Baldwin Wallace University

For the third time in her career, Baldwin Wallace University senior three-time All-Ohio Athletic Conference and Academic All-OAC forward Rachel Bender (Massillon/Jackson) has been named the OAC Women's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week.

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.

Nearly 600 first-year students welcomed to the Baldwin Wallace University campus this fall earned $7.7 million in merit scholarships for their outstanding high school achievements. BW grants a wide range of scholarships to current students each year. Including merit and need-based scholarships, BW students received over $48 million in financial support from the University for the 2018-2019 academic year.

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.

Baldwin Wallace University sophomore linebacker Brenton Miller (Carrollton) has been selected as the Ohio Athletic Conference Football Defensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career.

For the second time in his career, Baldwin Wallace University junior Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference selection Isaac Wilson (Tylersburg, Pa./North Clarion) has been named the OAC Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week.

Baldwin Wallace University Swiming and Diving Head Coach Laura Wolff-Demaline is pleased to announce that six student-athletes have selected BW to continue women's swimming and diving careers.

Baldwin Wallace University Swimming and Diving Head Coach Laura Wolff-Demaline is pleased to announce that four student-athletes have selected BW to continue men's swimming and diving careers.

Baldwin Wallace University senior quarterback Jake Hudson (East Lake, Fla.) has been selected as the Ohio Athletic Conference Football Offensive Player of the Week for the second time in his career.

Baldwin Wallace University junior Anna Schatschneider (Avon) has been selected as the Ohio Athletic Conference Co-Women's Golfer of the Week for the first time in her career.

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.

Baldwin Wallace University junior All-Ohio Athletic Conference and Academic All-OAC performer Bella Pendola (Warsaw/River View) has been named OAC Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week for the second time in her career.

Baldwin Wallace University freshman outside hitter Ivy Earl (Howell) has earned Ohio Athletic Conference Volleyball Player of the Week honors for the first time in her young career.

For the second consecutive week, the Baldwin Wallace University golf team has been honored with the Ohio Athletic Conference Men's Golfer of the Week as junior Ben Ladaika (Erie, Pa./Erie Cathedral Prep) earned his first career weekly accolade.

Baldwin Wallace University junior two-time All-Ohio Athletic Conference forward Danny Ruple (Berea/Berea-Midpark) has been named the OAC Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week for the second time in his career.

Baldwin Wallace University senior wide receiver Jordan Leverette (Cleveland/John Adams) has been selected as the Ohio Athletic Conference Football Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time in his career.

Baldwin Wallace University senior Hunter Miller (Frankfort/Adena) has been selected as the Ohio Athletic Conference Men's Golfer of the Week for the second time in his career.

Baldwin Wallace University men's golf head coach Wayne Schneider is pleased to announce that six student-athletes have selected BW to continue their men's golf careers.

Baldwin Wallace University Volleyball Head Coach Scott Carter is pleased to announce that nine student-athletes have selected BW to continue volleyball careers.

Baldwin Wallace University football head coach Jim Hilvert is pleased to announce that 75 student-athletes have selected BW to continue their football careers.

Baldwin Wallace University women's golf head coach John Kapusta is pleased to announce that five student-athletes have selected BW to continue their women's golf careers.

Baldwin Wallace University Men's Soccer Head Coach Reid Ayers is pleased to announce that 17 student-athletes have selected BW to continue men's soccer careers.

Baldwin Wallace University Women's Soccer Head Coach Jim Wojtkun is pleased to announce that 16 student-athletes have selected BW to continue women's soccer careers.

Baldwin Wallace University Coordinator of Cross Country and Track and Field and Head Cross Country Coach Joe Eby is pleased to announce that five student-athletes have selected BW to continue their women's cross country careers.

Baldwin Wallace University Coordinator of Cross Country and Track and Field and Head Cross Country Coach Joe Eby is pleased to announce that seven student-athletes have selected BW to continue their men's cross country careers.

A group of BW students, alumni and faculty/staff advisers spent two weeks serving in the Dominican Republic. The experience was in partnership with Outreach 360, an organization that focuses on educating children so they can become gainfully employed as adults and "live a life of choice."

Baldwin Wallace University congratulates our spring 2018 graduates. The following students completed all requirements for an undergraduate and/or graduate degree.

The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 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.

Twenty-seven students spent the spring 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 Denmark, England, France, Ireland, Japan, Morocco, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

Three students achieved membership in Delta Phi Alpha, the National German Honor Society, in the spring 2018 semester.