Along Fifth Street

Campus News and Updates, Spring 2025

Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D.

Amid significant changes in the national collegiate athletics landscape, there remain a few constants at Baylor as we commit to “Preparing Champions for Life.”

 

Baylor takes hands-on STEM activities into local schools

In recognition of National STEM Day, Baylor researchers and their students shared the benefits of innovation and discovery with elementary, middle and high school students in the Waco area through hands-on STEM projects.

 

 

 

Honors College Ribbon Cutting

From welcoming our incoming class of first-year students to Baylor and moving residents into the newly renovated Honors Residential College to birthday bears and future Bears, the past year was filled with memories worth capturing. 

 

 

Tidwell Bible Building

As Tidwell enters its eighth decade serving Baylor students, it continues to represent the University’s Christian foundation and commitment to Christian education.

 

Baylor Connections

Baylor Connections is a weekly podcast that introduces the people behind Baylor’s teaching, research and distinct role in higher education. Here are some episodes you shouldn’t miss!

 

Mother reading to child

A Baylor expert on reimagining school literacy practices researches how children and youth engage with literacy across diverse contexts and the implications for literacy development and well-being.

US News Badge

The list of schools to make U.S. News’ top 30 for both undergraduate teaching and undergraduate research is a short (and impressive one), filled with schools like Duke, Michigan, Princeton, Stanford, Yale — and Baylor.

 

Students writing notes of thanks

Intentionally practicing gratitude encourages us to regularly recognize and appreciate the positive aspects of our lives.

 

 

Baylor In Deed Banners on campus

Baylor’s mission to prepare graduates who lead and serve in the world together with a new strategic plan designed to increase the impact of the University served as the nexus of a new brand campaign — Baylor In Deed — launched Fall 2024.

 

Ashlyn Bergethon, B.S.Ed. ’24

For the third time in six years, a Baylor Bear also is the national student-teacher of the year.

 

 

Alumni Campus Tours

Alumni can rediscover their college home, visit familiar sights and see the new additions to Baylor’s campus on campus tours tailored just for them.

 

Adoption Day

From hosting Adoption Day in McLennan County to offering programs and benefits to Baylor faculty and staff who foster or adopt, Baylor University is committed to family flourishing. 

 

In Fall 2024, a panel discussion on politics and faith moderated by Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., featured special guest authors Kaitlyn Schiess, Curtis Chang and Justin Giboney.

A distinct component of a Baylor education is the development of vital skills necessary to effectively lead and serve in complex, diverse and sometimes challenging environments. 

 

 

Andrea Patriarca

Future Women in Service is a student-founded, student-led organization that builds leadership skills and fosters community among women in ROTC at Baylor. 

 

 

Children playing at Piper Center

The Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences earned national recognition for its outdoor classroom.

 

 

Students Walking Across campus

For the second year in a row, Baylor University has been named to TIME Magazine’s list of the 100 Best Colleges for Future Leaders, a ranking measuring universities that excel in nurturing some of the nation’s most highly influential leaders.