January

Young adulthood marked by relationship ‘churning’ Jan 31, 2013 4:52 PM It’s a tumultuous time in life — the late teens, early 20s — especially when it comes to relationships. That instability is the focus of a new study from the National Center for Family and Marriage Research (NCFMR) at Bowling Green State University.

Peace Corps expands Paul D. Coverdell fellows partnership with BGSU Jan 29, 2013 4:50 PM Peace Corps and Bowling Green State University are expanding the degree opportunities available through the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program, which provides significant graduate school scholarships to returned Peace Corps volunteers. The expansion gives BGSU one of the largest Coverdell fellows programs in the country.

Elizabeth Smart to share story at BGSU Jan 29, 2013 4:48 PM Elizabeth Smart, who was abducted as a teen and held captive for nine months, will be at Bowling Green State University next month to share “My Story,” a reference to the title of her newly released memoir about how she survived and forged a new life after her abduction.

State of the Region Conference offers economic outlook Jan 24, 2013 4:45 PM Now that we’ve sidestepped the fiscal cliff, at least in the short term, what is the longer-range economic picture for the region? Civic and business leaders will hear the thoughts of economic experts at the 11th annual State of the Region Conference, hosted by Bowling Green State University’s Center for Regional Development on Feb. 1 in Perrysburg.

BGSU cheerleading reaches new heights at national championship Jan 22, 2013 4:44 PM The Bowling Green State University cheerleading team made history Jan. 19 during the 2013 Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) College Cheerleading National Championship at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla. The team finished second in the nation, which is the highest a Mid-American Conference school has ever placed.

Falcon Health Center taking shape Jan 17, 2013 4:40 PM Bowling Green State University and Wood County Hospital (WCH) have signed an agreement for the creation of the Falcon Health Center, a new University health center that will be operated by the hospital and replace the present Student Health Services building on campus. The new facility will be located at the corner of East Wooster Street and South College Drive.

Falcon Millionaires @ BGSU receives donation Jan 14, 2013 4:39 PM The Grainger Foundation has donated $10,000 to the Bowling Green State University Foundation in support of Falcon Millionaires @ BGSU, a program that focuses on financial literacy for eighth-graders.

BGSU begins semester with focus on black history Jan 9, 2013 4:37 PM February is officially national Black History Month, but at Bowling Green State University commemorative events will begin in January and continue through mid-March.

BGSU Gospel Choir unites voices in songs of praise Jan 9, 2013 4:35 PM The 1970s was a big decade for Bowling Green State University. In 1971, a parking permit for students cost only $15. In 1972, Darrow Hall became the first co-ed dorm at BGSU, with men and women assigned to alternate floors. And in 1975, Aerosmith performed on campus.

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.