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Baylor Club Tennis named USTA National Club of the Year

Baylor’s Department of Film and Digital Media is a compelling example of the impact Baylor’s alumni, parents and friends are having at the University through the Give Light campaign.

Baylor’s campus is a hub for cultural arts that bring together and inspire the Baylor Family and beyond

In a database compiled by Stanford University, 35 current or retired Baylor faculty members appear among the top 2% of the most-cited researchers across 22 disciplines.

Passing through Waco this summer? Although campus life slows down in the summer months, Waco still offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities to make the most of your time and help beat (or enjoy) the heat.

In March, Baylor dedicated the Mary Jo Robbins Clinic for Autism Research and Practice.

Baylor’s Counseling Center has been recognized for excellence in its robust range of mental health services for students. 

New Baylor initiative promotes ministry with and by people with disabilities

This spring saw two major milestones on Baylor’s campus — both Baylor Air Force ROTC and the Baylor Religious Hour Choir celebrated their 75th anniversaries.

This summer, Baylor celebrates 100 years of business education. 

Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., named chair of the American Council on Education (ACE) Board of Directors

The U.S. Army and Baylor University boast a long and proud history in health-related graduate education. This tradition continues with the five-year renewal of a program at the Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) in cooperation with the United States Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing (USAGPAN).

Baylor relief team helps communities hit by disaster

Baylor University students wrapped up the 2022-23 academic year by receiving some of the most prestigious — and highly competitive — scholarships and fellowships at the national and international levels.

Baylor announced the addition of two American black bear cubs to the AZA-accredited Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat. The cubs, named Judge Indy and Judge Belle, will join the Baylor Family in the on-campus habitat as early as mid-summer.

Collegiate Day of Prayer broadcast to originate from Baylor University

University’s beloved American black bear graduated with the Baylor Class of 2023

Baylor Alumni in the new, incoming Big 12 regions make their local recommendations for fans planning a future road trip to cheer on the Bears

Data studies grounded in an ethical framework and powered by motivation to serve others

Data sciences may well be more collaborative than any other discipline.

Baylor softball received three All-Big 12 selections and Head Coach Glenn Moore was honored as the Big 12 Co-Coach of the Year.

While numbers tell an impressive story, Baylor’s pursuit of preeminence as a Christian research university has long been driven by far more than metrics.

More than 40 endowed faculty positions have been created since the start of Baylor’s strategic plan Illuminate and the Give Light campaign

Baylor faculty among top 2 percent in higher education

Research marked by quality, visibility and impact: Baylor faculty have long lived out this objective stated in Baylor’s strategic plan, Illuminate. 

Global vision for a world without hunger

Since its inception as the organization’s former name — Texas Hunger Initiative — the now more aptly named Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty (BCHP) has maintained a vision of a world without hunger.

The first weeks of the beginning of a Baylor student’s journey on campus are a veritable cavalcade of new experiences, people, ideas, responsibilities and places.

Give Light is a $1.1 billion comprehensive campaign for the future of Baylor University.

What happens when undergraduates, graduate students and postdocs collaborate in a lab under the guidance of top-notch Baylor faculty? There's a type of learning that can't take place any way else.

Findings from the first-ever challenge of elemental analysis validity sparks conversations among journal editors, chemists.

Baylor's R1 status is far more than an elite club or glossy résumé item. It positions Baylor to have a significant impact around the world. Baylor faculty explain what that means to them in Baylor Magazine.

W.R. White Meritorious Service Award

Young Alumna of the Year

Merrie Beckham Alumna by Choice of the Year

Distinguished Achievement Award

Pro Texana Medal of Service

Pro Ecclesia Medal of Service

Alumnus of the Year

NIH funds a first-of-its-kind effort, led by Bryan Shaw, to provide tools eliminating barriers that exclude students with blindness from pursuing chemistry education and experiences. Students from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired will participate in pilot portion of the project.

When the rain began to fall on the morning of June 13, 2022, no one in or around Yellowstone National Park knew that a once in 500-year event was underway.

Baylor Computer Science Professors Lead NSF-Funded Effort to Identify Illegal Activity Online

Endowed chairs attract top researchers and scholars to Baylor.  Many of these positions are made possible by the generosity of the Baylor Family through the Give Light Campaign.

Baylor Education Professor Creates Program for Families with Autism, Focused on Sibling Interaction.

As their research addresses some of the world’s most pressing issues related to human health, technology, human flourishing and more, many Baylor professors are engaged in collaborative groups that facilitate a focus on ethics in their work.

This spring, Bryan W. Brooks, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Environmental Science and Biomedical Studies and director of the Environmental Health Science Program at Baylor, was elected to the rank of AAAS Fellow. The honor is given by the Council of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals.

As a high school student, preparing for college is no easy feat. Thankfully, Accelerate, Baylor University’s pre-college program, allows high school students to get a jumpstart on college courses and prepare for college-level rigor. 

