As we conclude 2020, how do you review a year unlike any other? At Bowling Green State University, a public university for the public good, we measure it by our impact.
For us, creating public good is not a slogan or a tagline. It is the fabric of who we are – it is our mission and our commitment. It is our why. As a public university, which drives the vitality of Ohio and beyond, it is also our responsibility.
Certainly, 2020 asked a lot of us. BGSU answered the call, and we are not done yet.
Here's our year in review: Our Public Good in Action.
Dr. Xiaohong Tan's group hopes to develop novel molecules to prevent coronavirus from infecting humans
As the world scrambled for information about the novel coronavirus, from prevention to social impact, BGSU researchers studied and explored the virus, shaping decision-making across industries.
Fashion student creates accessible face coverings that enable lip-reading
Public health partnerships bring scarce resources to the region to slow the spread of COVID-19
In prioritizing public health measures, BGSU named a chief health officer and forged new partnerships with the Wood County Health Department and Wood County Hospital to drive public health initiatives for the region, greatly expanding high-quality rapid COVID-19 testing capabilities in northwest Ohio.
Design My BGSU establishes flexible learning options and expands access to education during pandemic
While universities across the nation made reopening plans, BGSU committed to a safe return of on-campus living and learning and launched Design My BGSU, a flexible and adaptable approach instruction with multiple course delivery modes, resulting in record enrollment and retention.
Photos capture the start of a school year like no other
Amid a global pandemic's economy, BGSU set the stage to drive economic vitality through business innovation and leadership with a $15 million private investment in the Allen W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business and opened the state-of-the-art Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center, elevating business education at BGSU for generations to come.
BGSU alumnus named to Team USA Council on Racism and Social Justice
Alumnus and We Are One Team (WA1T) founder Dr. Yannick Kluch ’14, ’18, known for his work as a dedicated advocate for diversity and inclusion in college athletics, was appointed to the inaugural Team USA Council on Racial and Social Justice to serve as a thought leader and diversity and inclusion expert.
'Edugating' in a COVID-19 world, BGSU faculty member goes the extra mile
BGSU Votes leads the way in spurring voter engagement on campus
Students answered the call to play a larger role in the general election, with more students than ever before signing up to serve as poll workers and encouraging other students to do the same. BGSU Votes shifted to a physically distanced voter engagement campaign to help students, often first-time voters, register, request absentee ballots and stay informed.
One Day Giving Record
Despite a year full of unforeseen challenges, alumni and friends from around the world came together for a record-setting day of giving to support the University and its students. This year’s BGSU One Day: Homecoming Edition brought in nearly $900,000 in donations, surpassing last year’s historic success.
Novel virus leads researchers closer to cause of Toledo water crisis
Researchers continued to study the health of Lake Erie, including identifying a possible cause of the Toledo Water Crisis. Dr. Timothy Davis was one of nine international researchers named to the Scientific Steering Committee for GlobalHAB, an international program that is jointly sponsored by the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) and Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO.
Researchers look to streamline large-scale immunization efforts
2020 demanded innovation. At BGSU, finding new pathways for access and affordability in education during a year of unforeseen challenges meant new partnerships, programs and resources to drive the vitality of our region, state, nation and beyond not just for this year, but for decades to come.
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