Local Community

Come be our guest. A whole world of opportunity awaits you at Baldwin Wallace University!

Welcome to Baldwin Wallace University! BW is a proud neighbor and strong partner of the city of Berea, Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. We work to foster solid community relationships that benefit our students and have a powerful, positive impact on you, the people, businesses and organizations of our vibrant region.

We invite you to take advantage of a whole range of events, programs and services designed for and available to the public.

Enjoy Some Entertainment

Catch a future Broadway star or symphony musician on our stages. Hear a world-class author or thought leader at a free lecture. Attend an art opening at Fawick Art Gallery or a stargazing event at the Burrell Observatory. Make the Yellow Jackets your team, and don't miss the annual Bold & Gold Homecoming Festival! See a full list of events below. 

Learn Something New

The Baldwin Wallace Community Arts School (CAS) enriches lives by providing experiences that promote lifelong engagement with the arts. We foster a creative, inclusive community, providing access to quality education for our region. We celebrate the joy and transformative power of art. We welcome you to join us.

Summer Camps

Baldwin Wallace offers summer camps for students from Northeast Ohio and beyond. Typical offerings include the arts (music, dance, theatre and visual arts), STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), and athletics and outdoor adventures.

Flexible Learning for Adults

The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) at Baldwin Wallace University offers adults the opportunity to continue learning in an informal, flexible and non-competitive college environment. With non-credit, college-level courses both in person and via Zoom, ILR provides an accessible and inexpensive educational, social and cultural experience. 

ILR offers two locations:

• ILR Main Campus — Classes are held on or near BW's Berea campus.
• ILR East — Most classes are held at Temple Emanu El.

Get the Assistance You Need

Plug into a BW center or clinic to access a variety of expert services, including speech therapy, business consultations and research projects.

Partner with our students for a service project through the David & Frances Brain Center for Community Engagement. By partnering with your organization, not only are we able to support your mission, but you are helping college students to foster important civic and leadership skills.