2016

  • Honors Experience Study Abroad Scholarship Dec 19, 2016 5:13 PM The Honors College believes that encountering other cultures plays a key role in our intellectual, personal, professional, and social development. Therefore, the college is offering a one-time $2,000 Honors Experience scholarship to apply toward a study abroad experience at BGSU.

  • First McGranaghan scholarship awarded to honors student Kathleen Capozello Dec 19, 2016 5:11 PM The recently established Michael and Mary Lee McGranaghan Academic Excellence Scholarship designated for a student in both the College of Business and the Honors College works to ensure that the next generation of business leaders receive the same outstanding education at BGSU. Kathleen Capozello is the first recipient of the scholarship.

  • Speech therapist’s Honors experiences and communication skills provide a strong foundation in Japan Dec 19, 2016 5:01 PM As an undergraduate student, Jaime Michise ’08, ’10 felt like the Honors College and Bowling Green State University were home, and the other honors students, staff and faculty became like family. Now living in Japan, Jaime has realized that she can create a family wherever she goes.

  • Research and mentorship guide Drew Ashby-King’s future to graduate school Dec 19, 2016 4:45 PM Drew Ashby-King, a BGSU Honors student who is majoring in communication studies, performed research with Drs. Lisa Hanasono and Krishna Han. Besides the research opportunity, what has been most meaningful is the support Hanasono has given him beyond his academic work at BGSU.

  • 2016 Success Stories: A conversation of music Dec 19, 2016 7:00 AM Caleb Georges, who is from Babonneau, St. Lucia, started playing the viola when he was 13 years old. His first teacher of the instrument that he said “is not as scratchy as the violin,” Diane Cline Hastings, was a recent graduate of Bowling Green State University at the time.

  • 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 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.

  • Parking Services’ Toys for Tickets a success Dec 16, 2016 2:32 PM Students, faculty, staff and community members who received tickets from the University’s Parking Services traded in nearly 600 toys for their tickets this holiday season in the inaugural Toys for Tickets program. Receiving the toys were Wood County Children’s Services and Wood County Children’s Resource Center.

  • Commencement ceremonies slated Dec. 16, 17 Dec 15, 2016 10:13 AM More than 1,000 BGSU students will start the new year as degree holders, following commencement ceremonies this weekend. The University will hold two events, on Friday, Dec. 16, and Saturday, Dec. 17, in the Stroh Center.

  • Pelini ant research provides long-term look at effects of climate change Dec 14, 2016 2:52 PM The world of forest ants may provide a macrocosm of the complex reactions and interactions among species affected by global climate change, according to a research project involving BGSU biologist Dr. Shannon Pelini.

  • 2016 Success Stories: Built for the family business Dec 12, 2016 7:00 AM Even though Shawn Murphy comes from a construction family, he believes his career will be built to last thanks to his degree from Bowling Green State University. Murphy is graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in construction management from the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering.

  • 2016 Success Stories: Honored to graduate from BGSU Dec 12, 2016 7:00 AM Because Haley Altman took enough post-secondary advanced placement courses at Napoleon High school in northwest Ohio, she was a sophomore when she arrived at Bowling Green State University. Just two and a half years later, Altman is graduating with Honors specializing in speech-language pathology -- oh, and a 4.0 GPA.

  • 2016 Success Stories: Internships, leadership role helped shape specialized career Dec 12, 2016 7:00 AM Even though Raven Aurand grew up just 30 minutes from BGSU, she didn’t realize how special the University was until she experienced it firsthand. Aurand is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a dual specialization in business analytics and intelligence and management with a focus in human resources.

  • 2016 Success Stories: True Grit Dec 12, 2016 7:00 AM Gregory Shaw turned a health issue into a career path and found his passion for film production. Along the way he learned many skills and made numerous connections that helped him develop into a driven, focused professional.

  • 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.

  • A world of Indian music Dec 7, 2016 3:34 PM Dr. Srinivas Melkote, a professor of media production and studies, hosts what is probably the only live show in northwest Ohio devoted to Indian music. “Music of India and Its Diaspora” airs from 2-4 p.m. Sundays on WBGU-FM, Bowling Green State University’s campus radio station. He plays an array of musical styles and music from Indians living around the world.

  • Rugby team falls short in national championship Dec 5, 2016 9:42 AM BGSU lost, 39-17, to Notre Dame College in the USA Rugby Men’s Division IAA Fall Championship on Sunday at Furman University. Even though it would have been the first championship in the history of the BGSU club squad, earning second place in a national tournament is still a team first.

  • 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.”

  • Wildschutte identifies natural weapons against antibiotic resistance Dec 2, 2016 4:04 PM Dr. Hans Wildschutte, biology, is co-author on a paper his eye on finding answers to the serious global issues of antibiotic resistance and novel drug discovery. The research in Wildschutte’s lab focuses on finding environmental bacteria that can kill one or multiple pathogens.

  • Gochenour wins two national interior design awards Dec 2, 2016 4:03 PM The Association of University Interior Designers recently recognized BGSU Space Planner Lynne Gochenour for her work in Olscamp Hall. The two second-place awards were for the Olscamp Classroom 225 project in the $150,000-$500,000 category and the Olscamp Public Spaces project in the over-$500,000 category.

  • BGSU to play in men’s fall rugby championship Sunday Dec 2, 2016 11:16 AM Bowling Green State University will play Notre Dame College (Ohio) in the USA Rugby Men’s Division IAA Fall Championship 9 a.m. at Furman University’s Stone Soccer Stadium in Greenville, South Carolina. BGSU is 26-2-1, making it 48 consecutive years with a winning record.

  • 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.

  • Undergraduates add international experience to resumes Nov 30, 2016 3:32 PM More than 20 students from the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship recently gave presentations about their experiences abroad. The top performers were honored with CURS Global Engagement Awards on Nov. 18 at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Each student received an engraved glass sculpture.

  • Connecting flight Nov 28, 2016 7:00 AM Aviation student Carson Blaisdell has many reasons to attend BGSU. They include a “family-like environment,” small class sizes, a brand new fleet of aircraft, an on-campus airport and a family connection to Amelia Earhart. Blaisdell’s great-great aunt was friends with Earhart, and family artifacts prove it.

  • Motivated to make a difference Nov 28, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU MBA student Saleha Azmi is happiest when she’s busy. In addition to classwork, she’s staying busy by serving as president of the student chapter of the American Association of University Women and as a member of the national AAUW Student Advisory Council.

  • Young entrepreneurs are community minded Nov 28, 2016 7:00 AM Three Bowling Green State University students have started an online clothing business which was recently featured in a video contest through AT&T. The business is more than just clothing; it’s also a way for the young owners to connect with the community.

  • Neckers receives prestigious Forster Prize Nov 21, 2016 7:00 AM One of photo sciences’ most significant prizes recently was bestowed upon Dr. Douglas Neckers, professor emeritus and founder of the Department of Photochemical Sciences at BGSU. This year’s prize was awarded in Jena, Germany, to Neckers, who also is the CEO of Spectra Group, Ltd., in Millbury, Ohio.

  • The ‘write’ combination Nov 21, 2016 7:00 AM BG News Editor-in-Chief Holly Shively recently received a Press Club of Toledo Touchstone Award for her public affairs article on anxiety and depression. The junior has several ideas for the BG News and her career, which will likely include reporting and working in higher education.

  • Kinney book looks at Detroit through lens of popular culture Nov 18, 2016 1:42 PM Detroit, once a mecca for those looking for a good job and a better life, is now seen by some as what Dr. Rebecca J. Kinney calls a “beautiful wasteland.” A wasteland because of the perception of its postindustrial devastation, and beautiful because of its potential to rise like a phoenix from its ashes to reclaim its place among the country’s great cities. But who will this gleaming new city be for?

  • Grant to help move BGSU toward 100 percent tobacco-free campus Nov 16, 2016 2:15 PM BGSU was awarded a $20,000 grant as part of the American Cancer Society and CVS Health Foundation’s Tobacco-Free Generation Campus Initiative (TFGCI), a $3.6 million, multi-year program to accelerate and expand the adoption and implementation of 100 percent smoke- and tobacco-free campus policies. BGSU is among the first 20 institutions to receive a TFGCI grant.

  • ‘Sit&Tell’ uses graphic design, storytelling to unite communities Nov 16, 2016 2:12 PM Jenn Stucker, chair of the graphic design division in the School of Art, has created a project that brings eight Toledo communities together through art and storytelling. The project involved 100 stories, and 100 chairs, community members, artists and BGSU students.

  • Building partnerships with science Nov 14, 2016 7:00 AM The fourth annual Falcon BEST robotics competition this fall at BGSU had it all. It featured a sportslike atmosphere with teams’ friends, family members and interested onlookers cheering from the stands. Yes, it’s fun to cheer for science. Just ask First Solar and The Lathrop Co.

  • 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.

  • Naturalization Ceremony at BGSU Nov 10, 2016 10:29 AM On November 9, 2016, 10 people, including a BGSU alumnus, were sworn-in as U.S. citizens during a ceremony in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union at Bowling Green State University.

  • Apollos Nwauwa receives Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Nov 9, 2016 3:15 PM Dr. Apollos O. Nwauwa, a history faculty member who has also served as director of the Africana Studies program, will help develop graduate curriculum for master's and doctoral programs in historical studies at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana through the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program.

  • BGSU Hosts Education Day for future students Nov 9, 2016 12:04 PM The College of Education and Human Development faculty, staff and students spent a day with 150 high school juniors and seniors. Education Day is part of a larger group of admissions events aimed at prospective students.

  • International Education Week highlights rich culture on BGSU campus Nov 8, 2016 2:26 PM BGSU will host International Education Week from Nov. 14-19. The weeklong series is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. It is part of an initiative to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders.

  • Flying high Nov 7, 2016 7:00 AM Aviation student Bryan Bills was honored earlier this year at the Military Appreciation football game. During the presentation, Bills shared a football signed by Ohio National Guard soldiers while in Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan and Afghanistan. The football was part of a care package sent to Bills while he was deployed in Afghanistan.

  • 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.

  • App-Solutely BGSU! Nov 4, 2016 11:01 AM The new BGSU App provides essential campus information such as the latest news, a link to Canvas, an events calendar, the availability of the Student Recreation Center, live-tracking of campus shuttles, availability of laundry facilities and much more.

  • BGSU tops in Ohio for vets Nov 4, 2016 10:24 AM BGSU was named the top “Best for Vets 2017” university in Ohio by the Military Times. The publication ranked BGSU 46th out of 130 institutions, besting all other Ohio schools and remaining one of the top academic choices in the country for veterans and active duty military personnel.

  • BGSU to host mobile gallery: Blue Onion Bus Nov 4, 2016 10:12 AM BGSU students will install an exhibition on the Blue Onion Bus, a mobile gallery and studio space, on Friday, Nov. 11. The bus, a 1985 International Harvester school bus, was refurbished by Autumn Brown, a metals and jewelry area coordinator, who travels around the country.

  • BG Women in Computing receives Google IgniteCS grant Nov 2, 2016 3:17 PM The BG Women in Computing (BGWIC) student organization has received a $10,000Google igniteCS grant for a proposed mentorship program benefiting middle school girls (grades 5-8). The grant to promote computer science education provides funding and resources for Code4Her, a new computer science mentorship program for girls.

  • Acclaimed violinist to perform with BGSU Philharmonia Nov 2, 2016 3:13 PM The BGSU Philharmonia will welcome violinist Noah Bendix-Balgley, concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic, for a return guest appearance at 8 p.m. Nov. 14 in Kobacker Hall. The program will feature two well-known pieces by Tchaikovsky, his Symphony No. 5 and Violin Concerto.

  • 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.”

