were the University’s beloved mascots, Freddie and Frieda. Alex ’06 and Kristen ’07 Wright are two out of only three Falcon mascot marriages. Alex was Freddie his senior year after completing a term as student body president the previous year. When asked what prompted him to become the mascot, he said, “My earliest memories and pictures of Bowling Green are with ‘the birds’. It looked like fun, a different way to give back, and a way to spread my childhood Falcon spirit to my fellow students.”

  • 2014 CAA Recipients Jan 1, 2015 12:00 AM Bowling Green State University is proud to recognize outstanding, notable and accomplished alumni at the 2014 College Alumni Awards. Please join us in congratulating the 2014 College Alumni Award recipients:

  • Embracing the Unexpected Dec 21, 2014 12:15 AM Jennifer Higdon’s life has been full of surprises. The BGSU alumna and composer admitted during her commencement address on Dec. 19 that much of her success, both personally and professionally, would likely have never happened had she stuck with her original plan at the University to become a professional flutist.

  • The “four R’s” to success Dec 21, 2014 12:15 AM Eileen O’Neill ’90 said she can trace her enormous success to the “four R’s”—relationships, responsibility, risk taking and working “really, really hard.” O’Neill, the brains behind such hit shows as “19 Kids and Counting” and “The Little Couple,” truly paid her dues to reach her current position of Global Group President of Discovery Studios. O’Neill was the BGSU commencement speaker Dec. 20 and also received an honorary doctorate.

  • BGSU alumnus’ donation to support international opportunities for students Dec 15, 2014 9:15 AM A Bowling Green State University alumnus has committed an additional $100,000 to expand international opportunities for students at the University.

  • Giving Tuesday Dec 3, 2014 5:30 PM BGSU students will benefit from the generosity of Giving Tuesday supporters — a national day of philanthropy following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The day is a way to remember the spirit of the holiday season by donating to a favorite charity or organization. 164 donors showed their Falcon pride and gave $31,346.97 within 24 hours. This was BGSU’s first year participating in the annual nationwide event.

  • ‘Shane’ first edition among collection donated by Hoppenstand Dec 1, 2014 11:09 AM Dr. Gary Hoppenstand ’82 ’85 discovered the allure of comic books at an early age. By the time he was 16 years old and mowing lawns to earn money, he was already a bona fide collector.

  • From cellist to country-rock Dec 1, 2014 12:15 AM He trained for years to fulfill this dream, attending BGSU on a music scholarship and earning a bachelor's degree in cello performance from the College of Musical Arts in 2005.

  • Harold Flagg ’49 named to French Legion of Honor Nov 10, 2014 12:18 PM Harold Flagg ’49 went to France in 1945 to finish fighting a war, and he ended up head over heels in love with a language, a culture and a people. Nearly 70 years later, that romance is still afire.

  • Teaching and learning in Alaska Oct 27, 2014 7:00 AM When you think of Alaska, a beautiful landscape with an abundance of wildlife and forests comes to mind. But there’s a small part of the state that is completely different and challenging in many ways. That’s where BGSU alumnus Doug Avery, ’96 is beginning his new career in school administration.

  • Together We Rally Oct 27, 2014 7:00 AM A successful alumnus, a motivated student and a mutual passion to help others are the catalysts behind a new BGSU program that will serve as a prototype for universities throughout the nation.

  • Alumna, arts patron Mary Wolfe dies at 82 Oct 24, 2014 4:14 PM Bowling Green State University is saddened to learn of the death of Mary Wolfe ’68, on Oct. 23. She was an alumna, a former art history faculty member and gallery director and, with her husband, Frederic (Fritz), a longtime and generous supporter of the arts at BGSU and around the region.

  • The Hansen Music Fellowship program raises the bar for music scholarships Oct 20, 2014 7:00 AM To attract the brightest students, universities traditionally offer the best scholarships. But when it comes to convincing top music students to choose BGSU over, say, Julliard or Indiana University, even the most generous academic and music scholarships are no longer enough. Dr. DuWayne and Dorothy ’62, ’69 Hansen hope their initiative for the most talented music students will be too good to refuse.

