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

New club sport is far from chill

Baylor showcases campus experience through Amazon Prime's The College Tour

The best hour of the week is hitting the road as Baylor’s Dr Pepper Hour Tour visits high schools throughout Texas during the 2021-22 academic year. Dr Pepper Hour — a Baylor tradition since 1953 — is making a statewide high school tour to deliver the sweet experience of Dr Pepper floats alongside the excitement of being a part of the Baylor Family.

Inaugural cohort of Scholars focuses on diversity and belonging

Historically Black Greek letter organizations shine

This summer, Baylor’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary announced the formation of “The Program for the Future Church,” an initiative under the direction of Angela Gorrell, Ph.D., assistant professor of practical theology, and Dustin Benac, Th.D., visiting assistant professor of practical theology and Louisville Institute postdoctoral fellow.

New faculty start the semester off strong

Despite premiering June 11 to a limited release, 12 Mighty Orphans carries a RottenTomatoes Audience Score of better than 95 percent and was popular among summer viewers. 

Each year, Baylor produces a new institutional commercial that airs during televised athletics events. A day in the life of a typical Baylor student is the focus of this year’s commercial. 

Continuing year-over-year trends in upward growth and diversity across the University, Baylor again set records in fall enrollment, welcoming its most academically qualified and most diverse freshman class in the institution’s history.

As we emerge from more than a year of uncertainty and challenges that have affected institutions across the landscape of higher education, Baylor University has benefited from our firm foundation in Christian values, our unwavering commitment to providing a transformational education, and the resilience of our faculty, staff and students.

Grounded in his Native American heritage, sculptor Dan Brook strives to see within his subjects to express their truth

Baylor resident chaplains shepherd undergraduates while preparing for ministerial careers

As a national research leader on the works of African American composers, Horace Maxile Jr., PhD, is part excavator and part evangelist. 

As higher education emerges from the pandemic, a strong and resilient Baylor is thriving in our pursuit to become the preeminent Christian research university.

In May, Baylor Alumni, along with the Houston Touchdown Club, hosted one of their first in-person events with the Baylor Family in nearly 13 months. Approximately 200 Baylor alumni, fans and friends heard from Baylor Football head coach Dave Aranda in a socially distanced, yet long-awaited, celebration.

Most Baylor fans know the story of how Scott Drew, in his August 2003 introductory press conference as the University’s men’s basketball head coach, said he came to Baylor “for a chance to win a national championship.” It seemed improbable at the time given the state of the program, regardless of the events during the three months prior to Drew’s hiring.

Baylor research addresses the world’s greatest challenges, many of which are health related. Globally and close to home, Baylor professors and their students promote public health through a mix of high-level research and practical application.

Twelve Baylor faculty members were honored with Outstanding Faculty Awards for teaching, scholarship and contributions to the academic community for the 2020-2021 academic year. The Outstanding Faculty Awards recognize the best all-around faculty, including tenured, tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty.

A celebration of saying 'yes' to a lifelong journey with God and neighbor

For more than 175 years, Baylor students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends have built a legacy of academic excellence informed and enlivened by a steadfast Christian commitment that helps young men and women find and pursue their calling. Each year, we celebrate the distinctive mission of Baylor University and outstanding alumni who have made an immeasurable impact on their alma mater, their professions and people around the world through the Baylor Alumni Awards.

Collen was named Baylor’s women’s basketball head coach May 5. She succeeds Kim Mulkey, who garnered a 632-104 record with three national titles in 21 seasons at Baylor. Collen has coached women’s basketball since the 2000-01 season, spending the past three seasons as head coach of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream.

Jameson Graber, Ph.D., assistant professor of mathematics, earned a Faculty Early Career Development Award (CAREER) from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award provides nearly $430,000 in funding over five years to support his research at the intersection of partial differential equations, game theory, economics and political science.

Roughly 32 percent of American colleges and universities are led by female presidents or chancellors. It is rarer for a university’s top two executives to be female. With Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., as president and Nancy Brickhouse, B.A. ’83, Ph.D., as provost, Baylor also boasts a first gentleman and a second gentleman. Brad Livingstone and Mark Brickhouse, Ph.D., both lend their expertise to the Baylor and Waco communities.

U.S. Navy doctor's service-oriented life has Baylor roots

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.

Acrobatics and tumbling ended the season the same way it has every year since 2015 — hoisting the national championship trophy. Every year, that is, except for last year when the season was abruptly halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat at Baylor University has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the international accrediting organization for the best zoos and aquariums. Baylor is the first university in the world to receive this designation and joins the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo as the only AZA-accredited zoos on higher education campuses.

Baylor researchers dramatically expand the number of colors a digital screen can display

Craig Kaiser, B.A. ’83, J.D. ’86, is a founding partner of Houston business law firm Phillips Kaiser, which recently launched The Legacy Project, a diversity initiative to make the legal profession more diverse.

Three Baylor seniors and one alumna were honored by the National Security Education program at the end of the spring semester. Amanda Sutton (University Scholar and Russian major), Anne Walker (economics, international studies) and Daniel Burch (political science) were awarded the prestigious David L. Boren Scholarship. Maria Torres, B.A. ’20, master’s candidate at the George Washington University Elliot School of International Affairs, was awarded the Boren Fellowship.

Former JPMorgan Chase & Co. executive Thasunda Brown Duckett, M.B.A. ’01, was named president and CEO of the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA).

