Baylor Education Professor Creates Program for Families with Autism, Focused on Sibling Interaction.

As their research addresses some of the world’s most pressing issues related to human health, technology, human flourishing and more, many Baylor professors are engaged in collaborative groups that facilitate a focus on ethics in their work.

This spring, Bryan W. Brooks, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Environmental Science and Biomedical Studies and director of the Environmental Health Science Program at Baylor, was elected to the rank of AAAS Fellow. The honor is given by the Council of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals.

As a high school student, preparing for college is no easy feat. Thankfully, Accelerate, Baylor University’s pre-college program, allows high school students to get a jumpstart on college courses and prepare for college-level rigor. 

Chapel has been a significant part of the Baylor experience throughout its 178-year history, and it remains an important part of each Baylor student’s experience. The size and form of Chapel looks different than it did in 1845, evolving and growing alongside the campus community that nearly 20,000 students call home each semester.

Baylor’s online M.B.A. program through the Hankamer School of Business was ranked No. 11 nationally among the 2023 Best Online M.B.A. Programs by Poets & Quants, the definitive online publication for business education news.

While there are theologians who study architecture, there are few who have been or are licensed architects, a unique point of view that has served Elise Edwards, Ph.D., assistant professor of religion, well. Edwards’ research combines her interests in theology, ethics, architecture and aesthetics to consider how Christian beliefs are expressed through the built environment. 

Baylor University’s recent classification as a “Research 1,” or R1, university has been widely and fittingly celebrated throughout the Baylor Family. To be sure, such recognition forms a landmark achievement in Baylor’s long history and positions the University to shine more brightly as a beacon of hope in a world facing many pressing challenges.

This spring, Baylor released the first detailed renderings of an addition to Founders Mall called the “Memorial to Enslaved Persons.” A report by Baylor’s Commission on Historic Campus Representations recommended the new memorial as an opportunity to honor the enslaved persons “who were instrumental in constructing the original campus where Baylor University began its journey” and whose identities remain unknown.

On Jan. 25, Dr. Rufus Spain celebrated his 100th birthday. Spain became a history professor at Baylor in 1957 and had an incredibly impactful career regarding 19th and 20th century history. 

A total of 14 Baylor students were selected for Fulbright awards for academic year 2022-23, a record number for the University.

In January, Daniel J. Pack, Ph.D., was named dean of Baylor’s School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). He begins his role June 1. 

This spring, the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated Baylor University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD). The program addresses the critical shortage of professionals with cybersecurity skills and highlights the importance of higher education as a solution to defending America’s cyberspace.

MBB legend trades jersey for clipboard after joining coaching staff ahead of 2022-23 season.

If you pay even a little attention to college athletics, you’ve probably heard the term “NIL” recently. But what is it? And what does it mean for Baylor?

That Good Old Baylor Line joins the Baylor Family across the state from Baylor's Waco campus to its Louise Herrington School of Nursing in Dallas

Baylor honors the achievements of the 2023 Alumni Awards recipients who elevate the University's mission

The country has never been more aware of the role of athletic trainers, and Baylor employs and produces some of the best in the industry

This February, Kendall Scarlett began as a fellow for the 2023 Knauss Fellowship Program. She is one of 84 fellows placed in federal government offices in Washington, D.C. Scarlett is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the environmental sciences program and, as a Knauss Fellow, she has a seat at the table concerning national policy that impacts our environment.

This spring semester, two deans announced the end of their tenures in their current roles. Gary Mortenson, D.M.A., will retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year, and Bradley J. B. Toben, J.D. ’77, will transition from dean of Baylor Law School to faculty this summer. 

At its regular February meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents took action on several committee recommendations and received reports on a number of strategic University matters, including Baylor’s pioneering Faith and Character Study. Study findings from the first full cohort of students revealed that over a four-year time frame, Baylor helps the majority of its students grow in faith and character while providing evidence of growth and the factors that predict it.

Highlighting a season of growth in Baylor’s research enterprise, the 2022 Baylor Research Year in Review is a collection of data and content which features the University’s research metrics, milestones, institutional investment in research and more.

From the very beginning, the dream of Baylor University as an internationally recognized, preeminent Christian research university was audacious. Learn more about Baylor's vision and path to research growth.

A volunteer-based, Baylor Alumni Board of Advocates works closely with the Baylor Alumni staff to foster lifelong relationships with present and future alumni.

Talk to any Baylor faculty member, and you’ll soon discover a passion for discovery — discovery through their own research and scholarship, and the multiplier effect that comes from fostering that same passion in their students.

Baylor is committed to competing at the highest levels of intercollegiate athletics with unwavering integrity and maintaining our position as one of the most successful athletics departments in the country through proactive, confident strategic planning.

Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua, a redshirt senior forward on the Baylor men’s basketball team, had quite the story to tell — even before the injury. 

