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Music, art, history & more: 12 places to visit on your next weekend in Waco

…er Heroes. Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum: The official state historical center of the legendary Texas Rangers, the hall of fame and museum sits at the edge of campus with exhibits, collections and more. Texas Sports Hall of Fame: Texas sports legends who have played or coached for everyone from the Baylor Bears to the Dallas Cowboys are enshrined in the Lone Star State’s monument to athletic greatness, right on the edge of campus. Waco Mamm…

35 Baylor Bears now leading colleges and universities worldwide

…ity, Rome, Ga. Dr. Pamela Durso (BA ’83, PhD ’92), Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Shawnee, Kan. Dr. Ronald Ellis (MSEd ’81), California Baptist University, Riverside, Calif. Dr. Jaffus Hardrick (EDD ’02), Florida Memorial University, Miami Gardens, Fla. Dr. Mary Hensley (EDD ’89), Blinn College, Brenham, Texas Dr. Kao Kim Hourn (BA ’89), University of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Dr. Brad Johnson (BSED ’93, EDD ’05), College of the Ozarks…

Where to eat if you’re visiting Baylor/Waco (and what to order) — updated for 2024

…, which always pair perfectly with the weather. Pinewood — Does any Waco locale other than McLane Stadium shine as bright in autumn months? We can’t imagine a better place to grab a latte and bring a good read (whether for academic or entertainment pursuits) and enjoy the fall foliage and the comfortable hustle and bustle of one of the nation’s best coffee shops. We’re partial to a dirty chai, but there aren’t any bad moves to be made at what has…

Looking to hire a Baylor intern or grad? Here’s how.

…for and to share what qualities or competencies would be ideal in a potential candidate. The Career Center team can take that information and serve as a guiding resource. Additionally, providing a current student the opportunity to intern with an organization opens the door for what is effectively a two- to three-month trial period to see whether that student is a good fit for the role and the organization. Regardless of whether you’re looking to…

Presenting the 2022 Gilbert Distinguished Baylor Black Alumni Award winners

…at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. His passion for medical research developed at Baylor; today, he manages research activities for MD Anderson’s Department of Breast Medical Oncology and the Morgan Welch Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Program and Clinic. He recently was recognized with a Citation for Excellence Award for Laboratory Research, a top honor at MD Anderson. Pearlie Beverly (MSED ’01) came to Baylor in 1988, mov…

Students in Baylor’s new commercial, ‘We Were Born to Run,’ reflect on the experience

…a commercial and what it means to them to represent Baylor on a national scale: Mika’ele Castro, a junior political science and English major, says he felt like a movie star for a week. For him, the Baylor Family is what makes his experience as a student complete: “Baylor is special to me because of its student body culture and professor culture,” he says. “I don’t know of anywhere else that I could have the luxury of surrounding myself with such…

Three online Baylor grad programs ranked in Fortune’s top 15 nationally

…izes in community health, and is aimed at compassionate, aspiring public health advocates seeking either full-time or part-time studies. The online Master’s in Computer Science program ranked No. 12 nationally. Created for students with degrees in computer science, engineering, math or physics, the program prepares graduates to work in software engineering and data science. Those are just three of Baylor’s online graduate options; you can see the…

Baylor lines lead the way for 10th-ranked BU football in 2022

…Galvin, the reigning Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year and a preseason All-American, leads the way for a group that allowed just 18 sacks in 14 games and paved the way for the Bears to lead the Big 12 in rushing. On the other side of the line, the Bears’ defensive line provides even more strength in the trenches — and, like the offense, is considered among the nation’s finest. Defensive tackle Apu Ika, another preseason All-American, anchors t…

Meet Baylor’s nationally recognized expert in data sciences

…ulty last year after a productive career at Fordham. His work touches on healthcare, business, cybersecurity, finance and more. Han comes to Baylor as the inaugural McCollum Family Chair in Data Sciences, providing leadership in a field that is one of the five signature initiatives of Illuminate, the strategic plan that helped guide Baylor to R1 recognition last year. A part of Baylor’s growth was the hiring of new endowed chairs — positions creat…

Tickets on sale next Wednesday for Homecoming, Family Weekend 2022 events

…t acts from Sing 2022) and the Homecoming football game. The Class of 1972 can also make reservations for their 50-year reunion celebration. Other Homecoming highlights include Singspiration (the annual Homecoming worship service), Bonfire, and the Homecoming Parade. Stay tuned to the Baylor Homecoming website for details as additional plans and event times are finalized. Joining your student(s) for Family Weekend (Sept. 16-17)? Visit baylor.edu/f…