BEREA, OHIO -- Sean Donovan, of Bergen, a graduate of Byron-Bergen High School, graduated from Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Composition.
Baldwin Wallace University recognized the achievements of 739 graduate and undergraduate students at BW's 169th Commencement ceremony in May.
Before taking a triumphant walk across the stage to receive congratulations, members of the BW Class of 2019 were inspired by commencement speaker Akram Boutros, M.D., FACHE, president and CEO of The MetroHealth System. Dr. Boutros focused his address on "Choices" that can make all the difference in life.
He encouraged the graduates to choose to "stop listening to the voice that says you're not good enough" and to "stand up to those doubts."
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 4,000 students, BW offers coursework in the liberal arts tradition in more than 80 academic areas.
Located in Berea, 12 miles from downtown Cleveland, BW offers students the cultural, educational and business advantages of a major metropolitan area.
