The 10 most beautiful spots on Baylor’s beautiful campus
It’s hard to imagine a more beautiful campus than Baylor’s, with its mix of classic (and modern) architecture, abundant greenery and generous open spaces all across campus. In no particular order,...
View ArticleYour best BaylorProud photos from Summer 2021
One of the things we look forward to every summer is seeing all the amazing places Baylor Bears fling their green and gold. With COVID-19 restrictions loosened (even if only temporarily), it was...
View Article99 things to see and do during #BaylorHomecoming
Thousands of Baylor alumni descend upon Waco each fall for Homecoming. Some have returned every year since graduation; others are setting foot on the Baylor campus for the first time in five, 10, even...
View ArticleWhere do Waco’s culinary trendsetters go for our city’s best meal?
Visiting Waco and wondering where/what to eat? One extra benefit to Waco’s growth in recent years has been the development of a true Waco food scene. Baylor alumni have played big roles in the city’s...
View ArticleDr Pepper Hour Tour takes a beloved Baylor tradition on the road
Since 1953, Baylor students have celebrated what is today known as “Dr Pepper Hour” — enjoying free Dr Pepper floats in Barfield Drawing Room as a time for relaxing and socializing with friends and...
View ArticleBU grad has attended every Baylor-Texas football game since 1953
1953 was the year that TV Guide debuted, the first confirmed climbers reached the top of Mount Everest, Watson and Crick determined the structure of DNA — and Walter Counts (BBA ’57) attended his...
View ArticleBaylor’s favorite live bears, Joy & Lady, take over Twitter
Baylor’s beloved American black bears, Joy and Lady, made history this weekend as the first live college mascots to send a tweet — thanks to a custom, paw-friendly Twitter app, mounted in a bear-sized...
View ArticleNow 200 episodes in, Baylor Connections shares BU stories straight from the...
Baylor is filled with faculty, staff and administrators whose fascinating work and deep sense of mission give us plenty of worthy stories to tell. But unless you’re on campus, you can’t always hear...
View ArticleCelebrating 90 years of “That Good Old Baylor Line” as Baylor’s school song
“That Good old Baylor Line That Good old Baylor Line We’ll march forever down the years As long as stars shall shine We’ll fling our Green and Gold afar To light the ways of time And guide us as we...
View ArticleSix things we’re thankful for at Baylor this Thanksgiving
For so many, Thanksgiving means food, football, and maybe the start of Christmas shopping. But before we get to all that, let’s remember why it’s called “Thanksgiving” — by giving thanks for some of...
View Article10 Christmas gift ideas for the Baylor Bear
‘Tis the season to be jolly and spread some Baylor Christmas cheer! If your loved one is part of the Baylor Family, here are a few gift ideas that are certain to make them light up: 1. First up:...
View ArticleThe top 10 Baylor Instagram photos of 2021
Even amidst the pandemic, 2021 turned out to be a historic year for Baylor. As the calendar rolls over into 2022, let’s take one last look back through the lens of our favorite photos from Baylor’s...
View ArticleHappy birthday to THE Baylor Bears — Joy & Lady!
Can you believe it? Lady, the younger of our two beloved American black bears, is turning 20! This week actually marks the birthday of both of Baylor’s favorite bears. Joy (officially Judge Joy...
View ArticleGot a BaylorProud story we should share? Let us know!
For nearly 15 years now, BaylorProud has been bringing you stories from across the Baylor Family. From athletic and academic successes to alumni achievements and heartwarming stories, we’ve done our...
View ArticleYou’ve seen them on TV — but who are Baylor’s ‘Gold Guys’?
If you’ve been watching Baylor sports over the last few months — from the Sugar Bowl on through basketball season — you’ve probably seen them. They stand out in the stands (and make for good...
View ArticleNew ‘NextGen Bears’ program offers spirit boxes for Future Bears of all ages
It might be your son or your daughter. It might be your niece, nephew or grandchild. Maybe it’s a younger cousin, your next door neighbor, or a longtime family friend. If you know a kid who should...
View Article10 #FutureBear photos sure to make you smile
Babies in green & gold. Toddlers donning their favorite Bear’s jersey. You can’t deny it: There’s nothing better (or cuter!) than kiddos in Baylor gear. So, we’ll cut to the chase. Here are some...
View ArticleThe Baylor Family mourns the passing of Joy, one of our beloved live bears
Earlier this week, Joy — one of Baylor’s beloved live bears, and a part of the Baylor Family for the past two decades — passed away at the age of 21 (equivalent to her late 80s or early 90s in human...
View ArticleSeven new things to look forward to on Baylor’s campus this fall
It’s August — which means the fall semester is rapidly approaching, and with it, new things to enjoy on the Baylor campus! Here are just a few of the updates to look forward to this fall: Pat Neff’s...
View ArticleYour best BaylorProud photos from Summer 2022
One of the things we look forward to every summer is seeing all the amazing places Baylor Bears fling their green and gold. This year, we’re sharing our favorite photos — as an illustrated poem: How...
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