Fall 2012
Baylor Magazine

Fall 2012

Baylor University and friends from all over the globe make significant contributions to society in many forms. The university's awards program acknowledges the distinctive mission of Baylor University and recognizes those who achieve success in a manner consistent with that mission. Following are the recipients for 2012-13.

Baylor Legacy Award

Contributions to the Professions // Hospital Administration Medal of Service

Contributions to the Professions // Healthcare Administration Medal of Service

Ed, BBA '73, and Denise Crenshaw

A near-miraculous combination of events makes a new riverfront stadium the right move at the right time for Baylor University, returning football gameday to campus, securing Baylor's place on the national stage and benefitting both the university and Central Texas.

The impact of a strong Baylor-Waco partnership has never been more apparent than on the night of Sept. 15, when a crowd of more than 44,000 joined in Community Day at Floyd Casey Stadium and the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Baylor Stadium.

As the November election approaches, Dr. Martin Medhurst, Distinguished Professor of Rhetoric and Communication and professor of political science, takes a look at how the language of faith has often been a part of the political campaign process for candidates from all sides.