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BW students shine in National Cyber Defense Competition

Caleb Gindelberger '25 claimed third place in the 2025 U.S. Department of Defense Conquer the Hill® Command Competition.

New BW Center works to bridge faiths, build justice

BW's WISE Center seeks to promote understanding, compassion and ethical engagement.

BW Circle K turns the page on award-winning volunteer collaboration

The celebrated campus service organization sorted hundreds of books to help further literacy in Cleveland.

BW wrestler wins third straight NCAA national championship

Michael Petrella '25 was named the 2025 NCAA Division III national champion — with other wrestling honors going to teammates and coaches.

Yellow Jackets make winter athletics season one to remember

BW student-athletes notched an Elite 8 basketball appearance, a men's wrestling national championship, a top 16 national finish in track & field and more.

BW Free Store is open for business: Everything is priceless

The store, funded by a social change microgrant, offers students a sustainable way to find essential items where the only currency is kindness.

BW football players making an impact on and off the field

Beyond their performance on the field, Yellow Jackets show they are more than student-athletes by doing good in the community.

BW psychology major's distinctive internship yields job ahead of graduation

Success for Lauren Reid '25 extends beyond the classroom as she applies her psychology major in a big business environment.

Entrepreneurial BW Conservatory students form music group for hire

Violin and viola performance majors Renée Long '25 and Hyunwoo Jeoung '25 help "make life’s moments even more special" with Berea Strings LLC.

BW accounting students win Intercollegiate Ethics Case Competition

Student teams from BW have a long track record of success in the annual high-pressure competition, often placing first or second since the IECC's inception in 2018.

BW STEM Scholar connects first-generation students with news

Honors student Sophia Ott is successfully navigating being the first in her family to attend college and supporting other BW first-gen students with information.

BW students elect 113th student body president and vice president

Leah Kania of Albion, New York, will serve as the student body president, while Aniya Qualls of Elyria, Ohio, will take on the role of vice president.

BW junior garners top publishing credit in scientific journal

A faculty-student research collaboration is helping Emily Gilman '26 excel in her goal of attending a prestigious graduate school.

BW students win state recognition for service

The BW Circle K service club received a raft of awards at the recent statewide Ohio District Circle K Convention.

Accomplished wife of future BW president celebrates Women's Center

Peggy Zone Fisher looks to contribute to the BW community with purpose and passion.

Literacy grant grounds future teachers in the science of reading

BW education faculty revise department coursework, collaborate with Fairview Park schools with support from an Improving Literacy Partnership Incentive Grant.

BW alumna finds career success, helps launch new student experience

Kim DeCredico '96 helped open the door for the first-ever trip to the Daytona 500 for BW sport management programs.

BW's hometown recognized among 'Safest College Towns in America'

Berea combines the advantages of small-town security with the benefits of big-city proximity.

Million-dollar grant aims to elevate BW counseling services and graduate education

Harding Family Charitable Trust funds will support campus mental health care and provide major scholarships for BW's mental health counseling graduate students.

BW students work Super Bowl LIX as Yellow Jacket alum wins ring

Sport management majors took on New Orleans, while Joe Kasper '15 added a coveted ring to his finger.

BW announces first recipients of University Hospitals Health Sciences Scholarships

The awards are aimed at building the healthcare talent pipeline and filling the urgent need for medical professionals.

BW student-run radio station supports rising artists

Keeping WBWC "new, fresh and edgy" is one of the reasons the radio station has a strong following of listeners.

BW expanded early assurance programs streamline entry to medical, dental school

Newly expanded pre-medical and pre-dental early acceptance programs can offer students a guaranteed seat in a future medical or dental school class.

BW students curate tribute to alumnus, Civil Rights giant

The Ritter Library exhibit highlights the life of celebrated civil rights leader and BW graduate James Lawson, who died last summer.

Yellow Jacket wrestler makes BW Athletics history

Two-time national champion Michael Petrella '25 is BW's winningest wrestler as BW clinches a share of the OAC regular season for the fifth straight year.

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