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What is NIL? And what does it mean for Baylor Athletics?

…or marks, and Opendorse, which allows companies and individuals to sign one-on-one deals with individual student-athletes. How can alumni and fans help? Those looking to support Baylor Athletics have long been encouraged to join the Bear Foundation, where fundraising efforts go toward student-athlete scholarships — and that’s still important; scholarships are the foundational starting point for supporting student-athletes. Giving to capital projec…

Comms prof becomes BU’s first non-STEM researcher to earn prestigious NSF Career Grant

…e for whom English is not their first language. “We don’t have as many face-to-face visits anymore, and we know the online sphere isn’t going anywhere,” Barrett says. “Even in-person, health care providers are simultaneously utilizing electronic records as they see the patient. How does the patient feel compassion in that? Do providers notice patients’ enhanced needs to develop relationships of trust in these settings and connect emotionally throu…

After 175+ years, here’s what Chapel looks like today at Baylor

…begin to own their own faith.” Many choose to do so in a relational, small-group-style space, utilizing different types of learning and discussion, in a format that builds community and encourages deeper thought about their faith journey. [Hear President Livingstone discuss the new formats on a Fall 2022 episode of Baylor Connections.] The new approach began last year, spurred by insights gleaned from Baylor’s Faith and Character Study, a longitu…

Baylor alum’s ideas lead to NASA contract for building on the Moon

…ly awarded a nearly $60 million NASA contract to research and develop space-based construction systems that support planned exploration of the Moon and beyond. The co-founder and chief technology officer at ICON? Baylor’s Young Alumnus of the Year for 2022, Alex Le Roux (BS ’15). The idea is that ICON’s ability to use 3D-printing for construction — currently being used to build a neighborhood in Georgetown, military training barracks outside Austi…

The ultimate Baylor Family reunion: Recapping #BaylorHomecoming 2022

…arting with Baylor’s Cinematic Recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDpte-mGTN0 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 Livingstones (featuring free food truck fare for all students).   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Baylor University (@bayloruniversity) Thursday night featured Mass Meeting…

Baylor Alumni’s new program looks to connect ‘Bears in the Wild’

…but one thing we have in common is a love for the green and gold! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W75yJk62uDY As humorously depicted above by Chet Garner (JD ’06), host of PBS’ The Daytripper, Baylor Alumni’s new “Bears in the Wild” expedition offers fun ways for Bears to connect with other Bears in any locale. That connection may look like lunch with a new grad, a watch party for the big game, attendance at a Baylor event, or a quick photo with…

35 Baylor Bears now leading colleges and universities worldwide

…aculty in 2002, eventually advancing to serve as business school dean (2012-19) and then provost (2019-21) before being named president earlier this year. She joins a long list of Baylor Bears currently serving as top executives at colleges and universities nationwide (and even around the world): Dr. J. Blair Blackburn (EDD ’00), East Texas Baptist University, Marshall, Texas Eric Bruntmyer (JD ’94), Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas Dr. S…

#BaylorHomecoming week is here!

…he 50-year class reunion, Singspiration, the Royal & Pure Homecoming Stroll-Off, Bonfire, Pep Rally and Extravaganza. Saturday opens with the nation’s largest collegiate Homecoming Parade, followed by Baylor football hosting Kansas at 11 a.m. at McLane Stadium (limited tickets are still available!). In addition to the main events listed above, various schools and departments are hosting open houses and alumni gatherings; check the Homecoming calen…

‘Solving the unsolvable’ — Baylor alum’s company uses genomics to solve cold cases

…tory is also the first facility in the United States or Canada offering end-to-end, in-house processing from forensic evidence to forensic genetic genealogy leads.” As they partner with law enforcement around the nation, Othram’s approach has connected dots and filled gaps that previous technologies lacked the ability to bridge. Othram demonstrated the possibilities of their method by identifying remains from 1881, and helping police solve the 197…

Teach your friends about Baylor Homecoming in 2.5 minutes

…these four videos: Baylor University Homecoming History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkeeApj0uY   All About the Baylor Homecoming Parade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyRVteGE5IQ   All About the Baylor Homecoming Bonfire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oInD6_s-jNA   Baylor’s Immortal 10 / Mass Meeting Tradition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM7GCqBecIY   And if somehow that’s still not enough, then bring them along to #BaylorHomecomin…