Baylor is partnering with Topgolf Entertainment Group as the official education partner of Topgolf Waco, a single-level, community-focused venue featuring 30 climate-controlled hitting bays, classic Topgolf games, iconic virtual courses, a full-service restaurant, backyard-style lawn areas with fire pits and a mini golf course for a casual and enjoyable experience. The sponsorship agreement is the first between a university and Topgolf nationwide at this partnership level.

Former Baylor Football letterman Maurice “Mo” Linguist, B.A. ’06, M.S.Ed. ’07, was named football head coach at the State University of New York at Buffalo in early May. 

In its regular quarterly meeting in May, the Baylor Board of Regents elected seven new members and voted to approve officers and committee chairs, who also will serve on the Executive Committee, for 2021-2022.

Four Baylor alumni were named presidents of American universities during a five-week stretch this spring.

Baylor Career Center reported a surprising increase in job placement of graduating Baylor students in spring 2020 compared to spring 2019 despite an anticipated decrease due to the effect of COVID-19. 

Baylor Class Notes from 1940 through 2020s.

In March 2021, entrepreneur and TV personality Chip Gaines, B.B.A. ’98, released his latest book, published by Thomas Nelson. In it, Gaines shares keys to building relationships that pull us into a life of meaning, joy and connection.

Updates on Baylor Family and Friends.

Linda Plank, B.S.N. ’77, Ph.D., NEA-BC, began her tenure as Dean of the Louise Herrington School of Nursing in May after serving as interim dean since summer 2020. Sandeep Mazumder, Ph.D., was selected as The William E. Crenshaw Endowed Dean of Hankamer School of Business.

The Give Light Campaign surpassed a historic milestone in May — eclipsing the $1 billion mark in philanthropy given to support University initiatives and programs.
This marks an important moment as the campaign inches toward the goal of generating $1.1 billion in funding for strategic priorities outlined in Illuminate.

In June 2020, the Baylor University Board of Regents announced its unanimous approval of the “Resolution on Racial Healing and Justice,” acknowledging Baylor’s historical connections to slavery and the Confederacy and establishing the Commission on Historic Campus Representations. 

Internships often are an important part of Baylor’s transformational undergraduate education. There might be no better time for students to focus on extra- or co-
curricular professional work than in the summer. 

Baylor’s Campus has welcomed a number of architectural styles through the years, starting and ending with the red bricks and familiar steeples of Old Main.

From athletics to academics, Baylor’s profile is on the rise. More students than ever want to be a part of the Baylor experience — so much so that Baylor is preparing to welcome its largest class in the University’s 176-year history.

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

Scott Drew's trademark positivity propelled by his deeply rooted faith has built a foundation for success on the court.

To all in our Baylor Family who give each year to support student scholarships, we give thanks for you.

B.B.A. ’89, M.B.A. ’99, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Their paths and disciplines are varied, but the faculty who create Baylor's academic experience are united in purpose and calling

The Baylor Alumni team has adapted hundreds of events to utilize online platforms that bring speakers, activities, presentations, gatherings and more to alumni and friends around the world.

During a year that has presented a host of challenges and redefined what we think of as normal, this past February presented Baylor and the Texas region with yet another unexpected predicament.

Journalism professor Bob Darden, B.S. ’76, who founded and directs Baylor’s Black Gospel Music Restoration Project (BGMRP), was featured in Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s latest documentary.

Mulkey leads program to 11th consecutive league title

A snapshot of how some Baylor Bears view campus through their cameras as they document their Baylor experience

B.A. ’11, Atlanta, Georgia

A third-generation Baylor graduate, Cope grew up attending All-University Sing and football games at Floyd Casey Stadium. Therefore, she was overjoyed when accepted into Baylor’s theatre performance program

From a young age, Katie Norris, B.S.F.C.S. ’08, could always be found with a camera.

Baylor professor helps shed light on the legacy of World War II hero and civil rights icon Doris Miller

B.B.A. ’82, Lubbock, Texas

Baylor shines on national television

Lightfoot soars; Women's Golf goes for five

Baylor University and Compassion International have announced the Christian Collective for Social Innovation (CCSI).

In more than a decade of playing professional basketball, Ekpe Udoh, B.S. ’11, has learned to stay flexible and adapt quickly.

Baylor University alumni and friends make significant contributions to society in many forms. 

Faculty and student nurses participate in COVID-19 vaccination efforts

Scholarship program hits significant mark

Baylor Family addresses student food insecurity

Recruiting incoming students presents opportunities for innovation and new ways to connect

Baylor Admissions professionals give insight into their conversations with future Bears

My Labs Direct provides on-site testing for Baylor faculty, staff and students

There can be no more fitting selection for the inaugural recipient of the Alumni by Choice of the Year award than Merrie Beckham, who was awarded Baylor’s first A.B.C. decree by then-Chancellor Abner McCall and then-President Herbert H. Reynolds in 1986.

Award-winning songwriter, singer and producer Brett James attended Baylor with aspirations of a career in medicine.

Working at a coffee shop is hardly the ideal first job out of college, especially for someone with a speech communication degree from Baylor.

As the son of two legacies, Timothy Head may have been destined to attend Baylor, but he earnestly looked at several other universities.

Judge Lady, one of the University's two beloved American black bears, received some good news in early January.

Renovations on track in Tidwell Bible Building

Three Baylor Family events examining the historical context of the University's founding and early yearas.

Honoring a son's legacy through the gift of research