Climbing three spots from last year’s rankings, Baylor tied for 76th among national universities in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list.

As Baylor plans for Christmas and the campus traditions that are so beloved by students and alumni alike, we look on this season with hope. 

Foley Named Special Advisor to President Livingstone

A note from Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D.

Baylor researchers are impacting autism treatment through behavioral therapies, empowerment of parents and teachers, cutting-edge lab research, engineering breakthroughs and more.

The man behind Dave Campbell's Texas Football has impacted the lives of countless people, including coaches, athletes, readers, fans — and fellow sportswriters.

PBS docuseries produced and co-hosted by Baylor alumnus spotlights atypical altruism in unusual areas.

After nearly five months with a campus absent of students, incoming first year standouts bring a renewed sense of energy and purpose to the fall semester.

Baylor achieved several enrollment milestones this fall, including the largest freshman class in University history and record numbers of undergraduate and graduate and graduate professional education students.

During a July 14 virtual town hall event hosted by the Baylor Black Alumni Alliance and the Baylor Alumni Latino Group, Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., announced the establishment of the Trailblazer Scholars Program. 

Crenshaw Gift Endows Hankamer School of Business Dean

Gifts from the Baylor Family provide opportunities for new programs and initiatives

A pair of No. 2 overall NFL Draft selections and a quartet of three-time All-Americans highlight the list of Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame 2020 inductees. 

Baylor's fall sports teams adjust schedules in light of pandemic.

$2 Million CPRIT Grant Brings Young Researcher Back to Alma Mater

Truett Theological Seminary has announced that it plans to launch an extension campus for the San Antonio region in 2021.

While performing continues to be an important part of her career, she also values her opportunity to teach the next generation of violinists.

Learn more about recent faculty awards

Baylor School of Music Earns Pair of Prestigious Honors

A collection of reflective essays from nearly two dozen Baylor faculty members was published

The comprehensive care model developed by the Bear Habitat caregivers will continue to support Lady and Joy, including personalized care plans to address each bear’s specific needs as they age.

Incoming students embrace creative ways to connect

Mulkey Named to Basketball Hall of Fame; Four Bears Taken in NFL Draft; Lady Bears Trio Named All-Americans ... 

In late March, the NCAA Division I Council approved a one-year eligibility extension for spring-sport student-athletes. At Baylor, this includes baseball, softball, men’s and women’s outdoor track and field, men’s and women’s tennis, and men’s and women’s golf.

It began as another Year of the Bear. Football reached the Big 12 Conference Championship Game and played in the Sugar Bowl for the first time in 63 years. Volleyball claimed the Big 12 title and reached the Final Four — both program firsts. Both basketball teams earned No. 1 national rankings.

Common Chemical Compounds Could Contribute to Lipid-related Diseases.

Florence Nightingale, recognized worldwide as the founder of modern nursing, was born May 12, 1820. In honor of the 200th anniversary of Nightingale’s birth, the World Health Organization deemed 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. Prophetic, to say the least.

Another casualty of the COVID-19 shutdown was the cancellation of Baylor Theatre’s spring lineup. Cast and crew were sidelined, and plans to bring those performances to the stage were shelved. 

Students from across the disciplines capped off a record-setting 2019-20 academic year by receiving some of the most prestigious — and competitive — scholarships, fellowships and internships at the national and international levels.

Members of the pre-med honor society Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) and Multicultural Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS) at Baylor partnered with One More Child to serve in the Dominican Republic during Spring Break. Students helped lead children’s Bible study and provided public health education to children and families.

For spring break, a team of 13 students from the Baylor First in Line program traveled to the Dominican Republic and served alongside the ministry Casas por Cristo. The first-generation college students and two faculty leaders assisted in clearing the land, laying a foundation and erecting walls for a family home over five days.

In 2017, Baylor launched a series of social innovation labs that teamed students and professors to research and design interventions addressing some of the world’s most complex issues.