  • New major comprises philosophy, politics, economics and law Oct 28, 2016 3:00 PM A new interdisciplinary major and minor in Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law is offered in the College of Arts and Sciences for students interested in addressing the complicated issues of our times. PPEL requires students to think critically about the relationships between the institutions that make up our society.

  • Princeton Review names BGSU a ‘green college’ Oct 26, 2016 3:57 PM BGSU is among the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to the 2016 Princeton Review Guide to 361 Green Colleges. The review chose the colleges for the seventh annual edition based on data from the company’s 2015-16 survey of hundreds of four-year colleges concerning their commitment to the environment and sustainability.

  • BGSU named to Community Service Honor Roll Oct 26, 2016 1:22 PM BGSU has a strong history of community engagement, and much of that experiential learning takes place during service-learning and community service opportunities. Because of this commitment to community service and service learning, the University has once again been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.

  • BGSU hosts 33rd annual Women in STEM program Oct 26, 2016 10:01 AM Nearly 400 young women from northwest Ohio middle schools learned about careers in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields at the 33rd annual Women in STEM program Oct. 21 at Bowling Green State University.

  • Project Connect Wood County serves more than 300 people Oct 25, 2016 1:31 PM More than 250 volunteers, including Bowling Green State University students, faculty and staff, and community members, assisted visitors to the fourth annual Project Connect Wood County (PCWC) held Oct. 19. This event assisted more than 300 people in need of supportive services.

  • 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.

  • ECCO students experience education in Chicago during fall break trip Oct 24, 2016 1:25 PM A group of undergraduates, graduate students and faculty traveled to Chicago over fall break to learn about teaching and learning in a central-city environment.

  • Club member Oct 24, 2016 8:28 AM One of the main reasons that Ali Mollett enrolled at Bowling Green State University was that it had a waterski club team. There were other factors — proximity to her hometown and her major of event planning — but the ability to continue her lifelong passion of waterskiing sealed the deal.

  • 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.

  • ‘Evelyn in Purgatory’ is ‘Breakfast Club’ for teachers Oct 21, 2016 1:28 PM “Evelyn in Purgatory,” by Topher Payne, is playing in the Eva Marie Saint Theatre at the Wolfe Center for the Arts. Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc., it is the Department of Theatre and Film’s first main stage production of the 2016-17 season.

  • 1910 Comedy Class hosts benefit performance Oct 21, 2016 1:27 PM Freshmen in the 1910 Comedy 101: Exploring Our World through Humor class, taught by doctoral student Cori Hall Healy, will get experience with live comedy when they host the 1910 Comedy Benefit at the Funny Bone Comedy Club at Fat Fish Blue in Perrysburg Oct. 30. All proceeds will go to Cocoon Shelter.

  • ‘Criminal Justice?’ at Wankelman Gallery Oct 19, 2016 3:48 PM The BGSU Art Galleries is presenting the exhibition “Criminal Justice?” from Oct. 29-Nov. 20 in the Willard Wankelman Gallery at the Fine Arts Center. Curated by BGSU Galleries Director Jacqueline Nathan, the exhibition will feature two activist artists, Carol Jacobsen and Andrea Bowers, whose work investigates the attitudes and biases embedded in the U.S. justice system.

  • Arts & Sciences faculty advance leadership skills at HERS Institute Oct 19, 2016 3:45 PM Three College of Arts & Sciences faculty members are using the lessons they learned this summer to become better leaders in their roles on campus.

  • 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.

  • Fall flight competition Oct 17, 2016 7:00 AM You might have noticed that campus was abuzz last week even though it was Fall Break. That’s because the Falcon Flight Team was one of five schools participating in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) Region III competition at the BG Flight Center and Wood County Airport.

  • 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.

  • 'A More Beautiful Question' author to visit BGSU Oct 14, 2016 12:56 PM Journalist and innovation expert Warren Berger, author of “A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas,” will visit the University Oct. 26 for a talk and book signing. The event is free and open to the public.

  • Baron book unearths lost history of today’s Modern acting Oct 14, 2016 12:45 PM “Modern Acting: The Lost Chapter of American Film and Theatre,” a new book by film historian Dr. Cynthia Baron, theater and film, reveals the history behind Modern acting, which was developed by a number of dedicated teachers and theater companies and reached fruition in the 1930s and ‘40s and remains the principal style today.

  • BGSU New Music and Art Festival dives deep into contemporary works Oct 12, 2016 3:21 PM Award-winning composer Dai Fujikura and the highly regarded Spektral Quartet will be among the contemporary-music luminaries at the 37th annual New Music and Art Festival Oct. 19-22. The BGSU festival provides northwest Ohio audiences an opportunity to engage with international artists at the leading edge of new music and art.

  • 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.

  • Support your community though United Way with Northwest Ohio Community Shares campaign Oct 12, 2016 3:04 PM The 2016 United Way with Northwest Ohio Community Shares campaign is underway, an opportunity for faculty, staff and retirees to again show their longstanding support for meeting needs from emergency services to health care to daycare for families plus a host of other ways to improve lives in the region. Many University community members are among those who utilize United Way services each year.

  • Construction Update - Active Learning Classrooms Oct 12, 2016 8:30 AM Sixty percent of Bowling Green State University's classrooms are considered active learning classrooms, which allow faculty and students to participate in education in a new, exciting, hands-on way. The University's goal is to make 100 percent of its classrooms active learning classrooms by 2021.

  • 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.

  • An infusion of green Oct 7, 2016 9:30 AM Bowling Green State University is becoming “greener” all the time, thanks in part to the Student Green Initiatives Fund. Look around campus this fall and you will see examples of what the student-founded and directed effort has achieved. The 2015 annual report reveals much progress in a variety of areas.

  • It’s a ‘numbers game’ Oct 7, 2016 9:24 AM Seventeen MLB teams, along with hundreds of other baseball scouts, officials, statisticians and scientists attended Sabermetrics Seminar, a conference on the statistics, scouting and physics of baseball. The attendees had the opportunity to hear from BGSU business student Grant Jones.

  • 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.

  • Center for Regional Development gains five-year funding Oct 5, 2016 3:24 PM BGSU’s Center for Regional Development (CRD) has entered into a five-year, $1.5 million partnership with the Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the EDA’s University Center Program. BGSU and its longtime partner, Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs, collaborate as a Rural Universities Consortium University Center. The funding allows the center to partner with economic developers and businesses.

  • BGSU marks National Campus Sustainability Month Oct 5, 2016 3:22 PM A number of events and activities are planned for faculty, staff and students this October in celebration of National Campus Sustainability Month, to highlight the need for sustainability both locally and globally. A film screening, faculty talk, green tailgating and the ReStore will offer opportunities for raising awareness improving practices.

  • Homecoming Photo Gallery Oct 5, 2016 10:24 AM Thousands of alumni and students showed their BG Falcon Pride as they celebrated BGSU Homecoming Weekend Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Thanks for making it a success!

  • 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.

  • Gaming the system Oct 3, 2016 7:00 AM Mark Stevens, an instructor in Bowling Green State University’s College of Education and Human Development, is trying to figure out the best way to use the popular video game “Minecraft” as a way to deliver curriculum to K-12 students in northwest Ohio.

  • Research recognition Oct 3, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Wendy Manning, Distinguished Research Professor of sociology, is president-elect of the Population Association of America. She begins her term in January, and will be president in 2018. Manning is director of BGSU’s Center for Family and Demographic Research and co-director for the National Center for Family and Marriage Research.

  • Embracing Global Engagement Sep 30, 2016 11:59 AM BGSU students have been expanding their knowledge and perspectives with studies around the globe. On Wednesday (Oct. 5), more than 20 of them will present short talks about their experiences at the annual “Embracing Global Engagement: Internships, Service- and Experiential Learning in BGSU Education Abroad Programs."

  • 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.

  • A #1 public university for student engagement Sep 29, 2016 9:03 AM Bowling Green State University is among the highest-ranked schools for student engagement, according to new rankings from the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education.

  • BGSU preservice teachers secure funds for future Math Camps Sep 29, 2016 9:00 AM Students from the Bowling Green Council of Teachers of Mathematics were awarded the Emma Lou Brumfield Award to be used for future math camps.

  • 2016 Silent Witness unveiling marked for Oct. 4 Sep 28, 2016 3:34 PM In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the BGSU Women’s Center has announced the unveiling of the 2016 collection of the northwest Ohio chapter of the Silent Witness Project. The evening will include an address by keynote speaker Paula Walters, a certified paramedic, domestic violence survivor and founder of Standing Courageous, Inc.

  • David Bixler to present ‘The Hughes Project’ Sep 28, 2016 3:32 PM David Bixler, director of jazz activities in the College of Musical Arts, will present “The Hughes Project” as the first event in the Institute for the Study of Culture & Society’s Faculty Fellows series this fall. The project consists of music written by Bixler for nine musicians as a reflection on select poems of the American poet Langston Hughes.

  • Faculty, staff support students at Homecoming philanthropy 5K Sep 28, 2016 3:30 PM In conjunction with BGSU’s Freddie and Frieda 5K Philanthropy Run/Walk at Homecoming, three groups are utilizing the University’s “Falcon Funded” crowdfunding platform to raise funds for student scholarships, professional development and a book award. Included are the Alumni Laureate Scholarship program, Aspiring Student Affairs Professionals, and the SMART program.

  • 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.

  • Alexandra Patterson at Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary Sep 26, 2016 7:00 AM Alexandra Patterson, a senior at Bowling Green State University majoring in biology with specializations in marine biology and conservation ecology, spent her summer interning at the Sea Life Sanctuary in England and rescuing and rehabilitating common seals and gray seals on the coast of the North Sea.

  • Baxter Chambers studies comedy at The Second City Sep 26, 2016 7:00 AM Baxter Chambers spent six weeks in intensive training in the Comedy Studies series at The Second City in Chicago. Chambers learned improvisation, sketch writing, voice and movement, and history and theory of comedy from Second City faculty and weekly guest workshops.

  • Family legacy Sep 26, 2016 7:00 AM Emily Treece’s career path may have been predestined. After all, she became a fourth-generation teacher this semester, following a family tradition of graduating from Bowling Green State University. Treece, who graduated in May, is teaching geometry and algebra II at Avon High School, near Cleveland.

  • Stephanie Maiorano living the aloha dream Sep 26, 2016 7:00 AM Stephanie Maiorano spent her summer working with dolphins at Sea Life Park Hawaii. Maiorano, who is majoring in marine biology at BGSU, interacted with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins that were a part of some of the public programs offered at the park on the island of Oahu.

  • Ohio Designer Craftsman show open through Wednesday Sep 23, 2016 3:10 PM See award-winning work by BGSU faculty and students in the "Ohio Designer Craftsman: Best of 2016" national exhibition, on view through Wednesday (Sept. 28) in the Willard Wankelman Gallery at the Fine Arts Center. Two of the students are also featured in an international publication on metalsmithing.

  • Homecoming 2016 has something for all Sep 23, 2016 3:04 PM BGSU will welcome back alumni during Homecoming 2016 for a celebration of education and campus life then and now. Homecoming runs from Friday (Sept. 30) to Sunday (Oct. 2), but kicks off for faculty and staff on Tuesday (Sept. 27) with a brand new event, the Faculty/Staff Homecoming Royalty crowning.

  • Manning named president-elect of national association Sep 21, 2016 3:05 PM Dr. Wendy Manning, Distinguished Research Professor of sociology, is president-elect of the Population Association of America. She begins her term in January 2017 and will be president in 2018. Her key duties include organizing the 2018 annual meeting and delivering the 2018 presidential address. Manning is director of BGSU’s Center for Family and Demographic Research and co-director for the National Center for Family and Marriage Research.

  • Falcon Family Weekend Photo Gallery Sep 19, 2016 10:29 AM Photos from BGSU’s annual Falcon Family Weekend, which brings parents and families to the BGSU campus to reconnect with their students and see what life is like as a Falcon. BGSU honored Gregg, Beth, Emily and Ethan Suver as the 2016 Falcon Family of the Year during halftime of the Sept. 17 football game against Middle Tennessee State University.

