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  • BGSU to hold Fall 2024 Commencement exercises Dec. 13-14 Dec 9, 2024 2:20 PM University's 311th Commencement exercises will take place through two ceremonies over two days on the Bowling Green campus.

  • BGSU celebrates the life of Dr. Cindy Stong ’05 Dec 5, 2024 2:50 PM Stong, who began the innovative Marine Lab with just a few tanks, positioned BGSU as a national leader in marine biology education.

  • Prof. Plank appears on Contrabass Conversations Podcast Dec 3, 2024 10:50 AM On October 3, 2024 Assistant Teaching Professor of Jazz Bass, Aidan Plank was featured on the Contrabass Conversations podcast hosted by bassist Jason Heath.

  • CMA Alumna Jane Hines wins SMT Publication Award Nov 26, 2024 9:07 AM CMA alumna Jane Hines (MM Music History and MM Music Theory, 2015) was recently awarded the Society for Music Theory's Citation of Special Merit publication award for her translation of Friedrich Wilhelm Marpurg's treatise, *Abhandlung von der Fuge* (*Treatise on Fugue*), 1753, from the original German.

  • Decker wins Society for Music Theory Publication Award Nov 20, 2024 3:25 PM Dr. Greg Decker (professor, music theory) as been awarded a prestigious publication award by the Society for Music Theory, the primary academic society for the study of music theory and analysis internationally. Decker's publication *Here for the Hearing: Analyzing the Music in Musical Theater* (University of Michigan Press, 2023) won SMT's Outstanding Multi-Author Collection publication award.

  • Alumna who has served under three U.S. presidential administrations shares how BGSU experiences shaped her career trajectory Nov 15, 2024 4:03 PM Judith Pryor, a BGSU alumna, spoke to Schmidthorst College of Business students about EXIM’s role in international trade.

  • Slater Family Ice Arena renovation marks a new chapter for Falcons hockey Nov 8, 2024 4:45 PM Elevating the fan and game-day experience, new features include an enhanced entrance, expanded lobby and the Green, Remeis and Green Mezzanine.

  • BGSU leading $2.5M study to identify underlying health disparities among underrepresented populations Nov 6, 2024 11:30 AM Dr. Wendy Manning, founder of the BGSU Center for Family and Demographic Research, is collaborating with the University of Minnesota on the five-year National Institutes of Health-funded study.

  • Associate Professor, Sidra Lawrence recognized by the Society for Ethnomusicology Nov 5, 2024 9:00 AM "intimate entanglements in the ethnography of performance", co-edited by Sidra Lawrence, was awarded honorable mention for the Ellen Koskoff Edited Volume Prize by the Society for Ethnomusicology.

  • BGSU alumni bring real-world insight and training to criminal justice education Oct 29, 2024 2:30 PM Criminal justice students at BGSU have the chance to earn real-world experience with police training thanks to two alumni in the Lorain Police Department.

  • Robert Satterlee performs at State and National Conferences Oct 24, 2024 11:17 AM Robert Satterlee, professor of piano, recently gave solo performances at the Ohio Music Teachers Association State Conference, held in Akron, Ohio in October, and also at the American Liszt Society Festival, an event drawing pianists and scholars from all across the US. This year's festival was held in October at the University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.

  • In photos: 2024 Falcon Family Weekend at BGSU (Public photo gallery available!) Oct 22, 2024 2:00 PM BGSU welcomed hundreds of families and supporters to enjoy a weekend of fun activities during the annual family event.

  • A lasting legacy: Local family has produced 19 BGSU Falcons — and counting Oct 18, 2024 1:40 PM Since planting roots in Bowling Green in the mid-1960s, every college-aged member of the Konecny family has chosen BGSU.

  • International impact: BGSU researcher's renowned work in photochemistry draws interest from German student Oct 9, 2024 2:41 PM German doctoral student from the University of Wüzburg travels to BGSU to learn alongside Dr. Joseph Furgal

  • BGSU research finds divorce among older adults has nearly tripled since 1990 Oct 7, 2024 9:52 AM The renowned National Center for Family and Marriage Research reports that one in every 10 people divorcing in the United States today is 65 or older.

  • Meet the Dean: Dr. Wael Mokhtar to build on growing momentum in the BGSU College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering Oct 1, 2024 11:00 AM Dr. Wael Mokhtar joins BGSU at a pivotal time of growth.

  • BGSU Academy of Distinguished Alumni inducts 2024 class Sep 27, 2024 1:49 PM The 2024 honorees include Dr. Laurence "Larry" Benz '84, Seshadri S. Tangutur '87 and Jeff B. Witjas '68

  • BGSU-led research collaboration bridges healthcare gaps for local gestational diabetes patients Sep 10, 2024 2:00 PM The research team saw promising results using implementation science to adapt clinical workflows and tools that helped patients receive needed care.

  • BGSU alumni arrange memorable visit to Hewlett-Packard for study abroad students in Spain Sep 9, 2024 10:21 AM Zach Hunnell ’14 and Jessica Kipp ’03 organized a company visit to HP’s Barcelona campus for BGSU students studying in Spain.

  • Creating public good together: BGSU launches unique program to recognize corporate partnership engagement Sep 6, 2024 4:00 PM Through the Partnership Recognition Program, BGSU recognizes partnerships that deliver tangible results for the University, its students and the broader community.

  • BGSU distinguished professor receives national recognition for student mentorship Sep 6, 2024 9:30 AM Current and former students nominated Dr. Susan Brown for her mentoring and guidance, resulting in a national award from the American Sociological Association.

  • BGSU professors share insight on combating human and labor trafficking, honored for their efforts during Ohio Attorney General's summit Aug 27, 2024 10:42 AM Dr. Lara Wilken and professor Tracy McGinley addressed human and labor trafficking to state policymakers, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, survivors and advocates during a recent summit in Columbus.

  • Commission by impuls Composition Competition with Klangforum Wien in Vienna and Graz Aug 16, 2024 11:39 AM Piyawat has been selected as one of only five composers to participate in the prestigious impuls Festival Composition Competition in Vienna and Graz. This new commission, newly written for a large ensemble, will be performed by the renowned Klangforum Wien, with the world premiere set for February 2025 at the impuls Festival in Graz.

  • Finnish Premiere of Louilarpprasert's Ptera for orchestra and sound objects by Helsinki Philharmonic Aug 16, 2024 11:28 AM Under the curation of Tuuli Lindeberg, music director of Musica nova Helsinki 2025, Piyawat Louilarpprasert's, Ptera for orchestra and sound objects, will be featured in a prestigious concert at Music Centre / Musiikkitalo: Concert Hall, Helsinki.

  • BGSU students prepare for the ride of a lifetime during summer co-ops at amusement parks nationwide Aug 15, 2024 1:41 PM With more than one co-op required for program completion, RAAM students at BGSU gain hands-on learning experience in various facets of the resort and attraction industry.

  • Class of 2024: BGSU celebrates the first graduating class from its innovative Doctor of Physical Therapy program Aug 12, 2024 3:50 PM The University launched Ohio’s first and only hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program two years ago, and now its first cohort of students is entering the workforce.

  • Top 5 things BGSU experts say to consider when starting a new sport or fitness routine Aug 12, 2024 11:40 AM BGSU experts offer health and safety tips to consider when starting a new sport or pursing a new fitness routine.

  • BGSU professor nationally recognized for contributions to medical laboratory science profession Aug 7, 2024 2:57 PM Through her efforts to raise awareness about and expand the medical laboratory science profession, Jessica Bankey has been named to the American Society for Clinical Pathology's 40 Under Forty list.

  • BGSU learning community comes together to pack meals for those living with food insecurity Aug 5, 2024 1:27 PM BGSU students, faculty and staff volunteered alongside community members to address hunger and malnourishment around the globe.

  • A growing threat: BGSU researchers continue to detect dangerous levels of harmful algae in Africa's Lake Victoria Jul 30, 2024 2:59 PM Used by nearby residents as a primary source of water for drinking, bathing and domestic use, BGSU research finds high levels of toxin in Lake Victoria

  • BGSU Academic Enrichment Camps help record number of students stay sharp for upcoming school year Jul 29, 2024 9:12 AM Students in third through eighth grade spend 50 minutes per day for two weeks virtually learning about mathematics, science, language arts and social studies.

  • BGSU joins Ohio Society of CPAs to address statewide accountant shortage Jul 25, 2024 11:27 AM BGSU joins other higher education institutions and businesses from across Ohio to drive interest in accounting and help current students thrive in the field.

  • BGSU Firelands dean brings decades of higher education experience to new role Jul 22, 2024 10:16 AM BGSU Firelands names Dr. Allia L. Carter, a BGSU alumna with more than three decades of experience in higher education, as its new dean.

  • Defying gravity: A look back at Marny Oestreng’s historic leap for BGSU Gymnastics Jul 22, 2024 9:00 AM BGSU alumna Marny Oestreng '02 won the NCAA title for her floor exercise in 1999.

  • BGSU researchers uncover public health benefits while monitoring contaminant levels in local waterways Jul 18, 2024 1:29 PM Research led by Dr. Kevin McCluney is exploring how over-the-counter medications, illicit drugs and other contaminants affect the food web, leading to additional data uses.

  • ‘Dream come true’ for BGSU alumnus named voice of the Columbus Blue Jackets Jul 15, 2024 2:30 PM The Columbus Blue Jackets chose BGSU alumnus Steve Mears to spearhead club’s broadcasts on Bally Sports Ohio.

  • Improving water quality: BGSU research finds reduced levels of harmful algae toxins in Sandusky Bay Jul 11, 2024 1:10 PM BGSU researchers believe lower toxin levels stem from the recent removal of the former Ballville Dam

  • Recent BGSU alumna finds niche in green chemistry through undergrad research opportunities Jul 10, 2024 3:07 PM As an undergrad, Brie Lewis was part of a research team that discovered a new photochemical reaction involving Marmycin, which has shown properties as an anti-cancer drug.

  • Diverse cohorts lead to '360-degree learning' in BGSU organization development master's program Jul 8, 2024 9:08 AM Discover how a surgeon, a school administrator, a firefighter and a preacher are part of the rich tapestry of professionals enhancing their leadership skills with the University's Executive Master of Organization Development program

  • BGSU alumna finds organization development master's program to be a catalyst for professional change Jul 8, 2024 9:00 AM In the BGSU Executive Master of Organization Development program, students learn and exercise vital skills and diverse approaches to managing and leading others.

  • Happy birthday to legendary BGSU alumna, Hollywood Golden Age actress Eva Marie Saint ’46 Jul 3, 2024 2:30 PM The road to stardom and roles in such epics as Elia Kazan’s “On the Waterfront,” for which Saint won an Oscar, ran through BGSU as she followed her sister, Adelaide, to the University in 1942.

  • Follow these 7 tips for a healthier life: BGSU experts weigh in on men’s health Jun 27, 2024 12:15 PM BGSU nursing and nutrition experts offer insight on the top things men should think about when it comes to their health.

  • A timeless resource: BGSU organizational change management research still highly sought after Jun 26, 2024 1:04 PM The article’s origins date back to the early days of the BGSU Executive Master of Organization Development program, established in 1974 by Dr. Glenn Varney, one of the paper’s authors.

  • BGSU expands Life Design to local high school to help solve national teacher shortage Jun 26, 2024 8:51 AM Through a partnership with Washington Local Schools, BGSU introduces Life Design to high schoolers to help foster their interest in becoming teachers.

  • Kuhlin Career Hub pivotal in helping BGSU software engineering student launch his career at Progressive Insurance Jun 10, 2024 1:36 PM Committed to positioning students for professional success, the BGSU Kuhlin Career Hub helped software engineering graduate Tyler Dickard build crucial career connections in college.

  • From classroom to commerce: Recent BGSU grad's small business venture sees data-driven success Jun 5, 2024 11:06 AM During her tenure at BGSU, Andrea Kirkendall covered leftover college expenses with her Queen Bee’s Vintage secondhand clothing business.

  • BGSU research nationally recognized for efforts in diversifying the physical therapy workforce Jun 3, 2024 1:35 PM Dr. Melissa Yeung, from the BGSU School of Physical Therapy, studied the obstacles underrepresented students face in the physical therapy admissions process.

  • Journey to the classroom: Alumna begins new career in education with support from BGSU May 20, 2024 1:48 PM BGSU helps alumna Rachel Lill ‘18 successfully change careers to become a teacher.

  • BGSU recognizes employee milestones at annual Service Awards May 16, 2024 9:26 AM More than 250 BGSU faculty and staff were honored during the annual employee Service Award event, marking years of service to the University.

  • From Huron to Bowling Green: Mother, daughters boost career opportunities with BGSU experience May 6, 2024 10:20 AM The Krul family's path through to BGSU started with Cindy Krul '14, whose career transition set the stage for her daughters Leah Krul '21 and Halina Krul '23 to pursue their own academic dreams.

  • BGSU graduate helps shape state fire service as Ohio Deputy Fire Marshal May 2, 2024 2:06 PM ‘Relevant’ BGSU coursework helps Rick Sluder develop programming that improves fire service for firefighters and the general public.

  • In Their Words: BGSU graduate turns career-long passion into ‘exclamation point’ through DODC program Apr 29, 2024 8:05 AM Alumnae discusses her love of organization development, pursuing a doctorate while working and finding fulfillment with an advanced BGSU degree

  • BGSU School of Nursing celebrates second cohort of graduates with pinning ceremony Apr 26, 2024 5:40 PM 56 nursing students are crossing the stage at Spring 2024 Commencement, helping to fill a crucial role in healthcare.

  • Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin ’00, ‘04 receives honorary doctorate from BGSU, heralding the transformative power of music education Apr 26, 2024 2:18 PM BGSU Spring Commencement brings an honorary doctorate of music education degree for Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin ’00, ’04, director of the U.S. Marine Band.

  • Honoring a global trailblazer: James B. Karugu ‘62 given a posthumous honorary doctorate during BGSU 2024 Spring Commencement Apr 26, 2024 2:16 PM BGSU honors alumnus who became attorney general of Kenya, recognizing what can be achieved through education, perseverance and a global perspective.

  • BGSU holding Spring 2024 Commencement exercises April 26-27 Apr 23, 2024 1:15 PM University will honor the spring graduating class and distinguished alumni through four ceremonies on the Bowling Green campus

  • In Photos: "Heathers: The Musical" plays to sold-out audiences Apr 16, 2024 8:50 AM BGSU theatre department brings "Heathers: The Musical" to life in the Donnell Theatre over five sold-out shows.

  • Culminating a centennial celebration of BGSU Bands: A harmonious legacy Apr 15, 2024 10:54 AM BGSU Bands close out a year of centennial celebrations with a gala concert that features canon favorites and newly commissioned works.

  • BGSU students pitch innovative entrepreneurial ventures at The Hatch 2024 Apr 15, 2024 9:53 AM The Hatch event during Entrepreneurship Week in the Schmidthorst College of Business fosters entrepreneurial ingenuity among students and provides experiential learning opportunities.

  • Empowering change: BGSU launches labor trafficking initiative to broaden understanding through education and research Apr 12, 2024 3:43 PM Faculty members Dr. Lara Wilken and Tracy McGinley underscore the importance of education in understanding labor trafficking through the BGSU Labor Trafficking Education and Research Initiative.

  • BGSU Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Hall of Fame celebrates 2024 inductees Apr 12, 2024 2:30 PM Inductions honor those who have achieved distinction for founding, leading or building a new business for five years or more

  • BGSU graduate programs remain ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News and World Report Apr 10, 2024 1:14 PM For 2024, several BGSU graduate programs were ranked among the top 100 in the nation while others experienced a significant rise in rankings

  • BGSU Planetarium shows the magic of the cosmos on campus Apr 10, 2024 8:39 AM The planetarium offers students and the community immersive learning experiences about astronomy with stunning visuals and interactive programming.

  • BGSU Faculty Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding contributions to education, research and outreach Apr 9, 2024 2:54 PM BGSU honors outstanding faculty members with 2024 Faculty Excellence Awards

  • Meet the BGSU eclipse experts: Dr. Kate Dellenbusch Apr 5, 2024 4:35 PM Dr. Kate Dellenbusch leads school outreach, helps with campus programming and teaches students in the lead-up to the April 8 total solar eclipse.

  • BGSU Public and Allied Health Symposium examines public health impact of East Palestine train derailment Apr 5, 2024 3:10 PM The annual BGSU Public Health Symposium works to shape the landscape of public health dialogue throughout the region and beyond.

  • Meet the BGSU eclipse experts: Dr. Andrew Layden Apr 5, 2024 2:57 PM Layden brings a love of astronomy to the classroom at BGSU, helping a wide range of students develop enthusiasm for the science.

  • BGSU strengthens support network for veteran and active military students through Green Zone training Apr 4, 2024 11:35 AM Committed to increasing support for military-connected students, BGSU held Green Zone training to build a network of allies across campus.

  • BGSU alumna credits mentorship during The Hatch with her continued success in fashion industry Apr 2, 2024 1:15 PM The advice Fatima Camara ‘17 received during The Hatch remains at the forefront as she develops her company, 10,000 Threads.

  • Nationally-ranked BGSU Online criminal justice program delivers exceptional student experience Mar 26, 2024 8:21 AM The BGSU Master of Science in Criminal Justice program’s strong showings in U.S. News and World Reports rankings highlight a commitment to providing an education of value.

  • BGSU Schmidthorst College of Business recognized as among the best worldwide Mar 5, 2024 9:51 AM Schmidthorst College of Business recognized for excellence in business education through accreditation extension by AACSB

  • Empowering educators to empower students: Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell brings classroom insights to future teachers at BGSU Mar 1, 2024 1:18 PM BGSU welcomes National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell for an inspiring speech to future educators.

  • BGSU provides local school districts with mental health training through $1.8M federal grant Mar 1, 2024 10:04 AM The Communication and Connection for Safer Schools project supports safety in schools through training focused on mental health awareness and response, stress reduction and healthy communication and connection.

  • BGSU trustees focus on student success and experience at February meeting Feb 23, 2024 1:52 PM University trustees recognized continued success in attracting and retaining students, as well as the importance of research and creative activities, and took action to ensure BGSU remains relevant for future learners

  • 10,000 citations strong: How a dissertation topic defied skepticism and redefined marketing narratives Feb 21, 2024 11:09 AM 2004 digital communication research co-authored by BGSU professor surpasses 10,000 citations on Google Scholar.

  • BGSU lends expertise to groundbreaking $20M statewide study to understand mental illness Feb 14, 2024 4:43 PM Dr. Susan Brown, Dr. Kei Nomaguchi and Dr. Krista Westrick-Payne are among experts from across the state aiming to close the gap between the understanding of and treatment for Ohio’s mental illness epidemic.

  • In Their Words: DODC graduate blends music and research to create cohesion and connectivity within workplaces Feb 14, 2024 4:38 PM The two-time BGSU graduate discusses returning to school after nearly 30 years, finding value in the DODC program and turning passion into research.

  • From Bowling Green’s own to The President’s Own: BGSU alumnus Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin named director of U.S. Marine Band Feb 12, 2024 1:43 PM BGSU graduate Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin is now the director of U.S. Marine Band after first joining the ensemble as staff arranger in 2010.

  • BGSU love story: Falcon Flames pay homage to University during recent nuptials Feb 8, 2024 10:31 AM Alumni Kohl and Hailey Taberner are now among the more than 11,300 married couples with degrees from BGSU, affectionately referred to as Falcon Flames.

  • Cleveland-area nurse improves patient care practice after completing flexible BGSU Online nursing program Feb 1, 2024 12:08 PM After completing the BGSU Online RN to BSN program, alumna Lauren Hyde can better advocate for patients and their families.

  • "It's a human experience" | BGSU hosting weekly speaker series on the historical and cultural significance of total solar eclipses Jan 24, 2024 1:15 PM BGSU faculty and experts from several colleges and departments will delve into various topics on the total solar eclipse.

  • BGSU helps regional manufacturers adapt to advances in smart manufacturing through microcredential training program Jan 24, 2024 10:07 AM BGSU was among 11 recipients nationwide and the only in Ohio to receive a $333,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to meet regional workforce needs.

  • BGSU alumnus creates safer communities as leader of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation Jan 24, 2024 9:31 AM With a BGSU degree in criminal justice and three decades in law enforcement, Bruce Pijanowski ‘88 now leads the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

  • Two-time BGSU alumnus honored with prestigious ‘Giants of Broadcasting’ award Jan 17, 2024 10:53 AM Former president and CEO of Susquehanna Media Co. Dr. David Kennedy ‘76, ‘81 received the 2023 Giants of Broadcasting and Electronic Arts Award.

  • BGSU College Student Personnel program marks 60 years of developing professionals to enhance and support the student experience Jan 5, 2024 2:23 PM The BGSU Master of Arts in College Student Personnel has prepared practitioners for positions in student affairs through the integration of college student personnel theory-based coursework that emphasizes student learning, growth and development for six decades.

  • BGSU honors Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor and two-time alumnus Randy Gardner Dec 20, 2023 5:02 PM BGSU alumnus Randy Gardner ’81, ’87 is retiring as Ohio Department of Higher Education chancellor, culminating a storied career in public service.

  • Honoring a global mathematician: The Dr. Arjun Gupta Endowment for Doctoral Research Dec 20, 2023 8:38 AM The family of the late Dr. Arjun K. Gupta has established a generous endowment for international doctoral statistics students and a classroom dedication.

  • BGSU Online grad and Army veteran uses degree to drive electric vehicle manufacturing forward Dec 19, 2023 9:36 AM The BGSU Online MBA program helped Jeffrey Bivens ‘23 better understand the numerous facets of operating a business.

  • BGSU alumna embraces nonlinear career path, crediting her success to the invaluable lessons learned at the University Dec 18, 2023 3:08 PM From two theater degrees to corporate America, Megan Grandstaff credits BGSU for the ‘many great things’ in her life.

  • BGSU researcher discovers presence of dangerous airborne neurotoxin near Great Salt Lake Dec 12, 2023 4:23 PM Toxicology research into the drying lakebed discovered high levels of the neurotoxin BMAA, which is highly correlated to increased rates of ALS.

  • BGSU bands director invited to lead ensemble at prestigious Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference Dec 12, 2023 1:33 PM BGSU music faculty and alumni to be featured on the national stage during 77th annual Midwest Clinic.

  • BGSU graduate student revels in helping students dress for success at Mr. Agne’s Career Collection Dec 5, 2023 2:27 PM Opened in 2020, Mr. Agne’s Career Collection provides BGSU students with free professional attire, ensuring they’re career-ready and confident for job and internship opportunities.

  • BGSU holding Fall 2023 Commencement exercises Dec. 8-9 Dec 1, 2023 3:38 PM Two-day celebration of student success will take place with ceremonies at the Stroh Center and the Wolfe Center for the Arts

  • Alumni thrive in their careers and lives with BGSU Firelands education Nov 28, 2023 2:44 PM BGSU Firelands students share their success stories and explain why the college was the right choice for them.

  • Orel Hershiser speaks about the power of connections during visit to BGSU Nov 21, 2023 12:35 PM Now an award-winning broadcaster and entrepreneur, Orel Hershiser got his start at BGSU.

  • From BGSU to the Big Apple: Jon Waters leading national Band Directors Marching Band to Macy's Thanksgiving Parade stage Nov 20, 2023 12:25 PM This year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature a unique performance by the Band Directors Marching Band, led by the University's Jon Waters, as they showcase the impact of music education and honor the dedication of band directors across the nation.

  • BGSU sociology study prioritizes undergraduate student research and experiential learning Nov 16, 2023 11:30 AM A National Institutes of Health-funded study at BGSU will examine how people’s lives shaped their ability to adapt to the pandemic and will provide research opportunities for six undergraduate students.

  • BGSU alumna, a leading public health expert in Kenya, is integral in changing the global approach to parasitic diseases Nov 14, 2023 11:15 AM Dr. Njeri Wamae ‘80 has made substantial discoveries in parasitic disease treatment, aiming to improve the lives of those in her native Kenya and globally.

  • BGSU alumna and Kenyan native breaking barriers as global leader in technology Nov 14, 2023 11:08 AM Caroline Mukiira ‘01 credits her success to the foundational knowledge she received in the computer science program at BGSU.

  • Pioneering inclusivity in space exploration: BGSU linguist makes a historic walk on simulated Martian terrain Nov 13, 2023 11:54 AM BGSU linguist Dr. Sheri Wells-Jensen served as mission communications officer and accessibility officer for the Inclusion 1 mission inside the Space Analog for the Moon and Mars facility as part of Biosphere 2.

  • BGSU alumna fulfills childhood dream as Toledo Zoo small mammal keeper and aims to inspire future zoologists Nov 1, 2023 9:05 AM BGSU alumna Molly Beattie '15, '18 becomes small mammal keeper at Toledo Zoo

  • Netflix series 'All the Light We Cannot See’ is based on a novel written by BGSU alumnus Nov 1, 2023 8:53 AM The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “All the Light We Cannot See” by BGSU alumnus Anthony Doerr ‘99 was adapted into a limited Netflix series premiering Nov. 2.

  • From Huron to Bowling Green and beyond: BGSU alumnus finds remarkable success in accounting career Oct 30, 2023 4:44 PM Ryan Cook '15, '16 benefits from both BGSU campuses, leveraging affordability and dedicated professors for a successful career.

  • BGSU alumna Nicole Lovince stars in her first horror film, calling it the ‘perfect Halloween flick’ Oct 30, 2023 9:45 AM Alumna Nicole Lovince ‘09 lauds her experience at BGSU and its role in helping her succeed in the entertainment industry.

  • BGSU awards first doctorate in data science four years after launching rigorous program to meet workforce demands Oct 25, 2023 9:54 AM Dr. Jishan Ahmed '23 is the first to earn a doctorate in data science from BGSU.

  • Falcons Football Legacy: Group of former players - who also are fathers of five current Falcons - unite for coin toss on Family Weekend Oct 23, 2023 5:10 PM BGSU football program also boasts a fourth-generation Falcon on the team, tracing gridiron greatness back to his great-grandfather.

  • Family heirloom reveals BGSU education connection 120 years in the making Oct 20, 2023 8:40 PM The Gilicinski family discovered Caroline Gilicinski '23 had a 120-year-old connection to the current BGSU campus: her great-great-grandmother taught at the Little Red Schoolhouse building more than a century earlier.

  • Celebrating 50 years: BGSU visual communication technology program a pioneer in preparing students for top-notch careers Oct 11, 2023 2:00 PM For five decades, the BGSU VCT program has used a unique interdisciplinary approach in preparing students to become effective visual media problem-solvers.

  • A loneliness epidemic: BGSU researchers are working to uncover why lonely individuals face an increased risk of heart disease Oct 11, 2023 1:50 PM Dr. Daniel Maitland, an associate psychology professor at BGSU, is studying the connection between loneliness and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

  • BGSU introduces 3 innovative new engineering degrees that uniquely weave together science and application to meet industry needs Oct 4, 2023 10:00 AM Bowling Green State University creates new academic programs to meet the surging demands of advanced manufacturing, offering comprehensive degrees in robotics, electronics, and mechanical engineering for future industry leaders.

  • 3 honorees form the newest class of the BGSU Academy of Distinguished Alumni Oct 4, 2023 9:45 AM BGSU welcomes three new inductees to the Academy of Distinguished Alumni - Anthony E. Doerr ’99, Rear Adm. June E. Ryan, USCG (Ret.) ’84 and Allen W. Schmidthorst ’17 (Hon.).

  • A journey beyond: BGSU alumnus Jan Bell '76 turns an inspirational lens on life, nature and his battle against cancer Oct 3, 2023 2:23 PM BGSU alumnus Jan Bell '76, grand prize Ansel Adams Photo Competition winner, realizes his dream of creating a collection of his most-prized images in a hardcover book.

  • From BGSU graduates to philanthropic paragons: McLeod's impact leads to Mathematical Sciences Building renaming Sep 28, 2023 8:54 AM The BGSU Mathematical Sciences Building becomes Mitchell B. McLeod Hall in tribute to alumni family's commitment to their alma mater.

  • BGSU computer science program’s strong reputation is bolstered by student and alumni success in ‘Big Tech’ and large regional companies Sep 27, 2023 11:07 AM The BGSU computer science program has long been regarded for producing highly qualified graduates prepared to solve technology’s biggest problems.

  • For Falcons, By Falcons: Kuhlin Hub launches Falcon Professional Network to connect alumni and students for career success Sep 26, 2023 10:04 AM Discover Falcon Professional Network, Bowling Green State University's groundbreaking platform connecting alumni, students and employer partners for mentorship and career success

  • Swing into Spidey-Con: BGSU hosting Spider-Man in Popular Culture Conference at Jerome Library with expert panels and keynote speakers Sep 20, 2023 9:46 AM On Sept. 29-30, the BGSU Department of Popular Culture will play host to the Spider-Man conference, which is free and open to the public.

  • Harbaugh family roots run deep in BGSU history Sep 15, 2023 10:49 AM Ahead of a big Falcon football game at the Big House in Ann Arbor, Harbaugh family legacy runs deep in Bowling Green

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Sep 5, 2023 4:16 PM BGSU Weekly Briefs, Sept. 5: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • Two-time BGSU alumnus debuting luxury streetwear brand at New York Fashion Week Sep 5, 2023 2:55 PM Alaa El-Madhoun ‘21, ‘23 is the first BGSU graduate to showcase his clothing brand at New York Fashion Week.

  • Center for Faculty Excellence creates AI-related event series for BGSU learning community Aug 30, 2023 11:15 AM As Generative Artificial Intelligence becomes an increasingly important topic in academia, the BGSU Center for Faculty Excellence series aims to educate and facilitate dialogue about its use in college classrooms.

  • BGSU Firelands receives a $35K grant to enhance environmental science education in high schools Aug 30, 2023 10:52 AM BGSU Firelands was awarded a grant pursued by chemistry professor Dr. Subhalakshmi Nagarajan to enhance environmental science education in high schools.

  • As conservation storytellers, BGSU alumni create impact through their global wildlife films Aug 23, 2023 9:07 AM BGSU alumni Justin Grubb ‘14 and Alex Goetz ‘13 share global stories of conservation through their video production company, Running Wild Media.

  • BGSU professor fosters student success through the establishment of the Criminal Justice Learning Community Aug 15, 2023 3:18 PM Catherine Pape, a winner of a 2023 MAC Outstanding Faculty Award, jumpstarted a learning community for students studying criminal justice.

  • Class of 2023: BGSU softball standout excelled on and off the field, earning back-to-back degrees and a place in University athletics history Aug 10, 2023 10:05 AM Hannah Davies ‘22, ‘23 succeeded academically and athletically as an undergraduate and graduate student-athlete at BGSU.

  • From Ohio to Thailand: BGSU researchers explore mindfulness partnership to transform the lives of nurse aides Aug 8, 2023 2:47 PM An innovative mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral therapy developed by BGSU psychologists and researchers in Thailand aims to improve nurse aides' well-being and job performance in Ohio and internationally.

  • BGSU holding Summer 2023 Commencement exercises Aug. 4-5 Aug 2, 2023 1:27 PM University offering ceremony for all associate, bachelor's and master's degree candidates with a separate ceremony for doctoral candidates.

  • BGSU alumna credits co-op experiences for launching graphic design career at Pro Football Hall of Fame Aug 1, 2023 8:58 AM BGSU VCT alumna Sara Wehner designed many key visual elements for the Class of 2023 Enshrinement ceremonies at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

  • BGSU shines at Ohio State Fair with total solar eclipse STEM presentations for fairgoers Aug 1, 2023 8:00 AM BGSU brings STEM expertise to Ohio State Fair to inform and inspire fairgoers ahead of total solar eclipse

  • BGSU collaborates with local healthcare partners to offer critical maternal complications training Jul 21, 2023 3:49 PM The continuing education sessions aim to save lives by offering nurses specialized, hands-on training to deal with dangerous pregnancy complications.

  • Global impact: Recent BGSU alumna completes online RN to BSN degree while living overseas Jul 13, 2023 1:02 PM The convenience and flexibility of the 100% online RN to BSN program allowed Audra Rudolph ‘22 to achieve her educational goals overseas.

  • In Photos: Golden Falcons reunion 2023 Jun 28, 2023 4:40 PM Golden Falcons reunite at BGSU to recall their college days

  • BGSU trustees recognize distinguished alumni, honor faculty success at June meeting Jun 22, 2023 7:56 AM Trustees approved a building naming, celebrated teaching quality and finalized general and operating budgets for the new fiscal year

  • Game on: Esports shifting paradigm of athletics at colleges and universities nationwide Jun 15, 2023 4:10 PM BGSU is among a growing list of colleges and universities nationwide appealing to a generation of online gamers through esports programs.

  • Mission possible: BGSU alumni land in 48 states in fewer than 48 hours in successful world-record attempt Jun 7, 2023 3:46 PM BGSU alumni Barry Behnfeldt ‘83 and Aaron Wilson ‘04 successfully executed their 5,008-mile trek in hopes of setting a Guinness World Record for the fastest journey by plane through all 48 contiguous U.S. states.

  • MISSION COMPLETE | 48 states in 48 hours: BGSU alumni pilots attempt to set world record for fastest journey by plane across U.S. Jun 5, 2023 8:00 AM Guinness World Records now will certify the quest completed by two BGSU alumni to set a world record for the fastest journey by plane through all 48 contiguous United States while also bringing attention to careers in aviation.

  • BGSU College of Musical Arts alumni reunite on stage for first time in two decades to perform ‘Symphony of a Thousand’ Jun 1, 2023 3:21 PM BGSU alumni Adam Landry ‘08 and Christopher Kanney ‘08 reunited to perform one of the largest-scale choral works in the classical concert repertoire at the Cincinnati May Festival.

  • A new chapter: BGSU School of Nursing celebrates as first cohort of graduates enter workforce Jun 1, 2023 11:58 AM The BGSU School of Nursing embarked on a new chapter in nursing education as the first cohort of students graduated with BSN degrees in April.

  • Designing a community of care May 24, 2023 4:07 PM BGSU has bolstered its mental health services and programming, enacting a campuswide approach to supporting students’ health and well-being.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news May 19, 2023 1:46 PM May 19 - "BGSU Weekly Briefs, Feb. 16: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni"

  • 40th annual Administrative Staff Council Awards recognize achievement and dedication of staff May 15, 2023 4:16 PM BGSU administrative staff were recognized and celebrated at the ASC Awards and Recognition Ceremony on May 9.

  • NEW PHOTOS: BGSU partners to provide U.S. Department of Defense with electronically dimmable protective eyewear May 15, 2023 11:03 AM BGSU photochemical scientists are researching ways to enhance the durability of electronically dimmable eyewear to meet the stringent requirements of the U.S. Air Force.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news May 12, 2023 3:31 PM BGSU Weekly Briefs, May 12: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • BGSU honors two outgoing trustees, welcomes new chair and national trustee May 5, 2023 4:12 PM At its May meeting, the BGSU Board of Trustees announced Dr. Thomas Shehab ’90 as a new national trustee.

  • BGSU trustees honor faculty, celebrate opening of Kuhlin Hub for Career Design and Connections at May meeting May 5, 2023 2:37 PM Trustees approve election of Drew C. Forhan '81 as the new board chair and the addition of Dr. Thomas Shehab ’90 as new national chair

  • BGSU holding Spring 2023 Commencement exercises starting Friday Apr 26, 2023 7:07 PM The University will also recognize the accomplishments of alumna Betty Montgomery '70 and distinguished professor Dr. David Fulton

  • ‘We were friends working together for something wonderful’ | University bestows honorary doctorate upon founder of BGSU computer science department Apr 26, 2023 2:46 PM Dr. David Fulton, visionary founder of BGSU computer science department, receives honorary doctorate

  • BGSU alumna, trailblazer Betty Montgomery '70 receives honorary doctorate of public service Apr 26, 2023 2:15 PM University bestows honorary doctorate on former Ohio Attorney General Betty Montgomery '70

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Apr 13, 2023 1:27 PM BGSU Weekly Briefs, April 14: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • BGSU alumna, renowned nutrition expert authors book to aid dietitians in asserting professional authority Apr 10, 2023 4:00 PM Distinguished alumna Dr. Susan Calvert Finn ‘66 aims to strengthen the authority of registered dietitians as knowledgeable and trusted resources through her newest book.

  • BGSU faculty, students give back to community through LivelyU programming Apr 7, 2023 11:39 AM BGSU faculty and students are offering their expertise through LivelyU lifelong learning courses, which aim to engage older adults in a wide range of subject areas.

  • BGSU students’ research contributes to growing partnership with global company headquartered locally Apr 7, 2023 11:23 AM BGSU and Bowling Green, Ohio-based Betco Corporation have engaged in a mutually beneficial partnership focused on research and student opportunities.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Apr 6, 2023 11:22 AM BGSU Weekly Briefs, April 7: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • Falcon egg spotted in Wood County Courthouse clock tower nest Apr 5, 2023 10:46 AM Falcon Cam reveals the first peregrine falcon egg of the spring at the Wood County Courthouse clock tower.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Mar 31, 2023 1:11 PM BGSU Weekly Briefs, March 31: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • Two-time BGSU alumna committed to addressing discipline inequities in public schools, changing educational landscape Mar 31, 2023 1:03 PM BGSU alumna Roxanne Allen ‘03, ‘22 has dedicated her career to public education and is committed to narrowing the exclusionary discipline gap of Black students, which was the focus of her doctoral dissertation.

  • Post-traditional graduate rediscovers ‘love of learning’ after returning to BGSU Mar 24, 2023 9:58 AM Recent alumnus Ben Headlee credits BGSU eCampus with reigniting his passion for learning.

  • In The Round to bring ‘presence’ to Native American creative works Mar 24, 2023 8:53 AM In The Round, a speaker series featuring Native American and Indigenous creatives, aims to bring visibility to modern Native American art works.

  • TEDxBGSU speakers highlight public good through wide range of topics Mar 22, 2023 9:00 AM TEDxBGSU 2023 shone a light on ideas, stories and innovation from the BGSU community, all of which are tied together by the University mission to do public good.

  • BGSU honors six change-makers at the 9th annual Women of Distinction Awards Mar 16, 2023 3:30 PM The ninth annual Women of Distinction Awards recognized six women for advocating for gender equity and empowering women on campus.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Mar 16, 2023 10:40 AM BGSU Weekly Briefs, March 15: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • BGSU graduate named Minor League Baseball Executive of the Year Mar 15, 2023 4:00 PM For Mike Nutter ’96, a career in baseball began with a BGSU degree and an internship that shaped his professional life.

  • BGSU media students aid alumnus Steve Hartman with CBS ‘On the Road’ segment Mar 10, 2023 7:00 PM The CBS ‘On The Road’ anchor worked with BG24 Falcon Media students to shoot footage for a unique BGSU story.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Mar 10, 2023 9:15 AM BGSU Weekly Briefs, March 10: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Mar 3, 2023 8:36 AM BGSU Weekly Briefs, March 3: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • 18 BGSU researchers rank among top 2% worldwide in Stanford University report Feb 28, 2023 3:31 PM A Stanford University report recognizes 18 BGSU researchers as experts in their fields based on multiple citation metrics.

  • BGSU trustees use February meeting to set future path for academic programs, approve Slater Family Ice Arena renovation, honor faculty Feb 24, 2023 4:32 PM Board of trustees approves meal plan and room rates for the 2023-24 academic year during February meeting.

  • Falcon News In Brief: A bite-sized briefing of notable BGSU faculty, student and alumni news Feb 24, 2023 10:27 AM BGSU Weekly Briefs, Feb. 24: Notable accomplishments by BGSU faculty, students and alumni

  • Recent BGSU alumnus involved in ‘next generation’ AI research as undergraduate Feb 21, 2023 10:45 AM BGSU alumnus Chase Somodi ‘22 credits the University with providing him with the research opportunities to launch his future in physics and science.

  • BGSU researcher studying generational impacts of COVID-19 as part of $2.2M National Institutes of Health study Feb 14, 2023 10:57 AM Dr. I-Fen Lin, a sociology professor at BGSU, is part of a five-person research team studying the health and economic impacts of COVID-19 across generations as part of a $2.2 million study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

  • Watershed moment Feb 10, 2023 12:58 PM As part of Gov. Mike DeWine's H2Ohio initiative, researchers from multiple disciplines at BGSU are studying how effective wetlands can be in the state's fight against toxic algal blooms.

  • National Communication Association bestows Legacy Award upon BGSU professor Feb 9, 2023 11:49 AM BGSU professor Dr. Sandra Faulkner receives Legacy Award from National Communication Association

  • BGSU recognizes achievements by notable Black alumni during Black History Month Feb 7, 2023 2:57 PM BGSU celebrates Black History Month with a look back at groundbreaking achievements by Falcon alumni

  • Health and Human Service outreach aims to engage youth, reduce healthcare career barriers for historically marginalized groups Jan 30, 2023 3:16 PM BGSU College of Health and Human Services engaging TPS eighth graders to help them explore careers in healthcare

  • Thousands of glass pieces blend into one beautiful BGSU: Mileti Alumni Center welcomes the addition of 100th BGSU Homecoming mosaic Jan 30, 2023 11:45 AM BGSU welcomes 15,000-piece glass mosaic commemorating 100 years of Homecoming to Mileti Alumni Center.

  • Renowned BGSU demographer named vice president-elect of Population Association of America Dec 28, 2022 8:00 AM As vice president-elect of the Population Association of America, BGSU demographer Dr. Susan L. Brown aims to continue the organization’s tradition of excellence as the worldwide purveyor of groundbreaking demographic research.

  • Founding director of School of the Built Environment is Ohio AIA Architect of the Year, hailed for his commitment to the profession Dec 21, 2022 4:35 PM BGSU professor Dr. Arsenio Rodrigues is named Ohio AIA Architect of the Year by the Toledo Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

  • Young architect, alumnus recognized for work designing civic-centered structures in northwest Ohio Dec 21, 2022 11:17 AM BGSU alumnus and adjunct instructor Alex Schrinel '17 is named Emerging Professional of the Year for 2022 by the Toledo Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

  • Class of 2022: Post-traditional graduate remakes life with BGSU education, is ready to make a difference in the lives of others Dec 13, 2022 11:14 AM BGSU Firelands graduate Stephanie Lane earns her third college degree while working with student parents.

  • Class of 2022: Post-traditional graduate remakes life with BGSU education, is ready to make a difference in the lives of others Dec 12, 2022 4:37 PM BGSU Firelands graduate Stephanie Lane earns her third college degree while working with student parents.

  • Fall 2022 Commencement keynote speaker is a longtime champion of higher education excellence Dec 9, 2022 11:37 AM Inter-University Council of Ohio President and CEO Bruce Johnson to speak at BGSU Fall 2022 Commencement

  • BGSU psychologist receives more than $1 million in grants for groundbreaking sports betting research Nov 29, 2022 1:47 PM With sports betting now legal in Ohio, Dr. Josh Grubbs’ research sheds light on the unique features and predictive qualities of problem gambling in the sports subcategory.

  • ‘You can only run on adrenaline so long’: BGSU professor’s research into healthcare quality improvement receives acclaim Nov 29, 2022 10:23 AM BGSU professor Steve Cady and co-author Keith Mandel argue that quality improvement, which has traditionally focused on performance, should also prioritize healthcare employees’ emotional well-being.

  • 3...2...1 Liftoff! Nov 28, 2022 11:45 AM Two alumnae and a current BGSU student working at NASA are using digital art as a tool to communicate to the public the impact NASA’s missions have on society.

  • BGSU photochemical scientists create award-winning coating to preserve historical monuments for National Park Service Nov 8, 2022 3:03 PM A BGSU team developed the tri-coating system with the National Park Service in mind, but has seen additional uses and applications through promising research.

  • Summit at BGSU to shed light on, help identify solutions to teacher shortages Nov 2, 2022 1:15 PM Held in collaboration with the ODE and ODHE, the teacher shortage summit on Nov. 4 will bring stakeholders together to collaborate on possible solutions.

