New Baylor Bears on the Block As we enter the school year and the weather hits its peak heat – we welcome in BU’29. This summer at Line Camp, the newest bears on the block learned a song that represents blessing for their future at Baylor – declaring it as their class anthem. Current students […]
Baylor vs. BU If you’ve ever wondered what Baylor’s logo might look like in red, here is your chance to find out. Boston University recently released a line of merchandise with a red interlocking “BU” in the middle. Baylor filed a lawsuit in Texas federal court on August 8 against Boston University for federal trademark
In Memoriam The Baylor community mourns the loss of two members: Provost Emeritus Donald D. Schmeltekop and alumnus, physician and former regent, Ronald L. Wilson, M.D. Ronald L. Wilson, M.D. (‘71), lived a life of caring for others in the Baylor and Waco community. He attended Southern Arkansas University on a basketball scholarship, before transferring
In Her Element Baylor’s journey to becoming an R1 Institution spans decades. In fact, we recently published an article about Dr. Barry Hankins’ research on Baylor’s path to our current status and those who helped get us there. Speaking of people who helped get us there, Leila Romero, Ph.D. (B.S. ‘11), an assistant professor of
Team USA Baylor basketball is already getting its reps in. With a whole new team under head coach Scott Drew, the Bears are in Germany to represent Team USA in the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games. USA is one of 16 countries being represented in the men’s basketball competition. The Bears have remained undefeated
When in Rome We have no words or “Non ho parole,” for one of the coolest discoveries Baylor has been a part of. Led by Davide Zori, Ph.D., Baylor’s principal investigator for San Giuliano Archaeological Research Project, a team of archaeologists found a rare, intact Etruscan chamber tomb outside of Rome. It is thought to
One Step Forward, Three Steps Back This week Baylor rescinded its acceptance of a $643,000 grant that would fund research on the inclusion of women and LGBTQIA+ individuals within the church. The University announced its acceptance of the grant in late June. NBC’s article on the return of the grant includes a statement from the
Off Broadway The Baylor New Play Initiative – a program that presents young playwrights with the opportunity to showcase their work and be awarded the $15,000 Kirk New Play Prize – makes its debut on September 26. In addition to the readings, the festival will include a panel that creates the opportunity for playwrights to
Edgecombe on the Rise VJ Edgecombe has made Baylor men’s basketball history during the NBA Draft. Standing tall at just 6-foot-4, Edgecombe was No. 3 overall in the draft for the Philadelphia 76ers, which makes him the highest pick for the Baylor Bears. We will be the only program in the past five years to
Pro Mundo, New Meaning Baylor and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship this week announced a partnership responding to the decline in Baptist-identifying students over the years. The University over the years has become a ‘melting pot’ for Christian denominations and recently expanded its motto, “Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana,” to include Pro Mundo, which means for the