  • 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.

  • Sanjhi Gandhi ‘makes magic happen’ Sep 18, 2016 7:40 PM Sanjhi Gandhi was born in India, and her family moved to Kenya when she was 4. Gandhi’s biggest move, however, came when she decided to attend college in the United States. Now a junior neuroscience major at Bowling Green State University, she can’t imagine being on any other college campus.

  • Amanda Freedman at Owens-Illinois Sep 18, 2016 7:00 AM Amanda Freedman began her internship at Owens-Illinois’ headquarters in Perrysburg, Ohio, at the end of May, which led to a job offer from the global company. Freedman, who will start at O-I after she graduates from BGSU, gained valuable work experience in three key areas: tax, finance and audit.

  • Joe Cohen at Time Inc. Video in New York Sep 18, 2016 7:00 AM Joe Cohen, a media production and studies major at Bowling Green State University, worked at TIME Inc. Video in New York during the summer. He was hired as a production assistant to work daily in one of four video studios owned and operated by Time Magazine.

  • BGSU honored with CASE award Sep 16, 2016 2:37 PM BGSU was recognized this year with a prestigious 2016 CASE Sustained Excellence Award in Fundraising. The Univeristy was one of only three nationwide recognized in the Overall Improvement in the Public Research/Doctoral Institutions with Endowments Under $250 Million category.

  • 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.

  • STEM in the Park offers interactive fun for families Sep 15, 2016 9:18 AM STEM in the Park, a free family day of hands-on fun at Bowling Green State University, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 24) at the Perry Field House, on BGSU's campus, with plenty of free parking available.

  • U.S. News & World Report names BGSU ‘one of America’s best colleges’ Sep 14, 2016 3:56 PM For the 11th straight year, BGSU has been recognized as one of the nation’s top public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges.”

  • Global residencies invigorate Guldbeck’s art Sep 14, 2016 3:53 PM Mille Guldbeck, a faculty member in the School of Art, has had residencies in Iceland, Finland and across the United States the last few years, making connections along with creating much new work, and bringing back her rich experience to her students and her own practice.

  • BGSU named one of 'America’s Best Colleges' Sep 13, 2016 10:12 AM For the 11th straight year, Bowling Green State University has been recognized as one of the nation’s top public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges.”

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Hallie McIntyre ’16 with the Washington Redskins Sep 12, 2016 7:00 AM Hallie McIntyre ’16, a sport management major at BGSU, was selected as a development intern for the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation, where she focused on annual major fundraising events. It was an opportunity to bring McIntyre’s love of sports together with her passion for impacting change in the community.

  • Nico Pinchak at the University of Michigan’s ICPSR Sep 12, 2016 7:00 AM Nico Pinchak spent his summer interning at the University of Michigan’s Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research. ICPSR is the world’s largest academic social science survey and research organization. It plays a key role in the infrastructure of social science research.

  • Burger inspired by Malaysian music students Sep 9, 2016 3:56 PM Teaching piano to college students in Malaysia this summer gave Dr. Cole Burger a deep appreciation for their dedication to music in the face of difficult circumstances.

  • Expand Your Horizons Fair embraces faculty, students Sep 9, 2016 3:55 PM On Wednesday (Sept. 14), the University will hold its inaugural Expand Your Horizons Fair from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. The event is an opportunity not only for students but for faculty as well to discover possibilities for personal and professional growth and experiential teaching and learning.

  • BGSU offers support for displaced ITT Technical Institute students Sep 8, 2016 4:42 PM Bowling Green State University announced today that it will provide support to students displaced by ITT Technical Institute’s sudden closure. Northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan students who were affected by ITT’s closing are encouraged to investigate opportunities at the University’s Bowling Green and Firelands campuses or eCampus by calling 419-372-8136 or emailing ITThelp@bgsu.edu.

  • September professional development sessions slated Sep 7, 2016 3:12 PM The Office of Human Resources (OHR) is offering no-cost, monthly professional and/or personal development sessions for BGSU faculty and staff.

  • Perseverance pays off for young alumna Sep 7, 2016 1:05 PM Jenna Ricupero ’09 was recognized recently by the International Association of Venue Managers by being named to the 30 Under 30 Class of 2016. Ricupero currently serves as director of catering sales for the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland and Global Center for Health Innovation/Levy Restaurants.

  • Expand your horizons Sep 7, 2016 9:10 AM At the Expand Your Horizons Fair on Sept. 14, students can learn about the many ways to take their education beyond the classroom — through study abroad, research with faculty, co-ops and internships, and service-learning experiences. Even better, students can combine several of those aspects into their studies abroad.

  • Enrollment continues to climb at BGSU Sep 6, 2016 2:32 PM The 15th-day numbers are in and Bowling Green State University is celebrating an enrollment increase for its second year in a row. All state colleges and universities are required to report enrollment data to the state of Ohio on the 15th day after the start of classes.

  • Alexander Heckman at Nextant Aerospace and Constant Aviation Sep 5, 2016 7:00 AM This summer I had the immense pleasure of interning at not one, but two private aviation sister companies. I am not a fool, I know many students across the country would do almost anything to secure an internship in their desired field at one organization’s corporate headquarters, let alone two. Allow me to add a bit of context as to how I was able to have this opportunity.

  • Benjamin Hardy at The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Sep 5, 2016 7:00 AM Benjamin Hardy, a senior at Bowing Green State University, spent the summer working at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Newport News, Va. The accelerator facility, also known as JLab, is one of only 17 nationally funded labs in the United States.

  • Cari Anne Ritzenthaler on research project in Hawaii Sep 5, 2016 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University graduate student Cari Anne Ritzenthaler spent her summer almost 5,000 miles away from from northwest Ohio on an island that most people would describe as “paradise.” On the Big Island of Hawaii I conducted my master’s research, which involved me living there for three months.

  • Dr. Ray Schneider elected to serve as a Faculty Athletics Representatives Sep 1, 2016 11:51 AM Dr. Ray Schneider, program coordinator for sport management, is one of two individuals selected to replace Dr. Lee Meserve as the faculty representative to the NCAA.

  • Lillios receives prestigious Barlow Commission for Music Composition Sep 1, 2016 6:00 AM Dr. Elainie Lillios, BGSU music composition faculty member and interim associate dean of the College of Musical Arts, has been selected as a winner of a 2016 Barlow Endowment Commission for Music Composition to write a work specifically for Bent Frequency Duo, a saxophone and percussion team.

  • New Faculty Athletics Representatives to carry on legacy of Meserve Sep 1, 2016 6:00 AM Dr. Ray Schneider, an associate professor of sport management, and Dr. Donna Trautman, chair of the visual communications and technology education department, have been selected as BGSU’s next Faculty Athletics Representatives, following on the work of Dr. Lee Meserve, who has held the position for nearly 20 years.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • My Summer Experience: Ashley Meehan's summer research project Aug 29, 2016 7:00 AM Ashley Meehan held focus groups during the summer to gather how students felt about HIV and AIDS — about the disease itself, the hope for eradicating the disease, and how we can make a difference at BGSU. She also spent a majority of the summer digging through 35 years’ worth of literature about the disease.

  • 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.

  • My Summer Experience: Phillip Rich on studying abroad in Europe Aug 29, 2016 7:00 AM Phillip Rich, a junior in the BGSU College of Business, took part in an eight-week study abroad program in Nantes, France. In addition to attending four weeks of classes in Nantes and a one-week trip to Brussels, Belgium, Rich visited 10 countries in Europe.

  • The Power of Sports Aug 29, 2016 7:00 AM Yannick Kluch moved from his hometown of Hamburg, Germany, to Bowling Green sight unseen after selecting Bowling Green State University for his master’s degree in 2012. Now a doctoral student, Kluch has created We Are One Team (WA1T), which uses sports to promote social change.

  • Tickets on sale for 'Orange is the New Black' author's visit to BGSU Aug 26, 2016 2:50 PM Piper Kerman, best-selling author of “Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison,” will visit Bowling Green State University on Tuesday, Nov. 1, to discuss her book and life story. Tickets for the event are $30 for dinner and $100 for the VIP event and dinner.

  • Grant to boost youth’s engagement in research Aug 26, 2016 2:50 PM The Northwest Ohio Center for Excellence in STEM Education is one of three organizations nationwide to receive funding from the Army Educational Outreach Program. The $50,000 grant will help NWO increase the number of underrepresented students participating in the Ohio Junior Science and Humanities Symposium.

  • ‘All My Lonely Ones’ opens Spotlight on the Arts Aug 26, 2016 2:49 PM Creative Writing faculty member Dr. Wendell Mayo, will speak at BGSU’s Spotlight on the Arts event Sept. 1. His presentation, titled “All My Lonely Ones: The Short Fiction of Wendell Mayo,” will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre at The Wolfe Center for the Arts.

  • McKinney’s passion for flying lands Air Force technology in BGSU business classrooms Aug 24, 2016 2:46 PM Dr. Earl McKinney, interim chair of Department of Accounting and Management of Information Systems, spent his faculty improvement leave as a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy, teaching classes and studying how the Air Force uses drones and semi-autonomous robots and uses Big Data to make decisions and enhance coordination efforts.

  • Student textbook purchasing goes online Aug 19, 2016 1:57 PM Students now exclusively order textbooks online and then pick up their orders at the Student Package Center. Until Sept. 15, students will be able to pick up their orders in the Multipurpose Room of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union (Room 228).

  • Using technology to engage students in remote sensing science Aug 19, 2016 1:56 PM BGSU geologist Dr. Anita Simic, School of Earth, Environment and Society, is ready to officially pilot an FAA-approved drone, and is excited to connect the concept of using cutting-edge technology to advance science, specifically in remote sensing, her field of expertise.

  • Falcon Fast and Furious 10 Aug 18, 2016 2:34 PM Film students from Bowling Green State University didn’t have to travel far to get their first experience working on a major motion picture. Three undergraduates and seven alumni were involved in the production of “Fast and Furious 8” in Cleveland. The opportunity came for most of them through alumna Allie Toman ’07.

  • My Summer Experience: Alex Wehri at Hendrick Motorsports Aug 18, 2016 2:32 PM Alex Wehri '16 moved to North Carolina in May to start working as a part of the Hendrick Motorsports strength and conditioning staff. His job at HMS was to help train the pit crews. For comparison, Hendrick Motorsports is like the Yankees of NASCAR, so Wehri knew he was going to be a great summer experience.

  • My Summer Experience: Keji Kujjo at Refugee Center Online Aug 18, 2016 12:26 PM Keji Kujjo, a cross-cultural and international education graduate student at Bowling Green State University, had three internships over the summer. Kujjo, who moved to the United States when she was 14, worked with Refugee Center Online, Docademia and Northwestern University.

  • Academic year begins with strong freshman class, new campus facilities Aug 17, 2016 3:03 PM The 2016-167 academic year that begins Monday (Aug. 22) is already off to a strong start. The University today welcomes an incoming freshman class that is about 6 percent larger than last year’s, more diverse and with the highest average GPA in University history.

  • Bradshaw fellowship turns lens on German democracy, history Aug 17, 2016 3:00 PM Dr. Kathy Bradshaw, Department of Journalism and Public Relations, left the United States for Germany and Belgium as a RIAS Berlin Kommission Fellow. She was the only academic among 11 other American journalists from around the country and from public and commercial networks.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Exploring the world through language Aug 12, 2016 7:00 AM Samantha Sanson wanted to attend BGSU so she could experience the “classic campus life with a community feeling” before she headed off to the big city. Sanson is sticking to her plan — she’s headed to one of the most densely populated cities in the world: Hong Kong.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Learning how to learn Aug 12, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Michael E. Zalar, a 2005 Bowling Green State University doctoral graduate, believes that learning is an ongoing process. The North Olmsted City Schools superintendent came back to BGSU in 2015 and received a master’s in organization development Aug. 6.

