Baylor University: College Pennant

Sources Name: Vibha Vedagiri Teacher: Ms. Zaback Class Period: 7th iExplore

Noticable Alumni: Angela Kinsey Emmy Award Winning Actress (The Office)

Historical Fact Founded in 1841 by Reverend William Milton Tryon which was later approved by Republic President Anson Jones who signed the Act of Congress in 1845, officially establishing Baylor University. Celebrating 175 years of education, making Baylor the oldest operating university in Texas.

Random Fact Dr. Pepper Hour: A Baylor University tradition since 1953. Every Tuesday from 3-5pm, an hour is spent relaxing, drinking root beer floats or Dr. Pepper. It started with a staff member serving “frosted Coke” alongside board games laid out to escape a long school day. Now the tradition is 67 years old and still going!

Introduction of the Campus: Welcome to Baylor! Location: Waco, Texas College Website Link: https://www.baylor.edu/ Baylor UniversityBaylor University is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution. The University provides a vibrant campus community...Baylor University

Students Enrolling Undergraduates: 14,108 Graduates: 3,925 Total Students: 18,033

Fees {One Year} In-State Total Estimated Costs: $67,270 Tuition: $49,436 Room & Board: $13,274

Campus Life Fact Baylor University provides Fraternity and Sorority clubs which are diverse communities that offer opportunities like service, leadership, campus involvement, academic excellence, spiritual growth and brotherhood and sisterhood, for students to get involved and engaged with the campus.