Jan. 15, 2025
Baylor finance grads gather in NYC to connect, welcome other Bears

New York City is the financial capital of the United States (and arguably, the world) — so it makes sense that Baylor finance alums might be gathered in the Big Apple.

Last month, the Baylor University Office of Investments — the folks who have managed the university’s endowment so well their success garnered national attention — brought together Baylor finance alums in the region for a special dinner, with plans to make the gathering an annual event.

Jan. 10, 2025
Baylor among top 10 universities for most active NBA players

If last year made clear that this is a golden era for NBA Bears, this season just runs up the score — with Baylor moving into the top 10 among universities with players currently in the NBA, right there with schools like Kansas and Texas.

No fewer than 11 Bears are currently on league rosters; a school-record 10 Baylor alumni have played this year, and one more just signed a contract that should allow him to soon make his debut. (Consider that from 1949 to 2010, a total of 10 Baylor alumni played in the NBA. In 2024-25, we’ve seen that many in just three months!)

Jan. 9, 2025
Baylor grads claim near-sweep of Christianity Today book awards for culture/arts

Each December, Christianity Today announces the winners of its annual book awards, books CT deems “most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture.” This year’s winners included a slew of Baylor alumni — especially in the “Culture, Poetry and the Arts” category.

Christianity Today recognized four books in this area — a winner, an award of merit, and two finalists — and three of the four honorees were written by a group of five Baylor English doctoral graduates.

Jan. 8, 2025
Baylor Black Alumni Alliance Gathers to Reconnect and Honor Distinguished Graduates

The third annual reunion of the Baylor Black Alumni Alliance in Fall 2024 centered around nurturing connection, celebrating distinguished alumni and investing in the next generation of students.