Naomi Skotnikov isn’t your average freshman. Sure, she’s pursuing a health science major, part of Baylor Interdisciplinary Core, and loves all things BU. But she’s also ranked No. 8 in the nation for rhythmic gymnastics (!!!) and is a current member of the USA National Team. This week, we sat down with Naomi to learn […]
The list of superlatives that the Baylor Bears carry into the 2022 football season is pretty glossy, and every fan can proudly recite them: Reigning Big 12 champions Favorites to win the Big 12 again (a program first) Ranked in the preseason top 10 This is rarified air for the Bears. But however lofty the […]
When Baylor volleyball begins the 2022 season this weekend in the Big Ten/Big 12 Challenge, they’ll do so with a talented young team poised to build on a foundation of success under head coach Ryan McGuyre. On the heels of last year’s regional run, the Bears look to reload with numerous young players stepping into […]
Baylor has quite the list of Olympic track and field stars — from C.M. King at the third modern Olympics back in 1904, to three-time gold medalist Jeremy Wariner in more recent years. But none shines brighter than Michael Johnson (BBA ’91). Where does one even begin with Johnson’s resume? Let’s start with his time […]
Get ready: Tickets for #BaylorHomecoming and #BaylorFamily Weekend go on sale — online only — this coming week: Wednesday, Aug. 3. Returning to Waco for Homecoming (Oct. 20-22)? Visit baylor.edu/homecoming to get your tickets for Pigskin Revue (the best acts from Sing 2022) and the Homecoming football game. The Class of 1972 can also make reservations for […]
Just last month, the Baylor Family celebrated President Linda Livingstone’s five-year anniversary as president. During that time, she’s led Baylor through an incredible season: R1 research recognition, a successful $1.1 billion fundraising campaign, faculty growth, campus updates, and more. President Livingstone’s leadership here at Baylor has attracted attention across higher education, leading to national leadership […]
As an assistant coach at Baylor for 18 years, Mitch Thompson was a part of some of the greatest moments in Baylor baseball history, thanks in part to his recruiting of some of the top players in program history. Now, Thompson is beginning a new chapter as the 20th head coach in Baylor Baseball history, […]
Since 2000, only 15 schools have had top-10 NBA picks in consecutive years. The list is full of names like Duke, Kentucky, Kansas — and now, Baylor. Baylor freshman Jeremy Sochan was selected at No. 9 overall in Thursday night’s NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs. He becomes the eighth first-round pick in program […]
If you’ve been a Houston sports fan at any point in the last 50 years, you’re likely familiar with John McClain (BA ’75). The hall of fame sportswriter (and Baylor grad) earned the nickname “The General” while working for the Houston Chronicle for 47 years, until his retirement earlier this spring. A Waco native, McClain’s sportswriting […]
Looking for some summer reading? Whether your interest is sports, healing racial division, or self-care, we’ve got some recommendations for you — all written by Baylor Bears! First up: The Road to J.O.Y.: Leading with Faith, Playing with Purpose, Leaving a Legacy, by Baylor men’s basketball coach Scott Drew. Drew’s rebuilding of the Baylor program has […]
