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Baylor's scandal report: Significant concerns about football program's tone and culture

The following is the Baylor University release of its findings to an investigation of the sexual abuse scandal.

Baylor University Board of Regents announces leadership changes and extensive corrective actions following findings of external investigation

Board of Regents apologizes to Baylor Nation; Dr. David Garland named interim University President; Ken Starr transitions to role of Chancellor and remains professor at Baylor University Law School; Head Football Coach Art Briles suspended with intent to terminate; Athletic Director Ian McCaw sanctioned and placed on probation; University self-reports to NCAA; Task Force responsible for implementing recommendations formed and operative; Findings of Fact and Recommendations made available

WACO, Texas (May 26, 2016) - In Fall 2015, Baylor University's Board of Regents engaged outside counsel Pepper Hamilton, LLP (Pepper) to conduct an independent and external review of Baylor's institutional response to Title IX and related compliance issues through the lens of specific cases.