Students from our region were among 25 people who took part in the study abroad program run by the BW faculty in Germany in May.

Maya Stoffers of Brunswick, a graduate of Brunswick High School, and Margaret Houska and Ava Vazquez of Medina, both graduates of Highland High School, completed the three-week experience led by Dr. Amy Jo Sutterluety, professor of medicine, sports and wellness, and Dr. Andrew Dohanos, professor of communication arts and sciences.

The program allowed students to explore the theory and practice of intercultural communication through immersion in German language and culture. Students spent time in Berlin and Munich, where they visited German sites of global, historical, and cultural significance, learning how to stay healthy and practice wellness abroad.

The BW Study Abroad Center engages students through global exploration and off-campus learning that enhances personal growth, educational enrichment, and career development as part of the university’s liberal arts efforts to educate engaged and compassionate citizens. Through faculty-led and independent study abroad opportunities, students can develop strong communication skills, develop critical thinking, and self-confidence as they navigate the unknown. To see more photos, follow @bw.explore on Instagram.

Women’s football: Medina’s Bailey Olin, a Medina High School graduate, and Brunswick’s Katie King, a Brunswick High School graduate, are among 18 new recruits continuing their soccer careers at Baldwin Wallace University. Head women’s soccer coach Jim Wojtkun, who is entering his eighth season at BW, returns with 17 honorable mention players, two All-Ohio Athletic Conference players and six Academic All-OAC selections from last year’s OAC qualifying team that went 8-8-4 overall and 4-4-1 in conference play.

Football: Logan Peters of Chippewa Lake, a graduate of Medina Senior High School, and Zachary Onorati of Valley City, a graduate of Buckeye High School, are among 49 new American football players who will continue their careers at Baldwin Wallace University. 49 new American football players who will continue their careers at Baldwin Wallace University.

Head coach Jim Hilvert, in his eighth season, has 46 honorable mention players, 13 first-team starters, 10 Academic All-OAC honorees and two All-OAC players from last year’s team that finished 6-4 overall and 6-3 in league play.

Women’s cross country: Lauren Jensch of Chippewa Lake, a graduate of Cloverleaf Senior High School, is one of four freshmen continuing their careers at Baldwin Wallace University. Cross Country and Track and Field Coordinator Joe Eby, in his 10th season, returns with eight honorable mention athletes, two All-OAC Performers and four Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference selections from last year’s fourth-place team at the OAC Championships.

Men’s football: Baldwin Wallace University Men’s Soccer Head Coach Reid Ayers is pleased to announce that 29 student-athletes have chosen BW to continue their soccer careers, including Lincoln Horton and Ian Kaczmarek of Medina.

Volleyball: Baldwin Wallace University Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Kate Latkovic is pleased to announce that Anna Stankard of Medina, a graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School, is one of eight student-athletes continuing their volleyball careers at BW.