  • Weighing in with Karen Miller-Kovach Oct 13, 2014 7:30 AM It’s the diet that has helped millions of people lose weight effectively and has been rated the best plan for weight loss by U.S. News & World Report. BGSU graduate Karen Miller-Kovach, ’77, is the lead researcher behind the Weight Watchers POINTS® and PointsPlus® systems.

  • Global connections Sep 29, 2014 7:00 AM With a career in international banking that spans more than 20 years and many countries, Sheila Spradlin Reich ’87 has developed, managed and executed banking strategies for large corporate, international, treasury management, public funds, higher education, nonprofit, private business and government entities and financial institutions.

  • Nixon expert Luke Nichter to speak at BGSU Sep 26, 2014 9:14 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Dr. Luke Nichter will take audiences on “A Journey with Richard Nixon: A Decade of Listening to the Nixon Tapes from Ohio to Texas” during his return to BGSU Sept. 30.

  • Beth Macy ’86 : Storyteller Sep 22, 2014 7:00 AM One of the first assignments in Beth Macy’s introduction to magazine writing class at BGSU was to write a personal essay and then pitch the story to magazines. Macy says the instructor, Vickie Hesterman, told the class that any student who got published would receive an automatic A in the class.

  • Alumnus Soars Jul 28, 2014 7:00 AM Having spent his entire career in the military, before retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant (E-8) Robert Gauthier decided to advance his education and career by completing a bachelor’s degree. At about the same time he retired from the Air Force in October 2013, he received a Bachelor of Science in Technology degree from BGSU, though he never stepped foot on the campus. His degree in learning design and technology (LDT) was done completely online and during times that were convenient for him to “attend classes.”

  • BGSU alumnus named 2014 NFF Gold Medal Recipient Jul 10, 2014 8:53 AM The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced BGSU alumnus George Weiss will be the co-recipient of the 2014 NFF Gold Medal.

  • A Change in the Weather May 26, 2014 7:00 AM From a very early age, Theresa Pollick was simply infatuated with the weather. She could envision herself as a television meteorologist, braving a howling wind and horizontal snow to face the camera and detail Mother Nature’s nasty side.

  • Birth of a Novel May 19, 2014 7:00 AM Award-winning short story writer Anthony Doerr ’99 has a new novel more than 10 years in the making, about World War II, blindness, children, a mythical diamond, the power of radio and the ways people try to be good to one another.

  • BGSU alumna wins ‘Top Teacher Search’ May 14, 2014 3:56 PM The day started off like any other for intervention specialist Stacie Starr ’06 (Master of Education). Little did she know in just a few short hours she’d be getting the surprise of a lifetime.

  • Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2014 May 9, 2014 8:30 AM In a formal black-tie ceremony, four world-class innovators were honored on April 10 for their successful achievements - Earle Malm ’71, Valerie Newell ’75, Lori Steele-Contorer ’86, and Kermit Stroh ’02 (Hon.). These alumni were inducted into the Dallas-Hamilton Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame, joining 30 other entrepreneurs who have already been honored.

  • Falcon Family Apr 28, 2014 12:00 AM When it was time for Max Williamson to go off to college, there was no doubt about where he would be going. A well-worn path to a great education had been laid out for him, as the last in a family of 12 children. A parade of his siblings had attended Bowling Green State University and they showed the way, while a generous aunt with a lifetime investment in higher education made certain that Max and his brothers and sisters had a home away from home during their time at the campus.

  • Bylsma brings elite credentials to U.S. team Feb 10, 2014 6:30 AM Dan Bylsma ’92 is making his first appearance as head coach of the U.S. Olympic men’s ice hockey team at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The honor comes as no surprise given his record of success in the National Hockey League. Since taking over the reins of the Pittsburgh Penguins midway through the 2008-09 season, Bylsma has become one of the elite head coaches in professional hockey.

