Baldwin Wallace University

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.

Over 40 students achieved membership in the Baldwin Wallace University Business Honor Society in the spring 2024 semester. The society encourages and supports a deep network of personal and professional contact through ongoing communication and special invitations to campus events.

Students at Baldwin Wallace University elected their 112th student body president and vice president. The winning pair of president Brenna Holliday of Medina, Ohio, and vice president Stephanie Neff of Seven Hills, Ohio, officially took office during an inauguration ceremony held on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

The Baldwin Wallace University men's volleyball team had four student-athletes named to the Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League All-Conference teams. Senior Academic All-MCVL outside hitter Michael Beard (Hilliard/Darby) and senior Academic All-MCVL setter Brandon Long (Hinckley/Metea Valley, Ill.) were named to the first team while junior middle hitter Reed Fisher (Freedom, Pa./Ambridge Area) was named to the second team and freshman outside hitter Owen Huynh (Loveland) earned honorable mention.

Baldwin Wallace University junior All-American distance runner Hope Murphy (Mogadore) has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Outdoor Women's Track Athlete of the Week for the sixth time in her phenomenal career.

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

Baldwin Wallace University baseball junior utility man Mally Kilbane (Olmsted Township/Olmsted Falls) has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Hitter of the Week for the first time in his career.

Freshman attack/midfielder Noah Dodgion (Hilliard / Hilliard Davidson) of the Baldwin Wallace University men's lacrosse team was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career.

Baldwin Wallace University sophomore men's tennis player Jacob Weingart (Tiffin/Columbian) has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Men's Tennis Player of the Week for the first time in his career.

Freshman midfielder Clare Alic (Carmel, Ind. / Guerin Catholic) of the Baldwin Wallace University women's lacrosse team was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Player of the Week for the first time in her career.

Baldwin Wallace University junior All-American 149-pounder Michael Petrella (Reynoldsburg/Bishop Hartley) has been named The Open Mat.com NCAA Division III Men's Wrestler of the Year.

Three Baldwin Wallace University men's and women's swimming and diving student-athletes have been named to the 2024 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Division III Academic All-District Team.

Two Baldwin Wallace University women's basketball student-athletes have been named to the 2024 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District team.

The Baldwin Wallace University Honors Program officially inducted 89 students during the spring 2024 semester. The program strives for a learning environment inside and outside the classroom that engages the whole student, seeks to connect theoretical ideas to real-world applications, fosters independent thinking and brings students together into a community of scholars.

Baldwin Wallace University and Playhouse Square co-produced "Ordinary Days," a musical that follows the contemporary and intimate experiences of four young New Yorkers as they navigate the complexities of love, loss and self-discovery.

Baldwin Wallace University freshman All-Ohio Athletic Conference distance runner Dillon Hach (Medina) has been selected as the OAC Men's Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week for the first time in his career.

This spring, the BW theatre and dance community presented "fyoo zh en '24: Spatial Proximity." The annual "fyoo z hen" dance concert combines choreography with faculty research. This year's concert was inspired by Dr. Andrew Merwin's research on how environmental variability and biodiversity influence insect populations.

Baldwin Wallace University and Beck Center for the Arts co-produced "Ride the Cyclone" under the direction of Victoria Bussert with choreography by Lauren Tidmore and music direction by Matthew Webb. In the spooky, hilariously outlandish story, the lives of six teens are cut short in a freak roller coaster accident, and they are given the opportunity to earn their lives back by telling a story.

Baldwin Wallace University junior All-American distance runner Hope Murphy (Mogadore) has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Outdoor Women's Track Athlete of the Week for the fifth time in her remarkable career.

36 Baldwin Wallace University winter sports student-athletes have been named to the 2023-23 Winter Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference team.

Baldwin Wallace University junior All-Ohio Athletic Conference women's basketball forward Bella Vaillant (Perrysburg) has been named to the D3hoops.com All-Region 7 Team for the first time in her career.

The Ohio Athletic Conference Champion and NCAA Division III Central Regional Champion Baldwin Wallace University men's wrestling team will be represented by eight student-athletes at the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships hosted by the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse on March 15 and 16 at the Lacrosse Center.

Baldwin Wallace University sophomore All-Ohio Athletic Conference men's tennis player Will Horvath (Oregon/Clay) has been named the OAC Men's Tennis Player of the Week for the first time in his career.

Baldwin Wallace University softball designated player Maddie Lester (Boardman) has been named the Ohio Athletic Conference Softball Hitter of the Week for the first time in her career.

Four members of the Baldwin Wallace University women's indoor track and field team earned All-Great Lakes region honors from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

Four members of the Baldwin Wallace University men's indoor track and field team earned All-Great Lakes region honors from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

Four Baldwin Wallace University track and field student-athletes have earned the right to continue their season at the 2024 NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships.

Baldwin Wallace University men's volleyball junior middle hitter Reed Fisher (Freedom, Pa./Ambridge Area) has been named the Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League Defensive Player of the Week for the first time in his career.

Three Baldwin Wallace University track and field student-athletes have earned the right to continue their season at the 2024 NCAA Division III Indoor Track & Field Championships.

Nine Baldwin Wallace University men's wrestlers have been named to the All-Ohio Athletic Conference Team while junior All-American Michael Petrella (Reynoldsburg/Bishop Hartley) was selected as the OAC Wrestler of the Year and the coaching staff earned its third straight OAC Coaching Staff of the Year