  • 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.

  • Sparking learning through engagement Aug 10, 2016 2:50 PM The University community is invited to hear visiting professor Dr. Jennifer D. Blitvich speak about “Promoting Student Learning: Active Learning Through Participation and Engagement.” Blitvich, deputy head of the School of Health Sciences and Psychology at Federation University in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, will speak at 3 p.m. Aug. 18 in 108 Eppler North. Her visit is hosted by the School of Human Movement, Sport and Leisure Studies.

  • Campus Campaign supports the BGSU ‘family’ Aug 10, 2016 2:45 PM This year’s Campus Campaign raised $756,874 from faculty, staff and retirees, with a 46.44 percent participation rate by faculty and staff. Seventeen University offices and areas had 100 percent participation. In terms of faculty and staff giving, BGSU is a leader among national public universities.

  • 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.

  • Construction Update - University Hall Aug 8, 2016 4:00 PM Now under construction, University Hall will house the Office of Admissions and high-impact programs that define the BGSU undergraduate experience. These programs include: Center for Community and Civic Engagement, Pre-Professional Programs, International Programs and Partnerships, AIMS, COSMOS, the Center for Undergraduate Research, ACTION and the Learning Communities office. The building will open in Fall 2017.

  • 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: A Life of caring Aug 8, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU Firelands associate degree candidate Laura Bates spent the majority of her early life caring for ailing parents. Her fulfilling experiences in caring for others led her to the field of radiologic technology. Earning her degree in August, she will pursue a career in the lucrative field of radiation therapy.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Fired up for BGSU online program Aug 8, 2016 7:00 AM Adam Smith of Milford Center, Ohio, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in fire administration. A captain in the Washington Township Fire Department in Dublin, Smith has been a full-time firefighter for 19 years. He took all of his BGSU classes online, graduating in three years.

  • 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: Hat trick Aug 8, 2016 7:00 AM August graduate Dajon Mingo had ups and downs in his college years, but said he’s learned three main tips that could help other students. The Human Development and Family Studies student plans to play and teach hockey after graduation.

  • 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.

  • Learn to manage stress, improve mood with new employee resource Aug 3, 2016 3:03 PM The Stress Less Center, BGSU's IMPACT Employee Assistance and Work/Life Program, features a variety of options, from online training to free, confidential face-to-face counseling services and round-the-clock professional support. On the site are assessment tools to evaluate your mental health risk and determine whether you have depression.

  • Paulus honored for dining services success Aug 3, 2016 2:55 PM Dining Director Michael Paulus was recently presented the Presidents Circle Award by Chartwells for outstanding achievement in the "Community Pillar" category." He was nominated for his work with the BGSU community, his ability to listen to diners, satisfy their needs, and deliver a good experience with every meal served.

  • 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.

  • Class of 2020: Bryce Harwood Aug 1, 2016 7:00 AM When Bryce Harwood was trying to figure what college to attend, one ranking really stood out: BGSU’s undergraduate business programs are ranked in the top 5 percent in the U.S. by Bloomberg Businessweek. That really got the attention of Harwood, an incoming freshman in the BGSU Class of 2020.

  • Service oriented Aug 1, 2016 7:00 AM Megan Andrews, a speech-language pathology graduate student, was recently honored for exemplary student service with the 2016 Frances Laven Award from the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders. This is the first time a BGSU student has received this national award.

  • 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.

  • BGSU to hold summer commencement August 6 Jul 26, 2016 2:50 PM Bowling Green State University will celebrate its 286th graduation Saturday, August 6 in the Stroh Center.

  • New learning community takes 360° approach Jul 26, 2016 2:50 PM Freshmen in BGSU’s brand new Health, Wellness and You Learning Community will be starting out on the right foot — and hand. They will be wearing FitBit® wristband activity trackers as “researchers on their own lives,” according to founding director Dr. Mary-Jon Ludy, public and allied health. “This is a great opportunity for students to get engaged in research using a technology and topic they can understand.”

  • College retains national accreditation through 2022 Jul 25, 2016 7:00 AM The College of Education and Human Development received accreditation for 2016-2022 under the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards. NCATE’s performance-based accreditation system for teacher preparation ensures that teacher candidates are prepared to make a difference in PK-12 student learning.

  • 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 College of Education and Human Development achieve national accreditation Jul 20, 2016 1:30 PM The College of Education and Human Development recently received accreditation for 2016-2022 under the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards.

  • Ohio Arts Council grants funds to three faculty, alumna Jul 20, 2016 1:30 PM Creativity is priceless, but the expression of it can cost money. Helping fund those costs, the Ohio Arts Council (OAC) has awarded $5,000 each to BGSU Creative Writing faculty members Dr. Lawrence Coates and Theresa Williams and music composition faculty member Dr. Mikel Kuehn. The three are immersed in their work this summer and appreciative of the support from the grants, which are based on an artist’s body of work.

  • BGSU to host inaugural Optimal Aging Community Fair Jul 18, 2016 9:59 AM Registration is underway for Bowling Green State University’s inaugural Optimal Aging Community Fair. The fair, which will be held Aug. 1, will feature an international keynote speaker, panel discussions, breakout sessions and health screenings. This is the new Optimal Aging Institute’s first event.

  • Star-spangled student Jul 15, 2016 2:35 PM BGSU student Abby Paskvan will take the national stage next Wednesday evening (July 20) when she performs “The Star Spangled Banner” at the Republican National Convention. Paskvan, a junior majoring in marketing, was invited to perform the national anthem by convention officials.

  • Living a life of purpose Jul 14, 2016 5:05 PM Master’s student Pempho Chinkondenji stays busy, advocating for female rights and bringing about positive change. Ultimately, she hopes to work for the United Nations, where she can reach thousands of people with these efforts. Until then, she’s involved in several efforts on campus and in the community.

  • 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.

  • Best practice certification for BGSU PD Jul 8, 2016 1:47 PM The Bowling Green State University Police Department joins about 30 Ohio agencies by meeting standards for the use of force and employee recruitment and hiring. The standards are the first of their kind in Ohio and were developed by a 12-member board in August 2015.

  • Cracking the algae code Jul 8, 2016 11:12 AM BGSU biologists Drs. George Bullerjahn and Michael McKay are taking their examination of toxic algal blooms to the genetic level, seeking to identify the conditions that signal the bacteria’s genes to produce toxins. Supported by a number of grants, they are working in Lake Erie, Sandusky Bay and the Maumee River.

  • Construction Update - Moseley Hall Jul 6, 2016 4:00 PM Now under construction, Moseley Hall will be an interdisciplinary science laboratory building when completed in 2017. It will house chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology, geology and medical laboratory science classes. The 100-year-old building was originally a science building and at one time had livestock on the first floor.

  • Torelli gives Washington briefing on BGSU project Jul 6, 2016 12:00 PM Dr. Andrew Torelli, chemistry, served on an invited panel of experts at a briefing on “Citizen Science: Empowering a Robust National Effort.” for members of Congress, their representatives and the public in Washington, D.C. Torelli shared BGSU’s Smartphone InSpector, which equips a cell phone to identify and measure contaminants in water.

  • Class of 2020: Nia Little Jul 6, 2016 7:00 AM Nia Little of Oak Park, Mich., was attracted to Bowling Green State University because of the Sidney A. Ribeau President's Leadership Academy and the work it does in the community. Her other passion is science and she hopes to combine the two at BGSU.

  • 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.

  • Class of 2020: Nijah Slaughter Jul 4, 2016 7:00 AM Incoming freshman and President’s Leadership Academy scholar Nijah Slaughter plans to take the fashion and apparel world by storm, after completing a degree in international business. Slaughter also appreciates BGSU’s proximity to her home in Detroit. which will help keep her from getting homesick.

  • 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

  • Data summit unites BGSU, high school educators Jun 29, 2016 11:00 AM In response to districts’ requests for data on how their district graduates are doing at Bowling Green State University, seven northwest Ohio high schools were invited to a data summit in Bowling Green. Data was shared with those partnership schools to demonstrate how students from their schools performed at BGSU.

  • Swifter justice Jun 28, 2016 8:00 AM With a $440,000 grant from the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, BGSU is partnering with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation to analyze results from Sexual Assault Kits to identify ways to streamline the testing process. Dr. Jon Sprague is heading the project, with Dr. James Albert, statistics, and graduate student D.J. Heckman collaborating with BCI scientists.

  • 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.

  • BGSU board adopts budget, approves gerontology social work master’s Jun 23, 2016 2:00 PM The BGSU Board of Trustees at its June 23 meeting set educational and general operating budgets for Fiscal Year 2017. The budget includes compensation increase pools for faculty and staff. Also approved was a master of social work, with a focus on gerontology.

  • Falcons flock to BGSU Firelands for Campus Family Campaign Jun 23, 2016 2:00 PM BGSU Firelands employees have increased participation and the amount raised in the Campus Campaign through “Firelands Falcon Flockings,” in which employees donated to the Campus Campaign in $10 increments to “flock” other offices with Falcon heads and other bird-related balloons and materials.

  • Optimal Aging Institute names administrator, plans community fair Jun 22, 2016 2:30 PM BGSU’s new Optimal Aging Institute (OAI), based in the College of Health and Human Services http://www.bgsu.edu/health-and-human-services.html, is moving ahead. Its inaugural project administrator has been named and a community fair is planned. Paula Davis has been named project administrator effective July 11.

  • Dzur’s concept is basis for U.K. health care seminars Jun 22, 2016 2:00 PM Dr. Albert Dzur, a BGSU professor of political science, has developed a concept called democratic professionalism that is being used as a framework for a two-year series of seminars called “Re-imagining Professionalism in Mental Health: Towards Co-Production,” held at Leeds and Oxford universities in the U.K.

  • BGSU, Bowling Green ‘Not in Our Town’ earns national award Jun 21, 2016 8:00 AM Not in Our Town Bowling Green, a partnership between Bowling Green State University and the city dedicated to combating hate, has been honored by the International Town and Gown Association for improving the quality of campus and community life.

  • Class of 2020: Cole Alexander Jun 20, 2016 7:00 AM Incoming freshman Cole Alexander is looking forward to his time at Bowling Green State University, particularly meeting new people, taking intellectually challenging classes and getting involved in intramural sports and activities. The Award of High Distinction Scholarship recipient will also participate in Honors College.

  • International destination Jun 20, 2016 7:00 AM Abdoulie Jaiteh discovered Bowling Green State University through a simple internet search. That may be how Jaiteh, Class of 2017, arrived at Bowling Green from Gambia, Africa, but the individual attention he’s received from faculty and many leadership opportunities on campus are what has kept him at BGSU.

  • No room for head games Jun 20, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU’s Dr. Andrea Cripps’ main research concentration is sensory impairments following concussions: how vision, hearing and the somatosensory systems are impaired after a concussion. In addition, she looks at academic decline following a concussion to investigate whether a student’s GPA regresses afterward.

  • Student veterans receive grant to upgrade center Jun 15, 2016 12:00 PM A new $10,000 grant from the Student Veterans of America and the Home Depot Foundation to the BGSU Student Veterans Organization will help the University make physical improvements to its Veterans Center. In addition to the funding, the local Home Depot may provide help with projects.

  • Boys State comes to BGSU for 38th year Jun 13, 2016 11:31 AM More than 1,200 of the most outstanding young scholars in Ohio will be at Bowling Green State University through June 19 for the American Legion Buckeye Boys State. Buckeye Boys State was founded in 1936 and has been held at BGSU since 1978.

  • 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.

