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Welcome Class of 2022

  • 22 August 2018

Fun and excitement were plentiful at this year's Week of Welcome, which brought 685 first-year students to campus.

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MBA grad behind startup developing new blood testing device

  • 10 August 2018

John Zak, MBA '05, is the founder and CEO of XaTek Inc., a startup developing a new device to improve treatment for those who take blood thinners.

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Student interns for national alternative break organization

  • 08 August 2018

Peyton Flasco '19 is helping to run alternative break trainings across the nation as a summer intern for Break Away.

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Top honors for future HR leaders

  • 06 August 2018

The BW student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) took home national top honors for the second year in a row.

Sustainability Success Feed School of Business Faculty Achievements

BW professor authors book on Japanese politics and government

  • 03 August 2018

Dr. Franklin Lebo demystifies how the Japanese system of government really works.

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Grad finds success as freelance writer

  • 01 August 2018

Ashely Hawley '16 began her successful career as a freelance writer and editor just months after graduating from BW.

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Campus fitness program receives national recognition in first year

  • 30 July 2018

BW's Exercise is Medicine on Campus program has been awarded bronze-level status after a successful first year.

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Summer Scholar project is music to her ears

  • 27 July 2018

Daixuan Ai uses family photos as inspiration for an orchestra piece she's composing that melds Chinese mysticism with an emotional personal story.

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Health care MBA grad is chief at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi

  • 25 July 2018

Dr. Jorge Guzman, MBA '16, is serving at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi as the chief of staff and chief of critical care.

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Alumna named national assistant principal of the year

  • 23 July 2018

Helping to transform the lives of South Carolina students earned Erica Page '07 national assistant principal of the year recognition.

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Finance firm's youngest-ever VP honored by Crain's Cleveland

  • 20 July 2018

Brooke Hradisky '14 is the newest vice president of Carleton McKenna & Company and a Crain's Cleveland Business 20 in Their 20s honoree.

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Professor's new book takes pride in Cleveland's LGBTQ history

  • 16 July 2018

In words and pictures, Dr. Ken Schneck traces 50 years of history as the LGBTQ community rises in "The Land."

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BW grad promotes Broadway and more in NYC

  • 13 July 2018

Logan Foster '17 is already living the dream as a social media coordinator whose clients include two Tony Award-winning Broadway shows.

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Veteran grad wins prestigious scholarship and public policy fellowship

  • 11 July 2018

Cuyahoga County Public Policy Fellow Michael Brown '18 is working to divert people with mental illness to treatment instead of incarceration.

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Humanities grad publishes book on contemporary black women artists

  • 09 July 2018

Dr. Kristen Lillvis '04 explores the art of powerful women of color from Janelle Monáe to Toni Morrison.

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BW real-world experience paved way to grad's 17-year career with MLB Indians

  • 05 July 2018

Through winning and losing seasons, Penny Forster '01 has relied on the strong BW alumni network in her pro sports career.

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English grad excels both academically and creatively

  • 02 July 2018

Nic Campeotto '15 is utilizing and expanding upon her BW English degree to follow her passions for education and creative writing.

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BW grad reimagines mulch with innovative product

  • 28 June 2018

Michael Dougherty '99 is helping people "mulch smarter, not harder" through his entrepreneurial venture, SmartMulch.

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Grad rocks Cleveland with music festival celebrating women

  • 27 June 2018

Both on and off the stage, Alison Tomin '10 is helping to bring the second annual "Women Rock CLE" music festival to life at The House of Blues.

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Student radio personalities for The Sting claim national awards

  • 25 June 2018

WBWC student board members claimed trophies at the national Intercollegiate Broadcasting System awards.

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MBA graduate runs global zoo consultancy

  • 22 June 2018

Alan Sironen '86 says his BW MBA, with a focus on international business, has elevated his work with wildlife.

Success Feed Biology Alumni Success

BW biology alumna celebrates lifelong passion with growing diving museum

  • 20 June 2018

Retired physician Dr. Sally Bauer '66 and her late husband founded a diving museum in the Florida Keys.

