Baylor Alumni & Friends News
Commencement 2013 continues a Baylor tradition older than most in Texas
At Baylor, commencement honors every individual, as each graduate walks the stage and hears her or her name called, one by one. (How many universities of Baylor’s size still provide such recognition?) But the event itself means something more to the collective. “By assembling together, you affirm your membership in the Baylor family through cap …
M. Basketball. MBB Adds Denver Transfer Royce O'Neale
Baylor men's basketball has signed University of Denver transfer Royce O'Neale to a Financial Aid Contract, head coach Scott Drew announced Monday.
W. Basketball. Odyssey Sims Makes Second World University Games Squad
Baylor senior point guard Odyssey Sims will represent the USA for a second time at a World University Games competition after also helping the USA to gold in the 2011 World University Games.
Deseret News: Life of Prayer: Attitudes and beliefs about prayer evolve in old age
May 19, 2013
In an article discussing the increasing spirituality among the elderly population, Wade Rowatt, Ph.D., Baylor professor of psychology and neuroscience, is quoted on the impact it can have on younger generations.
El Paso Times: Paul L. Foster School of Medicine graduates urged to make mark beyond medicine
May 18, 2013
Baylor alumnus Paul L. Foster, president and CEO of Western Refining, Inc., spoke at Texas Tech's school of medicine in El Paso, which was established in his name. He encouraged its first graduates to go above and beyond in their new medical careers.
KSAT TV: Forensic students begin somber task in Brooks County
May 19, 2013
VIDEO INCLUDED: Lori Baker, Ph.D., Baylor professor of anthropology, and her students spent last summer examining the buried bodies of unidentified immigrants in Del Rio, Texas, on behalf of their families. The group is continuing the effort, this time in Falfurrias, Texas.
Las Cruces Sun-News: Governor appoints Las Crucens to boards
May 17, 2013
New Mexico State Rep. Terry McMillan, a Baylor alumnus, was appointed to the Regional Spaceport District of Las Cruces, N.M.
Mount Olive Chronicle: Gallup chief takes on 'God and country'
May 17, 2013
Expanding on his book "God is Alive and Well: The Future of Religion in America," Gallup Poll Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport, a Baylor alumnus, talks about society's changing views on religion.
Real Clear Politics: President Obama's Incredible "Referent Power"
May 19, 2013
Curt Nichols, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science at Baylor, discusses the "referent power" of a United States president in an article that deals with possible presidential involvement in recent Washington scandals. He said that such power does not work through a command or threat, but rather through influence on those who admire, respect or identify with the President.
The Orange Leader: 25th Annual Hurricane Party honors Sheila and Walter Umphrey
May 19, 2013
Sheila and Walter Umphrey, donors to Baylor's new law center and new football stadium, are being honored Thursday, May 23, by the Beaumont and Orange County American Red Cross chapters for the couple's constant support to the community.
The Shippensburg News-Chronicle: Season for remembrance opens Sunday
May 17, 2013
Denny Eakle Terrell, retired U.S. Air Force General, vice-president of administration and finance at Shippensburg University, and Baylor alumna, will speak at a memorial day service in Newburg, Md.
Softball. Softball Falls To A&M In Regional Final
No. 18 Baylor (42-17) staved off elimination with a 9-5 win over No. 13 Texas A&M (42-16) in game one, but fell 8-0 (5) in game two to end its comeback bid on Sunday in the College Station Regional final at Aggie Softball Complex.
Softball. Softball Stays Alive With 8-4 Win Over Arizona
No. 18 Baylor (41-16) got an eight-strikeout performance from Heather Stearns to go along with 11 hits to stave off elimination with an 8-4 win over Arizona (33-26) Saturday night in College Station.
M. Golf. MG Ends Season with 10th Place Finish at Regional
The Baylor men's golf team finished tied for 10th at the NCAA Pullman Regional after shooting 1-under-par 287 in Saturday's final round at Palouse Ridge Golf Club. The Bears' season came to an end after falling five strokes shy of advancing to the NCAA Championships.
W. Soccer. Larsen Graduates With 4.0, Accepted to Med School
Dana Larsen doesn't remember setting a specific goal of graduating Magna Cum Laude with a perfect 4.0 GPA as a bio-chemistry major.
Softball. Softball Falls At A&M In Heartbreaking Fashion, 6-5
No. 18 Baylor (40-16) saw its 5-0 lead disappear in the final 1.1 innings, thanks to six runs on three home runs from No. 13 Texas A&M (41-15), capped by a walk-off home run by Nicole Morgan in the seventh to give the Aggies the 6-5 win Saturday afternoon.
Baseball. Baseball Takes Series Finale at Texas Tech, 15-8
Baylor salvaged the last game of the last Big 12 regular season series as the Bears erupted for a season-high run total in a 15-8 win over Texas Tech on Sunday afternoon at Rip Griffin Park.
General News. All-Time High 86 Baylor Student-Athletes Earn Degrees
In graduation ceremonies held at the Ferrell Center on Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, an all-time high 86 Baylor student-athletes from 15 sports earned their bachelor's (82) or master's degree (4).
Ken Starr: Spring 2013 Commencement Address
We are in a time and place of remembrance. We chose to be adorned in the centuries-old custom of cap and gown. Efficiency and cost-cutting experts might well advise: "Just send the diploma via email. Why all this pomp and circumstance? It's a lot of trouble to be here." But we do so because of one word: tradition.
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.