Alumni, Parents and Friends
Baylor alumni, parents and friends share a family bond rooted in over 170 years of rich history. Whether you enjoy connecting with other Baylor alumni and parents through Baylor Alumni Network and other events in your area or through publications like Baylor Magazine, social media tools, or campus events like Family Weekend and Homecoming, your role in the family is a vital one. From young grads to members of the Heritage Club and from first-generation parents to those whose Baylor legacies go back many years and to friends new and old, this page provides you with important resources and reminders to make your Baylor connections even more meaningful.
From Baylor to the NFL to Harvard — and now to Baylor College of Medicine
Dr. Mark Adickes’ career has taken him from the o-line to the O.R. (operating room), and now the 1984 Baylor business graduate — whose resume also includes both a Super Bowl ring and a Harvard medical degree — has found a fitting new home. Last month, he joined Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) as chief of the […]
Presidential Search Listening Sessions
During the month of October, the Presidential Search Committee will host five listening sessions around the state during which you will be invited to share your thoughts regarding the qualities and experiences, both personally and professionally, Baylor’s next president should possess.
An Update from Baylor's President
As we begin another academic year at Baylor University, I want to extend my deep appreciation for your support of this remarkable institution of higher education.
New Smithsonian museum features music from Baylor’s Black Gospel Restoration Project
In less than a decade, Baylor professor Robert Darden’s mission to preserve black gospel music for future generations has grown from the basement of Moody Memorial Library to the Smithsonian Institution. This Saturday, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture opens on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The museum’s anticipated 20,000+ visitors this […]
W. Soccer. Soccer Faces Road Test at No. 4 West Virginia
Baylor soccer travels to No. 4 West Virginia for its lone match this week on Friday at 6 p.m. CT.
W. Equestrian. EQ Hosts Ninth-Annual Willis Invitational
No. 5 Baylor equestrian (1-0) will host the ninth-annual Willis Invitational tournament this weekend, running Friday, Sep. 30, through Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Willis Family Equestrian Center.
M. Tennis. Men’s Tennis Continues Fall With ITA All-American Championships
Three Baylor men's tennis players, Jimmy Bendeck, Constantin Frantzen and Max Tchoutakian, will compete in the 2016 Saint Francis Health System ITA Men’s All-American Championships, held in Tulsa, Okla., from Oct. 1-10
Cross Country. Cross Country Set For Notre Dame Invitational
Baylor's cross country teams will race in the 61st-annual Joe Piane Notre Dame Invitational at the Burke Golf Course in Notre Dame, Ind., on Friday.
ABL Advisor: Alvarez & Marsal Hires Two in Disputes and Investigations Practice
Sept. 28, 2016
Robert Lang, B.B.A. (Financial Services & Planning) ’95, was hired as managing director of global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal. Lang is also a frequent guest lecturer in the Graduate Accounting program at Baylor and serves on the Advisory Board for the Accounting and Business Law Department.
KWTX: Professor: 2016 election will be studied for decades
Sept. 28, 2016
Martin Medhurst, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Rhetoric and Communication and
professor of political science, is quoted in this article about the 2016 Presidential Election. “This is going to be an election that will be written about for years and years to come and people should pay attention to it because they probably won't hear anything like this again in their lifetimes,” Medhurst said.
Northern Ontario Business: Progress coming on North Bay recommendations for change
Sept. 28, 2016
Baylor M.B.A. students, as part of the Focus Firm program, created the Baylor report to help the city of North Bay in Ontario, Canada, become a more desirable community. North Bay received the report in June 2016 and has since taken strides to put the students’ recommendations into effect.
Star-Telegram: New History channel show built around Fort Worth’s Hull Historic
Sept. 28, 2016
Brent Hull, B.A. (History/English) ’89, is the owner of Fort Worth-based contracting company Hull Historical and the star of the new History channel series “Lone Star Restoration,” which premieres at 9 p.m. Monday on the History channel. In this article, Hull said contemporary construction practices don’t stand up to the way things were built in the past. “We need to rethink the current culture of the quick build and cheap craftsmanship. Our homes should be built to last and our homes should have character,” Hull said.
