Features

Fall 2017

Meritorious Achievement Awards

Baylor University alumni and friends make significant contributions to society in many forms.

Meeting the Grotbergs: A Story of Love

As a recently ordained minister, I found myself wondering why God would send me back into the field in which I worked before seminary—creating films and videos.

A Legacy of Learning, Leadership and Service

In August 2016, Victor Silguero set out for Dallas while many of his Baylor friends returned to Waco to resume classes and other activities.

Introducing the First Gentleman

In 1978, during Brad Livingstone’s first week at Oklahoma State University (OSU), where he played basketball for four years, the six-foot, 10-inch starting post player received a rather prophetic letter from his father.

Don R. Willett

Pro Texana Medal of Service: Awarded to an individual whose contributions in furthering the mission of Baylor have made an immeasurable impact on the public or non-profit sector

Bill and Pat Carlton

Afamily tradition to believe the power of education can change a person’s future. That is what drives Bill and Pat Carlton to generously support Baylor University decade after decade. 

Barbara Walker

Medal of Service for Contributions to the Professions, Christian Ministry: Awarded to individuals for dedication to advancing their chosen fields and making significant impacts in our world

Aaron Graft

Young Alumnus of the Year: Awarded to a graduate age-40 or under who has demonstrated remarkable achievement in the previous year

Kurt Kaiser

Pro Ecclesia Medal of Service: Awarded to individuals whose broad contributions to Christian ministry have made an immeasurable impact

Mark Adickes, MD

Medal of Service for Contributions to the Professions, Medicine: Awarded to individuals for dedication to advancing their chosen fields and making significant impacts in our world

Don R. Willett

Pro Texana Medal of Service: Awarded to an individual whose contributions in furthering the mission of Baylor have made an immeasurable impact on the public or non-profit sector

Preston Dyer, PhD

W. R. White Meritorious Service Award: Presented in recognition of outstanding service to Baylor and continued loyalty to the university

John and L'Nell Starkey

Baylor Legacy Award: Presented to individuals who demonstrate extraordinary service and philanthropy to Baylor or to causes that fit our mission as a Christian university

David E. Garland

Distinguished Achievement Award: Bestowed on individuals who have made a distinct contribution to their particular profession, business or vocation and in doing so have brought honor to Baylor

Ron Jones

Baylor Legacy Award: Presented to individuals who demonstrate extraordinary service and philanthropy to Baylor or to causes that fit our mission as a Christian university

Don and Ruth Buchholz

Baylor Founders Medal: Reserved for men and women whose service and contributions have been unusually significant to the life and future of Baylor