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Baylor students to compete in first Big 12 esports tournament this weekend

…stone 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 gaming community continues to grow,” says Jason Cook, Baylor’s vice president for marketing and communications and chief marketing officer. “It’s important for Baylor, as a Christian Research 1 university, to have a sig…

Veterans of Baylor honored as Student Veterans of America Chapter of the Year

…They also serve the Baylor and Waco communities by lending textbooks at no cost to military-connected students, speaking at elementary schools, serving breakfasts at the local Veterans One Stop, and more. “I am both shocked and honored that we received this award,” says VoB president Caroline Burten, a senior health science studies major and U.S. Marine Corps veteran. “I know we have worked hard as a team this year to provide every support possibl…

Meet this year’s Baylor Alumni-Elected Regent candidates

…ities offer alumni the opportunity to elect board members with such a program, so take advantage of your chance to participate! Sic ’em, Baylor Alumni-Elected Regent candidates! [Pictured above, L-R: Cargill, Griffin, Odaro]…

Baylor legend Grant Teaff honored with Bear Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award

…heart of Baylor football for his two decades leading the program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8aV8c7qYzM “As I look back on my time coaching,” Teaff says, “I think of the wins, and sometimes the bitter losses. But mostly I think of the young men I had the privilege to coach — not only on the field, but off the field. “We ask our players to play with their heart, all the while knowing that their heart is the key to their physical success. So…

5 ways Baylor helps students fighting food insecurity

…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, nutrition, wellness, and more. * SNAP Application Assistance — Some Baylor students are eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a federal effort that helps low-income individuals buy the food they need for good health. Trained Baylor staff can help stu…

Baylor campus shines brightest at Christmas

…Christmas tree, to the trees and garland that decorate practically every building this time of year — Baylor’s campus in December is a true winter wonderland of Christmas beauty. Here’s a look at just some of the trees lighting up Baylor’s campus this year: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/h9ZJ7R-U7M4 It’s no surprise Baylor was recently named among the top 10 colleges with “extraordinary Christmas spirit.” Sic ’em, Christmas! You might also like:…

‘Voice of the Bears’ John Morris honored with national award for distinguished career

…(BA ’80) succeeded the legendary Frank Fallon (’53) handling radio play-by-play duties for BU football and other sports. Fallon had been the “Voice of the Bears” for more than 40 years, from 1953-95; Morris has now filled that same role for almost 30 years, calling everything from RG3’s Heisman run to the 2021 Baylor men’s basketball national title. The two broadcasters now have something else in common. This month, Morris joined Fallon as a reci…

Baylor sets record retention, graduation rates — here’s why that matters

…nsition to college life. That success all plays a big part in Baylor’s four-year graduation rates, which are also trending up. The most recent data shows 71% of Baylor students graduate within four years — helping Bears manage the cost of college and hit the ground running into the workforce (or whatever’s next). Speaking of which: After graduation, Bears are finding their next roles quickly. For example, 91% of Baylor’s Class of 2023 landed jobs,…

Baylor alum takes to the air to serve his home state after Hurricane Helene

…r Hurricane Harvey to mobilize pilots who can deploy needed supplies to cut-off communities. Follis had a single-engine plane capable of carrying 300 pounds and landing in small airports in the area, so Operation Airdrop put him to work, delivering supplies to five different airports daily. In all, Follis was part of an operation that delivered more than 300,000 pounds of supplies and evacuated hundreds of people in North Carolina and neighboring…

Baylor profs celebrate National STEM Day with visits to local schools

…chromatography project, showing them how this connects to research in high-level labs like her own. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osI_L2W2d9g For parents and teachers with students who show an interest in science, Baylor has shared the chromatography lesson plan with detailed instructions and a list of materials parents can find to make it happen it home. “We love being able to connect our students with Baylor professors and students and learn…