News

The conversation around autism has become more positive in recent years, thanks in part to efforts like Autism Acceptance Month. Sadly, churches have often struggled with how to welcome autistic individuals (and their families).

A new Baylor effort aims to help change that.

This week’s Major League Baseball All-Star game marks the unofficial midpoint of the baseball season, and for Baylor fans, there was plenty to cheer in the season’s first half. Major league debuts, starting spots, and elite power numbers were just a few of the highlights.

Four Bears have seen time in the big leagues already this year, and even more are waiting in the wings in Triple A, the highest level of minor league baseball.

When Dr. Alan Keister (BA ’92) began offering free health screenings in Amarillo schools 10 years ago, the overwhelming response made it plain: People in his community were suffering and in need of health care resources. Those early services grew into what is now Heal the City, a healthcare organization with clinics providing free services to Amarillo’s uninsured.

When Keyonte George heard his name called last night in the 2023 NBA Draft, it fulfilled a lifelong dream for the former Baylor guard — and continued a recent trend for BU that no one else in college basketball can match.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a political and economic partnership of 10 countries in Southeast Asia, together representing more than 660 million people — roughly 8.5% of the world’s population — and a combined GDP around $10 trillion.

The new leader of ASEAN? He’s a Baylor Bear.

Dr. David Hardage (BA ’79), winner of Baylor’s 2023 Pro Ecclesia Medal of Service, has spent a lifetime serving the church in Texas — from his call to ministry at the age of 10, to a decade of service leading the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Rock climbing began as a leisurely activity that Dr. Alexander Pruss could enjoy with his son. Now, the Baylor philosophy professor holds a Guinness World Record for his prowess — and it all began in the McLane Student Life Center (SLC).

There are many approaches to fighting food insecurity. Dr. Craig Gundersen brings an economist’s eye to the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty (BCHP), supporting the organization’s efforts to end hunger through his expertise on publicly funded nutrition programs. His highly impactful work made him a nationally recognized researcher; his faith made him a perfect fit when Baylor came calling.

“Cha” is the Chinese word for tea — and for Baylor alum Devin Li (BS ’12), it is far more than a beverage.

A Chinese immigrant who moved to Texas at the age of 13 and eventually came to Baylor as a mechanical engineering major, Li could have gone anywhere to build his business and career. He chose to invest in Waco — and has been rewarded for his choice.

A Baylor professor just hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts.

Yes, you read that right. Specifically, Baylor School of Music’s Kathleen Kelly, an assistant professor of vocal coaching, collaborated with soprano Emily Albrink on the recent release Force of Nature, which reached No. 1 on Billboard Magazine’s “Traditional Classical Albums” chart the week of May 13.

Stanford University recently compiled a database of the most cited researchers in higher ed history — specifically, those who ranked among the top 2% all-time. It’s an incredible undertaking — and one that found 34 Baylor professors among the honorees.

Baylor has accomplished a lot in President Linda Livingstone‘s six years at the helm: R1 recognition, a successful $1.1 billion fundraising campaign, faculty growth, campus updates, athletic success, and more.

Her leadership here at Baylor has attracted attention across higher education, leading to national leadership opportunities for President Livingstone — and incredible opportunities for Baylor University to have a seat at the table in helping shape the future of higher ed.

For the second straight year, a national survey has found Baylor among the nation’s top 10 “most trusted universities” — alongside such names as Johns Hopkins, MIT, Stanford and Notre Dame.

This fall, Baylor’s new Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center is set to open as a new “front door” to the Baylor campus. Located at the intersection of I-35 and University Parks Drive, the Center — generously funded by a gift from Mark (BBA ’79) and Paula Hurd — will be an obvious first stop for anyone visiting campus.

But it’s not just for prospective students; current students, alumni, and faculty/staff will also find a home at the Hurd. Here are just some of the ways the new facility will serve the Baylor Family:

How did a Baylor professor play a role in adjusting what scientists thought they knew about Africa’s historic timeline — by 10 million years?!?

It all comes down to a lot of digging, a decade’s worth of research, and the definitive presence of warm-weather grasses.

Many BU graduates credit Baylor’s Career Center with the assist for helping them put that best foot forward. Here are three Bears — one headed into the workforce, one headed to grad school, and one headed for a summer internship — speaking about their Career Center experience:

Every year, U.S. News unveils its annual ranking of American colleges and universities to the world. Last fall, Baylor came in at No. 77 in the nation — again among the top 20% of national universities — and was one of just eight schools to make the outlet’s top 25  for both undergraduate teaching and undergraduate research opportunities. (Baylor was also named among the nation’s top 10 for first-year student experiences and top 20 most innovative schools.)