  • BGSU professor's work helps psychologists address the intersection of spirituality and mental health in clinical practice Nov 2, 2022 8:00 AM Dr. Ken Pargament, professor emeritus in the Department of Psychology, is working with colleagues to address a spiritual competency gap in clinical mental health training.

  • BGSU geochemist studying Lake Erie sediment as commercial fertilizer alternative to combat harmful algal blooms Oct 27, 2022 2:47 PM In an attempt to limit effects of runoff into Lake Erie, BGSU geochemist Dr. Angelica Vazquez-Ortega is studying the use of lake sediment for farming, which shows promise in small-scale experiments.

  • BGSU professor’s research explores reasons for – and possible solutions to – shortage of world language teachers Oct 18, 2022 2:35 PM Borrowing a page from trade unions, the researchers recommended an overhaul of the recruitment process to confront a shortage in what remains a fulfilling career.

  • Art immersion project by BGSU art education graduate student on display at nation’s largest light art festival Oct 14, 2022 9:32 AM Interactive art by BGSU grad student Bradley Scherzer ‘10 displayed at BLINK – the nation’s largest lighted art festival in Cincinnati

  • 'This just always felt like home' - For 2022 homecoming queen, BGSU is all in the family Oct 12, 2022 4:03 PM Senior Clare Caywood is a fourth-generation Falcon who is the 11th member of her immediate family to attend BGSU.

  • Fighting microplastics: BGSU researcher helps create process to decompose plastic on demand Oct 7, 2022 1:59 PM BGSU and North Dakota State University researchers developed new plastic that decomposes on demand when exposed to a specific wavelength of light - a potential tool in the fight against microplastic pollution.

  • Recent BGSU graduate chosen for inaugural fellowship in support of female artists with chronic illnesses Sep 27, 2022 1:52 PM BGSU alumna Crystalyn Hutchens ‘22 will spend nearly three weeks at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts as the first recipient of a fellowship designed to support female artists with chronic health conditions or disabilities.

  • BGSU dedicates new Alumni Gateway during 100th Homecoming celebration Sep 23, 2022 4:56 PM The new gateway pays homage to the generous contributions of Falcon alumni in a park-like setting, offering people a place to study, socialize and relax

  • BGSU announces new School of Engineering, School of Aviation Sep 23, 2022 4:29 PM In response to projected growth and workforce needs, the University's College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering will create two schools: a School of Engineering and a School of Aviation.

  • 4 honorees inducted into BGSU Academy of Distinguished Alumni as part of University's 100th Homecoming celebration Sep 22, 2022 11:33 AM Clarence Albert Daniels Jr. ’71, ’73; Brenda J. Hollis ’68, ’14 (Hon.); Dr. Anthony "Tony" Rucci ’72, ’76, ’78; and Beth Macy ’86 became the newest members of the Bowling Green State University Academy of Distinguished Alumni.

  • 'A great day, a great crowd, a great game and a great spirit’ - Here’s how the very first BGSU Homecoming came to be in 1922 Sep 8, 2022 10:30 AM The University’s first homecoming in 1922 was spearheaded by student Ivan ‘Doc’ Lake, father of many ‘firsts’ at BGSU.

  • BGSU doctoral graduate inspired to create public good, selected for prestigious humanities fellowship Sep 8, 2022 8:00 AM Chosen as a 2022 ACLS Leading Edge Fellow, alumna Dr. Elizabeth Brownlow ‘20 credits BGSU faculty and mantra for fostering her passion for nonprofit work.

  • BGSU alumnus elected to PGA of America Board of Directors Sep 2, 2022 8:00 AM Former Falcons baseball and basketball player Jeff Lessig has risen up the ladder in the world of golf to now serve on the PGA of America's board of directors.

  • 1972 Olympic champion Dave Wottle ’73 returning to BGSU for Homecoming 2022 Sep 1, 2022 2:29 PM Wottle will return to campus to celebrate the University’s 100th Homecoming and the 50th anniversary of his gold medal win in Munich.

  • Celebrating Love: Falcon Flames returning to BGSU homecoming for vow renewal ceremony Aug 23, 2022 10:18 AM Join fellow Falcon Flames at the vow renewal ceremony during the University’s 100th homecoming Saturday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. Registration is required and closes Aug. 31.

  • Traditions, superstitions and Homecoming: Take a look at what makes BGSU unique Aug 23, 2022 9:35 AM From our official colors to why we walk a certain way around the seal, to Falcon Flames and Freddie and Frieda and more, learn all about the traditions and superstitions that make BGSU unique.

  • Meet the Deans: Dr. Jennifer Waldron returns to BGSU to support graduate student success Aug 17, 2022 4:54 PM Dr. Jennifer Waldron joins BGSU as vice provost and dean of graduate and professional programs, returning to the institution that ignited her passion for graduate education.

  • Recent BGSU alumna earns full-ride scholarship to dental school Aug 16, 2022 9:36 AM Camille Jackson ’20 credits the College Credit Plus program at BGSU Firelands for jump-starting her journey into the medical field.

  • BGSU alumnus chosen for prestigious artist-in-residence program created by Kehinde Wiley Aug 16, 2022 8:55 AM Paul Verdell ’18, who started college as post-traditional student, has been a rising star in the art world since his BGSU graduation.

  • Meet the Deans: Dr. Ellen Schendel recognizes integral, foundational role of the College of Arts and Sciences Aug 10, 2022 9:59 AM Dr. Ellen Schendel begins her role as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at BGSU after more than 20 years at a top regional university in Michigan.

  • BGSU alumna, longtime educator honored with presidential award for creative approach to environmental education Aug 8, 2022 10:32 AM Longtime educator and BGSU alumna Amy Boros ’95 is honored with the 2022 Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators for her unique approach to teaching environmental awareness to elementary students.

  • BGSU scientist picked for prestigious U.S. Fulbright Scholar fellowship Jul 28, 2022 12:59 PM Dr. Vipa Phuntumart, an associate professor of biological sciences, is studying use of biocontrol agents and conducting research that could positively affect Ohio soybeans.

  • BGSU political scientist honored for research into invasive Asian carp in the Great Lakes Jul 25, 2022 2:52 PM Orr’s research examined how one invasive species created competing stakeholder interests that continue to impact public policy decision-making.

  • From BGSU to Broadway: Alum wins Tony Award as producer on 'A Strange Loop' Jul 25, 2022 11:15 AM Jimmy Wilson ‘11 wins Tony Award as a producer on 'A Strange Loop,' awarded best musical at the 75th Annual Tony Awards in June.

  • Community health educator broadens support network across BGSU campus Jul 13, 2022 2:39 PM Recent alumna Lauren Albert '21 begins role as community health educator to identify and respond to community health issues impacting students, faculty and staff

  • BGSU operating in new, innovative ways to confront teacher shortage Jul 13, 2022 12:11 PM As state faces ‘unprecedented’ teacher shortage, BGSU addresses issue from multiple angles to prepare educators of tomorrow.

  • BGSU alumna, mom of three mobilizes parents in online 'Formula Hunters' group amid nationwide shortage Jun 17, 2022 3:12 PM Alumna Christine Robinson ‘07 creates streamlined process for parents to get the formula they need during widespread formula shortage.

  • Two-time BGSU alumna appointed to serve as senior counsel for HUD Jun 16, 2022 11:30 AM Corey Minor Smith ‘96, ‘98 is appointed to serve as senior counsel for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development following her long career in public service and housing.

  • BGSU professor aims to improve safety and efficiency of self-driving cars Jun 9, 2022 1:38 PM Dr. Qing Tian, assistant professor of computer science, leads research project to reduce the time it takes self-driving cars to detect objects.

  • Alumna advocates for environmental justice May 31, 2022 1:15 PM Diamond Spratling ’18 is using her life experience, education and limitless fervor to lead an effort to mitigate health, racial and environmental inequities in Black and Brown communities.

  • BGSU professor earns international honor in photochemistry Apr 21, 2022 2:34 PM Sivaguru, the associate director of the BGSU Center for Photochemical Sciences, was recognized for extremely outstanding achievement in the study of photochemistry.

  • Alumna credits BGSU Firelands for inspiring future Apr 19, 2022 9:40 AM La-Shawna Stegall ’16 is the first from her family to attend college and credits BGSU Firelands for teaching her how to overcome challenges in the face of financial and personal struggles.

  • BGSU grad has ‘One Shining Moment’ at 2022 Final Four Apr 12, 2022 8:27 AM Vazquez captured an iconic photo of the title game’s final seconds that was used by major media outlets across the United States.

  • Can architecture impact climate change? BGSU course receives national recognition for exploring Urban Heat Islands Apr 8, 2022 2:08 PM New studio course will feature collaboration between BGSU, University of Toledo to address complexities of Urban Heat Islands.

  • A leader in music: A conversation with alumnus and Detroit Symphony Orchestra CEO Erik Rönmark Mar 29, 2022 4:59 PM Erik Rönmark ’01 sees his time in Bowling Green as an important part of his journey to becoming the president and CEO of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO).

  • BGSU professor leads statewide conversation on human trafficking awareness Mar 28, 2022 4:30 PM Dr. Lara Wilken guides education and awareness initiatives around human trafficking for Ohio's attorney general and other policymakers

  • A state leader: School of the Built Environment director appointed to American Institute of Architects Ohio Board Mar 17, 2022 1:45 PM Under Dr. Arsenio Rodrigues, the architecture program earned coveted NAAB accreditation and enrollment has nearly doubled.

  • USDA looks to BGSU scientists to improve soil health, water quality Mar 17, 2022 1:18 PM BGSU scientists have received a USDA grant to study soil health and improved agricultural practices as part of collaborative statewide research into watersheds.

  • Alumnus uses BGSU degree to make difference in healthcare field Mar 17, 2022 11:15 AM Also preceptor for current BGSU Firelands students, Traster helps patients with breathing issues.

  • BGSU trustees establish innovative student-focused partnerships, honor faculty at March meeting Mar 4, 2022 4:54 PM Trustees recognized distinguished faculty, acknowledged donors for their support of student learning and took action to ensure the University remains an outstanding value.

  • BGSU alumnus makes NHL broadcasting history Mar 3, 2022 1:33 PM Fitzhugh ’11, the play-by-play voice of the expansion Seattle Kraken, credits BGSU for integral role on his journey.

  • BGSU scientists contribute to groundbreaking Great Lakes research Mar 2, 2022 10:00 AM Researchers from many institutions come together to gain more complete understanding of how lakes operate during winter.

  • Culturally competent care is key focus of BGSU RN to BSN program Feb 17, 2022 8:30 AM Dr. Nicki Lawrence: Small details, bedside manner make a big difference for patient satisfaction.

  • BGSU researcher studying use of photoresponsive sponges as environmental difference-makers Feb 2, 2022 1:47 PM Project also includes contributions from ethnically diverse groups of high school and undergraduate students through a national math and science program.

  • Community collaboration: First-ever ‘Art of Diversity’ highlights artists from Wood, Lucas and Erie counties Feb 2, 2022 9:25 AM The visual and performance arts showcase offered local artists an opportunity to create reflective works that highlight the meaning of diversity.

  • BGSU researcher finds connection between emotions and the spread of misinformation online Jan 26, 2022 9:50 AM Participants were shown fake headlines and were asked about their feelings toward the false news and if they would share it and why.

  • Research into female leadership in Asia by BGSU faculty, alumni hailed as pioneering Jan 20, 2022 10:00 AM BGSU faculty member Dr. Louisa Ha and alumna Joy Chao '08 co-edit and contribute to book that received two awards from National Communication Association divisions.

  • Who regulates AI? BGSU researcher goes international to study the rules of artificial intelligence Jan 18, 2022 3:10 PM Dr. Stefan Fritsch and his family spent a year in Florence, Italy, after being awarded a fellowship with the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute.

  • In Photos: A Community of Care during finals week Jan 12, 2022 10:40 AM Bowling Green State University hosted a variety of self-care activities throughout finals week in December.

  • As ‘American Pie’ turns 50, BGSU professor's book sings its praises, showcases its puzzles Jan 7, 2022 2:00 PM BGSU Firelands researcher shares expertise on the depths, intricacies of "American Pie" and its role as a parable of troubled times.

  • Most-read article points to pioneering scholarship Dec 27, 2021 9:00 AM A 2012 article on managing organizational change by current and retired faculty has been read more than 27,000 times according to ResearchGate, which recognized it as the most frequently read article from BGSU.

  • BGSU researcher chosen for PITCH X video series Dec 17, 2021 10:35 AM Dr. Alexis Ostrowski’s hydrogel technology is on track to move from her Bowling Green State University chemistry lab to commercialization.

  • In Photos: 17th annual ArtsX celebrates work of BGSU arts community Dec 7, 2021 4:40 PM Music, theater and dance performances on display along with various hands-on activities for attendees.

  • BGSU alumnus Carl Sandifer ’05 happy to have spotlight on space exploration Dec 7, 2021 4:11 PM After NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover landed successfully, BGSU alumnus Carl Sandifer ’05 received a lot of attention for his role in the mission.

  • Alumnus partners with Jerome Library to provide meals for BGSU students during finals Dec 7, 2021 9:10 AM DeAnte Shivers, owner and operator of TriggaMeals, is partnering with the Jerome Library to provide at least 100 meals to BGSU students free of charge.

  • BGSU to hold 17th annual 'ArtsX' showcase Dec 1, 2021 1:00 PM "ArtsX" promotes awareness of the arts’ positive impact on people living in Northwest Ohio and the BGSU campus community.

  • Shirley Spork, an LPGA co-founder, holds BGSU close to her heart Nov 22, 2021 2:44 PM Shirley Spork, one of 13 co-founders of the LPGA, taught at Bowling Green State University. She has retained closed ties to Falcon Women’s Golf.

  • Q&A with Dr. Elizabeth Holman, winner of Inclusion and Diversity Award Nov 19, 2021 2:36 PM Elizabeth Holman, an associate professor in Human Development and Family Studies at BGSU, is honored for her work on social justice and inclusion issues.

  • Beth Macy ’86 a trailblazer for opioid victims with Hulu series ‘Dopesick’ Nov 15, 2021 4:30 PM The new Hulu series ‘Dopesick’ is inspired by Bowling Green State University alumna Beth Macy’s 2018 New York Times-bestselling book.

  • Sustainability at heart of campus gateway project Nov 15, 2021 3:45 PM Planting of new trees scheduled, while demolished building's material to be repurposed into new material.

  • BGSU dedicates new Veterans Memorial to honor service, sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces Nov 10, 2021 4:05 PM The University's Veterans Memorial serves as a reminder to all of the selfless service and sacrifice of U.S. Armed Forces.

  • BGSU, Ohio Attorney General partner to create new Center for Justice Research Nov 10, 2021 4:01 PM BGSU researchers, students will identify and explore justice-related research topics and will publish scholarly, peer-reviewed analyses

  • Four decades of championships: Rugby's 40-year streak Nov 10, 2021 1:00 PM The BGSU Men’s Rugby Football Club has won 40 consecutive Mid-American Rugby Conference championships, beginning in 1982 with a team coached by New Zealand native Bill Cotton and captained by Roger Mazzarella.

  • Visible Man a landmark for BGSU School of Art Nov 5, 2021 2:30 PM Originally inspired by a vision communicated to School of Art leadership by two alumni, Edward Sewell and Col. John Moore, Visible Man is a more expansive follow up to the earlier So Much More exhibition of art by Black alumni.

  • BGSU Center for Regional Development awarded $140,000 federal grant Nov 3, 2021 11:33 AM U.S. Economic Development Administration grant to help BGSU strengthen northwest Ohio's economy

  • BGSU researcher wins top international criminology award Nov 2, 2021 12:00 PM Giordano, who has been at BGSU since 1974, earns award for innovative mixed-method research into intimate networks and criminal involvement.

  • The BGSU connection to one of this Halloween's hottest treats: Starburst Lollipops Oct 29, 2021 2:00 PM Halloween is an exciting time for BGSU alumni Bill Martin ’88 and Megan Butler ‘15, ’16 at the Spangler Candy Co., headquartered in Bryan, Ohio.

  • BGSU researcher: Supply chain issues could cause a holiday-season headache Oct 28, 2021 5:00 PM According to BGSU researcher Dr. William Sawaya, COVID served as the first domino for supply chain disruptions, but multiple issues also have played a role.

  • BGSU alumna first woman of color elected president of Society of Professional Journalists Oct 26, 2021 1:45 PM BGSU alumna Rebecca Aguilar, with 40 years of experience, elected as the first Latina and woman of color as president of the Society of Professional Journalists.

  • BGSU climbs in national rankings, remains the No. 1 university in the Midwest students would choose again Oct 18, 2021 4:50 PM For the third consecutive year, BGSU ranked No. 1 in the Midwest as the public university students would choose again for their education according to The Wall Street Journal

  • BGSU climbs in national rankings, remains the No. 1 university in the Midwest students would choose again Oct 18, 2021 4:50 PM For the third consecutive year, BGSU ranked No. 1 in the Midwest as the public university students would choose again for their education according to The Wall Street Journal

  • BGSU researcher: Most Ohio non-profits robust, flexible during COVID-19 pandemic Oct 15, 2021 3:25 PM A new study shows that Ohio non-profit organizations have been robust and flexible, and most continued offering their services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Recent BGSU aviation alumnus selected for new Civil Path to Wings initiative Oct 15, 2021 2:05 PM Tanner Mackall ’21, second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, credits BGSU for significant flight experience he gained as a civilian.

  • Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at BGSU welcomes new Advisory Board members Oct 13, 2021 3:00 PM The center recently welcomed six new members to its Advisory Board along with a new interim director

  • Elaine Bryant recently became first Black woman named chief of Columbus police Sep 29, 2021 2:00 PM Elaine Bryant ’19 became the first Black woman to be named chief of police for the City of Columbus. She earned a master’s degree in criminal justice from BGSU.

  • A trailblazer for diversity and belonging: BGSU honors Dr. Robert L. Perry ’59, ’65 Sep 23, 2021 5:47 PM BGSU unveiled the Robert L. Perry Veranda in recognition Perry's achievements, legacy in shaping empowerment and inclusion.

  • BGSU inducts 2021 Class of the Academy of Distinguished Alumni Sep 20, 2021 9:55 AM This year’s honorees included Emmy-winning journalist Leon Bibb ’66; nationally recognized food, nutrition and health expert Dr. Susan Finn ’66; and Jan M. Heppe ’74, retired president of Burberry Americas.

  • SICSIC, secretive spirit crew at BGSU, set to celebrate 75th anniversary Sep 16, 2021 4:33 PM SICSIC, a six-member, secretive spirit crew at BGSU, has roots that date to post-World War II. The group is set to celebrate its 75th anniversary this semester.

  • Waggoner family history intertwines with BGSU since its establishment Sep 16, 2021 11:51 AM The Waggoner family — descendants of Frank and Estelle — estimate that about 50 members have attended BGSU since the University’s establishment in 1910.

  • Remey Schneider ’21 is well-prepared for high stakes internship with Ho-Chunk Sep 10, 2021 3:30 PM Remey Schneider ’21, who doubled-majored in environmental policy and analysis and international studies and highly involved in PLA and USG, interned at Ho-Chunk.

  • Former kicker Shaun Suisham '05 to bring girls' hockey tournament to BGSU Sep 7, 2021 11:00 AM Former kicker Shaun Suisham '05 is bringing a girls' hockey tournament to BGSU. The tournament will be played Sept. 10-12 at the Slater Family Ice Arena.

  • Q&A: Chris Willis on his cross-country bike trip of a lifetime Aug 30, 2021 2:30 PM Bowling Green State University associate professor Chris Willis rode his bike across the United States to raise awareness for public education.

  • BGSU researcher working to prevent type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes Aug 26, 2021 12:08 PM Having gestational diabetes can increase the lifelong risk of diabetes. Kerri Knippen, assistant professor at BGSU, seeks to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.

  • Crystal Ellis: a pioneer in BGSU men's basketball and education Aug 13, 2021 2:00 PM Crystal Ellis was the first Black man to play basketball for BGSU in 1951. He also earned three education degrees and was a pioneer in Toledo public schools.

  • BGSU named an ‘Exercise is Medicine Gold Campus’ for second year in a row Aug 11, 2021 10:00 AM Even a global pandemic couldn’t prevent BGSU from being recognized as an “Exercise is Medicine Gold Campus” for the second year in a row.

  • Alumnus helps those in need pay their bills with new app Aug 5, 2021 10:52 AM BGSU alumnus Gus Hashem '94, co-founder of financial tech company T-CETRA, launches the app 'NeighborRelief' to help those in need pay their bills.

  • BGSU launches #VaxBGSU, COVID-19 vaccination incentive program for students, faculty and staff Aug 4, 2021 11:45 AM Students, faculty and staff will need to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and voluntarily submit their vaccination status to be entered for weekly prize drawings.

  • Richaun Holmes, a blossoming star in the NBA, attributes pro success to BGSU Jul 29, 2021 11:24 AM Former BGSU basketball star Richaun Holmes attributes much of his success to the Falcons’ basketball program and the Bowling Green community.

  • MLS majors at BGSU step into important role during COVID-19 testing Jul 27, 2021 4:20 PM Bowling Green State University students majoring in MLS step up during COVID-19, proving how valuable medical laboratory scientists and technicians can be.

  • BGSU Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference aims to improve student outcomes around the globe Jul 23, 2021 1:47 PM BGSU holds the distinction of hosting this year's conference which will focus on adaptive teaching practices to drive student success in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

  • How BGSU navigated the global pandemic: A conversation with Ben Batey Jul 13, 2021 2:20 PM Chief Health Officer Ben Batey reflects on a year of leading the COVID-19 Response Team at BGSU.

  • College of Musical Arts ‘rolled up its sleeves’ to allow students to perform during pandemic Jul 13, 2021 1:42 PM Bowling Green State University College of Musical Arts turns to flexible scheduling, technology to accommodate student performances during pandemic.

  • 'BG Ideas:' a must-listen higher ed podcast Jul 7, 2021 8:45 AM 'BG Ideas,' a Bowling Green State University podcast, has been recognized by Volt Magazine for its interdisciplinary effort among higher education podcasts

  • BGSU breaks ground on state-of-the-art School of the Built Environment facility Jun 24, 2021 1:54 PM $10.4 million project will bring architecture and environmental design, construction management programs together under one roof

  • Mild winters, other factors contribute to uptick in ticks this year Jun 24, 2021 9:00 AM It is believed that mild winters lead to more tick activity, but Dr. Dan Pavuk, an insect biologist at BGSU, says that is only partially true.

  • BGSU researcher asks, 'Is dredge material good for soil?' Jun 23, 2021 1:45 PM BGSU geochemist Angélica Vázquez-Ortega studies dredge materials to potentially help Lake Erie water quality and improve farm soils.

  • BGSU music alumnus wins Grammy Award as ‘Porgy and Bess’ cast member Jun 23, 2021 10:00 AM Bowling Green State University graduate Errin Brooks finds success as opera singer and now Grammy Award winner for his role in the Met’s “Porgy and Bess”.

  • Research shows insufficient or poor-quality sleep can be an important factor between stress, diet Jun 16, 2021 1:50 PM BGSU-Michigan State research. shows that Insufficient or poor-quality sleep can be an important factor between stress and diet.

  • Recent BGSU alumni blazing entrepreneurial trails during COVID Jun 16, 2021 8:29 AM Bowling Green State University alumni launch vastly different entrepreneurial ventures in midst of global COVID pandemic.

  • Flexibility allowed BGSU to move forward during global pandemic Jun 11, 2021 3:24 PM When the COVID-19 pandemic caused BGSU to turn to remote learning, the University’s flexibility was showcased in Fall 2020 with the introduction of Design My BGSU.

  • Brittany Lasch's 'Book of Arias' helps trombonists perfect the cantabile style of playing Jun 9, 2021 12:15 PM BGSU College of Musical Arts faculty member Brittany Lasch published "Book of Arias - Trombone" to help trombone players elevate their songlike style.

  • Inclusive campus community at BGSU inspires sibling alumnae to write children’s book Jun 9, 2021 12:00 PM Amanda and Jenna Revell, who graduated from BGSU in 2010, recently released their children’s book, “Tango Teddy,” and the ebook version will be available July 1.

  • BGSU digital arts students combat climate change using animation Jun 9, 2021 10:17 AM Bowling Green State University digital arts students create animated public service announcements for nonprofit organizations that focus on environmental issues.

  • Maggie's House: A labor of love and a lesson in social impact Jun 2, 2021 10:50 AM A BGSU alumnus and architecture faculty member's domestic violence shelter project became personal when he discovered his birth mother's story.

  • 2018 Hatchling galloping into success with Magna Halter Jun 2, 2021 9:22 AM BGSU alumna Sara Yarger who was one of the 2018 Hatchlings who was successfully funded for her Magna Halter.

  • BGSU professor recognized by the Mid-American Conference for dedication to student success May 27, 2021 4:41 PM The award celebrates the commitment of MAC universities to provide a holistic student experience and create an environment that supports success in school and life

  • BGSU honors Dr. Robert L. Perry ’59, ’65 in recognition of legacy of diversity and belonging May 25, 2021 10:00 AM Dr. Robert L. Perry ’59, ’65, inaugural director of Bowling Green State University’s ethnic studies program, is honored with the naming of veranda.

  • BGSU psychology professors' Fulbright plans thwarted by COVID-19 May 21, 2021 1:01 PM BGSU psychology professors William O'Brien and Verner Bingman changed their Fulbright teaching and research plans after the COVID-19 outbreak.

  • 5 questions with Robin Yocum '78 Apr 23, 2021 2:24 PM BGSU alumnus Robin Yocum ’78 is an Edgar Award-nominated author known for his fiction set in the eastern Ohio River Valley. His next novel, “The Sacrifice of Lester Yates,” will be released April 27.

  • Student entrepreneurs prepare to present their ideas for The Hatch Apr 21, 2021 3:19 PM Ten BGSU students vying for funding for their startup ideas will present to a panel of investors on April 22.

  • Faculty Senate honors outstanding faculty for achievements during the pandemic Apr 20, 2021 1:27 PM BGSU Faculty Senate recognizes multiple faculty for achievements and contributions to the learning environment during the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Scott Highhouse awarded Distinguished Research Professorship Apr 20, 2021 12:42 PM Dr. Scott Highhouse, professor and Ohio Eminent Scholar in BGSU's Department of Psychology, has been honored with the 2021 Distinguished Research Professorship award this spring.

  • Louisa Ha receives Professorship of Research Excellence Award Apr 20, 2021 12:36 PM Dr. Louisa Ha's media and communication research has earned her the distinction of Professor of Research Excellence at BGSU.

  • Joshua Grubbs receives Outstanding Early Career Award Apr 20, 2021 10:49 AM Dr. Joshua Grubbs, assistant professor of psychology, was awarded the 2021 Outstanding Early Career Award for his research on the scientific study of addiction, personality and morality.

  • Hokey Min named a Distinguished Research Professor Apr 20, 2021 8:58 AM Dr. Hokey Min, professor of operations and supply chain management, has been honored as a Distinguished Research Professor as part of the 2021 Faculty Excellence Award celebration.

  • Julia Halo receives Elliott L. Blinn Award Apr 20, 2021 8:58 AM Dr. Julia Halo, assistant professor of biology, has received a 2021 Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work.

  • Jonathan Kershaw receives Elliott L. Blinn Award Apr 20, 2021 8:49 AM Dr. Jonathan Kershaw, assistant professor, has received a 2021 Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work.

  • Abbott's coronavirus test includes work by BGSU alumna Apr 15, 2021 3:42 PM BGSU alumna Tao Xin '94 won Abbott's Researcher of the Year award for her contribution to coronavirus rapid test production.

  • BGSU alumnus named 2021 Future History Maker Apr 14, 2021 8:55 AM A Bowling Green State University alumnus earns a Future History Maker award for using music and the arts to teach youth in the Cleveland Play House CARE program.

  • BGSU Firelands professor writes book on federalism, individual rights Apr 13, 2021 3:00 PM Dr. Stephanie Walls' new book delves into the compatibility of individual rights and federalism on several key issue

  • Media Career Week brings industry professionals to BGSU virtually Mar 29, 2021 5:13 PM Media Career Week, March 29-April 2, will feature a number of BGSU alumni who will give knowledge and insight in their respective fields.

  • Firefighter perseveres through pandemic with skills learned in BGSU's Fire Administration program Mar 23, 2021 9:45 AM Thanks to the skills and lessons learned during his time as a BGSU student, Matthew Brixey said he was able to quickly adapt and lead his team through the tough times of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • New BSN program to meet critical demand for nurses Mar 17, 2021 4:08 PM Bowling Green State University's Bachelor of Science in nursing is geared for the latest health care needs and a rapidly growing job market.

  • BGSU celebrates history-making Changing Lives for the World fundraising campaign Mar 4, 2021 11:00 AM Launched in 2014, the Changing Lives for the World campaign raised $255 million in total, with $101.7 million raised for scholarships and student aid.

  • BGSU professor finds changing common aircraft maintenance practice could save lives Mar 1, 2021 10:24 AM BGSU management professor Hokey Min hopes findings from aircraft maintenance data research saves lives more than money.

  • BGSU alumna makes history as first female executive director of 88-year-old association Feb 26, 2021 11:35 AM Bowling Green State University alumna Cate Smith '91 was named executive director of the Precision Machined Products Association in Brecksville, Ohio.

  • Carl Sandifer helps power NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover mission Feb 24, 2021 1:50 PM NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover touched down Feb. 17, culminating a dream for Carl Sandifer ’05 that started at BGSU nearly 20 years ago.

  • BGSU alumnus launches vodka line in Ohio Feb 23, 2021 11:15 AM BGSU alumnus Victor Harvey launched his award-winning VG Vodka in his home state of Ohio on Feb. 3 to coincide with Black History Month.

  • BGSU organization development alumna named Emerging Practitioner of the Year Feb 22, 2021 11:57 AM Bowling Green State University graduate Erin Garland is named Organization Development Emerging Practitioner of the Year for her work at Atlanta's Wellstar Health System.

  • Student mascots and SICSIC cherish time spreading school spirit Feb 19, 2021 9:54 AM The identities of Freddie and Frieda and the two senior members of SICSIC were revealed in annual BGSU tradition.

  • In Photos: A snow-covered BGSU Feb 17, 2021 3:07 PM BGSU photographers capture campus scenes during and after the two-day snowstorm hit Bowling Green.

  • Hansen Musical Arts Series bringing free, virtual concert to BGSU campus and community Feb 17, 2021 2:34 PM Established in 1996, the Hansen Musical Arts Series Fund helps bring musical arts ambassadors to campus and the Bowling Green community every year.

  • A Storied Tradition In Photos: SICSIC and Freddie and Frieda Falcon Feb 12, 2021 3:47 PM Photos capture the BGSU tradition through the years

  • Fossils may hold clues to climate change, says BGSU paleobiologist Feb 10, 2021 3:20 PM BGSU paleobiologist Peg Yacobucci studies extinct cephalopods to gain insight into Earth's foreboding climate change.

  • BGSU’s RN to BSN program fits into the hectic schedule of a travel nurse Feb 8, 2021 3:00 PM Bowling Green State University’s BGSU’s RN to BSN program fits into the hectic schedule of a travel nurse even during a pandemic.

  • Beyond the Dream Speaker Series highlights multicultural experiences at BGSU and beyond Feb 5, 2021 8:40 AM Bowling Green State University spring speaker series will focus on motivation, education and the arts.

  • Quilt design software company has deep ties to BGSU Jan 28, 2021 12:03 PM Leading quilt design software company was started by Dean Neumann and Penny McMorris with ties to Bowling Green State University.

  • Maj. Ryan Nowlin ’00, ’04 has two songs performed on Inauguration Day Jan 22, 2021 3:46 PM Bowling Green State University alumnus Assistant Director Maj. Ryan J. Nowlin ’00, ’04 served as the backup conductor and wrote two songs for the inauguration.

  • BGSU faculty and alumni working to address racism Jan 13, 2021 3:27 PM Bowling Green State University faculty and alumni lead the Perrysburg Coalition for Inclusion and Social Justice's five-part book discussion.

  • 13th annual MLK Jr. Day of Service Food Drive Jan 13, 2021 2:52 PM This year's MLK Jr. Day of Service challenge is to have at least 20 groups collect 21 items for the Brown Bag Food Project

  • Teammates in business: Class of 2014 alumni open fitness recovery center Jan 13, 2021 10:23 AM A friendship for a pair of 2014 alumni that started on the Falcon football field has turned into a new business for partners Gabe Martin and Jude Adjei-Barimah.

  • BGSU graduate enrollment grows significantly Dec 8, 2020 4:25 PM More students are deciding to pursue their education beyond a bachelor's degree thanks to new, flexible programs at Bowling Green State University.

  • BGSU works with local agency to reduce opioid deaths for individuals leaving jail Dec 4, 2020 10:02 AM BGSU partners with area agencies to determine if medicine-assisted treatment reduces opioid/heroin deaths, recidivism for recently released inmates.

  • Graphic design senior thesis project teaches about microaggressions Dec 4, 2020 8:48 AM BGSU graphic design project about microaggressions earned Gyona Rice the top award for senior thesis projects in 2020.

  • Bob Bortel retires, leaves 'write of passage' Dec 2, 2020 4:17 PM Bowling Green State University's Bob Bortel leaves legacy after 39 years as director of student media and publications.

  • Vocal strain: How to protect your voice during the pandemic Dec 2, 2020 3:55 PM Wearing a face covering can be taxing on your voice. Bowling Green State University experts share tips to protect your voice.

  • ArtsX: Winter showcase of the arts comes to audiences virtually Dec 2, 2020 9:21 AM The 16th annual arts showcase and celebration highlights music, visual arts, writing and performance with online galleries, activities and videos.

  • Owens Corning Foundation announces $1 million gift to create scholarships for BGSU students Nov 20, 2020 10:14 AM Transformational gift establishes the Owens Corning Scholars Program, supporting underrepresented students in the School of the Built Environment

  • John D. Tortorella Legacy Continued With Student Ambassador Endowed Fund Nov 20, 2020 9:42 AM Drew Forhan ’81 established the John D. Tortorella Student Ambassador Endowed Fund to honor honor his close friend and fraternity brother, who valued the impact of the student ambassador program on BGSU students.

  • MBA Students Provided Invaluable Professional Skills Through Guest Speakers Nov 18, 2020 12:16 PM Alumni and professionals share insights that help students prepare for success beyond the classroom.

  • Ruth White Named Chapter Advisor of the Year Nov 18, 2020 11:38 AM Associate Teaching Professor Ruth White was named Chapter Advisor of the Year for her work advising the Schmidthorst College of Business’ Theta Pi Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi.

  • Graphic design delivers the power to change Nov 18, 2020 10:27 AM BGSU's graphic design program helps students learn to do design work that is meaningful and makes a difference.

  • Novel virus leads researchers closer to cause of Toledo water crisis Nov 12, 2020 3:26 PM BGSU student researchers credited with playing a key role in work with Toledo Water Treatment Plant to identify a novel virus that may have led to a toxin release in the 2014 water crisis.

  • Newly named Central Hall ushers new era of health care providers, incorporates partner-enabled improvements Nov 10, 2020 11:59 AM Wood and Henry county hospitals support BGSU's new nursing labs to expand regional workforce.

  • BGSU alumna gets a foothold in entertainment industry Nov 4, 2020 7:00 AM BGSU theatre and film alumna Nicole Lovince '09 co-stars in Amazon Prime movie about friends in quarantine.

  • Princeton Review names BGSU a 'green college' Nov 4, 2020 7:00 AM BGSU theatre and film alumna Nicole Lovince '09 co-stars in Amazon Prime movie about friends in quarantine.

  • BGSU celebrates new and newly promoted women and non-binary faculty Oct 28, 2020 5:24 PM Annual celebration at BGSU goes virtual to welcome, support and celebrate new and newly promoted women and non-binary faculty

  • BGSU Academy of Marketing Association adds value for students interested in sales careers Oct 27, 2020 11:11 AM BGSU marketing students gain valuable experience outside the classroom as members of the Academy of Professional Selling student organization.

  • Associate Athletic Director recognized by Mid-American Conference for achievements in diversity and inclusion Oct 27, 2020 9:00 AM Chet Hesson involved with We Are One Team (WA1T).

  • High-rising analytics firm Satelytics has deep roots at BGSU Oct 21, 2020 3:00 PM Satelytics Inc.is a cloud-based geospatial analytics software suite that helps some of the world’s most critical industries avoid major issues.

  • MAC award recognizes faculty dedication to student success Oct 20, 2020 2:30 PM Mechatronics faculty member is BGSU nominee for Mid-American Conference award to recognize outstanding faculty who help students succeed.

  • Q&A: BGSU's Dr. Joshua Boston on the U.S. Supreme Court and the 2020 Election Oct 19, 2020 4:25 PM Dr. Joshua Boston, political science, whose research focuses on American political institutions and judicial politics, responds to questions about the U.S. Supreme Court.

  • 'Team DeMoss' honors coach's 50-year career Oct 19, 2020 4:19 PM Richard DeMoss, a 1970 BGSU alumnus, was honored by the Ohio High School Athletics Association for 50 years of coaching.

  • Going Green: Lowering the carbon footprint on campus Oct 19, 2020 11:32 AM October marks Campus Sustainability Month, anchoring year-round initiatives to inspire change and make BGSU a greener institution.

  • Wood County: A swing county to watch in 2020 Election Oct 14, 2020 4:29 PM BGSU political scientist is sought-after expert during election season and says with Ohio's history of picking the president, BGSU students' votes count.

  • Politics and social media: research explores affirmation or anxiety? Oct 14, 2020 4:22 PM Effects of social media exposure to political information is the focus of research by a BGSU assistant professor of communication

  • Dr. Brigid Burke wins partnership award Oct 14, 2020 2:52 PM The Center for Public Impact recognizes the partnership between Bowling Green School and BGSU's World Language Education studies.

  • New mural brightens downtown Bowling Green Oct 14, 2020 1:40 PM A building in downtown Bowling Green gets a facelift with a colorful mural painted by BGSU School of Art professor, students and alumni.

  • The 41st Annual Bowling Green New Music Festival begins Oct. 15 Oct 7, 2020 3:31 PM The 41st Annual Bowling Green New Music Festival will take place online this year, October 15-18.

  • Kelli Schneider named BGSU Rookie of the Year Oct 7, 2020 10:18 AM BGSU's Administrative Staff Council names Kelli Schneider as the Rookie of the Year for her work in the College Credit Plus programs office.

  • Are pollinators sensitive to climate change, urbanization? Oct 6, 2020 2:39 PM A BGSU biology lab extends research to look at the lives of bees and how they are impacted by climate change and urbanization.

  • 892,858 reasons to say thank you Oct 5, 2020 1:06 PM BGSU’s fourth annual day of giving was its most successful to date, with alumni and friends from all 50 states and around the globe showing their support for the University, its students and programs with nearly $900,000 in donations.

  • BGSU research team takes on COVID with data ‘superpowers’ Oct 2, 2020 1:34 PM BGSU’s Dr. Trent Buskirk tackles ongoing COVID-19 data science research project with the help of undergraduate and graduate students.

  • Coffee, beer and friends at heart of BGSU alumnus venture Oct 1, 2020 10:25 AM BGSU alumnus features, beer, cold brew coffee and food at his BG brewery and will host a virtual beer tasting for Homecoming 2020.

  • Beyond a grade: BGSU class project leaves lasting impact Sep 22, 2020 10:30 AM A BGSU class assignment motivated two students to highlight the work the Troutman Sound Labs through the Ohio Historical Marker program.

  • BGSU to host Constitution Week lectures Sep 16, 2020 3:45 PM To commemorate Constitution Day, BGSU will host a virtual lecture featuring legal expert and author Kim Wehle.

  • BGSU to host 'Day of Dialogue' on Friday, Sept. 18 Sep 16, 2020 2:30 PM At this stage in our nation’s history, with the discussions of race, justice and culture merging during the season of political debate, it seems the ideal time for Bowling Green State University’s "Day of Dialogue,” which is scheduled to be held virtually Friday (Sept. 18.)

  • Student startup ideas take flight during The Hatch Sep 11, 2020 10:56 AM This year's Hatchlings competed for funding and pitched business investors on ideas ranging from water purification and sports apparel to technology organizers and a networking app for college students.

  • A glimpse inside the state-of-the-art Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center Sep 10, 2020 8:11 PM Photos go inside the Maurer Center, one of the most innovative and collaborative learning environments for business education in the nation.

  • A look back at the history of Hanna Hall Sep 10, 2020 4:00 PM BGSU looks back at the history and uses of the third of the "Traditions Buildings," Hanna Hall, which now houses the Schmidthorst College of Business.

  • BGSU faculty member goes the extra mile for students Sep 9, 2020 4:08 PM College of Education and Human Development associate professor Dr. Angela Thomas gets creative to hold physically distanced in-person office hours.

  • BGSU named Exercise is Medicine Gold Campus Sep 8, 2020 12:53 PM Bowling Green State University among 167 campuses recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine.

  • Mechatronics and quality systems programs gain ABET accreditation Sep 1, 2020 4:43 PM Bowling Green State University's mechatronics and quality systems undergraduate programs earned ABET accreditation by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission.

  • Bohrnstedt’s legacy: Forward Falcons Fight Song Aug 31, 2020 4:57 PM Bowling Green State University's fight song, composed by Dr. Wayne Bohrnstedt, is a longstanding tradition at Falcon athletics events. Dr. Bohrnstedt passed away Aug. 6, 2020.

  • BGSU recognized by Forbes as a top employer in Ohio Aug 28, 2020 2:19 PM Bowling Green State University has been ranked one of the best places to work in Ohio by Forbes. In its “America’s Best Employers by State 2020,” the magazine ranked BGSU as the No. 6 four-year university for employees and No. 71 overall in the state.

  • BGSU’s Farida Selim is developing a new method to demonstrate semiconductor conductivity Aug 26, 2020 3:30 PM Dr. Farida Selim, associate professor of the Physics and Astronomy Department BGSU, is developing a new method to demonstrate semiconductor conductivity. This technology solves a problem that will allow the size, weight, energy consumption and cost of everyday to shrink on devices such as laptops, cellphones, electric vehicles and other forms of renewable energy.

  • Everett Fitzhugh '11 is first Black broadcaster in NHL Aug 24, 2020 9:03 AM When Everett Fitzhugh ’11 was named the team broadcaster for the Seattle Kraken, he became the first Black announcer in the NHL and joined a group of BGSU hockey announcers.

  • Behind the scenes of Netflix hit show ‘Blown Away’ Aug 20, 2020 3:30 PM Bowling Green State University alumnus Eric Meek ’96 served as a guest evaluator for the series finale of “Blown Away,” helping select the winner of the hit Netflix competition show. Helen Tegeler ’97 also was involved in the show, assisting the two finalists in realizing their final challenge.

  • BGSU lab works to harness power of light Aug 18, 2020 1:45 PM Bowling Green State University chemistry professor Dr. Jayaraman Sivaguru, the Antonia and Marshall Wilson Professor of Chemistry and associate director for the Center for Photochemical Sciences, is using a $450,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to develop sustainable strategies for carrying out new chemical transformations using light.

  • A look at 100 years of voting rights Aug 17, 2020 7:45 PM BGSU faculty members reflect on successes and failures since the U.S. ratified the 19th Amendment extending voting right to American women.

  • Gender resentment may affect COVID-19 stay-at-home compliance Aug 17, 2020 9:45 AM Bowling Green State University political scientist Dr. Nicole Kalaf-Hughes' research looks at state health orders' effectiveness when issued by women in positions of power. Kalaf-Hughes is an associate professor of political science.

  • BGSU entrepreneurship offering goes virtual Aug 7, 2020 4:04 PM The Bowling Green State University Allen W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business offers an extension of the Hatch with a new virtual incubator that lets students explore entrepreneurial ideas online.

  • Trent Buskirk is a sought-after survey expert during election season Aug 7, 2020 3:37 PM Being able to vet surveys and election polls is important for journalists and other media experts, making Dr. Trent Buskirk a very popular person this time of year. Buskirk is the Novak Family Professor of Data Science and the chair of the Applied Statistics and Operations Research Department at BGSU.

