Graduate College News Stories

BGSU Online helps alumna advance her career with U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force Feb 19, 2025 8:15 AM Working full-time as a technical uniform designer for two U.S. military branches, Alexis Anton obtained her MBA 100% online.

BGSU Online provides flexible path for educator to advance advocacy for students with disabilities Feb 4, 2025 8:00 AM Kate Dedrick found the perfect fit in BGSU Online’s master's program in secondary transition, balancing coursework with demanding family responsibilities.

Improving water quality: BGSU research finds reduced levels of harmful algae toxins in Sandusky Bay Jul 11, 2024 1:10 PM BGSU researchers believe lower toxin levels stem from the recent removal of the former Ballville Dam

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.

BGSU Online MBA program ranked among Ohio's best by Fortune Jun 4, 2024 10:17 AM Fortune ranked the BGSU Online MBA program No. 2 among Ohio public universities and No. 9 in the Midwest.

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.

BGSU graduate programs remain ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News and World Report Apr 10, 2024 1:14 PM For 2024, several BGSU graduate programs were ranked among the top 100 in the nation while others experienced a significant rise in rankings

BGSU College of Musical Arts students compose soundtrack for April's total solar eclipse Apr 8, 2024 8:56 AM Nine BGSU music students will debut their original compositions to a crowd of potential thousands.

Nationally-ranked BGSU Online criminal justice program delivers exceptional student experience Mar 26, 2024 8:21 AM The BGSU Master of Science in Criminal Justice program’s strong showings in U.S. News and World Reports rankings highlight a commitment to providing an education of value.

Rising to the top: BGSU Online MBA program earns national recognition from U.S. News and World Report Feb 8, 2024 10:51 AM U.S. News & World Report ranks BGSU Online MBA program #4 among Ohio public universities and #120 in the nation in most recent online program rankings.

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 students create public good through experiential learning course in nonprofit management Nov 8, 2023 11:56 AM BGSU students learn to fundraise and award grants to local nonprofit organizations through a uniquely designed nonprofit management course.

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.

Navigating by nature: BGSU research reveals songbirds' surprising reliance on Lake Erie islands for migration Oct 3, 2023 10:00 AM An ongoing study by BGSU professor Dr. Verner Bingman and graduate student Murphy Harrington highlights the resourcefulness of migratory birds in using land-based, topographic features to guide their migration.

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.

Inaugural Hooding Ceremony honors BGSU doctoral student achievements May 2, 2023 4:44 PM BGSU holds inaugural separate Hooding Ceremony to honor achievements of doctoral students and faculty

Class of 2023: College of Musical Arts graduate connects cultures with music Apr 27, 2023 9:27 AM Accomplished oboe player Martha Hudson brings Latin American heritage to her studies of the technical and expressive aspects of the instrument.

Class of 2023: Graduate student advocating for inclusivity for LGBTQ+ dietetics professionals Apr 26, 2023 9:46 AM Claire Tibboles felt compelled to help impart change

BGSU graduate programs ranked among best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report Apr 25, 2023 8:57 AM BGSU education, business graduate programs ranked among best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report

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

Former BGSU athlete draws parallels between training for 2024 U.S. Olympic trials and pursuing an accelerated physical therapy degree Feb 13, 2023 8:26 AM Two-time BGSU alumna Rachel Walny is approaching her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree with the same determination as her 2024 Olympic marathon training.

BGSU student awarded national service prize for work with Falcon Food Pantry Jan 18, 2023 11:09 AM National nonprofit organization Swipe Out Hunger awards BGSU graduate student Lorenzo Zamora for his help with the on-campus food pantry.

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

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 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.

Meet the Deans: Dr. Jennifer Waldron returns to BGSU to support graduate student success Aug 17, 2022 4:54 PM Dr. Jennifer Waldron joins BGSU as vice provost and dean of graduate and professional programs, returning to the institution that ignited her passion for graduate education.

BGSU continues to waive GRE, GMAT requirements through spring 2024 Jul 7, 2022 2:30 PM The University continues waiving requirements to ensure campus community has the support, resources needed to succeed.

