Baylor Bears Look Towards 2nd Half of Season Oct 24, 2009
The Baylor Bears will play in front of a homecoming crowd marking the 100th Homecoming for Baylor University. Please or to read the rest of this story. (TheeBearsDen.com)
Longtime Baylor Supporter Elizabeth Parkhill Scott Dies Tuesday Oct 21, 2009
WACO (October 20, 2009)Elizabeth Parkhill Scott of Caldwell, a 1942 Baylor University graduate and longtime Baylor supporter, died Tuesday, the university said ... "Elizabeth's life was a wonderful testament to the mission of Baylor University," Interim President David E. Garland said ... Memorials may be made to the Walter M. and Elizabeth Parkhill Scott Endowed Scholarship Fund, Hankamer School of Business or the Elizabeth Parkhill Scott Golden Wave Band Endowed Scholarship Fund at Baylor... (KWTX.com, TX)
Baylor's Highers Athletics Complex Earns LEED Silver Rating for New Construction Oct 20, 2009
19, 2009)--For the second time in four months, Baylor University has achieved a major environmental rating this time for new construction for satisfying rigorous standards that address environmental impacts in the design, construction, operations and management of a building. Baylors Alwin O. and Dorothy Highers Athletics Complex, which includes the Simpson Athletics and Academic Center, has been awarded a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Rating by the U.S.... (KWTX.com, TX)
KWBU-TV To Air Baylor University Homecoming Parade Oct 20, 2009
WACO, TEXAS October 16, 2009 KWBU-TV will broadcast the 100th Annual Baylor University Homecoming Parade, one of the oldest and largest in the nation, with live coverage from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2009 ... Hosting the live television coverage and providing commentary will be Lori Fogleman, Baylor University Director of Media Relations, along with KWBU-TV senior producer Jessica Denk ... This years Grand Marshall is Bob R. Simpson, a Baylor University graduate... (KWTX.com, TX)
Stanford study identifies cellular mechanism that causes lupuslike symptoms in mice Oct 19, 2009
Other Stanford contributors to the study are: co-first authors Justin Odegaard, MD, a resident in pathology, and Christine Morel, former research assistant, who is now a graduate student at Baylor University in Texas; Julia Mwangi, endocrinology research assistant; Jose Heredia, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar; MD/PhD student Roberto Ricardo-Gonzalez; Sharon Goh, an immunology graduate student; Alex Red Eagle, an MD/PhD genetics student; Jennifer Awakuni, former undergraduate student; Lawrence... (EurekAlert!)
Willis trades bench for campaign trail Oct 16, 2009
Willis, a 1991 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law and an honors graduate of Baylor University, served as president of the Collin County Bar Association from 2001 to 2002. He was named a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly in 2004 and 2005. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Skilling, Black Say Ditch `Honest Services' Law Oct 16, 2009
Back in the 1990s, prosecutors won fraud convictions against three assistant basketball coaches at Baylor University who fudged records when rounding up college credits for a recruit. Adjusters Kickbacks. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Planning takes stress out of holiday shopping Oct 16, 2009
But Jim Roberts, professor of marketing at Baylor University, warns that such programs can trap consumers and recommends using them to buy only what you need, just as you should respond to any sale or promotion. "Don't just spend to save.". (MSNBC -- Business)
A Minority View: Academic Dishonesty Oct 14, 2009
Baylor University offered students, who were already admitted to the university, $300 in bookstore credits to take the SAT again in the hopes of boosting Baylor's SAT averages. Academic dishonesty, coupled with incompetency, particularly at the undergraduate level, doesn't bode well for the future of our nation. (Townhall.com)
Baylor Chemical Spill Contained Oct 14, 2009
WACO (October 13, 2009)The Waco Fire Departments hazardous materials unit and a Baylor University chemist contained a chemical spill early Tuesday evening that earlier led to the evacuation of about 200 people from the universitys three-story science building. Roads in the area of the building were closed to traffic as firefighters worked to control the spill. (KWTX.com, TX)
American Heart Association Guidelines Save Lives Oct 13, 2009
The findings prove that GWTG hospitals outperform other hospitals, said Dr. Clyde W. Yancy, AHA president and medical director of the Baylor Heart and Vascular Institute at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. "In those facilities that have a strong approach to quality -- to the extent that they have received recognition for that commitment based on a fairly rigorous standard -- even seemingly slight improvements can translate to thousands of saved lives," Yancy said in the news release. (MEDLINEplus)
Art Briles Day-After Quotes Oct 12, 2009
"The encouraging part is that we had a bunch of guys that fought hard for each other. I think we are finally starting to establish an identity and I think we are really starting to come together as a football team. From that standpoint I like the way they rallied up and played hard for each other and Baylor University yesterday.". On the defensive play within the red-zone. (Baylorbears.com)