  • CTAAE faculty help students find co-ops during COVID-19 Jul 30, 2020 10:52 AM For many Bowling Green State University students in the College of Technology Architecture and Applied Engineering, they found their co-ops canceled or retracted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but through determination and support from faculty they found new ways to secure opportunities to stay on track.

  • Research details American independent cinema through the prism of actors Jul 29, 2020 12:53 PM For those who believe American independent cinema is a director’s cinema, think again. Bowling Green State University’s Dr. Cynthia Baron, Professor of Research Excellence in the Department of Theatre and Film, sheds new light on the industry in a book co-written with Yannis Tzioumakis of the University of Liverpool.

  • Andrew Pelletier awarded Professorship of Creative Arts Excellence Jul 24, 2020 1:25 PM Dr. Andrew Pelletier, professor of horn in the College of Musical Arts and a Grammy Award-winning performer, recently received the 2020 Professorship of Creative Arts Excellence Award from the University. He has maintained a very active performance schedule that has taken him across the country and around the world.

  • Get a glimpse of Comet NEOWISE while you still can Jul 22, 2020 3:00 PM Comet NEOWISE will reach its apex in the Northern Hemisphere sky July 23 and then begin to dissipate into the depths of space and not be seen again by Earth’s inhabitants for 6,800 years. BGSU Planetarium Director Dr. Dale W. Smith offers tips on viewing the comet.

  • Nancy C. Patterson awarded Professor of Teaching Excellence Jul 17, 2020 11:40 AM BGSU’s Dr. Nancy Patterson has been a staunch advocate for social studies education and has pushed her students to look beyond the classroom and their academic standing and bring into focus the collective benefits they can bring to the world beyond the campus. She received the 2020 Professor of Teaching Excellence Award.

  • BGSU Leadership Center messaging expands to inclusion, COVID-19 Jul 17, 2020 11:31 AM The C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership at BGSU has added two new objectives to its agenda. The center, known for guiding, engaging and teaching students to achieve true leadership abilities, will now help the University deliver important messages around diversity and belonging, as well as help lead through COVID-19.

  • Andreas Luescher awarded Professor of Teaching Excellence distinction Jul 14, 2020 1:30 PM Dr. Andreas Luescher has been a strong proponent of treating education as a collective pursuit and he is passionate about joy being “the engine of learning.” Luescher, professor and department chair in BGSU’s Department of Architecture and Environmental Design has been awarded the Professor of Teaching Excellence distinction.

  • Dressing in a COVID world: A pandemic's impact on the multi-billion dollar fashion industry Jul 13, 2020 2:19 PM As employees trickle back to the office after spending weeks and months at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their clothes reflect the comfort they found in their closets, according to Marian Zengel, assistant teaching professor and coordinator of BGSU’s top-ranked apparel merchandising and product development program.

  • Amber Gombash '15 finishing up first year of residency during a pandemic Jul 2, 2020 3:35 PM Bowling Green State University alumna Amber Gombash ’15 is rounding out her first year of a three-year residency split between MetroHealth System Emergency Room and the Cleveland Clinic. Gombash received a Bachelor of Science in biology from BGSU, minored in chemistry and was a member of the Honors College.

  • BGSU art history students reimagine artists’ iconography in modern-day selfies Jul 1, 2020 12:57 PM An assignment in Dr. Allie Terry-Fritsch’s BGSU art history class at provided a lesson in iconography and resourcefulness. Students in the Northern European Renaissance Art History course studied self-portraits of that region’s Renaissance artists and used that knowledge and items they found at home while sheltering in place to create modern-day selfies.

  • Award-winning paper by two BGSU faculty members outlines benefits of combining art and STEM education Jul 1, 2020 12:32 PM Underrepresented students from the Toledo area learned problem-solving skills during an art and robotics camp hosted by Bowling Green State University and the Toledo Museum of Art, which led to an award-winning paper by two BGSU faculty members, Drs. Jerry Schnepp and Thomas Roberts.

  • Lubomir S. Popov awarded Professorship of Research Excellence Jul 1, 2020 12:00 AM Dr. Lubomir S. Popov, professor in the Interior Design Program of the School of Family and Consumer Services, a highly respected teacher, instructor and academic advisor who started at Bowling Green State University in 1999, received the 2020 Professorship of Research Excellence Award from the University this spring.

  • BGSU announces chief health officer, partnership with Wood County Health Department Jun 30, 2020 6:11 PM Former Wood County Health Commissioner Ben Batey, MPH, RN, has been appointed as Bowling Green State University chief health officer. Batey, who will continue focusing on the public health of Wood County through this growing partnership, will begin his cabinet-level appointment as chief health officer at BGSU on July 27.

  • Animated environmental messages Jun 30, 2020 1:21 PM Digital arts students had real-world experiences working with environmental organizations to create animated messages.

  • BGSU christens new research vessel, 'RV Ziggy' Jun 30, 2020 12:59 PM Alumni Patrick L. and Debra Scheetz Ryan and the Ryan Family Foundation funded the purchase of a research vessel to explore in-depth the water quality of Lake Erie.

  • High school students gain real-world lab experience Jun 30, 2020 12:44 PM Area high school students gain a real-world experience as they get to work in a BGSU lab with graduate students and faculty members to undertake their own research opportunities.

  • A year of accomplishments Jun 29, 2020 12:53 PM From research and scholarship to service and public good, the College of Arts and Sciences faculty, staff and students have recorded many successes during the past academic year.

  • BGSU Board of Trustees approves donor-named spaces at Maurer Center Jun 26, 2020 2:28 PM As the new home of BGSU’s College of Business nears completion, philanthropic support has not waned for the Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center. BGSU’s Board of Trustees approved a number of donor-named spaces recognizing the support of friends and alumni who are committed to the center’s cutting-edge vision through their financial gifts.

  • BGSU launches School of Nursing Jun 26, 2020 1:00 PM Emphasizing its commitment to creating public good and meeting regional workforce needs, BGSU has launched a School of Nursing through its College of Health and Human Services. The new school will help support the growth of the University’s online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program introduced last year.

  • BGSU Departments of History and English receive NEH CARES grant Jun 25, 2020 3:15 PM Bowling Green State University Departments of History and English received a $273,000 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for a joint project titled, “Toward a Pedagogy from Crisis: Adaptive Teaching and Learning at Bowling Green State University During COVID-19.”

  • Shining a light on research Jun 24, 2020 3:33 PM The lab of Dr. Alexis Ostrowski is making positive strides in research of photoresponsive materials that use metal coordination.

  • Dr. Kevin McCluney part of $780,000 NSF grant study Jun 24, 2020 3:16 PM The BGSU biology lab of Dr. Kevin McCluney received a National Science Foundation grant to study connections among temporary wetlands in the Great Plains.

  • Women Inspiring Change Jun 24, 2020 2:35 PM Women empowerment has been an issue for more than two centuries and women associated with Bowling Green State University have been part of that movement, inspiring change from the 1920s to the 2020s.

  • Griffen Palmer ’17 wins songwriting competition on NBC’s ‘Songland’ Jun 24, 2020 9:23 AM Griffen Palmer, a 2017 BGSU alumnus, won NBC’s “Songland” competition in May and was chosen to write a song for the country duo Florida Georgia Line. He performed his song, “Second Guessing,” which was chosen and recorded by Florida Georgia Line and quickly reached No. 1 on iTunes.

  • Career advice in the midst of a pandemic Jun 23, 2020 4:24 PM Dr. Amilcar Challu, chair of the BGSU Department of History, suggests recent graduates, alumni and future graduates focus on the big picture when it comes to job searching during a pandemic.

  • BGSU encourages Census 2020 participation Jun 23, 2020 3:56 PM Counting people as part of the 2020 Census is important for BGSU, and more specifically for faculty and student research as it relates to demography, population science, sociology to ensure accurate data is available for research.

  • Change theme central to theatre/film season Jun 23, 2020 3:14 PM The storyline during the spring semester for the Department of Theatre and Film centered around change. Dealing with the impact of COVID-19 shutting down the end of the season to moving to 100% online learning, students, facullty and staff managed to find successes in the new reality.

  • After a 40-year decline, the marriage rate has remained stable since 2010 Jun 17, 2020 3:16 PM The U.S. marriage rate has been stable since 2010 after declining nearly 60 percent from 1970 to 2010, according to a new report from the Marriage Strengthening Research and Dissemination Center (MAST Center). Dr. Karen Benjamin Guzzo, Bowling Green State University professor of sociology, is an author of the report.

  • CURS symposium attracts student researchers statewide Jun 17, 2020 2:48 PM The COVID-19 pandemic enabled the symposium to find a new way for undergraduate students from all disciplines and fields to share their research, scholarly and creative projects with a wider community.

  • BGSU launches education certificate for virtual teaching Jun 17, 2020 8:00 AM COVID-19 has changed the teaching environment and teachers are looking to gain a new arsenal of skills for virtual learning. Bowling Green State University is leading the way by offering an Online Teaching and Learning Certification.

  • BGSU's Stinson, his research is in demand Jun 10, 2020 3:11 PM With a news cycle in overdrive, one voice has been heard around the world: Philip Stinson, Ph.D., a Bowling Green State University criminologist and professor who has spent more than 15 years researching police behaviors, including police crime, police corruption and police misconduct.

  • BGSU faculty honored with excellence awards Jun 3, 2020 3:28 PM Bowling Green State University faculty remain committed to continually improving their teaching and research skills to improve student knowledge and contributions to their respective fields. Faculty are continually recognized for their achievements in many categories. Professorships of Excellence are awarded in three categories: research, creative arts, and teaching.

  • BGSU reinstates baseball program Jun 3, 2020 9:56 AM Bowling Green State University, after positive and productive dialogue with alumni and former student-athletes nationwide, reinstated its baseball program June 2. The Division I baseball program, with a rich history in the Mid-American Conference and the NCAA, was eliminated May 15 due to financial constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • BGSU family demographer contributes to op-ed about COVID-19 impact on health of families May 27, 2020 2:27 PM Dr. Jenjira Yahirun, assistant professor of sociology at Bowling Green State University, wants policymakers to think about how COVID-19 affects the health of families across demographics. Yahirun co-authored an opinion column that was published in “The Hill,” an online publication focused on politics, policy, business and international relations

  • BGSU alumnus at helm of America's 250th celebration May 23, 2020 8:58 AM The United States will commemorate the semiquincentennial anniversary of its founding in 2026. The country likely will be bathed in red, white and blue from sea to shining sea — and with orange and brown — as Tony Rucci ’72, ’76, ’78 is the president and CEO of the America 250 Foundation.

  • Class of 2020 Success Stories: BGSU College of Business grad has data stacked in her favor May 22, 2020 2:13 PM Jazzmin Speziali has made countless friends and career connections as a member of BGSU’s Class of 2020. She earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration with a specialization in business analytics and intelligence from the College of Business and is scheduled to begin an internship Aug. 1 at Owens-Illinois.

  • Health care executives instruct BGSU students, lead in the field during pandemic May 22, 2020 8:43 AM BGSU students in the College of Health and Human Services had a front-row seat in the spring semester to two adjunct instructors who have more than 70 years of health care experience combined: Kim Bordenkircher, CEO of Henry County Hospital and Jim Watkins, Health Commissioner of Williams County Combined Health District.

  • College of Business to Welcome New Associate Dean Dr. Janet Hartley May 19, 2020 4:38 PM Beginning July 1, the College of Business will be welcoming the new Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, Faculty Affairs, Budgeting and Research, Dr. Janet Hartley. She is replacing Dr. Arthur Yeh, who is returning as faculty to the Applied Statistics and Operations Research (ASOR) Department.

  • Well Wishes to Retiring Marketing Faculty May 19, 2020 2:28 PM The College of Business will say farewell to two faculty members at the end of the academic year. Dr. David Reid, Associate Professor, and Patti Hanna-Garlitz, Associate Teaching Professor and Business Communication Coordinator, both in the Marketing Department, are retiring.

  • Flight training resumes at Bowling Green Flight Center May 19, 2020 1:44 PM The Bowling Green Flight Center will resume flight training for Bowling Green State University aviation students with additional safety measures in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New procedures and protocols include increased cleaning and disinfecting of the facilities and aircraft and the use of face masks.

  • Class of 2020 Success Stories: Connecting career crossroads at BGSU May 18, 2020 12:00 PM Sue Ann Sandusky had recently retired from the U.S. Army, after a flourishing 37-year career, and she had moved to Findlay, Ohio. But instead of fully “retiring,” she wanted to put her skills to work in a civilian setting. BGSU’s Ph.D. in higher education administration was her bridge to get there.

  • BGSU to honor achievement at virtual celebration May 16 May 13, 2020 4:00 PM Bowling Green State University will host a live, virtual celebration for spring degree candidates May 16. The live stream will begin at 1:30 p.m., and is expected to last about 45 minutes. Students, family and friends can view the stream at BGSU.edu.

  • CATL ‘Leads the Charge’ in Promoting and Supporting High Impact Teaching; Faculty Recognized As HIT Fellows May 6, 2020 4:24 PM As interest in high impact teaching within higher education increased, the Committee to Advance Teaching and Learning (CATL) was formed by the College of Business in 2018.

  • Support BGSU students on #GivingTuesdayNow May 4, 2020 8:00 PM Two matching gifts from Bowling Green State University College of Business Dean Ray Braun '80 and Dr. Theresa Popp Braun '80, '85 will help double the impact of all gifts made to the Student Emergency Fund on Tuesday, May 5, as part of a worldwide day of giving.

  • BGSU research takes aim at social tool for fighting COVID-19 May 1, 2020 4:43 PM The social distancing of COVID-19 might have its own long-term effects; a Bowling Green State University team of sociologists — Drs. Peggy Giordano, Monica Longmore and Wendy Manning — received a National Science Foundation grant to conduct research on social distancing and what factors might influence individuals’ levels of compliance.

  • Graduating Student Ambassadors Credit the College of Business for Their Success Apr 28, 2020 4:59 PM As six College of Business Student Ambassadors graduate in May, they will start the next chapter of their lives. Three of these seniors will embark on their career journey by joining companies and three are continuing their education at BGSU by pursuing graduate degrees.

  • BGSU alumna plays critical role in helping COVID-19 patients recover Apr 27, 2020 3:31 PM Bowling Green State University alumna Sara Houlihan ’09 has found herself on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic as a physical therapist in Ann Arbor, Michigan, helping critically ill coronavirus patients regain the strength to return home and continue their recovery.

  • BGSU to offer summer courses relating to COVID-19 pandemic Apr 24, 2020 3:15 PM Courses from the College of Health and Human Services will provide Bowling Green State University students a basic understanding of epidemiologic principles and the nature of infectious diseases, giving students the opportunity to become leaders in the public health field.

  • BGSU researcher receives NSF grant for coronavirus research Apr 24, 2020 2:29 PM Dr. Xiaohong Tan, an assistant professor of chemistry at Bowling Green State University, has an idea to prevent coronaviruses from infecting humans. His idea merited the National Science Foundation’s approval for a one-year, $200,000 grant to fund his research.

  • Three 2019 alumni named rookie teachers of year in South Carolina Apr 24, 2020 1:24 PM It seems like one day you’re sitting in the class, and then the next, you’re standing in front of it. Kevin Werner, Kaetlin Bowling, and Mckenzie Weaver — three 2019 Bowling Green State University alumni — each has been recognized as Rookie Teachers of the Year in South Carolina.

  • BGSU history professor appointed to Cold War Advisory Committee Apr 22, 2020 3:00 PM Dr. Walter Grunden, professor of history at Bowling Green State University, was appointed to the Cold War Advisory Committee, which assists the U.S. Secretary of the Interior in the preparation of a national historic landmark theme study to identify sites and resources significant to the Cold War.

  • Bell brothers are Frontline Falcons in Los Angeles, Minneapolis Apr 20, 2020 8:00 AM Colin Bell ’09 in Los Angeles and Evan Bell ’05 in Minneapolis are among thousands of Bowling Green State University alumni serving in hospitals and other health care locations around the world, treating and caring for COVID-19 patients and putting themselves at risk in order to save lives.

  • Sherry Sullivan awarded title of Distinguished Research Professor Apr 20, 2020 8:00 AM Dr. Sherry Sullivan '83, professor of management in the College of Business, recently was awarded the title of Distinguished Research Professor by the BGSU Board of Trustees in recognition of her innovative contributions to the study of organizational management at Bowling Green State University.

  • Student Emergency Fund experiences unprecedented need Apr 17, 2020 5:12 PM Hundreds of Bowling Green State University students have received assistance from the Student Emergency Fund in recent weeks. More than $115,000 has been donated to the fund since last month, but more support is needed to continue meeting the unprecedented need.

  • BGSU construction management hammers home lab project by adapting to online learning Apr 13, 2020 8:00 AM BGSU faculty are having to find new engaging ways to teach their students during the remote learning period, including courses with a lab component. Lisa Schaller, adjunct faculty in construction management in the School of the Built Environment, has found an effective way to continue her CONS 2350 lab.

  • Frontline Falcons are health care heroes Apr 10, 2020 12:40 PM Health care workers, from doctors to nurses to respiratory therapists, play a critical role in keeping our communities healthy. Among those on the front lines, are thousands of Bowling Green State University alumni are treating and caring for patients and putting themselves at risk in order to save lives.

  • Junior Quinn Eberhard earns prestigious Barry Goldwater Scholarship, will use funds for public good Apr 3, 2020 3:38 PM Eberhard’s focus is the development of a research-centered algorithm, or set of rules. By using the algorithm, rather than collecting and manually analyzing data for each application, scientists can shorten their research time by weeks or even months. Her work is critically needed; she studies protein sequences and RNA research, potentially affecting research on cancer and the corona family of viruses – including COVID-19.

  • College announces Fall 2020 College of Business Week Apr 1, 2020 4:11 PM To protect and ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff, Bowling Green State University has transitioned to online classes for the remainder of the semester based on state and federal guidance to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. In lieu of our spring E-Week, many of the key activities will be moved to the College of Business Week in September.

  • EDHD shares plan for $4.5 million grant at Atlanta conference Apr 1, 2020 4:00 PM At the recent American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education meeting in Atlanta, a team from BGSU's College of Education and Human Development shared an update on the $4.5 million teacher education grant that the U.S. Department of Education awarded it in 2018.

  • CRD State of the Region Conference examines Ohio’s potential impact of automation on occupation needs Apr 1, 2020 3:30 PM The Bowling Green State University Center for Regional Development recently held its 18th annual State of the Region conference, “Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce by Embracing and Investing in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.” At the conference, Ohio’s potential impact of automation on occupation needs in the future was examined.

  • Philosophy professor marks 50 years with BGSU Apr 1, 2020 1:03 PM BGSU philosophy professor Louis Katzner recently marked 50 years with the University. He cites enthusiasm for working with students as a motivating factor for this longevity.

  • Ostrowski research on hydrogels Mar 31, 2020 8:00 AM Bowling Green State University’s Dr. Alexis Ostrowski received a five-year grant from the Herman Frasch Foundation for Agricultural Chemistry to support research to help reduce agricultural runoff. Researchers study how to turn liquid waste into fertilizer so that it can be safely transported and spread on fields.

  • College of Business committed to student success Mar 30, 2020 12:00 PM BGSU shifts to online learning through the end of the semester to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. College of Business faculty remain committed to student success

  • BGSU temporarily waives GRE and GMAT requirements Mar 26, 2020 8:20 PM Bowling Green State University is continuing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and make the critical decisions necessary to safeguard students, faculty, staff and the broader community and to ensure that the University learning community has the support and resources needed to adapt to an all online learning environment.

  • BGSU supports local agencies Mar 26, 2020 4:55 PM BGSU campuses in Bowling Green and Huron, as well as BGSU at Levis Commons, are supporting local health and safety agencies by donating PPE supplies and providing facilities to organizations in both communities.

  • BGSU virtual concerts offer music to the public Mar 25, 2020 3:00 PM During the COVID-19 isolation, a series of 10 musical concerts from Bowling Green State University’s College of Musical Arts will be offered online twice a week starting Friday, March 27, through Monday, April 25.

  • CURS 2019 Symposium on Diversity award ceremony Mar 23, 2020 8:20 AM The Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS) recognized its winning students from the November 2019 Undergraduate Symposium on Diversity during a recent ceremony. With help from their faculty mentors, BGSU students’ presentations focused on their research surrounding marginalized and underserved groups in the United States and our community.

  • Quinn Eberhard, 2019/2020 Hoskins Global Scholar Mar 6, 2020 1:22 PM The Hoskins Global Scholarship enabled Quinn Eberhard, a junior in Honors College and the College of Arts and Sciences, to develop an algorithm, or set of rules, so scientists worldwide could make faster progress in their research.

  • Audra Gill, 2019/2020 Hoskins Global Scholar Mar 6, 2020 1:22 PM Audra Gill didn’t know she would find her life’s passion here; the Hoskins Global Scholarship inspired this Wooster, Ohio native to take her ambitions all the way to South Africa.

  • Kenzie Moss, 2019/2020 Hoskins Global Scholar Mar 6, 2020 1:22 PM Kenzie Moss learned about the Hoskins Global Scholarship in a “Critical Thinking about Great Ideas” class. She hesitated, but an idea was growing in her mind, and the scholarship would help make it happen.

  • BGSU board approves new degree, facility renovations Mar 4, 2020 4:00 PM At its February meeting, the BGSU Board of Trustees approved the University’s new Bachelor of Science in systems engineering. Trustees also approved the first steps in developing a nursing skills lab in the Business Administration Building once the College of Business moves to the Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center.

  • BGSU graphic design program recognized at 2020 at ADDY Awards Mar 4, 2020 3:50 PM Anna Kiesewetter and Emily Feaster of BGSU’s graphic design program were recognized in February at the 2020 Toledo American Advertising Federation’s ADDY Awards. The awards recognize local websites, video, advertising, and cross-platform design from local agencies and companies. The organization also recognizes local college students.

  • Digital arts students use art, animation to contribute to public good Mar 4, 2020 3:45 PM Fourteen BGSU digital arts students put their skills to work to promote environmental causes; six nonprofit environmental organizations reaped the benefits. The class project, which earned BGSU’s Kurt E. Hofmeister Outstanding Student Group Award in Spring 2019 for exemplary community-based learning experiences, was developed by digital arts Professor Bonnie Mitchell.

  • BGSU Sport Management Alliance students make connections at Super Bowl LIV Mar 2, 2020 2:29 PM For something this big, a lot of help is needed, and the Sport Management Alliance at BGSU doesn’t hesitate to help out. In helping with the events leading up to Super Bowl LIV in Miami and at the game itself, students get the chance to make many unique connections.

  • NSF grant allows BGSU to add lab-based astronomy course Mar 2, 2020 11:36 AM Thanks to a National Science Foundation grant, Bowling Green State University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy were able to add a new astronomy course to its lineup. A lab-based course, ASTR 1010 is offered to undergraduate students to fulfill their Bowling Green Perspective science lab requirement.

  • BGSU’s Food & Nutrition Faculty Honored Feb 26, 2020 4:00 PM Three members of BGSU’s food and nutrition programs have been recognized by the Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for excellence in the industry.

  • BGSU Marketing Students Demonstrate They Are Among Top Sales Talent Nationally Feb 26, 2020 8:00 AM The College of Business is proud to announce the BGSU Sales Team captured second place behind Florida State University at the recent University of Toledo Invitational Sales Competition.

  • Business faculty member organizes fundraiser to combat Coronavirus in China Feb 26, 2020 8:00 AM The number of people around the world being affected by the Coronavirus grows daily. Two of Toledo’s sister cities in China,Qinhuangdao and Nanchong, have been seriously affected and have asked Toledo Sister Cities International (TSCI) for help.

  • College of Business faculty speak on economic impact of Coronavirus Feb 26, 2020 8:00 AM Not only has the Coronavirus caused disruption in daily lives in China and around the world, it has also been very damaging to China’s economy. This has real potential to impact the United States’ economy as well.

  • College of Business Alumnus Lance Mitchell ’81 Rings NASDAQ Opening Bell Launching first IPO of 2020 Feb 25, 2020 9:00 AM Lance Mitchell ’81, CEO of Reynolds Consumer Products, rang the NASDAQ opening bell on February 4th, celebrating the first initial public offering (IPO) of 2020. Reynolds Consumer Products raised over $1 billion, at $26 a share.

  • BGSU Chemistry Department, Firelands team up to solve industrial company's problems Feb 21, 2020 3:01 PM Bowling Green State University Students enrolled in organic spectroscopy in the Chemistry Department in the College of Arts and Sciences at Bowling Green and lean manufacturing at BGSU Firelands have come together to solve issues that local manufacturers have with their products and processes.

  • Thomson family has a lot of love and spirit for BGSU Feb 14, 2020 11:39 AM Helen Thomson’s family’s love and spirit for Bowling Green State University spans more than 35 years. Members of the family have earned degrees from many different colleges, including the College of Musical Arts, College of Education and Human Development, College of Arts and Sciences, and College of Business.

  • BGSU Center for Regional Development creates Toledo Region Data Center Feb 14, 2020 11:29 AM Created for the Toledo Chamber of Commerce by the Bowling Green State University Center for Regional Development, the Toledo Region Data Center provides economic and workforce information for the Greater Toledo region; data being calculated for the Toledo MSA includes Lucas, Wood and Fulton counties.

  • Dr. Valeria Grinberg Pla to present BGSU College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Faculty Lecture Feb 12, 2020 2:30 PM Bowling Green State University’s Dr. Valeria Grinberg Pla will present the College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Faculty Lecture “Making Sense of the Lack of Sense: Filming in Post-War Guatemala” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in the BGSU Film Theatre, 206 Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • BGSU digital arts alumnus finds success with board game Mental Blocks Feb 3, 2020 2:30 PM Bowling Green State University digital arts, computer science alumnus Micah Sawyer has combined his graphic design and computer science fields to create a board game that encourages pausing, listening and elevating a situation to come to a broader perspective. Mental Blocks had a long journey from concept to co-op puzzle game.

  • Ryan Hunter ’18 to promote RallyCap Sports during Super Bowl LIV Jan 31, 2020 4:02 PM Ryan Hunter, a 2018 alumnus of BGSU, is an offensive lineman on the Chiefs. Hunter supports RallyCap Sports by participating in the NFL charity My Cause My Cleats, and will wear green, yellow and red cleats that sport the RallyCap Sports name along with a fun design during the Super Bowl.

  • BGSU ranked ninth in Midwest for animation Jan 27, 2020 11:15 AM Bowling Green State University ranks ninth in the Midwest and 15th nationally for animation among public universities and colleges, according to Animation Career Review’s annual rankings. In recent years, BGSU graduates have been hired by companies such as DreamWorks Animation, Blue Sky Studios, Blizzard and Apple.

  • BGSU, Falcon Health Center studying sports-related concussions Jan 22, 2020 3:00 PM Bowling Green State University’s club sports student-athletes are gaining another level of care, thanks to a partnership between the College of Education and Human Development, Division of Student Affairs — Department of Recreation and Wellness and Falcon Health Center. The University offers more than 30 intramural sports.

  • Maurer Center's Student Services Hub Named for Dedicated Educator and Humanitarian Jan 13, 2020 3:00 PM BGSU alums Paul and Margo Hooker are strong, long-term supporters of the College of Business. They have provided numerous gifts, but the latest gift has a more emotional connection for Paul especially. Their financial commitment is being used to name the Student Success Center in the new Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center in memory of Paul’s aunt, Sister Mary Noreen Gray, whose life was spent serving others as an educator and humanitarian.

  • Entrepreneurship Minor Propels Recent Graduates to New Ventures Jan 13, 2020 2:30 PM Elodie Schreiber ’18, Tom Crookston ’19 and Joe Lisa ’19 all agree that BGSU’s College of Business’s entrepreneurship minor helped launch not only their careers, but successful businesses as well. They are proud to be new business owners.

  • Laurie Stevenson ’88: Get ready to 'roll up your sleeves and make a difference' Dec 17, 2019 4:15 PM Laurie Stevenson ’88 said BGSU helped her find her path to public service as she addressed BGSU graduate candidates during its 296th graduation Dec. 14 at the Stroh Center. Stevenson, who earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental health from BGSU, is the director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

  • Sheryl Maxfield ’81: 'Speak the truth. Share what is on your mind. Raise your hand.' Dec 17, 2019 4:15 PM Sheryl Maxfield ’81 revealed the two major reasons for her success in her 40-year career as she addressed BGSU graduate candidates during its 296th graduation Dec. 13 at the Stroh Center. Maxfield, who earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from BGSU, is the director of the Ohio Department of Commerce.

  • BGSU honors success at commencement Dec 14, 2019 10:18 AM BGSU celebrated its 296th graduation in two ceremonies in the Stroh Center Dec. 13 and Dec. 14. Alumnae addressing the candidates included Sheryl Maxfield and Laurie Stevenson. The December graduating class included 1,047 candidates.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: Opera singer ends college career on a high note Dec 12, 2019 4:32 PM A corrections officer who loves to sing sounds like it could be the premise for a stage musical. For Bowling Green State University graduate Nick Kottman, it’s a reality. His road to graduation, though, has been anything but straightforward. He majored in music education with specialization in choral performance.

  • Business Simulations Improve Learning and Assessment in Managerial Accounting Courses Dec 12, 2019 1:15 PM For the past 12 years, business simulation has assisted professors and students by providing a more interactive, engaging, and teamwork-based experience. It requires students to use accounting information to make management decisions, reinforces textbook learning, and focuses on the interdisciplinary nature of business. Simulation provides a unique, hands-on business analysis with quantitative and qualitative feedback.

  • Retired EY Partner Supports Simulation in Preparing Business Students Dec 12, 2019 1:15 PM David Rudd graduated from BGSU in 1983 with degrees in accounting and management information systems followed the next year by earning a Master of Accountancy degree from the University. After graduation, he joined Ernst & Young LLP (EY) and blazed a highly successful 32-year career selling and delivering business advisory services.

  • BGSU trustees approve building project to support innovative approach to design and construction learning Dec 11, 2019 3:00 PM $5.2 million project to include 12,000-square-foot expansion of Park Avenue building Description: The Board of Trustees of Bowling Green State University has approved a new $5.2 million expansion project that will support the University’s innovative School of the Built Environment. The school is recognized for its unique, integrated approach to training future architects and construction managers together.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU marketing major launched his own ice cream business as a sophomore Dec 6, 2019 3:00 PM Tyler McCann is graduating from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing, but he already has blazed an entrepreneurial trail by applying what he learned in the College of Business by launching his own ice cream business in his hometown of Mount Vernon, Ohio.

  • BGSU Team Continues Tradition of Top 6 Finalists in Global Business Simulation Competition Dec 5, 2019 9:01 AM Fall semester a team of BGSU business students finished in the Top 6 in the Capsim Foundation Challenge. The team advanced to the finalist round where they finished 5th in the world.

  • Dr. Scott Rogers of BGSU examines effects of ancient microbes in new book Nov 27, 2019 12:22 PM The idea of freezing a life in ice and thawing it out years later has been used extensively in science fiction. According to Scott Rogers, biology professor at BGSU, this concept may be more fact than fiction, and the outcomes of this are just as worrying as they are exciting.

  • Pledges being accepted for 2019 United Way Campaign with Northwest Ohio Community Shares Nov 26, 2019 12:30 PM The 2019 United Way Campaign with Northwest Ohio Community Shares is underway — an opportunity for faculty, staff and retirees to again show their longstanding support for emergency services, health care, daycare and a host of other ways to improve lives in the region.

  • BGSU students recognized for embracing global engagement Nov 26, 2019 11:30 AM Their travels spanned 9,000 miles and five continents, but the BGSU undergraduate and graduate students shared a common experience; they embraced global engagement. Hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, the Embracing Global Engagement award ceremony recognized eight winners from 42 presentations by more than 50 students.

  • Summer Experience: Greek piano festival opportunity to experience past, present at same time Nov 22, 2019 2:54 PM Jiamo Zhang, a Master of Music candidate in piano performance, along with several other BGSU students, participated in the Corfu Summer Piano Festival this past summer. Not only did Zhang get to play in a world-class event, she and her classmates were immersed in historic and modern Greek life.

  • University survey process revised; faculty, staff asked to review new procedures Nov 20, 2019 2:30 PM Surveys are an important tool at Bowling Green State University to collect data from students, faculty and staff for a variety of reasons. They include informing educational programs and instructional practice, evaluating meaningful initiatives and institutional priorities, providing important insights and collecting data to address a variety of questions.

  • BGSU I-O psychology and computer science celebrate 50 years Nov 15, 2019 3:32 PM BGSU’s industrial-organizational psychology program, which is ranked second in the nation, and the computer science program, which was the first undergraduate program in Ohio, both celebrated a 50-year anniversary. Faculty, students and alumni also came together to celebrate the many successes of the program and to plan for the future.

  • BGSU Students Take 1st and 2nd Place at Ball State Sales Competition Nov 14, 2019 1:15 PM Congratulations go to Josh Wolpert and Stephanie Stile who finished in first and second place, respectively, at the Ball State Sales Competition. A total of 24 students took part in the role play which involved selling the Hilti Fleet Management Solution.

  • Spaces in Maurer Center Facilitate ‘Collaborative Collisions’ Nov 14, 2019 8:14 AM With the opening of the Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center in fall 2020, 28 spaces in the new business building have been specifically designed to lead to “collaborative collisions” between students as well as with faculty. These spaces will be used to encourage and facilitate student and faculty interactions on projects.

  • BGSU celebrates Geography Awareness Week Nov 14, 2019 12:00 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Jason Butke ’03, senior director and meteorologist at Travelers Insurance Companies, will present “Meteorology and Insurance: How Insurance Companies Manage Natural Catastrophe Risk” at 2:30 p.m. Friday in 117 Olscamp Hall as part of Geography Awareness Week, Nov. 10-16.

  • Business ‘Hatched’ at BGSU Featured on National Morning Show Nov 12, 2019 2:30 PM BGSU graduate and former Hatchling, Elsa (Vogel) Vos ‘15, launched Pieces of Me, a company first conceptualized as a personalized clothing startup through The Hatch®. Since then, Pieces of Me has transitioned into a leading designer of meaningful jewelry and was featured on NBC’s show “TODAY with Hoda and Jenna” November 4.

  • Supply Chain Institute Hosts Networking Event and Dinner Meeting Nov 12, 2019 2:23 PM Supply chain students had several opportunities to connect to professionals in their field of study and also compete in a case competition. The Supply Chain Management Institute (SCMI) hosted a networking luncheon for 30 students and five employers.

  • BGSU students attend UN Food and Agriculture Organization Conference Nov 8, 2019 2:30 PM More than 30 students from Bowling Green State University attended the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Conference in Cleveland on Nov. 4, hosted by the Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH). Students were able to talk and interact with representatives and delegates from 56 nations.

  • BGSU researchers receive NOAA grant for aquaponics Nov 8, 2019 10:42 AM Three Bowling Green State University faculty members, Drs. Kevin Neves, Jonathan Kershaw and Fei Weisstein, were awarded a $212,000 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to improve consumer acceptance of the aquaponics system. The grant work will span two years.

  • Patient Advocate Liaison Program impacting health care in Bowling Green Nov 6, 2019 2:15 PM Bowling Green State University’s Patient Advocate Liaison Program, which is facilitated through the Pre-Professional Programs office, gives four to five junior- and senior-level students the opportunity to interact with patients. They serve as a liaison between patients and staff at the Falcon Health Center.

  • BGSU again recognized as a ‘green college’ by Princeton Review Nov 6, 2019 2:00 PM For the fourth year in a row, Bowling Green State University has been named one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to the 2019 Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges. The guide profiles colleges “having the most exceptional commitments to sustainability.”

  • One hundred years of Bowling Green football Nov 1, 2019 9:40 AM The 2019 season marks 100 years of football at Bowling Green, a century that includes its very humble beginning to its many league championships, highly-respected head coaches, and numerous players who have been recognized for their accomplishments.

  • Centennial Celebration Nov 1, 2019 9:40 AM The 2019 season marks 100 years of football at Bowling Green, a century that includes its very humble beginning to its many league championships, highly-respected head coaches, and numerous players who have been recognized for their accomplishments.

  • Redefining Student Success Nov 1, 2019 9:38 AM This fall semester brings exciting news for Bowling Green State University! The Wall Street Journal recently ranked us No. 3 among America’s public universities for teaching quality. And when our students were asked if they would choose BGSU again, they overwhelmingly said yes, placing us No. 1 in the Midwest for student satisfaction.

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  • BGSU alumni well represented on Ohio governor's cabinet Nov 1, 2019 9:02 AM Mike DeWine, the 70th governor of Ohio, in January appointed three Bowling Green State University alumni as members of his cabinet. Randy Gardner ’81, ’87, Sheryl Maxfield ’81 and Laurie Stevenson ’88 were nominated as cabinet directors on Jan. 10 in Columbus.

  • BGSU once again named a top university in the U.S. for veterans Oct 30, 2019 2:30 PM Best for Vets has ranked Bowling Green State University 27th among four-year institutions in the United States, and the No. 1 university in Ohio. As such, BGSU remains one of the top academic choices in the country for veterans and active-duty military personnel.

  • Student researchers honored for their research Oct 30, 2019 2:00 PM Each year, the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship invites students to submit their research projects for consideration of award.

  • Research for the Public Good: Helping Women Break Through the Glass Ceiling - What They Expect from Other Women Oct 28, 2019 3:30 PM While more women are running for political office, in Corporate America, levels are trending lower for women leading companies. The percentage of women in CEO positions at Fortune 500 companies plummeted 25% in 2018, according to an article in Fortune magazine authored by Valentina Zarya. Two management professors, Dr. Deborah A. O’Neil and Dr. Margaret E. Brooks, believe that women-to-women working relationships need to be studied and want us to better understand these career support behaviors.

  • Students Learned About Insurance Career Opportunities at Symposium Oct 28, 2019 3:00 PM A record number of students attended the 5th Annual Insurance and Risk Management Institute Symposium, hosted by the Department of Finance through the Insurance and Risk Management specialization. The theme was “Launching Insurance and Risk Management Careers.”

  • Supply Chain Student Parlayed Case Study Competition into Full-time Job at GM Oct 28, 2019 2:30 PM Supply chain senior, Conrad Murphy, had the opportunity to participate in the General Motors/Wayne State Supply Chain Case Competition as a member of the team representing BGSU in 2018. This experience turned into an internship and later a full-time job at General Motors after graduating in December.

  • Business District Residents Grabbed Hammers to Help Their Community Oct 28, 2019 2:00 PM Last month, students living in the Business District did more than study with fellow classmates, network with alumni, and learn about business operations behind the scenes. They donned a hard hat and put in hard work and sweat into helping others in their community.

  • Paper Presentations at Economics and Political Scientists Conference Earn Awards Oct 28, 2019 1:00 PM Senior Stephen Strouse presented a paper which was selected for the Undergraduate Economics Paper Award at the Ohio Association of Economists and Political Scientists (OAEPS) Annual Conference held at John Carroll University. Dr. Amanda Cook won the Faculty Economics Paper Award.

  • BGSU Supply Chain Team Victorious at GM/Wayne State Case Competition Oct 28, 2019 12:00 PM Champions of the 2019 General Motors/Wayne State Supply Chain Competition are the BGSU team of Rachael Sattler, Gloria Souter, Brianna Finger, and Brock Wilson. They competed against students from many of the other top supply chain programs by preparing a supply chain business case based on real problems faced by General Motors and their tier one suppliers.

  • Mother's illness sparks interest in medicine for Austin Peppers Oct 25, 2019 2:30 PM When Austin Peppers first started his collegiate career, he was unsure what path he wanted his life to take. Now, after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in applied health science from Bowling Green State University, he is performing cancer biology research working toward getting into medical school.

  • Dr. Kevin McCluney part of $780,000 NSF grant study Oct 18, 2019 2:25 PM Dr. Kevin McCluney, assistant professor of biological sciences at BGSU, is part of a research team that has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant. The research focuses on the extent to which birds and their migratory patterns, wind and climate link temporary wetlands across the Great Plains.

  • BGSU to celebrate Campus Sustainability Month Oct. 19-25 Oct 17, 2019 1:45 PM In order to inspire students, faculty and staff to become sustainability change agents, the BGSU Office of Campus Sustainability will celebrate Campus Sustainability Month Oct. 19-25. Events include a lecture, a tree planting, a field trip to Schooner Farms, a campus “ReStore” event and a “Build a Birdhouse” workshop.

  • BGSU sociology research team to study why individuals 'desist' from crime Oct 16, 2019 2:00 PM Bowling Green State University sociology faculty Drs. Peggy Giordano, Monica Longmore and Wendy Manning will explore the processes associated with “getting out” of crime in the three-year study “Mechanisms Underlying Desistance from Crime” with support from a $797,000 grant from the National Institute of Justice.

  • New Business Building Features Active Learning Classrooms Named for Generous Donors Oct 11, 2019 9:00 AM Active learning classrooms are a hallmark of the new Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center. Students will be able to experience a highly collaborative and interactive space to allow for discovery-based learning and hands-on experimentation.

  • Research for the Public Good: Beyond Hurricane Property Destruction, Dr. Cook Examines the Devastation to Children’s Education in Haiti Oct 10, 2019 10:00 AM The decimation as a result of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas is still fresh in our minds. Over the past decade, the Caribbean has seen its share of more intense hurricanes. Back in 2016, Hurricane Matthew stormed through Haiti and left more than property destruction. It prevented children from staying in school which perpetuates the vicious cycle of poverty

  • BGSU Department of Theatre and Film presents 'The Drunken City' Oct 9, 2019 5:00 PM Bowling Green State University’s Department of Theatre and Film presents Adam Bock’s comedy “The Drunken City” over two weekends, October 17-26.

  • Johnson-Webb elected to executive committee of national geography association Oct 9, 2019 4:00 PM Dr. Karen Johnson-Webb, an associate professor of geography, was elected to the executive committee of the American Association of Geographers. She is secretary of the executive committee and a regional councilor for the East Lakes Division of the Association of American Geographers. Her term on the committee started in July and runs through 2021. 

  • New Music Festival at BGSU features four days of cutting-edge music, talks and art Oct 9, 2019 3:30 PM The 40th annual New Music Festival, hosted Oct. 16-19 by the MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music at BGSU, will include concerts, lectures and an art exhibition and performance. Featured guests include composer and conductor Evan Ziporyn, New Music Detroit, and an exhibition and performance by Miwa Matreyek, an animator, director and performer.

  • First paper published by center reveals daily cycle of cyanobacteria Oct 9, 2019 2:00 PM The first scientific paper to come out of the Great Lakes Center for Fresh Waters and Human Health “a day in the life of a Microcystis bloom,” said Dr. George Bullerjahn, director of the center and professor of research excellence in biology at Bowling Green State University.

  • Megan Rancier finds kindred spirit in Kazakhstan music culture Oct 4, 2019 4:12 PM BGSU lecturer Megan Rancier has spent much of her time in Kazakhstan conducting research as a part of her ethnomusicology background. Recently, Rancier returned to Kazakhstan with help from the Merrill McEwen Memorial Fund for pre-tenured faculty in the CMA who are looking for support for professional activities or research.

  • Summer Experience: Jessie Walton travels to another nation – and to herself Oct 4, 2019 4:02 PM Jessie Walton remembers the moment she stepped out of a van and into Santa Fe, New Mexico this summer. It was the start of the Navajo Nation trip; for her and many other students, it would be a life-changing two weeks.

  • BGSU part of team to receive funding through Competitive Research Program HAB Awards Oct 2, 2019 3:00 PM Bowling Green State University is part of a team receiving funding for “Monitoring and Event Response for Harmful Algal Blooms: Portable Tin Detection Technology to Support Great Lakes Decision Support Tools.” The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced recipients of the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Competitive Research Program Harmful Algal Bloom Awards Oct. 1.

  • BGSU alumna is fighting invasive species in Florida Sep 26, 2019 9:20 AM One of the main reasons Chelsea Bohaty ’13 chose to attend BGSU was because of its extensive marine lab. Today, Bohaty works as a biologist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. She is involved with the biological control program, where she leads the yearly alligatorweed flea beetle biocontrol project.