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Professor and student receive statewide community service awards

  • 18 June 2018

The awards recognize Dr. Lisa Green's efforts to promote service-learning and Wyndi Moore's quest to address food insecurity.

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BW health care MBA grad elevated to president and CEO role

  • 15 June 2018

Kendra Urdzik, MBA '08, relies on 20 years of health care management experience and a BW MBA to lead a NE Ohio elder care organization.

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BW Conservatory graduate shreds opponents in guitar concerto competition

  • 13 June 2018

Classical guitar performance grad Patrick Peralta '17 earned a solo performance with the Eastman School's renowned orchestra.

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BW Trio program celebrates 50 years

  • 11 June 2018

One of the oldest programs in the nation, BW's TRIO Upward Bound is celebrating 50 years of helping low-income, first-generation students succeed.

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BW students go global in May

  • 08 June 2018

More than 100 BW students studied abroad in the month of May as part of faculty-led experiences on four continents.

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Five honored with 2018 Alumni Merit Awards

  • 06 June 2018

These accomplished alumni were chosen for the highest honor conferred upon a BW graduate by the Alumni Association.

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MBA grad appointed dean of Maryville University School of Business

  • 04 June 2018

Doris Shaw, MBA '83, is the new dean of the John E. Simon School of Business.

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Alumnus leaves lasting impact in field of refugee work

  • 31 May 2018

Larry Yungk '79 retired last November from a fulfilling career in refugee work spanning over 30 years.

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Theatre grad advances wig and makeup design career in return to renowned opera

  • 29 May 2018

Nicholas Lynch-Voris '16 returns to the prestigious Santa Fe Opera, parlaying a previous summer apprenticeship into a staff post.

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BW finance and marketing grad leads Operation Support Our Troops-America

  • 25 May 2018

Alumnus takes the reigns as interim executive director of the community-based nonprofit he founded to support American troops.

Success Feed School of Education MAEd Teacher Education Alumni Success

Education grad tapped for high-performing district superintendent post

  • 23 May 2018

Jodie Hausman, superintendent of Ohio's Perkins Local School District, prepares to lead Bay Village City Schools.

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Biology grad is first chief quality officer at Akron Children's Hospital

  • 22 May 2018

Dr. Michael Bigham '97 was recently appointed to the new role of chief quality officer at Akron Children's Hospital.

School of Business Success Feed Spanish Alumni Success Accounting

Alumna utilizes Spanish and accounting degree at Cleveland Clinic

  • 21 May 2018

Jennifer Jouriles '16 is putting her experiences from both her Spanish and accounting majors to work as an accountant at the Cleveland Clinic.

Mathematics Faculty Achievements Success Feed Alumni Success

Mathematics faculty and alumna honored as outstanding educators

  • 18 May 2018

Two BW professors and one alumna were honored by the Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Student Experience School of Health Sciences Faculty Achievements Success Feed Public Health

Teamwork lands BW scholar in Journal of Public Health and Emergency

  • 17 May 2018

Student and faculty worked together to address issues surrounding natural disasters in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma.

Alumni Success Health Physical Education Success Feed

BW grad seeks HOPE for Ohio's children

  • 11 May 2018

Kevin Lorson '98 helped create the Health and Opioid Prevention Education (HOPE) Curriculum for Ohio's K-12 students.

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History grad is adviser to US Department of Homeland Security

  • 10 May 2018

His arts and sciences education prepared Andrew Szilagyi '07 for a demanding role with the third largest agency of the federal government.

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Accounting grad is new CEO of prominent outdoor plastics company

  • 09 May 2018

Anthony Ciepiel '81 continues to climb the corporate ladder as he takes over the position of CEO at Step2 Discovery.

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Grad on whirlwind tour with Cirque du Soleil

  • 08 May 2018

Applying his talent, ingenuity and skills to his career as a musician have enabled performance major Kevin Johnson '12 to enjoy remarkable success.

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Class of 2018 marks BW’s 168th Commencement

  • 06 May 2018

With a former astronaut urging them to stay grounded as they reach for the stars, BW recognized 672 graduates.

