Faculty & Staff News
Trio of Bears Selected to the Baseball Preseason All-Big 12 Team
WACO, Texas – Closer Luke Boyd, outfielder Jared McKenzie and catcher Andy Thomas were all tabbed to the Preseason All-Big 12 Team, the conference announced on Wednesday. The three BU selections tied for second-most by a team in the conference.
Happy birthday to THE Baylor Bears — Joy & Lady!
Can you believe it? Joy, the elder of our two beloved American black bears, is celebrating her 20th birthday today! Joy — officially Judge Joy Reynolds — was born on Jan. 27, 2001; her sister, Judge Sue Sloan (“Lady”), was born a year and four days later (Jan. 31, 2002), and so turns 19 later this […]
Baseball Completes 2021 Schedule with Non-Conference Slate
WACO, Texas – Baylor baseball and head coach Steve Rodriguez completed the 2021 schedule with the announcement of 24 non-conference games on Wednesday.
SB Finalizes 2021 Schedule
WACO, Texas – No. 18 Baylor softball released its full slate for the 2021 season, including 26 home games at Getterman Stadium, announced Wednesday morning by 21st-year head coach Glenn Moore.
Track & Field Set for Texas Tech Invitational & Multis
Baylor track & field will compete in its third meet in as many weeks as the Bears head to Lubbock, Texas, for the Texas Tech Invitational & Multis Friday and Saturday at the Sports Performance Center.
Baylor Business Professor, Alumna Earn National Science Foundation Grant to Combat Human Trafficking
WACO, Texas (Jan. 27, 2021) - A Baylor University professor and a former student have received a National Science Foundation grant to address technological challenges that face law enforcement as they try to break up illicit networks and rescue individuals caught up in human trade.
Corey Coleman (2013-15) is Program’s Only Biletnikoff Award Winner
Baylor football's bold claim of being Wide Receiver U. gained some legitimacy in 2015 when fourth-year junior Corey Coleman became the program's first winner of the Biletnikoff Award that recognizes the nation's outstanding receiver.
MBB’s Teague Named to West Award Top 10
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Baylor men's basketball senior guard MaCio Teague has been selected as one of the top 10 candidates for the 2021 Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award, as announced Tuesday by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
SB Selected No. 18 in Preseason ESPN, No. 22 in Coaches Polls
WACO, Texas – Baylor softball will open the season as the No. 18 team in the country in the 2021 ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 Preseason Poll, announced Tuesday by the national organization.
WBB’s Richards Named to Naismith National DPOY Watch List
WACO, Texas – The reigning National Defensive Player of the Year in women's college basketball was once again selected to a short list. Baylor's DIDi Richards was among 15 student-athletes put on the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List by the Atlanta Tipoff Club on Tuesday.
Baylor Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WACO, Texas (Jan. 26, 2021) - The Department of Multicultural Affairs at Baylor University will host this year's signature celebration of The Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Celebration Through Word and Song online from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27. The celebration will remain available for viewing on the Multicultural Affairs website.
Baylor's Online MBA Moves Up in 2021 U.S. News Online Rankings
WACO, Texas (Jan. 26, 2021) – Baylor University's online graduate program that leads to a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree continues to move up in the latest U.S. News 2021 Best Online Programs rankings released today.
Baylor anthropology chair’s background has made him a local leader on COVID-19 issues
“Stones, bones, and Indiana Jones.” That’s what many people think of when they hear the word “anthropology,” says Baylor anthropology department chair Michael Muehlenbein. But the discipline — better summarized as “the study of humans” is a broad field, as demonstrated by Dr. Muehlenbein’s own expertise in infectious diseases (including COVID-19). Muehlenbein came to Baylor in […]
Butler Picks Up Trio of Weekly Awards
WACO, Texas – Baylor junior guard Jared Butler was honored with a trio of weekly awards on Monday after leading the Bears to wins against No. 9 Kansas and at Oklahoma State.
MBB’s Butler Named to Cousy Award Top 10
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Baylor men's basketball junior guard Jared Butler has been selected as one of the top 10 candidates for the 2021 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award, as announced Monday by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
No. 9/9 WBB to Finish Season Series with TCU at Home
WACO, Texas – The No. 9/9 Baylor Lady Bears face TCU Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Waco on the Big 12 Now on ESPN+.