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.

There is a line that connects generation to generation of the Baylor Family. “That Good Old Baylor Line” is a tradition that continues to grow as each new generation makes it their own.

This July, Col. Deydre S. Teyhen, M.P.T. ‘95, D.P.T. ’08, was promoted to Brigadier General at a ceremony on Joint Base San Antonio by Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, U.S. Army Surgeon General and Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command.

Baylor University holds many things for its alumni. For some, it’s full of memories of friendships, the start of love stories, the place where interest ignites a passion that transforms into a life’s calling. 

Each fall, colleges and universities vie for the attention of prospective students through a variety of media, the most prominent of which might just be the commercials that air on national TV during college sports.

Music can transport people to other worlds. Patrick Lenz, B.M. ’17, writes music with the goal of leaving audiences excited for the next concert, which has led him to his position as Composer/Arranger for the Regional U.S. Air Force Bands. He is now one of only six to hold the title. 

Baylor University’s alumni, parents and friends continue to support the Give Light campaign’s priorities, providing significant resources to academic units, capital projects and scholarship endowment in an effort to build a stronger foundation for the University they love.

One of the nation’s most respected voices in American higher education and for the role of faith-based universities, Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., has been elected chair of the NCAA Board of Governors. 

Strong teams are great at recruiting. Great recruiters lead to strong teams. It’s a cycle that builds on itself for sustained success, and we’ve certainly enjoyed that at Baylor — in more than just the sports realm.

Church Under the Bridge beneath the I-35 overpass, across from Baylor’s campus, has been a fixture for all living and passing through Waco for decades. The visibility of an outdoor gathering under a major interstate could not be missed.

Baylor was named among the nation’s top 10 Most Trusted Universities, according to global research firm Morning Consult as part of its ongoing Most Trusted Brands project.

Research led by Baylor University faculty and students was shared on screens across the nation as they shared their findings from the San Giuliano Archaeological Research Project during Season 10, episode 14 of the primetime Discovery adventure series “Expedition Unknown.”

The Senior Class of 2022 and Student Government funded an upgrade to the iconic lights of Pat Neff Hall. Since 1978, the lights have glowed green after a Baylor victory or in commemoration of a special moment. 

Each week, Baylor Connections welcomes guests who share their work and the University’s impact with listeners of KWBU, Waco’s NPR station. Alumni and friends near and far also can enjoy the podcast online at baylor.edu/connections.

In Fall 2021, Baylor’s incoming class had a record number of students from Hawai’i. Brianna Tancinco, a senior social work major with a minor in dance, was inspired with fellow Hawaiians to start an organization with the hopes of sharing the Hawaiian culture and aloha spirit with the Baylor community. 

The incoming Class of 2026 reflects the broad reach of Baylor’s reputation for academic excellence and a robust student experience grounded in a Christian community.

The U.S. Department of Education renewed Baylor University’s five-year grant for the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, which prepares high-achieving college students from diverse backgrounds for doctoral studies.

Champions’ TriBUne is a special feature through Baylor Athletics that gives you the student-athlete’s perspective and the chance for them to share their own story.

With the goal of visually enhancing the spirit of the Baylor Family, the Baylor Athletics department announced its “Go Gold” initiative for the 2022-23 athletic season.

Returning home to his “dream job,”  Mitch Thompson, one of the most highly respected coaches and recruiters in college baseball, was selected as Baylor’s 20th head baseball coach, announced June 15.

Can you imagine staring up at an over 20-foot-tall mammoth? The Mayborn Museum is well on its way to making this dream a reality. 

What do you do if you encounter a bear in the wild? The National Park Service recommends remaining still, identifying yourself (no, really!) and waving your arms slowly.

What do you do when you spot a Baylor Bear in the wild? Funny enough, all the same things!

Embarking on the first year of a college journey can be daunting for even the most prepared students. Along with the inherent transitions from life as a teenager still under the watchful eye of parents and guardians to entering young adulthood and the independence that it brings, undergraduates find themselves building a life — often in a new city, state or country — with others from myriad backgrounds and experiences that are potentially vastly different than their own. 

