Baylor searches for artist to create sculpture of the University's first two black graduates and last updated 2021-07-02 23:36:50-04 Baylor University has started a nationwide search for a sculptor to create statues of Baylor's first black graduates, Reverend Robert Gilbert and Barbara Walker. The two became the first black students to graduate in 1967. "Reverend Gilbert and Mrs. walker were truly pioneers here at Baylor," said Jason Cook, Co-Chair of the Campus Experience Project with Baylor University. "They came to the university at a time where they were the only black students." Back in May the university announced plans for the statues to help diversify campus.