Welcome Class of 2022
Fun and excitement were plentiful at this year's Week of Welcome, which brought 685 first-year students to campus.
Fun and excitement were plentiful at this year's Week of Welcome, which brought 685 first-year students to campus.
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...
Peyton Flasco '19 is helping to run alternative break trainings across the nation as a summer intern for Break Away.
The BW student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) took home national top honors for the second year in a row.
Dr. Franklin Lebo demystifies how the Japanese system of government really works.
Ashely Hawley '16 began her successful career as a freelance writer and editor just months after graduating from BW.
BW's Exercise is Medicine on Campus program has been awarded bronze-level status after a successful first year.
Daixuan Ai uses family photos as inspiration for an orchestra piece she's composing that melds Chinese mysticism with an emotional personal...
Dr. Jorge Guzman, MBA '16, is serving at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi as the chief of staff and chief of critical care.
Helping to transform the lives of South Carolina students earned Erica Page '07 national assistant principal of the year recognition.
Brooke Hradisky '14 is the newest vice president of Carleton McKenna & Company and a Crain's Cleveland Business 20 in Their 20s honoree.
Through Summer Scholars, students spend 10 weeks working alongside faculty mentors on a research or creative project of their choice.
In words and pictures, Dr. Ken Schneck traces 50 years of history as the LGBTQ community rises in "The Land."
Logan Foster '17 is already living the dream as a social media coordinator whose clients include two Tony Award-winning Broadway shows.
Cuyahoga County Public Policy Fellow Michael Brown '18 is working to divert people with mental illness to treatment instead of incarceration.
Dr. Kristen Lillvis '04 explores the art of powerful women of color from Janelle Monáe to Toni Morrison.
Through winning and losing seasons, Penny Forster '01 has relied on the strong BW alumni network in her pro sports career.
Nic Campeotto '15 is utilizing and expanding upon her BW English degree to follow her passions for education and creative writing.
Michael Dougherty '99 is helping people "mulch smarter, not harder" through his entrepreneurial venture, SmartMulch.
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...
WBWC student board members claimed trophies at the national Intercollegiate Broadcasting System awards.
Alan Sironen '86 says his BW MBA, with a focus on international business, has elevated his work with wildlife.
Retired physician Dr. Sally Bauer '66 and her late husband founded a diving museum in the Florida Keys.
The awards recognize Dr. Lisa Green's efforts to promote service-learning and Wyndi Moore's quest to address food insecurity.
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.
Classical guitar performance grad Patrick Peralta '17 earned a solo performance with the Eastman School's renowned orchestra.
One of the oldest programs in the nation, BW's TRIO Upward Bound is celebrating 50 years of helping low-income, first-generation students...
More than 100 BW students studied abroad in the month of May as part of faculty-led experiences on four continents.
These accomplished alumni were chosen for the highest honor conferred upon a BW graduate by the Alumni Association.
Doris Shaw, MBA '83, is the new dean of the John E. Simon School of Business.
Larry Yungk '79 retired last November from a fulfilling career in refugee work spanning over 30 years.
Nicholas Lynch-Voris '16 returns to the prestigious Santa Fe Opera, parlaying a previous summer apprenticeship into a staff post.
Alumnus takes the reigns as interim executive director of the community-based nonprofit he founded to support American troops.
Jodie Hausman, superintendent of Ohio's Perkins Local School District, prepares to lead Bay Village City Schools.
Dr. Michael Bigham '97 was recently appointed to the new role of chief quality officer at Akron Children's Hospital.
Jennifer Jouriles '16 is putting her experiences from both her Spanish and accounting majors to work as an accountant at the Cleveland Clinic.
Two BW professors and one alumna were honored by the Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Student and faculty worked together to address issues surrounding natural disasters in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma.
Kevin Lorson '98 helped create the Health and Opioid Prevention Education (HOPE) Curriculum for Ohio's K-12 students.
His arts and sciences education prepared Andrew Szilagyi '07 for a demanding role with the third largest agency of the federal government.