From Greek life to quidditch, Baylor student organizations offer something for everyone
Pop quiz: How many Baylor students participate in official student organizations? How many student organizations does Baylor offer? Before you guess, take into consideration all the Greek organizations and professional societies Baylor offers. Then start thinking outside the box a little bit; if you’re a Baylor student with an interest in sailing, there’s a club for that. […]
#BearsOfBaylor — “It’s probably one of the best leadership experiences anyone could have…”
“I’ve been involved in Baylor Crew for about three years… It’s probably one of the best leadership experiences anyone could have. It’s a unique experience because we’re such a large club, and we handle such a large budget. It’s taught me so much about real-world experience, how to deal with insurance, working with Campus Rec. […]
Get to know Dr. Corey Carbonara, Baylor Master Teacher
Earning the designation as a Master Teacher is a rare honor, one of the highest a Baylor professor can receive. Last month, Baylor President David Garland announced that three Baylor professors had earned the title, increasing the roll of Master Teachers who had earned this designation to 26 since the honor was first bestowed 34 years […]
#BearsOfBaylor — “It’s who you know.”
“I’ve always wanted to work in an area where I really feel like I can serve people and help people and better their lives. I got interested in politics and was like, ‘Well, I guess this is the way I can do it!’ I want to work in political communications somehow — trying to figure […]
Farrell O’Gorman Delivers the 2016 Charles G. Smith Lecture
WACO, Texas (Sept. 29, 2016) – Farrell O’Gorman, Ph.D., will deliver the 2016 Charles G. Smith Lecture at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, in room 101 of Carroll Science Building, 1401 S. Fifth St.
Notification Systems to be Tested Today at 4:00 p.m.
Due to a recent update in programming, a test of the outdoor and indoor speakers of emergency notification system will be conducted today, September 23, 2016, at 4:00 PM.
This Week at Baylor – Sept. 25-30, 2016
WACO, Texas (Sept. 23, 2016) – This week, Baylor University will host several notable speakers, lectures, concerts and events, including a performance by chamber ensemble Trio Festivale from Dublin, Ireland, and a lecture from Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian David McCullough.
Baylor Theatre to Present ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
WACO, Texas (Sept. 23, 2016) — Baylor University Theatre will present a classic musical to kick off its 2016–17 season.
| Sep. 29 11:30am - 1:00pm | BSN: Scott Drew's 2016 DFW Fast Break Luncheon |
| Oct. 12 7:00-8:30am | BBN Houston presents Bill King |
| Oct. 13 6:00-8:00pm | Acrobatics and Tumbling Dinner |
| Oct. 14 4:00-7:00pm | 50th Reunion Dinner |
| Oct. 14 5:00-7:00pm | Heritage Club Reunion Dinner |
| Oct. 14 5:00-7:00pm | Homecoming Class Reunion Buffet |
| Oct. 14-15 | Homecoming |
| Sep. 29 11:30am - 1:00pm | BSN: Scott Drew's 2016 DFW Fast Break Luncheon |
| Oct. 1 | Baylor vs. Iowa State Watch Party - Philadelphia |
| Oct. 1 | Baylor vs. Iowa State Watch Party - Dayton |
| Oct. 1 9:00am | Baylor vs. Iowa State Watch Party - San Diego |
| Oct. 1 9:00am | Baylor vs. Iowa State Watch Party - San Francisco |
| Oct. 1 10:00am | Baylor vs. Iowa State Watch Party - Albuquerque |
| Oct. 1 10:30am | Baylor vs. Iowa State Watch Party - Houston |
| Sep. 30 10:00am | Women's Equestrian vs. New Mexico State |
| Sep. 30 10:00am | Women's Equestrian vs. South Dakota St. |
| Sep. 30 1:00pm | Cross Country at Notre Dame Invitational |
| Sep. 30 6:00-9:00pm | Soccer at West Virginia |
| Oct. 1 | Men's Tennis at ITA All-American Championships |
| Oct. 1 10:00am | Women's Equestrian vs. Fresno State |
| Oct. 1 11:00am - 2:00pm | Football at Iowa State |
