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House Dems Question Baylor’s Title IX Exemption
House Dems Question Baylor’s Title IX Exemption
Five U.S. Congressmen ask DOE to clarify Baylor’s ‘religious’ exemption
Five U.S. Congressmen ask DOE to clarify Baylor’s ‘religious’ exemption
Baylor religious exemption to Title IX sexual harassment rules draws criticism
Baylor religious exemption to Title IX sexual harassment rules draws criticism
Baylor University Is No Longer Required to Protect Queer Students From Sexual Harassment
Baylor University Is No Longer Required to Protect Queer Students From Sexual Harassment

Mother Jones | The U.S. Dept. of Education has granted Baylor University a religious exemption to Title IX provisions that hold schools accountable for sexual harassment against LGBTQ students.

Feds recognize Baylor’s Title IX religious exemptions to LGBTQ protections
Feds recognize Baylor’s Title IX religious exemptions to LGBTQ protections

Waco Tribune | The U.S. Department of Education has recognized Baylor University’s right to religious exemptions from certain Title IX policies pertaining to LGBTQ students and staff.

U.S. Department of Education reaffirms Baylor’s religious exemption in response to sexual harassment complaints
U.S. Department of Education reaffirms Baylor’s religious exemption in response to sexual harassment complaints

The Texas Tribune | Baylor University had asked the federal agency to dismiss sexual harassment complaints by LGBTQ+ students, arguing that the claims infringed on the school’s religious tenets.

Baylor asks for — and gets — new exemption to discriminate against LGBTQ students
Baylor asks for — and gets — new exemption to discriminate against LGBTQ students

Baptist News Global | Baylor University recently asked for and was granted a federal religious exemption from charges of sexual harassment against LGBTQ students under Title IX .

LGBTQ+ students still face obstacles at Baylor, grad says
LGBTQ+ students still face obstacles at Baylor, grad says

Houston Chronicle | Veronica Penales filed a Title IX complaint alleging sexual harassment about her queer identity. The U.S. Department of Education granted Baylor an exemption to sexual harassment cases on religious grounds.

Baylor regents approve measure to support LGBTQ students, construction on new Welcome Center
Baylor regents approve measure to support LGBTQ students, construction on new Welcome Center

Waco Tribune

Faculty Senate passes resolution supporting Gamma Alpha Upsilon charter
Faculty Senate passes resolution supporting Gamma Alpha Upsilon charter

Baylor Lariat | With 26 votes in favor, faculty senate has officially supported chartering Gamma Alpha Upsilon

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300 faith leaders urge Baylor to ‘do better’ with LGBTQ community
300 faith leaders urge Baylor to ‘do better’ with LGBTQ community

Baptist News Global | 300 faith leaders urge Baylor to ‘do better’ with LGBTQ community

Canceled Baylor LGBTQ+ study stirs strong reactions in Waco
Canceled Baylor LGBTQ+ study stirs strong reactions in Waco

The Waco Bridge | Canceled Baylor LGBTQ+ study stirs strong reactions in Waco

Faith Leaders Release “A Pastoral Call for Baylor to Lead with Courage and Compassion”
Faith Leaders Release “A Pastoral Call for Baylor to Lead with Courage and Compassion”

Good Faith Media | Faith Leaders Release “A Pastoral Call for Baylor to Lead with Courage and Compassion”

Was Baylor’s decision ‘moral courage’ or ‘lack of courage’?
Was Baylor’s decision ‘moral courage’ or ‘lack of courage’?

Baptist News Global | Was Baylor’s decision ‘moral courage’ or ‘lack of courage’?

Robert Baird: Baylor’s rejection of Baugh Foundation grant an embarrassing lack of courage
Robert Baird: Baylor’s rejection of Baugh Foundation grant an embarrassing lack of courage

Waco Tribune-Herald | Baylor’s rejection of Baugh Foundation grant an embarrassing lack of courage

Crossing that Good Ol’ Baylor Line
Crossing that Good Ol’ Baylor Line

Baptist News Global | Crossing that Good Ol’ Baylor Line

Baylor University to return $643,000 LGBTQ-inclusion grant
Baylor University to return $643,000 LGBTQ-inclusion grant

Baylor University announced Wednesday that it would rescind its acceptance of a $643,000 grant to study the inclusion of women and LGBTQ people in the church.