  • New BGSU research important to atmospheric photochemistry Jun 8, 2016 3:00 PM A BGSU photochemical sciences research team led by Dr. Alexander N. Tarnovsky has shown that a new and unusual reaction path in chemistry occurs not only in the gas phase, but also in solution. The finding is important to atmospheric photochemistry.

  • Construction Update - Health and Human Services Jun 6, 2016 4:00 PM The renovated Health and Human Services building, which is home to the College of Health and Human Services, features new classrooms, a new advising space, new labs and new student collaboration areas.

  • Aliyah Gustafson overcomes injury to qualify for NCAA Track & Field Championship Jun 6, 2016 10:15 AM Not only did Aliyah Gustafson overcome a knee injury, but the redshirt sophomore from Iowa City, Iowa, was a MAC Champion this season and broke the BGSU shot put record May 28 at the NCAA Div. I East Regional Track and Field Championship in Jacksonville.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Air Superiority Jun 6, 2016 7:00 AM The Bowling Green Flight Center added five new aircraft, all Piper Warriors, for BGSU Aviation students to pilot. Three of the Warriors are brand-new models purchased directly from the manufacturer, Piper Aircraft. The BG Flight Center also purchased a 2006 model and a 2002 model and completely refurbished them from tip to tail.

  • 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.

  • Students Share What Your Campus Campaign Gift Means to Them Jun 1, 2016 1:00 PM With the 2015-2016 Campus Campaign, also known as Family Campaign, well underway, students share what your gifts mean to them. Students tell us your gifts help them become better leaders, inspire them to give back, allow them to have meaningful experiences inside and outside of the classroom, and help them achieve the dream of a college education. Students share their thoughts at www.bgsu.edu/givefamily.

  • ‘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 rugby team finishes 9th in the nation May 31, 2016 5:06 PM BGSU’s Rugby team won five out of six games at the National 7s Championship in Cary, N.C., over Memorial Day weekend to finish 9th in the nation. This was the club’s ninth consecutive appearance at nationals.

  • Ohio Governor makes appointments to BGSU Board of Trustees May 31, 2016 1:02 PM Ohio Governor John Kasich has appointed Dr. Richard Ross of Columbus and Cody Clemens of Malta to the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees.

  • 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.

  • The Falcon Medal of Honor Recognizes Exceptional Student-Athletes May 27, 2016 12:01 PM The Falcon Medal of Honor defines the essential qualities BGSU holds important for all of its student-athletes, and is given to two senior student-athletes who have consistently exceeded what was asked of them in the areas of scholarship, athletic talent, leadership and service.

  • BGSU Firelands helped build confidence May 27, 2016 11:42 AM D. Craig Rathbun has had success on multiple levels since graduating from Bowling Green State University in 1983. He shared five ‘life lessons’ with the 123 graduates of BGSU Firelands: Be a good listener; love what you do; find your passion; find a mentor; and stop dreaming and start doing.

  • Golden opportunity May 25, 2016 1:25 PM Brett Creamer ’14 grew up in the San Francisco Bay area and currently is employed by that region’s NBA team as a special event assistant. Creamer says he never would have had the opportunity to work for the Golden State Warriors if not for his Bowling Green State University education.

  • Construction Update - Park Avenue May 24, 2016 8:45 AM The remodeled Park Avenue building opened in spring 2016 as the new home of the Department of Architecture and Environmental Design.

  • WBGU-TV earns two Emmy nominations May 23, 2016 2:15 PM The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has nominated WBGU-TV staff for two 2016 Emmys. The nominations were given to Tom Zapiecki, production manager, and Marcus Harrison, producer/director and Bowling Green State University adjunct instructor.

  • Undergraduate researchers reap awards, kudos May 23, 2016 2:00 PM Six undergraduate students received glass awards on May 18 for their oral and poster presentations at the April 23 Undergraduate Symposium for Research and Scholarship. Also honored was Dr. Andrew Gregory of the School of Earth, Environment and Society, who received the Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year Award.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Putting down roots at BGSU May 23, 2016 7:00 AM Mike Bryce, a double major in music and psychology from Pittsburgh, founded the Roots Music Club in August of 2014. Bryce and other musicians met in 1002 Moore Musical Arts Center on a Tuesday night, and have continued meeting there on Tuesday nights ever since.

  • 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.

  • Feat of clay May 23, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU ceramics professor John Balistreri has exhibited his sculptures throughout his 30-year career; however in March of this year, his ceramic sculptures were exhibited simultaneously in four exhibitions held in conjunction with the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts.

  • BGSU rugby team prepares for national championship May 20, 2016 2:30 PM BGSU’s MAC Championship victory has secured the Falcons a bid to the National Sevens Championship in Cary, N.C., over Memorial Day weekend. It has also earned them continued recognition as a true powerhouse in the conference as well as nationally.

  • Carver honored for selfless leadership, service May 18, 2016 4:00 PM Some people live their lives in service to others, and Terry Carver is one of them. Whether at work or in the community, she gets no greater pleasure than helping others, boosting them up and making life better.

  • Strickland brings insight, professionalism to job May 18, 2016 4:00 PM The College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering has been Kim Strickland’s professional home for over 31 years. As senior fiscal coordinator, she has worked with every dean and interim, associate and assistant dean in that time, always striving to provide the best possible service to all constituents.

  • Compliance Day free training sessions slated May 18, 2016 3:00 PM The BGSU Office of Equity and Diversity will host the fourth annual Compliance Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 1 in 201 Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Fifteen faculty receive emeritus status May 18, 2016 2:45 PM The Board of Trustees granted emeritus status to 15 retired or retiring faculty members on May 6. Emeritus status is conferred in recognition of distinguished service to the University. Individuals must have been at the University for at least 10 years and been recommended by their department for the designation.

  • Classified Staff Team Award May 18, 2016 2:30 PM Barbara Berta, Mary Busdeker and Marcia Seubert in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics were presented the Classified Staff Team Award on May 18. The team will share a $1,500 award and their names will be displayed on a commemorative plaque in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Carver, Strickland honored for selfless leadership, service May 18, 2016 2:00 PM Classified Staff Council presented Outstanding Service Awards to Terry Carver, an administrative secretary in the Division of Recreation and Wellness, and Kim Strickland, a senior fiscal coordinator in the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering. Each received a $1,000 check and a plaque bearing her name.

  • Former bGAB president earns Ping Student Services Award May 16, 2016 10:00 AM Social work alumna Emily Hillyer has received the 2016 Charles J. Ping Student Service Award from the Ohio Campus Compact. This annual award recognizes and honors undergraduate students for their outstanding leadership and contributions to community service or service learning.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Feeling at home at BGSU May 16, 2016 7:00 AM Yogitha Malkireddy transferred to Bowling Green State University to major in electronics and computer engineering technology. Not only did Malkireddy graduate from the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering, but she was able to get acclimated to American culture along the way.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: In hot pursuit of education May 16, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU Police Captain Tim James graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in criminal justice from the College of Health and Human Services on May 6. BGSU Police Chief Monica Moll earned her Ph.D. in political science from Kent State University on May 13.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Reaching All of Her Goals May 16, 2016 7:00 AM Rachael Cummings is graduating from BGSU Firelands while achieving her two primary goals: making the most of her college experience and graduating debt free.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Ready to Work May 16, 2016 7:00 AM Sales and services marketing student Andrew Ludwig planned to have a job waiting for him upon graduation. Through hard work and planning, he achieved that goal and will start working in July. He will graduate this May as a President’s Award winner for having maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout his time at BGSU.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Students honored at annual honors and awards ceremony May 11, 2016 1:15 AM The College of Education and Human Development held their annual Honors and Awards Ceremony on April 24 to present students with scholarships and academic awards for the 2016-2017 school year and to honor is outstanding seniors.

  • 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.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Hard work and hustle May 7, 2016 7:00 AM Neuroscience major Jake Pemberton’s hard work and hustle have paid off; now he’s enjoying his last semester before starting at his dream medical school. He will graduate this May as a President’s Award winner for having maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout his time at BGSU.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Helping others discover their stories May 7, 2016 7:00 AM Detroit native Darrico Harris arrived on campus in a car he rented to get him to BGSU to start his college journey. He quickly discovered his path to become a mentor and academic through a double major in psychology and sociology, and residence hall governance.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Online program fits busy lifestyle May 7, 2016 7:00 AM Jamie Kaplan graduated from one of BGSU's eCampus programs and is continuing his career as a recreational therapist at a VA hospital working with traumatic brain injury patients. His patients' injuries stem from military accidents, gunshot wounds, car accidents, and strokes and Kaplan is using 3D printing to enhance their therapy.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: The sky is the limit May 7, 2016 7:00 AM Maribeth Sembach Rahe ’70 was presented an honorary doctorate of business administration by Bowling Green State University on May 7 in honor of her achievements as a recognized leader in financial services who has broken through historic barriers to women. She was a Spanish major with a minor in business.

  • 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.

  • Faculty climb academic ladder with tenure, promotion May 6, 2016 4:02 PM The BGSU Board of Trustees acknowledged and celebrated the accomplishments of faculty from a number of colleges May 6 with the granting of promotions and for some, tenure. Thirteen were promoted to full professor, 15 received promotion to associate professor with tenure.

  • 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.

  • Bechtel elected to SHAPE America Leadership Council May 4, 2016 4:00 PM Dr. Pamela Bechtel, associate professor emerita in the School of Human Movement, Sport and Leisure Studies, was recently elected to the position of president-elect of the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America's Midwest District. Bechtel began her three-year term in March.

  • Burger to teach, perform as Fulbright Specialist in Malaysia May 4, 2016 4:00 PM Dr. Cole Burger, an instructor of piano in the College of Musical Arts, will teach piano and present recitals and master classes at the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur as a Fulbright Specialist. The specialist program promotes short-term collaborative projects linking American scholars with counterparts at host institutions.

  • Construction Update - Greek Housing May 2, 2016 10:37 AM New Greek housing will open in August 2016, providing a home to a thriving community of student leaders.

  • It’s On Us student leader makes national impact May 2, 2016 10:14 AM Senior Mary Toth was selected for the It's On Us national student advisory committee in the fall. This year, she worked with sexual assault survivors and advocates to combat this serious issue. As she finishes her term, Toth traveled to Washington D.C. to meet Vice President Joe Biden.

  • USG launches Adopt a Block initiative May 2, 2016 10:13 AM BGSU’s Undergraduate Student Government has created an Adopt a Block program in which students or student organizations can adopt a block in the city of Bowling Green and keep it clean from litter and debris. The program will debut at the beginning of the fall semester.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: A love of music, teaching May 2, 2016 7:00 AM Sophia Schmitz, a performance major and an entrepreneurship minor who started taking violin lessons at BGSU when she was 3, kept herself busy during her time as an undergraduate at the University.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: All the right moves May 2, 2016 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University kicker Tyler Tate excelled on the football field and in the classroom. The exercise science major will continue his education in the fall as a first-year medical student at Ohio State.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Childhood lessons May 2, 2016 7:00 AM Allison Ehmen was just a child when her grandmother had a debilitating stroke. That traumatic event ultimately shaped her childhood and the adult she has become as she graduates from the BGSU College of Health and Human Services gerontology program with a cumulative 4.0 GPA.

  • Class of 2016 Success Stories: Leaving a legacy May 2, 2016 7:00 AM Marjorie Williams, who grew up in the Detroit area, wanted to give back to the College of Business Administration after Bowling Green State University gave so much to her through a scholarship-provided education.

  • Hanasono earns Hoch, college awards for commitment to diversity May 2, 2016 12:15 AM Dr. Lisa Hanasono's work is founded in the integration of research and teaching and lived out in her commitment to the community. In recognition of her engagement of students with such important issues as promoting unity, diversity and inclusion, Hanasono, an assistant professor of communication, received a 2016 David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service.

  • 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.

