Memorials, Spring 2026

We honor the lives and legacies of Bridgewater College alumni, faculty, and friends who have passed away. […]

Why the Best Sellers Don’t Act Like Salespeople with Colin Coggins and Garrett Brown ** Spark60 Event”

Whether you call it leading, teaching, motivating, or inspiring, the truth is that you are selling every single day. Whether you are pitching a new idea, moving a product, or simply selling yourself, the ability to move people authentically is a critical, life-changing skill for anyone, regardless of their job title. Yet, many of us struggle with the salesperson persona, feeling like we have to sacrifice our authenticity to be effective. […]

Pressure, Culture, and Ethical Risk: Seeing Trouble Before It Starts featuring Tom Hardin, “Tipper X”

In this gripping webinar, behavioral ethics speaker Tom Hardin (“Tipper X”) pulls back the curtain on the real-life story behind his cooperation with the FBI during a historic Wall Street insider trading investigation. Moving past surface-level compliance lectures, Tom uses his firsthand experience to demonstrate how easily minor compromises escalate into systemic organizational disasters. […]

Unapologetic Wealth — Rewrite Your Money Story to Build an Intentional Future featuring Marcia Dawood

In this transformative session, early-stage investor and award-winning author Marcia Dawood reveals how the invisible money stories we inherit quietly dictate our careers, leadership styles, and long-term sense of possibility. Drawing from her extensive career funding high-growth startups and advising federal financial committees, Marcia will challenge you to dismantle legacy mindsets around money. […]

The Power of Mattering: How to (and Why) Ensure People Feel Seen, Valued, and Needed featuring Dr. Zach Mercurio

In an era defined by a growing “mattering deficit,” more people than ever report feeling unseen, unheard, and disposable. This widespread sense of insignificance is more than a social trend—it is a primary driver of the global mental health crisis and, within organizations, a leading cause of disengagement, turnover, and stagnation. The good news is that mattering is a skill that can be practiced and mastered. […]

The Wealth Habit: Small Changes for Lasting Financial Freedom featuring Ken & Mary Okoroafor

Moving beyond financial stress, rigid budgeting, and short-term thinking, Ken and Mary reveal how to create simple systems for saving, investing, and spending with intention. Whether you are just starting your journey or looking to optimize your strategy, you will leave with actionable steps to make wealth-building feel simpler, more intentional, and achievable. […]

Private Loans

We encourage students and parents to take advantage of the federal loan programs before opting for private loans, which generally have higher interest rates and higher fees than federal loans. […]