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Hardage’s career of service exemplifies ‘Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana’

…vice, has spent a lifetime serving the church in Texas — from his call to ministry at the age of 10, to a decade of service leading the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Even before he came to Baylor as a student, Hardage was preaching. Starting at the age of 14, he preached in small towns near his hometown of Lamesa, Texas, and continued to do so as a college student. At Baylor, he met his wife, Kathleen (BSEd ’79); you can hear that story and…

12 podcasts for Baylor Bears on the go

…hould be Baylor Connections. In this weekly podcast, faculty, staff and administrators from across the university (including President Livingstone) talk about what’s happening at Baylor: Research that’s making national headlines, the reasoning behind student programs both old and new, and where Baylor as a whole is headed. Student Success Stories — This podcast was started by Student Success Initiatives in an effort to equip students for academic…

Happy 75th birthday, Baylor Religious Hour Choir!

The end of World War II brought with it a renewed sense of activity on the Baylor campus, as seen in the number of new facilities and traditions that opened or began in those first post-war years. The first decade at Baylor post-war included the debut of the Bill Daniel Student Center, Tidwell Bible Building, Armstrong Browning Library, Baylor’s Air Force ROTC program, All University Sing — and the Baylor Religious Hour (BRH) Choir, which is cele…

Baylor dedicates statues honoring first Black graduates outside Tidwell

…dscape of Baylor University’s campus is changing,” Baylor President Linda Livingstone said at yesterday’s dedication. “Rev. Gilbert and Mrs. Walker were two young people who endured racism, threats and injustice before, during and after their time at Baylor. I am so thankful they did not give up or surrender to hate. Through their perseverance in the face of tremendous adversity and injustice, they paved the way for Baylor to grow into a multicult…

Diadeloso 2023: All the smiles, all the sunshine

…have been the chilliest Dia in recent memory — sweatshirts abounded until mid-afternoon, making the day feel more like Homecoming than Dia — the sunshine ultimately won out, and it became a glorious Texas spring day. Traditional Dia activities like music performances, inflatables (like this water slide) and various sporting competitions were mixed with newer favorites like an exotic animal petting zoo, an indoor skating rink and a silent disco. ht…

‘A Walking Miracle’: Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua’s return to the court

…during a game against Texas. The injury was obviously and immediately significant, and doctors confirmed that in the days that followed. It wasn’t clear whether the man known as “Everyday Jon” would ever again be able to walk normally, much less play basketball. But as Coach Drew said, “The professionals … didn’t ask Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua.” On Feb. 4, 2023 — 358 days after his devastating knee injury — Everyday Jon returned to the court ami…

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

…nds for “Name, Image and Likeness,” and it refers to a student-athlete’s ability to generate revenue based on their talents — including their status as a collegiate student-athlete. For years, NCAA amateurism rules prevented student-athletes from earning money based on their status — no paid autograph signings, no product endorsements, no capability to teach lessons or host camps/clinics, etc. Recent changes now allow for such activities (although…

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

Anyone who has visited the doctor in recent years — whether in-person or virtually — can see that the ways patients and doctors share information is changing. From online patient portals to computerized files medical professionals can reference while talking to the patient, new technologies ensure that everyone involved is both adopting and adapting together. Dr. Ashley Barrett (BA ’07, MA ’09) studies these ever-evolving patient-provider interac…

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

Chapel has been a significant part of the Baylor experience since the very beginning, and it remains an important part of each Baylor student’s experience. But after 175+ years, the size and setup of Chapel looks different than it did in 1845 — and probably different than when you attended. Why? Because campus now is home to some 20,000 students, each at different steps along their faith journey — which means one size definitely doesn’t fit all….

A look back at Baylor’s long history of connections to America’s armed forces

…rotc-programs-proudly-prepare-bears-for-military-service/ During World War II, two Baylor alumni — both former student-athletes — were recognized with our nation’s highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for their bravery. Today, these two heroes have been honored in perpetuity with statues outside McLane Stadium. John Kane (BA ’28) played football and basketball at Baylor; in fact, he survived the train crash that claimed the lives of th…