Baylor Experience and Admissions Representative (BEAR) team members guide the way for prospective students

Online professional programs cultivate community and bring the Baylor experience to students around the world

Baylor Alumni honors the achievements of graduates and friends who elevate the University's mission

Baylor faculty explain what the University's R1 status means to them

Nationally-recognized researcher Sara Dolan is an APA "Citizen Psychologist" who has seen firsthand the how research and scholarship can support community wellbeing. She says Baylor's R1 attainment will open new doors to serve the community.

Baylor's pursuit of R1 recognition became official in 2019, but the roots of the the University's elite R1 attainment date back more than 20 years. See how visionary moves and a purposeful path guided Baylor to preeminence as a Christian research university.

Vice Provost for Research Kevin Chambliss explains how alignment from Baylor administration, faculty and staff advanced Baylor's R1 aspirations and rapid attainment.

Daniel Romo, The Schotts Professor of Chemistry and Co-Director of the Baylor Synthesis and Drug-Lead Discovery Laboratory at Baylor, discusses the pursuit of research excellence and discovery at a faith-based R1 university.

When Baylor earned R1 recognition at the end of 2021, the University joined an elite group of research institutions. Erica Bruce, associate professor of environmental science, explains the meaning of R1 in higher education and beyond.

From the moment Baylor officially announced its pursuit of R1 recognition in 2019, the University has been on a purposeful path that reached an elite benchmark faster than anyone anticipated.

Baylor’s faculty also received significant support through the creation of the Baylor Illuminate Chair Matching Program.

November 2021 also marked the announcement of a $15 million lead gift from Jeremy, B.A. ’97, and Kristy Fudge of Parker, Texas, to the Give Light Capital Fund.

In November 2021, Baylor announced the naming of the Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion in honor of Paul, B.B.A. ’79, and Alejandra Foster of El Paso. 

For the second consecutive year, Baylor tied its school-record Graduation Success Rate (GSR) with a 94 overall score.

Baylor mourns loss of legendary Dave Campbell

Squads celebrate a century of rallying the Green and Gold

The newest tenant — a banner recognizing Baylor’s 2021 Men’s Basketball NCAA National Championship — was unveiled Nov. 12, 2021.

Sophia Young-Malcolm returns to Baylor in player development role

One by one, they changed their minds. Jalen Pitre, B.B.A. ’20, M.S.Ed. ’21, never did.

Previously unheralded senior safety etches name in Baylor lore as Bears claim third Big 12 title in nine seasons

Research illuminates the Baylor experience for five undergraduates.

Baylor entered the ranks of R1 universities, pursuing research excellence while remaining grounded in its foundational Christian mission.

A Q&A with President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D.

Baylor professor earns landmark grant to study human wellbeing

For nearly 40 years, Duke University’s Talent Identification Program (TIP) has been one of the nation’s best-known options for providing talent identification and development for precollegiate students. 

They may not be blue-check verified on Twitter, but Judge Joy and Judge Lady — Baylor’s American black bears who reside on campus in the Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat — made history as the first live college mascots to send a tweet on the popular social media platform.

BGMRP expands with Black Gospel Archive and Listening Center

Celebrations enhance the Baylor experience

Baylor tied for fourth nationally for student engagement in the 2022 edition of The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (THE) College Rankings, released in September.

Students interested in entertainment arts an now study and gain experience on both coasts.

Alumni leaders leave their mark on U.S. endeavors in space.

Baylor University is now an R1 research institution. The end of 2021 brought this exciting news, as this long-pursued goal became a reality. In this Baylor Connections, President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., discusses these major benchmarks and their impact going forward.

Baylor's ascension to R1 research recognition places the University among an elite group of just 37 private institutions recognized for "very high research activity"

Baylor researcher builds understanding of stress, the brain and the heart

Using data to demonstrate and influence how a Baylor education affects spiritual growth

McLane Stadium's South Plaza now houses two new statues memorializing the bravery and service of alumni Medal of Honor recipients

Three of Baylor’s academic units celebrated exciting milestones

Six Former Baylor student-athletes represented three different countries at the Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Tokyo. 

On the heels of Baylor’s first men’s basketball national title, five former student-athletes known as “The Foundation” will be the lone inductions into the Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame as the 2021 class.

Baylor alumni influence Waco's flourishing cuisine scene

Photographic look at some of our favorite Game Day traditions.

Big 12 Conference Board of Directors extended membership to four schools

Mike Ford becomes the fourth Baylor Track and Field head coach

Baylor faculty, students, alumni and benefactors articulate the importance of the University's R1 aspirations