Record-breaking number of supporters raise $2.7M during BGSU One Day

More than 5,300 people from all 50 states and around the world generously contributed

A record-breaking number of supporters gave to Bowling Green State University during its annual dedicated day of giving, raising over $2.7 million for the second consecutive year.  

In 36 hours from April 2-3, 5,367 people from all 50 states and around the world donated to One Day to support the BGSU student experience and expand access to higher education, continuing the University’s upward momentum.

The generous support from alumni, students, faculty and staff, parents and friends broadens educational opportunities through scholarships and enhances learning through research, experiential learning, student organizations and more.

BGSU One Day supports a wide range of initiatives from club sports to Life Design, academic colleges and the Thompson Working Families Scholarship — all providing life-changing opportunities for current and future Falcons at Ohio's No. 1 public university for student learning experiences.

As a comprehensive public university, BGSU invests in in-demand academic programs that address current and future workforce needs, particularly in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and healthcare, providing students with an education of value that prepares them for successful careers and lives.

Ranked the No. 1 public university in Ohio for career preparation, BGSU blends classroom learning with experiential opportunities through the innovative Life Design program, which empowers students to shape their educational and career goals.