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From NBCUniversal to the Texas Collection, Pirtle brings wealth of experience to Baylor

…internship with the Getty Research Institute’s Conservation Lab in Los Angel*]}*es. This experience set his career in motion, first at the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, and later as the Museum Manager and Corporate Archivist at JCPenney’s corporate headquarters in Plano. In 2002, Pirtle helped guide his first centennial — JCPenney’s 100th anniversary — which he described as a “highlight of my time there.” But the siren song of Hollywood beckoned…

Former Baylor star wins second World Series title with Dodgers

…all five games at third base, batting fifth in all but one game, as Los Angel*]}*es won the series over the New York Yankees, four games to one. Earlier this month, Muncy became the first player in MLB history to reach base 12 consecutive times in a single postseason, tying Reggie Jackson’s overall MLB postseason record (spanning across two postseasons). Muncy also tied the Dodgers franchise record with his 13th career postseason home run. This marked…

Six beautiful places to get away to nature in Waco

…Brazos River — The longest river in Texas, the Brazos runs more than 800 miles — including right through the Baylor campus! Named the Río de los Brazos de Dios (“The River of the Arms of God”) by Spanish explorers, the Brazos offers a multitude of activities, including boating, kayaking, a river walk, fishing, and recreational water sports. Rent a kayak, canoe or boat and float down the river right by our very own McLane Stadium! Lake Waco — Loca…

Two more NBA first-round picks brings Baylor’s total to five in four years

…selected in the same first round, Walter and Missi helped Baylor to other milestones as well. Walter gave Baylor a top-19 pick in each of the last four drafts — the only school in the nation that can make that claim. Together, they bring the total of Bears drafted in the Scott Drew era to 14. Since 2012, Baylor has nearly twice as many NBA draft picks as any other Texas school (13 vs. UT’s 7). Two more Bears will also get the chance to pursue thei…

From Baylor to the big leagues — via Robbins College of Health & Human Sciences

…by faculty, she applied for NFL internships, landing roles with the Los Angel*]}*es Rams, Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs (and thus was a part of their Super Bowl run earlier this year.) “My biggest takeaway from all of my experiences, including my time at Baylor, is to be faithful to God and to yourself,” says Johnson. “If you can do that, you will be alright.” Jeremy Chiang (MS ’15) served as a sports nutrition graduate assistant and a nutritio…

Three former Baylor student-athletes find success in Waco commercial real estate

…ut opted to pursue professional baseball when he was drafted by the Los Angel*]}*es Angels. After six seasons in the Angels organization, he came to Baylor to earn his degree and play football. A two-year starter at wide receiver for the Bears, Fuller enjoyed his best season in 2013 and was a key part of Baylor Football’s first two Big 12 championship teams in 2013 and ’14. After their playing days were over, all three found their way into commercial…

A golden era for Bears in the NBA

…of ’23-’24”, from star rookies to seasoned vets: — Taurean Prince (Los Angel*]}*es Lakers) is the dean of the current collection of NBA Bears, now in his eighth year in the league. It’s his first season in Los Angel*]}*es, playing alongside Lebron James. “TP” averages nearly 10 points a game for the Lakers, which is no surprise for a consistent performer who has averaged double digits for his career. — Keyonte George (Utah Jazz) is putting together one o…

Welcome to the Big 12, Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado & Utah!

…Garry Shandling and Kristen Wiig; the owners of the New York Jets, Los Angel*]}*es Angels and Phoenix Suns; and notable athletes such as Jennie Finch, Rob Gronkowski and Trevor Hoffman. (Fun fact: Baylor football defeated Arizona 20-15 in the 1992 John Hancock Bowl, the 170th and final victory in the legendary career of Grant Teaff.) Also founded in 1885, Arizona State University has more than 50,000 students at its campus in Tempe. Athletically, ASU…

Comms prof becomes BU’s first non-STEM researcher to earn prestigious NSF Career Grant

…hare information is changing. From online patient portals to computerized files medical professionals can reference while talking to the patient, new technologies ensure that everyone involved is both adopting and adapting together. Dr. Ashley Barrett (BA ’07, MA ’09) studies these ever-evolving patient-provider interactions to examine the role of compassionate communication and empathy — and her work is garnering national support and acclaim. Bar…

Music, art, history & more: 12 places to visit on your next weekend in Waco

…h year, that answer begins with Magnolia, and understandably so — but the Silos are far from the only place to share some time with family or friends exploring all our hometown has to offer. Here are 11 other attractions and cultural opportunities to visit: ART and MUSIC — Art Center Waco: Located in a great new facility just across I-35 from campus, Art Center Waco offers seasonal collections and exhibitions, classes, events and more. A recent ex…