Anthony Ciepiel '81 continues to climb the corporate ladder as he takes over the position of CEO at Step2 Discovery.
Applying his talent, ingenuity and skills to his career as a musician have enabled performance major Kevin Johnson '12 to enjoy remarkable...
With a former astronaut urging them to stay grounded as they reach for the stars, BW recognized 672 graduates.
A BW CRI poll of Ohio voters finds many still undecided about who they will vote for in the May 8 primary.
In celebration of National Nurses Week, BW recognizes the many accomplishments and contributions of the nursing students, alumni, faculty and staff.
Engineering major William Bradley III is making a mark as a freshman, winning a statewide scholarship competition and landing a paid internship.
A premier Ovation Festival event, Day of Excellence is one of 13 showcase programs that bring to life the richness of BW student success.
Every April, graduating MT seniors strut their stuff in NYC during a showcase for top theatre casting directors and agents.
A highlight of the day was the Honors Awards Ceremony, which recognized students with scholarships and awards.
The unique collaboration will include master classes and a BW performance by The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz...
Professor Julie Miller and Rachel Klimczuk '18 were honored at the organization's prestigious Hill, Lighthouse and Young Awards.
Award-winning opera productions and renowned collaborations are putting BW’s voice performance program in the national spotlight.
Students will research Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis and a destructive pathogen destroying American beech trees.
BW placed second among six universities in Northeast Ohio's First Annual Intercollegiate Ethics Case Competition.
Hired immediately after graduation, Cliff Bender '06 has proven himself to be a dependable man of many skills.
BW music theatre alumnus Zach Adkins '15 takes over the lead role of Dmitry in "Anastasia" on Broadway.
The award recognizes an OFIC university trustee who has demonstrated "commitment and service above and beyond the norm."
Dr. Frank C. Braun brings deep industry and academic experience to his new role helming BW's highly ranked business programs.
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.
The ticket of Andrew Henthorn '19 and Allyson Crays '20 was elected to serve as the 106th BW Student Body President and Vice President.
Dr. Lauren Copeland's students have been crunching and releasing survey data as part of a research methods course.
Andy Schultz '17 was recently offered the position of Division III Governance Intern with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Mark Graham's choral series, "The Songs of Ascents," comes to life at an April 15 concert at BW's Conservatory of Music.
A champion for problem solving skills as crucial to career, Dr. Ed Meyer led the effort to offer core credit for problem solving...
Core classes helped Christina Sadowski find a passion for photography while a business degree helped her open a gallery.
BW recently honored Drs. Thea (McAfee) Wilson '75 (l) and Barbara (Mueller) Sawrey '73 (r) as Outstanding Educators.
Music theatre alumna Kate Rockwell '06 is back on Broadway in the musical adaptation of the hit movie "Mean Girls."
Read on to learn how the interactive production "How to End Poverty in 90 Minutes" resulted in grant money for the BW Scholars program.
Three-fourths of Ohioans say President Trump uses his personal Twitter account too much; voters divided on issues of trust.
Survey shows lukewarm feelings about the logo that may adorn the uniforms of the Cleveland Indians next season.
Digital media grad Nick Snyder '13 is living his dream as a Walt Disney Imagineer.
Dr. Ellen Posman is featured as a scholarly expert in a documentary showcasing the hierarchal plights that women face in religion.
A student-faculty study of the area's very first land surveys, just published in an international journal, offers vivid insights.
Kay Stonefelt '60 was honored with the Conservatory Alumni Achievement Award.
Three quarters of registered voters favor mandatory waiting periods and raising the minimum age to buy semiautomatic rifles.
The distinctive study abroad experience in BW's speech-language pathology graduate program wins two major awards.
Astronaut and director of NASA Glenn Research Center Janet Kavandi will speak May 5 to 650 graduates and their guests.
Chemistry alumnus Dr. Cloud Paweletz '96 has established himself as a formidable force in the field of cancer research.
Student-run journalism is flourishing at BW with Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) awards to prove it.
