Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØalumni, families and their dogs returned to campus for an exciting day of community and Yellow Jacket pride.

Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØ hosted the 2025 "Bark Walk" on Saturday, July 19, featuring a relaxed campus stroll, a spirited pet costume contest and the chance for pups to receive their honorary "doggie diplomas." Alumni reconnected with classmates and shared memories while enjoying a sunny day filled with wagging tails and Yellow Jacket pride.
"It's a fun, relaxed way to experience Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØin a whole new way," said Ilia Estremera, alumni engagement manager at BW's Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement. "At Bark Walk, we see a wide range of the Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØcommunity — from recent grads and current students to alumni who haven't been back in years, to families showing off campus to a whole new generation of future Yellow Jackets."
"Bark Walk is a great way to bring together fellow alumni and engage with the next generation of Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØstudents," said Katie Wohlford '19. "Last year, I spoke with an alum who brought her daughter, and she decided to attend Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØafter connecting with us."

Estremera noted that the event continues to grow in popularity each year. "While I always love seeing our new registrants attend for the first time, I'm especially excited to see all the Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØalumni who return year after year with their dogs and families," she said. "A few have come three or more years in a row!"
"I've taken my dog, Whiskey, every year since I adopted him," said Wohlford. "He's a rescue, and this was our fourth Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØBark Walk together. It's always so fun to see all the dogs and chat with fellow alumni."
The Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØBark Walk has become a summer favorite for many in the alumni community, celebrating both the bond between people and pets and the lasting connection to Baldwin Wallace.
For more information on future alumni events, visit bw.edu/alumni and follow the Ä¢¹½TVÏÂÔØCenter for Alumni Engagement on social media!