  • From science to art: All ‘eyes’ at BGSU on water quality Sep 25, 2019 4:00 PM

  • STEM in the Park offers free hands-on science, math Sept. 28 Sep 25, 2019 10:00 AM

  • Students Get Workforce Ready by Learning Essential ‘Soft Skills’ Through Dean’s Workshops Sep 24, 2019 11:48 AM The College of Business goes beyond business as usual to prepare students to be career-ready by offering two Dean’s Workshops during fall semester.

  • College Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival’s Asian Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Sep 24, 2019 11:41 AM The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the traditional festivals celebrated with family gatherings, typically by countries in east Asia, including China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam. The College of Business Dean’s Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion (DACODI) hosted the Mid-Autumn Festival.

  • Homecoming Highlights with Alumni Reconnecting with Alma Mater Sep 24, 2019 10:00 AM The Falcon Spirit was kicked up a notch as alumni from across the region gathered at the College of Business Tailgate Tent near Doyt Perry Stadium, taking in the Homecoming camaraderie before kickoff.

  • Nearly $500,000 in Scholarships Awarded During Honors and Awards Program Sep 24, 2019 9:30 AM The College of Business honored the best and brightest students who developed their talent to the highest levels and recognized the multitude of generous donors who support their efforts.

  • Young Alumni Provide Major Gifts to College of Business Sep 23, 2019 2:15 PM Christian Piazza ’15, '16, Jianing “Jenny” Min ‘14, and Matt Maurer ‘06 all feel that BGSU’s College of Business has catapulted their careers and are paying it forward to help future students with three major gifts.

  • International Alum Lands Job at Shanghai Disney Sep 23, 2019 2:00 PM As a former international student in the College of Business, Minru Zhao ‘17, considers herself to be lucky. After arriving from China, she felt welcomed and accepted at BGSU from day one and received a jumpstart to her career, resulting in an impressive finance position at Shanghai Disney Resorts.

  • College of Business Jumps Double Digit Percentage in Newest U.S. News & World Report Ranking Sep 23, 2019 1:30 PM In the 2020 Best Undergraduate Business Schools ranking by U.S. News & World Report, BGSU’s business program jumped 16%. The College ranks #167, up from #199 last year.

  • Student Organization Fair and Dean’s Picnic Get Students Engaged with CoB Sep 23, 2019 1:00 PM More than a dozen student organizations, some internationally recognized, were part of the College’s annual Student Organization Fair held in the David J. Joseph Student Hub. Freshmen and sophomores looking for opportunities to get involved in business-related organizations talked with student leaders one-on-one.

  • Supply Chain Professor Presented Prestigious Northeast Asia Logistics Award Sep 23, 2019 10:44 AM Dr. Hokey Min, professor of supply chain, was selected as the recipient of the prestigious Northeast Asia Logistics Award presented by three sponsoring organizations - Graduate School of Logistics at the Incheon National University, Asiana Airlines, and Sunkwang Terminal and Logistics.

  • Faculty invited to expert talk on forging a more equitable workplace Sep 18, 2019 3:15 PM Women faculty are invited to a talk by Dr. KerryAnn O’Meara, internationally recognized expert on diversity and inclusion in faculty affairs with a particular focus on organizational practices that support and limit the full participation of women and under-represented minority faculty.

  • Professor Emeritus David Skaggs receives naval history medal Sep 18, 2019 1:45 PM Dr. David Skaggs, Bowling Green State University professor emeritus of history, is a winner of the 2019 Commodore Dudley W. Knox Medal given by the Naval Historical Foundation. The medal acknowledges a lifetime body of work that embraces scholarship, leadership and mentoring in the field of naval history.

  • Kalaf-Hughes honored by national organization for innovative teaching Sep 18, 2019 9:45 AM Dr. Nicole Kalaf-Hughes, associate professor of political science at Bowling Green State University, received the CQ Press Award for Teaching Innovation from the American Political Science Association at the organization’s recent Annual Meeting and Exhibition, the world’s largest gathering of political scientists and source for emerging scholarship in the discipline.

  • Jazz guitar legend Frisell headlines BGSU’s Orchard Guitar Festival Sep 18, 2019 4:00 AM The 2019 Orchard Guitar Festival at Bowling Green State University Sept. 27-28 will feature jazz icon Bill Frisell giving a solo concert and a free clinic. Also on the festival are jazz guitarist Gilad Hekelsman, classical guitarist James Marron and composer/guitarist Brad Myers. The festival includes master classes and performances.

  • Three inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming Sep 13, 2019 9:03 AM Three of BGSU’s most accomplished alumni were inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Alumni during Homecoming weekend. Honored were retired Discovery executive Eileen O'Neill '90, '14 (Hon.); Sandusky City Schools Superintendent Eugene T.W. Sanders, Ph.D. '80, '85, '92 and J. Robert Sebo '58, '13, former senior vice president for Paychex Inc.

  • BGSU establishes Veterans Memorial Sep 6, 2019 2:34 PM Bowling Green State University is proud to establish the Veterans Memorial to commemorate individuals who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as memorialize the courage, commitment and sacrifice of fallen students and alumni. The memorial will be located at in Carillon Park on the Bowling Green campus.

  • Bostic earns $1.9 million NSF grant to study mathematics education standards, assessment Sep 5, 2019 2:44 PM Dr. Jonathan Bostic, associate professor of mathematics education in the School of Teaching and Learning at Bowling Green State University, recently earned a $1.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation to explore the standards for mathematics proficiency and assessment and ensure that they accurately reflect students’ needs.

  • Cloud, Faulkner book presents poetic inquiry as political response Sep 4, 2019 3:30 PM A new book edited by Dr. Sandra Falkner, professor of communication and director of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Bowling Green State University, and Abigail Cloud, senior lecturer in creative writing and editor-in-chief of BGSU’s Mid-American Review, presents poetry as a political and research tool as well as an artistic one.

  • Creative Minds explores interdisciplinary collaboration Sep 4, 2019 2:00 PM Creativity involves seeing, thinking and innovating.  Through interdisciplinary collaboration, different disciplines come together to share their perspectives, ideas and knowledge in the process of creation.

  • William F. and Peggy L. Schmeltz Atrium in New Maurer Center Takes Shape Aug 29, 2019 10:45 AM One of the signature spaces of the new Maurer Center is the all glass atrium located centrally within the addition. Named for generous donors William (Bill) and Peggy Schmeltz ‘50, ‘70, the William F. and Peggy L. Schmeltz Atrium will be the premier gathering space for educational and networking events and opportunities for faculty, staff, students and business professionals.

  • $1 Million Gift for New Endowed Professorship Comes from Strong Alumni Dedication Aug 28, 2019 10:00 AM BGSU alumni Spencer Seaman and Bernard “Bernie” Karr share such a deep affinity and appreciation for the College of Business which has resulted in an exceptional gift of $1million dollars from the Fred E. Scholl Charitable Foundation to establish the first Endowed Professorship of Finance and Insurance in the College of Business.

  • New Business Leaders Join College’s Leadership Council Aug 28, 2019 9:30 AM The College of Business Leadership Council is comprised of successful alumni who advise the dean on curricula, alumni affairs, student mentorship, internships and co-ops, job placement, and faculty engagement with industry.

  • College Honors Faculty and Staff with Awards Aug 28, 2019 9:00 AM The College is proud to have outstanding faculty and staff who are dedicated to students, to the College of Business, and to their fields of study. Each year the College of Business recognizes a group of faculty and staff during the Opening Day Luncheon and presents five top awards. Here are the 2019 award winners, along with the selection committee’s praise.

  • Center for Community and Civic Engagement adopts new name Aug 28, 2019 8:00 AM The BGSU Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) has been renamed the Center for Public Impact to better express its expanded focus and outreach to other groups and academic units and organizations to build new programing to support public-impact research and teaching.

  • Incoming Freshmen Welcomed into Falcon Flock Aug 27, 2019 10:13 AM The Class of 2023 was welcomed to campus to begin their college journey, becoming Falcons Forever. Approximately 533 incoming freshmen started their fall semester classes, a strong increase from last year.

  • Two New Department Chairs and New Faculty and Staff Join College Aug 27, 2019 9:37 AM The College of Business continues to attract faculty who excel in teaching and research bringing their expertise into the classroom.

  • Accounting Professor Collaborates with Students to Publish Research about Emerging Technologies Aug 22, 2019 1:38 PM At BGSU’s College of Business, it’s not just about faculty mentoring students to find jobs. Students also have the unique opportunity to work with faculty members to enhance their careers through publishing scholarly articles, even if they don’t plan on pursuing positions in academia.

  • Community Effort Aug 21, 2019 3:30 PM Ground was broken Aug. 15 for the second Habitat for Humanity house in Bowling Green, down the street from Bowling Green State University. BGSU students helped build the first house, next door, and will be a big part of the second construction project as well.

  • Ohio EPA director’s environmental roots took hold at BGSU Aug 9, 2019 1:44 PM When Laurie Stevenson graduated from BGSU in 1988 with a bachelor of Science in environmental health, she had several job offers to choose from in an emerging field. Stevenson took a position as a hazardous waste field inspector with the Ohio EPA, and three decades later, she leads the agency.

  • Liu gives special invited performance in Brazil Jul 10, 2019 11:05 AM Dr. Solungga Liu, associate professor of piano at Bowling Green State University, gave a special invited performance in Brasília July 2 with Brazil’s National Theater Symphony Orchestra. In recognition of the Fourth of July, she played George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.”

  • Carrie Hamady named a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Jul 2, 2019 11:25 AM

  • 'On Being' art exhibition connects realism, BGSU School of Art Jun 28, 2019 8:41 AM Within BGSU’s School of Art, a focus on realism in painting and drawing is emerging among a cohort of graduates and faculty members. "On Being," an exhibition of artwork by 25 artists, all with ties to BGSU, kicked off a three-city tour at the Robert Kidd Gallery in Birmingham, Michigan.

  • Golden Falcons Fly Home to Celebrate 50+ Years as BGSU Alumni Jun 21, 2019 12:00 PM More than 40 BGSU alumni were recently recognized as Golden Falcons during the fifth annual ceremony celebrating alumni who have been graduates for 50 years or more.

  • Fellowship to provide support for research-based service-learning Jun 19, 2019 2:00 PM Dr. Subhalakshmi Nagarajan’s innovative approach has earned her a Course Hero-Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, a one-year grant of $20,000 she can use to enhance her teaching and research activities at BGSU Firelands. She is one of only four faculty selected in the non-tenure track category from several hundred applicants and 12 finalists nationwide.

  • Sowing seeds of success for future BGSU students Jun 17, 2019 10:35 AM Dr. Yezdi and Perviz Bhada have established a scholarship for international graduate students in business to “pass forward” the support they received when they came to BGSU from India 50 years ago for Yezdi to pursue his MBA. The experience launched them on successful lives, and now they want to help others.

  • Dr. Janet Hartley leads international Decision Sciences Institute Jun 12, 2019 3:19 PM Dr. Janet Hartley, a BGSU professor of management, has begun her term as president of the Decision Sciences Institute. She was elected last year to lead the professional organization of more than 2,200 academicians and practitioners worldwide. She is the first person from a Mid-American Conference school to lead the organization.

  • Judith Pryor receives presidential appointment to EXIM board Jun 11, 2019 2:38 PM Bowling Green State University alumna Judith DelZoppo Pryor, who earned a B.A. in communication degree in 1985, was recently appointed to the Export-Import Bank of the United States Board of Directors by President Donald A. Trump after being confirmed by a bipartisan vote of the U.S. Senate.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU graduate who majored in math education puts plans into ACTION Jun 7, 2019 11:28 AM Recent graduate Melody Freeland calls Bowling Green State University a place with countless opportunities to grow intellectually, think critically and express yourself. After earning a degree in math education, Freeland will return in the fall to obtain her master’s degree in Spanish.

  • BGSU, Xi’an exchange students and faculty reunite Jun 5, 2019 3:35 PM Warm feelings remain for participants in the Bowling Green State University Xi’an International Studies University exchange. About 50 former students, faculty and staff who were part of the exchange reunited June 1 at Mileti Alumni Center, where they greeted old friends and caught up with one another.

  • Paule-Koba co-edits new journal filling gap in athlete-development research Jun 5, 2019 3:11 PM Dr. Amanda Paule-Koba, associate professor of sport management at BGSU, and her colleague at the University of Arkansas, Dr. Sarah Stokowski, co-edit a new journal, JADE, whose goal is to focus on research into the athletic experience.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: Active-duty airman completes BGSU online bachelor program May 21, 2019 2:57 PM Ian Aspen is an active-duty technical sergeant serving in the U.S. Air Force as a weapons specialist. He serves as a non-commissioned officer in charge of maintenance operations. He will travel from his deployed station at the Ghedi Air Base in Italy to receive his diploma at the Stroh Center.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: New Music program exceeded Emilio Gonzalez’s expectation May 20, 2019 11:50 AM Emilio Gonzalez had a lot of difficult choices to make after earning his undergraduate degree in composition. Picking BGSU for his graduate degree is one for which he is grateful. Gonzalez is graduating with a Master of Music in composition in an environment much different than his hometown of Tacoma, Washington.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU graduate David Chalupsky credits College of Business for landing job at Google May 20, 2019 11:44 AM David Chalupsky had four internships while attending BGSU and spent countless hours preparing for his post-collegiate career at the Business Career Accelerator. He is graduating from BGSU with a Bachelor of Science in business with a specialization in marketing. Chalupsky is set to begin his career with Google in July.

  • Class of 2019 Success Stories: BGSU allows Elle Fullenkamp to grow beyond limitations of her small hometown May 20, 2019 11:28 AM Although education was her major, that was just one part of the journey Elle Fullenkamp made through her years at Bowling Green State University. Student organizations, including the Vagina Monologues, Queer/Trans Student Union and Task Force on Sexual Assault, rounded out her academic career.

  • Mizell Stewart talks about the difference between a plan and reality May 20, 2019 10:49 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Mizell Stewart III, an award-winning reporter, top newsroom editor, radio and television broadcaster, and corporate news executive, addressed candidates during the May 18 morning commencement ceremony at the Stroh Center. Stewart received a Bachelor of Science in 1994.

  • Dean Pees addressed BGSU’s latest ‘rookie class’ May 20, 2019 10:21 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Dean Pees shared advice on life with degree candidates of the colleges of Education and Human Development and Technology, Architecture, and Applied Engineering on May 18 at the Stroh Center. He earned a Bachelor of Science in education in 1972.

  • John Starcher Jr. shares important lessons with BGSU degree candidates May 20, 2019 10:15 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus John Starcher Jr. shared stories — and their lessons — with degree candidates of the Graduate College and the colleges of Business and Health and Human Services on May 17 at the Stroh Center. He earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration in 1993.

  • BGSU honor achievement at commencement May 18, 2019 11:46 AM Degree candidates at BGSU commencement ceremonies May 17-18 heard from alumni who have gone on to distinguished careers in business, journalism and athletics. Of the total 2,493 degrees awarded, 907 were with honors. The Graduate College awarded 486 degrees, including 456 candidates for master’s degrees and 30 for doctorates.

  • BGSU alumnus, Emmy Award-winning actor Tim Conway dies at 85 May 14, 2019 3:56 PM BGSU alumnus and Emmy Award-winning actor Tim Conway died May 14 at age 85. Perhaps most well-known for his portrayal of Ensign Charles Parker in “McHale’s Navy,” Conway also co-starred on “The Carol Burnett Show” and starred as the title character in the “Dorf” series of films. Younger fans might recognize him as the voice of Barnacle Boy in “SpongeBob SquarePants.”

  • Lifelong journalist Mizell Stewart III to address commencement candidates May 13, 2019 10:15 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Mizell Stewart III, an award-winning reporter, top newsroom editor, radio and television broadcaster, and corporate news executive, will address candidates during the May 18 morning commencement ceremony. Stewart received a Bachelor of Science in 1994. His story should resonate with everyone, not just future journalists.

  • Sheffer honored for enhancing connection of humanities research with community needs May 10, 2019 3:45 PM Dr. Jolie Sheffer, director of BGSU’s Institute for the Study of Culture and Society, received the 2019 David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service. The award is designed to recognize the outstanding work in service-learning and/or civic engagement of two faculty or staff members at Ohio Campus Compact member institutions.

  • Jacob Smith brings multiple perspectives to government, community service May 10, 2019 10:30 AM BGSU Firelands speaker Jacob Smith ’07, ’09, ’11, a congressional staff assistant for U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, has learned from important mentors and from varied life experiences, but holds education as the highest value. He is also committed to serving the community to create a better world.

  • 'BG Ideas' podcast looks at national issues with local relevance May 8, 2019 2:45 PM The Institute for the Study of Culture and Society and the School of Media and Communication at BGSU have introduced a new podcast, "BG Ideas." In each episode, the host, Dr. Jolie Sheffer, director of ICS, talks with academics, artists, activists and other professionals about their work in the humanities on national issues with local relevance.

  • Literature of the Great Lakes May 8, 2019 2:13 PM An article by Dr. Jacqueline Justice, associate professor of English at BGSU Firelands, has been awarded the inaugural Anne Boyd Rioux Prize by the Constance Fenimore Woolson Society. The new prize is named after one of the first scholars to promote serious Woolson research and the goals of the society.

  • Retired faculty honored with granting of emeritus status May 8, 2019 2:01 PM Twenty retired or retiring Bowling Green State University faculty members were conferred emeritus status by the Board of Trustees at the May 3 meeting in honor of their distinguished service to the University and achievements in teaching, service and research.

  • John M. Starcher Jr., Esq. ’93, to offer pragmatic career advice to graduating class May 8, 2019 9:16 AM John M. Starcher Jr., Esq., who earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration in 1993, is president and CEO of Bon Secours Mercy Health. He oversees the development of system strategies and operations for 43 Mercy Health and Bon Secours hospitals and more than 1,000 health care facilities.

  • Jayaraman Sivaguru makes a difference in lab, classroom May 7, 2019 4:25 PM Dr. Jayaraman Sivaguru’s ascent in the world of chemistry and photochemistry has been rapid. He is the Antonia and Marshall Wilson Professor of Chemistry and associate director of the Center for Photochemical Sciences at Bowling Green State University. His research is based on how light interacts with matter.

  • Doing the Math May 7, 2019 4:09 PM David O’Brien serves on the BGSU Board of Trustees and has endowed a professorship in the math department in his father’s name: Dr. Thomas V. O’Brien Distinguished Professorship of Actuarial Mathematics. Tom O’Brien taught mathematics at BGSU for 30 years, impacting the lives of many students.

  • Mission to Mars May 7, 2019 3:09 PM Matt Burmeister used to think that his chances of excelling as a nontraditional student were about the same as sending a man to Mars. Now, those scenarios seem so far fetched. Burmeister on the cusp of graduating from BGSU and may be employed by NASA by the end of summer.

  • Ray Marvin ’60, ’17 (Hon.) leads by example May 7, 2019 10:41 AM Ray Marvin ’60, ’17 (Hon.) exemplifies leading with integrity, fosters active engagement and invests in the success of others for the betterment of our global society. These pillars are what he hopes to impart to BGSU students through the University’s newly renamed C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership.

  • Q&A with Dr. Joe Whitehead May 7, 2019 10:40 AM Dr. Joe B. Whitehead Jr. came to BGSU from his position as professor of physics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and senior adviser for research with the University of North Carolina System, North Carolina’s state office of higher education, where he managed extensive research initiatives.

  • 20th anniversary of Gregory T. DeCrane Applauding Excellence May 6, 2019 11:30 AM Tangible reminders of Decrane's impact on the University include transforming SICSIC and facilitating the design of what is today the Bowen-Thompson Student Union

  • Art history exhibition explores ‘Toledo Renaissance’ May 3, 2019 3:30 PM BGSU art history students' research reveals that Toledo, Ohio, had a Renaissance of its own in the early 20th century. They are presenting the research during a symposium and unveiling an exhibition to tell the story of their findings.

  • Tenure, promotion granted by trustees May 3, 2019 3:30 PM The University celebrated the scholarly and creative achievements of 53 faculty members on May 3 when the board of trustees awarded promotion and tenure.

  • BGSU names program in resort and attraction management, extends tuition guarantee to Firelands campus May 3, 2019 3:15 PM

  • Dean Pees ’72, Super Bowl-winning coach, to speak at commencement May 2, 2019 10:10 AM Dean Pees has two Super Bowl rings and has coached football for 46 years at all levels: high school, college and the NFL. Pees will be the speaker at the 2 p.m. BGSU commencement ceremony May 18 at the Stroh Center. He is the defensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans.

  • Hurricane-relief trip combines learning with hands-on aid Apr 26, 2019 3:15 PM Students got to see firsthand how disaster relief operates in a service-learning trip to Puerto Rico during spring break. Led by Dr. Tim Brackenbury, the M. Neil Browne Professor in communication sciences and disorders, a team of 14 undergraduate students traveled to San Juan to help with hurricane relief efforts.

  • BGSU preserves Islamic history with Community Scan Day Apr 26, 2019 2:45 PM Community members are invited to bring personal items documenting the history of the Islamic community in the Toledo area to Community Scan Day. BGSU’s Center for Archival Collections and the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo are partnering on the event, which was made possible by a $12,000 Common Heritage Grant.

  • BGSU announces May 2019 commencement speakers Apr 26, 2019 9:45 AM Commencement will take place May 17 and 18, with ceremonies in Bowling Green and Huron. Alumni John Starcher Jr., Mizell Stewart III and Dean Pees will serve as the Bowling Green speakers. Alumnus Jacob Smith will serve as the BGSU Firelands speaker, with alumna and current student Melanie Craig as the Firelands student speaker.

  • Amanda Cook recognized for joint work with graduate student Apr 24, 2019 3:00 PM Dr. Amanda Cook, assistant professor in the Bowling Green State University Department of Economics, won the 2019 President’s Award for Collaborative Research and Creative Work in recognition of her joint research with graduate student Alice Hanan Abboud. Their project reflected each of their interests and resulted in a paper being considered for publication.

  • Schuck’s work with undergraduates garners 2019 Blinn Award Apr 24, 2019 3:00 PM Dr. Raymond Schuck, associate professor in the Department of Communication at BGSU Firelands, received the 2019 Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work, presented at the Faculty Excellence Awards April 16. His collaborative work with students has helped develop their research skills and confidence.

  • Selim’s research agenda, productivity recognized Apr 24, 2019 3:00 PM Since joining the BGSU faculty in 2013, Dr. Farida Selim has been exceptionally productive in the field of physics and astronomy. Bowling Green State University awarded her excellent work ethic and strong research skills with the Outstanding Early Career Award at the Faculty Excellence Awards on April 16.

  • Vallier’s thought-provoking scholarship supported Apr 24, 2019 3:00 PM Dr. Kevin Vallier, associate professor of philosophy, was presented the 2019 Olscamp Research Award in recognition of his highly regarded publications on the topics of liberal political theory and political economy. The award is given by the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research to a faculty member for exceptional scholarly or creative accomplishments.

  • BGSU’s Department of Popular Culture celebrates all things Batman Apr 24, 2019 8:45 AM The “Batman in Popular Culture Conference” was held recently at Bowling Green State University. The conference was hosted by the Jerome Library to mark the 80th anniversary of Batman, who was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger and first appeared in “Detective Comics No. 27” in March 1939.

  • Begum’s commitment to engagement acclaimed Apr 19, 2019 12:00 PM Dr. Khani Begum, associate professor of English, has built a tremendous record of service while at BGSU, particularly through her commitments and accomplishments focusing on service-learning, community engagement and outreach. In recognition, Begum was presented the Faculty Senate Distinguished Service Award at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards April 16.

  • Faculty Senate bestows honor on Kawano Jones Apr 19, 2019 12:00 PM In recognition of her inexhaustible efforts in behalf of her students, the University and to creating understanding between the United States and Japan, the Faculty Senate named Akiko Kawano Jones, director of the Asian Studies Program, a recipient of the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award.

  • Faculty Senate pays tribute to School of Art Apr 19, 2019 12:00 PM Faculty Senate presented the School of Art the 2019 Unit Recognition Award, which honors an academic or instructional service unit that makes an outstanding contribution to Bowling Green State University and recognizes the importance of faculty who work together to make a difference in the educational environment.

  • Fulcher’s lasting contributions merit Lifetime Achievement Award Apr 19, 2019 12:00 PM Dr. Lewis Fulcher, Bowling Green State University professor of physics, was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award by Faculty Senate April 16 in recognition of his lasting and significant contributions to teaching, research and service over his 46 years at the University.

  • Orr’s outreach, impact lauded Apr 19, 2019 12:00 PM In honor of her outstanding commitment to serving the wider community, Dr. Shannon Orr, associate professor of political science, was presented with the 2019 Faculty Senate Community Involvement Award at the April 16 Faculty Excellence Awards. The award acknowledges the importance of faculty to the education and image of BGSU.

  • Rüedi Ray recognized for faculty mentorship Apr 19, 2019 12:00 PM Dr. Katerina Rüedi Ray, professor of art history and former School of Art director, has offered wise and patient counsel to numerous faculty members as they’ve established their professional careers. For this, along with her professionalism and commitment, Rüedi Ray was honored by Faculty Senate with the 2019 Faculty Mentor Award.

  • Lillios professorship to support artistic achievement Apr 17, 2019 4:00 PM BGSU named Dr. Elainie Lillios a professor of creative arts excellence, a title conferred upon members of the faculty who hold the rank of professor and who have established outstanding national and international recognition through creative or artistic achievement in their disciplines. The title is conferred for three years.

  • Merritt-Grant’s mentoring of students honored Apr 17, 2019 4:00 PM Professor Myra Merritt-Grant’s dual focus on vocal technique and conveying the character and message of text has successfully helped her mentor hundreds of vocal students since 1995. Her approach has earned her the title of Professor of Teaching Excellence, bestowed at the 2019 Faculty Excellence Awards on April 16.

  • Rentner honored by Student Alumni Ambassadors Apr 17, 2019 4:00 PM For her dedication to her students, Dr. Terry Rentner, a professor of journalism and public relations in the School of Media and Communication, has been named the 2019 Master Teacher by the Student Alumni Ambassadors. The award includes a $1,000 cash prize.

  • Wide range of service earns David Jackson new title Apr 17, 2019 4:00 PM Dr. David Jackson wears many hats: political science professor, Bowling Green State University Faculty Association president, political expert. Through these roles, and others, Jackson has performed a wide range of service to the University, his profession and the community. He was granted a Professorship of Service Excellence at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards April 16.

  • Zamkov receives support for work with nanomaterials Apr 17, 2019 4:00 PM Dr. Mikhail Zamkov, a Bowling Green State University professor of physics and astronomy, has been named a 2019 Professor of Research Excellence to provide additional support for his groundbreaking study of nanomaterials. The title is for a period of three years, with an annual stipend of $5,000.

  • The Hatch 2019 sets a record for money invested Apr 17, 2019 10:30 AM It was a record-breaking night at The Hatch with more than $100,000 pledged to six Bowling Green State University student entrepreneurs to fund their business ideas. It was the most money ever invested in a single year for The Hatch, a format similar to “Shark Tank.”

  • Many played roles in One Day success Apr 5, 2019 4:20 PM The University is still celebrating the remarkable success of this year’s BGSU One Day dedicated day of giving. The total $867,544 set a University record and represented a yearlong, collaborative effort by a number of University offices and areas, along with One Day ambassadors and alumni.

  • BGSU plays host to 13th annual NFL Broadcast Boot Camp Apr 5, 2019 4:15 PM More than three dozen current and former NFL players descended upon BGSU April 1-4 for the 13th annual NFL Broadcast Boot Camp. Led by Dick Maxwell ’70, participants benefited from a robust collection of industry experts, from top broadcast and radio networks, beat writers and BGSU faculty.

  • Bowling Green State University ranks ninth in Midwest for animation Apr 5, 2019 10:46 AM Bowling Green State University ranks ninth in the Midwest and 14th nationally for animation among public universities and colleges, according to Animation Career Review’s annual rankings. In recent years, graduates have been hired by companies such as DreamWorks Animation, Blue Sky Studios, Blizzard and Apple.

  • New master’s in athletic training prepares students for growing field Apr 3, 2019 4:00 PM Bowling Green State University is offering a new master’s degree in athletic training, designed to enable students to excel in a growing, in-demand profession. The two-year program prepares students to pass their board of certification examination and work in a variety of health care settings in the United States and abroad. 

  • Construction management majors take first place in civil planning contest Apr 1, 2019 1:00 PM Construction management students in the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering at Bowling Green State University took first place in their division at the New Builder’s Competition, developing a project plan that surpassed teams from three other Ohio universities.

  • Bouzat research team sheds light on penguin evolution Mar 29, 2019 3:11 PM Dr. Juan Bouzat, a professor in BGSU’s Department of Biological Sciences, is part of an international research team studying the evolution of penguins. He is a co-author of a study published in the journal of the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution that demonstrates the importance of island formation in the diversification of penguins.

  • Raquel Kelley ’07 offers career advice to BGSU students Mar 27, 2019 2:00 PM Raquel Kelley ’07, who was one of the first female sportscasters on BG24 News, is now a senior project manager with WD Partners in Columbus. Previously, she worked for E! Entertainment and Huffington Post. She told BGSU students to enjoy their time in college and to always give their best effort.

  • BGSU wins NASPA Excellence Award Mar 15, 2019 11:15 AM BGSU received the NASPA Excellence Award at the NASPA National Conference on March 9-13 in Los Angeles in the categories of Administrative, Assessment, IT, Fundraising, Professional Development and related Excellence Awards category. The award recognizes the contributions of members who are transforming higher education through outstanding programs, innovative services and effective administration.

  • BGSU’s graduate programs ranked among best in U.S. Mar 12, 2019 1:15 PM Bowling Green State University’s graduate programs continue to be ranked among the best in the country in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Grad School Rankings. The graduate program in education is 127th, the Master of Public Administration program 151st, and the part-time MBA program rose again to 159th.

  • BGSU RN to BSN program now 100 percent online Mar 6, 2019 4:00 PM To assist working registered nurses to complete their BSN degree, Bowling Green State University now offers the RN to BSN program 100 percent online. The program can be completed in as little as four semesters, or students may choose to complete the program at a slower pace.

  • State of the Region Conference to address impact of global trade on local economic development Mar 6, 2019 3:00 PM BGSU’s Center for Regional Development will host the 17 annual State of the Region Conference on March 11. Participants will hear from CRD Director Russell Mills about economic development over the past year, and from keynote speakers representing key industries, organizations and international partners.

  • Q&A with Dr. Jennie Gallimore Mar 4, 2019 2:14 PM Dr. Jennie Gallimore is the new dean of the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering at Bowling Green State University. This past fall semester was her first at BGSU. Gallimore comes to BGSU from Wright State University, where she was associate dean for research and graduate studies.

  • Alumnus earns Outstanding Young Music Educator Award Mar 1, 2019 2:02 PM Each year, the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) honors one young educator who is committed to excellence in music education and is deserving of statewide acknowledgement. This year, OMEA granted the Outstanding Young Music Educator Award to Bowling Green State University alumnus Brett Benzin ’11.

  • Mruk reaches new audiences with psychology blog, book Feb 27, 2019 1:30 PM Dr. Christopher Mruk, professor of teaching excellence at Bowling Green State University and faculty member at BGSU Firelands College, has a new book and blog to share the concepts in positive psychology and authentic self-esteem he has researched and written about over his career with general audiences as well as practitioners.

  • BGSU bee research creates buzz about urban agriculture, climate change Feb 25, 2019 8:00 AM A new study by BGSU scientists reports that urbanization might impact bees’ body temperatures and water content and possibly contribute to the decline in bee populations. The research by Justin Burdine, a BGSU doctoral candidate in biology, and Dr. Kevin McCluney appears in a recent article published in Scientific Reports.

  • Dzur, champion of democracy, named Distinguished Research Professor Feb 22, 2019 3:25 PM Dr. Albert Dzur, a professor of political science and philosophy at BGSU, was named a Distinguished Research Professor by the board of trustees at its Feb. 22 meeting in recognition of his extraordinary contributions to the thinking about deliberative democracy, democratic professionalism and criminal justice reform.

  • Innovation, commitment earn Vannatta Distinguished Teaching Professor title Feb 22, 2019 3:08 PM Dr. Rachel Vannatta, professor in the School of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Policy, was conferred the title Distinguished Teaching Professor by the BGSU Board of Trustees at its Feb. 22 meeting in recognition of her outstanding teaching and innovative use of educational technology to boost student learning.

  • George Bullerjahn named Distinguished Research Professor Feb 22, 2019 3:03 PM Dr. George Bullerjahn, professor of research excellence in biological sciences, was named a Distinguished Research Professor by the BGSU Board of Trustees at its Feb. 22 meeting. He will be recognized again at the Faculty Excellence Awards Ceremony on April 16.

  • Center for Regional Development study shows creative arts’ impact on Ohio economy Feb 15, 2019 3:46 PM Bowling Green State University’s Center for Regional Development has discovered that the creative arts industry in Ohio accounts for more than $41 billion in economic activity, supports more than 289,000 jobs and generates over $4.5 billion in federal, state, and local tax revenue annually.

  • Two pairs of Falcon Flames share love of craft beer Feb 14, 2019 11:29 AM It’s Valentine’s Day, and that means it’s time to share flowers, chocolate or beer with your loved ones. Wait a second, beer? In many cases, yes, but especially one that involves two pairs of Falcon Flames running Municipal Brew Works in Hamilton, Ohio, near Cincinnati.

  • Social work conference to examine children and families in rural communities Feb 13, 2019 3:00 PM “Children and Families in Rural Communities” is the theme of the 2019 BGSU Social Work Conference. Hosted by the College of Health and Human Services social work program, the event will be held March 1 in Bowling Green. Four panel sessions will be led by local professionals with expertise in the topic areas.

  • BGSU supports entrepreneurs’ product development efforts Feb 11, 2019 8:47 AM BGSU’s Collab Lab is a 2,000-square-foot facility inside Jerome Library designed for innovative thinking. Private companies, nonprofit organizations and the general public can collaborate with the University to better develop potential business ventures. The lab is helping two local students advance their product idea by providing resources and making connections.

  • New executive doctorate prepares change leaders, expands career options Feb 8, 2019 3:15 PM BGSU has created an innovative graduate degree designed to open new avenues of opportunity for experienced professionals who wish to lead transformational change in business, organizations, education and communities. The executive doctorate in organization development and change draws upon BGSU’s nationally ranked programs in organization development and industrial/organizational psychology.

  • Hall’s photos commemorate efforts to care for the needy Feb 1, 2019 3:14 PM Jeff Hall, a photographer and faculty member in BGSU’s Visual Communication Technology program, volunteered his time on an extensive project to locate and photograph the sites of all 88 of Ohio’s historic poor farms for the Wood County Historical Center and Museum’s 2019 exhibit “For Comfort and Convenience.”

  • Combination of grief, violence pays off in Brad Felver’s first book Feb 1, 2019 10:59 AM Bowling Green State University Brad Felver, associate chair and undergraduate coordinator in the English department, had quite the year in 2018, winning two major awards: the Drue Heinz Literary Prize and O. Henry Prize Story. Felver’s 14-story collection “The Dogs of Detroit” was published by the University of Pittsburgh Press.

  • Africana Studies Conference highlights current issues and historical perspectives Jan 30, 2019 3:00 PM Students and scholars from Bowling Green State University and other universities will gather Feb. 8 for the 21st annual Emerging Perspectives in Africana Studies Student Research Conference and Luncheon hosted by BGSU’s Africana Studies program. They keynote address topic is "This Is Our Story: Reclaiming the Middle Passage, Resisting Social Death."

  • Philharmonia, Men’s Chorus to perform at Ohio music educators’ conference Jan 28, 2019 8:28 AM BGSU’s College of Musical Arts will have a large presence at the Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference in Cleveland. The Men’s Chorus and the BG Philharmonia will perform, a prestigious honor for both groups and an excellent opportunity for BGSU alumni to support and celebrate the CMA.

  • BGSU alumnus David Hainline advocates for entrepreneurship Jan 25, 2019 2:44 PM Successful Bowling Green State University alumni are everywhere, and in every line of work. That’s the message alumnus David Hainline spreads to students in a new entrepreneurship class at BGSU. Hainline graduated in 1983 as a Radio, Television, and Film major, now known as media production and studies.

  • BGSU launches new master’s program to develop leaders in health care Jan 18, 2019 2:11 PM Health care is one of the fastest growing industries today, and BGSU is positioning working professionals and students in the College of Health and Human Services to be leaders in the field. The University is launching the Master of Health Services Administration degree program in the spring semester.

  • Wilson named Fellow of Inter-American Photochemical Society Jan 16, 2019 3:35 PM Dr. Marshall Wilson, research professor in the Department of Chemistry, has had a long and illustrious career in photochemistry and photo-biochemistry. In recognition of his work, the Inter-American Photochemical Society has named him a Fellow, an honor reserved for only 2 percent of the society's membership of about 600.

  • Taylor garners national Distinguished Service Award for dedication to student media Jan 9, 2019 12:41 PM Kelly Taylor, a senior lecturer in journalism, is the recipient of the College Media Association’s Reid H. Montgomery Distinguished Service Award. A full-time BGSU faculty member for 20 years, she has served as chair of the Student Media Advisory Committee for the last five years.

  • BGSU study analyzes digital natives’ use of YouTube videos and its business implications  Jan 9, 2019 12:36 PM “The Audience and Business of YouTube and Online Videos,” edited and co-authored by Dr. Louisa Ha, a professor in the School of Media and Communication, analyzes the power of YouTube and online videos for businesses and describes how YouTube cultivates an entrepreneurial and promotional culture. Seven graduate students contributed chapters.

  • Jerry Anderson voices his love for BGSU community Jan 8, 2019 4:16 PM If you’ve been to a BGSU basketball game at the Stroh Center recently, you may have heard a familiar voice making announcements during the games. That voice belongs to Jerry Anderson, who has had a long broadcast career in northwest Ohio, and it all began at Bowling Green State University.

  • Q&A with Dr. Jim Ciesla Jan 7, 2019 9:51 AM Dr. James Ciesla is the new dean of the College of Health and Human Services. This past fall semester was his first at BGSU. Ciesla comes to BGSU from Northern Illinois University, where he was associate dean for research and resources in the College of Health and Human Sciences.

  • Schnepp receives prestigious ATMAE award Dec 19, 2018 3:15 PM Dr. Jerry Schnepp, associate professor of visual communication technology and director of BGSU’s Collab Lab, has been recognized with the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering Faculty Excellence Award for 2018. The award is based on excellence in teaching, research and service to the profession.

  • Falter Thomas experiences ‘reality Czech’ as Fulbright Scholar Dec 19, 2018 3:00 PM Dr. Angela Falter Thomas, associate professor in the BGSU School of Teaching and Learning, is bringing active learning techniques and English to education majors at Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic, as a Fulbright Scholar this year. The experience has been a ‘reality Czech,” she said, and very rewarding.

  • Jan Heppe ’74: Choices ‘will define your life’s journey’ Dec 17, 2018 9:58 AM Bowling Green State University alumna and home economics program graduate Jan Heppe ’74 addressed the Class of 2018 on December 15 at the Stroh Center. Heppe advised graduate candidates from the colleges of Arts and Sciences and Education and Human Development that choices “will define your life’s journey.”

  • Maryrose Sylvester ’88 shares core pieces of advice with Class of 2018 Dec 17, 2018 9:33 AM Alumna Maryrose Sylvester ’88 shared her core pieces of advice with the BGSU Class of 2018 on December 14 at the Stroh Center. Sylvester addressed the candidates from the Graduate College and the colleges of Business; Health and Human Services; Musical Arts; Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering; and BGSU Firelands.

  • Interdisciplinary specialization equips voice students with expanded skills Dec 17, 2018 7:45 AM BGSU’s new interdisciplinary Master of Music in Performance: Specialization in Voice Science and Pedagogy combines coursework in music singing teaching and communication sciences and disorders. It is designed to prepare students to be not only better vocal performers and voice teachers but also to expand their career options.

  • Class of 2018 Success Stories: BGSU networking event freshmen year leads to full-time job with Honda freshmen year leads to full-time job with Honda Dec 14, 2018 12:00 PM Bowling Green State University College of Business graduate Ameera Venkataraman credits a networking event during her freshman year with landing two internships and, ultimately, a full-time job with Honda after graduation. She will start as a buyer, negotiating contracts for future commodities, meeting with suppliers and mitigating crisis management.

  • AMPD and VCT students partner to deliver authentic community materials Dec 14, 2018 9:48 AM Mariana Mitova's fashion styling students partnered with Jeff Hall's photography students to create promotional materials for four area organizations, offering tangible benefits to the students and to the community organizations that became their clients.

  • Class of 2018 Success Stories: Sky is the limit for BGSU aviation major Jessica Schieberl Dec 11, 2018 9:03 AM Jessica Schieberl, a 20-year-old aviation major, has always been an ambitious student. She arrived at Bowling Green State University as a sophomore with 42 credits from College Credit Plus, but her ambitions really took flight — literally — on her first day of classes.

  • BGSU president to deliver his first State of the University address Dec 4, 2018 11:00 AM Bowling Green State University President Rodney K. Rogers will deliver his first State of the University address since becoming president in February. The address will take place at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (December 5) in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. All are welcome to attend.

  • Class of 2018 Success Stories: Brandon Peebles plans to make an impact in criminal justice Dec 3, 2018 4:18 PM The criminal justice program at BGSU attracted graduate student Brandon Peebles because he wants to make a positive impact in the community. Peebles credits his experiences and opportunities at BGSU for landing a full-time youth adviser position with the Juvenile Residential Center of Northwest Ohio.

  • BGSU introduces Scot Loeffler as new football coach Nov 29, 2018 3:48 PM Scot Loeffler has been named the head coach of the BGSU football program. Loeffler comes to Bowling Green after serving as deputy head coach and offensive coordinator at Boston College. Loeffler's coaching career includes stops at Michigan, Central Michigan, Florida, Temple, Auburn, Virginia Tech and Boston College.

  • The great NHL takeover Nov 21, 2018 2:11 PM The Bowling Green State University Falcons, with a rich history in the college ranks and a national championship banner hanging in the rafters at Slater Family Ice Arena, also have a significant presence at the highest levels in the professional game.

  • Class of 2018 profile: Jauntez Bates Nov 21, 2018 2:00 PM Jauntez Bates is ready to return to his hometown of Detroit and give back to the community that means so much to him. Bates graduated from BGSU in August, and will take his political science major and sociology minor to work in youth development in the city that defines him.

  • A Golden Partnership Nov 21, 2018 1:31 PM For a half-century, BGSU and the University of Salzburg have had a partnership. Nearly 1,500 students have benefitted from the Academic Year Abroad exchange program between the two universities. In June, some 70 of those Salzburg program alumni and others affiliated with the programs gathered in Salzburg to celebrate the milestone.

  • BGSU architecture alumnus has a solid vision Nov 20, 2018 4:23 PM For a young Alex Hogrefe ’07, a sketch pad and a pencil were his accomplices because he saw the world as a place where imagination just had not yet made its way to images on paper. Today, the BGSU alumnus is a partner in the Boston architectural firm Design Distill.

  • BGSU College of Business hosts Business Analytics Symposium Nov 20, 2018 3:41 PM The Bowling Green State University College of Business hosted the annual Business Analytics Symposium, inviting leading analytics experts to campus to discuss the trends in big data. Keynote presentations featured speakers from global companies such as Owens Corning, Google and Comcast.

  • Matney recognized for excellence in math teaching Nov 16, 2018 3:31 PM Dr. Gabriel Matney, a professor in Bowling Green State University’s School of Teaching and Learning, was the single mathematics professor in Ohio this year to receive the Kenneth Cummins Award of Excellence in Mathematics Teaching. Matney has been intensely involved in statewide teacher professional development and international collaboration.

