Have a great Baylor story to share? Did your Baylor experience shape what you’re doing now? We’d love to hear about it! Shoot us an email at BaylorAlumniSocial@baylor.edu, and who knows, you might just be our next feature! Each Friday, we highlight a member of the Baylor Family, whether it’s an alum, parent, friend or fan of the University, as part of our Baylor Family Friday series on Facebook and Instagram. These posts are all about celebrating the Baylor spirit, sharing fun memories, and showcasing the incredible things our Bears are doing beyond campus. Check out our Facebook and Instagram to see who we’ve featured so far!
⚾️ For Paul Thorp (BBA ’09), Baylor Baseball was just the beginning. As a standout pitcher, he built more than just a career—he built a lifelong Baylor connection.🐻💚
🎓💚 Stephanie Mata’s Baylor journey is one of purpose, family, and joy. A social work major and family studies minor graduating this May, she knew Baylor was her calling the moment she visited, ready to pursue her purpose with confidence.🐻
🎓 Barbara Walker (BS ’67), Baylor’s first African-American female graduate, broke barriers and built a legacy of service through her impactful career in social work. Her influence continues through Michael Johnson (BBA ’99), who established the Barbara Walker Endowed Scholarship in Social Work to honor her unwavering commitment to making a meaningful difference.💚🐻
Kon'nichiwa and Merīkurisumasu! 🎄 Fifty years ago, five Baylor students stepped into an unforgettable journey and became the first exchange students at Seinan Gakuin University in Japan. 🐻✈️
Back in 2001, the Baylor University Rugby Team rucked, scrummed, and kicked their way to the USA Rugby Men’s Division II Collegiate National Championship, marking an unforgettable moment in Baylor sports history.🏆🏉
From dreaming of Baylor to leaving her mark on it—Andrea Rowan (BA ’03) made lifelong memories as a student and now has her artwork featured in the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center! 💚✨
Three best friends raised their sons together—now, 19 years later, their boys are roommates at Baylor just like their moms were. Talk about a full-circle moment! 🏠🐻
🥔👯 Over 50 years ago, Alpha Beta Potato, a self-coined "sorority," was formed in the hallowed halls of Collins over a love of potatoes, Jesus, and Baylor.