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Baylor Mourns Passing of Student

Aug 8, 2016

WACO, Texas (Aug. 8, 2016) – Baylor University is mourning the passing of student Jared Frame, who died Aug. 4 in Arizona from complications of an unexpected illness.

Truett Seminary Names New Director of the Kyle Lake Center for Effective Preaching, Announces $1.25 Million Grant to Baylor from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Support Truett Preaching Initiative

Oct 24, 2023

WACO, Texas (Oct. 24, 2023) - Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary has announced the appointment of Jared E. Alcántara, Ph.D., as director of the Kyle Lake Center for…

1980s

Dec 5, 2021

Doug Myers, BBA ’80, is senior vice president and the market manager for Associated Bank’s wealth management line of business in Chicago. This includes private banking, investment management,….

From a National Title to the NBA

Aug 4, 2021

Davion Mitchell, Jared Butler selected in 2021 NBA Draft.

Outstanding Athlete

Jul 12, 2021

Jared Butler was named the 2020-2021 Big 12 Athlete of the Year, becoming the fifth Baylor student-athlete to win this honor.

Cory Dickman, Waco Escape Rooms

Jun 10, 2016

Baylor grad returns to Waco to live out his college dream.

Consensus all-American Jared McKenzie leads Baylor baseball into 2022 season

Feb 16, 2022

Baseball fans love statistics, so here at the opening of a new Baylor baseball season, let’s start with some trivia: Who is Baylor’s all-time batting average leader? Long-time Baylor fans…

Truett Seminary Names New Director of the Kyle Lake Center for Effective Preaching, and Baylor University Receives a $1.25 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Oct 20, 2023

WACO, Texas (October 23, 2023) - Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Jared E. Alcántara, PhD, professor of preaching and the holder of the…

October BaylorPLUS Salutes

Nov 1, 2024

Truett Seminary Faculty Member Receives Grant to Complete Biography on 20th Century African American Preacher

Feb 2, 2022

Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary is pleased to share that Dr. Jared E. Alcántara, Associate Professor of Preaching and Holder of the Paul W. Powell Endowed Chair in…

BU alum’s latest film, “The Little Things,” stars Denzel Washington, Remi Malek & Jared Leto

Jan 28, 2021

In a film career that’s spanned three decades, Baylor alum John Lee Hancock (BA ’79, JD’ 82) has written and/or directed such hit movies as The Blind Side, The Rookie, and Saving Mr…

Meet Baylor’s Online MBA Class of 2022

Apr 1, 2022

Five upcoming graduates look back at their time in the Online MBA program and forward to the next chapter in their careers.

Macabre Music Will Fill Baylor’s Jones Concert Hall on Halloween

Oct 26, 2017

WACO, Texas (Oct. 26, 2017) — Mystery and mastery will merge at Baylor University as the School of Music presents its 27th Halloween concert, giving organ students the chance to display their talent…

In Memoriam: 1980s-2010s

Jun 1, 2020

Rose Elise Grossenbacher, BA ’81, was born in Savannah, Georgia on October 9, 1958 to Margie Hackbarth Grossenbacher and Clyde Rudolph Grossenbacher. She died peacefully, surrounded by her family on…

Continuing a Legacy

Nov 3, 2023

This fall, Jared E. Alcántara, Ph.D., professor of preaching and holder of The Paul W. Powell Endowed Chair in Preaching at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, was named director of the Kyle Lake…

Digital Dementia: Does Technology Use by ‘Digital Pioneers’ Correlate to Cognitive Decline?

Apr 14, 2025

A new study in Nature Human Behavior reveals that digital technologies are associated with reduced cognitive decline versus the assumed correlation to dementia.

“We’re here for His glory”: Baylor men’s hoops earns spot in NCAA Final Four

Mar 30, 2021

It wasn’t a dream; Baylor men’s basketball is, indeed, headed to the Final Four. We’ve gotten used to sustained excellence from the program under head coach Scott Drew, whose teams…

Baylor in the News – April 24-30, 2022

May 1, 2022

WACO, Texas (May 1, 2022) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in national and local media stories as they shared their thoughts and expertise on how Baylor students are…

Baylor Sophomore Receives Critical Language Scholarship to China

Feb 28, 2011

Baylor University sophomore Jared Strickland, an Asian studies major from Waynesboro, Miss., has received the

Baylor in the News – Sept. 22-28, 2024

Sep 29, 2024

A survey finding that Gen Z men are now more religious than Gen Z women, singing through hormonal cycles and why Central Texas is under a cricket invasion are some of the topics Baylor University…

What Should I Be Reading? (2023-24)

Jan 30, 2024

For this issue of?The Cord, we asked Matthew D. Kim, PhD, professor of Practical Theology and Raborn Chair of Pastoral Leadership, to provide a Top 10 reading list.

