Almost from the time when Baylor University began classroom instruction in May 1846, Baylor students have honed their abilities to reason, research and defend ideas and policies through meeting their peers in formal debates.

For more than a century, Baylor debaters have successfully examined the important issues facing society

With sadness, we share the passing of Dr. Lee Rivers Polk. Dr. Polk served the Department of Communication for more than 30 years as a professor, department chair, and the Director of Forensics and Debate.

In the words of our department chair, Dr. David Schlueter: We are saddened by the passing of Dr. Martin J. Medhurst. We are humbled by his impressive legacy of scholarship, teaching, and service. Thank you, Marty, for being a wonderful friend, mentor, and colleague over the last twenty years.

At a time in which political views are polarizing and tensions are high, civil discourse is necessary now more than ever. However, our ability to respectfully and productively discuss topics with those who hold a different view has significantly waned in recent years.

WACO, Texas (Dec. 7, 2020) – Brief “huddles” — rather than a barrage of emails and texts about safety and risk — may be the fastest and simplest way for hospital workers to avoid communication overload as they deal with the flood of COVID-19 cases, a Baylor University researcher says.