Industrial and organizational psychology program at BGSU continues to rank as one of the nation’s best Jun 8, 2022 3:38 PM The doctoral program in industrial and organizational psychology at BGSU maintains its standing as one of the nation’s best, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Class of 2022: Dietetics graduate turns class experience into career in gut health research May 9, 2022 4:12 PM Spring graduate Maggie Oleksiak will begin a postgrad career studying human gut microbiome outcomes.

Health Services Administration degree readies Tiffany Askew for health care career Dec 16, 2021 9:00 AM Tiffany Askew is graduating from BGSU with a Master of Health Services Administration that has prepared her for a career in a rapidly changing health care field.

BGSU awarded $814,000 federal grant to support students who are parents Nov 18, 2021 9:52 AM Available to Pell Grant-eligible students seeking undergraduate or graduate degrees, including eCampus programs

BGSU launches innovative two-year Doctor of Physical Therapy program, the only of its kind in Ohio Oct 7, 2021 5:37 PM Students will complete a majority of their coursework online, but will come to campus twice per semester for hands-on clinical practice

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 College of Musical Arts helps master's candidate feel 'prepared' for career Aug 23, 2021 11:02 AM Sophie Browning gained more than a master’s degree during her time at BGSU; she obtained a lifelong bond with faculty in the College of Musical Arts.

BGSU doctoral candidate wants to help Asian students with transition to American culture Aug 12, 2021 5:00 PM Huanzhen Xu is focused on helping students from China and other Asian countries assimilate to American culture during their college experience.

BGSU doctoral student organizes conference for students, scholars in native Algeria Jun 28, 2021 4:00 PM Meriem Mechehoud, a BGSU doctoral student, organized conference for students and scholars in English as a Foreign Language programs in native Algeria.

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”.

Maddi Georgoff advances dedication to community engagement May 26, 2021 1:04 PM Maddi Georgoff earned a Master of Public Administration Degree from BGSU and is prepared to pursue a career in program evaluation.

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 to launch two new engineering programs in fall Apr 13, 2021 3:42 PM BGSU is offering a Master of Science in logistics systems engineering and a Bachelor of Science in systems engineering, starting in Fall 2021.

BGSU graduate students team up with city to offer environmental history lesson Apr 7, 2021 1:54 PM BGSU graduate students have teamed up with the city to offer the community an environmental history lesson on the Wintergarden/St. John’s Nature Preserve.

Sixty years of public good with the Peace Corps Feb 26, 2021 10:35 AM BGSU will celebrate “60 Years of Service” during Peace Corps Week, Feb. 28-March 6, highlighting their relationship.

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.

BGSU’s new certificate in instructional design can be completed in three months Jan 22, 2021 2:05 PM BGSU’s new Instructional design certificate degree program, which is in high demand due to increased online instruction, can be completed in just three months.

A trailblazer for women in public service Dec 16, 2020 3:32 PM Jo Ann Davidson receives the highest honor BGSU can bestow: honorary Doctor of Public Service degree

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.

How BGSU flu shot clinics could provide key research for COVID-19 vaccine planning Dec 8, 2020 9:15 AM Researchers are studying BGSU flu shot clinics to generate predictive modeling aimed at helping public health experts better plan for and facilitate future immunization clinics.

BGSU to hold virtual celebration for graduates Dec. 12 Dec 4, 2020 3:01 PM Bowling Green State University will host a live, virtual celebration for fall degree candidates.

BGSU lab leads 'monumental' research Oct 26, 2020 4:00 PM Photochemical sciences lab at BGSU earns a grant to refine a coating process to protect monuments from rain, weather and defacement.

BGSU research team takes on COVID with data ‘superpowers’ Oct 2, 2020 1:34 PM BGSU’s Dr. Trent Buskirk tackles ongoing COVID-19 data science research project with the help of undergraduate and graduate students.

BGSU alumnus named to Team USA Council on Racism and Social Justice Sep 21, 2020 12:02 PM BGSU WA1T founder Yannick Kluch will be a thought leader, diversity and inclusion expert for a new council of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee.

BGSU waives GRE, GMAT requirements through Fall 2021 Sep 1, 2020 8:22 AM 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 lab works to harness power of light Aug 18, 2020 1:45 PM Bowling Green State University chemistry professor Dr. Jayaraman Sivaguru, the Antonia and Marshall Wilson Professor of Chemistry and associate director for the Center for Photochemical Sciences, is using a $450,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop sustainable strategies for carrying out new chemical transformations using light.

