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Celebrating Baylor’s many awesome profs during Teacher Appreciation Week

…s debates discussing the issues of the times.” — Will Crisp, BA ’17 “Maxey Parrish!! I cannot stress enough how much he has supported me this semester. he has been there for me during one of the most trying times of my life and I would not have made it through this semester without him!” — Claire Garza, BU ’20 Sic ’em, Baylor professors! You might also like: * Honoring some familiar Baylor faces retiring this spring (May 2019) * 8 ways teachers ar…

Baylor faculty & students honored for career contributions and promising new research

…iagnostic methods grounded in the most current scientific knowledge. Maxey Parrish, BA ’78, MS ’93, senior lecturer of journalism, public relations and new media, was named a member of the 2019 College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Hall of Fame class. CoSIDA is made up of approximately 3,000 intercollegiate athletic media relations and communications professionals from colleges, universities and athletic conferences in the Unite…

Baylor names finalists for 2020 Cherry Award, nation’s largest award for top teaching

…les, teaching guides, book reviews, and critical and creative works. * Dr. Nancy Fichtman Dana, professor of education, University of Florida. Dana’s resume includes multiple national and statewide awards for teaching and research. She has published 10 books and more than 100 journal articles on a particular learning strategy known as practitioner inquiry, and she has secured more than $4 million in grants focused on teacher professional developme…

Meet 32 Baylor women who have made their marks on the world of education

…omen in leadership at Baylor also extend beyond President Livingstone. Dr. Nancy Brickhouse (BA ’82) serves as provost (chief academic officer). Dr. Robyn Driskell (BA ’91, MA ’93) is vice president and chief compliance & risk officer. Cheryl Gochis (BA ’91, MA ’94) is vice president of human resources and chief human resources officer. Tiffany Hogue (BA ’95) is chief of staff to the president. Kristy Orr (JD ’03) is board professional. is Dr. Sha…

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…