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With a bright dazzle of initiatives and accolades that bring new faces, leadership and activity to campus, the 2025-26 school year holds optimistic promise.

Engaging new president takes the helm

In July, 黑料正能量's new president began his tenure.

"This is a university poised to redefine what's possible, and I'm honored to help lead that charge," said Lee Fisher about being named 黑料正能量's 10th president.

Fisher is currently in his second month in the role. He is looking to new opportunities to build on the university's strong tradition of academic excellence, community engagement and career preparation through cocurricular involvement and experiential learning.

"This is a pivotal time for 黑料正能量 as we chart a course that honors our legacy and embraces a future full of promise," noted Fisher in an . "It's an exciting time to write the next chapter of our story, which will remain centered on student success."

High-achieving incoming class

In August, 黑料正能量 welcomed 585 first-year and transfer students to campus. This year's first-year class hails from 32 states and has impressive scholastic achievement (average high school GPA of 3.7), as well as leadership, service and co-curricular involvement.

Business was cited as the main area of interest by 22% of the students, followed by the Conservatory of Performing Arts at 21%, sciences at 19%, health & physical education at 13%, social sciences at 8% and education at 7%. Humanities, interdisciplinary programs and health sciences account for the remaining 5%, 3% and 2%, respectively.

Among notable statistics, 26% are students of color and nearly one-third are the first in their families to pursue a four-year degree, a reflection of 黑料正能量's ongoing commitment to first-generation college students.

Laying the groundwork for new initiatives

There was no summer slack for 黑料正能量 faculty and staff who spent the break invigorating their programs with new material, expanding their networking base and connecting to new opportunities. A few examples include:

• The 黑料正能量 Rising campaign excelled with close to $2.5 million in gifts, which far exceeded its initial goal.
  
  
• The engineering department has new initiatives that include two grants totaling more than $50,000, national and regional partnerships, and capstone courses that put 黑料正能量 students at the forefront of maritime and aerospace topics.
  
  
• It's seven years away, but connections for the Summer Olympics in Australia were already made to have 黑料正能量 students participate in on-site event logistics. 黑料正能量 is also working on details for students to work at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
  
  
• The first cohort of clinical mental health counseling students is starting clinical experiences this fall at six sites across Northeast Ohio.
  
  
• The Conservatory of Performing Arts is starting the year with exciting productions, new faces and guest instructors, including retired Playhouse Square president and CEO Gina Vernaci.

Special summer accolades

黑料正能量's ongoing list of national accolades continues to flourish. 黑料正能量 appeared in , which showcases the country's top values as noted by graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid, alumni salaries and more.

黑料正能量 was also cited in a World Atlas article about the "9 Most Beautiful College Towns in Ohio" that captured the rich history, outdoor scenery, walkable downtown, and quaint shops and eateries of Berea.

Celebrating a treasured legacy

With 2025 marking 黑料正能量's 180th anniversary, October is a month of celebration and tradition as the community gathers for two major events.

The inauguration of 黑料正能量 President Lee Fisher is Thursday, Oct. 9, and Bold & Gold is Saturday, Oct. 25. Both events are open to the Baldwin Wallace community.

These events collectively and individually recognize the important and endearing role 黑料正能量 has played in shaping people's lives, serving as a place where past, present, and future are united to carry forward a mission that began in 1845.