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4/15/2013
April 15, 2013
Former U.S. Sen. and Nobel Peace Prize nominee George Mitchell will be the featured guest Tuesday for Baylor University's "On Topic" series with Baylor President Ken Starr.
Former U.S. Sen. and Nobel Peace Prize nominee George Mitchell will be the featured guest Tuesday for Baylor University's "On Topic" series with Baylor President Ken Starr.
4/15/2013
April 14, 2013
Op-ed by Baylor President Ken Starr about improving civic education in our country and how Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's iCivics program has provided an outstanding example of a vibrant, curriculum-driven strategy to engage today's young people in the active practice of democracy. iCivics is now a cornerstone of the flourishing partnership between Baylor's School of Education, the Baylor Law School and the Waco and Midway Independent School Districts.
Op-ed by Baylor President Ken Starr about improving civic education in our country and how Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's iCivics program has provided an outstanding example of a vibrant, curriculum-driven strategy to engage today's young people in the active practice of democracy. iCivics is now a cornerstone of the flourishing partnership between Baylor's School of Education, the Baylor Law School and the Waco and Midway Independent School Districts.
4/9/2013
April 5, 2013
VIDEO LINK INCLUDED: Baylor University President Ken Starr is quoted in an article about a conference held at Harvard, 'Civics Education: Why It Matters to Democracy, Society and You.' Retired Supreme Court Justices David Souter and Sandra Day O'Connor also attended.
VIDEO LINK INCLUDED: Baylor University President Ken Starr is quoted in an article about a conference held at Harvard, 'Civics Education: Why It Matters to Democracy, Society and You.' Retired Supreme Court Justices David Souter and Sandra Day O'Connor also attended.
3/26/2013
March 26, 2013
The Supreme Court is hearing two cases this week that could be decisive for same-sex marriage. Charles J. Cooper will defend Proposition 8, the gay marriage ban California voters passed in 2008. President Ken Starr, a good friend of Cooper, comments on Cooper's great and abiding respect for traditions embodied in law.
The Supreme Court is hearing two cases this week that could be decisive for same-sex marriage. Charles J. Cooper will defend Proposition 8, the gay marriage ban California voters passed in 2008. President Ken Starr, a good friend of Cooper, comments on Cooper's great and abiding respect for traditions embodied in law.
3/5/2013
The immigration debate is now in full swing. Historically, the president's State of the Union address sets out his policy agenda; the party in opposition is given an opportunity to respond; pundits then weigh in on whether the president can achieve his goals. As debates are unfolding in Congress, one thing is clear: Partisan wrangling of the past several sessions may actually subside on this vitally important set of issues.
1/28/2013
Jan. 26, 2013
On Friday, Baylor dedicated the new Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center and honored the contributions of Jim and Nell Hawkins of Waco, who generously provided the lead gift to turn the dream of an indoor tennis center into a reality.
On Friday, Baylor dedicated the new Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center and honored the contributions of Jim and Nell Hawkins of Waco, who generously provided the lead gift to turn the dream of an indoor tennis center into a reality.
10/30/2012
Oct. 30, 2012
President Ken Starr has named Kenneth L. Hall as Baylor's new senior vice president for university development and strategic initiatives.
President Ken Starr has named Kenneth L. Hall as Baylor's new senior vice president for university development and strategic initiatives.
10/16/2012
Oct. 14, 2012
Guest column by former Baylor Law School professor Mark Osler, now at the University of St. Thomas Law School in Minnesota, who writes about influence vs. power and how that has applied at Baylor under the leadership of President Starr.
Guest column by former Baylor Law School professor Mark Osler, now at the University of St. Thomas Law School in Minnesota, who writes about influence vs. power and how that has applied at Baylor under the leadership of President Starr.
9/28/2012
Sept. 27, 2012
Baylor President Ken Starr will speak at West Virginia College of Law as part of a continuing education series for members of the West Virginia State Bar.
Baylor President Ken Starr will speak at West Virginia College of Law as part of a continuing education series for members of the West Virginia State Bar.
9/28/2012
Sept. 27, 2012
Photo feature on Baylor President Ken Starr and Waco ISD Superintendent Bonny Cain who exchange their usual business attire for western duds to show their support for the HOT Fair and Rodeo in Waco.
Photo feature on Baylor President Ken Starr and Waco ISD Superintendent Bonny Cain who exchange their usual business attire for western duds to show their support for the HOT Fair and Rodeo in Waco.
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