BGSU to honor achievement at virtual celebration Aug. 15 Aug 12, 2020 1:50 PM Bowling Green State University will host a live, virtual celebration for summer degree candidates Saturday, Aug. 15. The livestream will begin at 1 p.m. Students, family and friends can view the stream at BGSU.edu.

Helping local communities: BGSU receives CARES Act funding to support economic recovery efforts Aug 7, 2020 4:45 PM The Bowling Green State University Center for Regional Development has received a $300,000 CARES Act grant to support economic and workforce development recovery strategies across a 27-county region in northwest Ohio.

BGSU celebrates National Internship Day Jul 30, 2020 9:39 AM Bowling Green State University has many students, both undergraduate and graduate, participating in internships and co-ops all around the country. Some are working in-person while following guidelines to be safe in the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic, while others are working remotely from the safety of their homes.

BGSU supply chain program ranked No. 1 in Ohio Jul 9, 2020 2:06 PM Bowling Green State University’s Supply Chain Management program, within the College of Business, has been ranked in the Gartner Supply Chain University Top 25 for 2020. BGSU’s Supply Chain Management program was ranked No. 16 this year, up from No. 21 in 2018.

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.

BGSU to honor achievement at virtual celebration May 16 May 13, 2020 4:00 PM Bowling Green State University will host a live, virtual celebration for spring degree candidates May 16. The live stream will begin at 1:30 p.m., and is expected to last about 45 minutes. Students, family and friends can view the stream at BGSU.edu.

BGSU to reduce out-of-state tuition fee for specific graduate programs Apr 27, 2020 1:41 PM BGSU is planning to reduce the domestic, non-resident surcharge to $1 per credit hour for out-of-state students who have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Ohio from an Ohio institution and who enroll in a degree-seeking graduate program for the 2020-2021 academic school year, starting with fall 2020.

BGSU history professor appointed to Cold War Advisory Committee Apr 22, 2020 3:00 PM Dr. Walter Grunden, professor of history at Bowling Green State University, was appointed to the Cold War Advisory Committee, which assists the U.S. Secretary of the Interior in the preparation of a national historic landmark theme study to identify sites and resources significant to the Cold War.

EDHD shares plan for $4.5 million grant at Atlanta conference Apr 1, 2020 4:00 PM At the recent American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education meeting in Atlanta, a team from BGSU's College of Education and Human Development shared an update on the $4.5 million teacher education grant that the U.S. Department of Education awarded it in 2018.

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 dietetics senior provides familiarity for residents at area nursing home Mar 30, 2020 10:00 AM Alicia Kouba, a Bowling Green State University dietetics major in the College of Health and Human Services, provides daily meals to residents at a Bowling Green area nursing home. When COVID-19 guidelines restricted visitors to the facility, Kouba knew she could bring a sense of familiarity to her patients.

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.

BGSU’s graduate programs continue to be ranked among very best in U.S. Mar 24, 2020 1:30 PM Bowling Green State University’s graduate programs continue to be ranked as some of the best in the country in U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best Grad School Rankings. BGSU’s fine arts program is ranked No. 73, speech language pathology No. 63, clinical psychology No. 88 and education No. 112.

CURS 2019 Symposium on Diversity award ceremony Mar 23, 2020 8:20 AM The Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS) recognized its winning students from the November 2019 Undergraduate Symposium on Diversity during a recent ceremony. With help from their faculty mentors, BGSU students’ presentations focused on their research surrounding marginalized and underserved groups in the United States and our community.

Online MBA program exceeds enrollment expectations Feb 19, 2020 3:00 PM Bowling Green State University’s online MBA program exceeded the enrollment expectations by 7%. The new program enrolled 32 students during its first cohort that started in January. The online MBA program is expecting even more growth with the possibility of more concentrations added to accommodate more students and meet demands.

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.

Summer Experience: Harvard University internship 'extraordinary' Oct 18, 2019 2:09 PM For Kyland Kimble, graduating in August from Bowling Green State University's College of Education and Human Development was just one of several milestones he’s reached. Besides re-enrolling to earn a master’s degree through the college’s School of Counseling and Special Education, he interned with Harvard University this summer.

