…this month’s Russell Athletic Bowl — Ben Talbert, BSEd ’80, and his wife, Nancy, MSEd ’78, sport the “BAYLOR” license plate. In neighboring Tennessee, it’s their son, John, BBA ’08. And in South Carolina, Ben’s brother, Bob, BS ’81, and his wife, Gigi, BSEd ’80, MSEd ’81, represent BAYLOR on their plate in the Palmetto State. Surrounded by fans of SEC and ACC teams, they represent Baylor every time they take the road. Do you or does someone you k…
…an’s comments sparked all sorts of speculation. Women’s basketball pioneer Nancy Lieberman said Griner should go for it; UConn coach Geno Auriemma, on the other hand, called it “absolutely ludicrous” to think Griner could make it in the NBA. Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitski and coach Rick Carlisle each weighed in; Nowitski said it would be “tough” for her to make it, but Carlisle called her “a hell of a player.” And NBA.com columnist Fran Bline…
…gn professor Virginia Green helped with layout and design, and Dr. Michael Parrish, BA ’74, MA ’76, a history professor, helped write a few sections. Legendary BU football coach Grant Teaff agreed to write the foreward, and a few benefactors stepped forward to help with the cost of getting it printed. “I would like people to know who these people were by reading the book and knowing their story, and not to forget what they did,” says Jasek. “They…
…d at #Baylor. Anyone taking a class from him would be lucky. #SicEm! MAXEY PARRISH, BA ’78, MSED ’93, journalism and media arts * @PaoStephen @BaylorProud My best teacher hands down… Maxey Parrish, super nice and I learned a whole lot! #teacherappreciationweek CAROL PERRY, journalism and media arts * @CassandraStar1 I wouldnt have made it w/o Carol Perry & Dr. Cassy Burleson! Waking up for 8am’s was nothin when I was headed to their classes! DR. B…
…zable names: President Barack Obama at No. 1, followed by others like Rep. Nancy Pelosi (No. 3), Bill Gates (No. 8), Sen. Harry Reid (No. 12) and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (No. 16). Right behind those on the list? Baylor alumnus Joel Allison, BA ’70, at No. 23. In fact, the honor marked the seventh straight year on the list for Allison, who has served as president and CEO of the Baylor Health Care System in Dallas since 2000. After playing footba…
…as long overdue, and one that would not have happened had it not been for the hard work and dedication of one Baylor Bear. Sic ’em, Nancy Parrish, and sic ’em, Fly Girls!…
…Four again in 1950, at at time when the NCAA tournament included just eight teams.) Among the national experts, Baylor has become a trendy pick to advance all the way to the Final Four again this year; see, for example, ESPN’s Joe Lunardi and Pat Forde, or CBS’ Gary Parrish and Steve Lavin (video). Can the Bears go all the way and make this officially the best season in program history? Tune in and find out! Sic ’em, men’s basketball! P.S. If you…
…SPs) with the Congressional Gold Medal, one of the highest civilian awards the U.S. has to offer. Parrish and others will continue to press the House to pass H.R.2014; after that, the bill would go to the President for final approval. There are quite a few Baylor connections to the project besides Parrish, from WASP Ruth Helm, class of ’39, to honorary board chairman (and former Baylor president) Herbert Reynolds. (The list goes on — read more her…
…vernor and Baylor law grad Mark White “The ethos at Baylor is that the professors are teachers first and scholars second. Their focus is on the teaching. The school is clear about its mission: that it is very student-centric.” — former University of Houston law dean Nancy Rapoport But really, if you’re interested in Baylor law, read the whole article. Oh, and if you’re in the Houston area and interested in the life of Baylor law alum Leon Jaworski…
…r by trade) equipment to record the interviews. Perhaps her biggest supporter was former President Herbert Reynolds, who she says will forever remain the project’s honorary chairman. Through January, you can see an exhibit on the WASP and Parrish’s group, Wings Across America, at Baylor’s Mayborn Museum. For more on Parrish and Wings Across America, read the Baylor Alumni Association’s recent Q&A with Parrish or visit their website, wingsacrossame…