The big news of the summer: Baylor has new bear cubs coming to campus!

Judge Indy and Judge Belle will make the transition to the AZA-accredited Bill & Eva Williams Bear Habitat on campus this summer. The rescue cubs are cousins, born just five days apart earlier this year, and come to Waco from a wildlife park in Idaho.

For the third time in the last six seasons, both Baylor men’s and women’s golf have reached the NCAA Championship!

Another academic year has come to its end: final grades posted, books returned, students graduated — and Baylor professors honored! Here’s a look at this year’s Baylor professors of the year:

All year long, Baylor Softball made it clear they deserved to be named among the nation’s best. Now, they’ll get the chance to prove it further in the NCAA tournament.

More than 4,000 new Baylor alumni — the largest class in BU history — crossed the Ferrell Center stage over the weekend as Baylor celebrated Commencement for the Class of 2023!

Growing up in the Metroplex, Dalton Capps’ circumstances didn’t exactly suggest college was in his future. No one in his family had gone to college, his family faced significant financial hardships, and not many friends and classmates were considering a four-year university, if they were considering college at all.

But Capps had one advantage: His parents.

Sydney Duke came to Baylor in 2019 with the goal of eventually becoming a physician, where she could help save and better the lives of others.

She had no idea she’s have the chance to save a life before she even earned her undergraduate degree.

Every spring, the Baylor Family bids happy retirement to professors and staff who have dedicated their professional lives to the university and its students. It’s always a bittersweet mix — sadness in seeing them go, happiness for a well-deserved next step — but we wish them all well in the next phase of their lives.

Here, we honor some of the longest-serving and most recognizable professors who are retiring this year — men and women whose faces will be missed, but whose impact will not be forgotten:

In case you haven’t heard — Lady is graduating!

Yes, Baylor’s beloved American black bear is preparing to move on — in this case, from her campus habitat to a new home off-campus (located on the enrichment site she and her sister, Joy, have enjoyed for years). There, she’ll continue to be taken care of by her Baylor Bear Habitat caregivers, staff and veterinary team.

In July 2021, Baylor announced it was seeking an artist to create statues of Rev. Robert Gilbert (BA ’67) and Barbara Walker (BA ’67), the university’s first Black graduates, honoring the pair for what they endured to open doors for countless other students who would follow in their footsteps. Less than two years later, Baylor […]

Last year, Baylor set a school record when 13 Bears earned prestigious Fulbright scholarships — almost twice the previous BU record! — as part of the nation’s flagship program for international graduate student and education. The year also included a Truman Scholar (BU’s first in 15 years), a Goldwater Scholar, a Churchill Scholar, and two Critical Language Scholars.

And yet — 2023’s student honors may be even more impressive.

When it comes to more fully understanding religion and faith in Latin America, Dr. Juan Carlos Esparza Ochoa bridges data, social work and theology — and at Baylor, he’s found a collaborative spot to continue decades of research in this area.

On Saturday, Baylor Acrobatics & Tumbling won its eighth — EIGHTH!!!!!!!! — straight national title. At some point, a run of success like this becomes hard to even comprehend.

Fueled by the post-war boom, 1947 was a busy year at Baylor -- and an important year in our nation’s history, as President Truman enacted legislation that created the United States Air Force as a separate military service, breaking ranks from the U.S. Army. Mere months after that birthday — on July 1, 1948 — Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) was formed at Baylor, making our Detachment 810 one of the oldest in the nation.

Whether it’s due to one’s learning style or schedule, for some people, reading news online just doesn’t work. They prefer an audible format — books on tape, podcasts, etc. If that sounds like you — and if you’re a dedicated Baylor Bear — then these Baylor podcasts are for you:

How does your body respond to stress? What is the impact of stress on heart health? When it comes to answering these and related questions, Baylor can rely on one of the top scientists in the field.

