• Skip to main content
  • Skip to main navigation
Baylor University Baylor University
Baylor News
  • Baylor News Digest
    • Baylor News Digest FAQs
    • Baylor News Digest Request Form
    • Campus-Wide Email Schedule
  • Baylor News Stories
    • Search News
  • Baylor 101
    • Strategic Financial Repositioning Webinar (3/24/26)
    • Baylor 101 - Business and Finance (10/2/25)
    • Baylor in Deeds Strategic Plan
    • Campus Preparedness and Communication Strategy (9/17/24)
    • Campus Facilities and Dining (4/10/24)
    • Research Commitment (1/24/24)
    • External Affairs (10/17/23)
    • Student Life (9/13/23)
    • Campus Safety (5/2/2023)
    • Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center (3/22/2023)
    • About the Board of Regents (11/8/2022)
    • Endowment (10/27/2022)
    • Benefits (9/8/2022)
  • America 250
    • America 250: All Events
  • Baylor Energy Complex
  • Mass Email Communications
    • Mass Email Guidelines
Baylor BU Baylor News Baylor News Stories
  • Search News

Baylor News Stories

Prioritizing Your Wellbeing During Finals
May 5, 2026
Students gather around a table to study for finals

As finals approach, it’s completely natural to feel anxious or stressed as you wrap up the semester. In the midst of this, practicing good mental health habits and knowing the resources available to you can be very helpful.

Read More
5 Reasons to Call Baylor Home
April 30, 2026
Students enjoy life at Baylor

If you’re searching for a university where you can grow academically, professionally and personally, Baylor offers an experience designed to help you thrive from day one. Here are five reasons students choose to call Baylor home.

Read More
Undergraduate Research at Baylor
March 26, 2026
A Baylor student conducts research in a lab with Baylor professor.

Baylor students can participate in cutting-edge research in their chosen fields as early as their freshman year--a competitive advantage for students.

Read More
Spring Break Missions
March 17, 2026
Baylor interior design students paint a church on a missions trip to Guatemala.

Trips with Baylor Missions combine faithful worldwide service with discipline-specific education. Over Spring Break, students were deeply impacted by sharing the love of Christ with the world, experiencing different cultures, growing in their faith, and using their vocations to impact communities near and far.

Read More
Baylor Commissions Students Serving on Mission Trips
March 6, 2026

On Tuesday, March 3, Baylor commissioned students who are serving on mission trips across the U.S. and around the world over spring break, during the summer months and who recently served over winter break.

Read More
Spring Break 2026: Stay Alert, Travel Smart, Stay Safe
March 3, 2026

Spring Break is almost here (March 8-15, 2026), and the Baylor University Department of Public Safety is urging students, faculty and staff to travel smart. 

Read More
Experts Recognize Baylor Campus Beauty
February 10, 2026
Aerial shot of Baylor University campus

Since 2023, three notable sources — Conde Nast, Architectural Digest and U.S. News — each included Baylor on their lists of the nation’s most beautiful college campuses.

Read More
An Innovative Spirit – Past, Present and Future
January 29, 2026
Comparison between old and new lab facilities at Baylor

When it comes to pioneering education and ground-breaking research, Baylor has always been on the cutting edge.

Read More
Sharing God's Love Around the World
January 27, 2026
A collage of Baylor winter missions trips

Look back at global missions trips that led Baylor students around the globe to serve within their calling.

Read More
Fall 2026 Application Deadline Extended
January 26, 2026
Students enjoy student life together with Baylor mascot

Baylor University turns 181 years old on February 1, and we’re celebrating the best way we know how — by giving you a little extra time to join the Baylor family! 

Read More
Apply to Baylor by February 1 — It’s Free and Full of Benefits
January 12, 2026
Baylor students celebrate student life on campus

Why apply to Baylor before February 1? Discover the benefits of submitting your free application before the deadline!

Read More
Prayer Events Connect Baylor, Waco Communities
December 19, 2025
Local clergy gather for Baylor's Community Prayer Breakfast

The City of Waco has been home to Baylor University since 1886. The two have persevered and grown alongside one another through wars, economic downturns and incredible prosperity. Baylor and Waco partner regularly on a range of programs and activities, and one unique event is the annual Community Prayer Breakfast.

