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7 things to see and do in Waco (that you probably haven’t seen/done yet)

…ientation or Line Camp that brings you this way. Whatever your reason for visiting Waco this summer, there’s plenty to see and do. A quick Google search reveals the classic favorites — the Baylor campus, Cameron Park (and Cameron Park Zoo), the Dr Pepper Museum, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum, etc. — so we’re going to do a little bit deeper dive. In no particular order, here are seven things to see and do in Waco that you probably haven’t…

Grant to support Baylor prof’s study of American culture’s impact on racial attitudes & myths

…arly gifted at telling all types of stories. As a specialist in creative writing, he’s told stories of truth and passion. He’s analyzed media for its effects on past and modern societies. And over the past year, he has been focused on telling stories of race and justice. His most recent book, A Long, Long Way: Hollywood’s Unfinished Journey from Racism to Reconciliation, took a deep dive into how movies have altered our cultural perspectives on ra…

Meet 3 Baylor grads leading on the frontlines of public health

…pact on health understandable and actionable for Washington residents — a liaison, of sorts, to the public. When COVID-19 became a public health issue last year, Kelly and her colleagues on the state’s emergency response team had to combine responses to two public health crises at once: wildfires and a pandemic. Despite being younger than many colleagues, Kelly led the development of a statewide guidance for wildfires and a COVID-19 response with…

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

…’s ingredients in place. The catch is that this special only shows up on Fridays, and is only available until it’s sold out. The exclusivity and high demand not only make The Big Kahuna the definitive “tasty burger,” but worthy of its name. * Kim’s Diner — A blast from the past, Kim’s Diner on Waco Drive leans heavily on the Americana of the 1950s, including bright red checkerboard tiles, a jukebox set to classic rock, and a no‑frills, homestyle m…

Men’s tennis’ national runner-up finish sparks ‘Year of the Bear’ memories

…the team says a lot about where the program is headed. Woodson’s team came **this** close to bringing home Baylor’s third national championship this spring — which sparked some conversation among Baylor fans. Many refer to 2011-12 as “the Year of the Bear,” as Baylor claimed two national championships (women’s basketball and equestrian) and three Big 12 titles (women’s basketball regular season & tournament, baseball regular season). Robert Griffi…

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

…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 percent in 2019 to 85 percent last year. In a nerve-wrecking job market — the National Association of Colleges and Employers showed a five-fold increase in the number of employers saying t…

2020 Baylor grad’s life challenges fueling her passion (& studies) to help others

…amirez’s Baylor mentor, Dr. Emily Smith, says her name is fitting: “She definitely is a Treasure to those who know her, and a gift to the world around her.” Today, Ramirez (BBA ’20) is a Baylor Ph.D. student, one year removed from earning a degree in economics and excelling as a member of Baylor’s first class of McNair Scholars. She is pursuing a doctorate in health services research, and hopes to promote mental health in underserved communities b…

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

…n Baylor women’s basketball history on Wednesday. As we’re all becoming familiar for the first time with our new coach — a fact she addressed head-on in her first comments 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: “T…

Meet Baylor’s nationally recognized expert in entrepreneurship & innovation

…to management, trends in entrepreneurship, innovation, business strategy, digital transformation and more. (He also regularly talks entrepreneurship with his nearly 12,000 followers on Twitter, and earlier this year, he assumed the role as co-editor of Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal.) Before joining the Baylor faculty in 2015, Klein taught at Georgia and Missouri, co-authoring three books along the way and editing several others. Klein was dra…

Diadeloso 2021 becomes “Semana del Oso”

…exotic animals petting zoo; and Thursday, movie night on Fountain Mall. Friday night’s concert was rained out, but the evening also included ¡Fiesta!. Saturday night, things wrapped up with late-night games and food on Fountain Mall, plus a campus-wide scavenger hunt. Animals on Fountain Mall — always a #BaylorDia favorite. 🐻🦝🦙💚💛 pic.twitter.com/qsqnkP9hsI — Baylor University (@Baylor) April 22, 2021 Food trucks & a movie on Fountain Mall — an ex…