Success Feed Political Science

BW Ohio Poll: Primary voters favor Renacci, DeWine, Cordray; Many still undecided

  • 03 May 2018

A BW CRI poll of Ohio voters finds many still undecided about who they will vote for in the May 8 primary.

Success Feed Student Experience Homepage Nursing School of Health Sciences

Nursing grads transform passion into a rewarding profession

  • 03 May 2018

In celebration of National Nurses Week, BW recognizes the many accomplishments and contributions of the nursing students, alumni, faculty and staff.

Campus Safety Task Force Final Report: Executive Summary

  • 01 May 2018
Student Experience Success Feed Engineering

Engineering freshman wins ODOT scholarship, paid summer internship

  • 01 May 2018

Engineering major William Bradley III is making a mark as a freshman, winning a statewide scholarship competition and landing a paid internship.

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Ovation spotlights student success

  • 30 April 2018

A premier Ovation Festival event, Day of Excellence is one of 13 showcase programs that bring to life the richness of BW student success.

Music Theatre Student Experience Success Feed Conservatory of Music

Music theatre seniors back from whirlwind New York showcase

  • 27 April 2018

Every April, graduating MT seniors strut their stuff in NYC during a showcase for top theatre casting directors and agents.

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Day of Excellence celebrates student success

  • 26 April 2018

A highlight of the day was the Honors Awards Ceremony, which recognized students with scholarships and awards.

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Cleveland Orchestra and BW Conservatory of Music announce residency partnership

  • 24 April 2018

The unique collaboration will include master classes and a BW performance by The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Möst.

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Baldwin Wallace public relations professor, student honored by PRSA Cleveland

  • 23 April 2018

Professor Julie Miller and Rachel Klimczuk '18 were honored at the organization's prestigious Hill, Lighthouse and Young Awards.

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Voice program accrues national acclaim

  • 20 April 2018

Award-winning opera productions and renowned collaborations are putting BW’s voice performance program in the national spotlight.

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STEM majors awarded NASA/Ohio Space Grant Consortium scholarships

  • 19 April 2018

Students will research Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis and a destructive pathogen destroying American beech trees.

School of Business Success Feed Accounting Student Experience

Accounting students place second in intercollegiate ethics competition

  • 18 April 2018

BW placed second among six universities in Northeast Ohio's First Annual Intercollegiate Ethics Case Competition.

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Alumnus advances career right out of BW

  • 17 April 2018

Hired immediately after graduation, Cliff Bender '06 has proven himself to be a dependable man of many skills.

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Music theatre alumnus is Broadway's new leading man

  • 16 April 2018

BW music theatre alumnus Zach Adkins '15 takes over the lead role of Dmitry in "Anastasia" on Broadway.

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BW Trustee John W. Kropf honored by Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges

  • 13 April 2018

The award recognizes an OFIC university trustee who has demonstrated "commitment and service above and beyond the norm."

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Baldwin Wallace University names new School of Business dean

  • 11 April 2018

Dr. Frank C. Braun brings deep industry and academic experience to his new role helming BW's highly ranked business programs.

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Big Give yields big results

  • 10 April 2018

This year's Big Give was the highest in dollar amount as well as total donors, as the BW community united to generate a record-breaking $230,744.

Student Experience Success Feed Public Health Political Science School of Health Sciences

BW student body elects president and vice president

  • 09 April 2018

The ticket of Andrew Henthorn '19 and Allyson Crays '20 was elected to serve as the 106th BW Student Body President and Vice President.

Political Science Student Experience Success Feed

From Russia to pocketbook issues, BW wraps up analysis of statewide survey

  • 09 April 2018

Dr. Lauren Copeland's students have been crunching and releasing survey data as part of a research methods course.

Exercise Science Alumni Success Success Feed

Alumnus lands dream internship with NCAA

  • 06 April 2018

Andy Schultz '17 was recently offered the position of Division III Governance Intern with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Conservatory of Music Success Feed Faculty Achievements

Compositions by BW piano technician, decades in the works, come to life

  • 05 April 2018

Mark Graham's choral series, "The Songs of Ascents," comes to life at an April 15 concert at BW's Conservatory of Music.