  • BGSU students, staff and alumni become citizens at naturalization ceremony Nov 14, 2018 4:00 PM Bowling Green State University hosted a naturalization ceremony Nov. 13 for 48 new citizens, coming from 26 countries. Among them were students, alumni and a staff member. The new citizens heard from keynote speaker Magdy AbouZied, associate director of University Dining Services, who came to the U.S. from Egypt.

  • Alumna earns top honor for career in international law Nov 7, 2018 3:48 PM International criminal prosecutor and human rights expert Brenda J. Hollis '68 is named the 2018 recipient of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ (AASCU) Distinguished Alumnus Award.

  • Migrant Quilt Project tells stories of lost lives Nov 7, 2018 8:15 AM The Migrant Quilt Project memorializes the lives of migrants who have died in the southern Arizona desert in search of a better life. Sixteen of the quilts will be on display Nov. 13 through Dec. 7 in The Ray and Pat Browne Popular Culture Library and the Center for Archival Collections at Jerome Library.

  • Immigrant Ohio 2018 focuses on undocumented immigrants  Nov 7, 2018 6:45 AM “Living in the Shadows: Undocumented Lives and Labor” is the theme of the third annual Immigrant Ohio symposium, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 13 in 228 Bowen-Thompson Student Union. BGSU and guest panelists will discuss aspects of immigration affecting Ohio and beyond.

  • Rentner book on sport communication challenges readers to ‘make the call’ Nov 2, 2018 1:26 PM Today sport is news, according to Dr. Terry Rentner, a professor of journalism and public relations in Bowling Green State University’s School of Media and Communication. She is co-editor of the new book “Case Studies in Sport Communication: You Make the Call.”

  • Princeton Review names BGSU a ‘green college’ Nov 1, 2018 11:59 AM Bowling Green State University is among the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges for the third year in a row, according to the 2018 Princeton Review Guide to 399 Green Colleges. The annual guide profiles colleges “having the most exceptional commitments to sustainability.”

  • BGSU to lead national research effort to protect freshwater lakes from toxic algal blooms Oct 29, 2018 2:12 PM BGSU has been tapped to lead national research into understanding and preventing toxic algal blooms that plague portions of the Great Lakes and impact freshwater sources around the world. The BGSU Lake Erie Center for Fresh Waters and Human Health was founded with a $5.2 million federal grant.

  • Summer experience puts BGSU student one step closer to his dream Oct 29, 2018 7:00 AM Hervin Singh, an Indian international student born and raised in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is a finance and insurance major who came to Bowling Green State University in the fall of 2015 with one dream: to work on Wall Street.

  • BGSU researchers hope to turn dredge into useful resource for farmers Oct 26, 2018 8:00 AM Bowling Green State University’s Drs. Shannon Pelini, Louise Stevenson and Angélica Vázquez-Ortega and Dr. Megan Rúa of Wright State University are teaming up on two Ohio EPA grants to study the effects of dredge on crops. Each grant is worth $50,000 and funded through the Lake Erie Protection Fund.

  • Fromm Foundation commission has Lillios 'Living Between Seconds' Oct 24, 2018 3:38 PM A BSGU professor of composition, the award-winning Lillios is well known internationally for her electroacoustic music. The new work will explore the flexibility and malleability of time.

  • Hanasono presents 'Shattering the Silence on Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss Oct 19, 2018 2:48 PM October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. There has been a groundswell of women speaking publicly about their experience with miscarriage. From Carrie Underwood and Beyoncé to Gabrielle Union and Priscilla Chan, high-profile women are increasingly and very publicly sharing their stories of pregnancy loss.

  • BGSU faculty bond, form friendships Oct 19, 2018 10:35 AM When this group of friends and BGSU faculty gets together for “Nerd Night,” it’s all about their special camaraderie and mutual support. All have successfully mounted the tenure and promotion ladder to the level of associate professor, the first hurdle in a faculty member’s academic career, and have cheered on one another’s achievements.

  • Facebook Friends Oct 17, 2018 2:00 PM A two-year study of the Facebook posts about Bowling Green State University’s Department of Psychology yielded some enlightening results that could be helpful to other academic departments in promoting engagement.

  • BGSU Men’s Rugby celebrates 50th anniversary Oct 15, 2018 11:32 AM The Bowling Green State University Men’s Rugby Football Club is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. And there is, indeed, a remarkable record of achievement to celebrate that would be difficult to match in collegiate athletics at any level.

  • New Music Festival offers immersive experiences in music, art Oct 12, 2018 3:15 PM Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Aaron Jay Kernis, contemporary classical ensemble Hub New Music and puppetry/dance artist Sha Sha Higby headline the 39th annual New Music Festival at Bowling Green State University Wednesday through Saturday (Oct. 17-20).

  • Wendy Manning named first Aldrich Professor Oct 12, 2018 2:59 PM Distinguished Research Professor Wendy Manning has been named the inaugural Dr. Howard E. Aldrich and Penny Daum Aldrich Distinguished Professor in Sociology. Manning is director of the Center for Family and Demographic Research, and co-director of the National Center for Family and Marriage Research. The professorship was recently established by the BGSU alumni.

  • BGSU business student wins prestigious leadership award Oct 5, 2018 3:04 PM Every year, the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) chooses one student to receive its prestigious Student Voluntary Service Award. Of more than 6,000 applicants in supply chain and operations management nationwide, the 2018 recipient is Bowling Green State University’s Greg Wobser.

  • Digital culture meets the world of craft Oct 3, 2018 2:21 PM In a new book and during research and teaching travels to Indonesia and India this summer, Dr. Radhika Gajjala, a Bowling Green State University professor in the School of Media and Communication, continues her explorations into the crossroads of digital culture and the world of craft.

  • BGSU trustees approve next steps on Mercy College, launch renovations of Technology Building Sep 28, 2018 2:46 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees at its Sept. 28 meeting took action to expand programs and renovate facilities to support the University’s role in creating a well-prepared workforce to meet current and emerging needs in the state and the nation.

  • BGSU inducts five into Athletics Hall of Fame Sep 24, 2018 2:15 PM Bowling Green State University inducted five former Falcons into its Athletics Hall of Fame on September 21 at the Stroh Center. Inductees John Smith, Dr. Ron Zwierlein, Kory Lichtensteiger, Kate Achter and Liz Honegger increased membership of the Athletics Hall of Fame to 240 individuals.

  • A duty to help Sep 24, 2018 11:06 AM The Office of Nontraditional and Military Student Services recently received a $1 million gift from William Downing Sr. ’57 and his late wife, Joan ’57, to provide scholarships for student-veterans at BGSU. To honor them, the veterans center in the College Park Office Building was recently renamed in their honor.

  • BGSU receives nearly $1 million NSF grant for faculty Sep 21, 2018 4:30 PM Bowling Green State University has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant of $984,484 to support the “BGSU ALLIES: Building Inclusive Leadership Practices and Policies to Transform the Institution” project. This award is given to qualifying institutions demonstrating a desire for social and institutional reform.

  • Mike Stern headlines Orchard Guitar Festival Sep 21, 2018 3:21 PM Acclaimed jazz guitarist Mike Stern, who first made his mark in the early 1980s playing with Miles Davis, will headline the 2018 Orchard Guitar Festival at BGSU. The festival will take place Sept. 28-29 at the Moore Musical Arts Center, and also features guitarists Adam Schlenker and Jack Petersen.

  • BG Philharmonia begins yearlong centennial Sep 19, 2018 4:00 PM One hundred is a notable anniversary, and the BG Philharmonia is celebrating this important milestone with a year of special events during 2018-19. Large concerts in December and May in Kobacker Hall are the premier events, and every concert throughout the season will feature something special.

  • Cravens wins two awards for research paper Sep 19, 2018 4:00 PM Dr. R.G. Cravens, lecturer in political science, has won two recent awards from the American Political Science Association (APSA).

  • Last in a series: Trip to Navajo Nation changes students' lives Sep 17, 2018 2:23 PM For two decades, students from Bowling Green State University have traveled to Navajo Nation for a cultural emersion experience. Participating students get a chance to get out of northwest Ohio and experience a whole new way of life on the reservation while forming lifelong friendships with their classmates.

  • Nick Elsass and his family honored during Family Weekend Sep 17, 2018 8:02 AM On September 15, the Elsass family — Nick and parents Bob ’67, ’69 and Kathy ’01 — was recognized as the 2018 Falcon Family of the Year during halftime of BGSU’s win over Eastern Kentucky at the Doyt. It was the second time the Elsass family has taken center stage at BGSU.

  • BGSU to host teach-in to ‘Change the Story’ on opioid crisis Sep 14, 2018 3:30 PM Bowling Green State University will host “Change the Story: Opioid Teach-In” on Sept. 25 at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. The event is open to all students, staff and faculty as well as community members from northwest Ohio interested in or affected by the opioid crisis.

  • BGSU part of team to study opioid field test method Sep 14, 2018 8:42 AM The Attorney General's Center for the Future of Forensic Science at BGSU is part of a team that will conduct a study that could help authorities safely, quickly and reliably field test drugs for the presence of opioids, said Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and BGSU President Rodney K. Rogers.

  • Ohio’s African-American Artists Sep 7, 2018 2:11 PM Bernie Casey’s death in September 2017 was the impetus for creating an art exhibition in his honor at his alma mater. The Bowling Green State University School of Art is hosting “So Much More … Ohio’s African-American Artists” Sept. 12 through Oct. 21 in the Fine Arts Center’s Willard Wankelman Gallery.

  • Ocean pioneer presents 'The World Is Blue' Sep 7, 2018 2:01 PM National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle visits Bowling Green State University to share her pioneering work as one of the most well-known female oceanographers and the importance of ocean conservation. As this year’s McMaster Visiting Scientist, she will present “The World Is Blue” on Sept. 18.

  • In the footsteps of Darwin Sep 7, 2018 12:00 PM Bowling Green State University students and faculty explored the geological and biological wonders of Ecuador’s Andes and Galápagos Islands this summer on a trip that took them from volcanoes through cloud forests to the islands where Darwin made his famed observations, tracing the natural and human impact on the environment.

  • Summer Experience: Parker Kern gets taste of agency life at Hart Sep 6, 2018 12:00 AM Parker Kern, a BGSU senior majoring in multiplatform journalism and minoring in entrepreneurship, interned this past summer at Hart Associates in downtown Toledo. Hart is a full-service public relations and marketing agency owned and operated by Mike Hart ’83 with high-profile clients such as ProMedica, Ohio Lottery and BGSU Athletics.

  • Alumni recognized for athletic training work with Detroit Tigers Sep 4, 2018 4:20 PM Two BGSU alumni have earned Athletic Trainer of the Year awards for their work on Detroit Tigers affiliate teams. Chris McDonald '00 works for the Toledo Mud Hens of the International League and Sean McFarland '17 is employed by the Connecticut Tigers of the New York-Penn League.

  • BGSU teacher-education program tops Ohio's economic impact Aug 29, 2018 10:00 AM A new report from the State University Education Deans shows that BGSU's teacher education program has an estimated $14.4 million impact in Ohio communities.

  • Uptick in West Nile virus infections expected this mosquito season Aug 27, 2018 9:00 AM West Nile virus already claimed its first Ohio victim of the season in July. More fatalities could follow — or not, according to Dr. Dan Pavuk, an insect biologist and lecturer in biological at BGSU. There have been five humans infected with West Nile virus this year, including one fatality.

  • BGSU Center for Regional Development helps secure sizable grant Aug 24, 2018 8:00 AM Bowling Green State University and its commitment to sustainability and responsible water systems has helped the village of Delta, Ohio, secure a $958,885 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, through the assistance of Will Burns, assistant director of the Center for Regional Development.

  • Apparel merchandising and product development program named among nation’s top 50 Aug 8, 2018 2:00 PM The apparel merchandising and product development program at the University’s College of Education and Human Development has been named among the nation’s top 50 fashion merchandising programs by Fashion-Schools.org.

  • Class of 2018 Success Stories: College of Business graduate gets 'creative' to complete degree Aug 7, 2018 11:00 AM It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. That’s been Sana Sharper’s mantra as the BGSU College of Business major set her sights on completing her degree; a journey that took a few unexpected turns along the way. The first came just two weeks before Sharper even started college.

  • Ohio Sen. Randy Gardner advises graduates to live a ‘life of value’ Aug 6, 2018 4:45 PM Ohio Sen. Randy Gardner ’81, ’87, the Senate Majority Leader who has served northwest Ohio in the Ohio General Assembly for nearly 33 years, addressed the Bowling Green State University summer graduating Class of 2018 on August 4 on the University Hall lawn.

  • BGSU Health Services Executive program first to earn full national accreditation Jul 16, 2018 4:00 PM The BGSU gerontology long-term-care specialization undergraduate and graduate programs is the first Health Services Executive (HSE) programs in Ohio and the United States to be fully, nationally accredited by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB).

  • Educating abroad Jul 6, 2018 12:00 AM BGSU alumni Emily and Jared Hatch taught in India and Syria before settling in Daegu, South Korea, seven years ago. The Falcon Flames are raising their two daughters in the country they’ve come to think of as home.

  • Gremler deemed ‘international professor’ Jul 3, 2018 3:02 PM Distinguished Teaching Professor Dwayne Gremler, a leader in the field of services marketing who frequently teaches around the world, recently became the first faculty to be designated a Visiting International Professor by the School of Business and Economics at the University of Münster, in Germany.

  • BGSU's Education Abroad programs are going strong Jul 2, 2018 12:00 AM Bowling Green State University has a tradition of preparing students to be global citizens. The Academic Year Abroad Program in Salzburg recently celebrated its 50th anniversary and new connections were made to expand the Global Internship Program in Europe.

  • BGSU Executive Master of Business Administration students win business strategy competition in international invitational Jun 27, 2018 11:52 AM BGSU EMBA students make a first-time appearance in a global business strategy competition and take home top prize, beating teams from universities across the nation and world.

  • Board of Trustees approves operating budgets for fiscal year 2019 Jun 25, 2018 8:48 AM The BGSU Board of Trustees at its June 21 meeting provided a financial road map for the University, approving educational and general operating budgets for fiscal year 2019. Also on the agenda was approving a collective bargaining agreement with the campus police union.

  • Tracking harmful algae across continents Jun 22, 2018 4:30 PM BGSU biology faculty members Drs. George Bullerjahn, Timothy Davis, Michael McKay and Jeffrey Miner, along with Dr. Kefa Otiso from geography, traveled to Kenya in April to meet with Kisii University faculty and students and the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute to share knowledge about harmful algal blooms.

  • Tiffany Smith named a Newman Civic Fellow Jun 20, 2018 12:39 PM For Tiffany Smith ’18, Bowling Green State University’s dietetics program was the perfect major. It combined her two passions: nutrition and serving the community. It also led to Smith becoming a Civic Action Leader for the Center for Community and Civic Engagement, and, ultimately, a Newman Civic Fellow.

  • Golden Falcons Fly Home to Celebrate 50+ Years as BGSU Alumni Jun 14, 2018 1:35 PM Bowling Green State University recently held its fourth annual Golden Falcons reunion to recognize alumni who have been graduates for 50 years or more.

  • Faculty partner with Kenyan colleagues to share knowledge of harmful algal blooms Jun 13, 2018 2:15 PM Bowling Green State University biology faculty members Drs. George Bullerjahn, Timothy Davis, Michael McKay and Jeffrey Miner, along with Dr. Kefa Otiso from geography, traveled to Kenya in April to meet with Kisii University faculty and students and the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute to share knowledge about harmful algal blooms.

  • BGSU's Hank Blumenthal finds himself ‘In the Soup’ once again Jun 11, 2018 7:00 AM Dr. Hank Blumenthal, a BGSU VCT assistant professor, reunited with the cast and crew of “In the Soup,” a 1992 movie he produced, at the 2108 Tribeca Film Festival. The Sundance Grand Prize-winning indie comedy was one of only three films selected for the Retrospective portion of the festival.

  • From sea to shining sea Jun 11, 2018 7:00 AM Former U.S. Army Sgt. Sarah Lee '09 is bringing awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder by biking across the country. Her trip originated in May 2017 but was cut short after an accident. Lee is back on the road and hopes to finish in August.

  • Cedar Point Day | Saturday, July 14 Jun 6, 2018 10:12 AM Join Bowling Green State University for a fun-filled Falcon Family Day from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Included is an ice cream, cookie and beverage break from 3:30 to 5 at the picnic pavilion near the beach entrance.

  • Marissa Saneholtz's art displayed in 'Women to Watch' exhibition Jun 4, 2018 8:00 AM Bowling Green State University alumna and School of Art faculty member Marissa Saneholtz has three of her tattooed women brooches on display as part of the Women to Watch Ohio - 2018 exhibition at The Riffe Gallery in Columbus through July 7.

  • BGSU ranks seventh in Midwest, 28th in nation for animation May 21, 2018 7:00 AM BGSU ranks seventh in the Midwest and 28th nationally for animation schools and colleges, according to Animation Career Review’s annual rankings. BGSU also ranks seventh nationally among public school and colleges. In recent years, graduates have been hired by companies such as DreamWorks Animation, Blue Sky Studios, Blizzard and Apple.

  • A new insight into the beetle-fungus symbiosis May 18, 2018 10:00 AM Dr. Vipaporn Phuntamart, an associate professor in biological sciences at Bowling Green State University, and doctoral students Gayathri Beligala and Satyaki Ghosh contributed to the paper “Symbiont selection via alcohol benefits fungus farming by ambrosia beetles,” which was recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

  • Brown wins national recognition for contributions to understanding of family demography May 16, 2018 2:31 PM BGSU sociologist Dr. Susan Brown is the recipient of the Population Association of America 2018 Clifford C. Clogg Award for Mid-Career Achievement for outstanding and innovative scholarly achievements in population studies and demography. Brown’s groundbreaking work has shed light on trends in older adulthood and on emerging family structures.

  • Meg Burrell May 14, 2018 1:34 PM Meg Burrell took advantage of every opportunity afforded her at Bowling Green State University — and then some. Before the Bluffton, Ohio, native graduated in May with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in sociology and heads off to law school, Burrell shared some advice with future Falcons.

  • BGSU Dining offers cooking classes in its new teaching kitchen May 14, 2018 8:00 AM Bowling Green State University's new Teaching Kitchen engages, educates and entertains the students, faculty, staff and the Bowling Green community through culinary experiences, demonstrations and tastings. Located inside The Oaks Dining Center, the Teaching Kitchen is an educational and fun way to learn vital, everyday skills.

  • Bail reform case is life-changing experience for BGSU criminologist May 14, 2018 8:00 AM Dr. Stephen Demuth, a Bowling Green State University sociology professor, says being an expert witness in a federal civil rights case, ODonnell v. Harris County, that has significant ramifications for the American wealth-based pretrial detention system has been a life-changing experience for him.

  • Justin Harris shares the important lessons with BGSU Firelands graduates May 9, 2018 4:46 PM Justin Harris addressed degree candidates for the Class of 2018 on May 5 at BGSU Firelands. Harris received his Associate of Applied Science in 2000 and his Bachelor of Applied Health Science in 2001, both from Bowling Green State University.

  • Impact of faculty, coaches and advisers still resonates today May 9, 2018 4:26 PM Dr. Paula Whetsel-Ribeau ’80, ’08, who earned a Bachelor of Science and a Doctorate in education from Bowling Green State University, addressed degree candidates of the colleges of Education and Human Development and Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering on May 5 during commencement at the Stroh Center.

  • Tenure, promotion granted by trustees May 9, 2018 3:59 PM The University celebrated the scholarly and creative achievements of 43 faculty members on May 4 when the board of trustees awarded promotion and tenure. The trustees also approved the hiring as associate professor with tenure of Dr. Neil Baird for the English department.

  • Identify your essence and reach out, author Beth Macy tells graduates May 8, 2018 4:22 PM Best-selling author and prize-winning journalist Beth Macy, a 1986 Bowling Green State University graduate in journalism, advised degree candidates at the May 5 commencement ceremony to find happiness by defining what speaks to their essence, nurturing their own unique slant and engaging with their communities.

  • John Gawaluck ’73 shares recipe for achieving dreams with Class of 2018 May 8, 2018 9:47 AM John Gawaluck earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration from BGSU in 1973. He recently retired from EY after 41 years. EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is a multinational professional services firm. He addressed graduates of Graduate College and the colleges of Business and Health and Human Services.

  • James Bailey ’67 honored with a doctor of humane letters May 7, 2018 11:30 AM James Bailey ’67 was presented an honorary doctor of humane letters during commencement May 5 at the Stroh Center. Bailey earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from BGSU and a master’s in mathematics from New York University. He had a distinguished career in the banking industry.

  • Jennie Gallimore Named Dean Of College Of Technology, Architecture And Applied Engineering May 2, 2018 3:45 PM Dr. Jennie Gallimore, associate dean and a professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Wright State University, has been selected as dean of the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering effective June 28.

  • James Ciesla To Lead College Of Health And Human Services May 2, 2018 3:40 PM Dr. James Ciesla, associate dean for research and resources in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Northern Illinois University, has been selected as the new dean for the College of Health and Human Services at Bowling Green State University.

  • Class of 2018 Success Stories: BGSU’s mechatronics program produces first graduate Apr 30, 2018 10:17 AM John Pankow is the first student to graduate from BGSU’s Mechatronics Engineering Technology program, which prepares graduates for successful careers and expertise in a broad spectrum of the field associated with the analysis, applied design, development, implementation, automation and management of advanced mechatronics and robotics system technologies.

  • Student film ‘Family Ties’ premieres Friday Apr 23, 2018 2:15 PM The BGSU Film program will present the world premiere of "Family Ties," a film written by Brianna Smith, directed by Thomas Javier Castillo and produced by more than 30 students, faculty and community members. It's about a young black woman who struggles with decisions about family, finances and her future.

  • University Hall garners LEED gold for renovation Apr 23, 2018 2:15 PM It was the first building on Bowling Green State University’s campus, and now University Hall becomes the first renovated building on campus to receive the gold designation. Awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED is “the most widely used green building rating system in the world

  • BGSU Department of Theatre and Film presents ‘The Threepenny Opera’ Apr 18, 2018 2:50 PM Bowling Green State University’s Department of Theatre and Film will present Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s landmark musical, “The Threepenny Opera” in the Thomas B. And Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre at the Wolfe Center for the Arts for one weekend only, April 19-22.

  • Brahier Inspires, Shares Expertise With Future Math Teachers Apr 18, 2018 2:25 PM Dr. Daniel Brahier, Distinguished Professor of Teaching Excellence and director of the Science and Math Education in ACTION program, received a 2018 Academic Advising and Mentoring Excellence Award for his contributions to the educational development of undergraduate students at the Faculty Excellence Awards held on April 9.

  • Schnepp’s Work With VCT Students Recognized With Blinn Award Apr 18, 2018 2:15 PM In recognition of his work with five visual communication students, Dr. Jerry Schnepp, assistant professor in the Department of Visual Communication Technology and director of the Collab Lab, has been recognized with the Elliot L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work Award.

  • BGSU honors 10 accomplished graduates with College Alumni Awards Apr 16, 2018 2:00 PM Bowling Green State University recently recognized 10 distinguished alumni with 2018 College Alumni Awards, one of the university’s highest honors. These outstanding alumni were chosen to represent each of the University’s colleges, highlighting the diversity of BGSU’s degree programs. A committee chose the honorees based on the recommendations of their peers, and each has achieved exceptional accomplishments in his or her career.

  • Impactful Mentorship by Nickoson Gains Recognition Apr 13, 2018 3:25 PM Dr. Lee Nickoson, director of General Studies Writing, not only effectively communicates with faculty in an engaging way, but also models strongly inclusive pedagogy. She received the Faculty Mentor Recognition Award from Faculty Senate for her engaging leadership characteristics and constant inspiration.

  • Melissa Miller Earns Faculty Senate Community Involvement Award Apr 13, 2018 3:20 PM Dr. Melissa Miller, a professor of political science and the 2016 Bowling Green State University Master Teacher, was honored by Faculty Senate with its 2018 Community Involvement Award. Miller has continually proven herself dedicated to sharing her extensive knowledge about politics and state and national issues.

  • Faculty Unit Recognition Award Apr 13, 2018 3:00 PM The Department of Psychology was presented the 2018 Faculty Senate Unit Recognition Award for its demonstrated record of excellence that stems in part from its culture of individual faculty development and collective problem-solving, at the April 9 Faculty Excellence Awards.

  • Faculty Senate presents Leadership as a Chair/School Director Recognition Award to John Laird Apr 13, 2018 2:55 PM As a professor in Bowling Green State University’s physics and astronomy department, and as chair for four, four-year terms, Dr. John Laird has supported the needs and goals of both BGSU students and regional high school students for more than 30 years. Laird received the Faculty Senate Leadership as a Chair/School Director Recognition Award.

  • Faculty Senate Presents Distinguished Service Recognition Award To Anne Gordon Apr 13, 2018 2:50 PM Throughout her 17 years at BGSU, Dr. Anne Gordon, an associate professor of psychology, has made a series of quality contributions to the University in three key areas: serving undergraduate students through advising, working to recruit high-quality students and serving on committees related to curriculum, governance, faculty evaluation and graduate student performance.

  • Ostrowski's Achievements Garner Outstanding Early Career Award Apr 13, 2018 2:45 PM Since joining the BGSU faculty in 2012, Dr. Alexis Ostrowski has established a vibrant and well-funded research program in the Department of Chemistry and Center for Photochemical Sciences and an exceptional level of scholarly achievement. Bowling Green State University recognized her with the Outstanding Early Career Award at the Faculty Excellence Awards.

  • Lillios Composes Olscamp Research Award-Winning Career Apr 13, 2018 2:40 PM Dr. Elainie Lillios, professor of composition in the College of Musical Arts, has garnered a remarkable number of significant accolades as a leading composer in the field of electroacoustic music. Now Bowling Green State University has added to those the Olscamp Research Award, presented at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards.

  • Jesse Brings Zeal And Dedication To Classes Apr 11, 2018 4:20 PM One of the best teachers in a department of strong teachers, Dr. Neal Jesse has been outstanding throughout his entire time at BGSU. The University recognized his expertise, energy and commitment to students by awarding him the Professorship of Teaching Excellence at the 2018 Faculty Excellence Awards.

  • Susan Brown named Distinguished Research Professor of sociology Apr 11, 2018 3:45 PM Dr. Susan Brown, professor of research excellence and chair of the Department of Sociology, was conferred the title Distinguished Research Professor by the BGSU Board of Trustees at its Feb. 23 meeting in recognition of her outstanding scholarship. Brown was recognized again at the 2018 Faculty Excellence Awards.

  • Subreenduth Serves Teachers Of The World Apr 11, 2018 3:40 PM Dr. Sharon Subreenduth, professor of teaching and learning, was granted a Professorship of Service Excellence at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards April 9 in recognition of her outreach to teacher professional development and civic education internationally. The title is awarded for three years and includes an annual stipend of $5,000.

  • Van Staaden Honored For Contributions To Stem Education Apr 11, 2018 3:30 PM BGSU biologist Dr. Moira van Staaden has gained a reputation as a top scholar in her field of neuroethology. But she has also become known as an internationally recognized expert in STEM education, earning her a 2018 Professorship of Research Excellence to help support her efforts.

  • Ballweg Honored For Boundary-Pushing Explorations In Printmaking Apr 11, 2018 3:25 PM Janet Ballweg, head of the printmaking area in the School of Art, has built a strong reputation as a printmaker over her 27 years at Bowling Green State University. In acknowledgment of her achievements as an artist and teacher, the University named her a 2018 Professor of Creative Arts Excellence.

  • James Albert Fosters Interest In Statistics, Sports Data Apr 11, 2018 3:20 PM In recognition of a lifetime of contributions to his discipline of mathematics and statistics and to Bowling Green State University, the BGSU Board of Trustees at its Feb. 23 meeting conferred the title of Distinguished University Professor on Dr. James Albert. He was also honored at the 2018 Faculty Excellence Awards on April 9.

  • Akiko Jones Honored For Dedication to Teaching Excellence Apr 11, 2018 3:00 PM For Akiko Kawano Jones, director of the Asian Studies Program in the World Languages and Cultures department, teaching Japanese involves far more than helping students learn a language. She was named the 2018 Master Teacher for her commitment to her students and her excellence in teaching.

  • Eva Marie Saint receives Lifetime Achievement Award from alma mater Apr 9, 2018 9:40 AM Academy Award-winning actress Eva Marie Saint ’46, ’82 [Hon.] received the Lifetime Achievement Award from her alma mater April 7 during BGSU’s fourth annual Bravo! BGSU fundraising event. Miss Saint has had a distinguished career in film and on Broadway and television, spanning 70 years and more than 160 productions.

  • ICS Fellows to Examine Personal, Social, Historical Issues Apr 6, 2018 3:15 PM The Institute for the Study of Culture and Society has announced its Faculty Fellows for 2018-19. ICS supports faculty in conducting innovative academic work, in part by freeing selected Fellows from teaching and service responsibilities for one semester in order to devote unimpeded time to research and/or creative projects.

  • BGSU One Day Showed power of Falcons Working Together for Common Cause Apr 6, 2018 3:05 PM BGSU One Day 2018 https://oneday.bgsu.edu/ was a resounding success, thanks to the efforts and generosity of the University community. During the 36-hour event that began the morning of April 3, BGSU raised more than $388,654 – surpassing last year’s total by $61,662.

  • A.L.I.C.E. training available Thursday, April 5 Apr 2, 2018 4:45 PM In addition to their on-demand training opportunities, the Bowling Green State University Police are offering a special A.L.I.C.E. training April 5 to ensure students, faculty and staff are prepared for an unlikely event involving a violent intruder.

  • Wendy Manning Promotes Visibility of Population Research Mar 28, 2018 2:00 PM Dr. Wendy Manning, Distinguished Professor of Sociology at Bowling Green State University, is the president of the Population Association of America, and will preside over the 2018 association conference, April 26-28, in Denver.

  • In Brief: April 12 Mar 23, 2018 3:10 PM The rise of illnesses caused by bacteria that are resistant to traditional treatments has scientists around the world racing to keep up with the demand for new antibiotics. The third annual Public Health Symposium at Bowling Green State University will address this topic with expert speakers and research presentations.

  • In Brief: April 19 Mar 23, 2018 3:10 PM The rise of illnesses caused by bacteria that are resistant to traditional treatments has scientists around the world racing to keep up with the demand for new antibiotics. The third annual Public Health Symposium at Bowling Green State University will address this topic with expert speakers and research presentations.

  • In Brief: April 2 Mar 23, 2018 3:10 PM The rise of illnesses caused by bacteria that are resistant to traditional treatments has scientists around the world racing to keep up with the demand for new antibiotics. The third annual Public Health Symposium at Bowling Green State University will address this topic with expert speakers and research presentations.

  • In Brief: April 9 Mar 23, 2018 3:10 PM The rise of illnesses caused by bacteria that are resistant to traditional treatments has scientists around the world racing to keep up with the demand for new antibiotics. The third annual Public Health Symposium at Bowling Green State University will address this topic with expert speakers and research presentations.

  • BGSU contributions inform decision to designate Lake Erie impaired Mar 23, 2018 10:30 AM Ohio’s Environmental Protection Agency and Gov. John Kasich have designated the western basin of Lake Erie as an impaired waterway due to toxic algae. Drs. Tim Davis, George Bullerjahn and Michael McKay were part of the team that developed the criteria used to make this declaration.

  • Northwest Ohio colleges and universities enter into regional partnership Mar 21, 2018 9:30 AM Six public colleges and universities in northwest Ohio entered into a compact reaffirming their commitment to working collectively and collaboratively to educate residents in northwest Ohio March 20. As a result of this partnership, students are likely to see enhanced career counseling, internship and co-op, and academic opportunities.

  • Art Supply Depo hosting photo exhibit by BGSU alumna Mar 21, 2018 9:00 AM Art Supply Depo, 435 E. Wooster St. in Bowling Green, is hosting "Test Plot," a 13-photo exhibit by BGSU alumna Bianca Garza, a 2012 graduate in visual communication technology. Juxtaposing the natural with the manmade, Garza’s images of found objects are disturbing but subtle reminders of society’s effects on earth.

  • BGSU graduate programs ranked by U.S. News & World Report Mar 20, 2018 10:00 AM Two Bowling Green State University graduate programs have again appeared in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Best Grad School Rankings. The University’s part-time MBA program was ranked 163, up 41 points from last year. Additionally, the Report ranked BGSU’s graduate program in education at 124, up 11 points.

  • Writer flexes his creative muscles Mar 19, 2018 9:53 AM BGSU alumnus Marc Sumerak, perhaps best known for his work in comic books, is flexing his creative muscles by digging deeper into his favorite pop culture worlds. He has done so most recently through “The Art of Harry Potter,” a coffee table book published by Insight Editions in November.

  • Art, Diversity, Experiences of Community Examined and Celebrated Mar 16, 2018 3:10 PM The 23rd annual Latino/a/x Issues Conference on March 21 promises to be both a celebration and study of the arts and diversity within the Latino community, with special emphasis on the work of student researchers at the joint eStrella (Student Research on Latino/a/x and Latin American Studies) Conference.

  • BGSU Opera Theater to present ‘Così fan tutte’ Mar 15, 2018 1:00 PM “Così fan tutte,” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s comic opera about the foibles and frailties of people young and old, comes to the BGSU Opera Theater stage March 23 and 25. Voice students in the College of Musical Arts perform in a joint production with the Department of Theatre and Film.

  • 12th Annual Teaching and Learning Summit Mar 14, 2018 2:05 PM The University’s 12th annual Teaching and Learning Summit take place March 28 and 29 in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Sponsored by the Center for Faculty Excellence, the conference will bring together members of the University community to discuss and strategize ways to support and elevate teaching and student learning.

  • Collet book explores schools’ potential for helping immigrants assimilate Mar 9, 2018 2:22 PM Dr. Bruce Collet, School of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Policy and coordinator of the Master of Arts in Cross-Cultural and International Education program, has a new book, “Migration, Religion, and Schooling in Liberal Democratic States,” in which he lays out recommendations on how schools can help facilitate immigrants’ integration.

  • Kuhlin Center receives award Mar 7, 2018 1:00 PM The Michael & Sara Kuhlin Center, home of Bowling Green State University’s School of Media and Communication, has been selected as a recipient of the Outstanding Design for Renovation/Modernization award by American School & University magazine. The former South Hall underwent a complete renovation and adding a new wing.

  • BGSU Firelands Falcon blasting into med school Mar 5, 2018 9:22 AM Not many high school students can say they received their associates degree just weeks after receiving their high school diploma. Thanks to Ohio’s College Credit Plus program, Kimble Arnold, who started out at BGSU Firelands, was able to do just that, and even more.

  • From backyard football to the Super Bowl Mar 5, 2018 9:16 AM BGSU alumnus Ryan Maddocks ’12 worked his second Super Bowl this year, this time as video assistant for the Philadelphia Eagles. His first was as an NFL Films intern in 2013. Maddocks has a bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, now known as media production and studies.

  • BGSU graphic design’s Jenn Stucker named to 2018 watch list Mar 5, 2018 9:15 AM Jenn Stucker, graphic design associate professor and chair, was named to the 2018 watch list by Graphic Design USA publication which identifies top graphic designers who embody the spirit of the creative community in talent, leadership, success, newsworthiness and community service.

  • Sarah Bednarski Joins Marketing and Communication Staff Feb 28, 2018 3:55 PM Sarah Bednarski has joined the University as the new director of marketing and communications and University spokesperson. Bednarski comes to BGSU from Mercy Health, where she held several leadership roles in marketing and communications for the past 17 years. Most recently, she served as public relations director, leading a team of professionals across Ohio and Kentucky.

  • Chinese Troupe to Share Culture and Goodwill Feb 28, 2018 3:50 PM As part of a cultural exchange, a Yanshan University group from China will perform at Bowling Green State University and other northwest Ohio universities beginning March 12. The Yanshan University Performance Troupe will present “Whispering Dreams of a Spring Breeze,” demonstrating Chinese dance, music and martial arts.

  • Feminist Author Highlights Women's History Month Events Feb 28, 2018 3:40 PM BGSU celebrates both the 40th anniversary of its Women’s Studies program and Women’s History Month with a visit by famed feminist author Susan Brownmiller, a panel discussion among alumnae of the program, a student research conference and a film series.

  • BGSU forensic researchers reduce danger of fentanyl exposure Feb 26, 2018 11:30 AM Dr. Travis Worst and Noah Froelich discovered that the laundry detergent OxiClean can remove all traces of fentanyl from lab surfaces. The Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation located at BGSU promptly recommended to Ohio law enforcement agencies that OxiClean be used when the potent drug might be encountered.

  • Honorary Degrees, Faculty Titles, Bestowed by Trustees Feb 23, 2018 4:15 PM At its Feb. 23 meeting, the BGSU Board of Trustees moved to confer honorary degrees upon alumni Maryrose Sylvester and James Bailey, who will be recognized at BGSU commencement ceremonies. Honorary faculty titles were approved for Drs. Susan Brown, sociology, and James Albert, mathematics and statistics.

  • Facilities Named, Improvements Planned Feb 23, 2018 4:00 PM The BGSU Board of Trustees on Feb. 23 approved a new B.A. in respiratory care degree at BGSU Firelands, set room and board rates for 2018-19, and approved funding for facility renovations and repairs. It also named a number of campus spaces in honor of donor support.

  • Alumna named Miss Scuba International Feb 21, 2018 2:24 PM BGSU alumna Brittany Novick shares ocean conservation message through professional opportunities with the National Marine Mammal Foundation and as Miss Scuba International. The foundation position also allows her to network with like-minded women around the world.

  • Alumnus pays it forward with BGSU students Feb 19, 2018 2:41 PM Geoffrey Radbill ’68 found his experience at BGSU life changing and believes his time at the university helped set the stage for his future success. He retired in 2003 as senior vice president and chief operating officer of retail distribution at AXA-Equitable after 36 years with the company.

  • BGSU alumna spends 2017 working around the globe Feb 16, 2018 3:06 PM BGSU graphic design 2009 alumna Michelle Henry spent a month living and working in each of 12 cities around the world in 2017 as part of the "Remote Year" program. She telecommuted to her art director job with the University of Southern California while immersing herself in different cultures.

  • Songbirds may tune in to mental health treatment Feb 14, 2018 2:50 PM Alumna Dr. Lauren Riters returns to Bowling Green State University Feb. 21 to share her research on how the social interaction of songbirds is relevant to human mental health. She will present the 2018 J. P. Scott Center Jaak Panksepp Lecture.

  • Africana Studies Research Conference Highlights Student Research Feb 9, 2018 4:00 PM The Africana Studies Program welcomes back to campus award-winning filmmaker Gaston Kaboré of Burkina Faso as artist-in-residence and the keynote speaker for the 20th annual “Student Research Conference and Luncheon: Emerging Perspectives in Africana Studies.” The conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

  • Falter Thomas reaches out to colleagues in Peru Feb 7, 2018 4:35 PM Dr. Angela Falter Thomas, an associate professor of education, is using her faculty improvement leave this year to write a textbook to fill a void in middle childhood education. But she has also traveled to Peru to provide professional development for teachers who do not have the resources we do.

  • Amy Shore '86 profiled in Fortune magazine Feb 5, 2018 10:30 AM Bowling Green State University alumna Amy Shore ’86, president of property and casualty sales and distribution at Nationwide, was recently profiled in Fortune magazine. The magazine recognized Nationwide in its 100 Best Workplaces for Women at No. 50, and Shore is one of the company’s highest-ranking female executives.

  • BGSU alumnus named Young Music Educator of the Year Feb 5, 2018 9:00 AM The Ohio Music Education Association’s Young Music Educator of the Year award was created four years ago to recognize and honor members for excellence in music education. Each year since its creation, a Bowling Green State University graduate has won. This year’s award goes to Ryan Hurd ’14.

  • Faulkner Book Urges A More Physical Feminism Feb 2, 2018 3:30 PM Dr. Sandra Faulkner’s new book, “Real Women Run: Running as Feminist Embodiment,” brings poetic inquiry, ethnography and feminist analysis to the study of women runners of all identities and how they fit or do not fit cultural expectations. Faulkner makes the case against a mind/body spit and for a more physical feminism.

  • Jennifer Higdon ’86 scores again at 2018 Grammy Awards Feb 2, 2018 12:01 PM BGSU alumna Jennifer Higdon won the Best Contemporary Classical Composition Grammy Award for a second time, for "Viola Concerto." The piece was co-commissioned by the Library of Congress and the Curtis Institute of Music. It was performed by soloist Roberto Díaz with the Nashville Symphony and conducted by Giancarlo Guerrero.

  • Black History Month events look ‘beyond the dream’ Jan 31, 2018 5:00 PM With the start of February, Bowling Green State University’s “Beyond ‘The Dream’” series focuses on Black History Month. From movies at the Gish Film Theater to guest speakers and musicians and an academic conference, the month provides a variety of opportunities to share in the African-American experience.

  • 'Pitch Perfect' actress pays it forward Jan 30, 2018 10:14 AM BGSU alumna Nicole Lovince '09 stopped by campus to meet with theater and film students to share her career experiences. Lovince, perhaps best known for her portrayal of Kori in the movie "Pitch Perfect," also has landed roles and several TV shows and other movies and short films.

  • Kalaf-Hughes and Cravens in Wikipedia Fellows pilot Jan 26, 2018 4:30 PM BGSU political science faculty members Drs. Niki Kalaf-Hughes and R.G. Cravens have been named to a new Wikipedia Fellows pilot aimed at involving academics as subject-matter experts to help ensure that entries are accurate and bring more rigor and diversity to the online resource.

  • BGSU Honors College project led to Brighter Connections Theatre Jan 22, 2018 8:00 AM While the use of theater as therapy may be unexpected to some, that’s exactly what BGSU alumna Katie O’Leary '15 is doing with Brighter Connections Theatre in Dayton. Originally a part of her honors project, O’Leary began Brighter Connections as a way to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

  • BGSU professor emeritus named to ‘50 Most Influential Living Psychologists’ list Jan 19, 2018 11:00 AM Kenneth Pargament, Bowling Green State University Professor Emeritus of psychology, has been named to the Best Schools’ list of “50 Most Influential Living Psychologists in the World.” Best School creates lists like this to help prospective students make choices in their academic careers.

  • Foust is lead author of video production Jan 17, 2018 4:30 PM Dr. James Foust, chair of the journalism and public relations department at BGSU, is the lead author of the 12th edition of the textbook "Video Production: Disciplines and Techniques." As television distribution changes and new technologies are introduced, the updated edition eliminates all reference to analog video and focuses on the newer technologies, such as digital, nonlinear, streaming platforms, mobile and videos on services. 

  • Class of 1967 leaves legacy at BGSU Jan 17, 2018 3:30 PM BGSU's of 1967 raised more than $370,000 in support of the University and its students during the 50th reunion giving campaign.

  • Study by BGSU sociology professor finds adult contraceptive use linked to teen knowledge, attitudes Jan 16, 2018 1:00 PM Bowling Green State University Associate Professor of sociology Dr. Karen Guzzo and an Ohio State University researcher analyzed data that establishes a long-term linkage between adolescent reproductive knowledge and attitude and adult contraceptive behavior. The study appears in the January 2018 issue of Maternal and Child Health Journal.

  • BGSU art alumna frames own cartoon career Jan 16, 2018 9:30 AM Geneva Hodgson, a 2010 Bowling Green State University School of Art alumna, has loved watching and drawing cartoons for as long as she can remember. She started on a more traditional art education path, but ended up being true to her heart and landing a job at Cartoon Network.

  • Finding a path to scientific discovery Jan 5, 2018 2:38 PM The Northwest Ohio Center for Excellence in STEM Education is one of two organizations nationwide to receive renewed funding from the Army Educational Outreach Program. The $200,000 grant will help increase the number of students participating in the Ohio Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, working with two area high schools.

  • Home football game academic recognition Jan 3, 2018 2:00 PM Two of our academic programs were featured at home football games this past fall: Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Aviation.

