Building What's Next. Next Begins Now.
June 15, 2026
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
— Winston Churchill
Good morning BW,
I’m giving your inbox a rest — this is my last Monday Morning Message of the summer. I’ll resume my weekly messages when Fall Semester classes start.
Something remarkable is happening at Baldwin Wallace — and you can feel it.
BW is rising.
Like many universities, we have faced challenges. But we have not avoided them — we have confronted them directly, with discipline and resolve. Because of that, our academic focus is sharper, our financial foundation is stronger, and our momentum is real.
Our significant progress belongs to our community — faculty and staff, students, alumni, and supporters like you — who believe deeply in the mission of Baldwin Wallace and the power of a life-changing education that opens minds and opens doors.
But there is more work to do, and the stakes could not be higher — for our students, for their futures, and for the role BW plays in our region and beyond.
That is why your support, right now — before the end of our fiscal year on June 30 has never been more important.
And it has never been more appreciated.
So far this past year, more than 2,100 friends of BW have stepped forward in support of BW to lift us up and propel us forward. As we approach the close of our fiscal year on June 30, I invite you to join this growing community of supporters.
Your gift today will directly support scholarships, strengthen academic programs aligned with student and market demand, and ensure that every BW student graduates Leader-Ready, Team-Ready, Career-Ready, and Future-Ready.
I’m asking you to pay it forward by donating before June 30 in one of the following ways:
- The Annual Fund for BW provides flexible, immediate resources that support student scholarships, academic programs, and the daily experiences that define a BW education.
- The BW Transformation Fund fuels investments in innovative programs and partnerships that allow us to fulfill our promise to our students that they will graduate Leader-Ready, Team-Ready, Career-Ready, and Future-Ready.
- Scholarships and Designated Projects ensure that students can access, persist, and succeed at BW.
Most of all, your generosity sends a powerful message: that you believe in where BW is going — not just where we have been.
If you believe in BW as I do, and if you believe in our students, our mission, and our future — please give now to help us exceed all expectations for this fiscal year.
When you give, you are not just making a contribution. You are investing in our students. And you are helping us Build What’s Next.
I look forward to sharing more of our progress when my Monday Morning Message resumes in late August. Until then, I wish you a wonderful, restful, and renewing summer.
With gratitude and optimism,
Lee Fisher
President, Baldwin Wallace University