Can you believe it? Lady, the younger of our two beloved American black bears, is turning 20! This week actually marks the birthday of both of Baylor’s favorite bears. Joy (officially Judge Joy Reynolds) turned 21 on Jan. 27, while her sister, Lady (Judge Sue Sloan), turns 20 on Jan. 31. It’s been a remarkable […]
Even amidst the pandemic, 2021 turned out to be a historic year for Baylor. As the calendar rolls over into 2022, let’s take one last look back through the lens of our favorite photos from Baylor’s official Instagram account. Here are the top 10 Baylor Instagram photos of 2021: 10. No better way to start […]
‘Tis the season to be jolly and spread some Baylor Christmas cheer! If your loved one is part of the Baylor Family, here are a few gift ideas that are certain to make them light up: 1. First up: stocking stuffers! These stack bracelets and/or this watch band are great options. 2. A tree would […]
For so many, Thanksgiving means food, football, and maybe the start of Christmas shopping. But before we get to all that, let’s remember why it’s called “Thanksgiving” — by giving thanks for some of what the blessings we, the Baylor Family, have received this year: * Getting back to normal — After a year of […]
“That Good old Baylor Line That Good old Baylor Line We’ll march forever down the years As long as stars shall shine We’ll fling our Green and Gold afar To light the ways of time And guide us as we onward go That good old Baylor Line.” A Baylor tradition that unites us all — […]
Baylor is filled with faculty, staff and administrators whose fascinating work and deep sense of mission give us plenty of worthy stories to tell. But unless you’re on campus, you can’t always hear those stories straight from the source. Enter Baylor Connections, the weekly radio show and podcast that introduces listeners to the people who […]
Baylor’s beloved American black bears, Joy and Lady, made history this weekend as the first live college mascots to send a tweet — thanks to a custom, paw-friendly Twitter app, mounted in a bear-sized wooden box placed in the Habitat. And the ladies didn’t stop at just one tweet; they were active on social media […]
1953 was the year that TV Guide debuted, the first confirmed climbers reached the top of Mount Everest, Watson and Crick determined the structure of DNA — and Walter Counts (BBA ’57) attended his first Baylor vs. Texas football game. Counts hasn’t missed once since. This weekend, Counts will attend his 69th consecutive BU-UT football […]
Since 1953, Baylor students have celebrated what is today known as “Dr Pepper Hour” — enjoying free Dr Pepper floats in Barfield Drawing Room as a time for relaxing and socializing with friends and faculty. Earlier this fall, Baylor took this beloved tradition on the road to high schools across Texas, testing out a program […]
Visiting Waco and wondering where/what to eat? One extra benefit to Waco’s growth in recent years has been the development of a true Waco food scene. Baylor alumni have played big roles in the city’s recent culinary development, as the forces behind new favorites such as Pinewood Coffee Bar, The Olive Branch, Revival Eastside Eatery, […]