Success Feed Physics Faculty Achievements

BW professors tout problem solving skills as key to success, classes added to core

  • 04 April 2018

A champion for problem solving skills as crucial to career, Dr. Ed Meyer led the effort to offer core credit for problem solving courses.

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BW grad celebrates Cleveland in first solo photography exhibition

  • 03 April 2018

Core classes helped Christina Sadowski find a passion for photography while a business degree helped her open a gallery.

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BW honors exceptional educators

  • 03 April 2018

BW recently honored Drs. Thea (McAfee) Wilson '75 (l) and Barbara (Mueller) Sawrey '73 (r) as Outstanding Educators.

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Music theatre alumna takes over Broadway in 'Mean Girls'

  • 02 April 2018

Music theatre alumna Kate Rockwell '06 is back on Broadway in the musical adaptation of the hit movie "Mean Girls."

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BW chosen by theatre audience for grant

  • 01 April 2018

Read on to learn how the interactive production "How to End Poverty in 90 Minutes" resulted in grant money for the BW Scholars program.

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BW statewide survey tests Ohio opinion on Trump, Twitter and trust

  • 29 March 2018

Three-fourths of Ohioans say President Trump uses his personal Twitter account too much; voters divided on issues of trust. 

Political Science Success Feed Student Experience

NE Ohioans prefer Chief Wahoo to Block C

  • 28 March 2018

Survey shows lukewarm feelings about the logo that may adorn the uniforms of the Cleveland Indians next season.

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No pixie dust needed for this Disney Imagineer

  • 27 March 2018

Digital media grad Nick Snyder '13 is living his dream as a Walt Disney Imagineer.

Faculty Achievements Religion Success Feed

Professor showcases knowledge in Buddhist documentary

  • 26 March 2018

Dr. Ellen Posman is featured as a scholarly expert in a documentary showcasing the hierarchal plights that women face in religion.

Faculty Achievements Success Feed Biology Student Experience

BW researchers turn back time to inform the future of NE Ohio's forests

  • 23 March 2018

A student-faculty study of the area's very first land surveys, just published in an international journal, offers vivid insights.

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Percussion alumna presented with prestigious achievement award

  • 23 March 2018

Kay Stonefelt '60 was honored with the Conservatory Alumni Achievement Award.

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Baldwin Wallace CRI poll finds broad support for new gun laws in Ohio

  • 22 March 2018

Three quarters of registered voters favor mandatory waiting periods and raising the minimum age to buy semiautomatic rifles.

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'BW in Zambia' garners prestigious national study abroad recognition

  • 20 March 2018

The distinctive study abroad experience in BW's speech-language pathology graduate program wins two major awards.

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NASA Glenn Research Center director Janet Kavandi to speak at Spring Commencement

  • 16 March 2018

Astronaut and director of NASA Glenn Research Center Janet Kavandi will speak May 5 to 650 graduates and their guests.

Success Feed Chemistry Alumni Success

BW grad on cutting edge of cancer research

  • 13 March 2018

Chemistry alumnus Dr. Cloud Paweletz '96 has established himself as a formidable force in the field of cancer research.

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Revitalized Exponent wins recognition as BW student journalism thrives

  • 12 March 2018

Student-run journalism is flourishing at BW with Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) awards to prove it.

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Computer science grad furthers career on West Coast

  • 09 March 2018

DeShawn Franklin '15 is working as a software engineer with Basis Worldwide in Santa Monica, California.

Student Experience Physics Success Feed

Physics major conducts stellar research

  • 07 March 2018

Physics major Kyle Pellegrin '18 and fellow researchers presented their findings at the 231st American Astronomical Society Conference.

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Conservatory alumna brings flamenco to BW

  • 05 March 2018

Flamenco and classical guitarist Marija Temo '91 will perform in Gamble Auditorium on March 14.

