Every once in a while, the university’s social media team hands over the keys to the Baylor Instagram to members of the Baylor Family who can show our followers unique Baylor experiences. These “Instagram Takeovers” allow the diverse, unique experiences of Bears of all ages to be shared widely — from football games to special […]
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No matter your relationship to higher education, there’s a good chance you’re aware of the importance of professors getting published. To be published means a professor’s research appears in a peer-reviewed academic journal, having been approved by a group of peer editors and then distributed to a wider academic audience — thus contributing to the […]
As you may have seen, nominations are now being accepted for this year’s Baylor Alumni Awards. In February, the university will honor four Baylor graduates with these honors: Alumnus/a of the Year Young Alumnus/a of the Year (must have graduated since 2010) Pro Texana Medal of Service (for impact in the world) Pro Ecclesia Medal of […]
Earlier this summer, Dr. David Edison (BSED ’00, MSED ’03) — head of Aquilla Independent School District, about 30 minutes north of Waco — was named the 2020 Region 12 Superintendent of the Year and nominated for the Texas State Superintendent of the Year. The honor is impressive, but it’s how this two-time Baylor alum got […]
Countless Baylor Bears have spent the last few months on the front lines of COVID-19 — serving as doctors and nurses, researching vaccines, and more. Baylor senior Shiva Dhiman is one such Bear. Dhiman, a public health major from San Jose, Calif., spent this summer interning with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), […]
As a Baylor student, Liela Romero, BS ’11, pursued her childhood dream of becoming a cancer researcher. She jumped at the chance to work in Dr. Kevin Pinney’s cancer research lab as an undergraduate, earning the respect of her chemistry and biochemistry professors. Nine years later, Romero has earned a spot as their colleague. With the help […]
Each summer, we take a look at some of the freshmen who will be joining the Baylor Family come fall. Here’s your first look at some of the members of Baylor’s Class of 2024: * Katelyn Patterson‘s grandmother was a nurse. Her mother, too. Now, the Port Arthur, Texas, native plans to follow her family […]
At last, Major League Baseball returns this weekend. And while COVID-19 has forced a 60-game baseball season unlike any we’ve seen in the past, the advent of real competition will be a welcome distraction for fans and a welcome opportunity for players like Max Muncy, the former Baylor baseball standout whose Los Angeles Dodgers boast legitimate […]
The demographics of social media are interesting. When it comes to Baylor’s accounts, for instance, you’ll find mostly parents and alumni engaged on Facebook, young professionals above all on Twitter, and current students mixed with recent graduates on Instagram. But there’s an up-and-coming audience that isn’t necessarily active on any of those platforms: prospective students. […]
At the age of 14, a prodigious violinist was given the chance to study with a preeminent violin instructor. He described her as “one of the greatest talents that I have ever taught,” and she went on to start a renowned string quartet and perform at many of the world’s top venues. During her time […]