  • From BGSU's public health program to the Peace Corp Dec 20, 2017 3:45 PM Isaac Sakyi ’15 is making a difference abroad as a Peace Corps community health volunteer on the island nation of Vanuatu. Using the knowledge gained from Bowling Green State University’s public health program and his internship experience, Sakyi is effectively planning and administering health education programs to residents in a remote village called Lolovange with a population of 200, where he has been for the past 18 months.

  • Ninth Annual Food and Nutrition Symposium Dec 20, 2017 3:45 PM The College of Health and Human Services’ Food and Nutrition program held their 9th Annual Food and Nutrition Symposium November 3, 2017. More than 130 dietitians, students and health professionals attended to expand their knowledge of nutrition.

  • Co-op experience builds confidence and career in construction Dec 20, 2017 3:30 PM Like most students, Yasimin Kelly from BGSU’s College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering was preparing herself for life after graduation to ensure that she had enough experience to get a job. After participating in a construction management co-op, Kelly succeeded in landing that job before graduation.

  • Co-op program celebrates golden anniversary Dec 20, 2017 3:30 PM This year marks the 50-year anniversary of the Cooperative Education Program in the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering at Bowling Green State University. The BGSU mission is to prepare students for lifelong career growth and the college supports that mission by encouraging experiential learning opportunities through mandatory co-op requirements.

  • Hansford library Dec 20, 2017 3:30 PM Father and son alumni continue their series of designs for local Little Free Libraries based on the national program of “take a book, leave a book.” Patrick Hansford and Nicholas Hansford graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science in Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture respectively.

  • School of the Built Environment founded with new director Dec 20, 2017 3:30 PM The School of the Built Environment housed within the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering, comprises of the Department of Architecture and Environmental Design and the Department of Construction Management, two units of established histories, collaborations and synergies. Beginning spring semester 2018, Dr. Arsenio Rodrigues is poised to take on the leadership reins of the school in the capacity of director.

  • BGSU celebrates graduation of more than 950 students Dec 15, 2017 2:13 PM Nearly a thousand students now hold the title “alumni” after their graduation from Bowling Green State University this weekend. The University held two ceremonies at the Stroh Center on Dec. 15 and Dec. 16, marking its 290th graduation.

  • A look at refugees past and present Dec 15, 2017 2:00 PM “Refugees: Past and Present,” a one day symposium at BGSU, explored stories of displacement and settling refugees, and a discussion about the future of the global refugee situation.

  • Doug Good ’90: Leadership skills can never be undervalued Dec 15, 2017 1:17 PM Doug Good graduated from BGSU in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in computer science. Good is passionate about BGSU and is Cisco’s Executive Sponsor for the University. He addressed the colleges of Arts and Sciences and Education and Human Development during the December 16 commencement ceremony at the Stroh Center.

  • STEM education: An important focus Dec 15, 2017 1:00 PM BGSU offers several STEM education activities throughout the year as a way to stimulate interest in science, technology, engineering and math younger students.

  • ‘Reflect on your experiences’ Dec 15, 2017 12:46 PM BGSU alumna Vandana Pednekar-Magal encouraged students in Friday’s commencement ceremony to reflect on their experiences, think about life’s lessons and remember that they can make a difference in the world. She earned her master’s degree in interpersonal communication and doctoral degree in communication studies from BGSU in 1989 and 2000, respectively.

  • Mills named to Ohio Aviation Association board Dec 15, 2017 11:57 AM Dr. Russell W. Mills, an associate professor of aviation studies and political science, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Ohio Aviation Association, the association announced Dec. 13. The organization is the voice of aviation in Ohio and serves to advocate for all the Ohio airports.

  • Long-term ties to BGSU Dec 7, 2017 9:46 AM A random collection of students who met as dorm mates at BGSU’s Offenhauer Towers in the 1970s forged an unusually lasting bond. They remain close to this day, getting together for regular reunions that are usually scheduled in conjunction with a Falcon football game.

  • Dean Pees ’72 sacks the competition with his BGSU education degree Dec 4, 2017 8:47 AM Dean Pees ’72 has learned quite a few things during his 45-year coaching career that began after he graduated from BGSU. Doing things his way includes using skills he learned at BGSU that helped him become a teacher and then a coach who has two Super Bowl rings.

  • Restoration Ecology students gain skills through service-learning Dec 4, 2017 8:32 AM The grounds of University House, the official residence of the Bowling Green State University president, include a large, manicured lawn. But behind the green lawn is an equally important but less obviously tended space, a short-grass prairie that the University is carefully returning to its native state.

  • Flight Team Soars Dec 4, 2017 8:26 AM The BGSU Flight Team recently earned the Safety Award and made it into the top 10 in five out of nine events at the National Intercollegiate Flying Association Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference Region III competition. The team also had eight top 10 finishers.

  • ArtsX wrapped up in a world of make believe Nov 29, 2017 2:58 PM “Make. Believe.” is the theme of the 13th annual ArtsX, a free, family-fun event that showcases the art, music and acting talents of BGSU students, faculty, alumni and staff. The event runs from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Wolfe Center for the Arts and the Fine Arts Center.

  • 'Keep Your Airspeed Up' Nov 28, 2017 11:30 AM Dr. Marsha Bordner, BGSU alumna and president emerita of Terra State Community College, has captured the remarkable career of her husband, Harold Brown, in “Keep Your Airspeed Up: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman.” Brown, 93, served his country in the military and later expanded opportunities for Ohio college students.

  • Speech and Hearing Clinic to serve Wood County veterans Nov 28, 2017 11:15 AM Bowling Green State University’s Speech and Hearing Clinic is in the early stages of a new initiative to support Wood County veterans with traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. A $10,000 grant from the Resurrecting Lives Foundation has made this work possible.

  • Alumnus’ vision for Detroit is 20/20 Nov 19, 2017 12:15 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Michael Swafford, a Detroit native, returned home after graduation, primarily because that’s where his support system was. But he quickly found a place giving back to the community he loves, both through personal efforts and through GM2020, which has a strong community service component.

  • BGSU 'Give Back. Go Forward.' program Nov 12, 2017 12:00 AM BGSU, with the Ohio Department of Higher Education, has launched “Give Back. Go Forward.” to support BGSU’s Vital Communities Initiative. This program provides community members age 60-plus the opportunity to volunteer at least 100 hours and receive a three-hour tuition voucher — for personal use or to give as a gift to an individual enrolled or planning to enroll at BGSU.

  • Kanwischer helps boost visibility, reputation of BGSU art programs Nov 9, 2017 1:00 PM Bowling Green State University's new School of Art director has been named to two prestigious national association boards and is using that to boost the school's visibility and reputation across the country.

  • International Education Week Nov 8, 2017 2:13 PM Presented by International Programs and Partnerships, the week is a community celebration of global culture and diversity, with free activities open to all, and opportunities to learn about everything from international careers to international travel.

  • Immigrant Ohio conference looks at 'Refugees Past and Present' Nov 7, 2017 11:26 AM Bowling Green State University will host a one-day conference Nov. 14 that addresses the global refugee crisis, featuring refugee stories of displacement, settling refugees and the future of the global refugee situation.

  • Valerie Newell '75 recognized by Barron's as best financial advisor in state Nov 5, 2017 7:12 PM Valerie Newell ’75 was named top advisor in Ohio and No. 4 in the Top 100 Women's Advisors by Barron’s for the second consecutive year. The chairman and managing director of Riverpoint Capital Management also was ranked by Barron's as the No. 14 independent investment advisor in the nation.

  • Stevens explores using virtual reality for real learning Nov 1, 2017 2:40 PM Mark Stevens, an education technology instructor in BGSU’s College of Education and Human Development, is pioneering new ways to incorporate virtual reality technology in education. His students, all of whom are studying to become teachers, work with him to develop the best ways to implement learning techniques into VR games.

  • A taste for helping others Oct 27, 2017 3:30 PM Matthew Hohler ’16 took an unconventional career route with his master’s degree in public health degree from BGSU. He helped form Levanta Coffee, now known as Farmers First Coffee Co., which set out to improve the lives of impoverished coffee farmers in Peru and Honduras by bypassing the middlemen to increase coffee growers’ profits by 50 percent.

  • Toledo Public Schools, BGSU develop pathway for students to earn transfer credits Oct 26, 2017 2:30 PM Toledo Public Schools and BGSU have developed a pathway for TPS aerospace students to earn transfer credits to the University. The partnership will provide a seamless pathway between the Aerospace and Natural Science Academy of Toledo and associate and bachelor’s degree programs at BGSU.

  • BGSU biologists lead rapid response to surprise algae bloom in Maumee River Oct 25, 2017 4:23 PM Bowling Green State University biologists led a rapid response to a surprise toxic algae bloom on the Maumee River in late September, collecting water samples and genetically identifying cyanobacteria from the Indiana line to Lake Erie to provide Ohio EPA and water quality managers crucial information.

  • Winter Wheat Festival celebrates literary camaraderie Oct 25, 2017 9:00 AM “Winter Wheat: The Mid-American Review Festival of Writing” celebrates its 17th anniversary Nov. 2-4. Winter Wheat will take place on the Bowling Green campus and will include guest readings, nearly 50 writing workshops, Q&A sessions with authors, a book fair of literary journals and presses and an open mic opportunity.

  • Formula for success: Math education faculty earn top grants Oct 24, 2017 4:00 PM Drs. Jonathan Bostic and Gabriel Matney were awarded a combined $2.2 million for research and professional development projects in northwest Ohio schools. The projects are designed to help teachers in northwest Ohio learn new strategies to address their students’ mathematical proficiencies and measure their math problem-solving abilities.

  • ‘Asylum of Darkness’ Oct 21, 2017 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University faculty member Jose Cardenas served as second unit director of photography on the 2017 horror film “Asylum of Darkness,” which is now available. He discusses his role and working with BGSU alumni and what’s next for him in the industry.

  • Mruk named fellow of American Psychological Association Oct 20, 2017 2:34 PM Professor of Teaching Excellence Dr. Christopher Mruk, professor of psychology at BGSU Firelands College, was granted the status of fellow by the American Psychological Association (APA) this summer in its Humanistic Psychology division. Fellows are nominated by peers in the organization and must pass review by the APA Fellows Committee.

  • Real-World Education Oct 19, 2017 12:55 PM Executive in Residence Dr. Patrick Love shares lessons in student affairs with HESA graduate students.

  • Jake Heggie guest resident for Creative Minds Oct 17, 2017 1:30 PM BGSU will host opera composer-pianist Jake Heggie as its guest resident for the Edwin H. Simmons Creative Minds Series Oct. 22-24 at The Wolfe Center for the Arts. Heggie will be engaged with arts students during his residency as he lends his perspective to aspiring performers and composers.

  • BGSU recognizes inaugural 10 Under 10 honorees Oct 16, 2017 11:00 AM From teachers and thinkers, to entrepreneurs and creators, leaders and visionaries, risk takers and dreamers, recent Falcon alumni are changing lives for the world. To honor the accomplishments of our recent alumni, the BGSU 10 Under 10 Award has established in 2017. The inaugural class was honored during Homecoming on Oct. 14.

  • BGSU named to the 2017 Class of Excellence in Assessment Oct 16, 2017 12:30 AM BGSU has been named to the 2017 Class of Excellence in Assessment for achievement and commitment to student learning outcomes assessment. The University is one of five designees in the national program aimed at recognizing a comprehensive assessment of student learning outcomes as a means to advance student success.

  • BGSU premieres Changing Lives for the World Campaign Oct 16, 2017 12:15 AM More than 350 guests attended the premiere of BGSU’s Changing Lives for the World comprehensive campaign Oct. 13. The special event highlighted four campaign priorities: scholarships to support students in all majors, endowed faculty and staff positions to recruit and retain outstanding educators and coaches, creating state-of-the-art facilities and named academic programs and units.

  • 2017 Academy of Distinguished Alumni honored during Homecoming Oct 16, 2017 12:00 AM The 2017 Academy of Distinguished Alumni ceremony was held on Oct. 12 in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Recognized were Gregory L. Forte ’76, Asim Husain ’95, Robert “Bob” B. Rothermel ’65, Julie A. Schmelzle ’86 and Dr. Tom Shehab ’90.

  • New Music and Art Festival brings leading artists to BGSU Oct 13, 2017 4:06 PM The 38th annual Bowling Green State University New Music and Art Festival will showcase the work of more than 30 guest composers and performers Oct. 18-21. This year's featured guests include composers Steven Mackey and Sarah Kirkland Snider, guest ensemble Latitude 49, and a special performance by vocalist Shara Nova.

  • BGSU trustees support progress of academic programs, campus improvements Oct 13, 2017 3:45 PM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees at its Oct. 13 meeting continued to lay the groundwork for academic programming and campus capital projects that will enhance student learning and career preparedness.

  • Trio of presentations to address nuclear war and world peace Oct 11, 2017 3:53 PM "Seeking Peace in the Nuclear Era: A Peace Symposium" will be held Oct. 16-19, addressing the dangers of nuclear war and threats to peace facing the world today. Dr. Thomas Snitch gives the Hiroko Nakamoto Peace Lecture; the other speakers will be Gwynne Dyer and Keiko Ogura and Setsuko Thurlow.

  • Always ready for a challenge Oct 6, 2017 4:00 PM Jeff Boutelle, a 1985 graduate of BGSU, has used his wide-based education and yearning to take on challenges to make a significant impact at such companies as Procter & Gamble, Abbott, Nestle, Ernst & Young and University Hospitals of Cleveland. He now leads Pharmavite as its new CEO.

  • Solungga Liu to perform at the Library of Congress Sep 29, 2017 10:02 AM Little did pianist Solungga Liu dream seven years ago when she released a CD of music by the late composer Charles Griffes that it would result in her being invited to perform at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. But that’s what the BGSU professor will do Nov. 4.

  • Dr. Julia Wildschutte is taking a new look at the canine genome Sep 29, 2017 9:30 AM Dr. Julia Wildschutte, an assistant professor of biological sciences at Bowling Green State University, is taking a new look at the canine genome, and her research is beginning to reveal that some long-held held beliefs about what it contains may not be entirely accurate.

  • Milestones: A Celebration of BGSU School of Art Alumni and 25 Years of Digital Arts at BGSU Sep 27, 2017 4:46 PM The artwork of more than 100 BGSU School of Art alumni will be featured in Milestones: A Celebration of BGSU School of Art Alumni and 25 Years of Digital Arts at BGSU, which opens Sept. 30. The Milestones exhibition will open at 7 p.m. in the Dorothy Uber Bryan Gallery Lobby in the Fine Arts Center.

  • Executives in residence join BGSU Sep 27, 2017 3:46 PM Bowling Green State University will welcome three executives in residence starting this semester as part of the University’s executive-in-residence program, which brings thought leaders and industry experts to campus to enrich student learning, aid in faculty development and engage with alumni.

  • Crawford to join BGSU as executive in residence Sep 25, 2017 12:00 PM Longtime sports broadcaster and BGSU alumnus Jay Crawford '87 has joined the University as an executive in residence. Jay Crawford will share his journey with students, faculty, staff and the community.

  • BGSU celebrates NCFMR’s 10th anniversary Sep 22, 2017 3:15 PM The National Center for Family and Marriage Research is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. It has put BGSU at the forefront of setting the nation’s agenda for the topics, and was the first federally funded center for this type of research.

  • Root to lead Society for Conservation Biology North America Sep 20, 2017 2:54 PM Dr. Karen Root, an associate professor of conservation biology at Bowling Green State University, was recently elected to the leadership of the Society for Conservation Biology North America. She will serve as president-elect for two years, then president for two years and finally past-present for another two years. 

  • ‘Spatial Literacy’ exhibit shows relationship between art, science Sep 15, 2017 3:01 PM Dr. Anita Simic, assistant professor of geoscience, and some of her students are hosting a one-day art exhibit that combines science and art. The images are the result of satellite data collected by remote sensing equipment and turned into vibrant, visual images of Earth's features.

  • American Brass Quintet to perform, teach as Hansen artists Sep 13, 2017 3:34 PM The American Brass Quintet will visit Bowling Green State University Sept. 20-22 to present a free public concert and share their musical and professional wisdom as this year’s artists in residence for the Dorothy E. and DuWayne H. Hansen Musical Arts Series.

  • Alumna to join BGSU as Title IX officer Sep 11, 2017 7:00 AM The University has hired an experienced administrator with a background in Title IX and student affairs to serve in the new position of assistant vice president for student affairs/Title IX officer. Jennifer McCary will join BGSU in January, Dr. Thomas Gibson, vice president for student affairs and vice provost, announced Sept. 8.

  • BGSU recognizes donors at celebratory weekend events Sep 11, 2017 7:00 AM More than 300 members of the Falcon Family joined BGSU on Sept. 8 and 9 to be recognized for their philanthropic support of the University. On Friday evening, President Mary Ellen Mazey hosted a reception for members of the BGSU’s Donor Recognition Societies.

  • Hot chilies can play role in appetite control, Ludy finds Sep 6, 2017 2:52 PM Dr. Mary-Jon Ludy, an associate professor of food and nutrition at Bowling Green State University, studies the effects of hot chili peppers on appetite, energy expenditure, and the length of time between impulses to eat. She was quoted in a recent CNN story about foods that suppress appetite.

  • Hudson entrepreneur appointed as BGSU trustee Sep 6, 2017 2:52 PM Ohio Gov. John Kasich has appointed Drew Forhan of Hudson, Ohio, to the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees for a nine-year term. The BGSU Board of Trustees elected Trustee Megan Newlove of Bowling Green the chair of the board and Trustee Daniel Keller of Huron, Ohio, vice chair for 2017-18.

  • Clune pursues path to CDIS research career through Honors Project Sep 6, 2017 9:00 AM Tarynn Clune has been committed to serving individuals with dementia since she was 16 years old. She worked in a memory care facility from that young age, and developed a compassion for this often-neglected population that led to her selecting Communication Sciences and Disorders (CDIS) l as her major.

  • BGSU geophysicist studies water’s impact on Earth’s crust Sep 5, 2017 11:42 AM Bowling Green State University geophysicist Yuning Fu is doing research on the Earth's crust and how surface water impacts tectonic activity, such as earthquakes. He was a co-author of a paper published in Science in June, and is now part of a NASA ESI grant.

  • Alumnus always on target Sep 5, 2017 9:27 AM BGSU’s national championships hold a very proud place in the University’s history, but few know about the national title the ROTC Rifle Team won in 1963. Ed Fell ’65 was part of that championship team before going on to serve as a decorated career as a pilot.

  • The Spirit of Innovation Aug 31, 2017 1:07 PM Dr. Larry Benz '84 embodies BGSU's spirit of innovation. He links the creative approach fostered at the University to his own success as well as BGSU's path forward in the changing landscape of higher education.

  • Whitfield recognized for Parkinson’s research, student engagement Aug 30, 2017 2:48 PM Dr. Jason Whitfield, an assistant professor of communication sciences and disorders, has won the 2017-18 Clyde R. Willis Faculty Development Award in the College of Health and Human Services for his research and publishing in the area of motor speech production as affected by Parkinson’s disease and his engagement of students in research.

  • BGSU teams with Wood County to monitor mosquitoes Aug 28, 2017 9:00 AM The Wood County Health District received a $17,696 grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to study mosquitoes. The health district contracted with BGSU to assist in its mosquito surveillance project. Dr. Dan Pavuk and two undergraduate biology students have been working on the project all summer.

  • Alumna launches business venture with collaboration and expertise assistance from the Hamilton Center and entrepreneurial students Aug 25, 2017 4:46 PM What differentiates the BGSU business program from other University programs are the resources it provides to alumni to develop and start business ventures that impact the regional economy and the curriculum focused on hands-on and collaborative learning opportunities which immerse students in real-world business projects.

  • Alumnus opens innovative doors to success for U.S. manufacturing company Aug 25, 2017 4:42 PM A 1983 graduate of BGSU is going beyond business as usual and says success can be embodied in a Michelangelo quote he likes - “The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.”

  • Dzur to be honored for advancing democracy Aug 25, 2017 9:00 AM Dr. Albert Dzur, professor of political science and philosophy at Bowling Green State University, is the winner of the 2017 Laurence and Lynne Brown Democracy Medal from the McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State University.

  • ACTION prepares future science and math teachers Aug 23, 2017 1:43 PM Part of the Choose Ohio First initiative, Science and Math Education in ACTION at BGSU recruits outstanding Ohio students who want to become science or mathematics teachers and provides them four-year scholarships and an intensive curriculum rich in subject content and pedagogy.

  • Leading by example Aug 23, 2017 1:00 PM For decades, BGSU's education programs have been turning out exceptional educators who go on to impact lives around the nation. Dr. Rachel Shelley ’94 is one of those proud graduates, and her exceptional work as a high school principal recently earned her the title of Florida Principal of the Year.

  • BGSU alumna a top woman to watch in tech Aug 14, 2017 1:00 AM Inc. Magazine recently named Tiffany Poeppelman ’08 one of “30 Inspirational Women to Watch in Tech in 2017.” Poeppelman, who majored in psychology, is a senior sales performance consultant in sales readiness for LinkedIn, based in London after having served as an evaluation project manager at Google.

  • BGSU forged ties with young African leaders Aug 9, 2017 1:48 PM BGSU hosted 25 fellows of the Mandela-Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders Institute for six weeks. From all over sub-Saharan Africa, they lived and studied together at the University, led by institute directors Drs. V Jane Rosser, Dr. Christopher Frey, and Distinguished Service Professor Kefa Otiso.

  • Signing Off Aug 8, 2017 9:00 AM July 2017 was the end of an era at WEWS-TV, Channel 5 in Cleveland. News anchors Leon Bibb and Lee Jordan signed off for the very last time after a combined 52 years at the television news station.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: First cohort completes BGSU M.A. strategic communication specialization Aug 7, 2017 12:15 AM The Master of Arts in communication with a specialization in strategic communication was started in 2015 and was geared at professionals in the media and communication industry to help them navigate the changing industry. In August 2017, the first cohort of students is graduating with the degree.

  • ‘Grit’ is the success factor Aug 7, 2017 12:00 AM August commencement speaker Brady Young, a 1982 graduate in business, advises students to apply determination to be successful in their lives. Young is principal owner of Strategic Risk Solutions and serves as its president and CEO. SRS sets up and manages insurance companies for various business and institutions.

  • Kolla shared knowledge, conducted research as Fulbright-Nehru Scholar in India Aug 2, 2017 1:57 PM Dr. Sri Kolla, a professor of electronics and computer engineering technology, spent four months teaching and researching as a Fulbright-Nehru Scholar, traveling from the far south of India to the heights of Nepal. His fellowship grant was “Smart Grid: Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Electric Energy Systems Operation and Control.”

  • New professorship in computer science awarded to Chao Jul 26, 2017 3:15 PM A new professorship in software engineering made possible by prominent BGSU alumni has been awarded to an accomplished member of the Department of Computer Science. Dr. Joseph Chao, associate professor and chair of the department, has been named the inaugural Shantanu and Reni Narayen Endowed Professor.

  • BGSU’s Tonya Rider lends talents to ‘Cold Justice’ Jul 24, 2017 10:54 AM Students in BGSU’s criminal justice program are the beneficiaries of Tonya Rider’s vast experience working as a homicide investigator. Now, viewers of the TV show “Cold Justice” also will be able to learn from her expertise. Rider, an instructor who teaches forensic investigations, retired from the Toledo Police Department in 2016.

  • Biking the U.S. for MS Jul 24, 2017 12:00 AM Bowling Green State University alumnae Kaylyn Messenger and Amanda Piorkowski are almost done with a 4,295-mile journey across the country to raise awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis. This is the first leg of a trip that will take them from Maine to Seattle to San Diego to Florida.

  • Wallach returns to Indonesia for Indonesian-language edition of his seminal book Jul 19, 2017 1:53 PM Dr. Jeremy Wallach, a professor of popular culture, has just returned from Indonesia, where he gave presentations related to the publication of an Indonesian-language edition of his 2008 book, “Modern Noise, Fluid Genres: Popular Music in Indonesia 1997-2001.” Wallach spoke at the American Embassy in Jakarta and at a seminar.

  • Lake Erie teaches important lessons to BGSU faculty Jul 17, 2017 7:00 AM An intrepid group of BGSU faculty administrators set sail to learn more about hands-on STEM education and undergraduate research. They learned from Dr. George Bullerjahn how to collect samples for water quality testing and about University research into the toxic algae that often invades Lake Erie and Sandusky Bay.

  • Principal power Jul 17, 2017 7:00 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Michael Hernandez, a principal at one of the most diverse high schools in Wisconsin, was recently named one of the state’s most powerful Latinos. After more than 20 years in education, there’s still a lot he wants to accomplish.

  • World Languages and Cultures promotes linguistic and cultural competence Jul 12, 2017 12:22 PM A new department formed by the merging of two units in the College of Arts and Sciences underscores BGSU’s commitment to global literacy. World Languages and Cultures combines the former departments of German, Russian and East Asian Languages (GREAL) and Romance and Classical Studies (ROCS).

  • Research may disrupt the canon of Renaissance art history Jul 12, 2017 12:20 PM Dr. Allie Terry-Fritsch, an associate professor of art history in the BGSU School of Art, has received a prestigious 2017 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Stipend to support the completion of her book titled “Cosimo de’Medici, Fra Angelico, and the Public Library of San Marco.”

  • City of Dreams Jul 10, 2017 12:15 AM Los Angeles is often called the City of Dreams, but it was the nightmare of Hurricane Katrina that ultimately charted Nicole Lovince’s course to her current home. The BGSU alumna is an actress, vocalist, casting director and assistant director; one of her first roles was Kori in “Pitch Perfect.”

  • Optimal aging studies examine emerging issues Jun 28, 2017 2:54 PM To help expand our understanding of the needs of the older generation, the University’s Optimal Aging Institute is supporting research projects including studies of LGBTQ individuals in senior living facilities and people who had planned to retire but who for financial reasons cannot.

  • BGSU is leader of forensic science education in Ohio Jun 23, 2017 11:06 AM As the Center for the Future of Forensic Science at Bowling Green State University nears its three-year anniversary, Director Jon Sprague looks at the success of the program and how the center has helped put BGSU at the forefront of forensic science education in Ohio.

  • Trustees set stage for fall semester Jun 22, 2017 2:01 PM At its final meeting of the academic year on June 22, the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees took steps to prepare for 2017-18. One college will begin the year with a new name that better expresses its mission and vision. The trustees approved the renaming of the College of Business Administration to simply the College of Business, which is broader and does not limit its identity.

  • Bringing the past full circle Jun 20, 2017 2:41 PM Alumna Anne Tait ’94 used a Gettysburg residency as inspiration for her creations based on memorial art. A noted expert on gravestone studies, Tait layers intricate embroidery with images from memorials, combining historical formats and materials with modern technology to create a haunting series of artworks.

  • 2017 Summer Reading List: Robin Yocum Jun 19, 2017 7:00 AM Whether you’re hitting the beach or relaxing on the porch swing, summer can be a great time to catch up on some reading. To help you get started, we’ve asked BGSU faculty and alumni for suggestions. Tune in throughout the summer as we share their top picks.

  • BGSU art students help paint Toledo murals Jun 16, 2017 12:31 PM Fifteen art students from Bowling Green State University help spruce up Toledo neighborhoods as part of senior lecturer Gordon Ricketts' special topics class in mural painting. The two-week workshop is in its eighth year.

  • BGSU receives $750,000 Department of Higher Education innovation program award Jun 15, 2017 4:01 PM The Ohio Department of Higher Education has awarded BGSU with $750,000 for its PK-16 Pathways of Promise project. The award was part of $5 million provided for projects that will enhance the quality of higher education throughout the state while making it more affordable for students.

  • Study shows Toledo water crisis may be linked to virus infection Jun 14, 2017 11:53 AM BGSU biologists Drs. Michael McKay, the Patrick L. and Debra Scheetz Ryan Professor of Biology, and George Bullerjahn, Professor of Research Excellence, are part of a team whose research has discovered that a virus may have played a role in the 2014 Lake Erie toxic algae bloom.

  • In Style Jun 12, 2017 7:00 AM BGSU alumna Dawnn Karen ’10 is pioneering a new field, fashion psychology, defined as styling from the inside out by bridging the gap between perception and reality. The psychology graduate has expanded this concept into an academic field now educating students from around the world.

  • Making the news Jun 12, 2017 7:00 AM From covering breaking news on major events, to flying with the Air Force on a humanitarian mission, to meeting the president for dinner at the White House, it has been a whirlwind of a career for news anchor and reporter Blair Miller ’98.

  • Thomas Muir vessel acquired by Toledo Museum of Art Jun 6, 2017 11:19 AM The Toledo Museum of Art has purchased a vessel made by award-winning metalsmith Thomas Muir, Distinguished Artist Professor. Muir is head of the jewelry and metalsmithing area in the BGSU School of Art. “Cycladic Figure Impregnated” is the second in a series he created between the mid-1980s and ’90s; the first is in the Art Institute of Chicago.

  • Hooked on hockey Jun 5, 2017 7:00 AM Steve Mears ’02, who majored in telecommunications at BGSU, was named the TV play-by-play announcer for the Pittsburgh Penguins. After serving as host of “NHL Now” on the NHL Network, Mears will begin his tenure as voice of the Penguins starting in the 2017-18 season.

  • Ray Browne legacy is the heart of popular culture research institute Jun 5, 2017 7:00 AM Two dozen national and international scholars visited Bowling Green State University's Ray and Pat Browne Library for Popular Culture Studies and the Music Library and Bill Schurk Music Archives to add depth and details to their popular culture research.

  • Scherer and Jabs’ ‘Cooperative Wisdom’ wins gold Nautilus Award Jun 1, 2017 8:00 AM “Cooperative Wisdom: Bringing People Together When Things Fall Apart,” by Dr. Donald Scherer, professor emeritus of philosophy, and BGSU alumna Carolyn Jabs, a journalist and author, is the recipient of a gold Nautilus Award. The Nautilus awards recognize books that transcend barriers of culture, gender, race and class.

  • BGSU, Toledo Opera partner to bring beauty of opera to youth May 29, 2017 7:00 AM A team of Bowling Green State University students from digital arts, graphic design, computer science and music composition collaborated with the Toledo Opera to create a video game to educate and entertain youth about the opera "The Magic Flute."

  • BGSU alumnus Robin Yocum finalist for Edgar Allen Poe Award May 25, 2017 9:50 AM Robin Yocum '78 was a recent finalist for the 2017 Edgar Allen Poe Awards, presented by the Mystery Writers of America. Yocum, a journalism major at BGSU, was in the running for Best Paperback Original for his novel "A Brilliant Death."

  • Snyder, McLaughlin maintain high standards May 24, 2017 4:11 PM University Animal Facilities technicians Michael McLaughlin and Robert Snyder won the 2017 Classified Staff Team Award for their care and skill in maintaining facilities, enabling faculty and students to conduct animal research, and ensuring BGSU remains in compliance with federal regulations.

  • Army veteran destined for leadership in fire service May 22, 2017 7:30 AM Charles Swank, a full-time firefighter near Dublin, Ohio, a devoted husband, and father of five enrolled in BGSU's Fire Administration program to put himself in the best position to be promoted in the career in which he is destined to succeed.

  • Falcon Proud May 18, 2017 2:38 PM When Bianca Hutchinson ’06 talks about her mom attending BGSU, she sheds tears of joy and is nothing but proud. It’s like how a parent would speak of their own child, but in this case, it’s a child bragging about her own mother, Marisa Hutchinson ’15, ’16.

  • Faculty Mentor Awards presented to Larsen, Ludy May 17, 2017 12:57 PM Undergraduate researchers and the faculty who inspired them were honored May 2 following the April 22 Undergraduate Research Symposium. Hosted by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, this year’s event had 30 percent more participants than last year’s and included 137 presentations (110 posters and 27 oral presentations).

  • BGSU receives NEH grant to expand migration studies May 12, 2017 1:57 PM BGSU has been awarded major funding under a new grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. “Understanding Migration: Local and Global Perspectives,” co-authored by Dr. Christina Guenther, world languages and cultures, and Dr. Vibha Bhalla, ethnic studies, has been funded for the full amount of $100,000.

  • 2016 Golden Falcon Inductees May 12, 2017 1:53 PM BGSU alumni who have been graduates for 50 or more years were welcomed back to campus on May 9, 2017, for a day of reunion activities and an induction ceremony.

  • Alumni Summer College May 12, 2017 1:39 PM Falcon alumni and friends attended the second annual BGSU alumni Summer College on May 10-12, 2017, for more than 30 non-credit courses, field trips and even living in a residence hall.

  • From class clown to executive dean May 8, 2017 9:05 AM BGSU alumnus William MacDonald, executive dean of regional campuses at the Ohio State University, addressed candidates at the Firelands commencement Saturday, sharing stories of his time on campus and how they shaped him from a class clown into an engaged citizen.

  • Lifetime goals: Be successful, happy, significant May 8, 2017 8:54 AM Anthony Rucci has three degrees from BGSU, and during a commencement ceremony May 5 he bestowed upon the Class of 2017 three wishes: Be successful, happy and significant. Rucci addressed the Graduate College and the colleges of Health and Human Services, Musical Arts, and Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering.

  • Be a beacon May 8, 2017 8:47 AM U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral June Ryan ’84 addressed degree candidates in the College of Arts and Sciences at BGSU's commencement May 6. Ryan received her degree in marine biology and went on to make history in the military. She encouraged graduates to use their degrees to amplify and focus their talents.

  • Promise of possibilities May 8, 2017 8:44 AM BGSU alumna Susan Mucciarone addressed candidates at the commencement program for the colleges of Business Administration and Education and Human Development Saturday afternoon, speaking about the possibilities that lay before them.

  • ‘This University is home to me’ May 8, 2017 8:37 AM Top economist Dr. William (Bill) Easterly takes great pleasure in proving that the East Coast doesn’t have anything on the Midwest when it comes to intellectualism. Easterly was honored at Bowling Green State University’s College of Arts and Sciences commencement May 6 with an honorary doctorate of social sciences.

  • BGSU foundation for real estate success May 8, 2017 8:28 AM David Winstanley first made his mark in chemistry, but it was real estate where he realized his real estate dream. Winstanley received an honorary Doctorate of Business Administration at BGSU’s of Business Administration exercises May 6. He graduated from BGSU in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Chemistry.

  • BGSU board approves new, forward-looking degree programs May 8, 2017 8:00 AM Innovative new programs at the University will increase opportunities for students to engage in international settings. The BGSU Board of Trustees at its May 5 meeting approved additions and changes to academic programs, along with faculty tenure and promotion and a new structure for learning communities.

  • Smith memoir recalls life of a ‘working class writer’ May 3, 2017 1:53 PM Dr. Larry Smith, professor emeritus of humanities and English at BGSU Firelands, has recently released a memoir, “The Thick of Thin: Memoirs of a Working-Class Writer,” published by Bottom Dog Press. Smith shares his memories of youth in Ohio’s Appalachian country and his and his wife’s journey as they moved north.

  • Achievement honored at 288th BGSU commencement May 3, 2017 1:51 PM Degree candidates at the University’s commencement ceremonies Friday (May 5) and Saturday (May 6) heard from alumni who have gone on to distinguished careers in academia, the Coast Guard and the financial services industry. The Bowling Green campus held three ceremonies, all in the Stroh Center.

  • BGSU to host 3rd annual New Music Gathering May 1, 2017 2:00 PM BGSU’s MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music (MACCM) and College of Musical Arts will host the third annual New Music Gathering May 11-13. The event brings contemporary musicians, artists, administrators and musicologists together to meet, talk and foster relationships in the new music community.

  • Class of 2017 Success Stories: Feeling at home in audiology at BGSU May 1, 2017 7:00 AM Sarah Pilkington grew up in Napoleon, Ohio, just 30 minutes outside of Bowling Green, so she wasn’t too sure if BGSU was the right choice for her. Pilkington, however, visited the University on a preview day and fell in love with the campus and her major, CDIS.

  • Hamilton Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership one of 20 centers worldwide recognized by AACSB Apr 27, 2017 10:36 AM AACSB International, the world’s largest global education network, has recognized Bowling Green State University’s College of Business Administration for its commitment to creating and incubating cutting-edge business innovations and fostering entrepreneurship in the next generation of business leaders. BGSU is the only entrepreneurship center in Ohio, and one of just 20 entrepreneurship centers around the globe, to earn this distinction.

  • Online Textbook Network yields benefits, reduces student costs Apr 26, 2017 3:08 PM BGSU is adding a new option to help students avoid the “sticker shock” of expensive textbooks and the strain that purchasing them can place on their budgets. The University Libraries has joined the Online Textbook Network, which promotes access, affordability and student success through the use of free, open textbooks.

  • Current, former players get a leg up at NFL Sports Media Boot Camp Apr 24, 2017 4:28 PM Dick Maxwell ’70 got to show off BGSU’s Michael & Sara Kuhlin Center to current and former professional football players April 19-22 during the fifth annual NFL Boot Camp: Sports Media. The Kuhlin Center is BGSU’s home of the School of Media and Communication, which debuted in Fall 2016.

  • BGSU biology program on the hunt for phages Apr 24, 2017 1:31 PM The Bowling Green State University biology department is working with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to implement an introductory biology course that offers research experience. BGSU is one of 10 institutions invited to partner for the next five years with the HHMI.

  • Visiting Professors Create Cross-Cultural Connections Apr 24, 2017 8:43 AM Instructors from Thailand and China visit BGSU to exchange and build on ideas for teaching and research.

  • Hans Wildschutte’s work with undergraduate researchers honored Apr 19, 2017 3:05 PM Dr. Hans Wildschutte, biological sciences, received the 2017 Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work. The award recognizes innovative basic research/creative work conducted by individual faculty members in collaboration with undergraduate students and supports collaboration with additional students.

  • Hans Wildschutte receives support for research Apr 19, 2017 2:42 PM Biologist Dr. Hans Wildschutte has received the Outstanding Early Career Award for his pioneering research into antibiotic resistance and an innovative, population-based approach to studying interactions between microbial communities. The award enhances the academic career of junior faculty by providing discretionary funds for the support of future scholarly activities.

  • 'Designer-citizen-teacher’ Stucker models power of design Apr 19, 2017 1:33 PM Graphic design division chair Jenn Stucker was presented the 2017 Outstanding Early Career Award at the Faculty Excellence Awards April 13 in recognition of her artistic achievement and engagement. The award is designed to enhance the academic career of junior faculty by providing discretionary funds for the support of future scholarly activities.

  • Magsamen-Conrad’s work with undergraduates is recognized with Blinn Award Apr 19, 2017 12:51 PM Dr. Kate Magsamen-Conrad, assistant professor in the Department of Communication at BGSU, received the 2017 Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work. The award recognizes innovative basic research/creative work conducted by individual faculty members in collaboration with undergraduate students and supports collaboration with additional students.

  • Myers honored for comprehensive service to students Apr 19, 2017 11:23 AM Dr. Holly Myers’ commitment to student success has earned her a Faculty Excellence Award. She received the Academic Advising and Mentoring Excellence Award, which recognizes faculty or staff members who contribute to the educational development of undergraduate students through effective academic advising and mentoring.

  • BGSU’s Dr. Moira van Staaden one of two recipients of the 2017 Olscamp Research Award Apr 19, 2017 11:18 AM Dr. Moira van Staaden, biological sciences, is the recipient of the 2017 Olscamp Research Award for her outstanding scholarly accomplishments during the previous three years. She has received almost $5 million in grant funding and is promoting quantitative literacy among BGSU undergraduates, and was a 2015-16 visiting scholar in education at Harvard University.

  • Guzzo honored for robust record of research, publishing Apr 19, 2017 11:15 AM Dr. Karen Guzzo, sociology, received the 2017 Olscamp Research Award for her leadership in the field of sociology. 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.

  • Reaching out, growing within Apr 17, 2017 9:01 AM Dr. Brett Holden, theatre and film, has won the David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service, in honor of his outstanding work in service-learning and civic engagement. It was presented by Ohio Campus Compact, a nonprofit membership organization of 41 Ohio colleges and universities.

  • Faculty Senate Community Involvement Award Apr 14, 2017 2:30 PM The work of Dr. Mariana Mitova, apparel merchandising and product development, with a local sports organization for children and young adults with disabilities has positively impacted hundreds of students and families, and has earned her the Faculty Senate Community Involvement Award.

  • Faculty Senate Distinguished Service Award Apr 14, 2017 2:30 PM Dr. Mary Natvig, musicology, received the 2017 Faculty Senate Distinguished Service Award for her longtime commitment and dedication to student mentoring and advising, undergraduate education, and support for the arts. The honor included a $1,000 cash prize and a reserved parking spot for a year.

  • Faculty Senate Unit Recognition Award Apr 14, 2017 2:30 PM The Department of Sociology was recognized for its outstanding contributions to education with the 2017 Faculty Senate Unit Recognition Award, because of its dedication to undergraduate research. Its nationally recognized faculty are seeking funding to support undergraduate students through paid positions on their research project teams.

  • Faculty Senate leadership Award Apr 14, 2017 2:30 PM Dr. Nathan Richardson, chair of the Department of Romance and Classical Studies, received the 2017 Faculty Senate recognition for Chair/School Director Leadership. Richardson was credited with providing wise leadership during the process of merging with the Department of German, Russian and East Asian Languages.

  • President’s Award for Collaborative Research and Creative Work Apr 14, 2017 2:30 PM Dr. Sue Carter Wood, director of the rhetoric and writing doctoral program, led an archival research project that supports both education and the preservation of BGSU history. In recognition of this effort, she received a President’s Award for Collaborative Research and Creative Work at the 2017 Faculty Excellence Awards.

  • Professor of Creative Arts Excellence Apr 14, 2017 2:30 PM Dr. Mikel Kuehn, a professor of composition in the College of Musical Arts, was named the 2017 Professor of Creative Arts Excellence at the Faculty Excellence Awards April 13.

  • Professor of Research Excellence Apr 14, 2017 2:30 PM Dr. Cynthia Baron, Department of Theatre and Film, was named a Professor of Research Excellence at the Faculty Excellence Awards April 13. A prolific scholar, she is internationally recognized for her scholarship in film studies, particularly in the areas of acting and stardom.

  • Professor of Service Excellence Apr 14, 2017 2:30 PM Dr. Kefa Otiso, geography, has applied his academic expertise, life experience and professional skills to improving life or others. The University named him a Professor of Service Excellence, for faculty who have established national and international recognition through professional service, public service and/or external engagement through their work at BGSU.

  • Earth Week 2017 Apr 12, 2017 2:15 PM Inspiring the community to take “Action Today for a Better Tomorrow” is the goal of Earth Week 2017 (April 17-21). The week includes the popular annual Eco-Fair, guest lectures, an environmental-themed film, a tree planting and the regular Friday Night Lights. All events are free and open to the community.

  • BGSU students pitch business ideas during The Hatch Apr 7, 2017 4:48 PM BGSU student entrepreneurs vied for funds to launch their businesses in a format similar to the television show “Shark Tank” during The Hatch on April 6. This is the fifth year for the event in which alumni investors make equity investments providing real money for students to launch real businesses.

  • ‘Well Born’ heads toward premiere Apr 7, 2017 3:04 PM The Studio Experience class offers BGSU students in film production the opportunity to take part in making a short film, and to play a variety of roles over the course of its three semesters, from pre-production to production to post-production. This year’s film is “Well Born,” a science fiction tale.

  • ‘Our Dear Bowling Green’ Apr 6, 2017 3:18 PM Alumnus Cory Breth credits his BGSU family with helping him to start his music career. The 2012 graduate has recorded two albums and performed with well-known bands. He’s also a Spanish teacher and worship leader.

  • Three inducted into Hamilton Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Hall of Fame Apr 6, 2017 3:05 PM Three Bowling Green State University alumni were inducted into the 2017 Hamilton Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Hall of Fame on April 5 in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union during Entrepreneurship Week.

  • STEM faculty develop creative approaches to boost student learning Apr 5, 2017 2:52 PM Faculty at BGSU and Owens Community College are developing novel approaches to undergraduate teaching. Next semester, eight innovative projects will begin, with Venture grants from Project SEA Change: Improving Instruction and Enhancing Student Success in the STEM Disciplines, a $3 million National Science Foundation grant received by Dr. Moira van Staaden.

