…aylor students, alumni and friends in Waco Hall (plus a streaming audience online for Saturday’s finale). [LINKS: Photos from this year’s show || Watch Saturday night’s award ceremony] Congratulations to Chi Omega, which won first place this year for their act, “Back on Track” (pictured above). Alpha Tau Omega took second for their act, “Underneath the Tree,” followed by Delta Delta Delta in third for “When Pigs Fly.” Alpha Chi Omega, Kappa Kappa…
…rday at 8 p.m. The tournament will be hosted via EsportsU on Battlefy; you can also watch via EsportsU on Twitch. The Big 12 has received an automatic qualifying bid for SSBU in the CECC, marking a significant milestone for the conference, which continues to grow its footprint in the fast-growing world of collegiate esports. “Esports continues to expand nationally (and particularly here in Texas) as the level of competition increases and the gamin…
…hments with a searing pain like a dental extraction without anesthetic,” recalled the test pilot. That was the last of 29 rocket sleds Dr. John Paul Stapp (BA ’31, MA ’32) would ride in the mid 1950s, part of U.S. Air Force safety testing that would lead to improved pilot helmets, better seatbelts and shoulder harnesses, improved escape mechanisms, and stronger cockpit frames. But before all that, Stapp was a Baylor Bear. The eldest son of Baptist…
…y in the state is home to the second-largest number of Bears. A group of local professionals meets monthly for networking, while the Women’s Council of Houston brings together Baylor women who love BU. 3. Waco/Central Texas (~15,600 Bears). Another no-brainer, as increasing numbers of Bears are deciding to stay right here after graduation and continue enjoying what campus and the city have to offer. 4. Austin (~9,600 Bears). Just 90 miles south of…
…These are the three outstanding candidates on this year’s ballot: Barbara Calhoun Cargill (BSED ’82) has served as an Alumni-Elected Regent at Baylor since 2022, and also has 16 years of experience on the Texas State Board of Education. In 2020, Governor Greg Abbott conferred upon Cargill the Commission of the Yellow Rose of Texas for exceptional community service. A former biology teacher, she is the founder of WOW Science Camp and president of…
…t to The Store, The Fridge provides students with quick, free snacks and healthy meals through a series of fridges and snack bars kept stocked across campus. Locations and hours can be found here. * Baylor Free Farmer’s Market — Every semester, Baylor hosts a free farmer’s market, where students can grab a full load of excellent groceries free of cost. This event aims to combine food distribution with efforts to raise awareness about hunger, nutri…
…have more Baylor graduates in NYC, but we believe Baylor students are almost ideally suited for portfolio allocation roles at universities, hospitals, community foundations, family offices, etc.,” says Morehead. “The combination of a strong ethical standing and a commitment to ‘doing the right thing,’ along with a solid core curriculum and hands-on experience, is tough to beat in this space.” Sic ’em, NYC finance alums! [Pictured above: Alayja Re…
…i have played in the NBA this year. (Consider that from 1949 to 2010, a total of 10 Baylor alumni played in the NBA. In 2024-25, we’ve seen more than in just a few months!) Here’s a look at the current Bears in the NBA: Jalen Bridges (BA ’24), Phoenix Suns Jared Butler (BBA ’21), Philadelphia 76ers RayJ Dennis, Indiana Pacers Adam Flagler (BS ’23), Oklahoma City Thunder Keyonte George, Utah Jazz Yves Missi, New Orleans Pelicans Davion Mitchell, Mi…
…st eight universities nationwide to offer a law school, dental school, medical school, veterinary school, and an elite MBA program. Like Baylor, LSU has a live animal living on campus. Just as Indy and Belle live in the Williams Bear Habitat, Mike the Tiger lives on campus at LSU’s Tiger Habitat, just across the street from the school’s football stadium. LSU’s list of notable alumni includes political strategist James Carville, Christian music art…
…ousands of Bears made their way home to Waco this past weekend for a practically perfect Baylor Homecoming 2024. For those who couldn’t make it — or for those who want to relive it — we bring you a look back at the weekend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okHvcdxsEJk The on-campus celebration began early in the week for students, with Monday night’s Homecoming Worship service (presented by Vertical Ministries) and Tuesday night’s Dinner with the L…