DeShawn Franklin '15 is working as a software engineer with Basis Worldwide in Santa Monica, California.
Physics major Kyle Pellegrin '18 and fellow researchers presented their findings at the 231st American Astronomical Society Conference.
Flamenco and classical guitarist Marija Temo '91 will perform in Gamble Auditorium on March 14.
A gift totaling nearly $1 million will endow the Desich Family Community Impact Scholarship for BW students.
Dr. Ubydul Haque is co-principal investigator on the $1.26 million grant-funded project, with opportunities for BW students.
Marvin Williams '17 was hired before graduation with the help of Career Services' newly-launched networking and job resource platform.
Special education teacher inspires students by winning a women's title in the World's Strongest Disabled Man competition.
English professor Les Hunter practices his craft in academia and the theatre as a dramatist, critic and analyst.
Sport management major Corey Kinder '12 credits BW for helping him gain valuable experiences that helped him land a job in professional...
National and state rankings place BW among an impressive list of top colleges having exceptional value, online graduate degree programs and nursing.
"YJ4L" couples share how cupid’s arrow struck at Baldwin Wallace University.
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.
Based, in part, on superior NCLEX-RN pass rates, BW's BSN program is ranked third out of 91 programs in Ohio.
The Milken Family Foundation honors BW alumna and master teacher Theresa Cross with a $25,000 Educator Award.
Five BW graduate business students competed in the rigorous business case study competition.
Students on "Donovan Live" talk about their trip to one of the biggest sporting events on the planet.
Renowned vocalist Jennifer Rowley '02 continues her ascent to the world's greatest stages, including recent performances at the...
An interdepartmental research team is developing an app to help speech-language pathology students gain critical skills.
Outstanding clinical experience in BW's communication sciences and disorders program is giving Hannah Lemmon '17 a career edge in...
BW student-athlete and health and physical education major Madeline Ziccardi '18 is the recipient of a prestigious scholarship.
BW establishes new Campus Safety Task Force to strengthen and improve policies and processes.
Young alumnus Samuel "Sammy Mac" McIntosh '15 advocates for the gravity of hip-hop culture through music and dance.
Biology major Keith Hanson '08 began a 300-mile trek through South Carolina to raise awareness and funds for clean water and river conservation.
Passion, perseverance and showmanship describe music education major Gabriel MacWilliams '21, a two-time world champion for snare drum.
A Higher Learning Commission team concluded that BW "is an excellent university that is fully deserving of reaccreditation."
Film studies and marketing alumnus Steven Caple Jr. '10 will use his award-winning talent to direct "Creed II" for MGM and Warner...
A new lab puts students at the center of research opportunities that enable them to delve into medical topics like aphasia and concussion.
Cait Engler '15 is pursuing her dream of being an actress while helping other actors through Green and Green Talent Group.
BW students are premiering songs from an original musical at NYC's legendary Feinstein's/54 Below supper club.
The Cleveland Clinic Cardiac ICU team sported BW students' t-shirt designs at the American Heart Association's annual Heart Walk.
Sarah Terrill '13 is on the forefront of neuroscientific studies with a specialization on ingestive behaviors driven by her history of...
In his new executive role, Tom Kmiecik '81 will lead the day-to-day operations of Krieg DeVault's seven offices across the Midwest.
BW connects student-athletes and Yellow Jacket graduates for professional mentoring tailored to the college athletics experience.
Commencement speaker and Cleveland Indians broadcaster Matt Underwood told the graduates not to "settle for easy."
Deborah Barrett Price '84 won the Award for Extraordinary Service to Chamber Music.
Mark Maliniak's appointment follows years of touring with established orchestras.
The aim is to "up-skill, re-tool and empower NE Ohio professionals" to take the lead on this disruptive technology.
Alumni and students are helping the Cleveland Fusion, a women's tackle football team, break the gender barrier of the great American pastime.
Dr. Jodi Tims earned kudos for her work at BW and as chair of an international technology organization.
This year's National Scottish Fiddle champion Meredith Hopkins '16 credits BW for helping her gain the poise to secure the title.