Dr. Douglas V. Henry became dean of Baylor’s Honors College May 1. Dr. Shanna Hagan-Burke became the dean of the University’s School of Education July 1. 

n March, three Baylor professors joined the storied ranks of Master Teachers — the highest honor granted to Baylor faculty members for sustained excellence in teaching: Robert F. Darden III, BSEd ’76, professor of journalism, public relations and new media; Dr. Anne-Marie Schultz, professor of philosophy and director of the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core; and Dr. Charles A. Weaver III, BS ’84, professor and chair of psychology and neuroscience.

Teams throughout campus make shifting Baylor's educational experience to the virtual world mid-semester possible.

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. 

Every year, U.S. News & World Report unveils its ranking of American colleges and universities. Last fall, Baylor was ranked 79th nationally and was named a “Best Value School.”

Philosophy class adjusts curriculum to consider real-time ethical challenges related to global pandemic.

For medical professionals working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, personal protective equipment (PPE) is a necessary but sometimes uncomfortable tool in the fight to stay healthy.

Baylor helps students maintain social and spiritual community despite the distance.

Legacy Scholar Joe B. Fulton moves offices of nationally acclaimed publication from Auburn to Baylor’s Carroll Science Building.

Dr. Todd Still, BA ’88, Dean of George W. Truett Theological Seminary, offered these words of encouragement to Baylor Alumni during a virtual event in May.

Each year in May, the Baylor Board of Regents selects new leadership for the coming year, welcomes new regents as participants in the University’s governance, and expresses gratitude to devoted members who have completed their terms of service to the University and are leaving the Board. 

During times of crisis, the value of Christian leadership becomes clear.

Volcanoes are Kenny Befus’ vocation; gemstones have long been an avocation. Befus, PhD, and his team measure tectonic and volcanic forces from his Baylor lab. During his free time, Befus enjoys exploring mining tunnels — hunting and faceting gemstones. He has earned the title of Master Faceter from the U.S. Faceting Guild.

Glycans are a class of biomolecule found within the body that cover cells and have important biological implications. The ways in which they interact with viruses such as the flu or bacteria and initiate infection is one example of this. Their importance is widely recognized, but glycans are difficult to characterize. For analytical chemists like Elyssia Gallagher, PhD, that challenge presents an opportunity to blaze new paths in search of a solution.

Once injected into an engine, liquid fuel begins breaking into small pieces. These droplets form a spray that mixes with air, vaporizes and powers the engine. It’s not something most people think about, but these sprays play an important role in the efficiency of a variety of combustion engines

Michael Scullin, PhD, founder of Baylor’s Sleep Neuroscience and Cognition Lab, has built a reputation as one of the nation’s leading sleep experts. Scullin’s wide range of research projects have helped people better understand the impact of sleep on creativity, memory and more.

Prestigious grant awards advance a culture of dynamic research for Baylor professors and enhanced opportunities for students.

A caring community attends to students' needs beyond academic instruction — and beyond Baylor.

A difficult decision allows a Baylor couple to keep America informed and their family safe.

As communities around the world and across the United States have been challenged by the global health and economic crisis, the Baylor Family has responded with ongoing financial support of Baylor students and the University’s institutional mission through the Give Light campaign. 

Dr. Taryn Ozuna Allen, BA ’03, MSEd ’05, of Saginaw, Texas, is a leader in the Baylor Alumni Latino Group, which has regional groups in locations such as Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, Del Rio, Texas, and Atlanta.

While pursuing Tier 1 Research status, the University remains committed to ensuring students find an exemplary academic and student-life experience.

Jeannie, BA '95, and Dr. Daniel McGinnis, BA ’99, reside in Sheffield, England with their two children. Three of their four family members were diagnosed with COVID-19.

Insight gleaned from experience led Robin Wallace to a personal perspective of Beethoven's life and resilience in the midst of silence.

In February, the University celebrated award recipients, 175 years of Baylor history and the bright future ahead.