Shepherd parlays social work master’s into fellowship Aug 28, 2019 3:00 PM Solomon Shepherd graduated in the first class of Bowling Green State University’s new master’s in social work program. Then he was selected for the first class of fellows of Florida State University’s Institute for Justice Research and Development, helping incarcerated people transition back into the community.

BGSU holds summer commencement Aug 17, 2019 9:15 AM Bowling Green State University held its 295th commencement ceremony August 17 on the lawn in the historic center of campus, recently named the Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle. Bowling Green Mayor Richard Edwards presented the commencement address to the Class of 2019.

BGSU equestrian team competes at national championships Jun 28, 2019 8:53 AM Equestrian team members Rylee Aurand and Gabrielle Miller represented Bowling Green State University at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association national championships in Syracuse, New York. IHSA welcomes college and university equestrians from all across the country.

Class of 2019 Success Stories: Aliyah Gustafson concludes BGSU career as a champion May 28, 2019 11:00 AM Aliyah Gustafson ’17, ’19 has been instrumental in making BGSU one of the nation’s top places to compete in the hammer throw, shot put and discus. Her journey from growing up in a single-parent family in Iowa City to becoming an elite college athlete and graduating summa cum laude in her undergraduate and graduate studies is notable.

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.

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 to honor achievement at commencement May 17, 18 May 10, 2019 3:13 PM Degree candidates at Bowling Green State University’s commencement ceremonies May 17 and May 18 will hear from alumni who have gone on to distinguished careers in business, journalism and athletics.

Retired faculty honored with granting of emeritus status May 8, 2019 2:01 PM Twenty retired or retiring Bowling Green State University faculty members were conferred emeritus status by the Board of Trustees at the May 3 meeting in honor of their distinguished service to the University and achievements in teaching, service and research.

BGSU Class of 2019 has developed lifelong skills, friends May 6, 2019 5:30 AM They’ve made lifelong friends, tried new activities, visited new countries and developed skills to take into the workforce or the next phase of their education. We checked in with five students we first met in August of 2015 as they prepare for Bowling Green State University’s May commencement ceremonies.

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.”

New master’s in athletic training prepares students for growing field Apr 3, 2019 4:00 PM Bowling Green State University is offering a new master’s degree in athletic training, designed to enable students to excel in a growing, in-demand profession. The two-year program prepares students to pass their board of certification examination and work in a variety of health care settings in the United States and abroad. 

BGSU’s graduate programs ranked among best in U.S. Mar 12, 2019 1:15 PM Bowling Green State University’s graduate programs continue to be ranked among the best in the country in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Grad School Rankings. The graduate program in education is 127th, the Master of Public Administration program 151st, and the part-time MBA program rose again to 159th.

BGSU graduate students share theses in three minutes Feb 8, 2019 12:00 PM “It felt like it went really fast,” said a slightly breathless Nikolai Tcyrulnikov. “I know it was the three minutes, but when I was up there it seemed to go by much faster than that.”

BGSU launches new master’s program to develop leaders in health care Jan 18, 2019 2:11 PM Health care is one of the fastest growing industries today, and BGSU is positioning working professionals and students in the College of Health and Human Services to be leaders in the field. The University is launching the Master of Health Services Administration degree program in the spring semester.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: BGSU doctoral student's passion for program bridges miles, years Dec 14, 2018 10:29 AM Yihui Li left a familiar job, routine and culture to pursue her Ph.D. in higher education administration at Bowling Green State University. In the process, she learned more about Asian culture and her own potential while living in the United States.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: Brandon Peebles plans to make an impact in criminal justice Dec 3, 2018 4:18 PM The criminal justice program at BGSU attracted graduate student Brandon Peebles because he wants to make a positive impact in the community. Peebles credits his experiences and opportunities at BGSU for landing a full-time youth adviser position with the Juvenile Residential Center of Northwest Ohio.

BGSU expands its Peace Corps connections Oct 5, 2018 2:52 PM Bowling Green State University has teamed with the Peace Corps to expand opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students. Peace Corps Prep, for undergraduates, helps students become strong candidates for service, and now all graduate programs are included in the Coverdell scholarship program for returned volunteers.

