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Alumni Spotlight: May 2025
Our featured alumni for May are the Buehler family. Drs. John and Susan Buehler, who taught music from 1984-2009, and their children, Gretchen (Buehler) Bixler, ’91, and TJ Buehler, ’93.

The Rev. Blake Stanwood named next university minister, the Rev. Kevin Hopkins retires
Baker University is pleased to welcome the Rev. Blake Stanwood, ’12, as the next university minister. Stanwood becomes Baker’s fourth university minister and assumes the role on July 1, 2025.

Day of Giving exceeds fundraising goal
Baker University’s annual Day of Giving, held on April 4, raised $162,656, surpassing the university’s $150,000 goal. Through the one-day, online event, the Baker community made gifts to support academics,

Alumni Spotlight: May 2025
Our featured alumni for May are the Buehler family. Drs. John and Susan Buehler, who taught music from 1984-2009, and their children, Gretchen (Buehler) Bixler, ’91, and TJ Buehler, ’93.

The Rev. Blake Stanwood named next university minister, the Rev. Kevin Hopkins retires
Baker University is pleased to welcome the Rev. Blake Stanwood, ’12, as the next university minister. Stanwood becomes Baker’s fourth university minister and assumes the role on July 1, 2025.

Day of Giving exceeds fundraising goal
Baker University’s annual Day of Giving, held on April 4, raised $162,656, surpassing the university’s $150,000 goal. Through the one-day, online event, the Baker community made gifts to support academics,

In Memoriam: Winter 2024-2025
James Frank Ballinger, ’64, 83, January 3, 2025, Baldwin City, Kansas. Survivors include spouse, Linda (Ford) Ballinger, ’65, daughter Heather Ballinger, ’89, sister Susan (Ballinger) Kretzinger, ’66, and brother-in-law Robert
Events

CAS Grad Grill
For our graduating seniors Baker’s Alumni Association is throwing our seniors a party in honor of their upcoming graduation! RSVP is not necessary for this event. Grads who update their

Spring Football Scrimmage
Get your first look at the 2025 Wildcats during the spring football scrimmage at Liston Stadium! Check back for more details.

Scholars Symposium
Baker students will present research, and departmental scholarships will be awarded during this exciting all-day event that celebrates knowledge!
Giving Opportunities
Baker University is preparing the next generation of graduates to make a difference and lead lives of significance. Your generosity helps us uphold our mission to assure student learning and develop confident, competent, and responsible contributors to society.
Scholarships
Keep it in the Baker family.
As a Baker graduate, you are eligible for an alumni tuition discount or to refer a student to receive a scholarship.
Your Impact on Baker
Baker alumni are known for their strong tradition of giving. Graduates value their education, and their generous support ensures the same opportunities are available to the next generation.
We appreciate your continued participation in Baker University. Your participation, no matter the amount, helps make the university the best it can be.