When Seth Gregory (BS ’06, MBA ’09) crossed the finish line at IRONMAN Maryland this fall, he did more than complete 140.6 miles of swimming, bicycling and running — impressive as those accomplishments on their own may be. For the two-time Baylor alum, completing the IRONMAN was another step in a lifetime of overcoming the […]
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Almost 120 years ago, Baylor hosted the first collegiate homecoming celebration in the nation. This week (Nov. 2-7, 2026) we renew that tradition. Baylor Homecoming is the biggest Baylor Family reunion of the year — all about seeing old friends, recalling fond memories, sharing those stories with the next generation, and celebrating together as one. […]
Whether you’re a Homecoming regular or this is your first trip to campus in years, you’ll want to start your Baylor Homecoming experience this year (Nov. 6-7) at the Hurd Welcome Center. The Hurd will serve as “Homecoming headquarters” for visitors, with Baylor staff on hand Friday and Saturday to answer questions and help you […]
Baylor Homecoming has been a tradition for almost 120 years, and for good reason. From reunions to the pep rally and bonfire Friday night, and on through the parade and football game on Saturday, there’s something for everyone — and all of it covered in green and gold. If you want to make sure you […]
Homecoming is the perfect time to introduce Future Bears to the wonder that is Baylor. From working out some wiggles on campus to visiting our live bears, the majesty of the bonfire to the fun of the parade, there’s a host of things to explore — if you plan appropriately. We know you’re busy, so […]
Every fall, the Baylor Family is welcomed to campus at Homecoming to “catch that Baylor spirit again,” as President Samuel Palmer Brooks famously wrote more than a century ago. If it’s been awhile since you’ve returned to campus, there’s no better time than now — and we’ve got an itinerary already drawn up, designed just […]
“Pro Texana” has been a big part of Baylor from the very beginning, starting with our charter by the Republic of Texas in 1845 (before Texas was even a state). Today, Baylor is the oldest continually operating college in the state. Five Baylor graduates have served as governor of Texas, and Texas icons like Willie […]
New faces, same high expectations. That’s the TL;DR for Baylor basketball this year, for both the men’s and women’s teams. Fans at Foster Pavilion will have several new players to get to know this year — and a lot to like — as head coaches Scott Drew and Nicki Collen have prepared their programs for […]
During COVID, we all learned the term “supply chain” as we tried to understand why items like toilet paper and disinfectant wipes were suddenly so hard to find. Years after the pandemic, most of us again take for granted that the products we want will be available whenever we need them. Behind the scenes, however, […]
As simple tributes to those who have gone before us, they are easy to miss or take for granted. But 140+ of the red granite lampposts scattered across Baylor’s campus are more than just utilitarian lighting — they are memorials to those who have served our country, including many who gave their lives in action. […]
