Baldwin Wallace University

Twelve Baldwin Wallace University football student-athletes have been selected to the 2017 Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference team.

Nineteen BW students participated in the "Ghana Beat: The Drums of Tradition and Change" study abroad program, a transformative three-week learning experience in Ghana, West Africa, during the spring 2017 semester. The program provides opportunities for students to learn about the nation's political and legal systems as well as music, dance and traditional practices.

Baldwin Wallace University sophomore forward Danny Ruple has been named Ohio Athletic Conference Forward of the Year along with earning a first-team selection.

For the second time in her career, Baldwin Wallace University and All-Ohio Athletic Conference junior forward Rachel Bender has been named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District 7 Team.

Baldwin Wallace University sophomore forward Danny Ruple has been named to the Collegiate Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District 7 Team.

Twenty-seven BW students participated in the "Global Sport Industry" study abroad program, a transformative two-week experience in Ireland, the Netherlands and Germany, during the spring 2017 semester. The program provides an opportunity for students to get hands-on experience with leaders in the expanding global sport industry.

Twenty-two BW students participated in the "Discovering Brazil: Country in Transition" study abroad program, a transformative three-week experience in Rio, Sao Paulo, Curitiba, Honey Island and Iguazu Falls, during the spring 2017 semester. The program provides an in-depth understanding of Brazil's economic and political development through study and preparation in the classroom before traveling to Brazil for hands-on experiences.

Three Baldwin Wallace University women's soccer players were named to the 2017 All-Ohio Athletic Conference Team.

Twenty BW students participated in the "Theatre Seminar in London: The Art and Business of Theatre" program, a transformative nine-day experience in London and Stratford-upon-Avon, England, during the spring 2017 semester. The program exposes students to British theatre in an immersive and international way.

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. More than 385 named scholarships provide over $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.

Three Baldwin Wallace University volleyball players have been selected to the All-Ohio Athletic Conference team.

Senior All-Ohio Athletic Conference and Academic All-OAC midfielder Anna Poptic was named OAC Women's Soccer Player of the Week for Oct. 23 for the first time in her career.

Baldwin Wallace University Wrestling Head Coach Tom Heil is pleased to announce that five student-athletes have selected BW to continue men's basketball careers.

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

Baldwin Wallace University Wrestling Head Coach Jamie Gibbs is pleased to announce that 16 student-athletes have selected BW to continue wrestling careers.

Baldwin Wallace University freshman placekicker Brandon Vollmer (Pickerington/Central) has been selected as the Ohio Athletic Conference Football Special Teams Player of the Week for the first time in his career.

The Yellow Jacket community was abuzz with excitement during Baldwin Wallace University's Homecoming Weekend. Festivities included a pep rally, parade, tailgate picnic, carnival, alumni reunions and a Yellow Jacket football 38-21 victory over the Wilmington College Quakers. The Jacket Prince and Princess were crowned during the pep rally and the King and Queen were crowned at halftime.

More than 400 first-year students welcomed to the Baldwin Wallace University campus this fall earned $6.1 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 $45 million in financial support from the University for the 2017-2018 academic year.

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

The following students successfully completed BW's Sophomore Year Experience (SYE) program during the 2016-17 academic year. SYE is a living/learning community that links academic coursework with career preparation, exploration and real-world experience.

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

For the first time in her career, Baldwin Wallace University senior defender Kori Miller (North Olmsted/Holy Name) has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Soccer Player of the Week.

Sophomore Bella Pendola (Warsaw/River View) has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week for the first time in her career.

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

Baldwin Wallace University sophomore Isaac Wilson was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week for the first time in his career.

For the second time in her career, junior two-time first-team All-Ohio Athletic Conference forward Rachel Bender (Massillon/Jackson) has been named the OAC Women's Soccer Player of the Week.

Baldwin Wallace University sophomore All-Ohio Athletic Conference forward Danny Ruple (Berea/Berea-Midpark) has been selected as the OAC Men's Soccer Player of the Week for the first time in his career.

Nine compassionate BW students and two faculty/staff advisers spent two weeks this summer serving in Guatemala. The experience was in partnership with Mission Guatemala, an organization that focuses on improving the quality of life for impoverished Guatemalans through nutrition, education and health initiatives.

Baldwin Wallace University junior two-time first-team All-Ohio Athletic Conference outside hitter Alicia Lortcher (Norwalk) has been selected as the OAC Volleyball Player of the Week for the second time her career.

Baldwin Wallace University Women's Tennis Head Coach Jack Bethlenfalvy is pleased to announce that five student-athletes have selected BW to continue women's tennis careers.