$300,000 Secured For Biofuel Research At Baylor Oct 11, 2009
WASHINGTON (October 10, 2009)The 2010 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill thats on its way to the presidents desk includes $300,000 for biofuel research at Baylor University, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, announced. (KWTX.com, TX)
Perry Names Waco Woman To TSTC System Board Of Directors Oct 10, 2009
Forrest received a bachelor's degree from Baylor University and attended Texas State Technical College, the University of Texas at Austin and Texas Woman's University for continued education courses. James Virgil "J.V." Martin of Sweetwater is CEO and chairman of the board of First Financial Bank of Sweetwater. (KWTX.com, TX)
Youth push for louder conversation about suicide Oct 10, 2009
Last year, students at Baylor University started the Alive Campaign with a bike ride from Texas to Alaska with a friend who had attempted suicide. They made stops along the way at colleges, churches and community gatherings to host talks about suicide and continue those efforts today. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
MCC Players Selected For All-Star Squads Oct 10, 2009
The squad will play in the Texas-New Mexico Junior College Sophomore All-Star games, hosted by Baylor University, at 8 p.m. tonight and 3:30 p.m. tomorrow ... The Region V North was scheduled to play doubleheaders today and tomorrow at Baylor University, but the games have been canceled due to the weather. (KWTX.com, TX)
Medication effective for acute liver failure in early stages of disease Oct 8, 2009
Other Acute Liver Failure Group investigators involved in the study were from the University of California, Davis; the University of Michigan; Virginia Commonwealth University; University of California, San Francisco; Baylor University Medical Center; University of Nebraska; and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The study was funded in part by the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Northwestern Medical Foundation. (EurekAlert!)
Midway ISD Orchestras Recipient Of $5,000 Grant Oct 3, 2009
The idea about applying for the grant came from Dr. Michael Alexander, Associate Professor for String Music Education at Baylor University ... Secondly, Mr. Alex Parker, Director of Jazz Studies at Baylor University, will be working with the students to have each student interact musically and experiment with developing techniques. (KWTX.com, TX)
Scientist James Lovelock Brief Biog... Oct 2, 2009
In the early 1960s, he taught at the US, becoming professor of chemistry at Baylor University College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He later resigned, in 1964, to work as an independent scientist. (Suite101.com)
Reality Show Contestant Pleads Not Guilty in Porn Star Girlfriend's Death Oct 1, 2009
Randone holds a bachelor's degree from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and a master's of divinity degree from Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, according to a brief 1996 biography on the Baylor University Web site. He also appeared in the 2000 Fox reality show "The Sexiest Bachelor in America.". (FOX59, IN)
Baylor Theatre Opens Season With Scrumptious Broadway Hit Oct 1, 2009
Baylor University Theatre will open its 2009-2010 season with the university world premiere of The Drowsy Chaperone, a rousing musical-within-a-comedy. This five-time Tony Award winning musical boasts delightful music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison and a book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. (KWTX.com, TX)
Heart of Texas College Night scheduled for Oct. 6 Sep 30, 2009
(Waco) Approximately 100 colleges from across the nation will be represented during the annual Heart of Texas College Night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Baylor Universitys Ferrell Center ... The event is sponsored by Baylor University, Region 12 Education Service Center, McLennan Community College, Texas State Technical College, Midway ISD, Waco ISD and Vanguard College Preparatory. (KWTX.com, TX)
Pageant contestant accused of killing ex-actress Sep 26, 2009
He worked as a mime on the campus of Baylor University in Texas in 1996, the newspaper said. Lees murder is reminiscent of another case last month, in which Ryan Jenkins, a former contestant on the reality TV show Megan Wants a Millionaire, allegedly killed his wife, ex-model Jasmine Fiore, in Los Angeles, then fled to Canada and killed himself. (MSNBC -- News)
Colleges Consider Criminal Checks Sep 26, 2009
At Baylor University, officials perform background checks on prospective student athletes. They also require them to obtain three character references. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Deacon Coaches to Participate in Coach to Cure MD Campaign Sep 26, 2009
"College football coaches are dedicated to the betterment of young men, and that's why the entire coaching profession is proud to be a part of Coach to Cure MD," said Grant Teaff, AFCA executive director and legendary former coach at Baylor University. "Our coaches are determined to beat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and we need college football fans to help.". (Wakeforestsports.com)
Rating the College Rankings Sep 25, 2009
