Baldwin Wallace University

Co-hosted by the Student Life Center and the Brain Center for Community Engagement, the Student Life and Leadership Awards recognize and celebrate the co-curricular accomplishments and contributions of BW student leaders, faculty, staff, student organization advisors, student organizations and programs that have made a positive impact on the BW and surrounding communities.

For the second consecutive year, Baldwin Wallace University All-American high jumper Christian Pfeiffer (Amherst) has been named a College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-American for men's cross country and track & field.

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 senior women's cross country and track and field All-American distance runner Hope Murphy (Mogadore) has been named as a College Sports Communicators (CSC) Track and Field and Cross Country Academic All-Americans for a remarkable third time.

Fifty-six students raised over $3,000 at the 24th Annual Dance Marathon at Baldwin Wallace University. Dance Marathon is the largest philanthropy organization on campus, raising funds for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Lasting nine hours, this year's event featured performers, service projects, vendors, raffles, dancing and educational sessions on AIDS/HIV.

Baldwin Wallace University senior All-American men's wrestling 197-pounder Joey Petrella (Reynoldsburg/Bishop Hartley) has been named as a 2025 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Division III At-Large Academic All-American for the first time in his career.

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.

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

13 Baldwin Wallace University men's volleyball student-athletes have been selected to the 2025 Academic All-Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League (MCVL) Team.

Eight Baldwin Wallace University student-athletes have been named to the 2025 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Cross Country/Track and Field Academic All-District Team.

Baldwin Wallace University senior All-Ohio Athletic Conference baseball outfielder Justin Carinci (Ajax, Ontario, CANADA/Pickering) and senior All-OAC right-handed pitcher Vince Dolcemaschio (Los Angeles, Calif./Windward School) were selected to the 2025 American Baseball Coaches Association Division III All-Region 7 Defensive Team.

Baldwin Wallace University senior All-Ohio Athletic Conference right-handed baseball pitcher Vince Dolcemaschio (Los Angeles, Calif./Windward School) was named to the 2025 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)/Rawlings Division III Gold Glove Team.

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.

12 Baldwin Wallace University student-athletes have been selected to the 2025 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic At-Large All-District.

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.

Ten students achieved membership in BW's Epsilon of Ohio Chapter of Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society in Social Sciences in the spring 2025 semester.

Eight students achieved membership in the National Residence Hall Honorary in the spring 2025 semester.

Five Baldwin Wallace University men's outdoor track and field student-athletes have been named to the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Great Lakes Region Team.

Three Baldwin Wallace University women's outdoor track and field student-athletes have been named to the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Great Lakes Region Team.

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.

Five Baldwin Wallace University baseball student-athletes have been selected to the 2025 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team.

Ten students achieved membership in Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, in the spring 2025 semester.

Eleven students achieved membership in Kappa Mu Epsilon, National Mathematics Honor Society, in the spring 2025 semester. Society membership is extended to students who have completed three semesters of college, taken three courses in mathematics, including at least one in calculus, have a minimum 3.0 GPA in mathematics, and rank in the upper 35% of their class.

Six students achieved membership in the BW Delta Upsilon Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society in the spring 2025 semester.

Five students achieved membership in the Baldwin Wallace University chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, in the spring 2025 semester.

Baldwin Wallace University junior All-Ohio Athletic Conference left-handed pitcher Brit Kostura (Teqesta, Fla./Jupiter Christian School) has been named to the D3baseball.com All-American team.

Three Baldwin Wallace University baseball players have been named to the 2025 D3baseball.com All-Region 7 team.

Four Baldwin Wallace University baseball players have been named to the 2025 NCAA Division III American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)/Rawlings All-Region 7 team.

Thirteen students achieved membership in BW's Alpha Mu Zeta chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society, during the spring 2025 semester.