U.S. Navy doctor's service-oriented life has Baylor roots

Congratulations to our new Alumni by Choice. These individuals were nominated to be recognized as Baylor Alumni by Choice because of their love for and commitment to the University.

Acrobatics and tumbling ended the season the same way it has every year since 2015 — hoisting the national championship trophy. Every year, that is, except for last year when the season was abruptly halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat at Baylor University has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the international accrediting organization for the best zoos and aquariums. Baylor is the first university in the world to receive this designation and joins the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo as the only AZA-accredited zoos on higher education campuses.

Baylor researchers dramatically expand the number of colors a digital screen can display

Craig Kaiser, B.A. ’83, J.D. ’86, is a founding partner of Houston business law firm Phillips Kaiser, which recently launched The Legacy Project, a diversity initiative to make the legal profession more diverse.

Three Baylor seniors and one alumna were honored by the National Security Education program at the end of the spring semester. Amanda Sutton (University Scholar and Russian major), Anne Walker (economics, international studies) and Daniel Burch (political science) were awarded the prestigious David L. Boren Scholarship. Maria Torres, B.A. ’20, master’s candidate at the George Washington University Elliot School of International Affairs, was awarded the Boren Fellowship.

Former JPMorgan Chase & Co. executive Thasunda Brown Duckett, M.B.A. ’01, was named president and CEO of the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA).

Baylor is partnering with Topgolf Entertainment Group as the official education partner of Topgolf Waco, a single-level, community-focused venue featuring 30 climate-controlled hitting bays, classic Topgolf games, iconic virtual courses, a full-service restaurant, backyard-style lawn areas with fire pits and a mini golf course for a casual and enjoyable experience. The sponsorship agreement is the first between a university and Topgolf nationwide at this partnership level.

Former Baylor Football letterman Maurice “Mo” Linguist, B.A. ’06, M.S.Ed. ’07, was named football head coach at the State University of New York at Buffalo in early May. 

In its regular quarterly meeting in May, the Baylor Board of Regents elected seven new members and voted to approve officers and committee chairs, who also will serve on the Executive Committee, for 2021-2022.

Four Baylor alumni were named presidents of American universities during a five-week stretch this spring.

Baylor Career Center reported a surprising increase in job placement of graduating Baylor students in spring 2020 compared to spring 2019 despite an anticipated decrease due to the effect of COVID-19. 

Baylor Class Notes from 1940 through 2020s.

In March 2021, entrepreneur and TV personality Chip Gaines, B.B.A. ’98, released his latest book, published by Thomas Nelson. In it, Gaines shares keys to building relationships that pull us into a life of meaning, joy and connection.

Updates on Baylor Family and Friends.

Linda Plank, B.S.N. ’77, Ph.D., NEA-BC, began her tenure as Dean of the Louise Herrington School of Nursing in May after serving as interim dean since summer 2020. Sandeep Mazumder, Ph.D., was selected as The William E. Crenshaw Endowed Dean of Hankamer School of Business.

The Give Light Campaign surpassed a historic milestone in May — eclipsing the $1 billion mark in philanthropy given to support University initiatives and programs.
This marks an important moment as the campaign inches toward the goal of generating $1.1 billion in funding for strategic priorities outlined in Illuminate.

In June 2020, the Baylor University Board of Regents announced its unanimous approval of the “Resolution on Racial Healing and Justice,” acknowledging Baylor’s historical connections to slavery and the Confederacy and establishing the Commission on Historic Campus Representations. 

Internships often are an important part of Baylor’s transformational undergraduate education. There might be no better time for students to focus on extra- or co-
curricular professional work than in the summer. 

Baylor’s Campus has welcomed a number of architectural styles through the years, starting and ending with the red bricks and familiar steeples of Old Main.

From athletics to academics, Baylor’s profile is on the rise. More students than ever want to be a part of the Baylor experience — so much so that Baylor is preparing to welcome its largest class in the University’s 176-year history.

Baylor faculty and staff produce amazing digital content available in the form of podcasts and other online platforms. Here are a few of our recent favorites. 

Scott Drew's trademark positivity propelled by his deeply rooted faith has built a foundation for success on the court.

To all in our Baylor Family who give each year to support student scholarships, we give thanks for you.

