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.

Thad Scott, Ph.D. ’06, professor of biology, is one of dozens of Baylor professors who lead laboratories across campus that incorporate undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. 

Baylor faculty are creative problem-solvers, poised to address societal challenges through research. Across campus, examples abound in which faculty drive solutions to problems in aerospace, health, materials and more. 

Baylor’s mission and Christian foundation inform the cadence of the University experience from beginning to end. As a result, Baylor tends to do things differently than its peer institutions.

Baylor’s mission and Christian foundation inform the cadence of the University experience from beginning to end. As a result, Baylor tends to do things differently than its peer institutions.

DNA replication and repair carries implications for cancer formation and other health challenges.

Alumni live out Baylor's mission through the Peace Corps

Steppin’ Out is a twice-a-year service opportunity through which thousands of Baylor students directly serve the Waco community. The event returned in person for the 2021-22 academic year after previously navigating the challenges of providing virtual service opportunities in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Celebrating 5 year of President Livingstone's leadership

Understanding how the humanities scholarship contributes to Baylor's research achievements

Chapel is one of the oldest traditions in American higher education and one of the longest standing and most important traditions of the Baylor experience. It remains an integral part of life for the University’s students.

Baylor faculty members Leslie Palich, Ph.D., and Candi Cann, Ph.D., were both named Fulbright U.S. Scholars. 

Baylor senior lecturer in piano Bradley Bolen, D.M.A., has done his best to help ease the stress of war, offering online piano lessons to Myron Maletskyi, an 11-year-old Ukranian boy, during Russia’s invasion. Bolen met Maletskyi and his mother Irina in the fall of 2019 while doing master classes in Vienna.

Celebrating its 90th anniversary as one of Baylor’s oldest traditions, Diadeloso — or “The Day of the Bear” — returned to the Baylor campus in April, the first on-campus celebration of the annual spring holiday since 2019 after adjustments to the celebration in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19.

One of Baylor’s most beloved traditions — Dr Pepper Hour — hit the road this spring for an eight-week journey covering nearly 7,000 miles. The Dr Pepper Hour Tour delivered the sweet experience of ice cream floats alongside the excitement of being a part of the Baylor Family.

For almost two decades, Baylor Line Camp has been a quintessential component of the new-student experience. Newly minted Bears connect more deeply with the University and each other as they begin their Baylor stories. 

For the fifth straight year, Baylor Law’s Legal Clinics honored the hard work, dedication and sacrifice of McLennan County’s law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical services

A total solar eclipse will take place April 8, 2024, and Central Texas will be an ideal location for viewing the rare celestial display. Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, is teaming with Baylor, the City of Waco and Discovery on a public event: Eclipse Over Texas 2024. 

Baylor’s iEngage Summer Civics Institute was named the 2022 recipient of the Sandra Day O’Connor Award for the Advancement of Civics Education. 

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