'Voices of Inspiration' continues with impressive spring lineup
As the campus community reflects on the words of four trailblazing fall speakers, the inspiring spring 2020 lineup is on the horizon.
As the campus community reflects on the words of four trailblazing fall speakers, the inspiring spring 2020 lineup is on the horizon.
Baldwin Wallace University has received a grant from PNC Foundation to create and endow the PNC Scholarship for Success.
The innovative, student-led, academic service-learning program was honored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
With pomp and pageantry, nearly 350 students celebrated the completion of their degrees.
The Exponent won recognition from the College Media Association and the Associated Collegiate Press at the National College Media Convention.
Public health major Mallory Walsh '21 presented their findings at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Expo.
Lauren Kasper '20 will continue her research on detecting a never-before-seen particle tied to the theory of dark matter.
Dr. Lauren Copeland's new co-editor post is providing opportunities for BW students to get involved in a national academic publication.
The academic premiere drew praise from the show's Broadway producer, rave critical reviews and a BW music theatre homecoming.
An idea to reduce the spread of germs during air travel won a $1,000 first-place "SkyHack" prize for a team of BW students.
Chris McCarrell '13 is lighting up Broadway for the second time since graduating from the BW Music Theatre program.
BW LaunchNET's annual idea competition garnered 78 entries, 136 participants and seven winners in four categories.
PFLAG Cleveland recognized BW with the 2019 Bruce G. Kriete Community Award.
The building at 201 Front St. in Berea will be purchased and converted for use by BW's thriving PA and nursing programs.
A master's degree in science teaching flipped the switch on the right career for Kendra Blackburn.
Physics major Nate Bianco '21 was invited to present his Big Bang theory research to an audience of experts.
Both fellows receive a $5,000 cash award and additional customized support for their creative projects on and off stage.
Tyrone Mosley '93 was recognized with the 2019 Lydia Thompson Humanitarian Award.
Visionary and award-winning leader Ron Soeder, president/CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland, will speak at BW's Fall Commencement.
After a jump in voter participation in 2018, BW is poised to join the national "ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge."
They presented their project findings at the 2019 Midwest Popular Culture Conference in Cincinnati.
Bette Lou Higgins produced the film about the 67-year-old "grandma" who was the first woman to complete a solo thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.
In honor of National PA Week, BW commends the accomplishments and contributions of the students, alumni, faculty and staff involved in its PA program.
Ten-day trip yields long-lasting benefits for music therapy grad and music education student.
BW's annual fall celebration was loaded with Yellow Jacket tradition, spirit and pride.
Major donor support was announced at a groundbreaking for the $25 million project, expected to open in January 2021.
Wildlife biologist Brian Tornabene '08 has immersed himself in ecological research and conservation efforts.
OnStage praises the broad professional theatre connections that BW faculty leverage to benefit students.
The new addition to BW's NCAA Division III athletics program will start competing in the spring of 2021.
Madison Kile '21 spent the summer working in the Icing Branch at NASA Glenn Research Center.
Hannah Purdy Budic '02 creates masterpieces out of rocks, pebbles, seashells and more for her art business, Hunny B Design.
The students will research the biological basis of gender, multiple sclerosis and neurodegenerative diseases.
BW sets new pathways to affordable excellence with special awards for students involved in community youth organizations like scouting.
Music therapist Audrey Zybura '16 helps patients at Houston Methodist Hospital create personalized playlists to handle emotional distress.
A double major in communication disorders and Spanish is just the beginning for Katie Fowler '20.
BW moves up and stands out in rankings as an innovative, best value school that drives social mobility with superior teaching.
Lucas Shalkhauser '21 spent his summer working a Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) internship with NASA.
BW's Conservatory of Music will host a series of events to celebrate the anniversary and expand the impact of the priceless collection.
Three BW students partnered with Cleveland-area nonprofits this summer through The Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program.
A Week of Welcome tradition, the first-year class gathered for a commemorative BW photo. BW welcomed 660 accomplished and talented students as YJ4L.
Rave reviews for an "Enchanted Evening" of music theatre magic at Blossom Music Center.
Dr. Dale Grubb will spearhead a project for BW as part of the country's longest-running leadership development program.
Seventeen new full-time faculty members are joining the BW community.
The 2019-20 lineup includes pro racing driver Danica Patrick and the first woman of color to travel in space, Dr. Mae Jemison.
