Baldwin Wallace University

Baldwin Wallace University congratulates our spring 2025 graduates. The following students completed all requirements for an undergraduate and/or graduate degree.

Baldwin Wallace University junior All-American left-handed pitcher Brit Kostura (Teqesta, Fla./Jupiter Christian School) has been named as a 2025 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Division III Baseball Academic All-American for the first time in his career.

The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2025 semester at Baldwin Wallace University, according to Interim Provost Linda Chase. The Dean's List recognizes students who earn a grade point average of 3.8 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more graded hours during the semester.

The Baldwin Wallace University Honors Program officially inducted 68 students during the spring 2025 semester. The program strives to create a learning environment, both inside and outside the classroom, that engages the whole student, connects theoretical ideas to real-world applications, fosters independent thinking, and brings students together into a community of scholars.

Eleven students achieved membership in Baldwin Wallace University's Upsilon of Ohio Chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Sociology Honor Society, in the spring 2025 semester.

The Baldwin Wallace University Center for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement is pleased to announce a new class of BW Student Ambassadors, a student organization that fosters relationships between BW alumni and the University.

The BW Circle K service club received a raft of awards at the recent statewide Ohio District Circle K Convention.

Six Baldwin Wallace University women's wrestling student-athletes have been recognized by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) as Scholar All-Americans.

The White Rose Ceremony is held annually in memory of Philura Gould Baldwin, BW's first librarian and granddaughter of BW founder John Baldwin. An oration is given, and select female graduates carry white roses in memory of Philura, whose life was cut short by consumption at age 26. While no criteria must be met, each woman must have distinguished herself by making a difference in the BW community.

Students at Baldwin Wallace University elected their 113th student body president and vice president. The winning team of president Leah Kania of Albion, New York, and vice president Aniya Qualls of Elyria, Ohio, officially took office during an inauguration ceremony held on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Named scholarships were earned by over 750 students at Baldwin Wallace University this fall. BW has a long history of scholarship support from alumni, faculty, trustees and friends. Over 460 named scholarships provide more than $4.8 million to help students attend, persist and graduate from BW. In addition, they carry on the donors' legacies through the lives of the students who receive their support. The scholarships vary in requirements, with many specifying financial need, a course of study, involvement on campus or a commitment to excellence in a particular field.

Thirty-two students took their learning off campus during the 2023-2024 academic year. With help from the BW Center for Global Exploration's Independent Study program, students created individualized immersion experiences across the globe.

Under the direction of assistant professor of acting and directing Laura Welsh Berg, BW students staged Josie Rourke's 2018 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure."

Twelve students pursued research of their own design under a faculty mentor's supervision as part of BW's Summer Scholars program.

Ovation, BW's annual celebration of student achievement, showcased student success in research, scholarship, experiential learning, the arts and more. The Day of Excellence featured student work from every school of the university through posters, displays, live presentations and performances.

Each spring, Baldwin Wallace University recognizes student achievement with a variety of scholarships and awards for academics, athletics, service and leadership at the Academic Honor Awards ceremony.

BW celebrates outstanding multicultural students each spring with the Dr. Obie Bender Multicultural Awards. The awards honor and affirm the contributions of underrepresented members of the BW community as well as those who contribute to the overall spirit of inclusion. The awards are named for Dr. Obie Bender '62, who was an officer of the University for 36 years. Throughout his tenure, Bender provided exceptional leadership as a BW administrative liaison and was responsible for intercollegiate athletics, campus security and the health and physical education and recreation facilities.

Baldwin Wallace University announces the 2023-24 LaunchNET interns. Interns are trained to assist BW entrepreneurs by participating in confidential venture coaching meetings. Additionally, they lead LaunchNET's marketing efforts and coordinate entrepreneurial programming across campus.

Baldwin Wallace's Ovation 2021 Day of Excellence was held as a virtual event this year, but the student achievements highlighted throughout the day were no less stellar than in the past.