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College to career success at forefront of $402,000 grant for BW student scholarship

For over 40 years, hundreds of BW STEM students have benefited from the John Huntington Fund for Education, among them Mikayla Trill, pictured here.

Alumnus takes a little bit of BW to his career role at Netflix

BW alumnus Ben Meadors believes his job captures what it means when a BW education meets the engineering systems behind modern media at Netflix.

BW Voices: New Jacket Business Network builds connections, success

BW is introducing a professional network for alumni to build relationships, share industry expertise and expand their professional contacts.

$1 million gift to Fund for BW honors alumna's dedication to education, arts

Janet Roll Archer '57, together with her husband Robert, is supporting the Fund for BW with a very generous $1 million gift.

BW alumnus 'plays many parts' in a career spanning Broadway and beyond

The multi-faceted career of Jakob Plummer '14 has included Broadway, the Grammy Awards, the U.S. Open, TED Talks, the MET Gala and more.

BW 2025-26 'Year in Review' captures a year of nonstop momentum

A look back at the milestones, achievements and YJ4L moments that shaped another standout year at Baldwin Wallace.

Yellow Jackets return, remember, reconnect at BW Alumni Weekend

Yellow Jacket spirit shone as Baldwin Wallace University welcomed alumni back to campus on June 5-6 under the theme of Return, Remember, Reconnect.

From emerging leaders to lifelong achievers, BW celebrates alumni excellence

Six alumni received the Alumni Merit Award, and one alumnus received the Outstanding Young Alumni Award.

BW and Playhouse Square celebrate sold-out 'Star Machine' world premiere

The BW-grown musical served as the centerpiece of the 19th annual collaboration between the BW Conservatory of Performing Arts and Playhouse Square.

BW alumnus Ryan Fielding Garrett brings new musical to Cleveland

Composer, music director and orchestrator Ryan Fielding Garrett '12 has credits on some of Broadway's biggest hits.

Alumni Weekend to unite generations of YJ4L for big celebration

YJ4L from all class years are invited to return to campus June 5-6 for Alumni Weekend, a time to reconnect with special people and memories.

BW alumnus wins World Piano Day International Composition Award

Music composition major Danny English's work, "Sunset in Värmland," was selected for a top award from an international field of submissions.

Berea Mayor Cyril Kleem to speak at Commencement

Berea Mayor Cyril Kleem '96 is being welcomed to campus as the keynote speaker for Commencement on Saturday, May 9.

Splendor of BW Bach Festival includes alumni, student performances

Student participation has always been at the heart of the Bach Festival, which is being held April 17-18.

Big thank you for raising nearly $1 million for BW Gives campaign

BW's annual day of giving was a big success thanks to the generosity of donors who came together in support of students.

Kim Dell '92 earns one of aviation's highest honors

Dell has soared to new heights after charting a journey from BW to aviation excellence.

BW alumna gets two-coach turn in securing a spot on 'The Voice'

Arts management & entrepreneurship major Jaali Boyd ‘24 advanced to the next round of "The Voice."

BW alumni engagement builds as YJ4L increasingly show their pride

Brown & Gold spirit is on the rise — with alumni offering generous volunteer and financial support to the BW mission.

BW alumna opens Mindful Mercantile in Berea

Rachel Kovach '10 is helping neighbors reduce waste one refill at a time, and she says her BW education made it possible.

Forever love found at BW

On this Valentine's Day 2026, we celebrate BW's more than 2,000 alumni couples with another round of their love stories.

Legacy of BW's first black graduate resonates today

The legacy of BW graduate Rev. Dr. Daniel Webster Shaw reflects the transformative way education can shape a life of meaning and purpose.

The BW Way: Leader Ready, Career Ready, Future Ready

President Lee Fisher shares a vision for BW that aims to ensure all graduates are prepared to lead in a dynamic and unpredictable 21st-century global economy.

In case you missed it: BW's top 10 stories of 2025

A look back at the Baldwin Wallace moments that inspired, celebrated and connected our community this year.

BW-trained composers orchestrate new release by The Accidentals

The arrangements are featured in the indie rock group's new holiday album, videos and concert tour.

BW grad Carolyn Noll Sorg '06 named John Carroll University president

Noll Sorg will be the first woman to serve as president in the institution's history.

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