  • BGSU alumna keeps BGSU graduates in the supply chain Apr 3, 2017 10:26 AM As a 1998 graduate with a degree in Purchasing & Materials Management/Production & Operations Management, Amanda Christian is the vice president and corporate director of procurement for a major government contractor. She received a sound education at BGSU, and has hired 18 University graduates that bring the same work ethic and foundation to the job.

  • College of Musical Arts celebrates the rare serpent horn in residency, concert Apr 1, 2017 3:00 PM The College of Musical Arts will host a three-day residency on the serpent, featuring Douglas Yeo, the leading scholar on the instrument. Events include a free public concert, a seminar and a lesson on playing the serpent, plus master classes on the serpent and the trombone.

  • BGSU, Ohio Department of Higher Ed launch ‘Give Back. Go Forward.’ Apr 1, 2017 8:45 AM BGSU and the Ohio Department of Higher Education have launched Give Back. Go Forward., a volunteer initiative that gives community members age 60 and older the opportunity to volunteer at least 100 hours and receive a three-hour tuition voucher.

  • Northwest Ohio to benefit from $8.7 million award, partnership with BGSU Mar 30, 2017 4:44 PM NextTech, a collaborative organization comprised of BGSU, Mercy Health, ProMedica, and the University of Toledo, was awarded a $8.7 million grant as the Entrepreneurial Service Provider (ESP) for Northwest Ohio by the Ohio Third Frontier Board. The grant includes the calendar years 2017 and 2018.

  • BGSU, city of Sandusky create pilot partnership Mar 27, 2017 10:20 AM Bowling Green State University and the city of Sandusky recently kicked off a pilot partnership, the Vital Communities Initiative, which aims to pair BGSU students and faculty members with Ohio communities to identify and address projects that serve the public good.

  • BGSU honors dedicated faculty and staff Mar 24, 2017 4:00 PM Friends and colleagues gathered in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union March 23 to celebrate the years of service to the University of BGSU faculty and staff. The appreciation event honored employees for service ranging from five to 50 years, and those who have recently retired.

  • BGSU Opera Theater brings Kurt Weill’s ‘Street Scene’ to Donnell stage Mar 22, 2017 3:18 PM Northwest Ohio audiences will get to see a rare area production of Kurt Weill’s operatic masterpiece “Street Scene” March 24 and 26. BGSU’s Opera Theater will produce the piece with the help of a $10,000 grant from the Kurt Weill Foundation.

  • 10 alumni honored at College Alumni Awards event Mar 20, 2017 7:00 AM For more than 100 years, Bowling Green State University has celebrated accomplished individuals for service to their professions, their communities and to the University. On March 18, 10 alumni were honored for their contributions at the College Alumni Awards. Alumni were chosen to represent each of the University’s colleges, highlighting the diverse disciplines of a comprehensive university.

  • Arts and Sciences hosts Common Read lectures Mar 17, 2017 3:00 PM The College of Arts and Sciences is hosting two lectures this month featuring alumni whose talks will address the theme of this year’s BGSU Common Read book, “A More Beautiful Question,” by Warren Berger. David Kennedy and Rick Valicenti are the invited speakers for the college’s Common Read lectures.

  • Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 19-25 Mar 17, 2017 3:00 PM Ohio’s Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week provides the opportunity for Ohioans to prepare for the potential of severe weather, including lightning, flooding, flash flooding, tornadoes and extreme heat. BGSU’s Emergency Management offers tips to prepare.

  • Two-day Teaching and Learning Fair to examine ‘How Learning Works’ Mar 15, 2017 3:12 PM “How Learning Works: Strategies for Success’ is the theme of the annual Teaching and Learning Fair. The fair will feature concurrent sessions, a special Collab Lab activity and a keynote address by Dr. Chad Hershock, of Carnegie Mellon University.

  • Family tradition Mar 9, 2017 9:36 AM Michael Gasbarro ’78 looks back at his time at BGSU with fond memories, but, more important, the University is where he learned a vital business lesson. Gasbarro is the CEO of Prime Equipment Group, a family business that manufactures and sells large-scale machines for chicken and turkey processing plants.

  • Westward ho! Mar 9, 2017 9:00 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Randy Haberkamp ’79 turned an interest in journalism into a love for film that continues to this day. Haberkamp is currently the managing director of preservation and foundation programs at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

  • Classroom is a comfortable home for BGSU alumnus Mar 7, 2017 10:51 AM Ray Johnson ’65 left the family farm to get an education, and that launched a career in the academic field that lasted more than four decades. Johnson is grateful that BGSU provided the foundation for his long tenure in education, and has given annually since 1966 to the University.

  • Six women honored at annual award ceremony Mar 6, 2017 10:05 AM BGSU students, faculty and staff who have the excellence, ingenuity and ability to overcome barriers for women were honored at the 4th annual Women of Distinction Awards March 1. The women selected for this honor represent diverse backgrounds, personal characteristics and life experiences. They are also lifelong advocates for promoting equity for women and girls everywhere.

  • Spiritual struggles and mental health Mar 1, 2017 1:23 PM Phrases like “spiritual struggle” and “experiential avoidance” might not typically be heard in everyday conversation, but a short chat with Bowling Green State University psychology professor Dr. Kenneth Pargament and alumna Dr. Carmen Oemig Dworsky explains why they should be. And why they are important concepts for college students to understand.

  • Successful internship paved the way Feb 27, 2017 9:50 AM Rachel Sieracke signed a contract for a job two days before she graduated from BGSU with a degree in Tourism, Leisure and Event Planning (TLEP) in May 2016. Her achievement didn’t come without a lot of hard work — most notably an internship in Washington, D.C. leading into her senior year.

  • Pet Therapy presentation kicks off spring series of Optimal Aging Institute Feb 24, 2017 3:30 PM The first program in the Optimal Aging Institute’s spring series focused on pet therapy and included a demonstration and research by students and faculty, with invited guests and pets. Drs. Cynthia Spitler, gerontology; Christopher Dunn, criminal justice; and community members shared the benefits of animal contact among the elderly and people with disabilities.

  • ‘Get in Formation: Women of Color and Contemporary Activism’ is focus of events Feb 24, 2017 3:30 AM “Activism from Where You Are” is the keynote event in this year’s Women’s History Month celebrations. The overarching theme of the month’s events is “Get in Formation: Women of Color and Contemporary Activism.” Sponsored by the Women’s Center and the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program, there are activities for people of all ages.

  • Superheroes catapult to blockbuster status Feb 23, 2017 12:35 PM Hollywood’s live-action superhero films currently dominate the worldwide box-office, with the characters enjoying more notoriety through their feature film and television depictions than ever before. Professor Jeffrey A. Brown's book argues that this immense popularity reveals deep cultural concerns about politics, gender, ethnicity, patriotism and consumerism after the events of 9/11.

  • González brings intercultural aspect to communication Feb 22, 2017 2:34 PM Dr. Alberto González, chair of the communication studies department in the School of Media and Communication, was named a Distinguished University Professor by the BGSU Board of Trustees at the Feb. 17 meeting. He is a leading scholar in intercultural and Latino/a Studies.

  • Dubow's studies of violence’s effects on children have wide impact Feb 22, 2017 1:45 PM Eric Dubow, a BGSU professor of psychology, was named Distinguished Research Professor by the BGSU Board of Trustees for his groundbreaking research into the effects of childhood violence and its remedies.

  • Broadcasting his future Feb 20, 2017 9:40 AM Evan Pivnick, a media production and studies major at Bowling Green State University, realized his hockey broadcasting dream on Feb. 11 when he called the Falcons’ 3-0 victory over Mercyhurst University with Mike “Doc” Emrick during the 50th anniversary of the Ice Arena.

  • BGSU trustees announce private gifts, approve naming of new College of Business Administration building Feb 17, 2017 3:13 PM Private gifts were announced at the BGSU Board of Trustees meeting Feb. 17 that will reshape the Bowling Green campus as well as the student experience in years to come. The board also took action on room and meal plan rates, changes to the academic calendar and new campus facilities.

  • Maurers make visionary investment Feb 17, 2017 2:13 PM With their significant gift, Robert and Patricia Maurer of Bowling Green are providing major support for the new College of Business Administration building at BGSU campus. In recognition of their generous gift, and longtime support of numerous endeavors, the new CBA facility will be called the Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center.

  • University trustees provide support for essential CBA project Feb 17, 2017 2:08 PM The Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center, the new College of Business Administration building at BGSU, has received support from many people, including members of the University Board of Trustees and their spouses. Through their generous gifts, they have made major gifts to help bring this important project closer to reality.

  • Financial Aid staff puts heart into helping students Feb 15, 2017 4:45 PM Valentine’s Day is made even sweeter each year for student employees in the Office of Student Financial Aid. The entire staff pitches in to hold a scholarship bake sale and raffle to help support their education. The festive table in the Administration Building Feb. 14 was loaded with treats, raffle prizes and clever decorations.

  • Ostrowski receives CAREER Award to support groundbreaking research in photochemistry Feb 15, 2017 2:37 PM The National Science Foundation has awarded BGSU photochemist Dr. Alexis Ostrowski a CAREER grant of nearly $600,000 to fund her research over the next five years. Ostrowski recently received another $250,000 in funding for a second project looking at using the power of light to transform animal waste into fertilizer.

  • Aspiring math teachers multiply their learning with trip to China Feb 15, 2017 11:30 AM A new study abroad course brought a dozen aspiring math teachers from BGSU to China to help their peers at Hunan Normal University implement math camps for middle schoolers.

  • A family affair Feb 13, 2017 2:54 PM On a night that celebrated the past there were two clear winners for the future of the Slater Family Ice Arena: BGSU and the community. Those were the sentiments shared Feb. 11 during the 50th anniversary of the Ice Arena by President Mary Ellen Mazey, Scott Hamilton and Scott Slater.

  • Making safer classrooms Feb 13, 2017 2:49 PM BGSU alumna Dr. Cheryl Lero Jonson is currently doing a comparative analysis researching a common active shooter responses – traditional lockdown compared to A.L.i.C.E., or alert, lockdown, inform, counter and evacuate – to help determine which technique is most successful in keeping people safe in intruder events.

  • Life of activism got its start on campus Feb 8, 2017 2:37 PM Nick Licata, a 1969 political science graduate, helped launch the SDS chapter on campus and then led the student body before his post-graduate work took him to Seattle where he was a progressive member of the city council for 18 years. Licata helped push through legislation related to paid sick leave, the minimum wage, and fair housing. He has released a book titled: “Becoming a Citizen Activist”.

  • Moore to collaborate, expand research as Fulbright Scholar in Sweden Feb 8, 2017 2:00 PM Dr. Paul Moore, biological sciences, has been named a Fulbright Scholar for 2017-18, and will spend six months at Lund University, the highest-ranked university in Sweden. He will be there from September through February 2018. He will collaborate with researchers there, expanding his research and learning new techniques and systems.

  • Dr. Susan K. Lang ‘72 honored as top school superintendent in the state Feb 8, 2017 10:02 AM Dr. Susan K. Lang ’72 was honored as the top school superintendent in Ohio for her outstanding leadership and innovation in education.

  • Dr. Bruce Moss named Music Educator of the Year Feb 3, 2017 9:22 AM Dr. Bruce Moss, a professor and the director of band activities for 23 years in BGSU's College of Musical Arts, was named Ohio Education Association's 2017 Most Outstanding Educator of the Year. The award recognizes an OMEA member each year for outstanding service, dedication and overall contribution to music education.

  • Ray illuminates Glass Pavilion in commemorative book Feb 1, 2017 11:39 AM Dr. Katerina Rüedi Ray, director of BGSU’s School of Art, has contributed one of three main essays in “A Clear Vision: The Glass Pavilion in Context,” published by the Toledo Museum of Art in celebration of the pavilion’s 10th anniversary. Ray wrote on the architectural importance of the transparent structure.

  • Black History Month offers social, scholarly, arts events Feb 1, 2017 8:00 AM A full month of events is planned for February at BGSU in commemoration of Black History Month. In addition to nearly daily student-oriented activities, the University invites the community to participate in numerous events related to culture, history and social issues.

  • Beth Macy '86 explores racism in 'Truevine' Jan 30, 2017 7:00 AM BGSU alumna Beth Macy's best-selling "Truevine" is a tale of greed combatted by a mother’s love and persistence, and the emotional, political and financial effects of racism on a single family in rural Virginia. Her book creates an important and unusual window into understanding racism in contemporary America.

  • Emeritus biology faculty member earns posthumous lifetime achievement award Jan 27, 2017 2:16 PM Dr. William Hann, a longtime BGSU biological sciences professor, had a history of helping others. His dedication to the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) earned him a Lifetime Achievement Award, which was presented posthumously at the Armed Services Blood Program’s annual meeting in October.

  • New cohort to address aspects of strategic plan Jan 20, 2017 1:36 PM Participants in the 2017 Bowling Green Leadership Academy heard from President Mary Ellen Mazey about qualities of leadership and BGSU’s challenges and successes at the first meeting of the semester. They will develop their own leadership skills and apply them to moving forward the University’s strategic plan.

  • BGSU alumnus assists in University’s quest to become ‘StormReady’ Jan 18, 2017 9:00 AM As part of its efforts to become a StormReady University, BGSU’s Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Management Office has purchased 200 emergency alert weather radios at a wholesale price thanks to alumnus Karl Strauss ’76, the owner of Alert Works Ltd., which provided the radios.

  • Sociology research supported by nearly $2 million in grants Jan 17, 2017 8:39 AM Bowling Green State University recently was awarded three grants for sociology research totaling nearly $2 million. The largest grant is $1.1 million from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development/National Institutes of Health (NICHD/NIH) for the support of the Center for Family and Demographic Research.

  • Ostrowski named ‘emerging investigator’ Jan 11, 2017 12:33 PM Dr. Alexis Ostrowski, an assistant professor of chemistry, was recently named as one of 16 “Emerging Investigators in Inorganic Photochemistry and Photophysics” by the American Chemical Society and was featured in the ACS Select Virtual Issue. Ostrowski’s Her research focuses on the development of photoresponsive materials that utilize metal coordination.

  • The music man Jan 9, 2017 10:23 AM Through his careful curation, donor management and subject expertise, BGSU’s Music Library and Sound Recordings Archives have come to reflect his expertise and knowledge. Bill Schurk, who retired at the end of December, has given generously with in-kind and cash gifts totaling more than $460,000 to help to expand the Archive’s focus. As a result, the Archive is -- in many people’s eyes -- synonymous with him.

  • Newsmakers get their due Jan 9, 2017 7:00 AM Three of the seven inductees into the Press Club of Cleveland’s 2016 Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame are Bowling Green State University alumni. The induction ceremony was held recently in Westlake.

  • Blame 'food coma' on the brain Jan 6, 2017 4:00 PM BGSU neuroscientist Dr. Robert Huber and Scripps collaborators’ research into fruit fly behavior has helped expand our understanding of some important neurobiological connections between eating and sleep — including the infamous “food coma” felt after a big meal.

  • Mills named to working group on air service to small communities Jan 4, 2017 1:17 PM Dr. Russell Mills, a Research Fellow at the University’s Center for Regional Development and associate professor of political science, has been named to the Working Group on Improving Air Service to Small Communities of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

  • Kolla to teach, research as Fulbright-Nehru Fellow in India Jan 4, 2017 12:21 PM Dr. Sri Kolla, a professor of electronics and computer engineering technologies, will serve this year in India as a Fulbright-Nehru Scholar at the Indian Institute of Science. Kolla will teach classes and work with researchers to develop systems that conserve electrical energy and properly control the electrical power network.

  • Andrea Sheehy ’96, ‘98, is passionate about helping patients return home Dec 19, 2016 3:06 PM Andrea Sheehy, communication sciences and disorders alumna, earned her B.S. in 1996 and M.S. in 1998. Sheehy was recently appointed as director of therapy operations at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio, a 40-bed facility that is the only freestanding rehabilitation hospital in the greater Toledo area.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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?

  • ‘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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Changing lives for the world Nov 8, 2016 12:15 AM On Sept. 30, 2016, nearly 150 guests gathered to honor Robert and Ellen Thompson in the very building named in the couple’s honor. The University’s first Lifetime Achievement Award was given to the Thompsons in recognition of their commitment to their alma mater and to the future of BGSU.

  • Emphasis on experiential learning prepares students for success Nov 8, 2016 12:15 AM Now that Bowling Green State University’s Career Center and Student Employment Services is located on the second floor of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, so much experiential learning is possible: from individual or group internships and co-ops, undergraduate research and field experience, to clinicals and practicums.

  • Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Future Nov 8, 2016 12:15 AM Now that Bowling Green State University’s Career Center and Student Employment Services is located on the second floor of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union, so much experiential learning is possible: from individual or group internships and co-ops, undergraduate research and field experience, to clinicals and practicums.

  • Portraits of Philanthropy Nov 8, 2016 12:15 AM When the Falcon Marching Band performs at a home football game, it’s more than lots of music and fancy marching taking place. Every note, every step, and every thread on those uniforms is part of a rich history that dates back nearly a century.

  • Research that can Change the World Nov 8, 2016 12:15 AM When the Falcon basketball and volleyball teams stepped onto courts in Italy, Croatia and Cuba in summer 2016, it wasn’t about winning or losing. For the players and coaches, it was about experiencing new cultures and sharing a passion for their sport.

  • Rich history hits all the right notes Nov 8, 2016 12:15 AM When the Falcon Marching Band performs at a home football game, it’s more than lots of music and fancy marching taking place. Every note, every step, and every thread on those uniforms is part of a rich history that dates back nearly a century.

  • Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center Nov 8, 2016 12:15 AM On Sept. 30, 2016, nearly 150 guests gathered to honor Robert and Ellen Thompson in the very building named in the couple’s honor. The University’s first Lifetime Achievement Award was given to the Thompsons in recognition of their commitment to their alma mater and to the future of BGSU.

  • Telling Our Story Nov 8, 2016 12:15 AM When the Falcon basketball and volleyball teams stepped onto courts in Italy, Croatia and Cuba in summer 2016, it wasn’t about winning or losing. For the players and coaches, it was about experiencing new cultures and sharing a passion for their sport.

  • The language of sport Nov 8, 2016 12:15 AM When the Falcon basketball and volleyball teams stepped onto courts in Italy, Croatia and Cuba in summer 2016, it wasn’t about winning or losing. For the players and coaches, it was about experiencing new cultures and sharing a passion for their sport.

  • 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.

  • Gerontology Alumna continues to thrive in doctoral program Nov 1, 2016 9:12 AM Morgan Bunting, a 2014 graduate of the gerontology program, has continued to pursue her research interests at UMB. She is the first author of a 2016 research article published in Social Work in Health Care, entitled “The Impact of Brief Communication Training among Hospital Social Workers.”

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • ‘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.

  • 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.

  • 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: 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.

  • Path of destruction Aug 12, 2016 7:00 AM Drs. Allen Rogel and Kate Dellenbusch, Department of Physics and Astronomy, are working with Gary Wilgus, special agent supervisor with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, to learn how bullets striking glass at an angle are deflected. The work will improve the accuracy of crime scene shooting reconstruction.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 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.

  • Portraits of Perspectives Jul 14, 2016 5:14 PM BGSU students in the Community Projects in Photography Class taught by School of Art Professor Lynn Whitney partnered with individuals served through Wood Lane, to capture photography of their lives from work and relaxation to sports and music. The photos are on display at Toledo Museum of Art's Community Gallery through July 24.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Act with integrity May 7, 2016 7:00 AM When Dr. Dean Bresciani graduated from Bowling Green State University 31 years ago, he never imagined that one day he would be giving a commencement speech to a new class of Falcon alumni. But Friday night the 14th president of North Dakota State University had the opportunity to do just that.

  • BGSU is a launching pad May 7, 2016 7:00 AM Jason “Jay” Crawford addressed BGSU graduates of the Arts and Science colleges during the Saturday morning (May 7) commencement ceremony at the Stroh Center. He told them to “be naïve enough to chase your dreams, be persistent enough to never stop.”

  • 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.

  • Get out of your comfort zone May 7, 2016 7:00 AM Holly Horn’s career path did not follow the expected route for someone with a bachelor’s degree in education. It has spanned over various businesses and organizations, including politics, education, health care, consulting and finance – and that is OK, she says.

  • 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.

  • 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: 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • BGSU Alumni Board of Directors increase student support Feb 19, 2016 12:45 AM The BGSU Alumni Board of Directors unanimously chose to build on the success of the Alumni Laureate Scholars (ALS) program by providing more than $45,000 of support. This new leadership gift will allow ALS to include a sixth student scholar for the incoming class of 2016-17.

  • 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.

  • 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 dream come true Feb 15, 2016 11:11 AM Nineteen teachers from different countries are on campus for a six-week course sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. BGSU is one of four institutions to host the Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Focus on today Dec 22, 2015 10:26 AM BGSU alumnus Emanuele Conti offered some words of wisdom to BGSU’s most recent graduates during commencement ceremonies Dec. 18. Conti, who received a bachelor’s degree in finance in 1989, is now an operating partner for Providence, a premiere global asset management firm with over $40 billion in assets under management across complementary private equity and credit businesses.

  • A gas-powered sled Dec 21, 2015 8:33 AM Mike Hartman ’78 scored 114 goals and handed out 83 assists during his hockey career at Bowling Green State University. These days, Hartman scores in a different way. Every holiday season, the former Falcon standout dresses up as Santa Claus and hands out candy canes to children and other passersby as he cruises around Farmington Hills, Mich., and other Detroit area towns on his Rudolph-red Harley-Davidson.

  • Everyone has a story Dec 7, 2015 7:00 AM That life-changing moment doesn’t always arrive riding on a bolt of lightning. It is not necessarily delivered from the mountaintop, or at the end of the rainbow. For Steve Hartman ’85, it was just another day at college as he was sitting on the steps of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity house. Inside the house phone rang. It was a call letting Hartman know that he had landed an internship at a television station in Toledo.

  • Giving Tuesday Dec 2, 2015 8:00 AM BGSU students benefited from the generosity of Giving Tuesday supporters — a global day of philanthropy following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 341 donors showed their Falcon pride and gave $105,474.23 within 24 hours. This was BGSU’s second year participating in the annual event. Last year, 164 donors participated raising a total of $31,346.97.

  • Finding light in the dark Nov 30, 2015 7:30 AM Brenda Hollis ’68 has seen the most wicked acts of mankind, often in graphic detail too hideous to repeat. Her work as an international prosecutor has brought her face-to-face with individuals involved in war crimes, genocide and a litany of heinous crimes against humanity.

  • Learn, earn and return Nov 30, 2015 7:30 AM In a 60-minute talk at Homecoming 2015, alumnus Derek Eiler ’93 brought a message to students to “learn, earn and return,” a message he clearly takes to heart. He urged young professionals to spend the first third of their career learning, the second earning and the third returning the good fortune by mentoring young professionals, lecturing at your alma mater and giving back to your profession.

  • Tom Specht ’63 Nov 30, 2015 7:30 AM Haggar Clothing Co. was going to advertise wrinkle-free cotton pants for the first time on Jan. 31, 1993, and Specht knew it was going to be a colossal hit.

  • Beyond Bombshells Nov 23, 2015 7:00 AM The modern day action heroine is being redefined in movies, comic books, television and literature says a BGSU popular culture faculty member. In his new book “Beyond Bombshells: The New Action Heroine In Popular Culture,” Dr. Jeffrey A. Brown looks at action heroines and addresses the shift in how female characters are portrayed in popular culture today.

  • Recognized with prestigious PGA award Nov 9, 2015 2:21 PM Bill Hughes left Bowling Green State University in 1979 to chase his dream of playing on the PGA TOUR. While he didn’t make the tour as a player, he is going on 10 years as the general manager at one of the PGA TOUR's premier courses, TPC Sawgrass, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. And he wouldn’t have it any other way.

  • A people person Nov 6, 2015 1:22 PM On the inside, you might expect the work with a federal law enforcement agency to be all about investigations and arrests, surveillance and apprehensions, and interrogations and court testimony—and it is—but there is one additional overriding element.

  • Alumna finds career happiness Nov 2, 2015 5:00 AM As she headed toward graduation and her future post-college, alumna Corrie Jones knew who she wanted to be her first employer—Owens Corning. Jones had done an internship there and appreciated the company's values and how they shared a passion for her favorite cause—Habitat for Humanity.

  • Fishing and Fine Art Nov 2, 2015 5:00 AM When the season is right, she ties tiny fishing flies on to angel hair thin line and helps her clients cast them about the cool, clear streams that drain the Rocky Mountains. Detail is crucial—the selection, the presentation, the movement—in order to fool the wary rainbow trout that live in those pristine waters.

  • Drinking with the Dead Oct 26, 2015 7:00 AM Inside a former mortuary with a dubious past is a brewery that serves libations with names like Embalming Fluid Imperial IPA, which comes with the apt description—“available when you least expect it.”

  • BG Memories Oct 20, 2015 3:22 PM Most college students start their first months after graduation creating the next path in their lives. From first jobs, to starting fresh in a new city, to starting a family… that time spent in college helps to prepare graduates for what’s next. But they never forget the special memories made during their time on campus. That is especially true for Ryan Fowler and Kevin Goldner, who graduated in 2003 and have created an online t-shirt business called BG Memories to keep their college memories alive.

  • 1980s claim Battle of the Decades crown Oct 20, 2015 2:01 PM BGSU’s Battle of the Decades has concluded with 145 alumni showing their support for current and future Falcons by joining the Battle and being counted for their decade.

  • 2015 Academy of Distinguished Alumni Oct 19, 2015 7:00 AM The Academy of Distinguished Alumni was created in 2011 by Bowling Green State University and its Alumni Association. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the University and was established to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni who have made significant contributions to their chosen professional field and/or through their community involvement. The University is proud to honor those alumni who have inspired their country, state, community and BGSU.

  • The evolution of technology Oct 12, 2015 8:41 AM The journey that brought Seshadri Tangutur ’87 to BGSU was more than transoceanic and lengthy, it was transformational. He arrived on campus in 1985 after a marathon international flight from his native India to John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City, and then an additional leg to Detroit, and finally an airport shuttle ride an hour-and-a-half south to Bowling Green, reaching town in the wee hours of the morning.

  • From BG to the Big Apple Oct 5, 2015 8:00 AM Manhattan’s Upper West Side is a place where life and commerce move at breakneck speeds. In contrast, nearby the spacious Central Park provides some solitude, and the opportunity to downshift from that frenetic environment.

  • #FALCONFAMILY Oct 5, 2015 7:00 AM The brothers of Bowling Green State University’s Kappa Sigma have lived up to their family moniker. Eight years ago, fraternity alumni from 1971-76 got together for a golf tournament and a barbecue in the Cleveland area. It was so much fun it turned into a yearly tradition, meeting on the third Saturday in July.

  • Business Analytics and Intelligence gaining worldwide recognition Sep 25, 2015 8:30 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Trevor Bischoff continues to make his alma mater proud, strengthening the Falcon reputation of producing top students who are prepared for a successful career.

  • Empowering Parents Sep 25, 2015 8:00 AM Even though Maddi Georgoff is barely out of college, she’s creating an innovative program to help parents of K-12 students get involved in their education.

  • Special forces Sep 25, 2015 8:00 AM Dr. Dennis Stuehr knew he had received an unusually strong undergraduate education in chemistry at BGSU when he got to graduate school at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and found himself more than prepared. Almost 35 years later, his faith in his alma mater was reconfirmed when he found at Bowling Green just the expert he needed to continue his research into the critical biological process of nitric oxide (NO) production.

  • Weekend of Philanthropy Sep 22, 2015 2:31 PM More than 300 members of the Falcon Family joined BGSU for the 2015 Celebration of Philanthropy weekend on Sept. 18 and 19. On Friday evening, the University welcomed members of The Presidents Club, which recognizes donors with lifetime giving of $15,000 or more. A highlight of the evening was a tribute to nine generous BGSU supporters who have provided more than $1 million in lifetime giving to the University.

  • A little literacy Sep 14, 2015 3:30 PM In July, the four graduates – Erin Morley ‘10, Jen Brandt ‘99, ‘01, Patrick Hansford ‘83 and Nick Hansford ‘15 – were on a committee responsible for the installation of a Little Free Library at School House Park, just outside of the Dayton suburb of Centerville in Montgomery County.

  • From Honors student to Honors faculty Sep 10, 2015 7:00 AM In 1982, the class was called Evaluating Social Controversies and 18-year-old Dawn Shinew, an honors student majoring in social studies, was one of the first students to take the course.

  • From the Bike to the Board Room Sep 10, 2015 7:00 AM It’s a long, difficult ride in the search for a cure for cancer, but those are miles Steve Daley considers well spent.

  • Rockin’ it out with the Falcon Marching Band Sep 10, 2015 7:00 AM Get ready to rock this season with the Falcon Marching Band! The band is under new direction this year. Dr. Michael King was selected to replace Dr. Carol Hayward, who retired after 12 years at BGSU. King comes to Bowling Green from the University of South Carolina where he received his doctorate of music in June. He considers BGSU the ideal place for him to start his collegiate professional career.

  • Alumnus brings Chinese art and technique home to BGSU Sep 2, 2015 2:02 PM Internationally acclaimed artist Xinle Ma has curated an exhibition of established Chinese painters whose work weaves a graceful thread between modern Western and traditional Chinese influences. The exhibit, “Fluent Expression: Modern and Traditional Chinese Painting,” will be on display from Sept. 4-30 in the Willard Wankelman Gallery in the Fine Arts Center at Bowling Green State University.

  • From Firelands to the Far East Aug 24, 2015 7:00 AM Is there a route that will take you from the tiny Ohio community of Willard and the Firelands campus of BGSU to Japan, China, Singapore and the rest of the world and beyond? The answer is profoundly in the positive from Mike Crawford’s perspective.

  • A veteran newsman Aug 17, 2015 7:00 AM Veteran news reporter Roger Weber ‘73 was astounded when his colleagues at Channel 4 in Detroit presented him with the Roger Weber Award on his final day.

  • Beautiful Music Aug 17, 2015 7:00 AM The strings of Charles Gorsuch ’52 went silent about a year ago when the 84-year-old former music teacher and violinist with the Anchorage Symphony passed away in Alaska, where he had lived, performed and taught for nearly 50 years. But those beautiful, whimsical and hypnotic notes Gorsuch coaxed from the thread-like strands will entertain audiences once again

  • Heart of the University Aug 14, 2015 8:00 AM The Bowling Green State University seal is at the heart of campus, and its location will always have a special place in the hearts of Bob ’72 and Mary Stanton.

  • Pitch Perfect Aug 14, 2015 8:00 AM Baseball, maybe more than any other American pastime, is a sport ruled by numbers. For Larry Weiss ‘67, those numbers are 16, 50 and 70. Weiss almost had his dream of playing baseball derailed when he was 16 years old. A pitcher for his Canton Glenwood High School baseball team in the early 1960s, Weiss was covering a play at the plate when he broke his right wrist in two places after a player from the opposing team crashed into him.

  • Goal Getter Aug 3, 2015 6:30 AM Phil Schoen ’87 loved soccer long before it was cool to love soccer. Growing up in south Florida, Schoen discovered the sport that has defined his professional life by watching, of all things, public television. It was there, on PBS, that Schoen stumbled across two weekly highlight shows—“Soccer Made in Germany” and “Star Soccer”—that introduced him to the beauty, passion and intricacies of the global game.

  • BG Falcon Family Jul 17, 2015 12:07 PM No way! But this is what the algae-choked water from Lake Erie looked like in August 2014. Scientists from around the world recently gathered at BGSU in a race to mitigate the algae bloom crisis that threatens Lake Erie, which contains 20 percent of the world’s surface freshwater, as well as other vulnerable global water sources.

  • Building Bridges Jul 17, 2015 12:07 PM Concepts that may be difficult to grasp in the classroom are sometimes easier to understand in a real-world setting. According to the National Survey of Student Engagement, BGSU is a national leader in providing opportunities in service-learning and experiential education, plus BGSU is the first institution in Ohio to offer an internship guarantee to incoming students.

  • Redefining the Classroom Jul 17, 2015 12:07 PM Bill Nye, also known as “The Science Guy,” said, “There’s nothing I believe in more strongly than getting young people interested in science and engineering, for a better tomorrow, for all humankind.”

  • Blue Brides Jul 13, 2015 6:30 AM Planning a wedding can be exciting, joyful and especially stressful. But what happens when the wedding is over and the marriage begins? Dr. Laura Stafford, director of the School of Media and Communication at Bowling Green State University, conducted a study that takes a closer look at the experience of postnuptial depression.

  • Brewed for success Jul 13, 2015 6:30 AM Taylor Rees majored in pop culture at Bowling Green State University, but he also had an unofficial minor: home brewing. His brewing hobby got him in the door at one of the premier breweries in the country, but it was his knowledge of subcultures that helped him successfully open his own brewery this spring.

  • Streichler, Dean Emeritus of the College of Technology Jul 6, 2015 8:00 AM Dr. Jerry Streichler, former professor of technology and the founding dean of the College of Technology at Bowling Green State University, passed away on July 3, 2015.

  • College of Business hatches entrepreneur Jul 6, 2015 7:30 AM Jerrod Witt was destined to become an entrepreneur. “Jerrod was the little kid who got into everything!” exclaimed his mother. “He was always taking things apart and putting them back together in an unusual way but with a purpose. I knew from the time Jerrod was very young that he was going to become an entrepreneur,” she added.

  • BGSU researchers go high tech to study toxic algae Jul 2, 2015 2:21 PM This summer, Drs. George Bullerjahn and Mike McKay, biology, are leading a team studying harmful algal blooms in Sandusky Bay. It’s part of an overall $2 million Lake Erie water quality initiative by the Ohio Board of Regents.

  • University mourns the loss of prominent alumnus, longtime supporter Jun 29, 2015 3:30 PM William Primrose Jr., director emeritus of the BGSU Foundation Board of Directors, passed away June 28. He was 94. Primrose was the retired chairman of The Dickey-Grabler Company, a full-service metal stamping facility in Cleveland. He received his bachelor’s degree in marketing research from BGSU in 1942.

  • Always close to home Jun 19, 2015 7:00 AM This year, Megan Koons made the 1,200-mile gap between Ohio and Denver a little smaller. When the 2004 BGSU graduate realized her dream of moving to Denver in 2011, she didn’t know a soul. But thanks to her, when former Falcons and other Ohio transplants make the same trek, it won’t be so daunting.

  • Beyond the Scoreboard Jun 16, 2015 4:14 PM BGSU athletics victories stretch beyond the championship rings, wall-to-wall trophies, All-American honors, and former Falcons who have gone on to success in professional sports as student-athletes draw on lessons learned to succeed beyond the field of play.

  • Call of the Wild Jun 16, 2015 4:14 PM BGSU athletics victories stretch beyond the championship rings, wall-to-wall trophies, All-American honors, and former Falcons who have gone on to success in professional sports as student-athletes draw on lessons learned to succeed beyond the field of play.

  • Crime & Punishment Jun 16, 2015 4:14 PM BGSU athletics victories stretch beyond the championship rings, wall-to-wall trophies, All-American honors, and former Falcons who have gone on to success in professional sports as student-athletes draw on lessons learned to succeed beyond the field of play.

  • Daring Discoveries Jun 16, 2015 4:14 PM BGSU athletics victories stretch beyond the championship rings, wall-to-wall trophies, All-American honors, and former Falcons who have gone on to success in professional sports as student-athletes draw on lessons learned to succeed beyond the field of play.

  • Falcon Proud Jun 16, 2015 4:14 PM BGSU athletics victories stretch beyond the championship rings, wall-to-wall trophies, All-American honors, and former Falcons who have gone on to success in professional sports as student-athletes draw on lessons learned to succeed beyond the field of play.

  • Introducing the Carillon Society Jun 16, 2015 4:14 PM

  • Learning by Doing Jun 16, 2015 4:14 PM

  • BGSU Launches New Optimal Aging Institute Jun 16, 2015 1:56 PM Can one person make a difference? BGSU faculty and staff prove you can as they challenge students with tough questions, open doors to internship and international opportunities, and guide them through research and publishing processes with extraordinary results.

  • Bravo! BGSU Jun 16, 2015 1:56 PM Can one person make a difference? BGSU faculty and staff prove you can as they challenge students with tough questions, open doors to internship and international opportunities, and guide them through research and publishing processes with extraordinary results.

  • Celebrating the Past; Preparing for the Future Jun 16, 2015 1:56 PM Can one person make a difference? BGSU faculty and staff prove you can as they challenge students with tough questions, open doors to internship and international opportunities, and guide them through research and publishing processes with extraordinary results.

  • In the Spirit of Innovation Jun 16, 2015 1:56 PM Can one person make a difference? BGSU faculty and staff prove you can as they challenge students with tough questions, open doors to internship and international opportunities, and guide them through research and publishing processes with extraordinary results.

  • Michael & Sara Kuhlin Center Jun 16, 2015 1:56 PM Can one person make a difference? BGSU faculty and staff prove you can as they challenge students with tough questions, open doors to internship and international opportunities, and guide them through research and publishing processes with extraordinary results.

  • State of the American Family Jun 16, 2015 1:56 PM Can one person make a difference? BGSU faculty and staff prove you can as they challenge students with tough questions, open doors to internship and international opportunities, and guide them through research and publishing processes with extraordinary results.

  • The Power of One Jun 16, 2015 1:56 PM Can one person make a difference? BGSU faculty and staff prove you can as they challenge students with tough questions, open doors to internship and international opportunities, and guide them through research and publishing processes with extraordinary results.

  • Building a business Jun 11, 2015 10:14 AM What Michael Dustman ’73 saw in the Alpha Tau Omega house more than 40 years ago was not just the fraternity’s chapter president. His close friend Rick DeSilva ’74 was a leader who could organize groups of people with a variety of talents and get things done. DeSilva had that unique ability to energize the room.

  • The Power of One Jun 3, 2015 7:00 AM BGSU faculty and staff embrace their role in preparing students for meaningful futures. They are accessible, willing to share their time and knowledge, and eager to work in partnership with students. Faculty and staff challenge students with tough questions, open doors to internship and international opportunities, and guide them through research and publishing processes. Sometimes it is simply a helping hand or sympathetic ear that makes a difference for students.

  • Embrace the unexpected May 11, 2015 9:05 AM Dr. Thomas Snitch said he found his life’s passion standing in the middle of the Serengeti plains in Kenya. After working for decades as a nuclear weapons negotiator, and then with some of the world’s largest companies, he was given a choice.

  • Alumnus takes on world's toughest endurance bicycle race May 8, 2015 2:00 AM Former Falcon Baseball player Terry Bork ’70 recently visited campus at the end of a 120-mile training ride in preparation for the 878-mile Race Across the West in mid-June. He rode in from Hudson, Ohio, where he and his wife Kay had been visiting their son after another training ride from Cincinnati during which the endurance bicyclist had covered 221 miles in just over 12 hours.

  • From head, to hands, to glass Apr 27, 2015 7:30 AM Adam Goldberg ’11 welcomes guests at the Toledo art gallery he owns with a couple of friends. Some are here for classes in glass blowing, while others inquire about purchasing the affordable contemporary glass pieces created by Goldberg and his colleagues.

  • Once a Falcon, Always a Falcon Apr 23, 2015 9:09 AM The deep bonds shared by Bowling Green State University alumni were honored at the inaugural Golden Falcons induction ceremony April 22. Golden Falcons are alumni who have been graduates for 50 or more years. BGSU welcomed 44 Golden Falcons to campus and inducted them as Golden Falcons with a medallion crafted exclusively for this group of esteemed alumni.

  • Fraternity Leadership Paves the Way to Success Apr 20, 2015 1:30 PM What Michael Dustman ’73 saw in the Alpha Tau Omega house more than 40 years ago was not just the fraternity’s chapter president. His close friend Rick DeSilva ’74 was a leader who could organize groups of people with a variety of talents, and get things done. DeSilva had that unique ability to energize the room.

  • Fighting for Detroit Apr 20, 2015 7:00 AM Juvenile probation officer, high school science teacher, airport worker and mortgage banker are just a few of the titles 2003 alumna Janee Ayers had to take on to make ends meet in the leaner years.

  • Krane prepares leaders in sport, social change Apr 15, 2015 2:40 PM Dr. Vikki Krane brings an interdisciplinary approach to the teaching of sport management, honed over 24 years of teaching and research, and always with the aim of empowering students to reach their goals.

  • Brown traces the changing American family Apr 15, 2015 2:36 PM Dr. Susan Brown, chair of the Bowling Green State University Department of Sociology, has been an exceptionally productive research scholar, helping to shape the national discourse on the contemporary American family. Her work in the sociology department and as founding co-director of the National Center for Family and Marriage Research (NCFMR) has shed new light on how demographic trends affect American families and earned her a national reputation for cutting-edge, high-quality research in the areas of family demography, sociology and gerontology.

  • Gremler engages students in scholarship, professional development Apr 15, 2015 2:34 PM Dr. Dwayne Gremler joined the Bowling Green State University College of Business Administration as an associate professor in 2000, charged with developing the marketing department’s emphasis in services marketing. He “hit the ground running” and has not stopped since, raising BGSU’s profile nationally and internationally, helping students prepare for careers in a growing area, and in the process becoming a sought-after expert teacher and lecturer on the subject. BGSU is now one of the few schools in the U.S. with a dedicated specialization in sales and services marketing.

  • Brahier ignites love of math, math education Apr 15, 2015 2:32 PM Dr. Daniel Brahier’s passion for teaching math and for preparing the next generation of math teachers has earned him the title Professor of Teaching Excellence, designated for Bowling Green State University faculty members who hold the rank of full professor and whose extraordinary achievements as effective teachers in their discipline or in interdisciplinary fields deserve special recognition. Brahier will hold the title for three years. The honor was conferred at the 2015 Faculty Excellence Awards on April 14.

  • Rainey receives President’s Award for Academic Advising Apr 15, 2015 2:30 PM Dr. Sarah Smith Rainey has a reputation for being a creative, proactive and generous adviser in Bowling Green State University’s School of Cultural and Critical Studies. Her work with nearly 175 students who major and minor in the school’s programs earned her the President’s Award for Academic Advising.

  • President’s Award for Academic Advising – Sally Walker Apr 15, 2015 2:27 PM When Sally Walker meets with students as the academic adviser for Bowling Green State University’s College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering, she takes time to learn about and appreciate each student’s talents and backgrounds. Her connection to the students and her expertise at helping students through the advising process were among the reasons she earned the President’s Award for Academic Advising this spring.

  • Sung-Yeon Park earns Faculty Senate Distinguished Service Award Apr 15, 2015 2:26 PM Dr. Sung-Yeon Park, an associate professor and graduate coordinator in the School of Media and Communication (SMC) at Bowling Green State University, has distinguished herself as a focused, dedicated professional who demonstrates the utmost integrity in everything she does. Her efforts have earned her the Faculty Senate Distinguished Service Award, presented as part of the BGSU Faculty Excellence ceremony Tuesday (April 14).

  • Faulkner brings energy, expertise to BGSU mentorship Apr 15, 2015 2:24 PM As a communication studies faculty member and director of the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program at Bowling Green State University, Dr. Sandra Faulkner generously shares her insight, guidance, and scholarly pursuits with her colleagues and students. She received the Faculty Mentor Recognition at the Faculty Excellence Awards on April 14.

  • Community involvement earns McGinley BGSU recognition Apr 15, 2015 2:13 PM Tracy McGinley, a lecturer in criminal justice at BGSU Firelands, received the Recognition for Community Involvement at the Faculty Excellence Awards on April 14.

  • Shinew wins school leadership award Apr 15, 2015 2:11 PM Dr. Dawn Shinew, an associate professor and director of the School of Teaching and Learning at Bowling Green State University, has received this year’s Faculty Senate Recognition for Chair/School Director Leadership. Shinew was honored at the April 14 Faculty Excellence reception, where she received $1,000.

