BGSU Schmidthorst College of Business

Strong mentorship makes a difference 🏆️

Assistant teaching professor Patrick Bruen spent the spring semester preparing students for success beyond the classroom, culminating in a trip to Dallas, where eight students competed in the national RNMKRS Sales Competition hosted by Victra.

Take a closer look at their experience and the impact they made on the national stage: https://buff.ly/LhwzKL1

Summer internship spotlight ☀️

Lilyan Cameron is spending her summer interning with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio. During her internship, she is supporting sourcing and supplier management initiatives across indirect spend categories, including contributing to RFQs, RFPs and supplier evaluation projects.

Here is an experience that prepared Lilyan for her internship:

"One experience that prepared me for my internship was a supplier sourcing case project for Honda that I completed with a team of four students. We evaluated potential suppliers using scorecards and other sourcing tools to make a recommendation. I now use similar evaluation methods during my internship when assessing suppliers and analyzing proposals."

Once a Falcon, always a Falcon.🧡

We’re proud of the impact BGSU business alumni are making every day.

Schmidthorst College of Business proud 👏

From the classroom to service, Curtis Lydy is making an impact. The supply chain management student is now being recognized by the U.S. Air Force for his leadership and commitment.

Read more: https://buff.ly/2DyAoC4

Falcons landed in Barcelona, Spain, this week as the third study abroad program focused on global entrepreneurship and social impact kicks off!

Partnering with Geneva Business School, students are gaining hands‑on global experience and collaborating with peers abroad, building skills that prepare them to think globally and lead with purpose.

Hello, June ☀️

What’s one thing you love about summer on campus?

Orientation days have officially begun!

New Falcons, we can't wait to see you back on campus this August. Let the countdown begin. 🧡

On this , we honor the heroes who served with courage and dedication. Their legacy reminds us to appreciate the freedoms we enjoy and to live with purpose, gratitude and unity. Wishing everyone a meaningful day of reflection and connection.

Remembering Professor Kevin Quinn
Yesterday, the college planted a tree on campus in honor of Professor Kevin Quinn, a beloved member of our economics faculty for 34 years. Quinn was known for his wit, insight and genuine passion for every class he taught.

He inspired countless students, and his presence will be deeply missed but never forgotten among our college. 🧡

Tonight, we dim the lights of the Robert W. and Patricia A. Maurer Center, home to the Allen W. (Hon. '17) and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business in honor of Carol M. Schmidthorst, who passed away today, May 11.

It is with profound sadness that we share the loss of one of Bowling Green State University's most generous and transformational supporters. Carol, alongside her husband Allen, forever changed the course of this University.

In 2020, Al and Carol together made the single largest academic gift in Bowling Green's history, establishing our first named college: the Allen W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business. Their belief in the power of a Bowling Green education has directly empowered countless students to become the next generation of business leaders. Their generosity is also woven into the fabric of our athletics community through the Schmidthorst Pavilion and Schmidthorst Heritage Hall at the Stroh Center, which features the Cochrane Cunningham Athletic Archives, one of the largest and most distinctive collections in all of college athletics, and through their steadfast support of scholarships, public broadcasting and the arts.

Longtime residents of Lima, Ohio, Carol and Al built their lives rooted in hard work and generosity. They created businesses, gave back to their communities, cared deeply for their families and paid it forward by investing in the future of Bowling Green in unprecedented ways.

On behalf of the entire Bowling Green community, we extend our deepest condolences to Al and the entire Schmidthorst family. Carol's belief in our University and our students will always be remembered with our deepest gratitude.