The first Black graduates statue has been in the works diligently since the completion of the Commission on Historic Campus representations back in 2020, Dr. Malcolm Foley, special advisor to the president for equity and campus engagement, said.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
The chosen artist for the statues of Baylor's first Black graduates was announced by President Linda Livingstone as Benjamin Victor. The statues are of Robert Gilbert and Barbara Walker and will be placed in front of Tidwell Bible Building.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
The artist for Baylor’s first Black graduates statue will be announced on Feb. 3. in an announcement sent by President Linda Livingstone to students, faculty and staff.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
A new set of statues will be erected on campus honoring the university's first Black graduates. The commission also recommended keeping the Judge Baylor statue in place and moving the Rufus Burleson statue to a less prominent place on campus.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Tidwell Bible Building's renovation brought about more than just new classrooms and office spaces. After a 15-month renovation that started in 2020, Tidwell reopened for the start of the fall 2021 semester. With the renovation, Tidwell is now able to display artifacts from biblical times.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source