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Team Lowry: A Legacy of Love, Leadership, and Baker Pride
- February 11, 2026
“You saw me for the first time at the Apple machine in the cafeteria of sixth grade,” Jeff recalls with a laugh.
Using his unique voice: 45 years in journalism
- June 7, 2025
Returning to Baker’s campus in May for his Golden Alumni Reunion, Pulitzer Prize winner Harold Jackson reflected on his Baker experience and how it…
The Rev. Blake Stanwood named next university minister, the Rev. Kevin Hopkins retires
- April 17, 2025
Baker University is pleased to welcome the Rev. Blake Stanwood as the next university minister. Stanwood becomes Baker’s fourth university…
Day of Giving exceeds fundraising goal
- April 15, 2025
Baker University’s annual Day of Giving, held on April 4, raised $162,656, surpassing the university’s $150,000 goal.
Two inducted into Baker Faculty Hall of Fame
- February 21, 2025
Dr. Roger Boyd, ’69, (left) and Dr. George Wiley are the latest additions to Baker University’s Faculty Hall of Fame. They were inducted at a…
Baker alumnus nominated to lead Social Security Administration (SSA)
- December 10, 2024
Frank Bisignano was nominated last week to lead the U.S. Social Security Administration. Bisignano is the chairman, president, and CEO of a leading…
Baker to induct six into Athletics Hall of Fame
- August 28, 2024
Two national track and field champions, a two-time national wrestling finalist, a key member of three national women’s soccer playoff teams, one of…
Baker community comes together to raise funds for Day of Giving
- May 2, 2024
Baker University’s annual Day of Giving, held on April 18, raised $113,075 through online donations from Baker alumni, faculty, staff, students, and…
Orange You Glad Day of Giving raises over $100,000
- May 15, 2023
Baker University’s annual Day of Giving, held on April 21, raised more than $103,000 to support academics at all four schools as well as athletic…
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