Fall is “national rankings” season in higher ed, and right out of the chute, we’ve got a good one: Baylor now ranks among the top 10 universities in the nation when it comes to social media engagement! After ranking No. 12 nationally two years ago and No. 11 overall last year, Baylor moved up to No. […]
In these turbulent times, trust is incredibly important; without it, everything falls apart. Americans want to have confidence in the foods they eat, the products they buy — and the places they learn. Morning Consult, a nationally recognized decision intelligence company, has been studying brand trust throughout 2022 to determine which names are the most […]
For students interested in science, a chemistry lab is a wonderland to explore. But for those without science backgrounds, it can be a mysterious labyrinth of equipment, beakers, cases and experiments that require precision and expertise. Imagine yourself as a student hungry to learn and participate — and consider how difficult it would be to do […]
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 […]
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 […]
Before the pandemic, online shopping was a convenience. During the pandemic, it became a necessity, challenging even the largest of retailers to rethink their web presence. It’s no surprise that during such a transformational time a Baylor grad would be called upon to lead. In April, Walmart named John D. Rainey (BBA ’93, MBA ’95) […]
A recent accounting of the 20 most sought-after colleges in the country — the schools students are most eager to attend — lists Baylor at No. 13 in the nation, alongside such schools as UCLA, Stanford and Florida (and ahead of schools like Harvard, Miami and Michigan). And this isn’t just one person or publication’s […]
Jack Harper (BBA ’93) and his wife, Shelley (BBA ’92), met while each was earning a business degree at Baylor. Jack spent his first few years after graduation working in finance before the couple moved to Shelley’s hometown of Midland, and Jack entered the oil and gas industry. The rest, as they say, is history. […]
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 […]
Another academic year is coming to its end: final grades being posted, books returned, students walking the stage — and Baylor professors being honored! Here’s a look at this year’s professors of the year: The Collins Outstanding Professor Award, which is voted on by the outgoing senior class, includes a $10,000 cash prize for the […]
