Drew Branstetter of Augusta, a graduate of Gull Lake High School, graduated from Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts: Acting.
Baldwin Wallace University’s 175th Commencement rolled out the pomp and pageantry to celebrate the BW Class of 2025 on Saturday, May 10.
Some 665 graduates, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees, took a walk across the stage to collect their diploma cases and turn their tassels, to the applause of faculty, family, friends and other dignitaries packed into the Lou Higgins Recreation Center’s Ursprung Gymnasium.
BW President-designate Lee Fisher delivered an inspiring keynote address. After forging a remarkable career spanning the public, private, nonprofit and academic sectors, the former Ohio Lt. Governor and Dean of the Cleveland State University Law School will take over as President of BW on July 1.
Fisher, who was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree following his address, based his advice to the graduates on BW’s initials.
Weaving in moving personal stories and moments from time already spent at BW, Fisher said, “BW means be who you are. BW means get better at who you are. And, BW means do all you can do whenever and wherever you can to make this a better world. The world needs you now more than ever.”
Baldwin Wallace University, founded in 1845, was one of the first colleges to admit students without regard to race or gender. An independent, coeducational university of 3,200 students, BW offers coursework in the liberal arts tradition in more than 65 academic areas. Located in Berea, 12 miles from downtown Cleveland, BW offers students the cultural, educational and business advantages of a major metropolitan area.
Baldwin Wallace University’s 175th Commencement rolled out the pomp and pageantry to celebrate the BW Class of 2025 on Saturday, May 10.
Some 665 graduates, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees, took a walk across the stage to collect their diploma cases and turn their tassels, to the applause of faculty, family, friends and other dignitaries packed into the Lou Higgins Recreation Center’s Ursprung Gymnasium.
BW President-designate Lee Fisher delivered an inspiring keynote address. After forging a remarkable career spanning the public, private, nonprofit and academic sectors, the former Ohio Lt. Governor and Dean of the Cleveland State University Law School will take over as President of BW on July 1.
Fisher, who was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree following his address, based his advice to the graduates on BW’s initials.
Weaving in moving personal stories and moments from time already spent at BW, Fisher said, “BW means be who you are. BW means get better at who you are. And, BW means do all you can do whenever and wherever you can to make this a better world. The world needs you now more than ever.”
Baldwin Wallace University, founded in 1845, was one of the first colleges to admit students without regard to race or gender. An independent, coeducational university of 3,200 students, BW offers coursework in the liberal arts tradition in more than 65 academic areas. Located in Berea, 12 miles from downtown Cleveland, BW offers students the cultural, educational and business advantages of a major metropolitan area.
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