This article was published in the Spring 2008 issue of The Baylor Line and written by Steve Blow. A unique Dallas ministry provides hope and love to those with mental illness “WOULD I BE WELCOME HERE?” the man asked. That simple question sent the Rev. Joel Pulis’s life in a whole new direction — a […]
This article was published in the Spring 2008 issue of The Baylor Line and written by Meg Cullar. The rising cost of a college education can appear daunting. But, university officials say, recent boosts in financial aid are helping students attain their dreams of a Baylor degree. The numbers don’t lie—college tuition nationwide is going
This interview was published in the Spring 2008 issue of The Baylor Line. Cindy Dyer advocates for change as the director of the Office on Violence Against Women The first time Cindy Dyer, JD ’93, went to Washington, D.C., she was like every other gawking tourist who visits the seat of power. Now, the nation’s capital
This article was published in the Fall 2009 issue of The Baylor Line. FOR 150 YEARS, the Baylor Alumni Association (BAA) has provided alumni with an organization through which they can demonstrate—in both word and deed—their full support of Baylor University’s unique mission as an institution of higher education. Over the years, as Baylor’s mission
This article was published in the Fall 2009 issue of The Baylor Line. Regents ask alumni to dissolve their charter ON SATURDAY, September 19, the Baylor Board of Regents and Baylor Interim President David Garland submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors of the Baylor Alumni Association (BAA) during its regularly scheduled board meeting.
This article was written by Dr. Eugene W. Baker and published in the Fall 2008 issue of The Baylor Line. They were Baptist pioneers back in the days when Texas was its own nation. They devoted their lives to the Lord’s work in a rough land. And in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds, they
This article was published in the Fall 2008 issue of The Baylor Line. The Baylor Alumni Association recently asked alumni and friends a short but important question: “What can be done to unite Baylor?” In response came a wealth of widely varying suggestions. During the recent transition in Baylor University’s administration, Dr. Howard Batson, chair
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.
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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
