Baylor Physical Therapy Awards Outstanding 2025 Graduates

In December 2025, the Department of Physical Therapy in Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences celebrated the graduation of its seventh cohort of practitioners, with 97 students earning their Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. As part of its celebration, the Department presented awards to a handful of outstanding graduates who embody the meaning of Matthew 5:16, “Let your light shine before others.”

Baylor Lights Award

Presented to BETHANY BRADSHAW

For epitomizing the finest qualities of Baylor University and the DPT program through outstanding academic achievement, professionalism, and clinical abilities.

Give Light Award for Service and Citizenship

Presented to ABIGAIL HERRING

For “giving light” to the community and profession through your commitment to professional advocacy, service, and social responsibility.

Illuminate Award for Leadership

Presented to ANNA HIRTH

For “lighting the way” for others through your commitment to excellence, responsibility, and integrity in class leadership and service.

Illuminate Award for Leadership

Presented to CHRISTIAN RAY

For “lighting the way” for others through your commitment to excellence, responsibility, and integrity in class leadership and service.

Shine Bright Award for Clinical Excellence

Presented to LEIGH JACOBSON

For letting your passion for clinical excellence “shine bright” through exceptional patient care and compassion during clinical internships.

Outstanding Clinical Instructor Award

Presented to DR. AMANDA CRUM

For your selfless service and commitment to excellence as a mentor, role-model, and clinical instructor for the Baylor DPT program.

Nominated by Jadan Matthews-Barnet

Class of 2025 Light the Way Scholarship Recipients 

NICOLE BENBOW, DAMON GILL, JADAN MATTHEWS-BARNET, and ALISA PHOMMAVONG