Grace Denton

Grace is a University Scholars alumna from Fairfax Station, Virginia, who concentrated in English, History, and Classics and graduated last spring. During her first year at Baylor, she lived in Penland Hall and planned to work in politics after graduation before eventually devoting herself entirely to her family. On campus, Grace was involved with Tri Delta and worked as a UNSC Office Assistant.

Her favorite reading list book was Fear and Trembling by Soren Kierkegaard. For her thesis, she focused on problematic modern-day perceptions of motherhood and how exemplars from classical literature and the Bible display the holy calling that it is, working alongside faculty mentors Dr. Corey and Dr. Heckenlively.

Reflecting on her experience, Grace shares this advice with new students: “University Scholars is one of the main reasons I chose Baylor and it has continued to play a huge part in my amazing experience here, and I already know that it will go on to benefit me for the rest of my life. Take it all in - meet with your professors one on one, pick reading list books that interest you, and find something you are deeply passionate about to pursue through your thesis!”