Truett News

Feb 1, 2023

New Seminary Staff Welcomed

From December 2021 to November 2022, Truett Seminary welcomed a number of new staff members including:

Emma Beaird, Manager of Recruitment

Bridgette Boggess, Kyle Lake Center…

Bears on Mission: 2018 Spring Break Missions Recap

Jul 20, 2018

An overview of the ways Baylor Missions engaged the world over spring break.

Semper Pro Musica Students Perform in New York City

Jun 4, 2018

WACO, Texas (June 4, 2018) – Baylor University School of Music student winners of the 2018 Semper Pro MusicaSolo and Chamber Music Competition, which includes 14 soloist and four chamber groups,…

In Memoriam

Jul 1, 2018

In Memoriam

Jan 1, 2019

1930s

Effie Mae Davis, BA ’39, of San Antonio died Sept. 3. She was born in San Antonio,Texas on May 17,1919 The only child of Tom Petriny and Effie Williams Petriny. A resident of Highland Park area…

INSIDER: Contagious: Why Things Catch On

Mar 1, 2014

Understanding how to push your products, services, and ideas to catch on is essential for success. To do so, users need to discover how to...

Essay Winners Announced!

May 12, 2025

The 2025 Annual Student Writing Prize essay prompts focused on Policy Analysis and Critical Reflection, with winners chosen by faculty members!

Baylor Law School’s Transactional Practice Lab Hosts Annual Transactional Competition

Mar 5, 2025

Baylor Law School students recently put their transactional skills to the test in this year’s Transactional Practice Lab Competition, where they drafted, negotiated, and finalized a complex asset…

Bear Cub Corner

Jul 1, 2016

Carolyn Grace Akin, born Sept. 20, 2015, to Rachel and Paul Akin, BBA ’99, of Frisco, TX. Carolyn is their third child. Contact at paul.akin@gmail.com. 

Alek Roman Alcantar, born Oct. 19, 2015,…

Baylor Trombone Quartet Wins National Competition

Jan 16, 2014

WACO, Texas (Jan. 16, 2014) - The Baylor School of Music trombone quartet, appropriately named "Bearbones," recently won the Eastern Trombone Workshop's National Trombone Quartet Competition. The…

Baylor Theatre Stages Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'

Sep 20, 2006

Baylor Theatre will present William Shakespeare's Hamlet at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26-30 and 2 p.m. Oct. 1 in the Mabee Theatre of the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center.

Baylor in the News – Feb. 4-10, 2024

Feb 11, 2024

WACO, Texas (Feb. 11, 2024) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in national and local media stories about religion and criminal justice, common solar eclipse questions…

Bear Cub Corner, Spring 2019

Apr 1, 2019

Carson Joel Abernathy born April 24, 2018, to Daniel and Emily Phillips Abernathy, BBA ’11, MTax ’11, of Austin.

Elias Michael Acosta born Nov. 2, 2018, to Dr. Nick, BSEd ’09, and Yanin Gonzalez…

Bears in High Demand

Sep 6, 2024

Ja’Kobe Walter and Yves Missi heard their names called in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft, marking the first time in program history two Bears were selected in the first round of the same draft…

Baylor Theatre Presents "Six Characters in Search of an Author"

Apr 24, 2006

Baylor Theatre will put on "Six Characters in Search of an Author" beginning at 7:30 p.m. April 25-29. Matinees will be presented at 2:00 p.m. April 29-30 at the Mabee TheaSter at the Hooper-…

Baylor in the News – April 9-15, 2023

Apr 16, 2023

WACO, Texas (April 16, 2023) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in national and local media stories as they shared their thoughts and expertise on how ancient…

LHSON's 10th and Final Going for the Gold Gala - Raises Over $1 million for nursing student scholarships

Apr 30, 2022

On Saturday, April 30, 2022, The Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON), hosted 600 guests at The Dallas Renaissance for its 10th and final Going for the Gold Gala, raising…

Baylor members and graduates made many contributions to SUSY 2021

Aug 28, 2021

Many current members and recent graduates made contributions to the 28th International Conference on Supersymmetry and Unification of Fundamental Interactions (SUSY 2021) held virtually over August…

Presidential Perspective - May 13, 2021

May 13, 2021

It took me a few days, but I finally recovered from six Commencement ceremonies over three days as we recognized the Classes of 2020 and 2021 last week at McLane Stadium.