Online criminal justice master’s rated No. 15 nationally Sep 3, 2018 12:15 AM BGSU’s online Master of Science in criminal justice program has once again been recognized for excellence. Top Criminal Justice Schools has ranked it No. 15 in the nation and No. 1 among Ohio public universities. Only three Ohio universities are included in the list of the 50 best online programs.

Summer Experience: Grad student rides 2,900 miles to raise money, awareness Sep 3, 2018 12:00 AM Bowling Green State University graduate student Kristi Walker spent nine weeks of her summer break fundraising, biking and building affordable housing in communities from Key West, Florida, to Calais, Maine. She raised $5,500 through a nine-week, 2,900-mile “Keys 2 Canada” bike ride with the nonprofit organization Bike and Build.

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.

Graduate student digs deep for algae solution Aug 13, 2018 8:00 AM Bowling Green State University graduate student Josephine Lindsey-Robbins is researching the role of “bugs” in composting dead plant material, turning it back into the soil and keeping its nitrogen and phosphorus in place. There, it can fertilize the soil instead of washing into lakes.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: Life journeys lead to new start Aug 10, 2018 11:00 AM Cordie Stone fell in love with Bowling Green State University when she was 6 years old. Stone, a determined post-traditional student, after a 20-year gap completed her bachelor’s degree in liberal studies and added a master’s degree in special education at BGSU.

Multiplying math success at BGSU Jul 30, 2018 8:00 AM Davis Gerber has taught math students in Thailand, China and the United States. Now, he starts his career as a math educator in Cleveland.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: Bridging academic and research success at BGSU Jul 30, 2018 7:00 AM Zoe Kriegel is closing one chapter of her BGSU education and opening another. Kriegel is in the Doctoral Bridge Program, which transitions Communication Sciences and Disorders master’s students into the doctoral program. The program is designed for undergraduate and new master’s students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. without delay.

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.

Ramsdell elected president of graduate enrollment professional association May 30, 2018 2:54 PM BGSU staff member Keith Ramsdell has been elected president of the 2018-2020 governing board of NAGAP, the Association for Graduate Enrollment Management. Ramsdell is BGSU’s director of graduate enrollment and assistant dean of the Graduate College.

13ABC Features BGSU eCampus Students May 15, 2018 1:12 PM BGSU eCampus Students Meet for First Time. Of the 454 BGSU master's candidates, at least one has never been to campus before. And get this: she's about to meet her best friend for the first time!

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.

Class of 2018 Success Stories: BGSU Ph.D. student discovers love of teaching Apr 27, 2018 1:00 PM Ana Jurcak came to BGSU as a master’s student, discovered she enjoyed teaching and stayed on for a Ph.D. Her Cuban heritage made her eligible to participate in an NSF-funded grant that encourages underrepresented minorities to become STEM professors; this fall she will teach biology at a university in Kansas.

Faces behind the flag: Toghrul Alakbarov Apr 16, 2018 4:27 PM Toghrul Rizvan Alakbarov of Azerbaijan believes in destiny. That’s why he was destined to attend BGSU as a Fulbright scholar. His given name, Toghrul, is a broad term for bird in his native language, specifically falcon. Also, it didn’t hurt that orange has been his favorite color since childhood.

Wendy Manning Promotes Visibility of Population Research Mar 28, 2018 2:00 PM Dr. Wendy Manning, Distinguished Professor of Sociology at Bowling Green State University, is the president of the Population Association of America, and will preside over the 2018 association conference, April 26-28, in Denver.

BGSU graduate programs ranked by U.S. News & World Report Mar 20, 2018 10:00 AM Two Bowling Green State University graduate programs have again appeared in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Best Grad School Rankings. The University’s part-time MBA program was ranked 163, up 41 points from last year. Additionally, the Report ranked BGSU’s graduate program in education at 124, up 11 points.

BGSU graduate students lend their musical talents to area youth Mar 19, 2018 7:00 AM Graduate students from BGSU's College of Musical Arts conduct, rehearse and instruct area middle school and high school students each week in the music building. The academy band meets every Sunday, and now has more than 150 students participating, with some driving from as far as an hour away.

‘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.