Read More
Welcome New Athletic Director Today at Hurd Center
December 8, 2025

President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., invites students, faculty and staff to a special Dr Pepper Hour this afternoon as we welcome Doug McNamee, Baylor University’s new Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Read More
Outstanding Graduate Students: Baylor Graduate School Honors Top Students for Teaching, Research and Dissertation
November 20, 2025
Left to Right:  Reilly Fitzpatrick, Dr. Kristyn Woytkewicz, Dr. Caroline Franks, Megan Sturdivant, Provost Nancy Brickhouse, Rudhresh Manoharan, Dr. Elizabeth Harrelson Magill, Graduate School Dean Michael Young, Blanca Radillo-Murguia, Dr. Wemimo Jaiyesimi, Dr. Ann Ward representing Dr. Matthew Reising, Kayla Haberman, Min Ou.  Not pictured: Dr. Heather Deal, Dr. Xi Zhu, Dr. Bikram Khanal

Meet the 2024-25 Baylor University Outstanding Graduate Student award recipients in instruction, research and dissertation.

Read More
Baylor, CORDIA Development LLC sign predevelopment agreement
October 27, 2025
Aerial Shot of the Baylor Campus

Baylor University and Cordia have entered into a Predevelopment Agreement (PDA) to develop a solution to modernize the University’s energy system, delivering reliable, cost-efficient, and sustainable energy for the 1,000-acre campus.

Read More
10 Ways the Baylor Experience is Distinctive
October 27, 2025
Students gather at campus event

The Baylor experience is one of a kind. Discover 10 reasons why.

Read More
Memorial to Enslaved Persons Dedication
October 6, 2025

The dedication for the Memorial to Enslaved Persons will be held on Friday, Nov. 7 at 8:30 a.m. on Founders Mall, and everyone is invited to attend the outdoor ceremony.

Read More
Discover Baylor at Fall Premiere
September 29, 2025
Families attend Fall Premiere at Baylor

Making your college decision can be full of hard choices, and that’s why Baylor is here to help. Register now for Premiere!

Read More
Campus Safety: A Shared Responsibility
September 24, 2025
Pat Neff hall gold dome with blue sky behind

With the new school year in full swing, campus is buzzing with activity. Whether you are in your first year at Baylor and are adjusting to new environments, activities and routines or you are reacclimating to campus life, the start of the fall semester is an important time to review campus safety.

Read More
Big 12 Fall Tour Taps Graham St. Clair Band for Sept. 20 Tailgate Concert
September 15, 2025
Green and gold Big 12 2025 Fall Tour with photos of six band members with the Graham St. Clair Band embedded below

The Big 12 Fall Tour stops at Saturday's Baylor-Arizona State game at McLane Stadium, featuring a free tailgate concert with the Graham St. Clair Band at 4:30 p.m. at Touchdown Alley.

Read More
Baylor Connections Podcast Adds Video Streaming Option as New Season Begins
September 9, 2025
Baylor Connections green and gold conversation bubble

Baylor Connections, the University’s signature podcast, debuted a new video streaming option with today’s ninth season premiere episode.

Read More
Baylor Will Test Outdoor Tornado Sirens, Baylor Alert Emergency Communications System at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5
September 2, 2025
Monthly Siren Test

Baylor University will conduct a regular test of Outdoor Warning Systems (tornado sirens) at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, along with a required test of the Baylor Alert emergency notification system.

Read More
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Aug. 29 classes/operations
August 21, 2025
An aerial photo of McLane Stadium at Baylor University, with parking lots in the lower right.

Detailed information you need to know to plan ahead for Friday, Aug. 29, including parking lot and garage closures, campus operations and more.

Read More
Faculty/Staff Parking: Update Your Vehicle Information
August 4, 2025

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.

Read More
Baylor Faculty, Staff and Graduate Student Dining Price Adjustments
July 22, 2025

Price increases for faculty, staff and graduate student dining go into effect Aug. 1, better aligning with University expenses while still providing an exceptional, all-you-care-to-eat value.

Read More
Going Global
June 30, 2025
Baylor student provides medical assistance to mother and child on mission trip.

Meeting human needs and showing Christ's love: the heart of Baylor Missions trips blends service and love across a variety of discipline-specific trips around the world.

Read More
Faculty and Staff Summer Dining Updates
June 2, 2025
Read More
Resources for Student Mental Wellbeing
May 19, 2025

Navigating college life can, at times, be overwhelming, stressful and exhausting for students. At Baylor, we want to remind our students that there are resources available — on campus and remote (including over the summer), some are available 24/7. 

Holistic wellbeing is incredibly important, and students are encouraged to reach out to these resources, their community and/or trusted faculty and staff.