  • Faculty Senate Presents Community Involvement Award to Emilio Duran Apr 28, 2016 12:44 PM Dr. Emilio Duran, associate professor in the School of Teaching and Learning at Bowling Green State University, received the Community Involvement Award at the Faculty Excellence Awards Ceremony and Reception April 14.This award, presented by the Faculty Senate, recognizes a faculty member for outstanding contributions to the community or to other local, state, national or international communities and includes a $1,000 prize.

  • Student Recreation Center renovation garners national recognition Apr 27, 2016 2:45 PM The Student Recreation Center has been recognized for its renovations with the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association Outstanding Sports Facilities Award. The award was presented jointly to BGSU Recreation and Wellness and Toledo architects The Collaborative Inc. at the NIRSA Annual Conference and Recreational Sports Expo.

  • Sprague receives Pharmacy Good Government Award Apr 27, 2016 2:30 PM Dr. Jon Sprague, director of the Ohio Attorney General’s Center for the Future of Forensic Science at BGSU, received the 2016 Good Government Award from the Ohio Pharmacists Association. The award honors pharmacists who have produced major contributions to the public through government and/or legislative service/education at the local, state or national level.

  • The K.I.N.G.S. of BGSU Apr 25, 2016 8:59 AM Since the student organization’s founding in 2012, K.I.N.G.S. focuses on academic and social excellence of men of color. From campus programming to study tables, this brotherhood is making a positive impact on campus for all students.

  • 2016 Newman Civic Fellow Apr 25, 2016 7:00 AM Sophomore Marjorie (Meg) Burrell, a President’s Leadership Academy student, has been named a 2016 Newman Civic Fellow, an award that honors undergraduate and graduate students who have taken action in pursuit of long-term social change and who engage and inspire others in their communities.

  • BGSU hosts media training NFL boot camp Apr 25, 2016 7:00 AM For the fourth year, the NFL Boot Camp: Sports Journalism and Radio was held April 14-17 at BGSU. The boot camp offered an opportunity for current and former players to strengthen their writing and on-air skills, while also picking up insightful feedback and mentoring from media and University sources.

  • Putting up a good fight Apr 25, 2016 7:00 AM Kaleb Page, a graduating BGSU senior from Wapakoneta, Ohio, got a firsthand look at 21st century gladiators this spring when he served as a public relations intern at the Ultimate Fighting Championship headquarters in Las Vegas.

  • ‘Rookie’ Trinidy Jeter no amateur in student, community engagement Apr 22, 2016 2:30 PM Trinidy Jeter, BGSU Firelands coordinator of student and campus activities, was named the Administrative Staff Rookie of the Year at the Administrative Staff Council reception April 19. She has changed the campus climate to one that fosters student engagement, diversity and inclusion, say her nominators.

  • Ellinger brings humanity to technology management Apr 22, 2016 2:00 PM CIO John Ellinger’s meticulous nature, work ethic, longstanding care about the broad educational mission of BGSU, and commitment to consensus building at all stages have earned him the 2016 Michael R. Ferrari Award, from Administrative Staff Council.

  • Top historic ranking for CBA from Bloomberg Apr 21, 2016 2:30 PM Bloomberg Businessweek's newest rankings of undergraduate business programs place the BGSU College of Business Administration among the top 5 percent of programs in the nation and the top 2 percent in the world.

  • 2016 Master Teacher Melissa Miller shares her love of learning with students Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM Dr. Melissa Miller, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, was named the 2016 Master Teacher at Bowling Green State University. Miller believes the most important aspect of teaching is sharing a contagious enthusiasm for learning.

  • Bullerjahn named Professor of Research Excellence Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM For making important contributions to the field of environmental microbiology that have helped position Bowling Green State University as a leader in this discipline in Great Lakes research, Dr. George Bullerjahn, department of biological sciences, was named a Professor of Research Excellence at the Faculty Excellence Awards Ceremony.

  • Crandall lauded for extraordinary efforts in behalf of students Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM Eve Crandall, academic adviser in the College of Arts and Sciences, has seized numerous opportunities to enhance student success and retention in the School of Art. In recognition, she received the 2016 President’s Award for Academic Advising of Undergraduate Students. Crandall’s advisees described her as encouraging, inspiring and supportive.

  • Department of Biological Sciences receives Unit Recognition Award Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM The Bowling Green State University Department of Biological Sciences was recognized April 14 for its outstanding contributions to education with the Faculty Senate Unit Recognition Award. The nomination of the department highlighted several ways in which the department contributes to recruitment, retention and overall student success.

  • Emily Freeman Brown named Professor of Creative Arts Excellence Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM Dr. Emily Freeman Brown, director of orchestral activities and professor of orchestral conducting in the College of Musical Arts, has been named the 2016 Professor of Creative Arts Excellence. Over her 33-year career at BGSU, she has maintained a national and international profile as an orchestral conductor and music educator.

  • Flick honored for thoughtful, dedicated advising Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM Rachel Flick, academic adviser in the College of Arts and Sciences, is thoughtful and intentional when serving her students. For executing and enhancing the advising mission in this way, she received the 2016 President’s Award for Academic Advising of Undergraduate Students at the Faculty Excellence Awards Ceremony April 14.

  • Hanasono wins Blinn, undergraduate advising awards Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM Dr. Lisa Hanasono’s exceptional ability to work with and inspire students to achieve has earned her two awards: The Elliott K. Blinn Award for Faculty/Undergraduate Student Basic Research/Creative Work and the President’s Award for Academic Advising of Undergraduate Students by Faculty and Staff.

  • Mruk engages, inspires students and colleagues Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM Dr. Christopher Mruk of BGSU Firelands’s psychology department was named a professor of teaching excellence at the April 14 Faculty Excellence Awards. In all his activities Mruk brings a level of commitment, caring and connection that has made him a role model for others.

  • Selim recognized for involving undergraduates in basic research Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM Dr. Farida Selim, Department of Physics and Astronomy at Bowling Green State University, says she has been privileged to mentor nine undergraduate students in her two years at the University. In recognition, she received the 2016 Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work.

  • Smith named Professor of Service Excellence Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM Dr. Dale Smith, professor of physics and astronomy and BGSU Planetarium director, has committed himself to service for more than 30 years – developing curriculum, overseeing the Planetarium and advancing the planetarium field and profession domestically and internationally. Smith was named the 2016 Professor of Service Excellence at the Faculty Excellence Awards.

  • Thomas Gibson named student affairs leader Apr 20, 2016 2:00 PM Dr. Thomas Gibson has been selected as vice president for student affairs and vice provost. Gibson, currently associate vice president for student affairs at Ball State University, will join the University July 1, President Mary Ellen Mazey announced April 19.

  • Bacterial drones vs. tumors Apr 18, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU biologist Jill Zeilstra-Ryalls in Arts & Sciences is working with University of Wyoming researchers to develop a method to counter a cancer tumor’s ability to fool immune cells and deliver programmable nonpathogenic bacteria directly to the tumor.

  • Benefits of going green Apr 18, 2016 7:00 AM The Student Green Initiatives Fund has contributed more than $500,000 to various sustainability initiatives and projects, including green roof bike racks with matching grants, vehicle charging stations, LED lighting and composting.

  • 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.

  • Successful collaboration plants seeds for sustainability Apr 15, 2016 3:00 PM Sustainability, the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, has two promoters on campus. The Department of Environment and Sustainability and BGSU’s Office of Campus Sustainability work together to support environmental and sustainability issues and projects across campus and in the local community.

  • A lifetime of achievement Apr 15, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Paul Moore, a professor of biological sciences, was honored with the Faculty Senate Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his scholarship and immense contributions to the academic life of the department and its students, the development of the marine biology and neuroscience programs, and to the Honors College.

  • Coates’ literary achievements earn Olscamp Research Award Apr 15, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Lawrence Coates, a professor and chair of the English department, received the 2016 Olscamp Research Award at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards on April 14. The award is given annually by the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research to a faculty member for outstanding scholarly or creative accomplishments during the previous three years.

  • Early Career Award recognizes Mills’ achievements, potential Apr 15, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Russell Mills, an assistant professor of political science, was recognized for his achievements April 14 with the Early Career Award, presented by BGSU’s Office of Sponsored Programs and Research.

  • Faculty Senate presents Community Involvement Award to Emilio Duran Apr 15, 2016 7:00 AM For his contributions to community partnerships and initiatives, Dr. Emilio Duran, associate professor in the School of Teaching and Learning, was recognized with the Faculty Senate Community Involvement Award at the annual Faculty Excellence Ceremony and Reception April 14.

  • Faculty Senate presents Distinguished Service Award to Rebecca Skinner Green Apr 15, 2016 7:00 AM For her 20 years of enhancing the life of the University in myriad ways and across multiple disciplines, Dr. Rebecca Skinner Green, an associate professor of art history, was recognized with the Faculty Senate Distinguished Service Award at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards held April 14.

  • Impactful mentorship by Musher-Eizenman garners recognition Apr 15, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Dara Musher-Eizenman, a professor of psychology, mentors fellow faculty, and she also guides undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students whenever possible. She received the Faculty Mentor Recognition from Faculty Senate for outstanding professional support of colleagues in the development of teaching, research and service initiatives.

  • Leadership, attitude hallmarks of Stafford’s excellence Apr 15, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Laura Stafford, director of the School of Media and Communication, was recognized with the 2016 Faculty Senate Leadership as a School Chair/Director Award on April 14. In her two years as director, she has been instrumental in leading enrollment efforts and the development of new degree and certificate programs.

  • Office of Sponsored Programs and Research presents Outstanding Early Career Award to Robert Dyer Apr 15, 2016 7:00 AM For his research in software engineering and programming languages, Dr. Robert Dyer, professor in the Department of Computer Science, was recognized with the Outstanding Early Career Award at the annual Faculty Excellence Ceremony and Reception April 14.

  • Autism Advocates honored by BG City Mayor Apr 14, 2016 10:36 AM On Monday, April 4, Bowling Green city Mayor Dick Edwards read an Autism Proclamation to Associate Dean Mary Murray and the Titus family as part of April's Autism Awareness Month.

  • Watson to receive 2016 Educator of the Year Award in gerontology Apr 13, 2016 12:00 PM The Ohio Association of Gerontology Education will honor Dr. Wendy K. Watson as “Educator of the Year” April 15 at its 40th annual conference at Youngstown State University. Watson, an associate professor of gerontology, is the coordinator of the undergraduate and graduate programs in gerontology at BGSU.

  • 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.

  • Taking the Leed Apr 8, 2016 3:00 PM The BCI building is just the latest to earn a LEED Silver certification on BGSU’s campus. There are far more, with even more on the horizon. LEED is a rating system used to evaluate the environmental performance of a building and encourage market transformation toward sustainable design.

  • Buchanan lecture addresses ‘Resurrecting Ancient Proteins’ Apr 6, 2016 11:59 PM Events that shaped the world in the historical past have been inaccessible to experimental science, until now. Dr. Steven Benner, Distinguished Fellow for the Foundation of Applied Molecular Evolution, discusses his work in the 2016 Jean Pasakarnis-Buchanan Lecture on campus April 14.

  • 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.

  • South Hall Construction Update Apr 6, 2016 2:15 AM Video construction update from South Hall

  • Yearlong Dance Marathon efforts raise more than $450,000 Apr 4, 2016 4:53 PM The 21st annual student-led Dance Marathon raised a total of $452,251, including about $50,000 from this weekend’s ZiggyThon and $151,712 from Bikes for Tikes. These philanthropic efforts benefit Mercy Children’s Hospital, which is part of the Children’s Miracle Network.

  • First responders for algae Apr 4, 2016 11:34 AM BGSU research sensors in Sandusky Bay are helping protect the Sandusky city water supply, according to “Harmful Algal Bloom Research Initiative,” a recently issued report by the Ohio Department of Higher Education on the results on learning how to deal with Lake Erie's harmful algal bloom problem.