Class of 2017 Success Stories: BGSU contemporary music program sets the stage for Hong-Da Chin Dec 11, 2017 9:59 AM Hong-Da Chin started playing the Chinese flute when he was a 10-year-old boy living in Kajang, Malaysia. Now, as he is set to graduate with a Doctor of Musical Arts in contemporary music from BGSU, he has performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the United States.

BGSU to hold commencement Friday, Saturday Dec 8, 2017 2:26 PM BGSU will celebrate its 290th graduation in two ceremonies in the Stroh Center Friday (Dec. 15) and Saturday (Dec. 16). The December graduating class includes 954 candidates. Among the undergraduates, 56 will be presented associate degrees and 682 bachelor’s degrees. Of those, 142 have received honors for their high grade point averages.

Sensing the importance of crayfish’s ability to smell Nov 12, 2017 12:00 AM BGSU graduate student Molly Beattie spent eight weeks this summer at a remote research station in northern Michigan, studying the habits of crayfish. Her field work, which examined how the diet of a crayfish predator might impact the behavior of crayfish, required long hours and intense attention to detail.

Class of 2017 Success Stories: Analytics of success at BGSU Jul 31, 2017 7:00 AM An 8,000-mile journey was only one of the challenges Amala Umakanth faced in earning her Master of Science in Analytics degree from Bowling Green State University. Umakanth left her family behind in India to obtain a Master of Science degree in Analytics.

Class of 2017 Success Stories: Keeping music in the classroom Jul 31, 2017 7:00 AM Joel Hamilton is the choral director at Perrysburg Junior High School. He is graduating with a Master of Music with a Teaching Artistry Specialization from BGSU’s College of Musical Arts with the intention of taking what he has learned in the program and incorporating it into the classroom.

Lake Erie teaches important lessons to BGSU faculty Jul 17, 2017 7:00 AM An intrepid group of BGSU faculty administrators set sail to learn more about hands-on STEM education and undergraduate research. They learned from Dr. George Bullerjahn how to collect samples for water quality testing and about University research into the toxic algae that often invades Lake Erie and Sandusky Bay.

Faces of the Flag: Wafaa Hassan Aburahma Jun 26, 2017 7:00 AM When Wafaa Hassan Aburahma arrived at Bowling Green State University from Palestine in January 2015, she said she turned purple because it was so cold. Now that she’s set to graduate in August, Aburahma is so comfortable in Bowling Green that she often thinks of it as home.

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.

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.

2016 Success Stories: Connected to BGSU's values Dec 19, 2016 7:00 AM Katie Stygles had her first introduction to Bowling Green State University in 2003 as a member of AmeriCorps. Now, not only is Stygles graduating with a Ph.D. in higher education administration, her connection with BGSU is continuing as she was hired as the coordinator of LGBT Programs in December.

A masterful move Oct 24, 2016 2:23 PM Starting in the fall of 2017, BGSU will launch its Master of Social Work (MSW) professional program. Having an MSW degree will give graduates professional opportunities in myriad settings in which social workers practice. Specialized training in gerontological social work enables graduates to practice in a wide range of social services and health care settings with older adults.

Best of both musical worlds Sep 12, 2016 7:00 AM To Spencer Prewitt ’09, ’13, being a performer and a teacher are forever intertwined. Prewitt, 31, who has two graduate degrees from BGSU, started playing the clarinet when he was 11. He worked as a substitute performer for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra this past summer, filling in five times.

Spirit of Innovation to come alive at the new collab lab Aug 29, 2016 1:26 PM The new Collab Lab will be a hands-on, creative space for BGSU students, faculty, staff and community members to engage in collaborative work. Its goal will be to support teams of innovators working together to conceive, create, develop and refine new products and services that leverage the unique talents inherent to the University community.

My Summer Experience: Ivi Casagrande at EXOS-Los Angeles Aug 29, 2016 7:00 AM Ivi Casagrande spent her summer in Los Angeles working at her dream internship at EXOS, a sports performance company that trains athletes from all over the world. Casagrande got to work with amateur and pro athletes at the top of their game, including members of the L.A. Galaxy soccer team.

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.

Class of 2016 Success Stories: Forging new business leaders Aug 8, 2016 7:00 AM Nicole Anguilm has always had a knack for organizational leadership, and now she has a master’s degree to back it up. Anguilm lives in Ann Arbor, Mich., and works for Google. She graduated from Bowling Green State University on Aug. 6 with a Master of Organization Development degree.