Baylor’s investment in supporting outstanding students in their pursuits of elite international scholarships has led to the development of leaders across numerous fields around the world. We tracked down many of these individuals to see where their careers took them after these experiences. These are their stories.

Fall is “national rankings” season in higher ed, and, amongst other accolades, Baylor now ranks among the top 10 universities in the nation when it comes to social media engagement.

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Learning and Organizational Change online program housed within Baylor’s School of Education has been named Program of the Year 2022 winner by Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED).

Baylor’s premier aerospace engineering club, Aero at Baylor, has aspirations that are out of this world — and for good reason. 

Baylor University is celebrating National Research Administrator Day by recognizing the team effort that supports researchers across campus and helped Baylor attain Research 1 designation – three years earlier than expected – among the nation’s top R1 universities.

The last 12 months have brought much to celebrate concerning Baylor research. These achievements are not a finish line, but rather a benchmark, as we steward this unique moment and pursue preeminence as a Christian research university.

Top university patent holders ranked in annual report from the National Academy of Inventors and Intellectual Property Owners Association.

Julia Chan, Ph.D., returned to her alma mater after more than two decades at LSU and UT-Dallas and will provide leadership in Baylor’s burgeoning materials science efforts as The Tim and Sharalynn Fenn Family Endowed Chair in Materials Science.

Tim and Sharalynn Fenn's generous gift establishes an endowed faculty chair position to attract, retain and support a visionary leader focused on the growth and development of Materials Science and its associated fields.

Five years ago, I was given the great privilege and honor of becoming the 15th President of Baylor University.

Baylor students continue a long tradition of serving and leading as counselors at camps throughout the United States

Jason R. Carter, Ph.D., vice president for research, economic development and graduate education at Montana State University, was named Baylor’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences Dean

When Baylor announced that the University achieved the prestigious designation of Research 1 (R1) status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education in December 2021, the designation placed the University among the nation’s top-tier research institutions as a doctoral university with “very high research activity.” 

At its regular May meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents approved a four-phased framework to address several of the priorities identified by the Commission on Historic Campus Representations.

With 19 residence halls at Baylor offering on-campus living for undergraduate students, maintenance, updates and renovations are an ongoing pursuit. Four residence halls, in particular, are in line for renovations with Collins Hall undergoing work as the first this year. 

Baylor students continue to shine as 14 were named Fulbright scholarship recipients for the 2021-22 academic year, the most in University history. This number is likely to place Baylor among the top producers of Fulbright scholars nationwide.

At their regular May meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents voted to extend the contract of President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., to 2032 in recognition of her exemplary University and national leadership that has elevated Baylor as a preeminent Christian research university with strengths across the board in academics, research and athletics.

Baylor’s Deputy Athletics Director Dawn Rogers was an assistant athletics director and senior woman administrator (SWA) at age 24, but she was unaware of the struggle endured by the pioneers that came before her.

Do you know Baylor alumni whose achievements and service should be honored this year? Nominate those individuals today online.

For generations of Baylor alumni, Tom Hanks, A.B.C. ’22, Ph.D., suited, smiling and sporting a trilby, was as ubiquitous to the University’s campus as Dr Pepper Hour or the overly-friendly squirrels in the Quad.

Congratulations to our new Alumni by Choice. These individuals were nominated to be recognized as Baylor Alumni by Choice because of their love for and commitment to the University.

Congratulations to our new Alumni by Choice. These individuals were nominated to be recognized as Baylor Alumni by Choice because of their love for and commitment to the University.

Baylor University and Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Mack B. Rhoades IV announced a 10-year contract extension in April.

Nearly four years into the public phase of the Give Light campaign, the impact is visible across the University. 

Dr. Cheng died a hero on May 15, 2022, when he tackled and attempted to disarm a gunman who attacked the parishioners of Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church where he was visiting with his mother. 

Three members of the Villedent family graduated at spring commencement, bringing the family to a total of four Baylor graduates holding a combined total of five Baylor degrees.

Three members of the Villedent family graduated at spring commencement, bringing the family to a total of four Baylor graduates holding a combined total of five Baylor degrees.