Last June, Dr. Ryan McManamay and his family planned to celebrate his parents’ 50th anniversary at Yellowstone National Park. Their plans were changed, however, by historic flooding in the park, which washed out portions of the park’s main road and forced a shutdown that impacted every surrounding community. For McManamay, the park’s closure wasn’t an […]

he end of World War II brought with it a renewed sense of activity on the Baylor campus, as seen in the number of new facilities and traditions that opened or began in those first post-war years. The first decade at Baylor post-war included the debut of the Bill Daniel Student Center, Tidwell Bible Building, […]

Earlier this month, Baylor introduced a new high honor for faculty — the title of “University Distinguished Professor,” an accolade expected to be given out only once or twice every two years, and even then only after an extensive review process. The honor recognizes faculty members for outstanding achievement in scholarship and/or creative activity, national […]

We don’t stop learning just because we’ve finished college — and while podcasts and documentaries can be great, there’s just something about picking up a good old-fashioned book. Even better than that? Reading a book written by a fellow Bear! Baylor faculty and alumni authors have been busy this spring, writing on everything from history […]

We’re full swing into Spring, and before the temperature gets unbearable this summer (pun intended), we’re here to share our top 5 places to hang out around campus this spring. Baylor Ballpark(s) — There’s no better way to spend a spring afternoon or evening than at Baylor Ballpark (or next door at Getterman Stadium). Whether […]

Singers, speakers, performers — these “vocal athletes” all rely on their voices just as a pitcher relies on his or her pitching arm, or a runner his/her legs. To perform their best, many singers and actors seek to visit certified vocologists, but it’s not always easy to access one — only 20 each year are […]

We’ve already got detailed studies that show the Baylor experience is among the best in the nation — whether you measure that in terms of first-year experience, engagement on campus, trust, or desirability.

Now, a new study adds to that list — ranking Baylor the No. 4 “happiest college in the U.S.”

For almost a century now, Diadeloso has provided Baylor students with a much-needed day off just as the spring semester reaches its crescendo — a day to rest and relax, to have fun with friends, and to make memories on campus that will last a lifetime.

In the spring of 1945, a group of Baylor students prayed for spiritual renewal for 90 straight days. Their prayers led to a movement that helped inspire ministries on campus and around the world, from the Journeyman mission program to the Passion Conferences. This week, hundreds of Baylor students again gathered in Jesus’ name for […]

If you haven’t been following Baylor softball closely this season, now might be a good time to start paying attention. Few outside Getterman Stadium expected big things from head coach Glenn Moore’s team this year — the Bears began the season unranked, and were picked to finish fourth in the Big 12 by league coaches.

Since 1956, Allen Hall has been home to thousands of Baylor Bears — but where did the hall get its name? Allen is one of at least a dozen Baylor buildings named for women — specifically, it was named in honor of Gladys Allen, a Baylor graduate, trustee and benefactor whose impact is still felt...

Like many sports fans, Deonte Epps (BA ’13) grew up watching SportsCenter, dreaming of someday being a part of the network. Unlike many sports fans, Epps has actually made it happen. Last year, Epps was accepted into the ESPN Next program for a competitive and coveted post as an ESPN production assistant.

The Fulbright Program is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious international education exchange programs in the U.S. Since its inception in 1946, it has helped hundreds of thousands of accomplished students conduct research, attend graduate school, and exchange ideas with other young professionals around the world.

This week’s NCAA basketball tournament announcements — with the Baylor women making their 19th straight appearance, and the men making their eighth appearance in 10 years — are only the latest in an ongoing series of honors for Baylor. Just how special is what’s happening right now in Waco? 

March Madness is finally here, and Selection Sunday once again delivered for Baylor basketball fans. Both Baylor’s men’s and women’s basketball teams fought through challenging schedules to extend their NCAA tournament streaks, with the men earning a No. 3 seed in the South Region and the women earning a No. 7 seed in the Seattle 3 […]

Baylor University has plenty of faculty members, across all disciplines, who bring an ethical foundation to their research and teaching; it’s one of the distinct benefits of a Baylor education. That doesn’t just happen on its own; it’s an intentional effort by the university, supported through efforts like the Baylor Ethics Initiative. The leader of […]

On Feb. 12, 2022, Baylor men’s basketball standout Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua took one bad step during a game against Texas. The injury was obviously and immediately significant, and doctors confirmed that in the days that followed. It wasn’t clear whether the man known as “Everyday Jon” would ever again be able to walk normally, much […]

If it feels like Baylor’s showing up in more and more rankings of the top universities in the country — well, your feelings would be correct. Here’s a rundown of just some of Baylor’s recent honors: Looking for a great education? Top 20% of national universities — U.S. News “A” grade for core curriculum — […]