Success Feed Community Engagement Homepage

Equity Trust funds endowed scholarship to support community-minded students

  • 02 March 2018

A gift totaling nearly $1 million will endow the Desich Family Community Impact Scholarship for BW students.

Faculty Achievements Public Health Success Feed School of Health Sciences

BW Public Health professor studies effect of climate change on dengue fever

  • 28 February 2018

Dr. Ubydul Haque is co-principal investigator on the $1.26 million grant-funded project, with opportunities for BW students.

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Recent grad launches career with Handshake

  • 26 February 2018

Marvin Williams '17 was hired before graduation with the help of Career Services' newly-launched networking and job resource platform.

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Education grad is one of Cleveland Magazine's 'Most Interesting People'

  • 23 February 2018

Special education teacher inspires students by winning a women's title in the World's Strongest Disabled Man competition.

Success Feed Theatre Acting Directing Faculty Achievements English

On the page, on stage, in class, English professor achieves success

  • 21 February 2018

English professor Les Hunter practices his craft in academia and the theatre as a dramatist, critic and analyst.

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Sport management grad enjoys 'fan-fare' of his career

  • 19 February 2018

Sport management major Corey Kinder '12 credits BW for helping him gain valuable experiences that helped him land a job in professional football.

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BW shines in new round of rankings

  • 16 February 2018

National and state rankings place BW among an impressive list of top colleges having exceptional value, online graduate degree programs and nursing.

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Yellow Jacket love connections

  • 14 February 2018

"YJ4L" couples share how cupid’s arrow struck at Baldwin Wallace University.

Communication Studies Faculty Achievements Student Experience Success Feed Broadcasting & Mass Communication

Award-winning WBWC celebrates 60 years

  • 12 February 2018

The first student owned and operated radio station in the U.S., BW's award-winning WBWC 88.3 is celebrating 60 years of success.

Success Feed School of Health Sciences Nursing

Baldwin Wallace nursing program ranked among Ohio's very best

  • 09 February 2018

Based, in part, on superior NCLEX-RN pass rates, BW's BSN program is ranked third out of 91 programs in Ohio.

Business Administration Success Feed Education Middle childhood Alumni Success School of Education School of Business

Classroom 'superpowers' earn alumna the 'Oscar' of teaching

  • 07 February 2018

The Milken Family Foundation honors BW alumna and master teacher Theresa Cross with a $25,000 Educator Award.

Success Feed Business Administration School of Business Student Experience

BW MBA team places second in ACG Cup

  • 05 February 2018

Five BW graduate business students competed in the rigorous business case study competition.

Success Feed Student Experience Sport Management

Sport management majors work, learn and network at Super Bowl

  • 05 February 2018

Students on "Donovan Live" talk about their trip to one of the biggest sporting events on the planet.

Conservatory of Music Success Feed Alumni Success Music Performance Voice

Alumna takes center stage at renowned Metropolitan Opera

  • 01 February 2018

Renowned vocalist Jennifer Rowley '02 continues her ascent to the world's greatest stages, including recent performances at the Metropolitan Opera.

Faculty Achievements School of Health Sciences Computer Science Communication Disorders Success Feed Student Experience

Faculty and students collaborate on augmented reality app

  • 29 January 2018

An interdepartmental research team is developing an app to help speech-language pathology students gain critical skills.

Communication Disorders School of Health Sciences Success Feed Alumni Success

Alumna credits BW for grad school success

  • 22 January 2018

Outstanding clinical experience in BW's communication sciences and disorders program is giving Hannah Lemmon '17 a career edge in graduate school.

Student Experience Success Feed Big Give Health Physical Education

Aspiring HPE teacher honored with scholarship

  • 18 January 2018

BW student-athlete and health and physical education major Madeline Ziccardi '18 is the recipient of a prestigious scholarship.

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Baldwin Wallace announces Campus Safety Task Force

  • 18 January 2018

BW establishes new Campus Safety Task Force to strengthen and improve policies and processes.

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BW grad builds hip-hop arts career

  • 16 January 2018

Young alumnus Samuel "Sammy Mac" McIntosh '15 advocates for the gravity of hip-hop culture through music and dance.

