Ay-Ziggy-Zoomba.com

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

Along with Jim Elsasser retiring in June, Stacy Kosciak Deputy AD is leaving BGSU very soon also.

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.