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Athletic Director Derek van der Merwe has been extended through June 2030.

Among the items he is credited for in the press release:

-highest student athlete GPA in university history
-“record” for giving and unique donors
-integrating the university’s “Life Design” program, equipping student athletes with skills for careers and lives after sports
-growing student and community engagement in BG athletics

https://bgsufalcons.com/news/2025/2/21/ ... -der-merwe
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Along with Jim Elsasser retiring in June, Stacy Kosciak Deputy AD is leaving BGSU very soon also.
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guest44 wrote: Fri Mar 21, 2025 5:46 pm Along with Jim Elsasser retiring in June, Stacy Kosciak Deputy AD is leaving BGSU very soon also.
Glad this is happening with DVDM at the helm still. I trust his hiring skills so far and think he will try to find the best fit, not the easiest hire.
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