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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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BW MBA team places second in ACG Cup

  • 05 February 2018

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

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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.

Fall 2018

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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.

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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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