After countless hours of planning, practicing and performing, All University Sing returned this spring — and after all that work, this year’s shows are now complete, having entertained thousands of Baylor students, alumni and friends. [LINKS: Photos from this year’s performances || “Get Ready With Me – Baylor Sing Edition” || Go behind the scenes at […]

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is the world’s largest general scientific society; you might know them best as the folks behind Science.org. Being named a Fellow by the AAAS is one of the most distinguished honors a scientific researcher can receive; the title is a career-spanning honor, recognizing individuals for their […]

Thousands of students come together each spring to make All University Sing happen. Those on the stage — especially the soloists, but also the other performers — naturally take the spotlight, but that spotlight would never shine without the hundreds of Sing chairs, Waco Hall staff and Student Productions Committee members who make things run […]

Another year, another top-10 ranking for Baylor entrepreneurship. Yes, for the 14th straight year (!!), Baylor’s undergraduate entrepreneurship program is a consensus top-10 national pick in the field. It’s ranked No. 6 in the country by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneurship magazine, and No. 8 nationally by U.S. News. “The combination of research, teaching and service […]

Why is tanning so popular, when we know it leads to skin cancer? What is the importance of appearance in our society? What role does fashion play in understanding ourselves in relation to others? These are the sorts of questions that Dr. Jay Yoo, an associate professor in Baylor’s Department of Human Sciences and Design, […]

When frigid temperatures and ice storms struck Texas earlier this month, Waco escaped mostly unscathed — but some of our neighbors were not so fortunate. Over 100,000 households in Austin were without power for days due to the storm. When Baylor junior Nolan Screen received a call from a colleague who works in Austin’s Office of Emergency […]

Service is a big part of a Christian’s call to engage with the world. At Baylor, students learn to connect their technical and professional skills with the needs of others — specifically, those in the Waco community. Baylor Magazine recently highlighted three such discipline-based services offered by different Baylor departments, ranging from law and tax services […]

Every Opening Day signals the start of something new in college baseball, but this year brings added change and excitement for Baylor baseball. It’s the start of a new era under Mitch Thompson, the longtime Baylor assistant (and national championship-winning head coach at McLennan Community College) who was named the 20th head coach of Baylor […]

Whether performing on stage as some of history’s most significant figures or giving life to characters in productions written by some of America’s legendary playwrights, Baylor professor Sam Henderson (BFA ’05) has built a dual career — giving life to these voices, and preparing students to do the same. On campus, Henderson serves as an […]

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? We’re here to walk you through the basics with a little “Baylor NIL 101” via a quick, three-question FAQ: What is “NIL”? NIL stands for “Name, Image […]

Last year, we wrote about Baylor’s plans to address many of the priorities named by the Commission on Historic Campus Representations — recommendations aimed at more completely telling the history of the university, particularly with regards to some early leaders’ slaveholding past. Last week, the university released the first detailed renderings of an addition to […]

Pop quiz: Which first-year NFL player led all rookies in tackles in 2022, finishing 11th overall? If you know the answer, chances are you’re a Houston Texans fan. But if you predicted this would happen before the season started — you’re probably a Baylor Bear. That standout rookie is Baylor’s own Jalen Pitre (BBA ’20, MSED […]

Scholarship programs like the Fulbright, Truman, and Goldwater are among the most prestigious (and competitive) in the nation. Baylor set a school record last year with 14 Fulbright recipients, recorded its first Truman Scholar in 15 years, and added to that list Goldwater, Critical Language, Churchill and Boren award winners. Such honors are great starts […]

Ask any Baylor alum about their favorite campus traditions, and you’re likely to hear Dr Pepper Hour mentioned pretty quickly. The combination of the soft drink invented in Waco and ice cream that makes a Dr Pepper float — plus a little fellowship with friends and coworkers… What’s not to love? For 70 years now, […]

If you want to reach students, you can’t be afraid to try new things. Baylor has struck an incredible balance of holding on to what’s most important (our faith, emphasis on teaching, etc.) while growing and improving across the board (Exhibit A: R1 status). Higher ed leaders across the country are noticing Baylor’s efforts — […]

Every year, higher education leaders at Baylor and across the nation survey the previous spring’s graduating class to determine how well students are finding jobs, grad school slots, internships and more to further their careers and set a strong post-undergraduate foundation. For Baylor, the numbers are in — and Baylor graduates are excelling. With 100% […]

Every college student needs practical help with scholarships, housing or some other financial issue at some point during their time on campus. Definitions, deadlines, deposits and more are all easier to navigate with some help — which Baylor One Stop now provides, right in the heart of campus. Think of Baylor One Stop as a […]

