In October, Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine again named Baylor University among its "Best Values in Private Colleges." Baylor came in at No. 48 out of nearly 600 schools in the study. When focusing on total cost (tuition, fees, room and board, and books), Baylor ranked even better -- at number 27. To view the full rankings from Kiplinger's, go to kiplinger.com/tools/privatecolleges.

Veteran Baptist leader named vice-president for university development and strategic initiatives.

Psychology professor honored with lifetime achievement award, regents approve new church music, joint divinity and business degree programs ... 

The way we tell our stories may change, but the feelings stay the same. From the nation's first collegiate homecoming in 1909 on through the 2012 event i0n November, Baylor's richest tradition remains strong as thousands of members of the Baylor family return to campus each year.

Chances are that at some point, as you walked across the Baylor campus, you stopped at least briefly to read a small plaque affixed to one of the granite lampposts that dot the landscape. Many honor alumni who were killed in action in service of our country; if you've ever wondered about their story beyond the 20 or so words on the plaque, this is your book.

Stuart and Gina Solomon of McLean, Va., were honored as Baylor University's Parents of the Year for 2012 during the university's annual Parent and Family Weekend celebration Oct. 12-13.

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As the world of social media continues to grow, so do the number of ways Bears can stay connected to Baylor.