  • Encore for Bravo! BGSU Apr 3, 2016 12:00 PM The arts at Bowling Green State University celebrated the second annual Bravo! BGSU. Students, faculty and alumni from across the arts performed and demonstrated their talents throughout the Wolfe Center for the Arts.

  • Attorney General DeWine Announces BCI Lab in Bowling Green Earns LEED Certification Apr 1, 2016 1:39 PM Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and BGSU President Mary Ellen Mazey announced April 1 that the BCI laboratory on campus has earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification. The facility reflects BGSU’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality and being a good environmental role model for the citizens of Ohio.

  • 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.

  • Engage with the environment Mar 30, 2016 11:00 AM BGSU is mobilizing the community to get involved with sustainability efforts and issues during April. A full slate of Earth Month events and activities has been planned to raise awareness about and combat the effects of global climate change. Organized by the Office of Campus Sustainability, all the events are free.

  • Ray to appear on PBS’s ‘10 That Changed America’ Mar 30, 2016 11:00 AM Dr. Katerina Rüedi Ray, director of BGSU’s School of Art will speak about Chicago’s famous Marina City on a new PBS documentary, “10 That Changed America,” airing at 8 p.m. April 5 on WBGSU-TV and WGTE-TV. Ray is co-author of a book about the iconic buildings.

  • '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.

  • Breaking Through Service Mar 28, 2016 7:00 AM Students involved in BG Alternative Breaks went on three service trips over spring break where they volunteered their time. The trips were in North Carolina and Illinois and each focused on a social justice issue: water quality, sustainability and animal welfare.

  • 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.

  • BGSU ranks seventh in Midwest, 38th in nation for animation Mar 25, 2016 9:14 AM Animation Career Review analyzed hundreds of animation schools and colleges, ranking BGSU seventh in the Midwest and 38th in the nation. The criteria used for the rankings were academic reputation, admission selectivity, depth and breadth of the program, and value as it relates to tuition and indebtedness and geographic location.

  • Presidents Panel unites Ribeau, Cartwright, Mazey Mar 23, 2016 3:00 PM Three BGSU presidents shared their vision of higher education with the University community on March 21. Former presidents Dr. Sidney Ribeau and Dr. Carol Cartwright joined President Mary Ellen Mazey to discuss their achievements during their time in office and what they see as the major issues confronting higher education today.

  • 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.

  • Students, faculty, staff bring home ADDY awards Mar 18, 2016 4:08 PM BGSU students, art faculty and the Office of Marketing and Communications all won awards at the 2016 ADDY Awards sponsored by the American Advertising Federation (AAF) of Toledo. Amy Fidler’s three-dimensional design class’s “Do Amazing Things” mural earned them top advertising awards at the local and district levels.

  • BGSU participates in Severe Weather Awareness Week Mar 18, 2016 7:00 AM March 20-26 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Ohio. The week includes a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 23 at 9:50 a.m. BGSU’s Department of Pubic Safety is working to prepare the University in the event of a severe weather crisis.

  • Renowned opera expert comes to College of Musical Arts Mar 16, 2016 12:00 PM Longtime opera stage director, administrator and teacher Jay Lesenger visits the College of Musical Arts March 21 and 22 to give master classes, work with students on building their resumes and auditioning, and teach about the music business, as part of the Helen McMaster Endowed Professorship in Vocal and Choral Studies.

  • On the campaign trail Mar 16, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU senior Jarod Rose had the opportunity to help on Ohio Governor John Kasich’s campaign prior to the South Carolina primary, thanks to his summer internship with the Licking County Republican Party.

  • Undergraduates honored for their diversity research Mar 16, 2016 1:30 AM Four winners — three individual and one group — were presented awards for excellence March 2 for their participation in the inaugural Undergraduate Symposium on Diversity: Opportunities and Challenges for the Inclusion of Diversity in Higher Education and Society. The symposium was hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship.

  • BGSU Philharmonia, Planetarium explore ‘The Planets’ Mar 14, 2016 3:45 PM The Bowling Green Philharmonia at BGSU will take audiences on a musical and visual voyage through Earth’s solar system March 24 with two performances of Gustav Holst’s “The Planets,” highlighted by projections provided by the BGSU Planetarium.

  • Medical Mutual contributes $1 million to BGSU's wellness initiatives Mar 14, 2016 10:50 AM Medical Mutual of Ohio is contributing $1 million to assist with the development of BGSU’s new Optimal Aging Institute (OAI). The new initiative is designed to help senior citizens live longer, healthier lives and will create new wellness programs for older adults on and off campus.

  • Culture and Learning course explores math education Mar 14, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Gabriel Matney, assistant professor in the School of Teaching and Learning, gives students the unique opportunity to see teaching and learning techniques in mathematics firsthand with his Culture and Learning in Thailand course.

  • A decade of supporting student success Mar 11, 2016 1:50 PM The Teaching and Learning Fair will mark its 10th anniversary March 21-23 with special events and guest speakers. The agenda includes guest speaker Dr. Vincent Tinto, a panel of past BGSU presidents Sidney Ribeau and Carol Cartwright and current President Mary Ellen Mazey, and presentations by BGSU faculty and staff.

  • Women’s History Month Mar 11, 2016 1:48 PM BGSU will celebrate Women’s History Month with the theme “Tackling Injustice: Sports as an Arena of Social Change.” The Women’s Center and the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program, along other campus departments and organizations, have created a slate of programming that explores the role of athletics — and athletes — in positive social change.

  • Pro Musica to host 10th annual Douglas Wayland Chamber Music Competition Mar 10, 2016 9:16 AM Pro Musica will host the 10th annual Douglas Wayland Chamber Music Competition on March 19 and March 20 at Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts. All events are in Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. Free and open to the public.

  • Spektral Quartet to perform at BGSU Mar 10, 2016 9:08 AM Spektral Quartet, an acclaimed string quartet based in Chicago, will perform at 8 p.m. March 14 in Bryan Recital Hall at Bowling Green State University’s Moore Musical Arts Center. Free and open to the public.

  • BGSU to host 28th annual TRIO Award Celebration March 24 Mar 2, 2016 3:40 PM BGSU students will be honored for their personal and academic achievements during the 28th annual TRIO Awards Celebration on March 24 from 4–6 p.m. in 101 Olscamp Hall. Faculty, staff and personnel from BGSU and Toledo area schools will also be recognized for their support of TRIO Programs.

  • Accomplished alumni join BGSU Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Mar 2, 2016 3:00 PM Three BGSU alumni joined the Bowling Green State University Foundation Inc. Board of Directors during the Feb. 20, 2016, meeting. Jan Heppe '74, "Charlie” Kowal '75 and Judith D. Pryor '85 will serve a three-year term on the Board of Directors for the BGSU Foundation Inc.

  • Retirement Fair offers value to all Mar 2, 2016 1:00 PM Whether you’re in your early career or getting ready to retire, you will find helpful information at the inaugural Retirement Fair on March 14 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Representatives from Human Resources, OPERS, STRS and Ohio Deferred Compensation will be on hand.

  • 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.

  • A non-traditional classroom experience Feb 29, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Tim Murnen, director of the School of Teaching and Learning, and a team of instructors, has been instrumental in getting BGSU teacher-candidates experience observing and participating in the unique learning environment created at Toledo School for the Arts. BGSU and TSA are in its second semester of the agreement and BGSU students are reaping big rewards.

  • 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.

  • Flying far from home Feb 22, 2016 7:00 AM Incoming freshman with family ties to BGSU chooses BGSU over Auburn.

  • 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.

  • Board approves new undergraduate majors, sets room and meal plan rates Feb 19, 2016 2:00 PM At its Feb. 19 meeting, the board of trustees approved three new undergraduate degrees, in forensic science; philosophy, politics, economics and law (PPEL); and biological sciences. The trustees also set room and meal plan rates for fiscal year 2017.

  • Chapman, La Comunidad to make journeys of discovery Feb 17, 2016 4:00 PM With the help of the Klein Development Fund for Residential Learning Communities, one group of students will head to Harvard University to attend a social entrepreneurship conference and a second group will visit Havana, Cuba.

  • Hansen Musical Arts Series features Detroit Symphony Orchestra official Feb 17, 2016 4:00 PM The Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Paul W. Hogle will bring his wit and wisdom to Bowling Green State University and the Dorothy E. and DuWayne H. Hansen Musical Arts Series at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 with a talk titled “Music: Turning a Commodity into Community.”

  • ‘Behind the Beautiful Forevers’ author to visit BGSU Feb 16, 2016 11:59 AM Pulitzer-Prize winner Katherine Boo, author of “Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity,” will visit Bowing Green State University Feb. 23 for a talk and book signing. The event is free and open to the public.

  • 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 century on the court Feb 15, 2016 1:16 PM The 2015-16 season marks the 100th year of intercollegiate men’s basketball in Bowling Green. As we continue to celebrate this landmark during the second half of conference play, we take this opportunity to remember the outstanding coaches, players and fans who have made Falcon Basketball great through the years.

  • Poised for the future Feb 15, 2016 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University will begin offering three new health and science degree programs in the fall. A Bachelor of Science in Public Health with an environmental health concentration, a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health, and Master of Science in Forensic Science with specializations in forensic investigation, chemistry and biology are the new degree programs.

  • Health and Human Services degrees meet student, community needs Feb 12, 2016 4:30 PM The University will begin offering three new health and science degree programs in the fall. A Bachelor of Science in Public Health with an environmental health concentration, a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health, and Master of Science in Forensic Science with specializations in forensic investigation, chemistry and biology are the new degree programs.

  • BGSU among top business schools for veterans Feb 11, 2016 1:39 PM Bowling Green State University’s College of Business Administration is one of the best business schools in the country for America’s veterans, according to Military Times magazine. BGSU has been recognized in all four years of the survey.

  • College of Health and Human Services debuts fresh new spaces, facilities Feb 10, 2016 3:45 PM The College of Health and Human Services will dedicate the newly remodeled spaces in the building on Feb. 15 with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. and open house and tour of the facilities from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • FLY Program Scheduled to Soar in Fall 2016 Feb 10, 2016 3:45 PM BGSU’s newest learning community, the FLY Program (Falcon Learning Your-way), will provide students who have learning differences and attention challenges lifelong tools for academic success and workforce preparation.

  • I/O Psychology Feb 10, 2016 3:45 PM An updated edition of “Essentials of Personnel Assessment and Selection,” first published a decade ago, has been published by Dr. Scott Highhouse. Originally considered a go-to resource for those studying industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology, the second edition addresses current issues.

  • 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.

  • Leading for success Feb 8, 2016 7:00 AM A management class service learning project provided a real-world application that taught teamwork, business planning, social responsibility and giving back to one’s community by raising money for charities.

  • Black Issues Conference features Rosa Clemente Feb 5, 2016 1:15 PM Rosa Clemente, the 2008 Green party vice presidential candidate, will be the keynote speaker for the 17th annual Black Issues Conference at BGSU.

  • Diehl's 'Wasted' book is personal Feb 5, 2016 1:15 PM Addiction. The term is often aligned with waste. Dr. Heath Diehl, a lecturer in English and Honors, takes that wasted metaphor to task in his first published book, “Wasted: Performing Addiction in America.”

  • Clinical psychology Ph.D. program nationally ranked Feb 3, 2016 1:45 PM The University’s clinical psychology Ph.D. program is among the best in the nation, according to two recent reports. On the list compiled by counselingpsychology.org, BGSU is ranked second in the nation for its success in preparing students for careers in professional counseling.

  • Steinway Artist headlines Dubois Piano Festival Feb 3, 2016 1:45 PM BGSU will host American pianist and Steinway Artist Spencer Myer for the annual David D. Dubois Piano Festival and Competition Feb. 12-14. Lauded for “superb playing” and “poised, alert musicianship” by the Boston Globe, Myer is one of the most respected and sought-after pianists on today’s concert stages. During his visit to BGSU, Myers will sit on a panel of judges for the Dubois piano competition; work with piano students during a master class, and present a community concert at 8 p.m. on Feb. 13 in Kobacker Hall at Moore Musical Arts Center.

