BW is an academic community committed to the liberal arts and sciences as the foundation for lifelong learning. Located in Berea, Ohio, BW provides a rigorous academic program characterized by excellence in teaching and learning within a challenging, supportive environment that enhances intellectual and spiritual growth. BW assists students in becoming contributing, compassionate citizens of an increasingly global society and encourages their pursuit of personal and professional excellence.
(see more)BW is an academic community committed to the liberal arts and sciences as the foundation for lifelong learning. Located in Berea, Ohio, BW provides a rigorous academic program characterized by excellence in teaching and learning within a challenging, supportive environment that enhances intellectual and spiritual growth. BW assists students in becoming contributing, compassionate citizens of an increasingly global society and encourages their pursuit of personal and professional excellence.
Baldwin Wallace University senior indoor All-American sprinter Jordan Leverette (Cleveland/John Adams) and senior All-Ohio Athletic Conference thrower Zak Dysert (McDonald, Pa./Fort Cherry) swept the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division III Great Lakes Region Athlete of the Year awards.
Sports -
May 21
Ovation Festival, BW's annual celebration of student achievement, showcased student success in research, scholarship, experiential learning, the arts and more. The signature event of the festival was the Day of Excellence, which featured student work from every school of the university through posters, displays, live presentations and performances.
Achievement (Other) -
May 22
The Women for BW Legacy Award supports women with financial need working toward their graduate or undergraduate degree at Baldwin Wallace University. The Legacy Award honors the history of the Baldwin Wallace Women's Club, established in 1921. For nearly a century, alumnae and friends from throughout the BW community gathered, in the spirit of philanthropy, to generate funds to help female students in need.
Academic Award -
May 21
Baldwin Wallace University and Playhouse Square co-produced "Be More Chill" under the direction and choreography of Jon Martinez and music direction of Matthew Webb. Based on Ned Vizzini's novel, the musical tells the tale of a high school boy trying to fit in and win the girl of his dreams with the help of an easy-to-swallow nanocomputer.
The 2019 Student Life and Leadership Awards recognized the accomplishments of student leaders, faculty and staff advisers, organizations and programs that have made an impact on the BW community and beyond.
Leadership -
May 8
The Baldwin Wallace University Honors Program officially inducted 19 rising sophomore students at a pinning ceremony during the spring 2019 semester. The program strives for a learning environment inside and outside the classroom that engages the whole student, seeks to connect theoretical ideas to real world applications, fosters independent thinking and brings students together into a community of scholars.
Honors Program -
May 7
A distinguished group of students at Baldwin Wallace University has reached BW's pinnacle of academic honor society achievement with induction into the Dayton C. Miller Honor Society. Less than four percent of the undergraduate student body achieves membership in the society.
Honor Society -
Apr 16
Thirty-one students spent the fall 2018 semester away from BW learning off campus. With help from the BW Study Abroad Center's Independent Study program, students created individualized immersion experiences in Australia, England, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Washington, D.C. and on the high seas.
Study Abroad -
Mar 28
Forty-four Baldwin Wallace University students made a difference by volunteering at diverse destinations during the 2019 spring break. The BW Alternative Break service program gives students the opportunity to spend their breaks helping others. Each experience is led by a BW student with support from a university faculty or staff adviser. Student volunteers traveled to Chicago; Houston; Memphis, Tennessee; Waco, Texas; and Montgomery, Alabama.
Community Service -
Apr 18
Fifty-nine students participated in the 18th Annual Dance Marathon at Baldwin Wallace University. Dance Marathon is the largest philanthropy organization on campus. Lasting 12 hours, the marathon consists of performers, dance and HIV/AIDS education. All proceeds are donated to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, which seeks to educate and reduce the the transmission and cases of pediatric AIDS worldwide.
