Story by Dr. Eugene Baker Almost from their moment of completion, the towers atop Baylor’s first two structures became iconic symbols of the University. Designed as unique architectural features of Main Building (1886) and Georgia Burleson Hall (1887), the black slated roofs stretched upward toward the skies as if to symbolically suggest a symbiotic relationship between the […]
Story by Luke Blount Over the course of its history in Waco, Texas, Baylor University has gained a reputation as existing within its own social, political, and economic world known as the “Baylor bubble.” At times it can seem that the relationship between Waco citizens and Baylor has been a coexistence, rather than a partnership.
On a seemingly normal night, Emily and one of her roommates went to a local club instead of the movies. There, she caught the eye of an older man who convinced her to drive back to a hotel with him. Before she knew what was going on, Emily had been drugged. She was then videotaped
As a psychology major in Baylor’s College of Arts & Sciences, Arlington junior Victoria Malone is pursuing her degree with a passion for mental healthcare. She was inspired by an internship she had this semester where she worked with primary care clinics to help implement mental health care into primary care. As a result, she
Every year, thousands of prospective students and their parents tour Baylor University before making a college decision. This is where Baylor puts its best foot forward to attract undergraduates. How effective is it? We took the tour to find out. 11:45am: I arrive at the Wiethorn Undergraduate Admissions Center, having already booked my solo
After years of controversy, the Baylor Alumni Association reveals the truth behind the ongoing alumni relations fight at Baylor SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2013, dawned bright and clear on the Baylor campus. As the chimes in Pat Neff Hall struck the half hour, several students walked their dogs along Fountain Mall while a number of Baylor
In the wake of Dr. Vardaman’s passing, we asked alumni to share their stories and memories of him, and the following is a collection of those stories. We are grateful for Dr. Vardaman, and the impact he had on every single one of us. We hope these stories will make you laugh, smile and look
She started her novel while a professional writing student at Baylor, and sixteen years later the book was published. In the years between, Kelli Stuart found herself drawn into the complex history of Ukraine and its people. Like A River From Its Course is the fictionalized account of the many men and women Kelli met while
He sat in the prison cell wondering what might become of his life. Hours earlier, he was in a drunk driving accident that took someone’s life. He knew that his dreams of being a network sportscaster were over. When the news came out, he would lose his job and reputation. His star had been rising quickly
Baylor University, Baylor Line Foundation Announce Slate of Alumni-Elected Regent Candidates WACO, Texas (Feb. 21, 2018) – Baylor University, in conjunction with the Baylor Line Foundation, has announced the slate of alumni-elected Regent candidates presented for election this spring. The candidates are: William Kevin Cherry, B.A. (Business Administration) ’79, J.D. (Law) ’82, Dallas, Texas Wayne
