Bridgewater. The magazine of Bridgewater College.

Bridgewater is published by the Office of Marketing & Communications for alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of Bridgewater College.

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From the President’s Desk

In early May, more than 350 students received diplomas at Bridgewater College’s 145th Commencement ceremony, completing their journey here. And in mid-August a new class of first-year students will arrive to take those graduates’ places and begin a journey of their own. For many of us at the College, graduation and move-in day mark the two most exciting days of the academic calendar. But it’s really what happens between those days that matters most: lessons learned, connections made, skills acquired through hands-on learning and more.

Hands-On Learning, Real-World Success

Travel and Learn: The Legacy of Paul ’53 and Betty ’55 Kline

Betty Halterman Kline ’55 believes in the transformative power of educational travel and study abroad opportunities. […]

Supporting Science Research at BC: Chastity and Matthew Whitaker ’99

Dr. Chastity Shaffer Whitaker ’99 and Matthew Whitaker ’99 met at the beginning of their first year at Bridgewater College…

Alumni Connections Lead to Careers

Roberto Gonzalez ’21 met Matthew Smith ’89 at a networking event during Gonzalez’s sophomore year at Bridgewater College. […]

Two Alumni Follow Path from BC to the Lab

Alumni Nick Sherman ’90 and Taylor Pierce ’23, M’25 credit BC for helping prepare them for jobs in high-tech science.…

Bridgewater College Announces 2024 Summer Research Award Winners

Approximately $37,000 in funding for summer research projects was awarded to BC students. […]

Engineering Student Studies Fluid Movement

Isaac Plange ’27 is spending the summer working on an engineering project. […]

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Class Notes

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Catch up on the latest updates from Bridgewater College alumni! From career advancements and professional achievements to personal milestones and exciting life events, our Eagles are making waves.

Memorials

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We honor the lives and legacies of Bridgewater College alumni, faculty, and friends who have passed away. Explore the memorials to reflect on their impact and join us in celebrating their enduring spirit.

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Whether you’ve started a new career, launched a business, achieved a personal milestone, or welcomed a new addition to your family, we want to hear about it. Stay connected with the Bridgewater College community and celebrate the successes of fellow Eagles.

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The Office of Marketing and Communications tells the stories of Bridgewater’s inspiring students, faculty, staff and alumni who create meaningful connections here on campus and lead purposeful lives. If you have an interesting story you’d like us to consider sharing on social media, the Bridgewater website, in newsletters, or in Bridgewater magazine, please share your story here.

Heather Cole

Heather Cole

Editor and Media Relations Director
hcole@bridgewater.edu
540-828-5720