The Fall 2015 issue of Baylor Arts & Sciences, the official magazine of the Baylor University College of Arts & Sciences, is now available online.

The cover story, “Magnolia Blossoming,” is a look at Arts & Sciences alumna Joanna Gaines, the co-host of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” show. It looks at Joanna’s days as a Baylor undergraduate, and how her experiences as a communication major helped prepare her for her future career.

Other features include:

* “Oil Explorers,” which examines research being done by Baylor geology faculty and students to help the search for oil in North America;

* “Wider Angle, Deeper Focus,” a look at how a timely gift from two alumni have enabled Baylor’s film and digital media program to grow and plan for the future;

* “Giving Back,” which describes some of the creative ways that Baylor Arts & Sciences students are working to benefit their communities and the world;

* “The Life-changing Legacy of James Vardaman,” a profile of the legendary Baylor history professor;

* A Q&A interview with alumnus Scott Harper of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;

* “Masterful Teacher,”, a loving remembrance of the late Professor Ann Miller;

* “Married to Medical School — and Each Other,” a first-person essay by Baylor College of Medicine students (and newlyweds) Taylor and Jaden Kohn, and;

* News and notes about Arts & Sciences faculty, students and alumni.