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Baylor alumna’s Waco eatery named among Yelp’s top 100 in the country

…post shared by Lula Jane’s (@lulajanes) on Jan 30, 2019 at 1:00pm PST Dr. Nancy Grayson, MSEd ’92, has spent decades investing in East Waco, from starting a public charter school (in response to poor performance on state tests) to replacing empty lots with beautiful homes near Elm Street. She even invests all profits from Lula Jane’s back into the people of East Waco. So, treat yourself to a piece of cake at one of the Top 100 places to eat in th…

9 favorite Baylor-area coffee spots

…Grandma’s. (In fact, the restaurant was named for the grandmother of owner Nancy Grayson, who, you guessed it, is another Baylor Bear.) Their menu is small and changes daily, offering only two types of coffee — Ethiopian or “cheap coffee” — but the relaxed atmosphere makes for the ideal place to study or catch up with a friend. Café Cappuccino:. In the mood for a full-on brunch? You’ll want to go to Café Cappuccino. As its name indicates, the capp…

10 Baylor alumni leading Downtown Waco’s revitalization

…hat attracts an extra thousand visitors on the first Friday of each month. Nancy Grayson (MSED ’92), owner and chief baker at one of Waco’s most popular bakeries, Lula Jane’s. Before her current venture, she also started one of the state’s most successful charter schools, Rapoport Academy; both efforts are located in (and launched out of) her love for East Waco. Dillon Meek (BA ’07, JD ’10), a city councilman who is working to encourage Baylor alu…

Lady Bears earn No. 1 seed for 5th time in 7 years, again open in Waco

…] This year’s team is led by senior guard Alexis Jones, a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award (honoring the nation’s top guard) who has averaged 13.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game. Jones has missed the Lady Bears’ last five games after suffering a knee injury against Texas, but is expected to return this weekend. Jones was one of five Baylor players to earn All-Big 12 honors; she and sophomore post Kalani Brown earned unanimous…

Groundbreaking World War II pilot was a Baylor Bear first

…for the efforts of a daughter of one of those pilots — Baylor alumna Nancy Parrish, MA ’80, whose mother, Deanie, also flew with the WASPs. Her determination to ensure their stories were told (a great story in its own right) resulted in a new generation learning about their heroism. Parrish’s efforts culminated in the WASPs receiving a long overdue honor. In 2010, they were presented with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor Congress ca…

Representing Baylor, wherever they roll

…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…

Griner selected with No. 1 overall pick in WNBA draft

…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…

15-year effort to tell stories behind Baylor’s memorial lampposts culminates in alum’s new book

…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…

Bears take to Twitter to honor favorite Baylor profs during Teacher Appreciation Week

…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…

Alum among ‘100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare’ for 7th year in a row

…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…