Baker University

05/19/2026

That's a wrap...
Wildcats, we're so proud of you and can't wait to see where you go from here! More photos of commencement will be available soon.

05/14/2026

Commencement is here! We are so excited to celebrate our students, and we hope you'll join us this Sunday, May 17th at the George F. Collins Jr. Sports & Convention Center.

For more information about commencement:
https://bit.ly/4nqm46n

If you are unable to join us in person, please join us online at the links below.
1pm- https://bit.ly/4uGjY4A
4pm- https://bit.ly/4uD7jiI

05/07/2026

This spring we added three new trees to our arboretum in honor of Baker faculty and staff who have left their mark on our community through decades of service.

Swamp Chestnut Oak- Dr. Alan Grant, Professor of Business & Economics
Gala Apple- Dr. Rand Ziegler, Professor of Psychology
Quaking Aspen- Kelly Garrison, Mail & Copy Center

The Ivan L. Boyd Arboretum continues to be not only the centerpiece of Baker's natural beauty, but also a quiet, enduring legacy of the many special people who have made this place so great.

05/04/2026

Thinking about a graduate degree in education? We're waiving application fees through the month of May, so now is the perfect time to apply!

Why Baker?
- 100% online
- Experienced faculty
- Flexible schedules

There’s no better time to take the first step, and no application fee to hold you back.

Apply today! ⬇
https://bit.ly/3QBwoff

05/01/2026

Advance your career with Baker’s Continuing Education courses. Earn graduate credits that count toward state recertification, professional development, and salary advancement while gaining new skills and teaching strategies to energize your classroom. Find a course to fit your schedule and finish in as little as six weeks.

Choose from a variety of relevant courses:
• Decluttering to Thrive: Removing Barriers to Teaching and Learning
• How to Use Podcasts in the Classroom
• Digital Tools for Math Instruction
• 300 Strategies for Writing
• Adobe Photoshop Basics
• Gaming in the Classroom
• MakerSpace Mindset
• And more!

Continuing education courses cost $150 per credit hour, and new courses begin every other week. Summer courses run May 11 - August 23.

Grow in your career with Baker's continuing education courses in Kansas w/ online options. Explore our professional development & CE courses

04/30/2026

Come support our seniors at the Studio Art Senior Exhibition!

Patterns of Memory: Investigations of Culture, Heritage, and Experiences.
• Holt-Russell Gallery, Parmenter Hall
• Artist Reception Friday, May 1st 4-6pm
• Gallery Hours: M-F 10am-5pm. May 1-17

04/29/2026

04/24/2026

The 2026 Scholars Symposium was a success! Congrats to all of our participants and award winners, and a special thanks to the wonderful community that supports our scholars.

BALDWIN CITY, Kan. (April 23, 2026) – Each spring, the Scholars Symposium brings the Baker University campus together for one of its most meaningful academic traditions: a full-day celebration of … Continued

04/23/2026

We did it! Thank you Baker community!

A Big Thank You from BU!

You showed up, gave back, and proved what it means to Be Bold, and a Baker student's experience will never be the same because of it. Every dollar you gave strengthens the programs, communities, and opportunities that make Baker transformational.

THANK YOU for being the difference.

04/23/2026

Our spring literary salon celebrated the great Julia Child! It was a night full of friends, food, and conversation led by Baker Faculty Dr. Sara Crump.

The Swogger Literary Salon is quickly becoming a new Baldwin City tradition, and we love getting to celebrate literature together with our wonderful community.

04/22/2026

Join Baker University’s Day of Giving and help shape the next generation of Wildcats!

Austin Johanning, Class of 2018, shared how unforgettable experiences, supportive professors, and a strong community made a lasting impact on his life. Inspired by this, Austin is giving back and encouraging everyone to participate because every gift, big or small, matters.

Be Bold BU. Give today and make your mark!

https://bit.ly/4cBd7Sv