  • Dedicated to civic engagement Feb 3, 2014 6:45 AM Joan Gordon was an icon in Bowling Green for decades. Involved in almost-too-many-to-count civic organizations, she was known for her attention to detail; her commitment to the city, its businesses, organizations and people; and for her ability to get things done.

  • Thriving writers Feb 3, 2014 6:45 AM BGSU alumna Monica McFawn Robinson didn’t expect to win the Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction when she submitted her collection of short stories, “Bright Shards of Someplace Else,” to the University of Georgia Press.

  • Online learners Jan 27, 2014 2:07 PM Sitting at her daughter Jacqueline’s undergraduate graduation, Ann Frake began to think of resuming her education. She had received her bachelor’s degree in English from Northern Illinois University over 30 years ago.

  • Volunteering in Ecuador Jan 18, 2014 2:07 PM When you think of service projects, building a house, raking some leaves or painting a fence for someone in need might come to mind. But what about carrying bags of sand or buckets of water from a river in the Amazon? Kendra Simon ’04 got to experience that and much more after being chosen as one of 30 Disney company employees who embarked on a service global volunteer trip to Ecuador.

  • 2013 CAA Recipients Jan 1, 2014 12:00 AM Bowling Green State University is proud to recognize outstanding, notable and accomplished alumni at the 2013 College Alumni Awards. Please join us in congratulating the 2013 College Alumni Award recipients:

  • Pro athletes emerge during first 50 years of Falcon Club Nov 25, 2013 11:18 AM Behind the past 50 years of unforgettable moments in BGSU athletics is a group of exceptionally devoted fans: Falcon Club. These Falcon loyalists support athletic scholarships, supply uniforms and training equipment, and cheer for their favorite teams.

  • Suspension of disbelief Nov 4, 2013 9:46 AM “The next time you go to a concert, look up,” said BGSU alumnus Bill Auld. The several tons of scenery and rigging you see has all been carefully planned and executed to seamlessly maintain the magic of theater. Auld has the unusual job of calculating how to make people and all types of things “fly” on stages ranging from small churches to theaters to large arenas. He is one of only a few hundred people in the world who work professionally at this.

  • BG vs. UT rivalry at Marathon Petroleum Oct 21, 2013 10:52 AM The Battle of I-75 is the long-standing rivalry between Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo. But one northwest Ohio company took that rivalry to a whole new level and used the friendly competition to support a good cause.

  • Under the wire: Alumnus garners retailers' support with new plus-size lingerie brand Oct 14, 2013 1:10 PM A new full-figured lingerie brand now being stocked by national retailers is the venture of a BGSU alumnus of the Sidney A. Ribeau President's Leadership Academy (PLA). Vontoba "Von" Terry '03 of Frisco, Texas, partnered with his wife, Psychelia, to found Urban Intimates, a trendy line of undies and unmentionables for curvy and plus-size women.

  • BGSU alumni keep Ohio company rolling along Sep 30, 2013 9:01 AM It's a company that prides itself on keeping our highways safer by developing and manufacturing leading-edge products and systems for the tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles you see on the road every day. It's a trailblazing company that saturates itself with talented employees whose skills are developed, among other ways, through co-op assignments and development programs in areas such as finance, supply chain and engineering. And it's a company that stands at 29 and counting in BGSU alumni, including president and CEO Joe McAleese '81 and '82.

  • Lights, Camera, Robots Sep 16, 2013 9:08 AM Weigl Works's credit card statement included a roller coaster car, robotic components, last minute flights and a lot of snacks at theme parks, which led representatives at American Express to inquire about the business operated by two Falcon alumni.

  • From couch surfing to riding waves on 'Deadliest Catch' Aug 19, 2013 1:56 PM BGSU alumnus Brad Carper '03 experiences the great outdoors from the perspectives of real people in one of the world's most extreme cold climates - northern Alaska - for his work on various documentary and reality television programs like the Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch."

