Sep. 25, 2026
Alumni recall the impact their Baylor professors had on their lives

Earlier this month, Baylor University asked on Facebook and LinkedIn: “Which Baylor professor changed the way you thought about your future?”

Nearly 2,000 (!!) comments later, the impact Baylor faculty have on students is evident in both the quantity and quality of the responses.

Sep. 9, 2026
Public Interest Advocate to Award-Winning Counsel

Marissa Marquez, B.A. ’04, has been named Senior Counsel of the Year for a Nonprofit or Governmental Agency by the Association of Corporate Counsel Houston Chapter and The Texas Lawbook, recognizing her leadership and impact as an employment attorney.

Sep. 9, 2026
Nine Bears active on NFL Opening Day rosters, including three team captains

At least one Baylor Bear has played in the NFL every year for the last 90 years. You have to go all the way back to 1936 to find the last time an entire NFL season was played without a Baylor Bear.

This year, there are 15 Bears in the league to start the season: nine on active rosters, one on the injured list, and five more on practice squads. Here are the Bears we’ll be cheering on Sundays:

Sep. 9, 2026
Building Better Paths to Recovery

As CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Danbury, CT, George Gilliam, M.B.A. ’14, M.H.A. ’14, is helping shape the future of inpatient rehabilitation. Since the hospital’s opening in 2025, Gilliam has led the organization with a combination of clinical expertise and operational leadership, drawing on more than 21 years of healthcare experience.