Baylor Regents Approve On-Campus Track and Field Stadium, Move Forward in Design Development for New School of Business Building

WACO, Texas (May 17, 2013) - At their spring meeting today, the Baylor University Board of Regents approved construction of phase one of a new on-campus track and field stadium and voted to move forward in developing the design for the proposed new School of Business building.

PRWeb: Voices Against Brain Cancer Commends Young Brain Tumor Patient for her Appearance on Popular Trivia Game Show

May 11, 2013
Voices Against Brain Cancer commended Baylor University student Taylor Roth for representing her school in the College Championship on the popular game show "Jeopardy" despite suffering from a brain tumor.

Hotel Interactive: Pegasus Solutions Names Temple Weiss CFO

May 9, 2013
Pegasus Solutions, the largest processor of electronic hotel transactions, has named Baylor graduate Temple Weiss chief financial officer. Weiss earned a bachelor's degree in business with a concentration in management and international business from Baylor's Hankamer School of Business.

ABC News Radio: "The Voice Recap: Live Playoffs Continue with Blake and Shakira's Teams

May 8, 2013
Baylor sophomore Holly Tucker performs LeAnn Rimes hit "How Do I Live" in the next round of competition on NBC's The Voice. In a backstage look, Team Blake leader Blake Shelton reassured Tucker, a member of the Baylor marching band, that she belongs on the show.

Baseball. Missed Scoring Chances Cost Baseball at Texas Tech

Baylor had runners in scoring position in six of the first seven innings and outhit Texas Tech 12-8 but failed to take advantage in a 7-1 loss on Friday evening at Rip Griffin Park.

Softball. No. 18 Softball Blanks Arizona, 7-0

No. 18 Baylor (40-15) jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first and cruised on the arm of Whitney Canion to a 7-0 win over Arizona (32-25) in the opening game of the NCAA College Station Regional Friday afternoon.

M. Golf. Men's Golf Jumps to 10th at NCAA Regional

The Baylor men's golf team moved up two spots to 10th place after shooting 3-under-par 285 in Friday's second round of the NCAA Pullman Regional at Palouse Ridge Golf Club.

Track. Regents Approve On-Campus Track and Field Stadium

At their spring meeting today, the Baylor University Board of Regents approved construction of phase one of a new on-campus track and field stadium.

ABC News: 19 Foods That Boost Health and Happiness

May 16, 2013
Darryn S. Willoughby, Ph.D., a Baylor associate professor in Baylor's department of health, human performance and recreation, gives tips about healthy foods. Willoughby also is the director of the Exercise and Biochemical Nutrition Laboratory at Baylor. (See page 4 of the link)

Baylor Regents Approve On-Campus Track and Field Stadium, Move Forward in Design Development for New School of Business Building

Breaking Travel News: Pegasus Solutions names new CFO

May 15, 2013
Pegasus Solutions has named Temple Weiss as chief financial officer. Weiss earned his bachelor's degree in business with a concentration in management and international business at Baylor University.

Detroit Free Press: Students create devices to help disabled veterans

May 16, 2013
Nineteen engineering students from Baylor joined nursing and engineering students at the University of Detroit - Mercy (UDM) to design, build, and deliver devices that meet specific needs of three disabled veterans. The three yearlong projects were sponsored by the Kern Family Foundation to promote teamwork between universities and to encourage an entrepreneurial mindset among engineering students. Seven Baylor students traveled to Detroit to deliver their products: Tara Davis, Lauren Hurley, Gabrielle Lalou, Kyle Martin, Rebekah Pflieger, Katie Pyron and Adam Rogg. Other Baylor students contributing to the projects are Cason Cole, Ray Dudgeon, Christopher Duncan, Trevor Hogoboom, Rob Jochetz, Miles Landry, Jared Milhoan, Arryss Mills, Blake Niccum, Paige Slavik, Stephen Warner and Kelby Villarreal.

Baylor professors of the year represent business, English and religion

Each year, Baylor honors three professors with major awards based on slightly varying criteria. The senior class annually votes to determine the Collins Outstanding Professor Award. For the seventh time in the last 10 years, the Collins Award winner is also a Baylor graduate; this year’s recipient is Tim Thomasson, BBA ’91, MBA ’92, a …

Baylor alum concludes nine seasons on ‘The Office’ with series finale tonight

Eight years ago this spring — while this fall’s incoming college freshmen were finishing up fourth grade — NBC debuted a new sitcom based on a British hit. Tonight, The Office signs off with its series finale, finishing its run as one of the signature comedies of the last decade. With it, we say goodbye …

Happy 10th anniversary, North Village! A look at what’s next for residence halls at Baylor

Ten years ago this week, Baylor broke ground on what would become the North Village Residential Community, the first new residential community at Baylor in nearly 40 years. Three years later, the university unveiled Brooks Village (which includes both Brooks Residential College and Brooks Flats). This fall, another new residential community, East Village, will open …

Men’s tennis reaches 12th straight Sweet 16 to headline spring sports’ success

The spring semester is rapidly drawing to a close, which means it’s postseason time for Baylor’s spring sports. After winning the Big 12 Conference regular season title (the program’s 11th in 14 years) and advancing to the finals of the Big 12 tournament, Baylor men’s tennis won its first- and second-round NCAA tournament matches over …

Baylor Mourns Passing of Former Regent, Health Center Physician

WACO, Texas (May 17, 2014) - Former Baylor University Regent and current Baylor Health Center physician Dr. Red Covington of Waco passed away May 14 in Waco after a brief illness. He was 75.

Baylor Regents Approve On-Campus Track and Field Stadium, Move Forward in Design Development for New School of Business Building

WACO, Texas (May 17, 2013) - At their spring meeting today, the Baylor University Board of Regents approved construction of phase one of a new on-campus track and field stadium and voted to move forward in developing the design for the proposed new School of Business building.

East Campus Traffic Advisory

Parking on east side of campus will be at a minimum during the summer due to several construction and maintenance projects.

Application deadline for Faculty in Residence positions approaching

Applications for fall Faculty in Residence positions are due May 31.