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
AD Extended
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mbenecke
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AD Extended
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Re: AD Extended
Along with Jim Elsasser retiring in June, Stacy Kosciak Deputy AD is leaving BGSU very soon also.
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Re: AD Extended
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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Attended more games than any responsible student should have.
Attended more games than any responsible student should have.