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Baylor 1 of 3 schools to have both men’s & women’s hoops reach Sweet 16

…52) and Virginia Tech (90-48) to advance to their 12th straight Sweet 16. Senior Moon Ursin led the Lady Bears in scoring in both games with 24 and 21 points, respectively. Next up for the defending national champions: 14th-ranked Michigan (Saturday, 2 p.m. CT, ABC). The Wolverines are enjoying the best season in program history, earning their best-seed ever (No. 6) and reaching the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history. A win would advan…

Alumna videographer inspires through hopeful stories of those defying great odds

…nd that was the beginning of Fotolanthropy.” The organization, founded in 2009, serves families through photography and film — celebrating stories of hope and those who have defied great odds. Norris’ team has shared 26 different inspiring stories, including two award-winning feature documentaries. Fotolanthropy’s latest feature — 7 Yards: The Chris Norton Story — is about Chris Norton, who suffered a spinal cord injury during a college football g…

Looking back on Black History Month 2021 at Baylor

…etry. We also put together this brief history of Baylor’s National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations, often referred to as the “Divine Nine” — an integral part of life at Baylor for many Black students. The Heavenly Voices Gospel Choir blessed us all with their medley arrangement of three Black Gospel songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itis2D7So7A Former Baylor football and NFL standout Walter Abercrombie (BSED ’86, MSED ’92) explained the im…

Baylor student cybersecurity team training to protect from 21st-century cyberattacks

…d at a speed that has never been possible before. Such progress offers conveniences not even imaginable some 20 years ago — but also a new category of threats. As data breaches and other IT security issues continue to make headlines, Baylor is dedicated to preparing graduates who can fend off these threats. One part of that approach? A competitive student cybersecurity team, known as CyberSec. CyberSec was formed in 2016 with a unique focus on tra…

BU alum’s latest film, “The Little Things,” stars Denzel Washington, Rami Malek & Jared Leto

…s weekend. Featuring an all-star cast that includes Academy Award winners Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto, the psychological thriller depicts the dissonance between a Kern County deputy and a Los Angeles detective during the investigation of a serial killer in the 1990s. (Watch the trailer below; language and violence warning.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HZAnkxdYuA The film’s debut comes almost 30 years after Hancock first wrote…

Emmy-nominated Baylor alumna’s talk show going national

…rica, which paved the way for content in its upcoming season. “Now is an opportune time for the show to reach homes across the county,” says Reynolds. “These thoughtful discussions are invaluable. If we stay silent, we are part of the issue.” When reminiscing about her time at Baylor, Reynolds can’t keep from smiling. “Baylor shaped me and my career in so many ways, which included being a voice for Baylor football with John Morris and my first rea…

Baylor’s campus became a winter wonderland this weekend

…snow? ❄️ pic.twitter.com/YBbRijx0hO — Baylor University (@Baylor) January 10, 2021   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Baylor University (@bayloruniversity) Winter Waco Wonderland 🐻💚💛❄️ pic.twitter.com/ccGKfCHW1b — McLane Stadium (@McLaneStadium) January 10, 2021 ❄️ Views from Waco, Texas ❄️ Stay safe, Bears! ☃️ #SicEm pic.twitter.com/Hm0igh4A81 — Baylor Athletics (@BaylorAthletics) January 10, 2021 SNOWWW BEARSSSSS ❄️❄️🐻❄️🐻 pic.twitt…

After their son’s tragic passing, a Baylor family extends his legacy through health research

…a year away from graduation when a car crash claimed his life on May 11, 2009. Amidst profound grief, the Mooneys found support in the Baylor Family far beyond what they expected. “The University stepped up from the time of his death,” says Brendon’s mom, Joan (BSED ’76). “Two University officials came to his funeral, and we didn’t even know they were coming. They continued to support us and really made his life significant.” “It all made us want…

‘Stories from the Line’ celebrate 50 years of one of college football’s great traditions

…ot you covered here.) As part of the 50th anniversary celebration, Baylor Student Activities put together three incredible videos they call “Stories from the Line” — tales that illustrate the power of this Baylor tradition. In case you missed them on social media this fall, we’ve gathered them all here for you: The Mastin Family — One of the biggest Baylor families you’ll ever meet, the Mastins just sent their 24th family member to Baylor. Their s…

Celebrating a very merry (and very online) Christmas at Baylor in 2020

…his year, many wondered — what would become of Christmas on 5th Street in 2020? Rather than cancel the beloved tradition, Student Activities got to work and converted it into a special 30-minute broadcast, which aired live online last Thursday night. Thousands of Bears tuned in to enjoy their favorite #BaylorChristmas traditions, from the live nativity to the KOT Christmas tree lighting. Special guests included President Linda Livingstone, the Bay…