Baylor News Stories
As another semester winds down, finals are quickly approaching. It’s natural to feel a little anxious or stressed as you study and finish final projects, but developing good mental health habits and knowing the resources available to you can be incredibly helpful.
As your spring semester at Baylor University comes to a close, please pay careful attention to the five items below. These are important reminders as you prepare to return to Baylor in the fall.
Since 2007, the Great Hall inside Brooks Residential College has provided a unique dining experience for the Brooks community and other Baylor students, faculty and staff.
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. This is the week that matters.
Baylor's relationally driven communities support the development of your learning and your faith.
Learn more about Baylor's caring community and elite academics.
Lauren Daigle, multi-award-winning country music singer, is set to perform in concert at Baylor University’s Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12.
Students, faculty and staff and their immediate family members are invited to enjoy a county fair-themed complimentary lunch for the Diadeloso Noon Meal from 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, in Memorial and Penland Dining Halls. All other dining halls will be closed until dinner service begins on its regular schedule.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Baylor University remains committed to cultivating and maintaining a safe and healthy campus through awareness, prevention and education on issues of sexual assault and interpersonal violence.
Baylor University President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., recently invited three university presidents to join her in sharing their experiences in an online webinar: “Remember the Fundamentals: Senior Leadership and College Athletics,” a program partnership between Inside Higher Ed and Baylor University.
Following the massive success of his 2024 national tour, GRAMMY-nominee and double Dove Award-winning artist Forrest Frank will bring his 2025 Child Of God Tour Part 2 to Baylor University’s Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22.
University’s continued research growth elevates Baylor within new criteria from American Council on Education and Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
For more than 175 years, Baylor Law School has prepared students for the practice of law while embracing innovation to meet the needs of an evolving profession.
Baylor President Linda Livingstone will join Harvard's Education Now webinar to discuss leadership in higher education, addressing key challenges and opportunities facing universities in an evolving academic landscape.
Waco Civic Theatre’s Century Season continues with Sara Bareilles’ acclaimed musical “Waitress,” running Feb. 13 to March 2 for 15 performances. In honor of Baylor’s commitment to the local arts, Feb. 15 is “Baylor Night,” with all tickets discounted to $20 for Baylor students, faculty, staff and alumni.
When it comes to pioneering education and ground-breaking research, Baylor has always been on the cutting edge.
Celebrating a tradition of community impact and service
Tammy Rodriguez shares how her Baylor experience influences her work in the healthcare field.
Each year on Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service, the Baylor University and Waco communities join others across the nation to participate in multiple events honoring Dr. King's life and legacy.
Baylor University has been awarded a $2.48 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Religion and Cultural Institutions Initiative (RCII) to support a major expansion of the Black Gospel Archive (BGA) at Baylor University Libraries.
“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.”
Isaiah 7:14 (ESV)
Starting in the Spring 2025 semester, the University is introducing one day of asynchronous instruction to ensure all students receive the full academic experience required by higher education accreditation standards. This spring the asynchronous day will fall on Saturday, April 26. This approach supports the necessary 75 instructional days each semester, including 70 classroom days and five final exam days, while accommodating Baylor holidays such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Good Friday and, specifically, the Monday after Easter.
Baylor University is hosting the Texas Esports League Fall Finals December 14-15, 2024, brining to campus the best middle school and high school esports teams in Texas to compete for the title of state champion.
Twice each year, Baylor University students embody the spirit of service during Steppin' Out, a day when thousands of students step away from campus life to engage with and uplift the Waco community.
As we prepare for Thanksgiving Break, the Baylor and Waco Police Departments remind our community of several safety tips for your personal safety and your property.
Meet this year’s Outstanding Graduate Student Award honorees for excellence in research, teaching and dissertation.
A new partnership with Waco Tours is set to enrich the Campus Tour experience by showcasing the vibrant city of Waco for prospective students and their families.
Several parking lots and roads on and around the Baylor University campus in Waco will be closed Tuesday and Friday-Saturday because of Baylor Homecoming-related activities. Baylor University Shuttle (BUS) services also will be modified.
Discover three benefits to applying before Baylor's early application deadline.
Whether you're reconnecting as an alum, new to campus, or a longtime part of the Baylor Family, Baylor Club membership offers the perfect way to get involved. Baylor Faculty and Staff are entitled to discounted membership rates.
Sept. 16-20, 2024, is Postdoc Appreciation Week across the nation. Postdoctoral researchers serve the Baylor community in research, teaching and more. Meet two of the many postdocs who advance the Baylor mission through their distinct role.
With the fall semester fully underway, it is vital to keep well-being at the forefront of your daily practices. Consider the following tips for taking care of yourself as you continue the school year.
Welcome back, Bears! Or to some of you, welcome for the first time! I’m Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley, special advisor to Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone for equity and campus engagement, and my main job is to make sure that you have what you need to get a quality education at Baylor University!
Baylor awards over $6 million in scholarship funds to prospective freshmen students. Discover how you can apply.
As we prepare for Move2BU, Baylor University will CLOSE some campus parking lots and interior streets on Tuesday and Wednesday. This will impact all of campus, so be prepared for delays, detours and disruptions to normal parking/traffic flow.
When Baylor announced a new campus dining contract with Chartwells Higher Education last fall, the nationally known university food service provider made a commitment to delivering innovation and best-in-class service to the campus community. Nine months of partnership and planning have led to a revamped dining experience – Baylor Eats, which is powered by Chartwells. This new partnership combines Baylor’s dedication to providing a top-tier campus experience that supports the well-being and satisfaction of the entire University community with Chartwells’s dining and catering expertise.
On Monday afternoon, the Baylor network experienced a disruption focused on Microsoft and Google-based resources. As of 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, all network services were restored.
The Baylor University Office of the President and the Office of the Provost are looking forward to hosting David Brooks on September 10 at 6:30 p.m. for a special event in Waco Hall.
Are you a Baylor faculty or staff member with a new vehicle or new license plate number? Or are you new to Baylor and will be parking on campus? As we near the fall semester, Parking Services says now is a good time for faculty and staff to update their vehicle information.
Beginning in August, Student Parking Permits will be available online. In order to park in a campus parking facility, students must purchase a parking permit annually. Groups of students will be able to select permits on a staggered basis – beginning with On-Campus Residential Students – according to the dates outlined below.
Each fall, the University sets aside two days during the week before classes start during student move-in when faculty, staff and current students rally together to welcome new students and families by helping them move their belongings into their residence halls.
As we survive through this hot Texas summer and hopefully enjoy a break from the hustle and bustle of the school year, parts of Founders Mall are being reimagined. If you look now, you will see the construction fences that signify years of preparation coming to fruition.
Summer classes and study abroad are hallmarks of the undergraduate learning experiences at which Baylor excels, but the possibilities begin — not end — there. Learn how Baylor student Austin Emery is using his summer to invest in others.
Summer classes and study abroad are hallmarks of the undergraduate learning experiences at which Baylor excels, but the possibilities begin — not end — there. Learn how Baylor student Austin Emery is using his summer to invest in others.
In the summer months, Baylor students eagerly apply themselves to pursuits that amplify their academic studies.
Voices from Baylor's Institute for Oral History archives share memories of Juneteenth celebrations in Texas.