Class of 2016 Success Stories: A head start with a Falcon finish Aug 1, 2016 7:00 AM When Allison Artz began her career at BGSU, she was a year ahead of her classmates. She started with enough credits to be considered a sophomore through her participation in College Credit Plus. Artz completed a bachelor’s degree in business administration along with her MBA in just four years.

Class of 2016 Success Stories: Groundbreaking research Aug 1, 2016 7:00 AM If road construction delays become less noticeable in the future, you might have two BGSU graduate students to thank for it. While working toward their doctoral degrees, Lameck Onsarigo and Simon Adamtey have introduced two more cost effective alternative methods of construction which offer better alternatives for culvert installations.

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.

Master of Architecture’s first class graduates Jun 6, 2016 9:56 AM Sean J. Bostater, Shilpa Mehta, Timur Rashidovich Valiulin, James Alexander Wilson and Matt Zix are the first students to have master’s degrees of architecture from Bowling Green State University. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) has granted BGSU's Department of Architecture and Environmental Design continuing candidacy for its Master of Architecture professional degree.

BGSU’s online criminal justice master’s program ranked in Top 10 May 12, 2016 2:22 PM College Choice has ranked Bowling Green State University’s Master of Science in Criminal Justice program as the No. 6 online criminal justice master’s program in the country.

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 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.

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.

Returned Peace Corps volunteer prepares for new path to service Apr 6, 2016 11:59 PM Ariel Dodgson is pursuing a master’s degree in food and nutrition at BGSU following her experience as a Peace Corps volunteer. She was eligible for the Coverdell Fellows Program that offers financial assistance to graduate students. BGSU is the only school in the country to offer a master’s degree in food and nutrition through the Coverdell program.

Emeriti faculty write book to help organizations ‘Grasp the Situation’ Mar 25, 2016 1:00 PM “Grasp the Situation: Lessons Learned in Change Leadership,” a new book by emeriti faculty Drs. Glenn Varney and James McFillen with co-author Scott Janoch, provides organizations a proven method to accurately diagnose problems, test their hypotheses and develop successful interventions.

It’s a match for clinical psychology program Mar 1, 2016 10:05 AM Bowling Green State University’s clinical psychology Ph.D. program continues proving its status as a top-caliber program in the country. 100 percent of BGSU’s clinical psychology Ph.D. student applicants were accepted at an Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers facility for a one-year, pre-doctoral clinical internship.

Butterfly buffet Nov 9, 2015 7:00 AM In a small, warm room in the Life Sciences Building, rows of white mesh tepees housing monarch butterflies are lined up on tables. The fabled, orange and black insects are carefully tended and monitored by BGSU conservation biology students Paige Arnold, a second-year graduate student from Temperance, Mich., and Matthew Zach, a junior from Fairview Park, Ohio.

The popular culture shock Nov 9, 2015 7:00 AM Amira Hassnaoui prepared for the final exams for her bachelor’s degree while listening to the sounds of gunshots. Her country, Tunisia, was the in the midst of a revolution that would lead to the ousting of its longtime president and the democratization of the government.

There’s no place like home Mar 16, 2015 7:00 AM The rain forest of Costa Rica presents a jungle-esque maze of dense vegetation, with the ground under it a snarl of exposed roots and heavily matted decaying plant material.

Back to school after 36 years Aug 6, 2014 9:40 AM The phrase “back to school” had an entirely new meaning to Al Watts after a nearly four-decade hiatus. Watts was in the very first Master of Organization Development (MOD) cohort at BGSU in 1976 and completed all of the coursework required to receive his degree. However, life got in the way and he didn’t finish his thesis.

Dynamic mapping Apr 28, 2014 12:00 AM “Anytime you ask the question ‘Where?,’ that’s GIS,” said Dr. Charles Onasch of Bowling Green State University. Whether it’s mapping tigers in India or tracking the distribution of natural gas or the production of manufacturing components, it’s necessary to know where and how what you’re looking for is distributed in space. GIS, or Geographic Information Systems, is one of the tools BGSU students in a new master’s degree program in Applied Geospatial Sciences will learn to use, along with remote sensing and GPS, or Global Positioning System.

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 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.

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.