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Current BCU Scholars

To be eligible for the BCU Scholars Program, students must have attended a Baptist college or university for their undergraduate or previous graduate degree that is a member of the IABCU. Scholars are handpicked by the Baylor Graduate School to participate in the BCU Scholars program. Below you will find young men and women committed to furthering higher education through teaching, research, and administration. 

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Kevin Dougherty, PhD

Professor of Sociology BCU Scholars Faculty Advisor

Kevin Dougherty, PhD

Professor of Sociology BCU Scholars Faculty Advisor

Scholars

Chloe Davis

BS, Campbell University

Chloe Davis

BS, Campbell University

Pursuing a PhD in Sociology

Chloe_Davis2@baylor.edu
Erin Ellis

BS, Ouachita Baptist University MSed, Baylor University

Erin Ellis

BS, Ouachita Baptist University MSed, Baylor University

Pursuing a PhD in Higher Education Studies & Leadership

E_Ellis@baylor.edu
Tricia Filippini

BME, Baylor University MA, Baylor University MM, Hardin-Simmons University

Tricia Filippini

BME, Baylor University MA, Baylor University MM, Hardin-Simmons University

Pursing a PhD in Educational Psychology

Tricia_Garrett1@baylor.edu
Scarlett Gardner

BS, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor MS, Baylor University

Scarlett Gardner

BS, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor MS, Baylor University

Pursuing a PhD in School Psychology

Scarlett_Gardner2@baylor.edu
Courtney Haworth

BA, Southwest Baptist University MDiv, Baylor University George W. Truett Theological Seminary MSW, Baylor University Diana R. Garland School of Social Work

Courtney Haworth

BA, Southwest Baptist University MDiv, Baylor University George W. Truett Theological Seminary MSW, Baylor University Diana R. Garland School of Social Work

Pursuing a PhD in Social Work

Courtney_Kliment@baylor.edu
Jordann Heckart

BA, Carson-Newman University

Jordann Heckart

BA, Carson-Newman University

Pursuing a PhD in History

Jordann_Heckart1@baylor.edu
Michelle Hunt

BA, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor MA, Jerusalem University College MTheo, Houston Christian University

Michelle Hunt

BA, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor MA, Jerusalem University College MTheo, Houston Christian University

2025-26 Schmeltekopf Fellow

Pursuing a PhD in Religion

Michelle_Hunt@baylor.edu
Taylor Jefferis

BS, Howard Payne University

Taylor Jefferis

BS, Howard Payne University

Pursuing a PhD in Environmental Science

Taylor_Jefferis1@baylor.edu
Grace McCright

BA, East Texas Baptist University MA, Baylor University

Grace McCright

BA, East Texas Baptist University MA, Baylor University

Pursuing a PhD in English

Grace_McCright1@baylor.edu
Brent Nessler

BMus, Ouachita Baptist University MDiv, Truett Theological Seminary

Brent Nessler

BMus, Ouachita Baptist University MDiv, Truett Theological Seminary

Pursuing a PhD in Religion

Brent_Nessler@baylor.edu
Morgan Raines

BS, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Morgan Raines

BS, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Pursuing a PhD in Chemistry & Biochemistry

morgan_raines1@baylor.edu
Carol Raymond

BM & BME, University of Montana MEd, Hardin Simmons University Advanced Certification in Educational Diagnostician, Dallas Baptist University

Carol Raymond

BM & BME, University of Montana MEd, Hardin Simmons University Advanced Certification in Educational Diagnostician, Dallas Baptist University

Pursuing a PhD in School Psychology

carol_raymond1@baylor.edu
Nicholas Taylor

BS, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor MS, Texas Tech University

Nicholas Taylor

BS, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor MS, Texas Tech University

Pursuing a PhD in Statistics

Nicholas_Taylor2@baylor.edu
Cameron Thomas

BA, Samford University MDiv, Beeson Divinity School

Cameron Thomas

BA, Samford University MDiv, Beeson Divinity School

Pursuing a PhD in Preaching

Cameron_Thomas1@baylor.edu
Gracie Van Orden

BA, Samford University

Gracie Van Orden

BA, Samford University

Pursuing a PhD in Philosophy

Cameron_Vanorden1@baylor.edu
David A. Winkler

BA, Ouachita Baptist University MACE, Dallas Theological Seminary

David A. Winkler

BA, Ouachita Baptist University MACE, Dallas Theological Seminary

Pursuing a PhD in Higher Education Studies & Leadership

David_Winkler1@baylor.edu
Kristyn Drew Woytkewicz

BA, Mississippi College

Kristyn Drew Woytkewicz

BA, Mississippi College

Pursuing a PhD in English

Kristyn_woytkewicz1@baylor.edu

BCU Scholars at Slow Rise Slice House for pizza
Some of the 2023-24 BCU Scholars at Slow Rise on the Brazos for a kick-off event.

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