Students will tackle real-world projects in a new series of courses led by working professionals such as the founder of "Brite Winter."
Victoria Bussert has been recognized for her phenomenal work with a Cleveland Arts Prize Mid-Career Artist Award.
The ranking is based on a per capita analysis of the most recent crime statistics from the FBI.
Through Summer Scholars, students spend 10 weeks working on a research or creative project under the supervision of a faculty mentor.
BW is the only program in Ohio and one of a select few in the nation to realize the achievement.
Stephanie Kelleher '19 helps bring magic to life as the new tour management coordinator for Disney Theatrical Group.
Sal Lazar, EMBA '00, has over 35 years of experience in the industry, including leadership positions with Dr. Pepper, Pepsi and Purpose Tea.
Jennifer Malcolm '98 founded and now runs successful virtual marketing firm Jennasis & Associates.
Two-time graduate David Shapiro '16, MAEd '18, is paying it forward in his new role at BW.
Patrick Mahoney '14 is being honored for his work at University Hospitals and leadership within his community.
Agnes P. Dover started a three-year term as chair of the trustees on July 1.
Srikantia's provocative "Why Life Sucks" talk explores approaches for unleashing human potential.
Candace Hisey '13 has earned a 2019 Ohio Excellence in STEM Teaching Award for her integrated language arts course.
The center was chosen by Major League Baseball and the Indians as a 2019 All-Star Legacy Project.
Maureen Patterson '01 has been honored for her work in lighting design by both Crain's Cleveland Business and Women in Sports & Events Cleveland.
Julie Simmons '19 shares insights from a summer spent restoring a national landmark and exploring Sitka, Alaska.
Amanda Irwin, MAEd '19, transitions from the classroom to a school administration position this summer.
Tom Campanella has more than 30,000 followers as he boldly blogs about the challenges and opportunities in health care.
Rachel Petro '17 is a zookeeper and trainer in an extremely competitive field.
As communications manager for the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, John Gonzalez '00 has earned notoriety on social media.
Samantha Sinai '12 developed and now directs a hospital music therapy program to bring comfort and happiness to patients.
An initiative uniting Baldwin Wallace with St. Herman House is transforming "usable food waste" into hot meals for local people in need.
The prestigious honor of being named a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant is enabling William Lekan '19 to go to Taiwan.
The right-handed, All-American pitcher was selected by the Houston Astros in the 17th round of the MLB amateur draft.
May graduate Tessa (Smith) Fenstermaker '19 was chosen for a year-long U.S. State Department funded exchange in Germany.
Both teams continue a long streak of wins at the state and national level.
BW Spanish majors honored for translating hundreds of letters between foster children in El Salvador and their U.S. sponsors.
BW students and an alumnus also received awards for papers they presented at the conference.
Before BW, Adam Ramsey '18 thought his goal of becoming a scientist would never happen. Today, he has acceptance to a top-ranked doctoral program.
On May 19, BW recognized six outstanding alumni with the highest honor conferred upon a graduate by the university.
Sam Kratsas '21 was among the winners at the Entrepreneurship Education Consortium (EEC) Regional ideaLabs competition.
With a personal social impact platform, Emma Rose Lewis '19 earned a scholarship, the Miss Greater Cleveland crown and a spot to compete for Miss Ohio.
Three alumni and a current student are participating in the Playwrights Local inaugural Young Playwrights Collective.
Kay Low '88 serves as an intervention specialist at the newly founded I Promise School in Akron, Ohio.
Baldwin Wallace University celebrates the achievement of more than 730 graduates.
The transformation is a Major League Baseball 2019 All-Star Legacy Project.
A premier Ovation Festival event, Day of Excellence is one of 14 programs that bring to life the richness of BW student success.
The Board concluded that becoming an independent university would better serve BW's core values of diversity and inclusion.
A highlight of the day was the Honors Awards Ceremony, which recognized students with scholarships and awards.
As demand for highly skilled graduates continues to grow, BW aims to have the new North Quad building open in January 2021.
With concussions being a top concern among athletes, a BW research project is poised to provide valuable data that can aid in treating the condition.
As the senior class rocks showcase, BW starts auditions as the first university chosen to present 2013's Tony Award-winning Best Musical.
Poising itself to be an industry leader, BW is launching a new major in business information systems to prepare students for highly marketable jobs.
Music, scholarly endeavors, alumni success and community outreach are explored in the spring 2019 issue of Conversation, a bi-annual magazine.