  • Teachers of the Year Aug 19, 2013 1:55 PM As a new school year begins with fresh new supplies, classmates and teachers, some BGSU alumni are going back to school with the distinction of being named among the best educators in the nation.

  • First MBA grad created scholarship to honor retired dean Jul 29, 2013 3:31 PM A new graduate scholarship created by the first BGSU student to earn an MBA will honor the man who is both creator of the program and former dean of the College of Business Administration: Dr. William "Bill" Schmeltz.

  • Father and son share falcon bonds Jul 22, 2013 3:43 PM The story begins with William Primrose Jr. ’42 who is one of the few living alumni to have known all of BGSU’s presidents. William remembers visiting campus as a prospective student with his mother and father. “We were just walking around when a man came over to shake our hands. He said, ‘Hello, I’m President Homer Williams.’ Well, we were just so impressed that the president would come out to meet us. I knew right then that Bowling Green was where I wanted to be,” said William.

  • Creating art through faith Jul 22, 2013 3:40 PM Artists often have faith in coming up with unique ideas for their next sculpture or painting. But one artist and BGSU alumna combines her faith in God with her love of art. Sister Jane Mary Sorosiak '83 is a Sister of St. Francis who received her master's degree in art at Bowling Green State University in the 1960s. Today, she weaves together art and faith to further her ministry by creating beautiful and inspiring ceramic murals for churches and other buildings.

  • Harbaugh Falcon Spirit! Jul 1, 2013 11:38 AM Falcon fans across the nation went wild when Jack Harbaugh ’61, ’63 opened his Super Bowl XLVII Media Center interview with an enthusiastic shout out to Bowling Green State University and legendary Hall of Fame Coach Doyt Perry.

  • Alumna makes history May 20, 2013 10:36 AM Being promoted to the rank of rear admiral in the United States Coast Guard is a great achievement. Being only the third woman to serve as the military aide to a U.S. President (Bill Clinton), and now to Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, is making history.

  • The NFL comes to campus May 20, 2013 10:35 AM Dick Maxwell '70 looked around the room and saw the makings of a pretty decent football team. But this collection of quarterbacks and linebackers and wide receivers was not there to work on passing and blocking and tackling. The group of 20 current and former National Football League players came to BGSU with their next career in mind.

  • Falcon Flames create new four-year scholarships at BGSU May 13, 2013 10:37 AM Paul Joseph Hooker was born in Orrville, Ohio in 1952. His mother died when he was 7 years old, and his father, who worked on the railroad, raised him and his four siblings. He matriculated to Bowling Green State University after graduating from Orrville High School in 1971. It was there that he met is partner for life, Nadine Margo Plasteras.

  • From football star to music man May 13, 2013 10:37 AM Before running to gigs as Detroit's "blues man," Paul Miles '74 was running down field for the Falcons. The performer recently reflected on his award-winning music career, and how it accidentally started at Bowling Green State University.

  • General Anita Gallentine among BGSU commencement speakers Apr 26, 2013 3:39 PM Bowling Green State University will celebrate its 276th graduation in three ceremonies in the Stroh Center on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4. The total number of diplomas being awarded is 2,092, including 380 degrees granted through the Graduate College.

  • Rick Valicenti ’73 empowers art students to trust their creativity Apr 12, 2013 1:00 AM Rick Valicenti ’73 is a celebrated graphic designer who leads an award-winning design firm and is recognized by the White House for his lifetime contributions to his industry. But none of that matters much during the alumnus’s visits to BGSU, because his focus is building the confidence of students.

  • The man behind the medals Apr 8, 2013 8:48 AM As a strength coach with the United States Olympic Committee, Rob Schwartz '00, Colorado Springs, Colo., helped at least 30 Olympians to capture medals this summer games. He was busy behind the scenes of the London 2012 Olympics, a decade after his first job as a strength coach for Falcon Athletics.

