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In Memoriam: Fall 2025
Janet (Irby) Braun, ’63, Delta Delta Delta, 84, November 7, 2025, Fort Scott, Kansas. Survivors include children, Becky Hulla, ’90, and Ted Braun, ’93; brother, Robert Irby, ’64, and son-in-law

An Afternoon with Candice Millard ’89
Bestselling Author | Inspiration Behind Netflix’s Death by Lightning Candice Millard ’89 returned to Baker University for a powerful and memorable afternoon exploring history, leadership, and storytelling. In a wide-ranging

Team Lowry: A Legacy of Love, Leadership, and Baker Pride
“You saw me for the first time at the Apple machine in the cafeteria of sixth grade,” Jeff recalls with a laugh. What started as childhood friendship grew into a

In Memoriam: Summer 2025
Carol S. (Ramsey) Bishop, ’58, Zeta Tau Alpha, 88, July 30, 2025, Kansas City, Missouri. Donald “Don” B. Clardy, ’93 MBA, former faculty, 78, September 4, 2025, Leawood, Kansas. Gay
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Dick Stephens ’90: The Moment Baker University Felt Like Home
From the moment he first stepped onto campus, Baker University became more than just a place of learning for Dick Stephens ’90—it became home. In this alumni Q&A, Dick reflects

Season’s Greetings from Baker University
This holiday season, we are celebrating the moments that make Baker extraordinary: student success, community spirit, and a future full of promise. Join President Jody S. Fournier for a heartfelt

In Memoriam: Spring 2025
Christopher T. Bond, ’92, Kappa Sigma, 55, April 7, 2025, Kearney, Nebraska. Survivors include a brother Peter J. Bond, ’97. Kathy J. Brockway, ’04 BBA, 67, April 18, 2025, Olathe,

Dr. Deanna Wagner named vice president for student affairs
Baker University has appointed Dr. Deanna N. Wagner as vice president for student affairs. A strategic, student-centered leader with nearly 20 years of student life experience, Wagner joins Baker University

Dr. Cassy Bailey promoted to vice president of enrollment management
Baker University has promoted longtime student life leader Dr. Cassy Bailey to a new role as vice president of enrollment management. She will oversee enrollment for all four Baker University

Using his unique voice: 45 years in journalism
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 laid the foundation for a distinguished




