In two days, No. 5-ranked Baylor and No. 8 Michigan State will square off in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. But before the two teams kick off (11:30 a.m. CT, ESPN), here are 12 things you should know — about the teams, the game, and everything surrounding it: 1. As Bryce Petty prepares for his last […]
With December commencement ceremonies and Baylor football’s final Waco practice of 2014 both complete, campus is quiet now. This blog will be quiet for the next few days, as well, as we celebrate Christmas before moving into bowl-game mode and then the return of school in the new year! In the meantime, enjoy this round-up […]
On Saturday, quarterback Bryce Petty, linebacker Bryce Hager and offensive lineman Spencer Drango walked across the Ferrell Center stage and received their Baylor diplomas. (Petty, in fact, received his master’s degree in sports management.) Ten days from today, those three will lead 4th-ranked Baylor football against No. 7 Michigan State in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic […]
Every fall semester as Christmas draws near, large boxes begin appearing in the corners of the Baylor campus. Just as quickly, they begin to fill with toys donated by Baylor students, faculty and staff for local children. [SEE PHOTOS of the 2014 Santa’s Workshop] It’s all part of Baylor’s annual Santa’s Workshop. Earlier this month, […]
Over the years, Baylor has been a launching pad for some pretty business-savvy entrepreneurs. Some are names you know — accomplished individuals such as Clifton Robinson, BBA ’63, a successful entrepreneur in the insurance industry; Paul Foster, BBA ’79, founder and chairman of the board of Western Refining; and of course our stadium’s namesake, Drayton McLane […]
Something about the sound of the McLane Carillon bells, chiming from atop Pat Neff Hall, elevates even the most routine strolls across campus into something more. They’ve provided the soundtrack to daily life here at Baylor for generations, having played their first hymn (“Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”) 75 years ago this month, in […]
This (above) is how we decorate our home for campus. What about you? Check out these Bears (below) who have covered their homes in green and gold for Christmas; maybe they’ll spark some ideas for your own home! [View the story “Bears everywhere celebrate #BaylorChristmas” on Storify] So, how does Baylor show up in your home’s Christmas […]
Imagine you’re cruising around, cranking up the radio, when something even more familiar than the top 20 starts to play: your own voice. That was reality for country singer and Baylor grad Sarah Elizabeth Swagerty, a.k.a. SaraBeth, when she recently heard her single “Nowhere With You” on the radio for the first time. “What am I […]
This Christmas, give your loved ones something that comes from the heart. Something that is near and dear to you, something they’ll really love: Baylor swag. If your parents are Baylor Proud and love to cook, you can’t go wrong with a Baylor-themed cutting board, engraved with the family name. Or, if their living room […]
Say hello to the newest “jewel on the Brazos” — the Clyde Hart Track and Field Stadium, dedicated last week. The new facility includes not only a new track, but also the 13,500-square-foot Lewis A. and Mary Woodall Training Center (which includes an indoor practice facility), a 6,000-square-foot team facility (which includes the Winston Wolfe Clubhouse), a […]
