This article was published in the Summer 2013 issue of The Baylor Line and written by Lisa Asher. Sculptor Dan Brook’s work draws upon his Native American roots and his love for a medium that “lasts forever.” Dan Brook ’83 speaks in a halting style with a low, gravelly voice. He contemplates questions carefully […]
This article was published in the Winter 2012 issue of The Baylor Line and written by Meg Cullar. Robert Griffin III wins the Heisman – a first at Baylor Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III won the 2011 Heisman Trophy—given to the nation’s most outstanding collegiate football player—on December to in New York City. In his […]
This article was published in the Winter 2008 issue of The Baylor Line and written by Jerry Hill. Former University of Houston football coach Art Briles takes over While new Baylor football coach Art Briles is trying to put the recent history of Baylor football to rest, he’s embracing the tradition created by former […]
Key dates in the history of the Baylor Line Foundation (formerly the Baylor Alumni Association) 1859: Fourteen years after Baylor University was chartered by the Republic of Texas, Baylor President Rufus Burleson announces the creation of an alumni association, and Baylor graduates begin formally meeting. By the June commencement, 42 former students—23 men and 19 women—qualify for […]
On Friday afternoon, the Baylor Board of Regents and President Livingstone made a series of announcements in the hours leading up to graduation. Here are a few of the major takeaways from the press conference: * Dr. Joel Allison has concluded his two-year term as Board Chair. He will be replaced by Jerry K. Clements. […]
By: Marshall and Doris Edwards When I heard of Bob’s death, a torrent of emotions and memories flooded over me. Dr. Robert Packard was, without a doubt, one of the most remarkable men I have ever known. Our friendship started over sixty years ago – in 1957. I was working in the Union Building Cafeteria […]
Herbert H. Reynolds Retired Faculty Award Dr. Tom Kelly first came to Baylor as a student, graduating in 1965. Following graduate school, Tom began his teaching career in 1969 and remained at Baylor for almost 49 years. Tom was a professor of economics and served as director of the Baylor Center for Business and […]
First Families of Baylor Award The spark for all things Baylor was ignited in 1916 when a young preacher named Jesse Leonard Yelvington stepped onto the Baylor campus. He came because he sought a Christian education in a strong academic environment. He was married to Lessie Ramsey, and they had two small children, Ramsey and […]
W.R. White Meritorious Service Award Following graduation from Baylor University in 1968, Bill spent two years in the United States Marine Corps. Bill had the opportunity to join Baylor in the scholarship and financial aid office in August of 1973. This opportunity eventually led to serving as Assistant Vice President for Student Financial Aid. In […]
