Along Fifth Street

Campus News and Updates, Fall 2014

Record-setting enrollment and retention

University statistics show high demand for the Baylor experience

Baylor reaches highest-ever U.S. News ranking

In the Sept. 9, 2014 release of the U.S. News rankings, Baylor moved up to No. 71 among National Universities, achieving the University’s best rating since U.S. News began ranking institutions beyond the top 50 in 2002.

Alum gives $8 million to renovate, beautify heart of campus

Baylor alumnus and physician Thomas J. Rosenbalm has given a major gift that will provide for significant renovation to the campus’s historic Fifth Street—home to many cherished University traditions, such as Homecoming, Diadeloso and Christmas on Fifth.

Entrepreneurship program ranked third in the nation

Baylor University’s entrepreneurship program is again ranked among the top undergraduate programs in the nation, in rankings published Sept. 16 by Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review.

Tech Tutors

WiFi Coaches serve fans, gain experience at McLane Stadium

Jay and Jenny Allison Honored as 2014 Baylor Parents of the Year

Jay, BBA ’78, MS ’80, JD ’81, and Jenny Reid Allison, BSEd ’78, MSEd ’80, of Frisco, Texas, were honored as Baylor’s 2014 Parents of the Year during the University’s annual Family Weekend in September.

NewsBriefs

Fashion Design program earns national ranking

Cultivating good citizens

iEngage camp teaches students to impact their communities

Bear Necessities

School of Education students develop new bear habitat curriculum