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Alumnus on 300-mile trek to create environmental awareness

  • 12 January 2018

Biology major Keith Hanson '08 began a 300-mile trek through South Carolina to raise awareness and funds for clean water and river conservation.

Success Feed Student Experience Conservatory of Music Music Education Big Give

World champion marches to the beat of his own drum

  • 10 January 2018

Passion, perseverance and showmanship describe music education major Gabriel MacWilliams '21, a two-time world champion for snare drum.

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BW earns reaffirmation of HLC accreditation

  • 09 January 2018

A Higher Learning Commission team concluded that BW "is an excellent university that is fully deserving of reaccreditation."

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BW grad to direct 'Creed II' with Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone

  • 04 January 2018

Film studies and marketing alumnus Steven Caple Jr. '10 will use his award-winning talent to direct "Creed II" for MGM and Warner Bros. 

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New cognitive-communication lab uses EEG to expand student research

  • 03 January 2018

A new lab puts students at the center of research opportunities that enable them to delve into medical topics like aphasia and concussion.

Fall 2018

Theatre Acting Directing Alumni Success Success Feed

BW acting and directing alumna shines on and off the stage

  • 04 February 2019

Cait Engler '15 is pursuing her dream of being an actress while helping other actors through Green and Green Talent Group.

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BW students make New York City debut with original musical

  • 20 December 2018

BW students are premiering songs from an original musical at NYC's legendary Feinstein's/54 Below supper club.

Success Feed Student Experience Public Relations Faculty Achievements

BW public relations students have a real 'heart' for design

  • 19 December 2018

The Cleveland Clinic Cardiac ICU team sported BW students' t-shirt designs at the American Heart Association's annual Heart Walk.

Success Feed Alumni Success Neuroscience Psychology

Fueled by her personal journey, BW grad studies the brain and obesity

  • 17 December 2018

Sarah Terrill '13 is on the forefront of neuroscientific studies with a specialization on ingestive behaviors driven by her history of battling obesity.

School of Business Accounting Alumni Success Finance Success Feed

School of Business alumnus named COO

  • 14 December 2018

In his new executive role, Tom Kmiecik '81 will lead the day-to-day operations of Krieg DeVault's seven offices across the Midwest.

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New BW 'Career Captains' event links student-athletes to alumni mentors

  • 12 December 2018

BW connects student-athletes and Yellow Jacket graduates for professional mentoring tailored to the college athletics experience.

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BW Celebrates 307 Graduates at Fall 2018 Commencement

  • 09 December 2018

Commencement speaker and Cleveland Indians broadcaster Matt Underwood told the graduates not to "settle for easy."

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Lincoln Center gives BW Conservatory alumna prestigious chamber music award

  • 07 December 2018

Deborah Barrett Price '84 won the Award for Extraordinary Service to Chamber Music.

Success Feed Music Performance Wind-Percussion Conservatory of Music Alumni Success

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra welcomes BW Conservatory grad

  • 05 December 2018

Mark Maliniak's appointment follows years of touring with established orchestras.

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BW partners with Drive·IT to build blockchain skills for the future

  • 04 December 2018

The aim is to "up-skill, re-tool and empower NE Ohio professionals" to take the lead on this disruptive technology.

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BW alumni and students team up with women's football team to break barriers

  • 03 December 2018

Alumni and students are helping the Cleveland Fusion, a women's tackle football team, break the gender barrier of the great American pastime.

Computer Information Systems Engineering Computer Network Security Computer Science Software Engineering Success Feed Faculty Achievements

Professor earns twin recognition for advancing women in tech

  • 30 November 2018

Dr. Jodi Tims earned kudos for her work at BW and as chair of an international technology organization.

Alumni Success Conservatory of Music Music Performance Strings Success Feed

Whether violin or fiddle … her talent is 'royal'

  • 28 November 2018

This year's National Scottish Fiddle champion Meredith Hopkins '16 credits BW for helping her gain the poise to secure the title.