  • Chalupa honored for lifetime achievement Apr 15, 2015 2:03 PM For his “profound and enduring contributions to the Romance and Classical Studies department and the wider University community,” Dr. Federico Chalupa has been presented Bowling Green State University’s 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award.

  • Vickio named BGSU Master Teacher, fosters student learning, well-being Apr 15, 2015 1:54 PM Since joining Bowling Green State University in 1986, Dr. Craig Vickio has modeled caring and compassion for students in a variety of settings, from counseling sessions to the classroom. Students showed their appreciation for his commitment to them by naming him the 2015 Master Teacher, the highest award for faculty and the only one chosen by students.

  • Blinn Award goes to Pahapill for undergraduate collaborations Apr 15, 2015 1:51 PM Leigh-Ann Pahapill, associate professor in the School of Art at Bowling Green State University, received the 2015 Elliott L. Blinn Award for Faculty-Undergraduate Student Innovative Basic Research/Creative Work.

  • Magsamen-Conrad receives President’s Award for Collaborative Research and Creative Work Apr 15, 2015 1:49 PM Dr. Kate Magsamen-Conrad, an assistant professor in the School of Media and Communication at Bowling Green State University, received a President's Award for Collaborative Research and Creative Work at the Faculty Recognition Awards April 14.

  • Ha receives President’s Award for Collaborative Research and Creative Work Apr 15, 2015 1:48 PM Dr. Louisa Ha, a professor in the School of Media and Communication at Bowling Green State University, received a President's Award for Collaborative Research and Creative Work at the Faculty Recognition Awards April 14.

  • BGSU honors Bostic for contributions to math education Apr 15, 2015 1:45 PM A quick read of Dr. Jonathan’s Bostic’s list of accomplishments since coming to BGSU would suggest he had been with the School of Teaching and Learning for quite some time, so extensive is it. But, in fact, Bostic has only been with the mathematics education department for less than four years.

  • Kline lauded for excellence as BGSU academic adviser Apr 15, 2015 1:42 PM Robert Kline, academic adviser in the College of Arts and Sciences at Bowling Green State University, received the 2015 President’s Award for Academic Advising of Undergraduate Students at the Faculty Excellence Awards April 14.

  • Biologist recognized for research success and innovation Apr 15, 2015 12:47 PM After a toxic algal bloom rendered much of northwest Ohio’s drinking water unusable last summer, the study of algae in our region’s waterways has taken on new importance. Dr. Robert Michael (Mike) McKay, Ryan Professor of Biological Sciences and winner of the 2015 Olscamp Research Award, is a regional and national leader in the study of toxic algal blooms and on microbial communities in frozen lakes and the open sea.

  • Book explores tradition of ineffective Nigerian leaders Apr 15, 2015 12:21 PM Nigeria has a history of inept and corrupt leadership exacerbated by ethnic, religious and sectional biases. As the country’s recent election has come to a close ushering in a new leadership, a book co-edited by Dr. Apollos O. Nwauwa, chair of BGSU’s Africana studies, examines 50-plus years of the country’s leaders.

  • Robert Kruse’ 49 Apr 15, 2015 12:00 AM Robert Kruse has spent his whole life thinking about cars. The 88-year-old entrepreneur has worked for top-selling dealerships all over the U.S., from Ohio to Minnesota to Washington state, but there’s one car he’ll never forget — his first.

  • From Broadway to the Small Screen Apr 13, 2015 8:58 AM Theatre alumnus Christopher Moeller ’08 is a production electrician who works on major live television shows. Those shows include the NBC productions of “The Sound of Music” and “Peter Pan,” as well as the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Times Square.

  • Teaching with passion Mar 30, 2015 7:00 AM Dedication. Enthusiasm. Passion. When asked to describe what Kathleen McGrady ’81 is like as a mentor and teacher, these are the three words most used by her students and colleagues. Her passion for teaching music is one of the many reasons McGrady was named Ohio Music Education Association’s (OMEA) Music Educator of the Year.

  • Bringing history to life Mar 23, 2015 7:00 AM When students decide they don’t want history class to end, their teacher must be doing something right. That’s the case at Waynesfield-Goshen Schools, a small K-12 school system in rural Ohio where Joe Foster teachers American History, World History, Government and Economics, Civil War, and Defining Moments in History. With a total enrollment of just 550 students, every high school student has Foster for at least one class and often leaves wanting more.

  • Experimental Design Mar 23, 2015 7:00 AM Bullying, murals, fast food, hammers, the graphic expression of Toledo—it’s a group of seemingly unrelated items. But for the students who have participated in a summer workshop run by graphic design faculty members Jenn Stucker and Amy Fidler, they are the topics that have allowed them to delve deep into experimental design work.

  • There’s no place like home Mar 16, 2015 7:00 AM The rain forest of Costa Rica presents a jungle-esque maze of dense vegetation, with the ground under it a snarl of exposed roots and heavily matted decaying plant material.

  • Blended for success Mar 9, 2015 7:30 AM Jodi Berg ’88 took her great-grandfather’s kitchen product company he founded in 1921 and fast-tracked the Vitamix Corporation into a market leader. Because of her innovative success, she was named a 2014 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur Of the Year Award for Family Business. Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the nation’s most prestigious business awards and it goes to a leader and innovator who has grown a company without compromising values and tradition.

  • Electric guitar rocks BGSU conference Mar 3, 2015 9:53 AM The electric guitar will be the rock star at the “Electric Guitar in Popular Culture” conference at Bowling Green State University March 27-28.

  • More women choosing living together over marriage Feb 23, 2015 10:16 AM If it seems like more women are choosing to live with a partner instead of get married, you’re right. According to researchers at the National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University, the percentage of women who have cohabitated with someone has almost doubled over the past 25 years.

  • When opportunity knocks Feb 23, 2015 7:30 AM Jeff Witjas left college faced with the same quandary that many students encounter. With a degree in hand, he looked out at the world beyond BGSU and wondered, now what?

  • Community mourns loss of retired professor, donor and student advocate Feb 18, 2015 8:46 PM Award-winning photographer, revered photojournalism professor and dedicated alumnus and donor James R. Gordon died Feb. 14 after a brief illness.

  • Falcon Flames Tell Newlyweds’ Wedding Stories with Style Feb 18, 2015 7:15 AM For Ben Hartley, his oil painting background has provided a tremendous advantage to being a photographer. “My oil paintings were figure paintings; on top of it, they were photorealistic figure paintings. In order to make a really great painting, I had to take a really great photo because I based all of my work off of photographs. That’s really how my photography blossomed. I’ve always been fascinated with people. People are the most interesting things… the most important things on this world. To paint anything else but a person, I’ve always struggled with. I feel like photographing anything else besides a person is a struggle, too. I think that people in general – the connections we have – inspires me to keep taking pictures,” said Hartley, 28, who graduated from BGSU in 2009 with a BFA in 2-Dimensional Studies.

  • BGSU to host global workshop investigating toxic algal blooms Feb 10, 2015 2:07 PM In August 2014, the city of Toledo issued a “do not drink” advisory on their water supply that directly affected over 500,000 people throughout northwest Ohio. A toxic algal bloom had polluted the water near the city’s intake in Lake Erie.

  • Pianist Michael Mizrahi to give Music at the Forefront concert Feb 10, 2015 2:07 PM Pianist Michael Mizrahi will perform at Bowling Green State University on Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. in Bryan Recital Hall at the Moore Musical Arts Center. The concert is free and open to the public, and features works by Judd Greenstein, Missy Mazzoli, Patrick Burke, Mark Dancigers, Asha Srinivasan, Ludwig van Beethoven and Béla Bartók. The performance is presented as part of the Music at the Forefront concert series sponsored by BGSU’s MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music.

  • Married Mascots Feb 9, 2015 7:00 AM One couple’s story has another BGSU connection as they were the University’s beloved mascots, Freddie and Frieda. Alex ’06 and Kristen ’07 Wright are two out of only three Falcon mascot marriages. Alex was Freddie his senior year after completing a term as student body president the previous year. When asked what prompted him to become the mascot, he said, “My earliest memories and pictures of Bowling Green are with ‘the birds’. It looked like fun, a different way to give back, and a way to spread my childhood Falcon spirit to my fellow students.”

  • BGSU biologists lead project to protect Sandusky city water supply Jan 29, 2015 1:41 PM Bowling Green State University biologists will launch a study of harmful algal blooms in Sandusky Bay this spring as part of an overall $2 million Lake Erie water quality initiative by the Ohio Board of Regents.

  • Exploring sacred moments in therapy Jan 12, 2015 7:00 AM Research shows spiritual connection between therapists and clients play crucial role

  • BGSU recognized for outstanding community engagement Jan 8, 2015 10:47 AM Bowling Green State University’s longtime commitment to community engagement has again been recognized nationally. The University was selected as one of only 240 institutions to receive the 2015 Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation.

  • Lu elected fellow of leading scientific organization Jan 7, 2015 9:37 AM Dr. Peter Lu, Ohio Eminent Scholar in Photochemical Sciences at Bowling Green State University, has been elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), a preeminent scientific organization.

  • 2014 CAA Recipients Jan 1, 2015 12:00 AM Bowling Green State University is proud to recognize outstanding, notable and accomplished alumni at the 2014 College Alumni Awards. Please join us in congratulating the 2014 College Alumni Award recipients:

  • Embracing the Unexpected Dec 21, 2014 12:15 AM Jennifer Higdon’s life has been full of surprises. The BGSU alumna and composer admitted during her commencement address on Dec. 19 that much of her success, both personally and professionally, would likely have never happened had she stuck with her original plan at the University to become a professional flutist.

  • The “four R’s” to success Dec 21, 2014 12:15 AM Eileen O’Neill ’90 said she can trace her enormous success to the “four R’s”—relationships, responsibility, risk taking and working “really, really hard.” O’Neill, the brains behind such hit shows as “19 Kids and Counting” and “The Little Couple,” truly paid her dues to reach her current position of Global Group President of Discovery Studios. O’Neill was the BGSU commencement speaker Dec. 20 and also received an honorary doctorate.

  • BGSU alumnus’ donation to support international opportunities for students Dec 15, 2014 9:15 AM A Bowling Green State University alumnus has committed an additional $100,000 to expand international opportunities for students at the University.

  • Giving Tuesday Dec 3, 2014 5:30 PM BGSU students will benefit from the generosity of Giving Tuesday supporters — a national day of philanthropy following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The day is a way to remember the spirit of the holiday season by donating to a favorite charity or organization. 164 donors showed their Falcon pride and gave $31,346.97 within 24 hours. This was BGSU’s first year participating in the annual nationwide event.

  • ‘Shane’ first edition among collection donated by Hoppenstand Dec 1, 2014 11:09 AM Dr. Gary Hoppenstand ’82 ’85 discovered the allure of comic books at an early age. By the time he was 16 years old and mowing lawns to earn money, he was already a bona fide collector.

  • From cellist to country-rock Dec 1, 2014 12:15 AM He trained for years to fulfill this dream, attending BGSU on a music scholarship and earning a bachelor's degree in cello performance from the College of Musical Arts in 2005.

  • Harold Flagg ’49 named to French Legion of Honor Nov 10, 2014 12:18 PM Harold Flagg ’49 went to France in 1945 to finish fighting a war, and he ended up head over heels in love with a language, a culture and a people. Nearly 70 years later, that romance is still afire.

  • Barlow Commission tops extraordinary year for Kuehn Nov 3, 2014 7:00 AM The happy phrase “embarrassment of riches” might apply to music composition faculty member Dr. Mikel Kuehn, in terms of recognition for his work this year. He recently received the Barlow Endowment Commission for Music Composition, one of the leading commissioners of contemporary music in the United States.

  • Teaching and learning in Alaska Oct 27, 2014 7:00 AM When you think of Alaska, a beautiful landscape with an abundance of wildlife and forests comes to mind. But there’s a small part of the state that is completely different and challenging in many ways. That’s where BGSU alumnus Doug Avery, ’96 is beginning his new career in school administration.

  • Together We Rally Oct 27, 2014 7:00 AM A successful alumnus, a motivated student and a mutual passion to help others are the catalysts behind a new BGSU program that will serve as a prototype for universities throughout the nation.

  • Alumna, arts patron Mary Wolfe dies at 82 Oct 24, 2014 4:14 PM Bowling Green State University is saddened to learn of the death of Mary Wolfe ’68, on Oct. 23. She was an alumna, a former art history faculty member and gallery director and, with her husband, Frederic (Fritz), a longtime and generous supporter of the arts at BGSU and around the region.

  • BGSU joins effort to help those in need Oct 24, 2014 10:57 AM BGSU is getting behind the Wood County United Way and Northwest Ohio Community Shares campaign this year in a big way, said co-chairs Jill Carr, vice president for student affairs, and Sara Bushong, dean of the University Libraries.

  • Phuntumart to give keynote at Asian plant pathology conference Oct 24, 2014 10:57 AM Pathogens in soybeans are a big problem not only in the U.S., but also around the world and no more so than in Asia, where soy is a major food source. Asian countries buy much of their soy from the U.S.

  • Undergraduates win for ‘Embracing Global Engagement’ presentations Oct 24, 2014 10:57 AM BGSU students pursue learning on a variety of fronts, both in and out of the classroom. Four undergraduates were honored Oct. 28 for presentations they gave at the inaugural Embracing Global Engagement Undergraduate Research Conference last month about their study abroad experiences.

  • ‘Ireland Medal’ bestowed on Langendorfer for water-safety contributions Oct 24, 2014 10:57 AM Dr. Stephen Langendorfer of Bowling Green State University has built an international reputation as an expert on water safety and developmental aquatics through his writing, editorial and service work to prevent drownings. Recently he crossed the Atlantic to receive a special honor in Ireland. During his trip he also gave seven presentations in Ireland, Poland and Spain.

  • BGSU math education faculty equip Ohio teachers to address Common Core Oct 21, 2014 3:51 PM Drs. Jonathan Bostic and Gabriel Matney traded their Bowling Green State University campus classrooms this summer to work with public school teachers in their home districts, preparing them to address the new Common Core State Standards for math. The two mathematics education faculty from the College of Education and Human Development have partnered to provide professional development in schools since 2012.

  • The Hansen Music Fellowship program raises the bar for music scholarships Oct 20, 2014 7:00 AM To attract the brightest students, universities traditionally offer the best scholarships. But when it comes to convincing top music students to choose BGSU over, say, Julliard or Indiana University, even the most generous academic and music scholarships are no longer enough. Dr. DuWayne and Dorothy ’62, ’69 Hansen hope their initiative for the most talented music students will be too good to refuse.

  • Weighing in with Karen Miller-Kovach Oct 13, 2014 7:30 AM It’s the diet that has helped millions of people lose weight effectively and has been rated the best plan for weight loss by U.S. News & World Report. BGSU graduate Karen Miller-Kovach, ’77, is the lead researcher behind the Weight Watchers POINTS® and PointsPlus® systems.

  • BGSU research highlights surge in older divorces and other unexpected trends
 Oct 9, 2014 10:44 AM The Council on Contemporary Families released a three-part online symposium Oct. 8 on recent trends in divorce and family instability. The first two papers reveal that divorce rates vary immensely by education when people are in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, but that these differences evaporate as people enter their 50s and 60s. The third paper explores the impact of the recent recession and partial recovery on divorce and marriage rates.

  • Global connections Sep 29, 2014 7:00 AM With a career in international banking that spans more than 20 years and many countries, Sheila Spradlin Reich ’87 has developed, managed and executed banking strategies for large corporate, international, treasury management, public funds, higher education, nonprofit, private business and government entities and financial institutions.

  • Nixon expert Luke Nichter to speak at BGSU Sep 26, 2014 9:14 AM Bowling Green State University alumnus Dr. Luke Nichter will take audiences on “A Journey with Richard Nixon: A Decade of Listening to the Nixon Tapes from Ohio to Texas” during his return to BGSU Sept. 30.

  • Beth Macy ’86 : Storyteller Sep 22, 2014 7:00 AM One of the first assignments in Beth Macy’s introduction to magazine writing class at BGSU was to write a personal essay and then pitch the story to magazines. Macy says the instructor, Vickie Hesterman, told the class that any student who got published would receive an automatic A in the class.

  • Orel co-edits book on issues faced by older LGBT adults Sep 11, 2014 2:11 PM Dr. Nancy Orel, a Bowling Green State University gerontology professor and associate dean of the College of Health and Human Services, is on a mission to improve services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults.

  • Mora seeks to expand undergraduate research, scholarship Sep 11, 2014 2:11 PM Dr. Cordula Mora brings a wealth of experience to her role as director of the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS), along with an infectious natural enthusiasm and determination.

  • Muir’s ‘Invisible Beasts’ gains high visibility Aug 7, 2014 10:39 AM “Truth bats” that help keep us honest, “fine-print rotifers,” those culprits who cause us to give up and sign documents we cannot read, much less understand; “beanie sharks,” whose rapid disappearance from the oceans reminds us that climate change and environmental degradation wreak more damage than we even know.

  • Alumnus Soars Jul 28, 2014 7:00 AM Having spent his entire career in the military, before retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant (E-8) Robert Gauthier decided to advance his education and career by completing a bachelor’s degree. At about the same time he retired from the Air Force in October 2013, he received a Bachelor of Science in Technology degree from BGSU, though he never stepped foot on the campus. His degree in learning design and technology (LDT) was done completely online and during times that were convenient for him to “attend classes.”

  • BGSU’s Otiso to aid Kenyan university as Carnegie fellow Jul 15, 2014 9:53 AM Dr. Kefa Otiso is familiar with the geography around Kisii University in southwest Kenya. He went to high school across the river from the university when it was still a teachers college. Next summer, Otiso will return to the area for three months to contribute his geography expertise to the university through an inaugural Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship (CADF).

  • BGSU alumnus named 2014 NFF Gold Medal Recipient Jul 10, 2014 8:53 AM The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced BGSU alumnus George Weiss will be the co-recipient of the 2014 NFF Gold Medal.

  • Murals brighten Toledo communities Jun 23, 2014 3:22 PM In parts of Toledo where beauty is in short supply, murals painted over the years by dozens of BGSU students and volunteers are bringing back a sense of neighborhood pride.

  • Stakeholder voices key to environmental policy Jun 18, 2014 10:28 AM At the 2002 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, in New Delhi, the young director of a nongovernmental organization (NGO) working to bring wells to rural Indian communities struggled to get the attention of anyone in authority who might listen to his ideas.

  • A Change in the Weather May 26, 2014 7:00 AM From a very early age, Theresa Pollick was simply infatuated with the weather. She could envision herself as a television meteorologist, braving a howling wind and horizontal snow to face the camera and detail Mother Nature’s nasty side.

  • Lives of women Nobel Peace laureates explored in new book May 21, 2014 1:41 PM We are all familiar with Al Gore, Mother Teresa, and maybe even Aung San Suu Kyi, but how many have heard of Shirin Ebadi, Jody Williams, or Wangari Maathai? And yet all have won the Nobel Prize for Peace, many fairly recently.

  • Birth of a Novel May 19, 2014 7:00 AM Award-winning short story writer Anthony Doerr ’99 has a new novel more than 10 years in the making, about World War II, blindness, children, a mythical diamond, the power of radio and the ways people try to be good to one another.

  • BGSU alumna wins ‘Top Teacher Search’ May 14, 2014 3:56 PM The day started off like any other for intervention specialist Stacie Starr ’06 (Master of Education). Little did she know in just a few short hours she’d be getting the surprise of a lifetime.

  • Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2014 May 9, 2014 8:30 AM In a formal black-tie ceremony, four world-class innovators were honored on April 10 for their successful achievements - Earle Malm ’71, Valerie Newell ’75, Lori Steele-Contorer ’86, and Kermit Stroh ’02 (Hon.). These alumni were inducted into the Dallas-Hamilton Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame, joining 30 other entrepreneurs who have already been honored.

  • Music faculty, composer awarded Guggenheim Fellowship May 7, 2014 11:56 AM It’s been an active year for Dr. Mikel Kuehn. The professor of composition at Bowling Green State University is currently on faculty improvement leave and completed a number of new works during his time away from campus. He’ll be able to continue to devote significant time to composing thanks to the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Kuehn was recently named a 2014 Guggenheim Fellow.

  • Scholarship, achievement recognized with tenure/promotion May 7, 2014 11:56 AM The Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees at its May 9 meeting granted promotion and/or tenure to a number of faculty members in recognition of their academic and artistic achievements and scholarship.

  • Charles Stelle named Gerontology Educator of the Year May 5, 2014 11:47 AM Dr. Charles Stelle, an associate professor in the gerontology program at Bowling Green State University, was named Educator of the Year for 2014 by the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education (OAGE). Stelle was presented the award at the recent 38th annual OAGE conference in Dayton.

  • Falcon Family Apr 28, 2014 12:00 AM When it was time for Max Williamson to go off to college, there was no doubt about where he would be going. A well-worn path to a great education had been laid out for him, as the last in a family of 12 children. A parade of his siblings had attended Bowling Green State University and they showed the way, while a generous aunt with a lifetime investment in higher education made certain that Max and his brothers and sisters had a home away from home during their time at the campus.

  • Outstanding Young Scholar Nomaguchi providing insight into family dynamics Apr 18, 2014 12:02 PM From a very early stage in her career as a sociologist, Dr. Kei Nomaguchi has had an impact on the discipline, on students and on the public’s understanding of the issues she primarily studies: parental and child well-being and gender and families.

  • Sondergeld named BGSU ‘Outstanding Young Scholar’ Apr 18, 2014 10:39 AM In the field of education, assessment plays an increasingly important role. Dr. Toni Sondergeld’s work is helping to address many fundamental related questions and make the answers available and usable.

  • Photochemical scientist receives Olscamp Research Award Apr 18, 2014 10:37 AM In the short six and a half years since he began his work on nanomaterials, Dr. Mikhail Zamkov has compiled an impressive record of achievement that has propelled him to the forefront of his field. Bowling Green State University recognized his success and the potential his research holds by presenting him the Olscamp Research Award.

  • Marilyn Shrude honored for a lifetime of achievement Apr 18, 2014 10:06 AM The Faculty Senate at Bowling Green State University has honored one of the University’s most accomplished and dedicated faculty members with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

  • Scherer named Distinguished Research Professor Apr 18, 2014 10:06 AM Dr. Ronald Scherer, a Bowling Green State University professor of communication sciences and disorders, has earned an international reputation for his pioneering work on the aerodynamic and acoustics of the human vocal tract.

  • Fugett honored for service to students Apr 18, 2014 10:06 AM Laney Fugett, a lecturer and faculty adviser for the visual communication technology (VCT) program at Bowling Green State University, received the President's Award for Academic Advising of Undergraduate Students at the Faculty Excellence Awards April 16.

  • Demuth lauded for career of distinguished BGSU service Apr 18, 2014 10:06 AM In their nominating letter, colleagues of Dr. Steve Demuth, director of graduate studies in the Department of Sociology, praised his commitment to graduate education at both the department and University level. His dedication was recognized on April 16 at the annual Faculty Excellence Awards when he received the Faculty Senate Distinguished Service Award. Demuth received $1,000 and a reserved parking space for the year.

  • Community involvement earns Johnson BGSU recognition Apr 18, 2014 10:06 AM Dr. Paul Johnson, an associate professor in the College of Education and Human Development at Bowling Green State University, received the Recognition for Community Involvement at the Faculty Excellence Awards on April 16.

  • Master Teacher Michael Coomes views teaching as learning Apr 18, 2014 10:06 AM According to Dr. Michael Coomes, winner of the 2014 Master Teacher Award at Bowling Green State University, the most important quality for a teacher is careful listening.

  • Blair honored for leadership of the English department Apr 18, 2014 10:04 AM Dr. Kristine Blair, chair of the English department at Bowling Green State University, has received this year’s recognition for Chair/School Director Leadership. Blair was honored at the April 16 Faculty Excellence reception, where she also received $1,000 and a commemorative plaque.

  • Liquid manure to solid gold Apr 7, 2014 6:30 AM Large-scale dairy farms have been a divisive issue in Ohio since they started popping up in rural areas across the state. One of the main concerns is the large amount of diluted manure these farms produce. But what if the nutrients that make manure so good for the soil could be removed from this liquid and sold as a low-cost, high-yield fertilizer? It’s a question that Dr. Bob Midden, chemistry, and six of his undergraduate students are trying to answer.

  • BGSU teacher workshops focus on Holocaust, civic engagement curriculum Apr 2, 2014 10:08 AM “It is important to teach the Holocaust not only because it was a horrible time in world history, but because it provides an excellent opportunity to discuss the deeply moral issues of what it means to be a responsible citizen in the world today,” said Heather Elliott-Famularo, chair of the digital arts division in the School of Art at Bowling Green State University.

  • Bylsma brings elite credentials to U.S. team Feb 10, 2014 6:30 AM Dan Bylsma ’92 is making his first appearance as head coach of the U.S. Olympic men’s ice hockey team at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The honor comes as no surprise given his record of success in the National Hockey League. Since taking over the reins of the Pittsburgh Penguins midway through the 2008-09 season, Bylsma has become one of the elite head coaches in professional hockey.

  • Bouzat on Darwin’s ‘One Long Argument’ Feb 7, 2014 2:11 PM Feb. 12 is the birthday of two figures of great historical importance: Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin. While Lincoln’s birthday is now observed with that of George Washington on Presidents’ Day, Darwin Day is celebrated by scientists and evolutionists around the world to honor the creator of a biological theory of evolution and the contributions of science to our understanding of the natural world.

  • Dedicated to civic engagement Feb 3, 2014 6:45 AM Joan Gordon was an icon in Bowling Green for decades. Involved in almost-too-many-to-count civic organizations, she was known for her attention to detail; her commitment to the city, its businesses, organizations and people; and for her ability to get things done.

  • Thriving writers Feb 3, 2014 6:45 AM BGSU alumna Monica McFawn Robinson didn’t expect to win the Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction when she submitted her collection of short stories, “Bright Shards of Someplace Else,” to the University of Georgia Press.

  • Baron book serves up study of food in film Jan 28, 2014 2:08 PM Mention that you’re writing a book about food and film, and nearly everyone can instantly reel off favorite scenes involving food in movies, or documentaries about food that have had an impact on them, said Dr. Cynthia Baron, an associate professor of theater and film at Bowling Green State University.

  • Online learners Jan 27, 2014 2:07 PM Sitting at her daughter Jacqueline’s undergraduate graduation, Ann Frake began to think of resuming her education. She had received her bachelor’s degree in English from Northern Illinois University over 30 years ago.

  • Volunteering in Ecuador Jan 18, 2014 2:07 PM When you think of service projects, building a house, raking some leaves or painting a fence for someone in need might come to mind. But what about carrying bags of sand or buckets of water from a river in the Amazon? Kendra Simon ’04 got to experience that and much more after being chosen as one of 30 Disney company employees who embarked on a service global volunteer trip to Ecuador.

  • Mayo stories reveal strangeness of life in post-Soviet Lithuania Jan 18, 2014 2:06 PM Wendell Mayo is not Lithuanian, but the Baltic country has occupied his thoughts, his summers and his writing for nearly 20 years. His latest collection of short stories, “The Cucumber King of Kedainiai,” presents six acute vignettes of contemporary life in the former Soviet republic, where the past way of life is gone, the new way is unsettled, and in some ways there is, Mayo says, “a horrible sense of absence,” even for a cucumber king.

  • Religion, spirituality and health Jan 18, 2014 2:06 PM Religion, spirituality and health — it’s a topic that has begun to receive more attention after years of neglect. Dr. Kenneth Pargament, a professor of psychology at Bowling Green State University, is working on two major projects hoping to shed new light on the relationship between all three.

  • 2013 CAA Recipients Jan 1, 2014 12:00 AM Bowling Green State University is proud to recognize outstanding, notable and accomplished alumni at the 2013 College Alumni Awards. Please join us in congratulating the 2013 College Alumni Award recipients:

  • Pro athletes emerge during first 50 years of Falcon Club Nov 25, 2013 11:18 AM Behind the past 50 years of unforgettable moments in BGSU athletics is a group of exceptionally devoted fans: Falcon Club. These Falcon loyalists support athletic scholarships, supply uniforms and training equipment, and cheer for their favorite teams.

  • Suspension of disbelief Nov 4, 2013 9:46 AM “The next time you go to a concert, look up,” said BGSU alumnus Bill Auld. The several tons of scenery and rigging you see has all been carefully planned and executed to seamlessly maintain the magic of theater. Auld has the unusual job of calculating how to make people and all types of things “fly” on stages ranging from small churches to theaters to large arenas. He is one of only a few hundred people in the world who work professionally at this.

  • BG vs. UT rivalry at Marathon Petroleum Oct 21, 2013 10:52 AM The Battle of I-75 is the long-standing rivalry between Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo. But one northwest Ohio company took that rivalry to a whole new level and used the friendly competition to support a good cause.

  • Under the wire: Alumnus garners retailers' support with new plus-size lingerie brand Oct 14, 2013 1:10 PM A new full-figured lingerie brand now being stocked by national retailers is the venture of a BGSU alumnus of the Sidney A. Ribeau President's Leadership Academy (PLA). Vontoba "Von" Terry '03 of Frisco, Texas, partnered with his wife, Psychelia, to found Urban Intimates, a trendy line of undies and unmentionables for curvy and plus-size women.

  • BGSU alumni keep Ohio company rolling along Sep 30, 2013 9:01 AM It's a company that prides itself on keeping our highways safer by developing and manufacturing leading-edge products and systems for the tractor-trailers and other commercial vehicles you see on the road every day. It's a trailblazing company that saturates itself with talented employees whose skills are developed, among other ways, through co-op assignments and development programs in areas such as finance, supply chain and engineering. And it's a company that stands at 29 and counting in BGSU alumni, including president and CEO Joe McAleese '81 and '82.

  • Lights, Camera, Robots Sep 16, 2013 9:08 AM Weigl Works's credit card statement included a roller coaster car, robotic components, last minute flights and a lot of snacks at theme parks, which led representatives at American Express to inquire about the business operated by two Falcon alumni.

  • From couch surfing to riding waves on 'Deadliest Catch' Aug 19, 2013 1:56 PM BGSU alumnus Brad Carper '03 experiences the great outdoors from the perspectives of real people in one of the world's most extreme cold climates - northern Alaska - for his work on various documentary and reality television programs like the Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch."

  • Teachers of the Year Aug 19, 2013 1:55 PM As a new school year begins with fresh new supplies, classmates and teachers, some BGSU alumni are going back to school with the distinction of being named among the best educators in the nation.

  • First MBA grad created scholarship to honor retired dean Jul 29, 2013 3:31 PM A new graduate scholarship created by the first BGSU student to earn an MBA will honor the man who is both creator of the program and former dean of the College of Business Administration: Dr. William "Bill" Schmeltz.

  • Father and son share falcon bonds Jul 22, 2013 3:43 PM The story begins with William Primrose Jr. ’42 who is one of the few living alumni to have known all of BGSU’s presidents. William remembers visiting campus as a prospective student with his mother and father. “We were just walking around when a man came over to shake our hands. He said, ‘Hello, I’m President Homer Williams.’ Well, we were just so impressed that the president would come out to meet us. I knew right then that Bowling Green was where I wanted to be,” said William.

  • Creating art through faith Jul 22, 2013 3:40 PM Artists often have faith in coming up with unique ideas for their next sculpture or painting. But one artist and BGSU alumna combines her faith in God with her love of art. Sister Jane Mary Sorosiak '83 is a Sister of St. Francis who received her master's degree in art at Bowling Green State University in the 1960s. Today, she weaves together art and faith to further her ministry by creating beautiful and inspiring ceramic murals for churches and other buildings.

  • Harbaugh Falcon Spirit! Jul 1, 2013 11:38 AM Falcon fans across the nation went wild when Jack Harbaugh ’61, ’63 opened his Super Bowl XLVII Media Center interview with an enthusiastic shout out to Bowling Green State University and legendary Hall of Fame Coach Doyt Perry.

  • Alumna makes history May 20, 2013 10:36 AM Being promoted to the rank of rear admiral in the United States Coast Guard is a great achievement. Being only the third woman to serve as the military aide to a U.S. President (Bill Clinton), and now to Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, is making history.

  • The NFL comes to campus May 20, 2013 10:35 AM Dick Maxwell '70 looked around the room and saw the makings of a pretty decent football team. But this collection of quarterbacks and linebackers and wide receivers was not there to work on passing and blocking and tackling. The group of 20 current and former National Football League players came to BGSU with their next career in mind.

  • Falcon Flames create new four-year scholarships at BGSU May 13, 2013 10:37 AM Paul Joseph Hooker was born in Orrville, Ohio in 1952. His mother died when he was 7 years old, and his father, who worked on the railroad, raised him and his four siblings. He matriculated to Bowling Green State University after graduating from Orrville High School in 1971. It was there that he met is partner for life, Nadine Margo Plasteras.

  • From football star to music man May 13, 2013 10:37 AM Before running to gigs as Detroit's "blues man," Paul Miles '74 was running down field for the Falcons. The performer recently reflected on his award-winning music career, and how it accidentally started at Bowling Green State University.

  • General Anita Gallentine among BGSU commencement speakers Apr 26, 2013 3:39 PM Bowling Green State University will celebrate its 276th graduation in three ceremonies in the Stroh Center on Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4. The total number of diplomas being awarded is 2,092, including 380 degrees granted through the Graduate College.

  • Rick Valicenti ’73 empowers art students to trust their creativity Apr 12, 2013 1:00 AM Rick Valicenti ’73 is a celebrated graphic designer who leads an award-winning design firm and is recognized by the White House for his lifetime contributions to his industry. But none of that matters much during the alumnus’s visits to BGSU, because his focus is building the confidence of students.

  • The man behind the medals Apr 8, 2013 8:48 AM As a strength coach with the United States Olympic Committee, Rob Schwartz '00, Colorado Springs, Colo., helped at least 30 Olympians to capture medals this summer games. He was busy behind the scenes of the London 2012 Olympics, a decade after his first job as a strength coach for Falcon Athletics.

  • Alumni honors professor for fueling his energy research Mar 20, 2013 11:30 AM Upali Weerasooriya '77 of Austin, Texas has developed new ways to draw every precious drop of fossil fuels out of existing oil wells through his chemical research of surfactants.

  • Inaugural arrangements Feb 4, 2013 3:23 PM For many, the opportunity to live their life's dream takes a backseat to life's realities, but not so for Ryan Nowlin, BGSU alumnus and staff arranger for the“President's Own” United States Marine Band. However, daring to believe he could live his dream propelled Nowlin last month into a spotlight he could never have predicted, when he had the“amazing and humbling” opportunity to participate in the Inauguration of President Obama, including arranging pieces for Kelly Clarkson and Beyoncé.

  • Otto Schoeppler ’47, ’79 (Hon.) receives Legion of Honor Jan 7, 2013 2:39 PM Otto Schoeppler '47, '79 (Hon.) was recently appointed a "Chevalier" of the Legion of Honor by decree of the president of France during the Sarkozy administration. The Legion of Honor, or Légion d'honneur, is France's highest order, or decoration, that recognizes military and civilians alike for their bravery or honorable service to the country.

  • Heathcock lights up literary world Dec 3, 2012 2:09 PM Alan Heathcock left Bowling Green State University in 1996 with his Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. He returned to speak at the Winter Wheat Festival of Writing in November and to read from his collection of short stories, “Volt.”

  • Falcon Flames Face Weather Trifecta Nov 16, 2012 2:10 PM As driving rains, pounding surf and howling winds from Hurricane Sandy converged on the town of Ho-Ho-Kus in northern New Jersey, residents were ordered to evacuate. However, as a lieutenant in the Volunteer Ambulance Corp., emergency medical technician (EMT), and a member of the community Office of Emergency Management (OEM), First Responder Gordon Hamm ’87 needed to stay and face the forces unleashed by Mother Nature and all the ensuing havoc.

  • 2017 ADA Recipients Dec 1, 2011 12:00 AM The Academy of Distinguished Alumni was created in 2011 by Bowling Green State University and its Alumni Association. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the University and was established to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni who have made significant contributions to their chosen professional field and/or through their community involvement. The University is proud to honor those alumni who have inspired their country, state, community and BGSU.

  • 2018 ADA Recipients Dec 1, 2011 12:00 AM The Academy of Distinguished Alumni was created in 2011 by Bowling Green State University and its Alumni Association. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the University and was established to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni who have made significant contributions to their chosen professional field and/or through their community involvement. The University is proud to honor those alumni who have inspired their country, state, community and BGSU.

  • 2019 ADA Recipients Dec 1, 2011 12:00 AM The Academy of Distinguished Alumni was created in 2011 by Bowling Green State University and its Alumni Association. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the University and was established to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni who have made significant contributions to their chosen professional field and/or through their community involvement. The University is proud to honor those alumni who have inspired their country, state, community and BGSU.

  • 2022 ADA Recipients Dec 1, 2011 12:00 AM The Academy of Distinguished Alumni was created in 2011 by Bowling Green State University and its Alumni Association. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the University and was established to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni who have made significant contributions to their chosen professional field and/or through their community involvement. The University is proud to honor those alumni who have inspired their country, state, community and BGSU.

  • Academy of Distinguished Alumni Dec 1, 2011 12:00 AM The Academy of Distinguished Alumni was created in 2011 by Bowling Green State University and its Alumni Association. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the University and was established to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni who have made significant contributions to their chosen professional field and/or through their community involvement. The University is proud to honor those alumni who have inspired their country, state, community and BGSU.

  • 2021 Football Preview Falcon Football opens the 2021 season by taking on the Tennessee Volunteers on Thursday, Sep. 2. Under third-year head coach Scot Loeffler, BGSU has one of the most youthful teams in the country, along with one of the most experienced coaching staffs in the Mid-American Conference.

  • Alumna Julia Hage passionate about public health Hage’s journey at Bowling Green State University began in pursuit of a degree in biology, but as she entered her senior year she enrolled in an introduction to public health course that sparked a deeper interest. She became passionate about the world of health and understanding the disparities in access, prevention and care that occur worldwide.

  • BGSU acknowledged as one of 'America’s Best Midsize Employers' for 2021 In its “America’s Best Midsize Employers 2021” rankings, the magazine ranked Bowling Green State University as the No. 3 midsize employer in the United States.

  • BGSU alumnus named best Ohio TV reporter by Associated Press BGSU alumnus Duane Pohlman was recently named best Ohio TV reporter by the Associated Press. He is an investigative reporter for WKRC-TV, Channel 12, in Cincinnati, where he has worked since September 2016. Prior to landing his current position at WKRC, Pohlman worked at several television stations across the country.

  • BGSU celebrates history-making Changing Lives for the World fundraising campaign Launched in 2014, the Changing Lives for the World campaign raised $255 million in total, with $101.7 million raised for scholarships and student aid.

  • BGSU receives $1.6 million grant to grow PPEL program BGSU has received a $1.6 million program grant from the Charles Koch Foundation to expand the Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law (PPEL) program. PPEL brings together distinct disciplines and provides students with an integrated curriculum, drawing on methods and insights of philosophy, political science and economics.

  • BGSU recognizes 2018 10 Under 10 honorees From basketball coaches and photographers, to environmentalists and advocates, leaders and visionaries, risk takers and dreamers, recent Falcon alumni are changing lives for the world. To honor the accomplishments of our recent alumni, the BGSU 10 Under 10 Award was established. The 2018 class was honored during Homecoming Oct. 12.

  • BGSU supports local agencies BGSU campuses in Huron and Bowling Green, as well as BGSU at Levis Commons, are supporting local health and safety agencies by donating PPE supplies and providing facilities to organizations in both communities.

  • BGSU to hold commencement Dec. 13, 14 Bowling Green State University will celebrate its 296th graduation in two ceremonies at the Stroh Center Dec. 13 and Dec. 14. Alumnae addressing the candidates include Sheryl Maxfield ’81 and Laurie Stevenson ’88, who are both members of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s Cabinet. The December graduating class includes 1,047 candidates.

  • Chorale group takes talents on the road thanks to crowdfunding BGSU’s student chorale group put their musical talents on display for audiences all over the Midwest earlier this spring as part of a multi-state musical tour made possible by donations from BGSU alumni and other supporters.

  • Class of 1974 50th Class Reunion

  • College Alumni Award recipient Tom Ullom We were very pleased to honor criminal justice alumnus, Mr. Tom Ullom ’93 at the Annual College Alumni Awards Ceremony on March 18. Recipients are selected from each college to acknowledge and celebrate their accomplishments for their service and work in their respective fields.

  • Current inflation explained with BGSU economics chair Dr. Peter VanderHart Though prices have gone up sharply in some cases, the current economic situation is far from by-the-book inflation.

  • Experience the magic at BGSU ArtsX Bowling Green State University’s ArtsX, the 15th annual holiday showcase of BGSU student, faculty and alumni art, takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7. It includes musical, theatrical and dance performances; exhibits and demonstrations; hands-on activities and art sales for holiday shoppers looking for unique, handmade gifts.

  • Falcon Club Member Spotlight Scott Miller was the first person in his family to graduate from college; his sister Molly, also a BG graduate, was the second. BG was where he became a responsible student and a mature adult. His BG experiences were vast and, even starting a year late, proved perfect timing for him.

  • Falcon Club Member Spotlight Jon Caraccilo describes why he gives in one word, pride. For the accomplishments of all students both in the classroom and on the athletic fields, he is exceedingly proud of BGSU and his ability to maintain a close relationship with his alma mater since walking campus as a student 25 years ago.

  • HR accepting applications for BG Leadership Academy

  • In Memoriam, Spring 2020

  • 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.

  • Mary-Jon Ludy recognized for supporting student research Dr. Mary-Jon Ludy, assistant professor of food and nutrition, received the Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year Award handed out each year by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS) to outstanding faculty mentors based on student nominations. CURS supports and fosters undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activities across all disciplines.

  • Media and Communication | Master’s | BGSU This master's degree prepares students for a Ph.D. program and a career in academia with a generalist or specialized knowledge base, as well as tools for academic research and scholarship.

  • Retired detective Tonya Rider joins the BGSU faculty The College of Health and Human Services hired Tonya Rider, retired Toledo detective, as an instructor for students in the graduate forensic science/investigation program last fall. Rider served in law enforcement for 25 years, and she was the only African American homicide detective employed in Toledo.

  • Shore, Traul appointed to BGSU Board of Trustees Amy Shore, of Bexley, Ohio, and Howard Traul, II of Bellefontaine, have been appointed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees. Shore will complete the term of former trustee Karen Morrison and will serve until 2022. Traul will serve a nine-year term.

  • Statewide survey helps improve health care for Ohioans BGSU’s Kelly Balistreri, sociology, is active in collecting and analyzing Ohio health data to help state health agencies make informed decisions. As a member of the executive committee for the Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey, she helps develop survey questions, plan the field work to ask the questions and analyze the collected data.

  • Summer Experience: Shadowcast internship brightens film students' summer Jillian Riley, a film production major at Bowling Green State University, spent the summer in California at Shadowcast Pictures, founded and owned by BGSU alumni Jay and Chrissy Ellison.

  • Swimming/Diving Reunion Former Falcon swimmers and divers were recognized at an all-program reunion held in conjunction with the November 9 meet vs. Marshall. Alumni from both the women’s and men’s programs were recognized during the meet's break, with special attention paid to the accomplishments of Dr. Jean Bailey Campbell.

  • The energy should spike as full attendance returns With the announcement that attendance at Bowling Green State University athletic events will return to full capacity for the fall 2021 season following the easing of most COVID-19 health restrictions by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, there is a sense of anticipation surging through the training areas, locker rooms and athletic offices on campus.

  • University Advancement BGSU Alumni stay connected with regional networks, affinity groups, special events and opportunities to make gifts to support students, professors and programs.

  • Wallach invited to speak on continued relevance of recording studios Dr. Jeremy Wallach, a BGSU professor of popular culture and expert on popular music and globalization, was invited to Venice, Italy, for the annual “Music and Musicology in the 21st Century” conference. Wallach presented on the soulful experience of the recording studio, and why technology cannot replace that personal interaction.

Updated: 12/02/2017 01:18AM