2016 Year in Review
a message from the president
Members of the Falcon Family,
As 2016 comes to an end, I want to wish you a happy holiday season. BGSU continues its commitment to excellence, and we are so proud of our countless accomplishments.
Throughout the year, BGSU students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends changed lives. We witnessed the impact of groundbreaking research, dozens of wins for our athletic teams, students engaging in community service and leadership opportunities, and outstanding examples of how our alumni and friends made a difference in the world.
This great University is strategically positioned to meet the challenges and thrive for another 106 years. We continue to invest in state-of-the-art facilities, recruit world-class faculty and improve the BG experience for all students. From recruitment to graduation, the world needs Falcons.
Take a moment and review the year and all the successes that make this University so special. Thank you for all that you do for BGSU! I am looking forward to what we will accomplish in 2017.
Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year!
Regards,
Mary Ellen Mazey, Ph.D.
President
TOP STORIES FROM 2016
2016 by the numbers
26,500,000
Total $ raised in fiscal year 2016
19,812
Total enrollment
3
Inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame
32
Campus spaces renovated or constructed in 2016
4,254
Total graduates in 2016
100
Football ranked in the top 100 all-time by the Associated Press
1
Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow
53
Alumni inducted as Golden Falcons
3.232
Average student-athlete GPA, highest in program history
1,000,000
Total $ given by Medical Mutual of Ohio to create the Optimal Aging Institute
389
Class of 2020 students from Falcon Families
13,013 gift
Number of Falcons who gave in 2016.
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2016 in Social
Renovation work has begun on University Hall! Improving this historic building at @bgsu! pic.twitter.com/jwmmQSskW9
— Mary Ellen Mazey (@PresidentMazey) January 7, 2016
We ❤️ our student section! #BGSU #WhosHeNobody @bg_creatures
A photo posted by BGSU (@officialbgsu) on
Tuscaloosa, @FalconGymn is coming for you! pic.twitter.com/XGhszdSPQm
— BGSU Athletics (@BGathletics) March 21, 2016
Student organization makes positive impact.
Posted by Bowling Green State University on Monday, April 25, 2016
Open Letter From The AD: I'm Coming Home! https://t.co/h91Qejn06v
— BGSU Athletics (@BGathletics) May 25, 2016
New logo installed to celebrate 50 years at the @BGSUIceArena! So proud of @BGFalconHockey! #MadhouseOnMercer pic.twitter.com/JEzZNMGanb
— Mary Ellen Mazey (@PresidentMazey) June 15, 2016
Wishing our student-athletes the very best as they start the academic year! @bgsu is so proud of you! #AyZiggy pic.twitter.com/A81JKtHEmz
— Mary Ellen Mazey (@PresidentMazey) August 28, 2016
#BGSU's fraternities & sororities received a plaque with their ceremonial keys at tonight's Welcome to Wooster. pic.twitter.com/qVeFhBA4kS
— BGSU (@bgsu) September 9, 2016
Beautiful fall day on campus! #BGSU 🍂🍁 pic.twitter.com/ipRqmxFpHY
— BGSU (@bgsu) November 17, 2016
Finals week ahead and @BGathletics coaches and staff surprised students at the library with free pizza! pic.twitter.com/S0EAkRfJTf
— BGSU Athletics (@BGathletics) December 12, 2016
Campus has been empty during winter break. @PresidentMazey’s dog, Ziggy, went searching for students! #BGSUFirstDoghttps://t.co/n7iYQ0tmc0
— BGSU (@bgsu) January 8, 2016
Love the new banner on Anderson Arena! Great representation of the @bgsu Creed! #IAmAFalcon pic.twitter.com/OPXpUOriZ2
— Mary Ellen Mazey (@PresidentMazey) February 19, 2016
A photo posted by BGSU (@officialbgsu) on
Quick gesture drawings over looking Florence! #BGSU #BGSUArt
A photo posted by BGSU School of Art (@bgsuart) on
We caught a weedle near the fountain! Lots of Pokemon around campus! #PokemonGo pic.twitter.com/YQbzGgfool
— BGSU (@bgsu) July 11, 2016
Ziggy wishes everyone a happy #NationalDogDay! #BGSUFirstDog pic.twitter.com/7BgC35f5f8
— Mary Ellen Mazey (@PresidentMazey) August 26, 2016
Ribbon Cuttings were held today for both the Kuhlin Center and the Greek Village. Thanks to all who came out to show their support. #BGSUHomecoming
Posted by Bowling Green State University on Saturday, October 1, 2016
Nice day at one of our favorite spots on campus. #bgsu
A photo posted by BGSU Alumni (@bgsualumni) on
Check out this feature on the BGSU Falcon Marching Band in our Fall Magazine.
Posted by Bowling Green State University on Wednesday, December 7, 2016
According to Roger Lewis, he's headed to the NY Giants. Congrats @OttoLewis_! pic.twitter.com/u3TWEHUgUY
— BGSU Athletics (@BGathletics) April 30, 2016
"Graduates, you are collectively my @SportsCenter top play of the day!" - @jaycrawfordespn #BGSU2016 pic.twitter.com/9Kiv00z2yZ
— Mary Ellen Mazey (@PresidentMazey) May 10, 2016
She did it! Two huge PRs and Aliyah is headed to Nationals with the last spot out of the East! pic.twitter.com/SDzCeiORL7
— BGSU Athletics (@BGathletics) May 28, 2016
Improvements being made at Doyt Perry Stadium! We will celebrate its 50th Anniversary at BGSU Homecoming on Oct. 1.
Posted by Bowling Green State University on Friday, June 17, 2016
Touring the new Greek Village!
Posted by Bowling Green State University on Thursday, August 11, 2016
Group photo of @BGSUBirds and this year's @SICSICBGSU! Welcome #5 – Michelangelo and #6 – Scooby Doo! #BGSU #Squad pic.twitter.com/st8nf9is4k
— BGSU (@bgsu) August 19, 2016
Congratulations to @jasonbarker94 and @tuls2013, the 2016 @BGSUHomecoming_ King and Queen! pic.twitter.com/QxwGRwwtC4
— Mary Ellen Mazey (@PresidentMazey) October 1, 2016
The @BGSUBirds stopped by @MylesPizzaPubBG to say their final goodbyes before the pub closes on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/hLqV9we3lg
— BGSU (@bgsu) October 1, 2016
The stage is set! Congratulations to the 1,002 @bgsu students graduating this weekend! #BGSU2016 pic.twitter.com/QG3M6OW4vX
— Mary Ellen Mazey (@PresidentMazey) December 16, 2016
Updated: 01/24/2020 10:08AM