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 […]
It was his grandmother–his protector and inspiration–who inspired Dr. Dennis Myers to pursue a calling to work in the field of social work and gerontology. Now, after 43 years of service to Baylor University, Dr. Myers is retiring, starting a new chapter in his life and leaving behind a legacy that future generations of students
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Welcome to ‘Episode Seven’ of The Baylor Line’s flagship podcast, The Green Room. On this episode, host Jonathon Platt meets with Booking Producer at Bloomberg TV, Amanda Hayes Roark. Just a few years into post-grad life, Amanda has already charted an impressive path through some of the top names in journalism. From her early start
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Welcome to ‘Episode Six’ of The Baylor Line’s flagship podcast, The Green Room. In this episode, host Jonathon Platt introduces Dr. Felipe Hinojosa, the John and Nancy Endowed Chair in Latin America and Professor of History at Baylor University. Born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, Felipe brings a unique perspective shaped by his upbringing in
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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
Welcome to ‘Episode Five’ of The Baylor Line’s flagship podcast, The Green Room. In this episode, host Jonathon Platt is joined by Dr. Coretta Pittman, associate professor of English and Baylor’s new vice provost for community engagement. With warmth, clarity, and depth, Dr. Pittman discusses what it means to foster a university community that reflects
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For Dr. Michael K. Scullin, principal investigator in the Sleep Neuroscience and Cognition Laboratory, the lab’s new exhibit at the Mayborn Museum Complex exploring sleep signifies the culmination of his last decade of research at Baylor. “If you’d asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, the last thing I would have
Welcome to ‘Episode Four’ of The Baylor Line’s flagship podcast, The Green Room. In this heartfelt conversation, host Jonathon Platt sits down with his longtime mentor and personal hero, retired Director of Baylor’s Ministry Guidance Program and Professor of Religion, Dr. Jeter Basden. His leadership helped shape generations of students preparing for lives of service,
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Baylor tennis makes quite the racket Baylor women’s tennis received regional rewards from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Junior Na Dong earned Rookie of the Year – the first bear to do so since 2008! The newcomer made waves all season, finishing strong with a 15-match winning streak and proving she’s a force to watch. Baylor
Welcome to ‘Episode Three’ of The Baylor Line’s flagship podcast, The Green Room. In this episode, host Jonathon Platt sits down with two Baylor legends and authors of Soon and Very Soon, Robert Darden and Dr. Stephen Newby. This conversation isn’t just about music – it’s about the history and cultural commentary of gospel music.
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