2025 State of the University Address
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 10:30–11:30 AM
- LocationBowen-Thompson Student Union, Lenhart Grand Ballroom
- DescriptionAs we look ahead to this academic year, we invite you to join President Rodney K. Rogers for the State of the University. The address will highlight the impact of our momentum at Bowling Green and how we will continue to move the University forward.For those unable to attend the State of the University in person, a livestream of the address will be available. On the Firelands campus, the livestream will be available for viewing in 105 Foundation Hall.Following the address, celebrate Homecoming week with friends and colleagues at the All-Campus Picnic, which gets underway at 11:30 a.m. on the Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle. With a focus on sustainability, the picnic will be a zero-waste event.------------------------Weeks of Welcome Aug. 20-Oct. 3 | This event is part of Weeks of Welcome, which begins at move-in and extends to Fall Break. During this celebration, explore opportunities hosted by the campus community that will help you embrace the adventure of creating your own ultimate BGSU experience.
- Websitehttps://events.bgsu.edu/event/2025-state-of-the-university-address
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