Profiles
The [Un]Remarkable Life of Rufus B. Spain
It was the events of December 24, 1944, that Rufus Buin Spain, a then-21-year-old Army soldier from Pickens County, Alabama, recalled as most impressive from his time in World War II. That Christmas Eve, the Belgian vessel SS Leopoldville, hastily loaded with materials and reinforcements for the Battle of the Bulge, had been torpedoed by
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The Mission Never Sleeps
With a last name like Sargent, a military career almost seemed inevitable for this Baylor alumnus. Since his freshman year,
Hart and Soul
Hall of Fame coach Clyde Hart’s accomplishments are well-documented. Coach to Olympic 400-meter champions Michael Johnson, Jeremy Wariner, and Sanya
Look Who’s Talking
If you’ve ever wondered why social media feels so crazy — with all the new ways we use language, storytelling,
They Would Do it Again: Sam Henderson, Maverick Moore, and the Making of ‘ADO’
Sam Henderson is 45 years old, and he just decided what he wants to be when he grows up. It
Maxey Parrish (’78): On the field, in the classroom
During his 41 years at Baylor University, Maxey Parrish truly saw it all: sidelines, courtsides, Olympic games, board rooms, and
Matthew Maupin (JD ’22): The Baylor difference
Baylor Law School alumnus and Dykema associate Matthew Maupin is an accomplished litigator. But, more than that, he is a
Emily (’99) and Brett (’98) Mills: Building a village
Emily and Brett Mills are just as comfortable leading a worship service for thousands on a Sunday morning as they
Tiffany Jones-Smith (’95): Triumph over tragedy
Tiffany Jones-Smith embodies the adage “triumph over tragedy.” She is no stranger to grief, having lost 15 members of her
Dr. T. Michael Parrish (’74, MA ’76): Hometown historian
When Dr. T. Michael Parrish’s father was serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the pivotal attack
Hon. Anh “Joseph” Cao (’90): From adversity to advocacy
Hon. Anh “Joseph” Cao is a boundary breaker whose life has been marked by defying expectations time and time again.
Dr. Elizabeth Palacios (’80, MSE ’91): Developer of diversity
Dr. Elizabeth Palacios is no stranger to being first, and she has never hesitated to lead the way. A first-generation
Skye Lynn Perryman (’03): Defender of Democracy
Skye Perryman is urgently working for justice and fighting for the future. The current president and CEO of Democracy Forward,
Chris Seay (’95): For the love of spiritual leadership
When Pastor Chris Seay was 16 years old, he destroyed two of his grandfather’s most prized possessions: his car and
Dr. Daniel Vestal (’66, MA ’68)
From an early age, Daniel Vestal was already responding to a clear call to ministry. At just 16 years old,
Ground Control to Doctor Rose
If you live in Texas, you’re probably familiar with the Hobby-Eberly Telescope, located in Fort Davis. It’s one of the
The Indomitable Nellie Buck
To say that Nellie and Miriam Buck were Baylor and Waco’s answer to Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan is to
Pompeo Luigi Coppini: The Most Famous Texas Sculptor You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
In his lifetime, Pompeo Coppini was recognized as a talented artist, both popular and successful,” according to Dr. Rick McCaslin,
The Noticer
Greg Davis (‘92) thinks there’s a meaningful moment of time between when you wake up and when you’re actually awake.
Will Canon: Film and Perseverance
Baylor University’s legacy of filmmakers, screenwriters, playwrights, and actors is uncommonly rich and varied – John Lee Hancock, Kevin Reynolds,
What I Did On My Summer Vacation
On visits to Chicago when she was growing up, Dr. Saralyn McKinnon-Crowley watched Jeopardy! with her grandmother. Even then, she
The Music Man
Senior lecturer of piano Dr. Bradley Bolen admits he was hesitant when Dr. John Ferguson, founder and executive director of
Rod Aydelotte on the Art of Moments
If you live in Waco, you’ve likely seen Rod Aydelotte (’77) and his camera: maybe at the dedication of tiny
A Look Inside Dr. Francesca Penner’s Lab at Baylor
As any good clinical psychologist knows, the seeds of who a person will become are planted early on in life.
Bear-ly Used, Fully Needed
As final exams and the rush to start packing to go home approach, Baylor students often forget how chaotic move-out
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