The Dub and Tommye Lou Show

Dr. Dub Oliver, Vice President for Student Life, and Tommye Lou Davis, Director of Baylor’s Bush Library project were interviewed this morning for the national CBS Early Show.  Broadcast live from downtown Waco by the Brazos, Dub and Tommye Lou extolled the virtues of Baylor 2012, the Baylor/Waco bid for the Presidential Library and the medicinal benefits of consuming Dr. Pepper.  You could not find two better ambassadors for Baylor than these BU officials.

Coach Teaff Radio Spots

Speaking of outstanding media representatives for Baylor, check out the attached radio advertisement that Coach Grant Teaff produced.  It will air during most of the Baylor sports events that have radio coverage next year.  Coach Teaff can really sell BU, and as this spot articulates, the real difference between Baylor and other universities.  Sic’em Coach and "We Believe"!

Listen to Coach Teaff's radio spot.

Regents Conclude Successful Session

New Board Chairman Jim Turner and President John Lilley had the pleasant responsibility of presiding over a Board retreat that was filled with positive reviews of the progress of the University and its Vision 2012.  Dramatic improvements in the research credentials of the University; records for applications, acceptance rates and class average SAT scores; sound financial performance and the distinct furtherance of Baylor’s Christian mission were all proclaimed.  Congrats to the faculty, staff and University leaders whose sacrifices and commitment led to such a positive result.  Baylor is truly poised for greatness.

Baylor Athletic Alums Shine

Although Sophia Young and Jeremy Wariner no longer wear the “green & gold,” they continue to “fling it” everywhere they go with their athletic accomplishments.  Sophia made the WNBA All-Star squad in her rookie season with the San Antonio Silver Stars and Jeremy ran a personal best 43.62 seconds to win the 400-meter event at the Golden Gala event in Rome.  Every time one of these world-class athletes succeeds, Baylor gets mentioned.  How much is that worth?

New President of Mexico Has Spiritual Connection in Waco

The Reverend Ramiro Pena, Pastor of Christ the King Baptist Church in Waco, served as a spiritual advisor to president-elect Felipe Calderon and several other members of the P.A.N. party during the recent elections in Mexico.  Ramiro, a Baylor graduate and Regent, participated in a historically close election event that saw both presidential candidates claim victory at one point or another.  Ramiro’s pastoral skills are legendary and now they are internationally known. Click below to get the full story.

Waco pastor ministers to Mexican presidents -- Waco Tribune-Herald

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