What's not good: The criterion is so stiff that only seven schools got an "A": Baylor University, City University of New York at Brooklyn College, City University of New York at Hunter College, Texas Ated States Military Academy, University of Arkansas, and University of Texas at Austin. Schools that scored a big fat "F" include Amherst, Brown, and the University of California at Berkeley. (CBS News)
Baylor gets $20 million for cancer center Sep 25, 2009
Charles Sammons lifelong support of Baylor University Medical Center and to improving health care began after both of his sisters were afflicted with cancer. Reader Comments. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
PATRICIA MOODY BYRD Sep 25, 2009
She is survived by her daughter, Robyn Eller and husband, Tom of Rockwall; and granddaughters Kelley and Jamie Eller, both graduates of Baylor University. Pat also leaves her many friends to celebrate the joy of her life; and she leaves one special friend and companion, A.H. Sharaway, who carries with him the memories he shared with Pat throughout their many years together. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Dillon Named Volunteer Coach Sep 24, 2009
Dillon, a native of Urbandale, IA, attended Baylor University and was subsequently selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 20th Round (595th overall) of the 2006 amateur entry draft as a catcher. His honors include 2005 ABCA second team all-Midwest Region selection, 2005 first team all-Big 12 Conference honoree and a nine time Big 12 Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll recipient. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Jerrells Added To Spurs Roster Sep 24, 2009
Jerrells, 6-1, 200 pounds, spent the past four seasons playing at Baylor University. As a senior he averaged a team-high 16. (KWTX.com, TX)
Central Texas Lags Behind U.S. In Education, Census Data Show Sep 22, 2009
WACO (September 21, 2009)A Baylor University analysis of new U.S. Census Bureau data shows that much of Central Texas lags behind the rest of the U.S. in education attainment. The data show that nearly a quarter of the adults in Waco dont have high school diplomas, compared to 15 percent nationally and 20 percent statewide. (KWTX.com, TX)
Engaged “ Barton-Radtke (43) Sep 22, 2009
He is a 2002 graduate of Boerne High School, a 2006 graduate of Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science in Education, and a 2008 graduate of the Austin Police Academy He is a patrol officer with the Austin Police Department. The couple plans to marry Oct. 17, at Central Christian Church in Austin. (Boerne Star, TX)
Mayborn Museum Complex Offers Free Admission on Smithsonian Magazine's 5th Annual Museum Day Sep 22, 2009
The Mayborn Museum Complex at Baylor University will offer free admission on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, as part of the fifth annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine. Smithsonian's Museum Day is a celebration of culture and learning and emulates the free-admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution's Washington, D.C.-based properties. (KWTX.com, TX)
Breathing technique can reduce frequency, severity of asthma attacks Sep 21, 2009
Their co-investigators include David Rosenfield, also of SMU's Psychology Department, and Mark Millard, M.D., of Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. More than 22 million Americans suffer from asthma at an estimated annual economic cost of more than $19 billion, according to the American Lung Association. (EurekAlert!)
Cross Country Sep 20, 2009
Get all the insight on Baylor athletics from Jerry Hill, editor of the Baylor Insider. Baylor's Director of Athletics Ian McCaw answers questions from the fans. (Baylorbears.com)
BU Regent Meets With Alumni Association Over Proposal Sep 20, 2009
WACO (September 19, 2009)--There was another tense moment between the independent Baylor Alumni Association and Baylor University this weekend as a representative of the Baylor Board of Regents spoke at an association meeting Saturday morning. One of the proposals presented was for the independent alumni association to become part of the University. (KWTX.com, TX)
HP Chairman and CEO Mark Hurd Honored By AFCA Sep 20, 2009
He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration in 1979 from Baylor University. The funds raised from the CEO Coach of the Year dinner will support the AFCF's education initiatives through the American Football Coaches Association's publications, website and national convention. (Baylorbears.com)
Texas No. 2 In Student Loan Defaults; Some Area Schools Top State Average Sep 19, 2009
Baylor University had a 2. 7 percent default rate in 2007, up from 2. (KWTX.com, TX)
Students Make Valuable Contribution to World Water Monitoring Day Sep 18, 2009
For a third year, Baylor University and the City of Waco are teaming up to help local school districts participate in WWMD.. Students from Angie Kings science class at Robinson Jr. High will monitor water quality during a field trip to the Lake Waco Wetland in observance of WWMD. Staff from Baylor University will deliver water samples from local water bodies to Kelly Berkshires Oceanography class at La Vega High School, and also to University High School (Waco ISD) where science teachers... (KWTX.com, TX)
Veteran City Planner Named Manager Of Waco Suburb Sep 18, 2009
