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Baylor’s new Civic Scholars Program helps students reach beyond themselves and beyond Baylor in seeking opportunities to make a difference in the civic life of their broader communities now and in the future.

The first four students to graduate with the distinction of Civic Scholars are profiled in the following stories as well as Steaven Jones ’50.

Dr. David Conwell, Civic Engagement Coordinator, wants people to understand that the Civic Scholars Program is more expansive than civics classes.

The R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Scholars Program highlights the importance of respect at the program’s core: Regard Every Soul Purely Embracing Compassionate Thoughts.

Meet the four Baylor seniors who will be the first to graduate with the Civic Scholar distinction.

Developer and philanthropist Steaven Jones ’50 had to think outside of the box to tackle homeless problems in Los Angeles.

Staying current on the latest topics and helping the Baylor community navigate them is addressed through the school's health and wellness curriculum and programming.

Jenn Lindsay, head of Baylor’s Middle School, is keenly aware that every adolescent will need a little help now and then. She also knows that Middle School students may need to learn to seek that help.

Baylor’s robotics program partnered with TVA robotics to present a “Meet the Mayor” event, hosting Chattanooga FIRST LEGO League teams for a discussion with Mayor Andy Berke ’86.

The Middle School welcomed three eighth grade students from Guatemala who attended classes and participated in afternoon sports at Baylor.

Headmaster Scott Wilson ’75 led Baylor School’s annual Convocation Day ceremony on August 21, 2019.

Meet the new members of the Baylor Board of Trustees.

Student leadership positions, fine arts performances, and faculty news are all in the Faculty & Student News.

A Mr. Football Finalist, All-State athletes, and award-winning coaches - all in the Sports Updates.

Baylor honored seven members of the school community during the Headmaster’s Awards and Memorial Chapel Service as part of many Alumni Weekend festivities.

Greg Banks '89 served as the athletic trainer for the 2019 U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team that won the world title this past summer.

Sierra Watkins '14 is a data scientist at FreightWaves, providing insights to shippers, carriers, and brokers across the United States.

Tyler Watson '09 has been named the director of women’s basketball performance for the Lady Vols at the University of Tennessee.

“In our increasingly interconnected world, it is more important than ever that we prepare our students to be educated and empathetic citizens, capable of communicating outside the anglophone world.”

Despite our very human failings, the love and devotion to Baylor by so many good people from so many walks of life make us who we are.

In 1976 when Baylor launched its computer science program, Steve Jobs was a 21-year-old who that year had launched with Steve Wozniak a company called Apple, while the year before, another 21-year-old, Bill Gates, had started the Microsoft computer software company.