The power of shared experiences is important in both large and small ways, particularly in the world of sports fandom. It could be as simple as friends gathering for a pregame ritual, sharing a moment together after traveling from near and far before heading into the stadium. For the Baylor faithful, the real value of the Baylor Spirit means showing up, no matter the time, weather or circumstance. 

Each year, the Baylor Alumni Awards recognize graduates who embody and reflect the power of the Baylor experience. The awards stand as a testament to how the University develops men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. The 2026 Alumni Award recipients have shown dedication to their respective callings in remarkable ways. 

Whether pursuing nursing through the Louise Herrington School of Nursing, preparing for medical school through a pre-med program or exploring specialized health sciences in the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, students are being equipped with the knowledge and purpose to thrive in rapidly evolving fields. From developing clinical skills to stepping into practice with confidence, Baylor programming and faculty support students even beyond graduation.

Choosing Baylor is choosing to be a part of making a better world; Baylor’s mission to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service continues to be at the heart of its academics, its student organizations and the wider community. Learn more about some of the ways the Baylor Family gives back to the Waco community. 

Before Erik Carter and his family moved to Waco, he spent more than 20 years at major research institutions in metropolitan cities, Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Entering his fourth year at Baylor, Carter shares more about how Baylor and Waco exceeded every expectation as a vibrant community in which to live, work and put down lasting roots.

From getting a head start on housing and academic advising to receiving a $3,000 scholarship, here’s how prospective students can be rewarded for making Baylor their top choice when applying to college. 

Navigating college can be overwhelming, but thankfully Baylor offers resources that are often just a click or short walk across campus away. Whether you need help writing a paper, need a flu shot or have questions regarding your financial aid – we’re here to point you in the right direction. 

With so many ways to get involved on campus, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to begin. Thankfully, the Student Involvement Center offers not only a great place to start, but also a resource for organizations as well. 

Welcome Week offers new students an opportunity to get to know their new classmates and Baylor's campus and traditions. 

Baylor offers a variety of programs designed to help students achieve their academic potential. 

At Baylor, students are more than a name on an attendance roster. Many professors help students with their research, find connections they can use later, write recommendations for internships and become trusted advisors they can ask big questions to. 

Baylor Send-off Parties are a place where incoming students and families gather across the nation to make friends and build connections as they meet others in their area. This year, Baylor is hosting nearly 70 parties, and registration remains open for this fun welcome in the Baylor Family.

Discover how Baylor’s resident chaplains serve students.

Baylor is distinct in higher education as a Christian research university. How does that Christian mission shape student learning? Management professor Matt Quade, explains that the University's mission permeates every aspect of the student experience.

In the last ten years, Baylor alumni have made meaningful impact in their professions, communities, and industries through innovation, leadership, and service. Here are just four examples of their achievements as Baylor continues to shape the next generation of changemakers. 

John Wood is a nationally recognized leader in the chemical synthesis of natural products that could someday become drug leads to treat cancer and other diseases. He says his greatest achievement, however, is the development of students—which is why, as he explains here, he spends so much time investing in them.

A Baylor Moody School of Education student teacher launches Best Buddies program.

Only 15 individuals have served as president of Baylor University since its founding in 1845. On July 4, the Baylor Family lost a member of that exceptional group of Christian leaders with the death of Dr. Robert B. Sloan Jr. in Houston.

Baylor's Faculty-in-Residence serve as a link between the classroom and the living room for residential students. 

Baylor faculty are dedicated to walking and serving alongside students as they participate on missions trips—and committed to helping students make the most of these opportunities, both now and in the future.