There’s nothing cuter (or better!) then kiddos in Baylor green and gold. Whether it’s at a football game, on campus, or a special announcement of incoming #FutureBears, we love seeing it all. So without further ado, here are some of our favorite #FutureBear photos from Baylor’s social media over the past year: Literally nothing cuter […]
Allison Dickson’s life has been anything but easy. At 15 months old, she was diagnosed with a rare form of spinal muscular atrophy called Werdnig-Hoffman disease, and her parents were told she would not live to see the age of 3. But Dickson defied all odds — not just surviving, but thriving. She graduated summa cum […]
As Baylor’s Board of Regents holds its regular summer meeting this week, seven new Regents are taking their seats at the table to start new terms. They’ll be led by a new Board Chair, William “Bill” E. Mearse (BBA ’78, MBA ’79), and a new Vice Chair, Melissa Purdy Mines (BA ’90). Mearse (pictured above […]
It certainly doesn’t feel like Fall in Texas right now, but it will be here soon. In fact, the semester begins on August 21 — less than a month from now! And while there’s always lots to love about a Baylor Fall, this year promises to raise the bar. From bear cubs to new facilities […]
Every year, the Waco newspaper highlights the area’s top high school graduates — valedictorians and salutatorians from across Central Texas. Readers of this year’s feature might be struck by a common theme: An exceptional number of Waco’s top students are staying right here in Waco for college, and enrolling at Baylor this fall. Meet 10 […]
When Hunter Harlow (BS ’10) graduated from Baylor with a degree in geosciences/geology, he didn’t imagine taking the road less traveled. It all started with an idea to create a cooler hat for Big Bend National Park; Sendero Hat Co. created a fun design that included a topographic map inside the bill of the hat. […]
As a child growing up in Nebraska, Richa Sirohi (BS ’18) never imagined she would pursue a career in space exploration — but a few signs were already there. Naturally curious, the daughter of immigrants found herself intrigued by how different technologies worked, and enjoyed building with Legos. In eighth grade, Sirohi was given the […]
A newly renovated Collins Hall will welcome Baylor’s Class of 2027 this fall — but where did the residence hall get its name? Collins is one of at least a dozen Baylor buildings named for women — specifically, it was named in honor of Ruth Woodall Collins, whose family’s generosity to Baylor is still felt […]
Did you know that a Waco hotspot appeared in Food & Wine’s list of the best coffee shops in America? It’s true: in 2019, Pinewood Roasters turned heads nationally with a place on the elite list. Waco shined in the description as well: “Is Waco secretly one of the coolest places in Texas right now? […]
The conversation around autism has become more positive in recent years, thanks in part to efforts like Autism Acceptance Month. Sadly, churches have often struggled with how to welcome autistic individuals (and their families). A new Baylor effort aims to help change that. Baylor’s School of Education launched its Disability, Faith, & Flourishing Initiative to […]