  • BGSU raises more than $25,000 for childhood cancer research Feb 2, 2016 9:18 AM Bowing Green State University far surpassed its $20,000 goal at the fourth annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation signature head-shaving event Jan. 31, and set a new record in the process.

  • National trustee Bruce Nyberg Feb 1, 2016 2:00 PM A Birmingham, Mich., resident, Bruce Nyberg supports his alma mater by serving as a national trustee for the University. National trustees are alumni who do not live in Ohio but who can advocate for higher education and are nationally prominent in their fields. Earlier, from 2003-09, he served on the BGSU Foundation Board, helping to guide the University’s investment strategy.

  • The greatest game Feb 1, 2016 9:47 AM The Super Bowl will celebrate a half century of existence Sunday, Feb. 7, with Super Bowl 50, which will again be so much more than just another football game. It has become a spectacle, one of the most watched annual sporting events in the world, and one where former Falcons have been involved from its inception through last year’s championship.

  • Falcon BEST gets a boost Feb 1, 2016 7:00 AM The crowd inside the “Stroh” is animated and energized. As the competitors battle it out on the arena floor, the mascots go through their machinations, the bands fill the air with brass tones and drum beats, and the cheer squads chant support. Are they watching the next basketball star headed for the NBA? No, this is the Falcon BEST Robotics Competition.

  • 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.

  • Simulated business Feb 1, 2016 7:00 AM BGSU business students are showing they've got the right stuff when it comes to running a multi-million dollar company. A team made up of four accounting majors qualified as a "Top 6" finalist for the 2015 Fall Capsim Challenge, a biannual competition hosted in the fall and spring that allows teams to run a simulated company.

  • Africana Studies Conference uses film as focus Jan 29, 2016 1:00 PM The 18th annual Africana Studies Student Research Conference will feature a look at Caribbean culture through film and documentary along with three panel presentations by student researchers from BGSU and other universities.

  • BGSU springs ahead Jan 29, 2016 1:00 PM The University had positive news to share when this semester’s 15-day head count was released Jan. 25. Enrollment is up among both undergraduate and graduate students on the Bowling Green campus, and overall enrollment is up by 4 percent over last spring.

  • Office of Service-Learning expands to Center for Community and Civic Engagement Jan 29, 2016 1:00 PM The Office of Service-Learning is expanding its role on campus. The office will be called the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) and will be positioned to better support the goals of the University.

  • Clinical psychology Ph.D. program nationally ranked Jan 29, 2016 12:59 PM Bowling Green State University’s clinical psychology Ph.D. program is among the best in the nation according to two recent reports. On the list compiled by counselingpsychology.org, BGSU is ranked 2nd in the nation for its success in preparing students for careers in professional counseling.

  • BGSU partners to build diversity in faculty ranks from graduate level up Jan 27, 2016 4:45 PM As the national need for professionals and higher education faculty in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines has grown, the number of minority students going into those disciplines has remained disappointingly low, leaving much rich potential untapped.

  • BGSU, Bowling Green to address ‘Islamophobia’ Jan 26, 2016 10:02 AM In the wake of recent concerns about intolerance and violence targeting Muslims, Bowling Green State University and the city of Bowling Green are hosting two panel discussions on “Islamophobia” in our region. The events are part of the Not In Our Town initiative.

  • Accessible research Jan 25, 2016 7:00 AM Universities rely on scholarly journals. Faculty read them to further their knowledge, and they publish their own research in them so others can benefit from it. But what if those journals are inaccessible or too esoteric to non-academics in the field? Such had been the case in industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology, which addresses workplace topics like employment selection tools, staff training and development, and job performance measures.

  • One with the trees Jan 25, 2016 7:00 AM Cassie Eilerman knows trees, at least the trees in Bowling Green, Ohio. The Bowling Green State University environmental studies student has inventoried the city’s more than 8,400 trees that are planted in the public rights-of-way, parks and green spaces. Since November 2014 she has had an internship with the city’s arborist.

  • 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.

  • Bowling Green Leadership Academy underway Jan 22, 2016 4:00 PM With a new name and a new focus, the employee leadership development program at BGSU kicked off on Jan. 21 with morning opening remarks by Viva McCarver, chief human resources officer, and a lunchtime address by President Mary Ellen Mazey.

  • ‘Eloquentia’ by Saenz gives voice to solo trumpet Jan 22, 2016 4:00 PM As its name suggests, the six compositions on trumpeter Charles Saenz’s new CD, “Eloquentia,” share a certain quality of eloquence. Recently released by Beauport Classical, the pieces for solo trumpet and piano “require the musician to understand the intention of each composer and their individual sense of the instrument,” said Saenz, an associate professor of trumpet at BGSU and coordinator of the brass/percussion area.

  • In service to others Jan 22, 2016 9:13 AM Students at BGSU spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day doing community service. Nearly 700 students participated this year.

  • Visiting international students experience American tourism Jan 21, 2016 1:00 PM Eleven students from Beijing Union University (BUU) visited Bowling Green State University Dec. 20-30, 2015, to experience tourism in northwest Ohio firsthand. Their trip to the United States marked the first visit to the country for all the students and was part of a larger collaboration agreement that was signed this summer between the two institutions.

  • Micro-operas highlight student talent Jan 20, 2016 4:30 PM Four new micro-operas, written by BGSU composition students, will be performed this weekend in two performances at Bryan Recital Hall of the Moore Musical Arts Center. The shows, which are free and open to the public, are scheduled at 8 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday.

  • Undergraduates apply critical thinking, research to diversity issues Jan 20, 2016 4:30 PM In classes across the University, undergraduate students are studying not just the traditional topics related to their disciplines, but also how attitudes toward disparate people or ways of thought shape our scholarship and our lives.

  • 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.

  • The chemistry of clandestine drugs Jan 18, 2016 7:00 AM Dr. Jon Sprague and undergraduate neuroscience student Greg Grecco are part of a crusade to protect the public from the harmful effects of synthetic drugs produced in clandestine labs. Their work is not on the street fighting drug crime, but in the laboratory working to understand how the chemical changes made to drugs in clandestine labs change how they affect the body.

  • Master of Criminal Justice online program one of the best in the country Jan 14, 2016 9:17 AM Bowling Green State University’s master’s of criminal justice online program is the best in Ohio and one of the top 10 in the country, according to U.S. News and World Report.

  • Compendium of alcohol history earns award Jan 13, 2016 3:00 PM Alcohol has been a part of cultures around the world for thousands of years, and used for everything from religious purposes to a simple toast to seal a business deal. Dr. Scott Martin, chair of the Department of History, had a hand in an award-winning publication that presents the rich history of alcohol, along with the cultural and social phenomena used for both good and ill. Martin is the editor of the 1,774-page “SAGE Encyclopedia of Alcohol: Social, Cultural and Historical Perspectives” published by SAGE Publications.

  • Ramsdell elected to board of graduate enrollment professional association Jan 13, 2016 3:00 PM Keith Ramsdell, director of graduate enrollment and assistant dean of the Graduate College, has been elected vice president of the 2015-16 executive committee of the governing board of NAGAP: The Leader in Graduate Enrollment Management. NAGAP is the only professional organization devoted exclusively to the concerns of individuals working in the graduate enrollment management environment.

  • ‘The Butler’ author to speak as part of Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Jan 11, 2016 9:59 AM Wil Haygood, prolific author and writer for the Washington Post, will speak at Bowling Green State University Jan. 19 as part of the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Haygood is the author of “The Butler: A Witness to History,” which was made into a feature film.

  • Determination leads to “sax”cess Jan 11, 2016 7:00 AM Falcon alumnus Corey Whitt overcame family struggles and taught himself to play saxophone by listening to recordings of BGSU saxophonist Dr. John Sampen. Whitt attended BGSU, studied with Sampen and is now teaching music in Perrysburg.

  • 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.

  • In pursuit of medicine Jan 11, 2016 7:00 AM A series of major moves early in life could cause a young child to withdraw and maybe not reach their potential. It also could have a detrimental impact on their development as a student. Or in the case of Neisha Medina, those transitions could serve as a platform for advancement, maturation and maximizing your potential. In her life, the miles traveled have created a motivated, committed and highly-focused student in pursuit of a career as a doctor.

  • Optimizing cancer therapy Jan 11, 2016 7:00 AM Arka Roy always wanted to be a medical doctor, but he was never too excited about medicine. Instead, he fell in love with mathematics. It turns out, math proved to be the perfect tool for Roy to enlist in the fight against cancer. He focuses his research on optimal decision-making under uncertainty with applications in cancer radiation therapy.

  • BGSU honors past, looks to future Jan 8, 2016 3:15 PM Wil Haygood, author of “The Butler: A Witness to History,” will speak at BGSU for the celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event is part of the University’s commemoration of Black History Month, which includes public service, performances, dialogue and social events across campus.

  • Johnson named director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Jan 8, 2016 3:15 PM After a national search, BGSU has selected an experienced professional as the director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships. Dr. Betsy Johnson will join the University on Feb. 16, announced Cecilia Castellano, vice provost for strategic enrollment planning.

  • Undergraduate Symposium on Diversity Jan 8, 2016 3:15 PM What have undergraduates learned about diversity in their classes or in individual work with faculty? The inaugural Undergraduate Symposium on Diversity: “Opportunities and Challenges for the Inclusion of Diversity in Higher Education and Society” will showcase students’ learning through poster presentations, with three awards to be given at a later date.

  • Deadline extended for Falcon Internship Guarantee Jan 8, 2016 8:50 AM An important deadline is coming up for all first-year college students: Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, is the last day to apply for BGSU’s Falcon Internship Guarantee (FIG) program, if you have not already done so. All first-year college students are eligible for the FIG program, an important asset for any undergraduate.

  • BGSU receives grant for campus sexual assault victims’ services Jan 6, 2016 3:00 PM BGSU will receive more than $82,000 from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to assist victims of sexual assault on campus. The University will use these funds to contract with The Cocoon, a Wood County shelter providing support to battered women and their children, to pay for a full-time victim advocate to serve BGSU students, staff and faculty of all genders who have experienced sexual assault, relationship violence or stalking. The advocate will help victims find resources, understand legal options and campus procedures, and navigate the criminal justice system.

  • Two new BGSU trustees appointed by governor Jan 6, 2016 3:00 PM Gov. John Kasich has appointed alumni Marilyn Eisele of Cleveland and David O’Brien of Westlake to the BGSU Board of Trustees. Eisele’s term runs through May 17, 2023. She earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from BGSU in 1979 and is president of NDI Medical, a hybrid venture and commercialization firm that funds and develops innovative neurodevice technologies. She also serves as vice president of finance and chief financial officer for NDI’s three portfolio companies, SPR Therapeutics, Checkpoint Surgical and Deep Brain Innovation, all neurodevice companies spun out of NDI.

  • A Life of Service Jan 4, 2016 4:20 PM Bowling Green State University mourns the loss of alumnus and long-time friend Dr. George Mylander ’58, ’70, ’03 (Hon.) who passed away Sunday morning in Sandusky, Ohio, at the age of 83.

  • BGSU-UT sign academic partnership Jan 4, 2016 9:34 AM Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo may be rivals on the football field, but the two schools continue to be partners in the classroom.

  • Lockford, Stafford honored by National Communication Association Two Bowling Green State University faculty members were recently recognized by the National Communication Association for their accomplishments by the National Communication Association. Dr. Laura Stafford, director of the School of Media and Communication, and Dr. Lesa Lockford, chair of the Department of Theatre and Film, each received an award for her work.

Updated: 07/29/2021 09:40AM