Alfred Bryan Bonds

Alfred Bryan Bonds (November 3, 1913 – September 7, 1989) was an American public servant, educator, and college administrator. He served as the fifth president of Baldwin-Wallace College (now Baldwin Wallace University) in Berea, Ohio, from 1955 to 1981. He succeeded Rev. John Lowden Knight. A building bears his name on the BW campus and serves as the universities' administration building.

Early childhood and education Alfred Bryan Bonds was born November 3, 1913, in Monroe County, Arkansas. Bonds began his education at Henderson State College, where he earned his A.B in 1935. He then earned a M.A. in English from Louisiana State University in 1936. Post graduate work continued at Louisiana State University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1940. Upon retirement, Bonds sat on numerous hospital and library boards around the greater Cleveland area. Dr. Bonds is listed in "Who's Who in America," "Who's Who in the World" and in "Notable Americans" as well. Bonds received accolades during his entire life, including four honorary doctorates from Ohio Wesleyan University, Mount Union College, Cleveland–Marshall College of Law, and Baldwin-Wallace College

Bonds Hall

Bonds Hall is the administration building on the BW campus and is home to Career Services, the Cashier’s office, Financial Aid, Registration & Records and the president's office.