Baldwin Wallace University

Baldwin Wallace University women's wrestling head coach Mia Rodriguez is pleased to announce that four student-athletes have selected BW to continue their women's wrestling careers.

Over 500 first-year students welcomed to the Baldwin Wallace University campus this fall earned more than $9.4 million in merit scholarships for their outstanding high school achievements. BW offers a wide range of financial support to its students - more than $53.8 million for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Baldwin Wallace University Women's Basketball Head Coach Cheri Harrer is pleased to announce that four student-athletes have selected BW to continue their women's basketball careers.

Baldwin Wallace University junior Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference right-side hitter Lexi Smith (Tiffin / Columbian) has been named the OAC Women's Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week for the first time in her career.

Twenty-four students participated in BW's faculty-led study abroad seminar in Ireland during the spring semester. Led by Drs. Denise Kohn, Debra Janas and Lori Long, the seminar combined travel writing, community engagement and diversity education.

Baldwin Wallace University freshman Kylie Porter (North Canton/Hoover) has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Golfer of the Week for the first time in her collegiate career.

Twenty-three students participated in BW's faculty-led study abroad program to Japan. Drs. Ellen Posman and Stephanie Rothman focused on how social perception impacts intercultural interactions, worldviews and understanding of religion.

In partnership with Mission Guatemala, Dr. Rachelle Hippler and professor Ken Atchinson led eight students on a computing collaboration with the nonprofit organization that has spanned 11 years and multiple projects.

Twenty-one students participated in BW's faculty-led study abroad program to Zambia. Professor Chisomo Selemani and Drs. Colleen Visconti and Eric Bonilla led the unique experience for first-year speech-language pathology graduate students.

Thirty students participated in BW's faculty-led study abroad program in the renowned historical site of athletic grit and glory - Greece - during the summer semester. Led by BW associate professor Dr. Andi Lyons and coaches Jamie Gibbs and Kate Latkovic, student-athletes from the men's wrestling and women's volleyball teams traveled to Greece to train, compete and explore the birthplace of the Olympics while diving into global sports management.

Baldwin Wallace University Head Football Coach Jim Hilvert is pleased to announce that 87 student-athletes have selected BW to continue their football careers.

Baldwin Wallace University Director of Golf Scott Siler is excited to announce the addition of three talented student-athletes who have committed to continuing their women's golf careers at BW.

Baldwin Wallace University Director of Golf Scott Siler is pleased to announce the addition of eight student-athletes who have committed to continuing their men's golf careers at BW.

Baldwin Wallace University Head Men's Soccer Coach Reid Ayers is honored to announce that 11 student-athletes will continue their men's soccer careers at BW.

Baldwin Wallace University Women's Soccer Head Coach Jim Wojtkun is happy to announce 12 new student-athletes will continue their collegiate women's soccer careers at BW.

Baldwin Wallace University Head Women's Volleyball Coach Kate Latkovic is pleased to announce that six student-athletes have committed to continue their volleyball careers at BW.

Baldwin Wallace University veteran men's tennis head coach Brian Rector '89 is proud to announce the addition of six talented student-athletes who have committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers at BW.

Twenty-four students took their learning off campus during the 2024-2025 academic year. With help from the BW Center for Global Exploration's Independent Study program, students created individualized immersion experiences across the globe.

Baldwin Wallace University men's tennis student-athlete Will Laskey (Mansfield/Madison) has been been recoginzed by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) as a 2024-25 Scholar Athlete.

Three Baldwin Wallace University women's lacrosse student-athletes have been named to the 2025 Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Academic Honor Roll.

Baldwin Wallace University Women's Tennis Head Coach TJ Michalski is pleased to announce that three student-athletes have selected BW to continue their women's tennis careers.

10 Baldwin Wallace University men's tennis student-athletes have been recoginzed by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) as a 2024-25 Scholar Athlete.

13 Baldwin Wallace University men's and women's track and field student-athletes have been recognized by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross County Coaches Association (USTFCCC) with a 2025 Academic All-Athlete accolade.

Baldwin Wallace University men's basketball senior guard Luke Driscoll (Carmel, Calif./Stevenson School) and junior guard Brayden Hamilton (Brunswick) have been named to the 2024-25 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court.

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.