President Livingstone, University Respond to Hurricane Harvey; Call on Baylor Family to Join Together in Prayer

WACO, Texas (Aug. 27, 2017) - Baylor University President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., released the following statement in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and calls on the Baylor Family to join together in prayer for those along the Texas coast, in Houston and southeast Texas who have been impacted by this devastating storm:

“Our hearts are heavy at the devastation along the Texas coast and in Houston and southeast Texas from Hurricane Harvey. Our deepest prayers are with the families and communities who have experienced loss, and we pray that in the coming days they will be filled with hope, reassurance and restoration. We encourage our Baylor Family to stay safe and join together in prayer for God’s comfort, mercy and protection for those impacted by this devastating storm.” - Dr. Linda A. Livingstone, Baylor University President

The latest campus update is available here.

Baylor offices and organizations are currently working out details on how they will be able to respond to the flooding and destruction across the coast and southeast Texas. Updates will be posted at www.baylor.edu/response.

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