Bob and Ellen Thompson will extend their foundation's partnership with BGSU through their intent to give at least $121 million toward its Thompson Scholar program.

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (WTVG) - Shock, joy and relief are just some of the many emotions that some BGSU students experienced after walking into a special event at University Hall.

BGSU was the first in Ohio to implement Starship Technology for food delivery using 100% electric robots. In 2023, the university added an autonomous floor-scrubbing robot.

Scholarship recipients, known as Thompson Scholars, receive $11,000 each academic year. The scholarship covers a majority of tuition costs — in-state BGSU students paid $13,519 this academic ...