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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

Kevin Dougherty, PhD

Professor of Sociology

kevin_dougherty@baylor.edu

Scholars

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
Nick Hadsell

BA, Houston Baptist University

Nick Hadsell

BA, Houston Baptist University

Pursuing a PhD in Philosophy

Nicholas_Hadsell1@baylor.edu
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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

Pursuing a PhD in Religion

Michelle_Hunt@baylor.edu
Brandon Johnson

BA, California Baptist University MA, Loyola Marymount University

Brandon Johnson

BA, California Baptist University MA, Loyola Marymount University

Pursuing a PhD in Philosophy

Brandon_Johnson5@baylor.edu
Cece Lively

BA, Carson-Newman University MSed, Baylor University

Cece Lively

BA, Carson-Newman University MSed, Baylor University

Pursuing a PhD in Curriculum & Teaching

Cece_Lively@baylor.edu
Robert "Bobby" Martinez

BA, Howard Payne University MDiv, Truett Theological Seminary

Robert "Bobby" Martinez

BA, Howard Payne University MDiv, Truett Theological Seminary

Pursuing a PhD in Religion

Bobby_Martinez2@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
Casey Spinks

BA, Louisiana State University MDiv, Samford University

Casey Spinks

BA, Louisiana State University MDiv, Samford University

Pursuing a PhD in Religion

Casey_Spinks2@baylor.edu
Cameron Thomas

BA, Samford University MDiv, Beeson Divinity School ThM, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Cameron Thomas

BA, Samford University MDiv, Beeson Divinity School ThM, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Pursuing a PhD in Preaching

Cameron_Thomas1@baylor.edu
David Winkler

BA, Ouachita Baptist University MACE, Dallas Theological Seminary

David Winkler

BA, Ouachita Baptist University MACE, Dallas Theological Seminary

Pursuing a PhD in Higher Education Studies & Leadership

David_Winkler1@baylor.edu
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Kristyn Drew Woytkewicz

BA, Mississippi College

Kristyn Drew Woytkewicz

BA, Mississippi College

Pursuing a PhD in English

Kristyn_woytkewicz1@baylor.edu

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

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