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• Bowling Green State University is a public four-year institution of higher learning. It is located in Bowling Green, Ohio, approximately 20 miles south of Toledo. It is a member of the Mid-American Athletic Conference.

• Fast Facts

  1. Established: 1910
  2. Location: Bowling Green, Ohio
  3. Enrolled students: 21,000Bowling Green State University: GGSYOU at a Glance
  4. Faculty: 875Bowling Green State University: GGSYOU at a Glance
  5. Nicknames: Falcons, BGSU
  6. Mascots: Freddie and Frieda Falcon
  7. Colors: Burnt orange and dark brownBowling Green State University: School Colors

• BGSU History and Programs

  Originally established to train teachers, Bowling Green State University awarded its first bachelor's degrees in 1917. The first doctoral programs were added in 1935. The university also houses the Colleges of Business Administration, Health and Human Services, Musical Arts and Technology.Bowling Green State University: Main Campus History

• Notable Alumni

  Several professional athletes attended Bowling Green, including Los Angeles Kings defenseman Rob Blake, former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser and former Golden State Warriors center Nate Thurmond.

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