The addition of so many new schools to the Big 12 — BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF this fall; Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, and Utah in 2024 — means Baylor fans have plenty of new places to visit as they cheer on the Bears. In just a few weeks, Baylor football will visit Orlando and […]
Many Baylor fans may not realize that one of the key reporters they’re reading or watching in CBS Sports’ college football coverage is a fellow Bear — in fact, one whose work they may have read right here on campus. Less than a decade after his days writing for The Baylor Lariat, Shehan Jeyarajah (BA ’16) has […]
In 2018, a generous gift from Mark (BBA ’79) and Paula Hurd was announced that would pave the way for a new welcome center at the corner of I-35 and University Parks Drive — a new front door to campus, welcoming visitors of all kinds. After years of planning and construction, the Hurd Welcome Center […]
There’s nothing cuter (or better!) then kiddos in Baylor green and gold. Whether it’s at a football game, on campus, or a special announcement of incoming #FutureBears, we love seeing it all. So without further ado, here are some of our favorite #FutureBear photos from Baylor’s social media over the past year: Literally nothing cuter […]
Allison Dickson’s life has been anything but easy. At 15 months old, she was diagnosed with a rare form of spinal muscular atrophy called Werdnig-Hoffman disease, and her parents were told she would not live to see the age of 3. But Dickson defied all odds — not just surviving, but thriving. She graduated summa cum […]
As Baylor’s Board of Regents holds its regular summer meeting this week, seven new Regents are taking their seats at the table to start new terms. They’ll be led by a new Board Chair, William “Bill” E. Mearse (BBA ’78, MBA ’79), and a new Vice Chair, Melissa Purdy Mines (BA ’90). Mearse (pictured above […]
It certainly doesn’t feel like Fall in Texas right now, but it will be here soon. In fact, the semester begins on August 21 — less than a month from now! And while there’s always lots to love about a Baylor Fall, this year promises to raise the bar. From bear cubs to new facilities […]
When Hunter Harlow (BS ’10) graduated from Baylor with a degree in geosciences/geology, he didn’t imagine taking the road less traveled. It all started with an idea to create a cooler hat for Big Bend National Park; Sendero Hat Co. created a fun design that included a topographic map inside the bill of the hat. […]
As a child growing up in Nebraska, Richa Sirohi (BS ’18) never imagined she would pursue a career in space exploration — but a few signs were already there. Naturally curious, the daughter of immigrants found herself intrigued by how different technologies worked, and enjoyed building with Legos. In eighth grade, Sirohi was given the […]
Did you know that a Waco hotspot appeared in Food & Wine’s list of the best coffee shops in America? It’s true: in 2019, Pinewood Roasters turned heads nationally with a place on the elite list. Waco shined in the description as well: “Is Waco secretly one of the coolest places in Texas right now? […]