At its November meeting, Baylor’s Board of Regents approved $78.6 million for phase two construction of the Fudge Football Development Center. The facility is expected to be completed during spring 2024.

Baylor running back Richard Reese collected a full trophy case of postseason honors, earning Freshman All-America First Team by College Football News, Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year and the top offensive freshman in the state of Texas by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. 

Inaugural Baylor Black Alumni Alliance Reunion Weekend Celebrates Achievement and Renews Friendships

Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III, arguably the most decorated football player in program history, highlights a Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame 2022 class that includes eight former student-athletes from six different sports. 

Baylor’s deep dedication to its Christian mission is woven throughout the University experience, including the campus environment. Spaces for restoration, contemplation and communion with God are located across campus and are available daily to students, faculty and staff. 

There’s almost no mountain Tyler Cooper, B.B.A. ’94, hasn’t climbed.

Baylor’s Institute for Faith and Learning (IFL) is celebrating 25 years of fostering the pursuit of academic excellence and Christian commitment and its worldwide contributions to nurturing the synergy between faith and reason.

When tragedies occur, one of the things that helps individuals move forward is closure. Unfortunately, most families of unsolved crimes never receive this conclusion, until now. 

The Baylor volleyball team earned a multitude of end-of-year awards, highlighted by Averi Carlson being named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year and senior Kara McGhee earning AVCA All-American Honorable Mention honors.

With beloved traditions like Line Camp, Welcome Week, the Baylor Line and the on-campus living experience, Baylor goes above and beyond to help new students feel like they are truly a part of the Baylor Family.

Gabe Madison’s résumé speaks for itself: 22 years of corporate experience — including over a decade at Thomson Reuters — and countless placements on “most powerful business leaders” lists. On paper, her corporate climb was surely on track to the top.

The road to Baylor's R1 achievement is paved by a bold Christian vision

In November, Becky Lindsey, A.B.C. ’08, stood on the field at McLane Stadium where the crowd cheered as she was handed a Baylor Football jersey. It was a small gesture recognizing and honoring her more than 20 years of service and support for the student-athletes, support staff and coaches of Baylor Athletics. 

The Congressional Award gold medal is the highest honor presented to youth by the United States Congress — and this year’s recipients include two Baylor Bears. 

As healthcare organizations adopt new information technologies, patients and providers alike must adapt to the role technology plays in communication that occurs in both in-person and virtual settings.

The Oral History Association (OHA) made its home in Baylor University’s Institute for Oral History (IOH) effective Jan. 1. 

Discipline-based service enhances Baylor's academic experience.

Alumni from various disciplines achieve success on stage and behind the scenes.

Senior Lauren Jarvis, a University Scholar major with concentrations in political science, economics and international studies, was selected as one of only 40 high-achieving students nationwide.

Baylor faculty and staff produce amazing digital content available in the form of podcasts and other online platforms. Here are a few of our favorites.

Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum joined more than 200 other museums across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Panama, as a Smithsonian Affiliate. 

Clearing a path, paving the way, being the first to come through — it all takes grit, heart and a sense of purpose.

Baylor and the University of Georgia were the only Research 1 universities to receive a top grade in ACTA’s assessment of the strength of the core curriculum among more than 1,100 U.S. colleges and universities.

According to research from Baylor’s ongoing Faith and Character Study, while peer influence is the top factor that leads to students attaining higher levels of vertical faith maturity and horizontal faith maturity, attending a local place of worship also is a powerful predictor of both measures of faith maturity.

Baylor University elementary education graduate Emily Blackwell, B.S.Ed. ’22, now teaching first grade in Texas at Brentfield Elementary in Richardson ISD, was honored as the 2022 National Student Teacher of the Year.

The Department of Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation in Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business has been ranked 6th best in the nation for its undergraduate entrepreneurship program by Entrepreneurship Magazine and The Princeton Review.

If you spend any time in the Honors College, it does not take long to hear Dr. Alden Smith’s name.

National STEM Day, a day annually recognized on Nov. 8, encourages schools and organizations to illuminate STEM opportunities and spark interest among young students through projects and activities. 

 Members of Baylor’s Model United Nations Team traveled to Kobe, Japan, to participate in the National Model United Nations (NMUN) Japan conference. 

When you see a bear (a Baylor Bear) in their natural habitat, what do you do? You raise a paw and say, “Sic ’em,” of course! 

A note from Vice Provost for Research Kevin Chambliss celebrating Baylor’s missional focus on ethics and integrity.

Baylor University continues to seek faculty whose research, teaching and faith commitment demonstrate the highest levels of integrity and impact. Provost Nancy Brickhouse, Ph.D., shares the pathway to recruiting faculty and pursuing preeminence as a Christian research university in this Q&A.

Each year, we look forward to welcoming Baylor alumni and their families back to campus for a wealth of traditions and events that range from exciting football games at McLane Stadium and Christmas on 5th Street in the fall to Green and Gold Weekend and All University Sing in the spring.