For Christians in the Middle East, 2014 has been a catastrophe. The most wrenching stories have come from Iraq, where the nascent Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL in news reports) has savagely persecuted ancient Christian communities, including Assyrians, Chaldeans, and Syrian Orthodox.

In Iraq, Preemptive Love Coalition cofounder and Truett alum Jeremy Courtney seeks to save lives, change hearts, and speak for the persecuted across faiths.

Dr. Linda Livingstone returns to the university as its 15th president, prepared and ready to lead all facets of Baylor's mission-driven enterprise.

Kevin Renois, BBA ’16, became aware of Baylor in high school in his native Port au Prince, Haiti, through a teacher, Katie Wilhoit Kilpatrick, BA ’08.

For many people experiencing change in their lives, the verses found in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 provide welcome wisdom and the promise of God’s enduring presence throughout the varying circumstances we may encounter over the years.

May 25, 2017, marked the 230th anniversary of the opening of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. The text of the unamended Constitution is notably secular, save for references like the “Year of our Lord” 1787. But the lack of religion in the document does not mean the topic went unmentioned.

Alumni of the Year: Awarded to graduates who have demonstrated remarkable achievement in the previous year

Baylor Legacy Award: Presented to individuals who demonstrate extraordinary service and philanthropy to Baylor or to causes that fit our mission as a Christian university

Smartphone addiction is in the same category as other technology addictions such as computers and gaming, which are all part of a larger family of behavioral addictions.

Baylor University’s 179-year history is filled with tentpole moments that inspire the Baylor Family to carry forward our mission: to go out into the world in Christian leadership and service.

David Wills has a passion for generosity and eternity. When describing the relationship between the two, Wills recalled words of a Baptist hymn: “The world is not my home, I’m just a-passing through.”

Jessica Beachum has a talent for seeing both the beauty and the need of the world — and meeting it with generosity and openness.

Few people have affected so many individuals in as many corners of the city of Waco as Jimmy and Janet Dorrell.

Bonton Farms is more than an urban farm; it is a place where communities are formed and enhanced. Gabe Madison did not expect to find herself in the heart of this community undergoing transformation ignited by hope.

Baylor Black Alumni Alliance gathers for a reunion weekend

Gil Stricklin’s faith journey began when he was 12 years old, when he entrusted his life to Jesus. This childhood decision set him on a lifetime path of caring for souls.

Students explore person-centered care at the intersection of science and the humanities

Blake Barrow, B.A. ’80, M.A. ’83, J.D. ’88, has been feeding hearts and stomachs at Hallelujah! BBQ in El Paso since doors opened in 2023.

In the competitive landscape of collegiate sports journalism, Baylor University proudly claims one of its own as a prominent figure on the national stage of CBS Sports’ college football coverage.

Patricia Bedford, B.S.E. ’06, possesses a unique talent for both engineering and baking.

A caring community at Collins Hall connects past, present and future generations of residents.

Several facility projects have emerged as priorities of the athletics master plan. Among them, construction of a football operations center.

Baylor University and the Baylor College of Medicine's (BCM) National School of Tropical Medicine (NSTM) work together to fight neglected tropical diseases that prey on the world's most vulnerable.

A spotlight on research growth since the launch of Illuminate

Mentorship in the Baylor Graduate School

The Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion opened its doors as the new home for Baylor’s championship men’s and women’s basketball teams, expanding the footprint of Baylor’s presence along the Brazos River and Interstate 35 corridor.

Baylor+, the all-new, subscription streaming platform of Baylor Athletics, launched in Fall 2023, providing Baylor fans with even more premium video content and original storytelling.

Baylor University’s Give Light Campaign galvanized transformational support from the Baylor Family.

In Fall 2023, Baylor welcomed three new faculty chairs to campus to support core areas of research that highlight the University’s R1 status and Christian identity.

Baylor University’s alumni, parents and friends support our faculty, staff and students in many ways.

Since the public launch of the Give Light Campaign in 2018, more than 96,000 alumni, parents and friends have given $1.45 billion to support Baylor University’s mission ...

Providing leadership opportunities for students across their years at Baylor is a hallmark of the Baylor experience.

Each year, thousands of Baylor students step out together into Waco to serve the community in various projects from cleanup to renovation.

Baylor welcomes Curtis Reynolds, an experienced Research 1 university administrator, to lead Baylor’s business and finance operations.

The High School Sports Sales Championship is an innovative competition series designed for students in grades 8-12 who are interested in the field of sports business.

In October, the University launched the Baylor Research in Growth and Human Thriving Science (BRIGHTS) Center, a multidisciplinary center designed to catalyze research related to the science of human flourishing.

Baylor partnered with local schools on National STEM Day by providing engaging science presentations for students and teachers and connecting Baylor researchers in the community.

After nationwide searches, Baylor appointed two new deans.

Waco is one of the best places to view the 2024 total solar eclipse, with four minutes and 13 seconds of totality on the eclipse path.

Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business (HSB) is 100 years old, and the school has embarked on a two-year long centennial celebration.

At a time when many universities are reducing their support in funding, programming and faculty and staff for foreign language and culture programs…

The Central Texas Cyber Range (CTCR), a $3.5 million partnership between Baylor University and McLennan Community College (MCC), launched this fall...

Established in 1923, The Texas Collection is Baylor University’s oldest special collections library.

The Baylor Family continues to give generously toward the Give Light campaign.

Established in 1969, the Founders Medal is one of Baylor’s most distinguished awards and is reserved for men and women whose service and contribution have been unusually significant to the life and future of the University. 

Today, Dr. Sheppard is an internal medicine physician in private practice and offices at Memorial Hermann Southwest.

Baylor's nationally recognized Department of Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation prepares tomorrow's business leaders

No. 5 national seed Baylor dropped a grueling five-set game to the University of Minnesota, in the 2021 NCAA Volleyball Tournament regional semifinals.

Baylor University’s alumni are making an impact in their communities, in their professions, in the world. They also are making an impact at Baylor, keeping their ties to this community through philanthropy, service on advisory boards and through their prayerful support of our administration, faculty and students.

This fall, Jared E. Alcántara, Ph.D., professor of preaching and holder of The Paul W. Powell Endowed Chair in Preaching at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, was named director of the Kyle Lake Center for Effective Preaching.

With more than 160,000 living Baylor Alumni hailing from every state and more than 100 countries around the world, the Baylor spirit is active and growing.

Baylor has a new front door — a touchpoint welcoming current students, prospective students and alumni

Baylor University’s campus is brimming with excitement as we begin a new academic year!

Indy and Belle thriving in their campus habitat