List of Baylor University people

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This is a list of notable people associated with Baylor University in Waco, Texas, United States. To be included in this list, a person must have their own, existing Wikipedia article. The list includes notable alumni, faculty, and former students.

Contents

Alumni

Academics

The arts

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Angela Kinsey (BA, 1993), Emmy Award-winning actress
Willie Nelson, six-time Grammy Award-winning musician Willie Nelson.jpg
Willie Nelson, six-time Grammy Award-winning musician

Business

Law

Media

Military

First Lieutenant Jack Lummus, Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient Jack Lummus in Uniform.jpg
First Lieutenant Jack Lummus, Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient

Politics

Trey Gowdy (BA, 1986), former U.S. representative from South Carolina and television news personality Trey Gowdy official congressional photo (cropped).jpg
Trey Gowdy (BA, 1986), former U.S. representative from South Carolina and television news personality
Ann Richards (BA, 1954), 45th governor of Texas Ann Richards, Governor of Texas.jpg
Ann Richards (BA, 1954), 45th governor of Texas
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (Kentucky) Rand Paul Official Portrait.jpg
U.S. Senator Rand Paul (Kentucky)

Religion

Science and medicine

Athletics

Badminton

Baseball

Men's basketball

Women's basketball

Football

Golf

Gymnastics

Tennis

Track and field

Volleyball

Faculty

Administration

Coaches

Biology

Economics

Engineering

English

History

Mathematics

Philosophy

Physics

Religion

School of Music

Social sciences

Truett Seminary

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