Baylor Theatre to Present 'The Shape of Things'

Mar 8, 2007

Baylor Theatre will debut Neil LaBute's contemporary drama, "The Shape of Things," at 7:30 p.m. March 21-24 and 2 p.m. March 25 and April 1 in Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center Theatre 11.

In Memoriam

Oct 1, 2020

Class Notes

Oct 1, 2015

'39

Deanie (Copeland) Chastain, BBA '39, of Woodway, TX, was featured in the May 2015 issues of Senior Connectionmagazine. At age 96, she enjoys designing and making her own clothes, which she has….

Libraries Launch State-of-the-Art Studios, Expanded Academic Video Production Team to Support Faculty’s Growing Curricular Needs

Oct 30, 2024

Facility offers wide range of assisted and self-directed recording options for faculty, support for new ways to integrate video into coursework and more

Baldree and Rowley Claim Victory in Baylor Law School’s 2024 Dawson & Sodd Moot Court Competition

Oct 1, 2024

On Monday, September 30, Baylor Law School celebrated the conclusion of the 2024 Dawson & Sodd PLLC Moot Court Competition. After an engaging final round, Respondents Cagan Baldree and Michael Rowley…

LHSON Pinning & Recognition Ceremony May 2024

May 17, 2024

In the spirit of commemorating the success of our 2024 graduates, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) hosted a Pinning and Recognition Ceremony on Friday, May 12, 2024…

Baylor’s Truett Seminary Announces New Associate Professor of Preaching

Mar 14, 2024

Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary announced today that Tyshawn Gardner, PhD, will join the Seminary as associate professor of preaching beginning in the fall of 2024.

Presidential Perspective - February 8, 2024

Feb 8, 2024

Judging by my calendar, the semester is definitely in full gear. I have a feeling that most all of you can relate, but here’s something to look forward to … Spring Break is only 22 days away!

Faculty (2023-24)

Jan 30, 2024

Baylor’s Davion Mitchell goes No. 9 overall in 2021 NBA draft, 1 of 4 Bears going pro

Jul 30, 2021

Baylor basketball’s historic year continued Thursday night, as the reigning national champions had two players selected in the NBA draft (and two more sign pro contracts afterwards). Davion…

Sports Briefs

Apr 1, 2019

London Establishes Baylor Quarter-Mile Record at NCAA Indoors

Senior Wil London earned All-America honors in the 400 meters at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in early March.

He placed…

In Memoriam

Oct 12, 2018

News Briefs

Oct 4, 2013

Engineering students create devices for veterans, disabled

Over the past year, 19 Baylor engineering students worked with nursing and engineering students at the University of Detroit-Mercy to design,…

Baylor/CASPER Graduate Students Earn Prestigious Fellowships

Jun 19, 2012

Baylor Welcomes September Chapel Speakers

Sep 2, 2009

Musicians, inspirational speakers and business professionals will be among those speaking or performing for September Chapel at Baylor University in Waco Hall.

Presidential Perspective - February 6, 2025

Feb 6, 2025

I talk often about the fact that the Baylor Family is made up of many members with different backgrounds and experiences that enable a wide range of contributions to the world. I believe our ability…

Alumni News - September 2024

Oct 2, 2024

Baylor Law School is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of Baylor Lawyers. This information highlights the professional and personal successes of our graduates, showcasing the impact they are…

Supporting the Church of Tomorrow

Sep 25, 2024

As a significant part of the work done to further the learning environment at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, faculty and staff are pioneering initiatives funded by grants to shape the future…

Supporting the Church of Tomorrow

Aug 20, 2024

Truett Faculty are Using Funding to Support the Church

Presidential Perspective - April 4, 2024

Apr 4, 2024

This Monday is a BIG DAY – not just for Baylor, but for the greater Waco community and beyond – as we experience the total solar eclipse. This will be the last total solar eclipse of the century…

5 Things You Need to Know About the Total Solar Eclipse and Diadeloso

Apr 2, 2024

The Total Solar Eclipse and Diadeloso on the Baylor University Waco campus are less than one week away on Monday, April 8. Here are five important things to know about the events.

Diadeloso and the Solar Eclipse FAQ

Mar 20, 2024

Baylor University will celebrate Diadeloso on Monday, April 8, the same day as the total solar eclipse. While much of Dia will be the same, there are some changes and additions you should be aware of…

Presidential Perspective - November 2, 2023

Nov 2, 2023

It’s hard to believe that almost two years have passed since we celebrated our attainment of Research 1 (R1) status. This designation has proven to be a springboard to even greater research growth…

‘Defending National Champs’: Baylor men’s hoops ready to defend their title

Nov 9, 2021

Have seven months really passed since that magical April night when the Baylor men’s basketball team hoisted the trophy and etched their name in history with a decisive national championship…

Baylor men’s hoops to play for the national championship!

