On Friday, March 11, Elliott June Rutledge was born at 1:56 p.m. in Tokyo, Japan. Fifty minutes later, the earth began to shake. While living in Japan for almost two years, feeling small earthquakes had become routine to John, BBA '05, MAcc '05, and Cayce Couch Rutledge, BBA '04. But this wasn't a typical Tokyo tremor.

Alumni news & updates

It's hard enough to parent a child through their teen years. But for Baylor softball ace Whitney Canion, those troubles were double, as her father Ron also served as her coach for most of that time.

By Jeff Brown, 'BA 00
Rollercoaster year ends with Elite Eight effort.

Are short-term mission trips worth the investment?

For the first time in 54 years, Baylor had two players' names called in the first round of the NFL Draft when defensive tackle Phil Taylor was taken 21st overall by the Cleveland Browns and offensive lineman Danny Watkins was selected two picks later by the Philadelphia Eagles as the 2011 NFL Draft unfolded in late April.

Anthropology professor's research could aid personal recovery.

Geology, Chemistry, Engineering...

Baylor University College of Arts and Sciences researchers, along with scientists from Texas A&M University and around the country, have found the oldest archaeological evidence of human occupation in the Americas at a Central Texas archaeological site located about 40 miles northwest of Austin.

Perry Jones III, Big 12 and Fox Sports, Women's Golf coach Retires

Logan Verrett's earliest memory is walking through the dark concourses of the Houston Astrodome, then stepping out of the tunnel to see "how big and how perfect the field" seemed to be.

Board approves budget, elects new officers and members, gives go-ahead for new business school institute

After a national search, President Ken Starr announced the appointment of Dr. Jerry T. Haag, BBA '88, MBA '89, former president of Florida Baptist Children's Homes, as vice president for university development. Haag assumed his new position on April 18.

Family, foundation gifts help initiative pass one-quarter mark

Former Cherry Award winner, Dr. Edward Burger, returns to Baylor as vice provost for strategic educational initiatives.