Cervenka, who holds bachelors and masters degrees from Baylor University, replaces R. C. Fletcher, whos retiring in December after serving as city manager of Robinson since 1998. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
RUTH RUTLEDGE (5) Sep 18, 2009
When Ruth was 16 years old, she won a scholarship from her church to Mary Hardin Baylor University in Belton where she studied Journalism. Later, she transferred to the University of Texas in Austin where she met and fell in love with Harold K. Rutledge (H.K.) who was studying to be a pharmacist. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
BVU to honor Grigsby at Homecoming Sep 18, 2009
D. program at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. "He often encouraged me to consider graduate school, which I ultimately chose as my path after BV. His support and high standards helped me to become a more successful student." Regarding his future, Lanny puts his chances of teaching past this year at 50-50. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Drivers respond to 'polite' message on motorcycle Sep 17, 2009
The Baylor University graduate joi 0000382C ned The Bee in December 2001. He previously worked for the San Antonio Express-News, as well as newspapers and television stations in Waco, Texas. (Fresno Bee)
Baylor Health Care System Named Among 2009 Best Places to Work in Healthcare Sep 17, 2009
Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas is the flagship hospital for the Baylor system ... Physicians are members of the medical staff at one of Baylor Health Care System's subsidiary, community or affiliated medical centers and are neither employees nor agents of those medical centers, Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas or Baylor Health Care System. (PR Newswire)
What's the Matter With Texas? Sep 16, 2009
It is in Waco that Baylor University, a Southern Baptist center, is located, there in 1916 that Jesse Washington a black teenager who confessed to raping a white woman was burned alive and there that the Ku Klux Klan in 1923 held a public parade of some 2,000 members. It was in Waco, too, that David Koresh and his Branch Davidians nested, and the city is thus doubly notorious, first for the ritual public burning of Jesse Washington and then for the apocalyptic immolation of David Koresh and his... (The American Conservative)
Waco College Day Event Canceled Because Of Rain Threat Sep 13, 2009
The event, which was to have welcomed students attendin 00004000 g Baylor University, McLennan Community College and Texas State Technical College to Waco, was to have included music, information, booths, food and other activities and was scheduled to run from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. A brief cancellation advisory issued Saturday morning by the Waco Chamber Of Commerce indicated that organizers will consider whether to reschedule the event. (KWTX.com, TX)
Scandal stings town Sep 12, 2009
Jim Davis grew up in Baldwyn, then went off to college at Baylor University, where he met Robert Allen Stanford. They were roommates, went their separate ways, then ultimately started to work together in the late 1980s. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Priests propositioning their flock is prevalent Sep 11, 2009
It certainly is prevalent, and clearly the problem is more than simply a few charismatic leaders preying on vulnerable followers,'' said Diana Garland, co-author of the study done by researchers at Baylor University in Texas. The study also found more than two-thirds of the offenders were married at the time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
BU Study: Clergy Sexual Misconduct With Adults Is A Widespread Problem Sep 10, 2009
WACO (September 9, 2009)--The prevalence of clergy sexual misconduct with adults is higher than many people realize and occurs across denominations and religions, according to the results of a nationwide study released Wednesday by Baylor Universitys School of Social Work ... "Because many people are familiar with some of the high-profile cases of sexual misconduct, most people assume that it is just a matter of a few charismatic leaders preying on vulnerable followers," said Dr. Diana... (KWTX.com, TX)
Presidential Inauguration Set at UMHB Sep 10, 2009
ORear earned a doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration from Baylor University in 2004. ORear has served at UMHB since 1988, most recently as executive vice president and chief operating officer. (KWTX.com, TX)
The Big Bang: 5 Things You Didn't Know Sep 10, 2009
Two Baylor University physicists recently outlined plans for a faster-than-light engine that works by "recreating the inflationary period of the universe" behind the ship. Granted, this ship won't be ready for 2000 years or so, but the point is that if we didn't have brilliant people debating this inconceivable event all the time, ideas like this would never come up. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
NU up in US News rankings Sep 10, 2009
Northeastern University is ranked at 80 along with Baylor University, State University of New York (SUNY) Binghamton and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, which all received a composite score of 44 out of 100. Harvard University and Princeton University tied for the number one spot with a perfect composite score of 100. (Northeastern News, MA)
Survey Shows County Residents' Perceptions About Baylor Sep 9, 2009
