Nearly 100 years after his death, Samuel Palmer Brooks remains well-known at Baylor for two reasons: 1) The residence halls that have carried his name (Brooks Hall/Brooks Residential College and Brooks Flats), and 2) His “Immortal Message,” a stirring Commencement address written shortly before his death in 1931. Countless Baylor students have lived in the halls […]
If you’ve walked the Baylor campus, you’ve likely walked through Founders Mall, admiring the beautiful flower beds, the idyllic green and gold swings, and the majesty of Pat Neff Hall. But have you ever stopped inside the Ring of Honor there and learned about the three Baylor alumni veterans it honors? One is Colonel John […]
For years, the plot of land at the corner of University Parks Drive and I-35 that used to be the Ivy Square shopping center has sat vacant — a green field of grass, just waiting to be put to the perfect use. Now we have it. A generous lead gift from Mark (BBA ’79) and […]
Thousands upon thousands of Baylor Family members filled campus this past weekend, taking advantage of the beautiful weather to enjoy all the traditions of Homecoming, from bonfire and Pigskin to the parade and the football game — an incredible come-from-behind win over Oklahoma State. Thanks, as always, to everyone who made the weekend such a […]
Thursday night, Baylor announced the launch of “Give Light,” a $1.1 billion fundraising campaign to support the goals of the university’s academic strategic plan, Illuminate, across every area of campus life. What does that mean — for Baylor, for students, and for you? Read on: The goal: To raise funds that will support new opportunities for […]
What would the Baylor experience be without the bells of Pat Neff Hall? Since the building’s completion in 1939, the bells have marked the start of classes each day and each hour. They’ve rung during the traditional freshman candlelight service at the start of the school year, welcomed alumni back during Homecoming, and brought the […]
In 1909, Baylor hosted the first collegiate homecoming celebration in the nation. This weekend, we again renew that tradition, as the Baylor Family returns to campus to “catch that Baylor spirit again,” as President Samuel Palmer Brooks famously wrote so long ago. As usual, the festivities begin in earnest Thursday night with Mass Meeting and the […]
Thousands of Baylor alumni will descend upon Waco November 1-3 for Homecoming 2018. Some will have returned every year since graduation; others will be setting foot on the Baylor campus for the first time in five, 10, even 20 years or longer. Regardless of how long it’s been since you’ve visited Baylor, there’s likely something […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers are into the World Series for the second straight year — and it’s safe to say they wouldn’t be here without a Baylor Bear’s contribution. After starting the season in the minor leagues, former Baylor standout Max Muncy was called up to the big leagues in early April as the Dodgers […]
At a Baylor sporting event, there’s a good chance you’ve participated in a green-out, gold-out or #StripeMcLane game. Did you ever stop and think about where or why this trend started? Dr. Kirk Wakefield, MBA ’81, has. More importantly, he’s also thought about the future and fundamentals of advertising and branding in sports, ticket sales, sports […]
