Baylor mourns longtime communication professor Dr. David Schlueter

WACO, Texas — Alumni and students are mourning the loss of Baylor University Communication Professor Dr. David Schlueter, remembered for his kindness, guidance, and generous spirit.

Schlueter died Tuesday night after a long battle with cancer, according to a BaylorNewsFlash email sent Wednesday afternoon. He had served on the Baylor Communication faculty since 1984, including roles as department chair and graduate program director.

In a social media tribute, the Baylor Department of Communication described Schlueter as a professor who made time for everyone, whether they met him once at an event or were mentored by him over the years.

Dr. Blair Browning, professor and chair of Baylor’s Department of Communication, called Schlueter a mentor and colleague whose leadership and wisdom gui