College of Arts & Sciences at BGSU

Department of Sociology, Bowling Green State University professor Susan Brown discusses with The New York Times why older adults are no longer staying in “empty shell” marriages. “This generation is living longer than prior generations,” Brown said, “and that may be changing the calculus about whether you want to stay in a marriage that is not that meaningful anymore.” nyti.ms/4aOIclD

It may be summer, but our faculty & student researchers are still busy at work! Students participating in the Great Lakes Watershed Approaches to Transdisciplinary Environmental Research (Great Lakes-WATER) program took a research-focused boat excursion on the RV Ziggy and visited the National Museum of the Great Lakes last week.

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Akiko Kawano Jones. She was a devoted and beloved faculty member who passionately shared Japanese language & culture with her students, colleagues & the broader community – particularly through the Cherry Blossom Festival, which marked its 25th year this past spring. We are deeply grateful for her 43 years of dedication to the College and will always remember her with great fondness.

Bring dad and the kids to the BGSU Planetarium for Father’s Day! Join us for the Planetarium Double Feature: Sunstruck and Our Colorful World at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 21. bgsu.edu/planetarium

Today we commemorate June 19, 1865 – the day that Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with the news that the Civil War had ended and that all enslaved people were free. There are no classes today, and all BGSU offices are closed.

Congratulations to BGSU Languages student Celia How, who won a top oral presentation award at the 2026 Center for Undergraduate Research & Scholarship (CURS) Symposium. Her research focused on the lived experiences of migrants & refugees in Spain’s immigration system.

Five current & former BGSU School of Art faculty members & 11 alums are featured in the exhibition, Michigan Metals: Lasting Legacy/Inspired Response. Visit the College for Creative Studies, U245 Gallery, Art Centre Building in Detroit, June 8-29.
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More Michigan students chose BGSU than any other out-of-state college or university in 2025, according to newly released data from the National Student Clearinghouse and Michigan’s Center for Educational Performance and Information. From affordable tuition & personalized support to career preparation & success after graduation, Michigan students continue to find value in a BGSU education. bit.ly/4veOh3b

Why Bowling Green State University is the top out-of-state choice for Michigan students Newly released data from the National Student Clearinghouse and Michigan’s Center for Educational Performance and Information show BGSU is the top out-of-state choice for Michigan high schoolers.

Congratulations to BGSU Languages student MaryAnn Huebner, who won a top poster award at the 2026 Center for Undergraduate Research & Scholarship (CURS) Symposium. She presented a design for culturally responsive classrooms with bilingual children’s literature.

Homecoming is the time when generations of Falcons come together to celebrate the people, places & traditions that make Bowling Green the hometown to Falcons everywhere. With 100 days until Homecoming, now is the perfect time to start planning your weekend! bgsu.edu/homecoming