McLennan County residents generally view Baylor University positively and appreciate the contributions of a major university to a local community ... "This poll measured the actions, knowledge and attitudes of McLennan County residents toward Baylor University," said Dr. Charles T. Tolbert, CCRD director and chair of the sociology department ... When asked the question, "Overall, how would you rate Baylor University," Central Wacoans were joined by respondents in the Mart Area and the... (KWTX.com, TX)
BU Launches Ground-Breaking Website Sep 9, 2009
WACO, Texas -- The Baylor University athletics department launched a new arm of its official website Saturday, when the debuted as a branch of BaylorBears. com. (Baylorbears.com)
Wells making most of chance Sep 5, 2009
Sticking around has been the problem in recent years for the now 32-year-old former Baylor University standout. Out of a job at the start of Spring Training and again in early July, Wells is getting what he knows could be his last real opportunity to be a regular MLB starting pitcher. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
Businesses put swine flu plans in place Sep 4, 2009
" Transwestern, a Houston-based commercial real estate company, already has plans in place in case there s a work outbreak of swine flu. Workers can telecommute or work from home. The company also has an emergency hotline number workers can call for additional information. The good news is that the H1N1 virus, for most people, is a mild form of flu. Some businesses are offering flu shots to workers and are hoping to include the H1N1 vaccine. Swine flu vaccine trials are underway at Baylor... (KHOU.com, TX)
ViewPoint Bank Appoints State Rep. Brian McCall to Board of Directors Sep 3, 2009
McCall holds a Bachelors degree from Baylor University, a Masters degree from Southern Methodist University and a PhD from the University of Texas at Dallas. ViewPoint Financial Group is the holding company for ViewPoint Bank. (PR Newswire)
Republican congressmen meet to discuss flaws in Obamas health care reform plan Sep 3, 2009
President and CEO of Baylor Health Care Systems Joel Allison spoke about how Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas is the only North Texas hospital to have received the recognition as one of Americas Best Hospitals, according to U.S. News. North Texans understand that the Democrats government-run health plan is a prescription for higher costs, deeper deficits, more taxes, fewer choices and interference in the patient-doctor relationship, Sessions said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
More details on board decision Sep 3, 2009
He went on to receive his doctorate from Baylor University. The district had contracted with the MSBA several months before to assist in a search for Cramp s successor. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Tough Tests Await In Final Five Non-Conference Games Sep 3, 2009
Gonzaga plays two Big 12 Conference members in Baylor University and Texas A&M; both of which played in the Sweet 16 last season ... GAME 12 SAT., DEC. 19 vs. BAYLOR UNIVERSITY (at the Las Vegas Holiday Hoops Classic - Las Vegas, NV), 7:45 p.m. Baylor University finished another highly successful season in 2008-09 as it was selected to the NCAA Tournament for the eighth time in program history, made it to the Sweet 16 of the Big Dance, finished the year ranked No. 5 in the Associated Press Poll,... (Gozags.com)
Five Games of the Women's Basketball Schedule Announced Sep 1, 2009
South Dakota State's season ended in the second round of the Big Dance after Baylor University scored a bucket with. 5 seconds remaining to break a 58-58 tie. (Gozags.com)
2009-10 Men's Golf Season Preview Aug 31, 2009
The 2010 Big 12 Men's Golf Championships will be held at the Whispering Pines Golf Club April 23-25 in Trinity, Texas, and will be hosted by Baylor University. The NCAA Regional tournaments are set for May 20-22, while the 113th annual NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships are June 2-5 at The Honors Course in Chattanooga, Tenn. (Baylorbears.com)
Brent Assink's symphonic precision pays off Aug 31, 2009
The two elder children - Bryan, 26, who works as a legal assistant in San Francisco, and Jessica, 22, a graduate student in literature at Baylor University in Waco, Texas - both graduated from there; Rachel, an 18-year-old high school senior, is still deciding about college. "I've made it clear to her, as I did to all my children, that they can go to any college they get into," Assink says. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Baylor-ISP Football Radio Network Set Aug 31, 2009
The Baylor-ISP Radio Network, a division of International Sports Properties (ISP) and the Baylor University Department of Athletics, will include 11 affiliates for the Bears' 2009 football season which kicks off Sept. 5 at 2008 EagleBank Bowl champion Wake Forest (2:30 p.m. Central). "With Dallas' WBAP airing every play of Baylor Football in 2009, we may well have our strongest football radio network lineup ever," said , Baylor Senior Associate Athletic Director/External Affairs. (Baylorbears.com)
Farmington cuts ties with superintendent early Aug 29, 2009
He went on to receive his doctorate from Baylor University. Dr. Sanders began his duties the summer after Dr. David Cramp retired from the district. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
