Baylor University, a private Christian university located in Waco, Texas, is one of the top 80 colleges in the nation. The school was established in 1845, when the Texas Baptist Education Society sought to charter a Baptist university in the state. It was started when Texas was still a republic. Today, the campus size is 1,000 acres. The school’s motto is “Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana” or “For Church, For Texas.” Notable alumni include actress Angela Kinsey, comedian Jeff Dunham, football quarterback Robert Griffin III, Former Governor of Texas Ann Richards, Olympic runner Michael Johnson, screenwriter John Lee Hancock and actress Elizabeth A. Davis. The school’s colors are green and gold, and its mascots are two live bears – Judge Joy & Judge Lady – which live on the campus in a zoo. It also has a costumed bear named Bruiser that comes out to the games. Its sports affiliation is NCAA Division I FBS – Big 12, and varsity sports offered include men’s football, track and field, baseball, basketball and cross country, and women’s basketball, cross country, golf and equestrian. Baylor is home to the first campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity, which provides homes for families in need.
Waco is a city in central Texas and is the county seat of McLennan County, Texas, United States. It is situated along the Brazos River and I-35, halfway between Dallas and Austin. The city had a 2010 population of 124,805, making it the 22nd-most populous city in the state. More from Wikipedia...
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