Athletics News

Angie Hull Named Deputy Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator at BGSU
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Bowling Green State University Vice President for Athletics Strategy Derek van der Merwe has announced the hiring of Angie Hull as BGSU's new Deputy Athletics Director and Senior Woman Administrator.
BGSU Athletics Names David Cutri as Senior Associate Athletics Director for Financial Strategy
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Bowling Green State University Vice President for Athletics Strategy Derek van der Merwe has announced the hiring of David Cutri, CPA, CISA, CIA, as the Falcons' new Senior Associate Athletics Director for Financial Strategy. A highly respected financial executive and higher education leader, Cutri brings more than three decades of expertise in risk management, audit, compliance, and financial strategy across the corporate and university landscapes.

Administrator Jim Elsasser to Retire After 30 Years with BGSU Athletics
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – After nearly three decades of dedicated service to Bowling Green State University, Jim Elsasser, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Internal Affairs, has announced his retirement, effective June 30.
Fremont Federal Credit Union to Sponsor the Battle of I-75 Rivalry Series
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Fremont Federal Credit Union has opened a new branch in Bowling Green, officially expanding its field of membership and taking a step forward in its mission to promote healthy financial living throughout Northwest Ohio.
Bowling Green Athletics Continues to Achieve Academic Success
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University athletics program continues to shine academically, as evidenced by the NCAA's release of the latest Academic Progress Rate (APR) Institutional Report today (May 6). The Falcons posted strong results across the board, including seven teams earning perfect multi-year APR scores and 12 teams recording a perfect single-year APR for the 2023-24 academic year.
Stavros Paskaris Named BGSU Assistant AD for Development
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Bowling Green State University Director of Athletics Derek van der Merwe has announced the appointment of Stavros Paskaris as Assistant Athletics Director for Development. Paskaris, who has served as an assistant coach for the BGSU ice hockey program since 2021, transitions into this new leadership role after nearly two decades of collegiate coaching experience.
BGSU celebrates student-athletes at The Ziggys
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - The Ziggys, BGSU Athletics' end-of-year awards show, took place at the Stroh Center on Wednesday night.
NHL Great and BGSU Legend Mike Liut to be Honored as Distinguished Alumni at 2025 Ziggy’s
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Bowling Green State University is proud to announce that Mike Liut, a 1977 graduate and one of the most decorated players in Falcon Hockey history, will be honored as the Distinguished Alumni during the 2025 Ziggy's celebration, held Wednesday night at the Stroh Center.
Paying It Forward: Teddy Piepkow’s Lifelong Connection to BGSU
Falcon Insider with Derek van der Merwe: March 31