A Hub of Campus Life: Exploring the Bawcom Student Union
The Bawcom Student Union stands as a central hub of campus life. Named in honor of former president Dr. Jerry Bawcom, the building serves as a focal point for student activities, services, and community building. The UMHB experience embraces every part of campus life, where students live, learn, grow, play, and serve together, both locally and globally.
A Welcoming Start: Welcome Week
The UMHB journey officially begins with Welcome Week, an event anchored in building community. All incoming freshman and transfer students are invited to participate in a variety of activities and fun, designed to cater to diverse interests and personalities.
More Than Just a Building: The UMHB Experience
The UMHB experience extends beyond the physical structures of the campus. It's rooted in an atmosphere that combines the spirit and advantages of a large school with a familiar campus community. Professors know students by name, friendships are easily forged, and there are constant opportunities to meet new people. Students are never lost in the crowd, never just a number. This creates an uncommon energy that transcends the typical small school experience, offering the experience of a lifetime.
Campus Buildings and Their History
Several buildings enrich the campus, each with its unique history and purpose:
C.R. Clements Building: Built in 1981, thanks to a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kirkpatrick in honor of Mr. C.R. Clements. The building was renovated in 2001 and houses offices for Advancement and University Relations.
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Cru Community Clinic: This building previously housed the Baptist Student Ministry. It was completely renovated in 2019.
Curtis Mansion: Houses the Campus Planning and Support Services Division, Construction Services Department, and Safety Department.
Davidson Building: Was made possible through a gift from the estate of C.J.
Engineering Design Building: Completed in 2019, it accommodates classrooms, laboratories, offices, and meeting spaces for the Engineering program.
Hardy Hall: Built in 1929, was named in honor of former president Dr. J.C. Hardy. It was renovated in 2015 to accommodate the Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s classrooms, offices, and laboratories.
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Heard Hall: Constructed in 1919, was originally used as a women’s residence hall until 1960.
Isabelle Rutherford Meyer Nursing Education Center: Completed in 2012 and dedicated in February 2013. The building houses faculty offices, classrooms, and simulation laboratories for the Scott & White School of Nursing.
J.W. Mabee Student Success Center: Was made possible by a grant from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation. Built in 1973, the building was expanded in 1995 and renovated in 2015.
Marek-Smith Center for Teacher Preparation: Completed in 2024 and supports the College of Education.
Musick Alumni Center and Museum at Parker House: Was originally named in honor of former president and chancellor Dr. Bobby E. Parker and his wife Marietta by the donor, Mrs. JoAn Musick-Flowers. In 1989, the residence opened and is where the Parkers resided until Dr. Parker assumed the role of chancellor in 1991. Dr. Jerry Bawcom and his wife, Vicky, were the last president and first lady to live in the house.
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Parker Academic Center: A multipurpose facility housing classrooms, offices, and student laboratories for the College of Education and the McLane College of Business. The facility was completed in 2002 and was named in honor of Dr. Bobby E.
Paul and Jane Meyer Christian Studies Center: Was made possible by a gift from Paul and Jane Meyer and was completed in 2008.
President’s Home: Was built in 2009 as the campus residence for the UMHB first family.
Dr. Presser Hall: Was made possible by a gift from the Presser Foundation and contains studios, practice rooms, and faculty offices for the Music Department, as well as Hughes Recital Hall named in memory of J.K. and Annie Hughes. The building was constructed in 1929. The recital hall was refurbished in 1979 through a generous gift made by Raymond L.
Sanderford Administrative Complex: Named in memory of the parents of T.E. Sanderford, was made possible by a substantial gift from Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Sanderford. Built in 1979, the complex houses the administrative offices of the University including the Admissions and Recruiting, Bursar, Financial Aid, and Registrar.
Sue and Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center: Completed in 2017. The facility is designed to double as an academic building and a performance venue.
Townsend Memorial Library: Named for Dr. and Mrs. E.G. Townsend, contains approximately 150,000 volumes, including bound periodicals and microfilm, and receives over 4,500 current periodicals and newspapers. The fully automated library has access to the Internet, electronic journals (more than 3,500 of which are full-text), and numerous electronic databases.
W.W. Walton Chapel: Was completed in the spring of 1967. Named for donor W.W.
Wells Science Hall: Named for former president Dr. E.H. Wells, was constructed in 1920. It is devoted to classrooms, laboratories, and offices for Criminal Justice, Mathematics, Physics, undergraduate Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology.
York Science Center: Named in memory of longtime faculty member Dr. C.L. York, provides offices, classrooms, and laboratories for the Biology and Chemistry departments and also contains the Anne Ammons Brindley Auditorium.
Athletic Facilities
The university also boasts a range of athletic facilities:
Andersen Field House: Was made possible by a gift from the Andersen Foundation and was opened in 1998. Renovations were completed in 2011.
Crusader Stadium: Was completed in 2013 as the first on-campus stadium for the football program.
Cummins Field House: Was named in honor of Chris and Cindy Cummins of College Station, Texas. The field house offers locker rooms, training areas, and therapy space for the football program.
Dee Dillon Softball Field: Was completed in 2004 as part of the University’s SportsPlex on Crusader Way.
Frank and Sue Mayborn Campus Center: Opened in January 2005.
McClinton Family Intramural Fields: Were completed in 2022, supporting a wide range of activities including football, lacrosse, soccer, and softball.
Red Murff Baseball Field: Located in the SportsPlex on Crusader Way, was completed in 2004.
Soccer and Tennis Field House: Was dedicated in 2019.
Yvonne Li Tennis Center: Is named in honor of Yvonne Li.
Residence Halls
UMHB offers a variety of residence halls:
Beall Hall: Is an apartment-style residential building made possible by and named for Mary and James Beall.
Burt Hall: Is a women’s residence hall made possible by a gift from Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Burt.
College View Apartments: Reverted back to UMHB ownership in May 2014. Phased renovations began in 2014 and were completed in 2016.
Farris Hall: Is a four-story complex that offers 163 beds for male and female students.
Gettys Hall: Is a men’s residence hall named for Dr. and Mrs. A.C. Gettys.
Johnson Hall: Is a women’s residence hall named for the mother of Lyndon Baines Johnson, former President of the United States.
Lord Hall: Is a residence dormitory named in honor of Griff and Kathy Lord, Michael and Sharon Lord Dagget, and their families. The three-story facility offers dormitory-style housing for up to 214 male and female students.
McLane Hall: Is a men’s residence hall named for Mr. Drayton McLane, Jr., of Temple, a major benefactor.
Remschel Hall: Is a women’s residence hall named in honor of Corrine Remschel (Class of 1931).
Stribling Hall: Is a women’s residence hall named for the daughter of J.C. Stribling, whose gift made the building possible.
Independence Village: Pays tribute to the beginnings of the university’s history, which was founded in Independence, Texas, as part of Baylor University.
Clark Hall: Was named for Dr. Horace Clark, principal of the Female Department of Baylor University and president of Baylor Female College in 1871.
Ferguson Hall: Was named for Miriam Amanda “Ma” Ferguson, a former student of the late 1800s and the first female governor of Texas.
Garner Hall: Is a housing complex that offers 72 apartments for 141 men and women.
Grover Hall: Was named for the late O. Stanley Grover and Blanche Grover, avid supporters and recruiters for the University.
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