College of Arts & Sciences at BGSU

06/08/2026

BGSU researchers presented at the joint conference of the International Association for Great Lakes Research and the Society of Canadian Aquatic Sciences. Scientists at the conference came from many different backgrounds, but they share a common goal of understanding the issues facing bodies of freshwater and using science to address them. bit.ly/4dzUkHF

Scientists and students will come together to discuss current research and foster collaboration on an important scientific topic.

06/05/2026

College of Arts & Sciences at BGSU students placed first, second, and third at the annual Hatch competition! The Hatch is a unique business competition at BGSU that pairs students with business leaders to refine, develop, and pitch their business & product ideas to a panel of judges. At this year’s competition, judges awarded a combined $30,000 to five students representing three teams to continue developing their entrepreneurial ventures. bit.ly/49gsijm

The unique business competition supports students who want to explore entrepreneurship through a rigorous 15-week accelerator program and dedicated mentorship.

06/05/2026

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, the BGSU Democracy & Public Policy Network held its inaugural professional development seminar for Ohio K-12 teachers focused on bolstering American history and civics education in their classrooms.

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06/04/2026

BGSU Department of History chair Amílcar Challu has been selected as a 2026 Fellow in the Business-Higher Education Forum (BHEF) Faculty Innovation Fellowship, a competitive national program bringing together faculty leaders from across the country to drive meaningful change in higher education.

06/04/2026

Did you know that the BGSU School of Art has the largest undergrad art program at a public university in Ohio? Explore our art majors and programs at bgsu.edu/soa.

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Department of Sociology, Bowling Green State University student Grace Meier, who won a top poster presentation award for her research project with associate professor Jenjira Yahirun and graduate assistant Jaycob Applegate at the 2026 BGSU Center for Undergraduate Research & Scholarship (CURS) Symposium.

05/29/2026

Hello from New Zealand! A group of BGSU students, led by Philosophy teaching professor Ian Young, is studying environmental issues and geology on an education abroad trip to New Zealand. Explore our vast study abroad opportunities at bgsu.edu/educationabroad.

05/29/2026

Congratulations to BGSU Chemistry and Photochemistry professor Pavel Anzenbacher and associate professor Joe Furgal, who each received a Spring 2026 Accelerator Grant from the BGSU Division of Research.

05/28/2026

BGSU media production alum, Mitch Carrico ’26, found a second home within the Thompson Working Families Scholarship Program. He credits the support he received in the program with helping him stay on track to graduate. bit.ly/4dSWaDP

As a senior, Mitch Carrico completed an inspiring four years at BGSU with the help of the Thompson community.

05/28/2026

Congratulations to BGSU Psychology professor Casey Cromwell and BGSU Biology professor Hans Wildschutte, who received Spring 2026 Catalyst Grant Awards from the BGSU Division of Research.