Chapel has been a significant part of the Baylor experience throughout its 178-year history, and it remains an important part of each Baylor student’s experience. The size and form of Chapel looks different than it did in 1845, evolving and growing alongside the campus community that nearly 20,000 students call home each semester.

Baylor’s online M.B.A. program through the Hankamer School of Business was ranked No. 11 nationally among the 2023 Best Online M.B.A. Programs by Poets & Quants, the definitive online publication for business education news.

While there are theologians who study architecture, there are few who have been or are licensed architects, a unique point of view that has served Elise Edwards, Ph.D., assistant professor of religion, well. Edwards’ research combines her interests in theology, ethics, architecture and aesthetics to consider how Christian beliefs are expressed through the built environment. 

Baylor University’s recent classification as a “Research 1,” or R1, university has been widely and fittingly celebrated throughout the Baylor Family. To be sure, such recognition forms a landmark achievement in Baylor’s long history and positions the University to shine more brightly as a beacon of hope in a world facing many pressing challenges.

This spring, Baylor released the first detailed renderings of an addition to Founders Mall called the “Memorial to Enslaved Persons.” A report by Baylor’s Commission on Historic Campus Representations recommended the new memorial as an opportunity to honor the enslaved persons “who were instrumental in constructing the original campus where Baylor University began its journey” and whose identities remain unknown.

On Jan. 25, Dr. Rufus Spain celebrated his 100th birthday. Spain became a history professor at Baylor in 1957 and had an incredibly impactful career regarding 19th and 20th century history. 

A total of 14 Baylor students were selected for Fulbright awards for academic year 2022-23, a record number for the University.

In January, Daniel J. Pack, Ph.D., was named dean of Baylor’s School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). He begins his role June 1. 

This spring, the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated Baylor University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD). The program addresses the critical shortage of professionals with cybersecurity skills and highlights the importance of higher education as a solution to defending America’s cyberspace.

MBB legend trades jersey for clipboard after joining coaching staff ahead of 2022-23 season.

If you pay even a little attention to college athletics, you’ve probably heard the term “NIL” recently. But what is it? And what does it mean for Baylor?

That Good Old Baylor Line joins the Baylor Family across the state from Baylor's Waco campus to its Louise Herrington School of Nursing in Dallas

Baylor honors the achievements of the 2023 Alumni Awards recipients who elevate the University's mission

The country has never been more aware of the role of athletic trainers, and Baylor employs and produces some of the best in the industry

This February, Kendall Scarlett began as a fellow for the 2023 Knauss Fellowship Program. She is one of 84 fellows placed in federal government offices in Washington, D.C. Scarlett is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the environmental sciences program and, as a Knauss Fellow, she has a seat at the table concerning national policy that impacts our environment.

This spring semester, two deans announced the end of their tenures in their current roles. Gary Mortenson, D.M.A., will retire at the end of the 2023-24 school year, and Bradley J. B. Toben, J.D. ’77, will transition from dean of Baylor Law School to faculty this summer. 

At its regular February meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents took action on several committee recommendations and received reports on a number of strategic University matters, including Baylor’s pioneering Faith and Character Study. Study findings from the first full cohort of students revealed that over a four-year time frame, Baylor helps the majority of its students grow in faith and character while providing evidence of growth and the factors that predict it.

Highlighting a season of growth in Baylor’s research enterprise, the 2022 Baylor Research Year in Review is a collection of data and content which features the University’s research metrics, milestones, institutional investment in research and more.

From the very beginning, the dream of Baylor University as an internationally recognized, preeminent Christian research university was audacious. Learn more about Baylor's vision and path to research growth.

A volunteer-based, Baylor Alumni Board of Advocates works closely with the Baylor Alumni staff to foster lifelong relationships with present and future alumni.

Talk to any Baylor faculty member, and you’ll soon discover a passion for discovery — discovery through their own research and scholarship, and the multiplier effect that comes from fostering that same passion in their students.

Baylor is committed to competing at the highest levels of intercollegiate athletics with unwavering integrity and maintaining our position as one of the most successful athletics departments in the country through proactive, confident strategic planning.

Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua, a redshirt senior forward on the Baylor men’s basketball team, had quite the story to tell — even before the injury. 

At its November meeting, Baylor’s Board of Regents approved $78.6 million for phase two construction of the Fudge Football Development Center. The facility is expected to be completed during spring 2024.

Baylor running back Richard Reese collected a full trophy case of postseason honors, earning Freshman All-America First Team by College Football News, Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year and the top offensive freshman in the state of Texas by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. 

Inaugural Baylor Black Alumni Alliance Reunion Weekend Celebrates Achievement and Renews Friendships

Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III, arguably the most decorated football player in program history, highlights a Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame 2022 class that includes eight former student-athletes from six different sports. 

Baylor’s deep dedication to its Christian mission is woven throughout the University experience, including the campus environment. Spaces for restoration, contemplation and communion with God are located across campus and are available daily to students, faculty and staff.