Chemistry Alumni Success Biology Success Feed

Biology grad's wildlife conservation career soars to many heights

  • 26 November 2018

Joe Barnes '97 is doing hands-on research with golden eagles, peregrine falcons and other birds of prey for the Nevada Department of Wildlife.

Student Experience Homepage Success Feed

Women’s Cross Country team makes Yellow Jacket history

  • 20 November 2018

The team captured BW's first-ever Great Lakes Regional Championship in cross country.

Conservatory of Music Music Performance Voice Success Feed Student Experience

BW senior earns recognition at District Metropolitan Opera Auditions

  • 19 November 2018

The judges recognized the youngest competitor, BW senior tenor Ethan Burck, for his "exceptional promise."

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BW grad Steven Caple Jr. screens 'Creed II' in Cleveland ahead of worldwide release

  • 16 November 2018

Part of the storied "Rocky" franchise, "Creed II" marks Caple's second feature film in the director's chair.

Music Performance Wind-Percussion Success Feed Conservatory of Music Alumni Success

BW honors Mark Danni '88 with 2018 Conservatory Alumni Achievement Award

  • 14 November 2018

The renowned percussionist and founding artistic director of TheatreZone in Naples, Florida, was presented the award during a two-day residency.

Sport Management Success Feed Alumni Success

Aspiring sports agent scores Super Bowl success

  • 09 November 2018

Julianna Rubin '17 transformed a trip to the Super Bowl into an outstanding networking opportunity that is giving her a career edge.

Success Feed Biology Student Experience Faculty Achievements

Biology majors branch out into field research

  • 07 November 2018

Chloe Dickinson '21 and Elisha Bly '21 gain valuable research skills studying old-growth trees in the Cleveland Metroparks.

Public Health Conservatory of Music Community Engagement Public Service Leadership Student Experience Faculty Achievements Success Feed

Students, faculty aim to turn the tide on historically low youth vote

  • 05 November 2018

Two campus groups work to energize student turnout in the 2018 midterm election.

School of Business Health Physical Education Success Feed Business Administration Alumni Success

BW alumnus balances new opportunities as head coach and GM of Connecticut Suns

  • 02 November 2018

Curt Miller's career trajectory has him winning awards, choosing Olympians and acting as an LGBTQ role model.

Political Science Homepage Success Feed

BW Community Research Institute releases final Ohio midterm poll results

  • 30 October 2018

Third and final statewide survey reveals that Ohio governor's race remains deadlocked with just a week until election day.

Homepage Alumni Success Conservatory of Music Success Feed Music Performance Voice

BW welcomes acclaimed soprano Jennifer Rowley as Artist-in-Residence

  • 30 October 2018

In addition to private coaching and teaching BW voice performance majors, Rowley's residency will include several public events.

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Cleveland Indians broadcaster Matt Underwood '90 to speak at commencement

  • 29 October 2018

Matt Underwood '90, broadcaster for the Cleveland Indians, will be the keynote speaker for BW's Dec. 8 fall commencement.

Student Experience Success Feed Psychology

Goal-scoring, life-saving Logan Davis is living out his career dreams step by step

  • 26 October 2018

The BW senior psychology major was inspired by a family medical crisis to forge a career providing critical care.

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BW implements chosen name change option

  • 24 October 2018

BW recently implemented a new policy that allows a person to identify a different first name and pronouns for communication platforms.

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Award-winning 'This Is Us' star Sterling K. Brown wows BW crowd

  • 12 October 2018

BW welcomed the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor for the 2018 School of Business Leadership Lecture.

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Rare Conservatory of Music student-athlete hits all the right notes

  • 11 October 2018

Claire Makowski is one of only two BW Conservatory students currently competing in NCAA Division III athletics.

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BW poll shows tight race for Ohio governor, support for Issue 1, Supreme divide

  • 09 October 2018

The Community Research Institute statewide Ohio poll surveyed likely voters ahead of the midterm elections.

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Biology majors benefit from new undergraduate research experience

  • 03 October 2018

Participants say BW's new summer STEM faculty-student collaborative scholarship program acts as a career booster.

