WACO, Texas (May 17, 2012) - Baylor University announced today that the university has received a major gift from Sheila and Walter Umphrey, BBA '59, JD '65, of Beaumont, for Baylor Stadium, the university's new on-campus football stadium. This generous gift - which ranks among the top 10 capital gifts in university history and top five gifts in Baylor Athletics' history - will support construction of the Sheila and Walter Umphrey Bridge at Baylor Stadium that will be built over the Brazos River, connecting the new stadium with Baylor Law School and the Baylor campus.

WACO, Texas (May 11, 2012) - After nearly two years of planning that included the active participation of faculty, students, staff, alumni and a community of friends throughout the nation, Baylor University Regents today unanimously approved a new strategic vision named Pro Futuris that will guide the University's path over the next decade. The vision will go into effect on June 1, 2012.

WACO, Texas (May 10, 2012) - Baylor University's George W. Truett Theological Seminary will confer degrees upon 50 graduates and present special awards during the seminary's commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, May 11, at the First Baptist Church, Waco, 500 Webster Ave.

Baylor University will confer degrees upon 2,130 graduates - one of the largest graduating classes in university history - during spring commencement exercises Friday and Saturday, May 11-12, on the Baylor campus.

WACO, Texas (May 9, 2012) - Baylor University announced today that the university has received a major gift from John Eddie Williams Jr., BBA '76, JD '78, of Houston for Baylor Stadium. This generous gift, which ranks among the top five capital gifts in university history, will support construction of the university's new on-campus football stadium to be built alongside the Brazos River. With this naming rights gift, the field at Baylor Stadium will be named John Eddie Williams Field.

April 28, 2012
Article about how some Waco-area students are learning to navigate the U.S. court system, make presidential decisions and run their own law firms, thanks to help from Baylor and a Web-based game called iCivics founded by former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Quotes Baylor President Ken Starr and Brooke Blevins, Ph.D., assistant professor of social studies education and one of the Baylor professors researching iCivics as an effective learning tool, and mentions Baylor Law School's Law Rep program that brings law students into area classrooms to give civics lessons related to the different iCivics games. Subscription required.

April 30, 2012
Baylor President Ken Starr is one of 28 college leaders who have pledged five percent of their personal earnings to fight poverty as charter members of the Presidents' Pledge Against Global Poverty.

WACO, Texas (April 30, 2012) - A standing room-only crowd at Baylor University's Waco Hall enthusiastically greeted retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor - the nation's first female member of the U.S. Supreme Court - as she joined Baylor President Ken Starr for "On Topic," his series of conversations with high-profile leaders on contemporary issues facing the nation.

Baylor University today announced a gift from the estate of Charles DeLancey establishing the Charles J. and Eleanor McLerran DeLancey Endowed Chair for the Dean of George W. Truett Theological Seminary. The endowed chair, which was funded by the Delanceys' gift in excess of $3 million, furthers the seminary's purpose to prepare ministers to live and proclaim the word of God.

Baylor University's Board of Regents announced today that the university has received a leadership gift - the largest capital gift in university history - from Elizabeth and Drayton McLane Jr. for Baylor's new on-campus football stadium alongside the Brazos River. With this naming rights gift, the McLane family asked that the new football facility be named Baylor Stadium. The generous gift will lead on-going fundraising to support stadium construction.

WACO, Texas (April 23, 2012) - Baylor University President Ken Starr will welcome Justice Sandra Day O'Connor - the first female member of the U.S. Supreme Court who served from 1981 until her retirement from the Court in 2006 - to the Baylor campus for "On Topic With President Ken Starr," a series of compelling conversations on contemporary issues, at 1 p.m. Monday, April 30, in Waco Hall on the Baylor campus.

WACO, Texas (April 23, 2012) - Baylor University President Ken Starr will welcome Justice Sandra Day O'Connor - the first female member of the U.S. Supreme Court who served from 1981 until her retirement from the Court in 2006 - to the Baylor campus for "On Topic With President Ken Starr," a series of compelling conversations on contemporary issues, at 1 p.m. Monday, April 30, in Waco Hall on the Baylor campus.

March 31, 2012
Column that details Baylor's overall athletic success over the past year, from football's 10-win season, RG3's Heisman win, deep runs of women's and men's basketball in the NCAA tournament, as well as traditional strengths in track, tennis, baseball and softball - and credits Baylor's administration for putting in place the right coaches, great facilities and resources for success.

March 26, 2012
Article celebrating the Lady Bears advance to the NCAA Final Four, and Baylor President Ken Starr's pleased reaction to the win and the university's recent athletic success.

Blessings abound at Baylor! As we approach the holiday season of Easter, let us reflect on these blessings and our calling as ambassadors of a new life. President Starr shared his thoughts with Baylor students during today's Chapel. Take a moment to reflect on his comments.

Here on the banks of the Brazos, spring has arrived. Winter rains have nourished flowering trees recovering from a harsh summer and fall, while seeds visible only to the eyes of God have burst underground silently spreading roots that promise a vibrant future.

March 19, 2012
Column about how Baylor has arguably reached the athletic pinnacle of its 167-year history under the watch of President Ken Starr, who also played a "courageous" and "heroic" role in holding the Big 12 together while strengthening the conference.

Baylor University's Board of Regents announced today that the university has received a leadership gift - the largest capital gift in university history - from Elizabeth and Drayton McLane Jr. for Baylor's new on-campus football stadium alongside the Brazos River. With this naming rights gift, the McLane family asked that the new football facility be named Baylor Stadium. The generous gift will lead on-going fundraising to support stadium construction.

Baylor University today announced a gift from the estate of Charles DeLancey establishing the Charles J. and Eleanor McLerran DeLancey Endowed Chair for the Dean of George W. Truett Theological Seminary. The endowed chair, which was funded by the Delanceys' gift in excess of $3 million, furthers the seminary's purpose to prepare ministers to live and proclaim the word of God.

At its February meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents approved two new master's degree programs, a master of arts in Christian ministry at George W. Truett Theological Seminary to assist primarily second-career students as they pursue church ministry, and a joint master's of social work/master's of business administration degree program through the Baylor School of Social Work and Hankamer School of Business. Board members also authorized $2.9 million in maintenance and capital projects, and heard a number of reports, including an update on the university's Strategic Plan.