Apr 3, 2021

Baylor men’s basketball is headed to the national championship!!!!! Before we continue, take a minute and let that sink in. Then, consider this — head coach Scott Drew’s squad just…

Baylor men’s basketball earns first-ever No. 1 seed in NCAA tournament

Mar 15, 2021

Nine times under head coach Scott Drew, Baylor men’s basketball has heard its name called on Selection Sunday for an NCAA Tournament bid — but for the first time in program history,…

Truett's New Ph.D. in Preaching a One-of-a-Kind Program

Nov 18, 2019

Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary welcomed its first class of Doctor of Philosophy in Preaching students.

Behind-the-Scenes: How Baylor's Department of Public Safety Keeps Bears Safe Abroad

Sep 16, 2019

WACO, Texas (Sept. 16, 2019) – The world is a place begging to be explored, especially by Baylor University students who complete coursework abroad or impact communities through global missions.

Baylor Mission Teams Provide Harvey and Hunger Relief, as Well as Respite Care to Many in Texas

Mar 16, 2018

Three Baylor University mission teams served in Texas over spring break to provide relief for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, as well as by hunger, homelessness and many other circumstances. More…

Downtown Waco Alumni Merchants

Mar 31, 2017

(If a Baylor alum who owns a shopping or dining or entertainment destination in the downtown area isn’t included on the following list and would like to be added, please contact us at magazine@baylor…

In Memoriam

Oct 1, 2016

1930s

Sara Cunningham Coleman, BA '39, of Havana, FL, died April 7 at age 99. She taught at Baylor, where she met and married Charles Foster "Froggie" Coleman, BA '38, in 1939. They were active at…

Baylor Music Students Named as Finalist in International Series of Competitions

May 1, 2013

WACO, Texas (May 1, 2013) - In a series of competitions that drew musicians from around the world, three Baylor students have been named finalists of the International Trombone Association's Solo …

Baylor Law School's One-of-a-Kind Top Gun Tournament Deemed Great Success

Jun 9, 2010

Only 24 hours to prepare a case. Sitting state and federal judges presiding at every round. A $10,000 winner-take-all cash prize. Baylor Law School's inaugural National Top Gun Mock Trial Competition…

Baylor University Trombone Choir Receives International Recognition

Feb 19, 2010

Baylor University Trombone Choir has been named runner-up in the international Emory Remington Trombone Choir Competition, sponsored by the International Trombone Association, said Dr. William V. May…

News

Aug 21, 2024

Truett Seminary Names New Director of the Black Church Studies Program

February 1, 2024– Truett Seminary announced the appointment of Jamal-Dominique Hopkins, PhD, associate professor of Christian…

Bear Cub Corner – Summer 2024

May 10, 2024

Sarah Grace Berry, born June 15, 2023, to Christian Berry, BBA ’13, and Katie Foto Berry in Oklahoma City. Other Baylor Bears in the family are her great-grandmother Mary Jane Richards Berry, BSN ’92…

Truett News (2023-24)

Jan 30, 2024

Celebrating 20 Years of ECCO: Gale-ASECS Fellows Forge New Paths in Eighteenth-Century Studies with Digital Humanities

Dec 7, 2023

Digital Humanities methods are used for this fellowship to further expand the research of eighteenth-century studies. Dr. Daniel Watkins was one of the five scholars who used an ECCO lab to advance…

Bear Cub Corner - Fall 2023

Aug 23, 2023

Sadie Jane Arnold, born March 9 to Ben Arnold and Katie Arnold, BA ’05. Sister and brother are Zoey and J.P.

Elle Marie Barton, born Nov. 14, 2022, to James Barton and Lorrin Kidd Barton, BSEd ’16, in…

Provost's Newsletter - July 2022

Jul 11, 2022

Our August commencement ceremony is a big event for our graduate students. On August 13th, nearly five hundred graduate students will be receiving their degrees. Baylor’s graduate programs have grown…

Culture of JOY leads Baylor men’s basketball to first Big 12 title

Mar 3, 2021

Shout it from the rafters — Baylor men’s basketball is the 2020-21 Big 12 Conference champion! The Bears beat No. 6-ranked West Virginia on the road Tuesday — in overtime …

Bear Cub Corner

Jul 1, 2019

Rosalie Evangeline Bellows born March 8 to Brandon, BA ’07, and Sarah Warner Bellows, BM ’10, of Del Valle, TX. Sister is Elsie. Rosalie is the niece of Stevie, BS ’13, and Carli Miller Warner, BA ’1…

Baylor Mission Teams Provide Harvey and Hunger Relief, as Well as Respite Care to Many in Texas

Mar 16, 2018

WACO, Texas (March 16, 2018) – Three Baylor University mission teams served in Texas over spring break to provide relief for those affected by Hurricane Harvey, as well as by hunger, homelessness and…

Ceremonial Line Run Creates Memories

Jan 1, 2018

Generations of Baylor Women Celebrate 

Oct. 28, 2017, is a gold-jersey day in University history. 