Once again, Baylor Law has led the state of Texas with the highest percentage of students passing the bar exam. The most recent results are from July 2022, when 96% of Baylor Law students — 95 out of 99 first-time test-takers — passed the bar. Of course, this is nothing new for Baylor Law. The […]

Baylor graduates make an impact in virtually any field you can think of; this year’s Baylor Alumni Award winners are no different, with recipients leading the charge in fields as diverse as the military, space exploration, community service, and Texas Baptist life. Congratulations to this year’s honorees: Alumnus of the Year: Maj. Gen. Joel Carey […]

Anyone who has visited the doctor in recent years — whether in-person or virtually — can see that the ways patients and doctors share information is changing. From online patient portals to computerized files medical professionals can reference while talking to the patient, new technologies ensure that everyone involved is both adopting and adapting together. […]

The end of each year brings with it a series of lists that bibliophiles eagerly await — a rundown of the year’s best books. Baylor professors are often honored on these “best of” lists, on a wide variety of topics. For 2022, two books authored by Baylor faculty members earned recognition from Christianity Today and […]

Chapel has been a significant part of the Baylor experience since the very beginning, and it remains an important part of each Baylor student’s experience. But after 175+ years, the size and setup of Chapel looks different than it did in 1845 — and probably different than when you attended. Why? Because campus now is […]

What role does grip strength play in predicting an individual’s overall health? While it’s just one small physical feat of many a human can perform, it can actually tell researchers a lot — and thanks to Baylor professor Paul Gordon, researchers now have the data to understand why it matters. Dr. Paul Gordon serves as […]

How has 2022 already come and gone?!? As the calendar rolls over into 2023, let’s take one last look back at the year, through the lens of our favorite photos from Baylor’s official Instagram account. Here are our top 10 Baylor Instagram photos of 2022: No. 10: Starting off the school year right with a […]

Bowl season is here, and for the 11th time in 13 years, Baylor is a part of it. The Bears earned a berth in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, taking on the Air Force Falcons this Thursday, Dec. 22, in Fort Worth. It’s an intriguing matchup that sees two of the nation’s best rushing […]

After the lesson plans, essays and recommendations from student teachers across the country were put to the test, it was a Baylor alum who emerged from the best of the best. Emily Blackwell (BSEd ’22) earned the National Student Teacher of the Year Award for 2022 after a competitive process that included samples of her […]

‘Tis the season to be jolly and spread some Baylor Christmas cheer! If your loved one is part of the Baylor Family, here are a few gift ideas that are certain to make them light up: 1. For the Bear that’s graduating (or any grad), this Baylor alumni hat is a great gift. (The Baylor […]

For well over half a century now, the combined choirs and orchestra of Baylor’s School of Music have heralded the arrival of Christmas with a joyful worship performance. This month, a newly produced version of the award-winning “A Baylor Christmas” will make its national broadcast premiere, airing on 80+ stations across 28 states. Last December, […]

With Baylor football playing in this year’s Armed Forces Bowl, this seemed as good a time as any to look back at BU’s long history of connections to the U.S. military via the BaylorProud archives. Whether it’s preparing students for service to our country, or alumni who have dedicated (and even given) their lives serving […]

When Baylor Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades talks about building “Champions for Life,” he means it. After leading the Big 12 Conference in Graduation Success Rate (GSR) eight straight years, Baylor student-athletes again tied the school record for GSR in 2022, finishing second in Texas (behind only Rice) and No. 13 nationally among Power Five […]

If all goes according to plan, humanity’s first construction on another world could come from the mind of a Baylor Bear. Austin-based ICON, a 3D-printing construction company, was recently awarded a nearly $60 million NASA contract to research and develop space-based construction systems that support planned exploration of the Moon and beyond. The co-founder and […]

Here at Baylor, celebrating Christmas is serious business. Exhibit #1,845,254: the Christmas trees you’ll find decorated all around campus. Let’s take a look around, shall we? First up, we have perhaps the most Instagrammable tree on campus. You can find students snapping pictures here day and night, capturing the beauty of both the tree and […]

There’s no bigger name in the museum world than Smithsonian, with their famous collections lining the National Mall in Washington. What you might not know is that they have affiliate museums around the nation — a roster that now includes Baylor’s Mayborn Museum. The Mayborn was named earlier this fall as a Smithsonian Affiliate, one […]