  • Alumni honors professor for fueling his energy research Mar 20, 2013 11:30 AM Upali Weerasooriya '77 of Austin, Texas has developed new ways to draw every precious drop of fossil fuels out of existing oil wells through his chemical research of surfactants.

  • Inaugural arrangements Feb 4, 2013 3:23 PM For many, the opportunity to live their life's dream takes a backseat to life's realities, but not so for Ryan Nowlin, BGSU alumnus and staff arranger for the“President's Own” United States Marine Band. However, daring to believe he could live his dream propelled Nowlin last month into a spotlight he could never have predicted, when he had the“amazing and humbling” opportunity to participate in the Inauguration of President Obama, including arranging pieces for Kelly Clarkson and Beyoncé.

  • Otto Schoeppler ’47, ’79 (Hon.) receives Legion of Honor Jan 7, 2013 2:39 PM Otto Schoeppler '47, '79 (Hon.) was recently appointed a "Chevalier" of the Legion of Honor by decree of the president of France during the Sarkozy administration. The Legion of Honor, or Légion d'honneur, is France's highest order, or decoration, that recognizes military and civilians alike for their bravery or honorable service to the country.

  • Heathcock lights up literary world Dec 3, 2012 2:09 PM Alan Heathcock left Bowling Green State University in 1996 with his Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. He returned to speak at the Winter Wheat Festival of Writing in November and to read from his collection of short stories, “Volt.”

  • Falcon Flames Face Weather Trifecta Nov 16, 2012 2:10 PM As driving rains, pounding surf and howling winds from Hurricane Sandy converged on the town of Ho-Ho-Kus in northern New Jersey, residents were ordered to evacuate. However, as a lieutenant in the Volunteer Ambulance Corp., emergency medical technician (EMT), and a member of the community Office of Emergency Management (OEM), First Responder Gordon Hamm ’87 needed to stay and face the forces unleashed by Mother Nature and all the ensuing havoc.

  • 2017 ADA Recipients Dec 1, 2011 12:00 AM The Academy of Distinguished Alumni was created in 2011 by Bowling Green State University and its Alumni Association. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the University and was established to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni who have made significant contributions to their chosen professional field and/or through their community involvement. The University is proud to honor those alumni who have inspired their country, state, community and BGSU.

  • 2018 ADA Recipients Dec 1, 2011 12:00 AM The Academy of Distinguished Alumni was created in 2011 by Bowling Green State University and its Alumni Association. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the University and was established to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni who have made significant contributions to their chosen professional field and/or through their community involvement. The University is proud to honor those alumni who have inspired their country, state, community and BGSU.

  • 2019 ADA Recipients Dec 1, 2011 12:00 AM The Academy of Distinguished Alumni was created in 2011 by Bowling Green State University and its Alumni Association. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the University and was established to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni who have made significant contributions to their chosen professional field and/or through their community involvement. The University is proud to honor those alumni who have inspired their country, state, community and BGSU.

  • 2022 ADA Recipients Dec 1, 2011 12:00 AM The Academy of Distinguished Alumni was created in 2011 by Bowling Green State University and its Alumni Association. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the University and was established to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni who have made significant contributions to their chosen professional field and/or through their community involvement. The University is proud to honor those alumni who have inspired their country, state, community and BGSU.

  • Academy of Distinguished Alumni Dec 1, 2011 12:00 AM The Academy of Distinguished Alumni was created in 2011 by Bowling Green State University and its Alumni Association. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the University and was established to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni who have made significant contributions to their chosen professional field and/or through their community involvement. The University is proud to honor those alumni who have inspired their country, state, community and BGSU.

  • Alumna Julia Hage passionate about public health Hage’s journey at Bowling Green State University began in pursuit of a degree in biology, but as she entered her senior year she enrolled in an introduction to public health course that sparked a deeper interest. She became passionate about the world of health and understanding the disparities in access, prevention and care that occur worldwide.