That is the day Baylor alumnae who were first-year students from 1970 to 1994—when…

Baylor Named a “Great College to Work For” for the 7th Straight Year

Oct 25, 2017

For the 7th consecutive year, Baylor University was named a “Great College to Work For” according to a survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The results are based on a survey of 232 colleges…

Bear Cub Corner

Dec 18, 2012

Ian, BA '03, and Meredith Corbly Brewer, BA '05, MSEd '06, welcomed son Beckett Corbly Brewer on July 2. He joins big brother William in cheering for the Bears all the way from Kentucky.

Jeff, BA '00,…

Baylor Names New Distinguished Professor in Philosophy

May 2, 2006

Dr. Jon Kvanvig, chair of the department of philosophy at the University of Missouri, has been named Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Baylor University. The position he will fill was held by…

Baylor Track Star Goes For Gold Monday Night

Aug 22, 2004

Baylor University junior Jeremy Wariner goes for the gold medal in the 400 meters Monday night at the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. A watch party will be held at 6 p.m. at Damon's in the Hilton…

EnJOY it — the Baylor Bears are NCAA champions!!!!

Apr 5, 2021

Eighteen years ago, it all began with a simple press conference. Now, here we are: the Baylor Bears are the 2020-21 NCAA men’s basketball national champions!!!! In what was billed as a “h…

The 5 best Baylor alumni in NBA history

Feb 5, 2021

The NBA traces its founding to 1946, when a group of hockey owners decided to start a basketball league. Three years later, that league merged with another entity, and the “National Basketball…

Baylor Community Comes Together As Tragedy Unfolds

Sep 13, 2001

A river of tears flows through the Baylor campus. Tears of grief, sorrow, mourning, heartache, shock, horror, indignation and outrage. Tuesday's terrorist attack on America has left many members in…

Ceremonial Groundbreaking of Memorial to Enslaved Persons Highlights Baylor Board of Regents Meeting

Feb 23, 2024

Gathering on Baylor University’s historic Founders Mall alongside members of the University and Waco communities, the Baylor Board of Regents concluded its regular quarterly meeting today with a…

University Strategic Planning Process

Apr 5, 2023

Now is the time for us – together as a campus community – to begin considering the next chapter in our University’s strategic planning process as we look beyond Illuminate in our ongoing…

Baylor Theatre’s ‘Once’ pulls back curtain to display romance, music in Dublin

Feb 9, 2023

The doors of the Mabee Theatre will soon swing wide for Baylor Theatre’s fourth production this season. “Once,” based on the 2007 film of the same name, is a musical with a cast who sing, dance and…

Truett Seminary Hosts National Preaching Conference Nov. 15-17

Nov 3, 2022

WACO, Texas (Nov. 3, 2022) - The Kyle Lake Center for Effective Preaching at Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary will present the third annual National Preaching Conference on…

Bear Cub Corner

Oct 3, 2022

Caroliña Jacqueline Carr, born April 28, to Fabian Carr and Rachel Sarabia, BA ‘99, of San Antonio. Big sister is Olivía Raquél Carr.

Abel Ezra Carrasquillo, born Feb. 17 to Manuel E.…

Provost Honors Faculty Members as 2022-2023 Baylor Fellows

Sep 20, 2022

WACO, Texas (Sept. 20, 2022) – Ten Baylor University faculty members have been selected by Provost Nancy Brickhouse, Ph.D., to serve as 2022-2023 Baylor Fellows for their excellence in teaching and…

Baylor in the News – April 4-10, 2021

Apr 11, 2021

WACO, Texas (April 11, 2021) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in national and local media stories as they shared their thoughts and expertise on Baylor men’s…

Sports Briefs

Jun 1, 2020

Mulkey Named to Basketball Hall of Fame; Four Bears Taken in NFL Draft; Lady Bears Trio Named All-Americans ...

This Week at Baylor: Nov. 17-23, 2019

Nov 14, 2019

WACO, Texas (Nov. 14, 2019) — This week, Baylor University will host guest speakers across various academic disciplines from entrepreneurship to political science, as well as multiple film screenings…

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