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Baylor’s Lab to Market Collaborative is turning BU research into real-world solutions

…rm, and Waco Ventures, a local organization that procures funding for early-stage technology companies. Through a “unity of effort,” each organization does its part to advance faculty research and develop investor and industry partnerships. The ideas are eventually formed into independent companies, which can create products or technologies that make an impact. Already, three companies have been launched through Lab to Market: * 6P Color, Inc., an…

From Baylor to U.S. Space Force surgeon general (and back again)

…ater hospitals in Iraq and Afghanistan. On deployment in Afghanistan from 2017-18, he was the commander of the Craig Joint Theater Hospital, providing the highest level of care available in Afghanistan to those deployed. His breadth of service drew the attention of leaders within his branch of service, and in Washington, as well. In 2019, Matthews was named as the first surgeon general of the U.S. Space Force, a newly formed branch of the Armed Fo…

Celebrate National Hamburger Day at one of our 12 favorite Waco burger joints

…eate a meal containing the best of both meals. Snag yours from one of their locations: behind Common Grounds off 8th Street, or in front of Pinewood Roasters. Sic ’em, burger-lovers! You might also like: * Our 10 favorite Baylor-area coffee spots (Feb. 2021) * Where to eat if you’re new to Baylor/Waco (and what to order) (Nov. 2019) * 25 epic dishes every Baylor Bear knows (or should know) (Aug. 2016)…

Even through a pandemic, Baylor Career Center finds success helping students find success

…headwinds. In spite of that, Baylor graduates not only navigated the COVID-19 job market — they thrived amidst it. The Baylor University Career Center announced earlier this spring that 80% of spring 2020 graduates had accepted a job offer — a pleasantly surprising increase from the prior year. And when that rate was expanded to students taking other “next steps” in life — graduate school, military service, etc. — that number increased from 84 pe…

Baylor professors of the year represent chemistry, journalism, English & music

…which is voted on by the outgoing senior class, awards the recipient a $10,000 cash prize. Past Collins professors include Rachel Moore, MA ’69 (1999), Dr. Mona Choucair, BA ’86, PhD ’00, (2008), and Dr. Jane Damron, MA ’09 (2019). Baylor’s Class of 2021 chose Dr. Paul Zinke, senior lecturer in chemistry, as this year’s recipient for the Collins Award. “It is an honor to be recognized by the students of Baylor University for my contribution to the…

Meet Baylor’s groundbreaking expert on DNA damage & repair

…Min, an associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Baylor since 2018, is an expert on cellular DNA damage and repair. It’s not the most pleasant thought, but outside disease-causing forces are constantly attacking our DNA; ultraviolet light from the sun is just one example. Thankfully, the body’s natural defenses generally work rapidly to fix the damage — but that defense system isn’t foolproof, and when it doesn’t move rapidly enough, s…

Congrats, Baylor Classes of 2020 & 2021!

…tter.com/FrXzlcOktd — Baylor University (@Baylor) May 6, 2021 More than 3,600 combined graduates crossed the stage during six ceremonies Thursday through Saturday. With graduates socially distanced (and faculty/staff on stage already fully vaccinated), the ceremonies were held outdoors at McLane — Baylor’s first outdoor Commencement since 1955 at Floyd Casey Stadium (then just five years old and known simply as Baylor Stadium). If you missed the c…

5 fast facts: Get to know new Baylor women’s basketball coach Nicki Collen

…in Waco — here are five things Baylor fans should know about Coach Collen: 1. People are her priority. This came up over and over again on Wednesday during the introductory event (which is really worth watching). To the players: “You will always be the priority.” To the fans: “Thank you for setting the standard for what it looks like to show up for a team day in and day out.” And to her family (as she visibly choked up): “They’re my why. They’ve h…

Diadeloso 2021 becomes “Semana del Oso”

…m/watch?v=R5IKAmeBAjc As always, thank you to the students of Baylor Chamber for their hard work making this day a reality — especially given the difficulty of navigating COVID-19 protocols. Now — the race to the finish line, with just a few more days to go in the spring semester! Sic ’em, Diadeloso!…

A&T extends championship run to 6, wins Baylor’s second national title this month

…aylorAcroTumb) April 25, 2021 The Bears had won five titles in a row from 2015-2019 before last year’s championship was canceled due to COVID-19; Baylor was again ranked No. 1 in the nation at the time. Having lost the chance a year ago, this year’s title was all the more special. “I don’t think anybody understands,” says head coach Felecia Mulkey. “The sigh of relief to get to this point is unbelievable… There were so many times we thought we wou…