  • BGSU alumnus named best Ohio TV reporter by Associated Press BGSU alumnus Duane Pohlman was recently named best Ohio TV reporter by the Associated Press. He is an investigative reporter for WKRC-TV, Channel 12, in Cincinnati, where he has worked since September 2016. Prior to landing his current position at WKRC, Pohlman worked at several television stations across the country.

  • BGSU celebrates history-making Changing Lives for the World fundraising campaign Launched in 2014, the Changing Lives for the World campaign raised $255 million in total, with $101.7 million raised for scholarships and student aid.

  • BGSU recognizes 2018 10 Under 10 honorees From basketball coaches and photographers, to environmentalists and advocates, leaders and visionaries, risk takers and dreamers, recent Falcon alumni are changing lives for the world. To honor the accomplishments of our recent alumni, the BGSU 10 Under 10 Award was established. The 2018 class was honored during Homecoming Oct. 12.

  • BGSU supports local agencies BGSU campuses in Huron and Bowling Green, as well as BGSU at Levis Commons, are supporting local health and safety agencies by donating PPE supplies and providing facilities to organizations in both communities.

  • BGSU to hold commencement Dec. 13, 14 Bowling Green State University will celebrate its 296th graduation in two ceremonies at the Stroh Center Dec. 13 and Dec. 14. Alumnae addressing the candidates include Sheryl Maxfield ’81 and Laurie Stevenson ’88, who are both members of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s Cabinet. The December graduating class includes 1,047 candidates.

  • Chorale group takes talents on the road thanks to crowdfunding BGSU’s student chorale group put their musical talents on display for audiences all over the Midwest earlier this spring as part of a multi-state musical tour made possible by donations from BGSU alumni and other supporters.

  • Class of 1974 50th Class Reunion

  • College Alumni Award recipient Tom Ullom We were very pleased to honor criminal justice alumnus, Mr. Tom Ullom ’93 at the Annual College Alumni Awards Ceremony on March 18. Recipients are selected from each college to acknowledge and celebrate their accomplishments for their service and work in their respective fields.

  • Falcon Club Member Spotlight Scott Miller was the first person in his family to graduate from college; his sister Molly, also a BG graduate, was the second. BG was where he became a responsible student and a mature adult. His BG experiences were vast and, even starting a year late, proved perfect timing for him.

  • Falcon Club Member Spotlight Jon Caraccilo describes why he gives in one word, pride. For the accomplishments of all students both in the classroom and on the athletic fields, he is exceedingly proud of BGSU and his ability to maintain a close relationship with his alma mater since walking campus as a student 25 years ago.

  • In Memoriam, Spring 2020

  • Mary-Jon Ludy recognized for supporting student research Dr. Mary-Jon Ludy, assistant professor of food and nutrition, received the Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year Award handed out each year by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS) to outstanding faculty mentors based on student nominations. CURS supports and fosters undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activities across all disciplines.

  • Shore, Traul appointed to BGSU Board of Trustees Amy Shore, of Bexley, Ohio, and Howard Traul, II of Bellefontaine, have been appointed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees. Shore will complete the term of former trustee Karen Morrison and will serve until 2022. Traul will serve a nine-year term.

  • Summer Experience: Shadowcast internship brightens film students' summer Jillian Riley, a film production major at Bowling Green State University, spent the summer in California at Shadowcast Pictures, founded and owned by BGSU alumni Jay and Chrissy Ellison.

  • Swimming/Diving Reunion Former Falcon swimmers and divers were recognized at an all-program reunion held in conjunction with the November 9 meet vs. Marshall. Alumni from both the women’s and men’s programs were recognized during the meet's break, with special attention paid to the accomplishments of Dr. Jean Bailey Campbell.

  • University Advancement BGSU Alumni stay connected with regional networks, affinity groups, special events and opportunities to make gifts to support students, professors and programs.

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