Office of the President Ken Starr
“With its great tradition in the Christian world and its growing international reputation as a research university that continues to care deeply about undergraduate education, Baylor is poised to have an increasingly expanding global impact.”
President Starr in the News
President Starr In The News
1/30/2012
Baylor University awarded its prestigious Founders Medallion Monday to John and Marie Chiles of Dallas for the "service and contributions that have been unusually significant to the life and future" of Baylor.
President Starr In The News
1/17/2012
Jan. 12, 2012
Baylor University Ken Starr's op-ed about the United States Constitution and the right of all persons to participate in the democratic process - including holding office - without the burden of religious tests or qualifications. The column is the most-read and commented upon article on washingtonpost.com.
Baylor University Ken Starr's op-ed about the United States Constitution and the right of all persons to participate in the democratic process - including holding office - without the burden of religious tests or qualifications. The column is the most-read and commented upon article on washingtonpost.com.
President Starr In The News
1/13/2012
The Christian Post, Jan. 12, 2012
A columnist calls Baylor President Ken Starr's op-ed piece about the U.S. Constitution and the right of all persons to participate in the democratic process - including holding office - without the burden of religious tests or qualifications the most thoughtful piece he has seen on the issue.
A columnist calls Baylor President Ken Starr's op-ed piece about the U.S. Constitution and the right of all persons to participate in the democratic process - including holding office - without the burden of religious tests or qualifications the most thoughtful piece he has seen on the issue.
President Starr In The News
1/13/2012
University of Houston, Jan. 12, 2012
Baylor President Ken Starr will be on the bench of a mock U.S. Supreme Court argument on climate change tort liability hosted by the Environment, Energy and Natural Resource Center at the University of Houston Law Center on Jan. 19.
Baylor President Ken Starr will be on the bench of a mock U.S. Supreme Court argument on climate change tort liability hosted by the Environment, Energy and Natural Resource Center at the University of Houston Law Center on Jan. 19.
President Starr In The News
1/11/2012
Jan. 9, 2012
Deseret News calls Baylor President Ken Starr's op-ed piece "Can I vote for a Mormon?" timely and prescient.
Deseret News calls Baylor President Ken Starr's op-ed piece "Can I vote for a Mormon?" timely and prescient.
President Starr In The News
1/10/2012
Jan. 10, 2012
Baylor President Ken Starr's op-ed about the U.S. Constitution and the right of all persons to participate in the democratic process - including holding office - without the burden of religious tests or qualifications. The column was picked up by the Waco Tribune-Herald. Subscription required.
Baylor President Ken Starr's op-ed about the U.S. Constitution and the right of all persons to participate in the democratic process - including holding office - without the burden of religious tests or qualifications. The column was picked up by the Waco Tribune-Herald. Subscription required.
President Starr
President Starr
1/30/2012
Baylor University presented John and Marie Chiles of Dallas with one of the University's most distinguished awards -- the Baylor University Founders Medallion -- during the Founders Day ceremony Jan. 30 in Waco Hall. Established in 1969, the Founders Medal is reserved for those whose service and contributions have been unusually significant to the life and future of the University.
President Starr
1/11/2012
According to schedule, following approval by the Baylor University Board of Regents at its 2011 homecoming meeting, the university has published an online draft of its 10-year strategic plan. The University is inviting the Baylor community to review the draft plan and provide feedback. As a continuation of its strategic planning process, Baylor officials will hold on-campus meetings to consider the plan publicly and more fully. Comments and suggestions will be accepted on the strategic planning website through March, and the plan will be finalized at the end of the fiscal year in May.
President Starr
12/19/2011
In only a matter of days, the year of our Lord, 2012, will be upon us. A new year always brings excitement as we consider the vast possibilities which inhabit fresh beginnings. But 2012 is more than a new year at Baylor. It is the moniker that has represented for nearly ten years now the bold vision which has guided our institutional direction and progress over the last decade.
Alumni & Friends, Current Students, Faculty & Staff, President Starr
12/13/2011
Merry Christmas from Baylor University. May God richly bless you and your family as we celebrate this glorious season of Christ's birth and welcome the new year ahead.
President Starr
11/27/2011
Amidst the backdrop of an exciting game against Texas Tech, I thanked Baylor Nation for their support as we have fought hard to sustain a strong Big 12 conference. With the help of so many, we have assured that the Big 12 will not only survive but thrive in the future.
President Starr
11/22/2011
Baylor University has announced a significant naming gift from Baylor Regent Dr. Kenneth Q. Carlile and his wife, Celia, of Marshall, Texas, for the Carlile Equestrian Building. The new facility will strengthen Baylor Athletics' nationally recognized Equestrian program by providing a locker room, coaches offices and meeting space at the Willis Family Equestrian Center.