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New Wetlands boardwalk brings opportunity to experience different habitat, species
The opening of a new boardwalk at the Baker University Wetlands will allow students, faculty, and the public to study and enjoy a unique habitat. The boardwalk was officially opened

Back Where It All Began
Baldwin City was buzzing on May 14 as alumni gathered for events on campus and at their sorority and fraternity houses. The day started with the Golden Medallion Ceremony and

Welcome to Our New Alumni Association Members
Congratulations on your achievement! We’re looking forward to seeing what comes next. Take a look back at Commencement 2022.

Forever Orange campaign raises $41.3 million
Baker University celebrated the end of its most successful fundraising campaign, Forever Orange, with a gala on May 7 with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends. At the event, University
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Houser takes on new advancement role
Nate Houser, ’94, who has a long history with Baker athletics as student-athlete, coach, and athletic director, is looking forward to using his leadership and administrative skills in a new

In Memoriam: Spring 2022
James Norson Akin, former student, 87, Feb. 19, 2022, Wamego, Kansas. Christopher D. Alexander, former student, 76, Jan. 5, 2022, Oregon City, Oregon. Carlameta Anderson, ’95 MSM, 83, March 17,

Alumni News & Notes: Spring 2022
1970s Tammy (Spiva) Hawks, ’72, who is the incoming president of the Greater Kansas City Alumnae Panhellenic, was presented the gavel at Indian Hills Country Club, where 195 women gathered

Fostering intellectual curiosity is highlight for Kopke Award winner
Since he arrived on the Baldwin City campus in the fall of 2014, Nick Pumphrey has valued connecting with Baker University students in small classes. “I sometimes will be able

Graduate education alumnus earns prestigious national teaching award
Ryan Pfeifer, ’13 MAEd, savors those moments when his students at Washburn Rural High School in Topeka, Kansas, respond to his lessons explaining complex biological processing mechanisms. “I love teaching

Graduate takes English-language lessons online
Grant Sundbye, ’15, says he felt directionless before he transferred to Baker University his sophomore year. “I wasn’t really involved in anything, hadn’t decided on a major, and just kind