B.B.A. ’89, M.B.A. ’99, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Their paths and disciplines are varied, but the faculty who create Baylor's academic experience are united in purpose and calling

The Baylor Alumni team has adapted hundreds of events to utilize online platforms that bring speakers, activities, presentations, gatherings and more to alumni and friends around the world.

During a year that has presented a host of challenges and redefined what we think of as normal, this past February presented Baylor and the Texas region with yet another unexpected predicament.

Journalism professor Bob Darden, B.S. ’76, who founded and directs Baylor’s Black Gospel Music Restoration Project (BGMRP), was featured in Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s latest documentary.

Mulkey leads program to 11th consecutive league title

A snapshot of how some Baylor Bears view campus through their cameras as they document their Baylor experience

B.A. ’11, Atlanta, Georgia

A third-generation Baylor graduate, Cope grew up attending All-University Sing and football games at Floyd Casey Stadium. Therefore, she was overjoyed when accepted into Baylor’s theatre performance program

From a young age, Katie Norris, B.S.F.C.S. ’08, could always be found with a camera.

Baylor professor helps shed light on the legacy of World War II hero and civil rights icon Doris Miller

B.B.A. ’82, Lubbock, Texas

Baylor shines on national television

Lightfoot soars; Women's Golf goes for five

Baylor University and Compassion International have announced the Christian Collective for Social Innovation (CCSI).

In more than a decade of playing professional basketball, Ekpe Udoh, B.S. ’11, has learned to stay flexible and adapt quickly.

Baylor University alumni and friends make significant contributions to society in many forms. 

Faculty and student nurses participate in COVID-19 vaccination efforts

Scholarship program hits significant mark

Baylor Family addresses student food insecurity

Recruiting incoming students presents opportunities for innovation and new ways to connect

Baylor Admissions professionals give insight into their conversations with future Bears

My Labs Direct provides on-site testing for Baylor faculty, staff and students

There can be no more fitting selection for the inaugural recipient of the Alumni by Choice of the Year award than Merrie Beckham, who was awarded Baylor’s first A.B.C. decree by then-Chancellor Abner McCall and then-President Herbert H. Reynolds in 1986.

Award-winning songwriter, singer and producer Brett James attended Baylor with aspirations of a career in medicine.

Working at a coffee shop is hardly the ideal first job out of college, especially for someone with a speech communication degree from Baylor.

As the son of two legacies, Timothy Head may have been destined to attend Baylor, but he earnestly looked at several other universities.

Judge Lady, one of the University's two beloved American black bears, received some good news in early January.

Renovations on track in Tidwell Bible Building

Three Baylor Family events examining the historical context of the University's founding and early years.

Honoring a son's legacy through the gift of research

Climbing three spots from last year’s rankings, Baylor tied for 76th among national universities in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list.

As Baylor plans for Christmas and the campus traditions that are so beloved by students and alumni alike, we look on this season with hope. 

Foley Named Special Advisor to President Livingstone

A note from Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D.

Baylor researchers are impacting autism treatment through behavioral therapies, empowerment of parents and teachers, cutting-edge lab research, engineering breakthroughs and more.

The man behind Dave Campbell's Texas Football has impacted the lives of countless people, including coaches, athletes, readers, fans — and fellow sportswriters.

PBS docuseries produced and co-hosted by Baylor alumnus spotlights atypical altruism in unusual areas.

After nearly five months with a campus absent of students, incoming first year standouts bring a renewed sense of energy and purpose to the fall semester.

Baylor achieved several enrollment milestones this fall, including the largest freshman class in University history and record numbers of undergraduate and graduate and graduate professional education students.

During a July 14 virtual town hall event hosted by the Baylor Black Alumni Alliance and the Baylor Alumni Latino Group, Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., announced the establishment of the Trailblazer Scholars Program. 

Crenshaw Gift Endows Hankamer School of Business Dean

Gifts from the Baylor Family provide opportunities for new programs and initiatives

A pair of No. 2 overall NFL Draft selections and a quartet of three-time All-Americans highlight the list of Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame 2020 inductees. 

Baylor's fall sports teams adjust schedules in light of pandemic.

$2 Million CPRIT Grant Brings Young Researcher Back to Alma Mater