He enjoyed early success in the sandstone quarry industry and founded Baldwin Institute in 1845.

[9] Alfred Bryan Bonds was president in the mid-20th century; Baldwin Wallace grew as a suburban institution.

[citation needed] In the fall of 2011, a task force was developed by BW president Dick Durst.

On February 11, 2012, it was announced that Baldwin–Wallace College would become Baldwin Wallace University after approval by the BW Board of Trustees.

In addition to the new university designation, seal, and logo, "B-W" would drop the hyphen in its name.

[10] The last sitting president prior to Obama to visit BW was Ronald Reagan during George H. W. Bush's 1988 Presidential run.

In the fall of 2008, Baldwin Wallace became the first college in Ohio to offer a bachelor's degree in sustainability.

[20] The undergraduate program offers four tracks in science, social sciences/humanities, business administration and quantitative analysis.

[21][22] BW also uses kitchen grease from Strosacker Hall's dining facilities for the production of bio-diesel fuel for campus vehicles.

[23] In addition, Harding House and the Center for Innovation and Growth both have solar panels on their roofs.

The Conservatory holds the title of home to the oldest collegiate Bach Festival in the nation.

BW has faculty-led trips yearly to places such as Europe, Iceland, India, Italy, Ecuador and China.

Barbara Byrd-Bennett was the first chief executive officer of the Cleveland Municipal School District.

Service-learning is a method of teaching that provides opportunities for students to learn and develop through thoughtfully organized service experience.

WBWC first signed on in 1958 and claims to be the first student-funded and operated radio station in the United States.

The university has long rivalries with John Carroll Blue Streaks and Mount Union Purple Raiders.

Lou Higgins Center is home to the physical education department, athletics, and recreational sports and services.

Beyond Varsity Athletics, Baldwin Wallace offers club sports, Intramurals, Aerobic Classes, a Fitness Center and Weight Room.

Bagley Hall was originally owned by the Cleveland Browns and was used as the team's summer training facility.