Joe Barnes '97 is doing hands-on research with golden eagles, peregrine falcons and other birds of prey for the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
The team captured BW's first-ever Great Lakes Regional Championship in cross country.
The judges recognized the youngest competitor, BW senior tenor Ethan Burck, for his "exceptional promise."
Part of the storied "Rocky" franchise, "Creed II" marks Caple's second feature film in the director's chair.
The renowned percussionist and founding artistic director of TheatreZone in Naples, Florida, was presented the award during a two-day residency.
Julianna Rubin '17 transformed a trip to the Super Bowl into an outstanding networking opportunity that is giving her a career edge.
Chloe Dickinson '21 and Elisha Bly '21 gain valuable research skills studying old-growth trees in the Cleveland Metroparks.
Two campus groups work to energize student turnout in the 2018 midterm election.
Curt Miller's career trajectory has him winning awards, choosing Olympians and acting as an LGBTQ role model.
Third and final statewide survey reveals that Ohio governor's race remains deadlocked with just a week until election day.
In addition to private coaching and teaching BW voice performance majors, Rowley's residency will include several public events.
Matt Underwood '90, broadcaster for the Cleveland Indians, will be the keynote speaker for BW's Dec. 8 fall commencement.
The BW senior psychology major was inspired by a family medical crisis to forge a career providing critical care.
BW recently implemented a new policy that allows a person to identify a different first name and pronouns for communication platforms.
BW welcomed the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor for the 2018 School of Business Leadership Lecture.
Claire Makowski is one of only two BW Conservatory students currently competing in NCAA Division III athletics.
The Community Research Institute statewide Ohio poll surveyed likely voters ahead of the midterm elections.
Participants say BW's new summer STEM faculty-student collaborative scholarship program acts as a career booster.
Judges for Break Away praised BW's growing program, strong student leadership model and a focus on social justice topics.
Daniel Candrea '14 is working to develop a mechanism that uses neural activity to control robotic prosthetics.
After notching two BW degrees and a 40-year education career, this alumna is back on campus (and so is her granddaughter).
OnStage ranks BW's BFA in Acting among the top 20 in the nation, just two years after BW established the degree program.
Anna Frashure's path to product engineer at Bendix has been forged with inspiring determination.
The event also celebrated the grand opening of the University Market and Front Street Residence Hall.
BW Director of Orchestral Studies Soo Han brings talent, musical authenticity, artistry and wit to his role as BW's newest maestro.
More Democrats say that voting this November is "more important" than in previous Ohio midterms.
Linda G. Kanner is an entrepreneur, consultant and educator with 25+ years of manufacturing and innovation experience.
OnStage calls BW "a top destination for any student wanting to study musical theatre" and ranks the program best of the best.
BW earned a number of U.S. News distinctions, including "Best Value" and "Best Undergraduate Teaching."
A twist of fate matched Steve Stohla '70 with BW and set him on the path to success and his recent Lorain Sports Hall of Fame induction.
The celebration includes films, lectures, readings and an exhibit with early manuscripts and a life-sized Frankenstein vignette.
Brown's October 6 Business Leadership Lecture is part of a year-long BW cultural series featuring "Voices of Imagination and...
The residency provides educational opportunities for BW music and arts administration students and includes events and concerts open to the public.
PR grad Ramona J. Smith was crowned winner of the global speaking contest that started with 80,000 competitors!
Tessa Louche '17 began her job at Upshot Agency in Chicago just months after graduating from BW.
With achievements for teaching, mentoring, research, community service and more, five faculty members were honored for outstanding contributions.
The 2018-19 cultural series features artists and leaders who harness creativity to enlighten thinking and transform the world around us.
A talented group of faculty has joined the BW community. Of the 11 individuals, many are new to campus and a few are familiar faces in new roles.
Grand Opening celebration from September 15-22 includes events, giveaways and specials.
Two BW students and one alumna partnered with Cleveland-area nonprofits this summer through The Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program.