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BW Alternative Breaks named National Program of the Year

  • 01 October 2018

Judges for Break Away praised BW's growing program, strong student leadership model and a focus on social justice topics.

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Physics grad studies brain-controlled robotic prosthetics

  • 28 September 2018

Daniel Candrea '14 is working to develop a mechanism that uses neural activity to control robotic prosthetics.

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Education grad finds second career at BW

  • 26 September 2018

After notching two BW degrees and a 40-year education career, this alumna is back on campus (and so is her granddaughter).

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BFA program breaks into top rankings

  • 24 September 2018

OnStage ranks BW's BFA in Acting among the top 20 in the nation, just two years after BW established the degree program.

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Physics major revels in hands-on electrical engineering career

  • 21 September 2018

Anna Frashure's path to product engineer at Bendix has been forged with inspiring determination.

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BW Bold & Gold Festival combines Homecoming and Community Day

  • 19 September 2018

The event also celebrated the grand opening of the University Market and Front Street Residence Hall.

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New maestro melds artistry with wit

  • 19 September 2018

BW Director of Orchestral Studies Soo Han brings talent, musical authenticity, artistry and wit to his role as BW's newest maestro.

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BW poll shows voter enthusiasm gap in advance of Ohio midterm election

  • 18 September 2018

More Democrats say that voting this November is "more important" than in previous Ohio midterms.

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Baldwin Wallace University names first LaunchNET entrepreneur-in-residence

  • 14 September 2018

Linda G. Kanner is an entrepreneur, consultant and educator with 25+ years of manufacturing and innovation experience.

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Baldwin Wallace Music Theatre ranked number one in the nation

  • 12 September 2018

OnStage calls BW "a top destination for any student wanting to study musical theatre" and ranks the program best of the best.

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In 25th year among the best, BW's 2019 US News rankings on the rise

  • 10 September 2018

BW earned a number of U.S. News distinctions, including "Best Value" and "Best Undergraduate Teaching."

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Grad inducted into sports hall of fame

  • 07 September 2018

A twist of fate matched Steve Stohla '70 with BW and set him on the path to success and his recent Lorain Sports Hall of Fame induction.

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BW celebrates 'Frankenstein' as the electrifying tale turns 200

  • 04 September 2018

The celebration includes films, lectures, readings and an exhibit with early manuscripts and a life-sized Frankenstein vignette.

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Award-winning actor Sterling K. Brown to appear at BW

  • 30 August 2018

Brown's October 6 Business Leadership Lecture is part of a year-long BW cultural series featuring "Voices of Imagination and Innovation."

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Cleveland Orchestra and Baldwin Wallace announce residency details

  • 29 August 2018

The residency provides educational opportunities for BW music and arts administration students and includes events and concerts open to the public.

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Alumna wins Toastmasters 2018 World Championship of Public Speaking

  • 28 August 2018

PR grad Ramona J. Smith was crowned winner of the global speaking contest that started with 80,000 competitors!

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Recent alumna is account manager for marketing agency

  • 27 August 2018

Tessa Louche '17 began her job at Upshot Agency in Chicago just months after graduating from BW.

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BW professors recognized for excellence

  • 23 August 2018

With achievements for teaching, mentoring, research, community service and more, five faculty members were honored for outstanding contributions.

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"Voices of Imagination and Innovation" series to inspire audiences at BW

  • 21 August 2018

The 2018-19 cultural series features artists and leaders who harness creativity to enlighten thinking and transform the world around us.

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BW welcomes 2018 new faculty

  • 20 August 2018

A talented group of faculty has joined the BW community. Of the 11 individuals, many are new to campus and a few are familiar faces in new roles.

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Innovative Front Street retail, dining and BW residence hall complex opens

  • 16 August 2018

Grand Opening celebration from September 15-22 includes events, giveaways and specials.

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BW students and alumna serve Cleveland through internships

  • 15 August 2018

Two BW students and one alumna partnered with Cleveland-area nonprofits this summer through The Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program.

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