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.
Alumni share words of wisdom for new Baylor freshmen
On Facebook earlier this week, Baylor asked a simple question of the university’s 200,000+ followers: “What one piece of advice would you share with #Baylor freshmen on their first day of college?” Baylor alumni and others were quick to respond, sharing thousands of words worth of wisdom. Feel free to read through all their advice (and […]
With New Class Hymn, Freshmen Are “Shining Bright” in Baylor Chapel
WACO, Texas (Aug. 15, 2018) – Baylor University's annual freshman hymn, dedicated to the Class of 2022, was unveiled during over the summer during New Student Orientation. This year’s hymn, “Shining Bright,” was written by University Chaplain Burt Burleson, D. Min., with music by Truett Seminary students Joslyn Henderson and Ross Tarpley.
Baylor University Mourns the Passing of Dr. Charles Reeder, Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
Waco, Texas (Aug. 10, 2018) — Baylor University is mourning the passing of Charles E. Reeder of Waco, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, who died Aug. 8. He was 91.
Baylor Student Publications Shine a Light on Journalism Excellence
WACO, Texas (June 25, 2018) – For the eighth year in a row, Baylor University student publications claimed more than 100 awards for Focus magazine, Roundup yearbook and the Lariat newspaper and its radio and television components this year in both individual and staff awards.
M. Tennis. Around The World in Eight Days
Hopping on a plane in Dallas, starting an eight-day journey that would take them to 10 countries and 16 different airports, Brian Boland turned to Michael Woodson and asked, "Now, where are we going?"
W. Golf. Women's Golf Names Ludwig Assistant Coach
Baylor women's golf has hired Carly Ludwig as the program's assistant coach, head coach Jay Goble announced Friday.
W. Soccer. SOC Announces 2018 Fall Schedule
WACO, Texas - Baylor soccer released its 2018 fall schedule on Thursday afternoon. The slate features 10 home matches and eight matchups against 2017 NCAA Tournament foes. Three opponents ranked in the 2017 Top 20 final RPI rankings, while 10 matches will be against 2017 Top 100 RPI programs.
W. Volleyball. Bears Picked Second in Big 12 Preseason Poll
Baylor volleyball has been picked to finish second in the 2018 Big 12 Preseason Coaches' Poll, announced Thursday by the conference office.
24-7PressRelease.com: Ellen Byrd Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who
Aug. 6, 2018
Ellen Byrd, B.S.N. (Nursing) ’64, has been honored with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award from Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles. For nearly 54 years, Byrd has excelled in the field of nursing. She serves on the Dean’s Board of Baylor’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing, was named a member of LHSON’s “100 Legends on the Line” and has been recognized with numerous additional awards. In 2013, she established The Ellen Stoesser Byrd Endowed Scholarship, which is given every year to a Baylor nursing undergraduate student.
KWBU-FM (Waco/NPR): Baylor Connections – Helen Harris, Associate Professor, Diana R. Garland School of Social Work
Aug. 17, 2018
AUDIO: On this week’s episode of Baylor Connections, host Derek Smith interviews Helen Harris, Ed.D., associate professor in Baylor’s Diana R. Garland School of Social Work. One of the nation’s leading experts in loss, grief and faith, Harris shares insights into how we, individually and culturally, can better serve those dealing with loss. Baylor Connections is a weekly radio program/podcast that introduces the people behind Baylor’s teaching, research and distinct role in higher education.
KWTX-TV (Waco, Temple, Killeen/CBS): They’re back; Baylor students move in
Aug. 16, 2018
VIDEO: New Baylor students spent the last two days moving into campus housing ahead of the start of classes Monday. First-year and new transfer students began moving in on Wednesday with the help of more than 2,900 volunteers, including Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., and her husband, Brad. “I was kind of intimidated when we first pulled up but then it was super easy when everybody just grabbed an item and it was already in my room when I got there,” said one incoming freshman from California.
The Chronicle of Higher Education: College Presidents Land a New Gig: Podcasting
Aug. 16, 2018
Article about podcasts as a natural way to expand a university president’s communications mentions Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., who is a regular guest on the “Baylor Connections” podcast, which has also highlighted faculty research.
