Baylor was chartered by the Republic of Texas on Feb. 1, 1845 — which means that this past month marked Baylor’s 175th birthday! That’s a lot of years of mixing academic excellence with Christian commitment — certainly enough years to merit a month-long celebration. Here are some of the ways Baylor celebrated its 175th on […]
Green and gold aren’t the first colors that come to mind when you think of in-state rivals like Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and the University of Texas — and rightfully so. But what most people don’t know is that Baylor University people, leaders and graduates alike, played important roles in the founding or early days of […]
What does your Baylor experience mean to you? “I was in the ROTC program, and I enjoy coming back every year and seeing these young people that are in the ROTC program, who are going to be our future leaders. “One of life’s lessons is that your integrity is very important in all the areas […]
When the Baylor men’s basketball team defeated Oklahoma last week, the win was the Bears’ 23rd in a row — the longest winning streak in Big 12 men’s basketball history. From Nov. 15 until Feb. 22 — more than three months — head coach Scott Drew’s squad met its objective of winning the game in […]
Whether it’s due to one’s learning style or schedule, for some people, reading news online just doesn’t work. They prefer an audible format — books on tape, podcasts, etc. If that sounds like you — and if you’re a dedicated Baylor Bear — then these Baylor podcasts are for you. Baylor Connections — If you […]
Baylor’s student body is comprised of students from 80+ different countries who speak 40 different languages, hailing from every inhabited continent, countries bordering every ocean, and from every corner of the globe. Each student contributes pieces of his/her own unique culture and experience to the campus community. Each year, Baylor’s Department of Multicultural Affairs aids our many […]
What does your Baylor experience mean to you? “Being away from home and on your own, you learn a lot, right? And you develop kind of a sense of who you are and what your personality is, what you’re interested in, what you like, what you don’t like, what your professional goals are, things like […]
Baylor graduates make an impact in virtually any field you can think of; this year’s Baylor Alumni Award winners are no different, with recipients leading the charge in finance, athletics, non-profit leadership and civic leadership. Congratulations to this year’s honorees: Alumna of the Year: Kellie Fischer, BBA ’95, chief financial officer of Major League Baseball’s […]
How do business leaders in Texas view higher ed research partnerships? What role do universities play in innovation? Which direction do people think the Texas economy is headed in 2020? A recent research partnership between Baylor University and Texas Business Journals attempted to answer these questions and more. Responses from nearly 600 Texas business leaders […]
Happy Valentine’s Day, Bears! It’s always a joy to hear the stories, new and old, of those who have Baylor woven into their love story. This year, on Facebook and Instagram, the Baylor Family was asked: “What role did Baylor play in your meeting and/or marrying your significant other?” Here are a handful of our […]