For the fourth consecutive year, Baylor Volleyball is one of the last 16 teams standing in this year’s NCAA tournament. The Bears protected their home court at the Ferrell Center this weekend, defeating SFA and Rice in the opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament to advance to the Sweet 16. The Bears’ seventh straight tournament […]

For the 11th time in 13 years, Baylor football is going bowling. The Bears will face Air Force in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl on Dec. 22 (6:30 p.m., ESPN) at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. The game is a unique one among bowls, with its focus on the military extending far […]

The most wonderful time of the year has officially arrived! Thursday night, Baylor kicked off the Christmas season with the beloved tradition Christmas on 5th Street. From the snow zone to the musical performances and, of course, the live nativity, the heart of campus will filled with Baylor students, faculty/staff, their families — and plenty […]

The list of schools to make U.S. News‘ top 25 for both undergraduate teaching and undergraduate research is a short (and impressive one): Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Duke, Elon, Michigan — and Baylor. In their latest rankings, U.S. News put Baylor at No. 16 nationally for undergraduate teaching and No. 21 for undergraduate research/creative projects. […]

For the seventh straight year — and the fifth time in six years as a top-16 seed — Baylor volleyball is headed to the NCAA tournament. Head coach Ryan McGuyre’s team was named the No. 15 overall seed for the 2022 tournament when the bracket was released Sunday night. The Bears will host first- and […]

For so many, Thanksgiving means food, football, and maybe the start of Christmas shopping. But before we get to all that, let’s remember why it’s called “Thanksgiving” — by giving thanks for some of the blessings we, the Baylor Family, have received over the past 12 months: Academically, the highlight of the last 12 months […]

As a Baylor Bear, there’s a pretty good chance your Christmas tree has more than its share of green-and-gold decorations. Now in year seven, the Baylor Traditions Christmas ornament program is certainly keeping our family’s tree covered in BU spirit! This year, there are two new Traditions ornaments available. One, appropriately enough, celebrates Christmas on […]

This season marks the 20th year that Baylor men’s basketball has been led by Scott Drew — the Big 12’s longest-tenured head coach, and the architect of the greatest rebuild in college basketball history. Five Sweet 16 berths, three trips to the Elite Eight, the 2021 National Championship, and countless student-athletes graduating on to careers […]

If you know anything about the history of Native Americans in what is now Waco, it’s probably that a tribe called the Waco (sometimes spelled “Huaco” or “Hueco”) lived in this area before settlers began moving south and west into Texas. Native American Heritage Month is a great time to learn about those who lived […]

Students who live in Waco have no shortage of attractions to visit or cultural opportunities to enjoy. Some are well-known, while others are hidden gems. So, what does Waco have to offer the next time you visit for the weekend? For more than 1 million Waco visitors each year, that answer begins with Magnolia, and […]

At Baylor, our Christian faith is not just a thing we do, another box to be checked — it’s a part of everything we do. Even as Baylor has grown over the last 175+ years, our faith remains the “why” behind what we do — from academics to student life and beyond. Here are seven […]

It’s been almost exactly two years since Baylor football last hosted a night conference game: Nov. 28, 2020. You might remember that one — quarterback Charlie Brewer accounted for 400+ yards and four touchdowns, and Baylor kicked a field goal as time expired to complete a furious comeback and beat Kansas State, 32-31. Saturday, the Bears […]

When NASA released surface images of Pluto in 2015, the world was enthralled with the never-before-seen beauty of the dwarf planet. But it was much more than that for Alyssa Mills, then an undergrad at the University of Maryland (and now a Baylor Ph.D. candidate). The high resolution photos unlocked Mills’ academic passion — and […]

Adam Flagler, Sarah Andrews, L.J. Cryer, Ja’Mee Asberry — there will certainly be familiar names leading the reigning Big 12 men’s and women’s basketball champions when the regular season tips off for both Baylor programs this Monday. But both teams will also heavily feature a few newcomers fans should get to know: Keyonte George, Aijha […]

Gabe Madison’s résumé is the kind Fortune 500 bosses drool over: 22 years at Thomson Reuters, numerous placements on “most powerful business leaders” lists… Her corporate climb was surely on track to the top. That all changed in September when Madison (BBA ’00) left the corporate sphere to lead a nonprofit that aims to redefine […]

If decision-making makes you anxious — whether those decisions be small (like where to eat) or big (like buying a home) — you’re in good company. Dr. Ashley Otto, associate professor of marketing in Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business and a widely published consumer psychologist, feels the same way. So how did Otto learn to […]