Move2BU crew welcomes Baylor’s Class of 2022
Baylor’s not the only school in the country where volunteers line up to help new students move into their residence halls — but it’s hard to believe any school does it better. Wednesday and Thursday, more than 3,300 new Baylor students (both freshmen and transfers) were helped into their new homes by more than 2,800 faculty, […]
Ranked 15th nationally, Baylor soccer ready to build on stellar season
Baylor soccer turned heads across the country last fall with a stirring postseason run that featured some of the sport’s most dramatic moments of the season. In a memorable month of November, the Bears earned their first-ever Big 12 tournament championship and reached the NCAA’s Elite Eight for the first time in program history. As […]
Alumni share words of wisdom for new Baylor freshmen
On Facebook earlier this week, Baylor asked a simple question of the university’s 200,000+ followers: “What one piece of advice would you share with #Baylor freshmen on their first day of college?” Baylor alumni and others were quick to respond, sharing thousands of words worth of wisdom. Feel free to read through all their advice (and […]
Unique class hymns welcome Baylor freshmen to campus each fall
While it’s common for incoming freshmen to be welcomed to college by campus leaders, it’s not so common for that encouragement to come in the form of a hymn — but that’s what we do at Baylor. Since 2008, each class of freshmen has received its own unique message of encouragement and hope written by University Chaplain Burt Burleson, […]
Freshmen are “Shining Bright” in Baylor Chapel
WACO, Texas (July 15, 2018) – The 11th annual freshman hymn, dedicated to the class of 2020, was unveiled during Baylor University New Student Orientation. This year’s hymn, “Shining Bright,” was written by Burt Burleson, university chaplain for Baylor’s Spiritual Life, with music by Ross Tarpley, second-year theology student and seminarian for Baylor’s Spiritual Life.
Grip Strength of Children Gives Clues about Their Future Health, Study Finds
WACO, Texas (Aug. 13, 2018) — Adolescents with a strong hand grip — an indicator of overall muscle strength — have better odds of being healthy over time, according to a two-year study of 368 elementary school children.
Baylor University Mourns the Passing of Dr. Charles Reeder, Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
Waco, Texas (Aug. 10, 2018) — Baylor University is mourning the passing of Charles E. Reeder of Waco, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, who died Aug. 8. He was 91.
Baylor University Mourns the Passing of Former Associate Professor of Museum Studies
WACO, Texas (Aug. 10, 2018) — Baylor University is mourning the death of Stephen L. Williams, Ph.D., retired associate professor of museum studies, who died July 31 in Waco. He was 70.
| Sep. 1 7:00-10:00pm | Football vs. Abilene Christian |
| Sep. 8 6:00-9:00pm | Football at UTSA |
| Sep. 15 2:30-5:30pm | Football vs. Duke |
| Sep. 22 | Football vs. Kansas |
| Sep. 29 | Football at Oklahoma |
| Oct. 1 3:30-5:00pm | Beall-Russell Lecture: Ken Burns |
| Oct. 6 | Football vs. Kansas State |
| Aug. 18 10:30am - 12:15pm | Alumni by Choice Ceremony & Reception |
| Aug. 18 6:30-8:30pm | Baylor Alumni Network Dinner - Indianapolis |
| Aug. 23 6:15-8:30pm | BWN Lubbock Scholarship Dinner with President Livingstone |
| Aug. 23 6:30-8:30pm | Baylor Education Network - Dallas Back to School Dinner |
| Aug. 25 6:00-10:30pm | Baylor Night - Frisco, Tx |
| Aug. 28 6:30-8:30pm | Baylor Alumni Network Dinner - Orlando |
| Aug. 30 6:00-9:00pm | Welcome to Houston Social for new BBA Graduates |
| Aug. 19 7:00-10:00pm | Soccer vs. Samford |
| Aug. 21 5:00-7:00pm | Volleyball vs. Green & Gold Scrimmage |
| Aug. 24 7:00-9:00pm | Volleyball vs. LSU |
| Aug. 24 7:00-10:00pm | Soccer at USF |
| Aug. 25 10:30am - 12:30pm | Volleyball vs. Texas State |
| Aug. 25 7:00-9:00pm | Volleyball vs. Marquette |
| Aug. 26 | Soccer at Florida Atlantic |
