The Academy of Distinguished Alumni is the highest honor bestowed by the University and was established to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni who have made significant contributions to their chosen professional field and/or through their community involvement. The University is proud to honor those alumni who have inspired their country, state, community and BGSU. 

Join us on Thursday, Sept. 21, as we induct our 2023 honorees as part of an exciting evening that kicks off a memorable Homecoming weekend. This year's outstanding honorees include:

Anthony E. Doerr ’99
Rear Adm. June E. Ryan, USCG (Ret.) ’84
Allen W. Schmidthorst ’17 (Hon.)

Dinner tickets are $50 per person. Attire is black tie optional.