BW's School of Health, Physical Education and Sport Sciences provided training for a U.S. State Department exchange program.
This is BW "CyberSec's" highest regional finish and the team's first ever appearance at the national competition.
The Exponent continues to win awards from professional organizations under the direction of Dr. Brandon Szuminsky.
Bailey Ford '20 is currently working in New York City as the social media intern for "Be More Chill."
The BW community came together to make this year's Big Give a record-breaking event that reflected the pride, enthusiasm and support of our YJ4L.
Music therapy professor Lalene Kay received the Ohio Music Education Association's highest award for her teaching, service and professional outreach.
Seven years after staging the Midwest premiere at Playhouse Square, BW's Victoria Bussert will direct two of her former students in lead roles.
Students elected Allyson Crays '20 to serve as the 2019-2020 student body president and Arundhati Gupta '21 as student body vice president.
The statewide survey probed opinion on a broad range of issues including healthcare, gun control and immigration.
Amy McGahan '92 has over two decades of PR experience, earning her a promotion at Dix & Eaton.
Mikala Kmiecik-Burlingame '19 is the talent behind the new logo for the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio (AICUO).
BW voice performance alumnus Michael Jankosky '07 makes solo debut with the San Francisco Symphony.
BW student Melanie Greenberg uses a sociology class project to help peers and faculty understand the difficulties of life in a wheelchair.
A longstanding commitment to sustainability has earned BW Silver STARS recognition.
Senior Jon Mays '19 turned a summer internship into a full-time job offer with one of New York state's largest organic farms.
A bold leader in public health, Dr. Akram Boutros, president and CEO of The MetroHealth System, will speak at BW's Spring Commencement.
For international studies major Madison McNeil '18, the route to graduate school began in a West African country the size of Ohio.
It was a big week in sports as Baldwin Wallace student-athletes powered through opponents to qualify for NCAA Division III national tournaments.
With the help of the BW Digital Marketing Center and its director, Tim Marshall, BW students are getting the opportunity of a lifetime.
Austin Conn '18 gained research and problem-solving skills at BW that are integral to his internship developing laser-based solutions.
Rayshawn Eatmon '08 named to prestigious Crain's Cleveland Forty Under 40.
Sydney Stone '16 studied economics and public relations at BW and is now one of the youngest published authors in the federal banking system.
Anthony Kissel '21 and Timmy Jonas '19 traveled to South Carolina to compete in the National College Cornhole Championship.
Dr. Jerry Chipuk, associate director of The Tisch Cancer Institute, credits his BW experiences with laying a solid foundation for his success.
A new interdisciplinary major in digital marketing prepares students to excel in a career field that is fast-paced and ever-growing.
For more than 2,000 alumni couples, the sparks that ignited a lifetime of love first flew at BW.
Hallie Yavitch '94 has accepted the position of vice president of booking for Staples Center and Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
The BW Center for Coaching Excellence draws together a range of resources to support positive athletic coaching.
Former BW student-athlete Brian Fox '11 takes on head coaching job for Elyria Catholic and turns program around.
Josette Beran's new role is backed by 17 years of leadership in the health care sector.
Flute professor George Pope was honored with a service award from the National Flute Association.
Brian Hilinski '04 co-created Harmany, a top 100 semifinalist for the 2018 Consumer Technology Association Startup of the Year.
Alumna Cheryl Piropato '81 has merged her passion for nature and conservation with communications as a zoo and museum consultant.
Christie Davenport '01 brings impressive skills in leadership, community service and client relations to her role as director of alumni engagement.
National nonprofit names BW a partner institution in effort to make college affordable.
The magnificent night of music was part of the ongoing 2018-19 Cleveland Orchestra Residency at BW's Conservatory of Music.
Alanna Crummie '16 is the morning show producer for WNCX-FM 98.5 Cleveland's Classic Rock.
Dr. Trina Dobberstein lauded for "significant lifetime contributions" to her field.
BW's new interdisciplinary major is preparing students for success in the ever-growing, multi-trillion dollar hospitality and tourism industry.
BW Community Music School takes over Olmsted Performing Arts to offer expanded multidisciplinary arts programming.
Conservatory of Music senior Nabil Abad is selected to be one of six composers showcasing work with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra.
Kelly Maxwell '92 has made a higher education career out of helping others bridge the gaps in tough talks.