Club or Organization -
Mar 14
Students at Baldwin Wallace University elected their 107th student body president and vice president on Wednesday, Feb. 6. The winning pair of president Allyson Crays of Warren, Ohio, and vice president Arundhati Gupta of New Delhi, India, officially took office during the inauguration ceremony held on Tuesday, Feb. 19.
Student Government -
Feb 26
Baldwin Wallace University congratulates our fall 2018 graduates. The following students completed all requirements for a graduate and/or undergraduate degree.
Graduation -
Feb 12
The Yellow Jacket community was abuzz with excitement during Baldwin Wallace University's combined Homecoming and Community Day, newly dubbed as the Bold & Gold Festival. The epic gathering of the BW community included a pep rally, parade, tailgate picnic, alumni reunions and Yellow Jacket football. The Jacket Prince and Princess were crowned during the pep rally and the King and Queen were crowned at halftime.
Student Competition -
2018 Oct 8
The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2018 semester at Baldwin Wallace University according to Provost Stephen D. Stahl. Any full-time student who achieves a GPA of at least 3.6 for 12 or more graded hours or part-time student who achieves a GPA of at least 3.6 for six or more graded hours in the fall or spring semester will be placed on the Dean's List.
Honors List -
Jan 24
More than 600 students earned endowed scholarships at Baldwin Wallace University this fall. BW has a long history of endowed scholarship support from alumni, faculty, trustees and friends. Over 400 named scholarships provide in excess of $3 million to help students attend, persist and graduate from BW. Endowed scholarships vary in their requirements with many specifying financial need, a course of study, involvement on campus or a commitment to excellence in a particular field.
Scholarship -
2018 Oct 23
From Chinese culture to women's studies to physical therapy and more, 10 students pursued research of their own design under the supervision of a faculty mentor as part of BW's Summer Scholars Program. Scholars lived together for 10 weeks on campus and had extensive opportunities to engage in collaborative activities within an intellectual community.
Research / Grant -
2018 Sep 13
The Baldwin Wallace University Center for Innovation & Growth (CIG) announces 2018-19 LaunchNET interns.
Internship -
2018 Jun 27
The Baldwin Wallace University Cyber Defense Team is number one in the country after the dust settled and the points were tallied in the National Cyber League (NCL) 2017 Fall Season competition. The team, dubbing itself "Ken's Little Pwnies" for BW faculty advisor Kenneth Atchinson, fought to the top of the NCL leaderboard outranking 174 teams nationally across all brackets.
Academic competition -
2018 Jan 23
The BW Community Research Institute (CRI) has appointed two 2016-2017 CRI Student Fellows. The fellows will participate in survey research design, data collection and analysis, and communicate research findings to the press. CRI, founded in 2005, conducts regional, statewide, and national surveys for government agencies, nonprofits, foundations, community-based organizations, businesses and the media.
Work Experience -
2016 Jul 1
Kelly Hoye of Painesville was named as the first Baldwin Wallace University Community Research Institute (CRI) Student Fellow. Along with Hoye, Dr. Julie Newcamp, Assistant Professor of Sociology/Criminal Justice Studies, is serving as the first CRI Faculty Fellow.
Business/professional -
2016 Mar 22
The White Rose Ceremony is held annually in memory of Philura Gould Baldwin, granddaughter of BW founder John Baldwin and BW's first librarian. At the behest of the Baldwin family, an oration is given and select female graduates participate by carrying white roses that serve as a memorial to Philura whose life was cut short by tuberculosis at age 27. While no criteria must be met, each woman must have, in her own unique way, distinguished herself by making a difference in the BW community.
Student Excellence -
2016 Jun 13
As part of BWs Alternative Break service program, a group of 11 students traveled to San Antonio over Winter Break 2015. They took part in a variety of activities exploring issues of hunger and food insecurity in a diverse community including immigrant families and veterans. The Alternative Break experience at BW provides students with opportunities to make a difference, travel to another area, learn new skills and meet people with similar interests.
Volunteer -
2016 Jan 26