Pursuing Speech Pathology – Allie Gamble
Allie Gamble has a long-standing connection to Baylor University. As a sixth-generation Baylor Bear, Allie has grown up attending home football games and participating in Homecoming celebrations for years
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Kirk Watson’s Return: The Baylor Grad Is Back In the Austin Mayor’s Chair
A little piece of Baylor took the Austin spotlight as alumnus Kirk Watson (’80, JD ’81) was elected mayor of the Lone Star State’s capital in a tight run-off election at the end of 2022 between two experienced Travis County Democrats. Watson, a former state senator and now Austin’s new mayor, was selected by
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Life Lessons from Professors: Grace Craighead
Originally from Missouri, she has two siblings: a brother and an identical twin sister. In high school, Grace was very involved in organizations (student council, FCA, prom committee, VP) and sports (golf, basketball, soccer). She had success in writing throughout high school by winning essay contests; this made her want to major in Journalism. Grace,
A Student’s Journey from Injury to Passion: Grafton Craighead
Meet Grafton Craighead. Growing up, she was no stranger to Baylor University. Baylor is a family tradition for Grafton; both of her parents attended Baylor, and her older brother graduated from Baylor this past year. Both Grafton and her identical twin sister are undergraduate students at Baylor, planning to graduate in 2025. Originally from Jefferson
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Never Giving Up: Dylan Boyd
Dylan grew up in Parker, Texas. With many family members attending Baylor, Dylan knew it was pretty clear that he would at least be considering Baylor. What motivated his final decision, though, was his acceptance into the Baylor Business Fellows program. Dylan has been a Baylor sports superfan since he was young, but he
The Busiest, Craziest Time To Be A College Student
Baylor Homecoming has been in my life since I can remember. Having alumni parents, I have been raised to bleed green and gold, which entails going back to campus in October for homecoming festivities. Now, as a student, I realize the hype and get to experience the weeklong celebration in such a different way.
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Fulfilling Childhood Dreams: Alexandra Laurence
Alexandra Laurence fell in love with college football at an early age. She grew up going to games and cheering on the Bears. As a fourth generation Baylor Bear with multiple relatives playing on the Baylor football team, it was easy for Alexandra to want to be a part of it all. Over the
Moments in History at Baylor: Anna Dusek
A senior interior design major from White Oak, Anna Dusek, chose Baylor before she chose her major. As a fourth generation bear, Anna says that she never felt pressure from her family to attend Baylor; they just simply showed her the kind of experience she could have that they had experienced themselves. Anna first
From Obscurity to a Nobel Prize Nomination
Corbevax, a low-cost coronavirus vaccine created in Houston by two Baylor scientists, could be a better weapon against Covid-19 by reaching the unvaccinated in poorer countries.
