May 29, 2026, Press Release from Bowling Green State University:
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green State University Sidney A. Ribeau President’s Leadership Academy (PLA) has named the following Findlay and Lima area residents as its newest scholars:
- Gracin Romero of McComb High School
- Graham Shively of Wapakoneta Senior High School
The BGSU PLA is a nationally recognized best practice in student leadership development designed to provide scholars with comprehensive educational experiences and opportunities grounded in the ideals of servant leadership.
Students who are accepted into the BGSU PLA receive a four-year full tuition scholarship and are empowered with leadership and civic engagement opportunities through application of curricular and co-curricular experiences. They participate in intensive leadership curriculum, mentorship and experiential learning opportunities designed to enhance their leadership skills, critical thinking and commitment to being a leader in their community.
Romero and Shively distinguished themselves as two of only 40 students out of 550 total applicants to be selected for this year’s cohort, demonstrating the determination, curiosity and dedication to personal growth that the BGSU PLA highly values in its scholars.
Their selection is a testament to their academic and leadership potential and character, as they join a community of BGSU scholars and alumni who have excelled through the same path with the mantra of the PLA guiding them – eyes on tomorrow and feet on today.
For more information about the BGSU President’s Leadership Academy, visit BGSU.edu/PLA.