Read More
Prioritizing Student Wellbeing
May 7, 2025
Students walk on campus in front of Rosenbalm fountain

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. 

Read More
Reminders for Returning Students
May 6, 2025

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.  

Read More
Brooks Great Hall Future Plans
April 25, 2025
Brooks Great Hall

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. 

Read More
Holy Week
April 11, 2025
Light filters in through chapel stained glass

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. This is the week that matters.

Read More
Find Your Home at Baylor
April 11, 2025
Baylor students doing a sic 'em.

Baylor's relationally driven communities support the development of your learning and your faith. 

Read More
Not Too Big, Not Too Small
April 8, 2025
Students having fun on campus

Learn more about Baylor's caring community and elite academics.

 

Read More
A World Beyond Campus: Meet Baylor University Graduate Students
April 7, 2025
Baylor Graduate Student Appreciation Week logo
Read More
Two-time GRAMMY Winner Lauren Daigle Live in Concert Sept. 12 at Baylor’s Foster Pavilion
April 7, 2025
Singer Lauren Daigle April 11 at Baylor's Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas

Lauren Daigle, multi-award-winning country music singer, is set to perform in concert at Baylor University’s Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12.

Read More
Diadeloso – Noon Meal Served at Memorial and Penland Dining Halls
April 1, 2025

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. 

Read More
Updated Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct Policy
March 28, 2025

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. 

Read More
Remember the Fundamentals: 10 Keys for Senior Leadership Navigating Changes in College Athletics
March 13, 2025
2025 IHE Presidents Panel

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.

Read More
Forrest Frank: Child Of God Tour Part 2 Coming to Foster Pavilion April 22
February 21, 2025
Forrest Frank (Credit @deoryen) Forrest Frank presents CHILD OF GOD with Claire Leslie April 22 at Foster Pavilion at 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. 

Read More
Baylor Board of Regents approve fees for initial BEC evaluation
February 21, 2025
Campus Aerial Shot

During its regular February meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents took several actions that will provide the foundation for an aggressive implementation of the University’s new strategic plan – Baylor in Deeds. 

Read More
Baylor University Again Recognized Among Nation’s Elite Research Universities with Research 1 Designation
February 13, 2025
 Baylor University Sciences Building

University’s continued research growth elevates Baylor within new criteria from American Council on Education and Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Read More
Baylor Law School: A Legacy of Practical Training
February 10, 2025
Baylor Law School

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.

Read More
President Livingstone to join latest Harvard Education Now webinar
February 7, 2025

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.

Read More
Waco Civic Theatre, Baylor University Celebrate Shared Legacy with “Waitress”
February 4, 2025
Waco Civic Theatre presents Waitress, The Musical

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.

Read More
Happy 180th Birthday Baylor
January 28, 2025
A photo of Pat Neff Hall at magic hour, warmly lighting red bricks

Celebrating a tradition of community impact and service

Read More
The Heart Behind Healthcare
January 17, 2025
Tammy Rodriguez, DNP

Tammy Rodriguez shares how her Baylor experience influences her work in the healthcare field.

Read More
Baylor and Waco Commemorate MLK Day with University, Community Events
January 14, 2025
A wreath of yellow flowers at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park in Waco, Texas

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.

Read More
Baylor University Awarded $2.48 Million Grant for Black Gospel Archive
January 7, 2025
Black Gospel Archives

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. 

Read More
Merry Christmas from Baylor
December 19, 2024
President's Family Christmas Photo - 2024

“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) 

Read More

BaylorNews Online

Baylor News is an internal campus news publication for Baylor University faculty and staff. Featured content focuses on important University matters and stories that are of interest to Baylor employees.

BaylorNews@baylor.edu
Media & Public Relations
Submit a Digest Item
Submit Notice of Death
Baylor BU Baylor News Baylor News Stories
  • Baylor News Digest
    Back
    • Baylor News Digest FAQs
    • Baylor News Digest Request Form
    • Campus-Wide Email Schedule
  • Baylor News Stories
    Back
    • Search News
  • Baylor 101
    Back
    • Strategic Financial Repositioning Webinar (3/24/26)
    • Baylor 101 - Business and Finance (10/2/25)
    • Baylor in Deeds Strategic Plan
    • Campus Preparedness and Communication Strategy (9/17/24)
    • Campus Facilities and Dining (4/10/24)
    • Research Commitment (1/24/24)
    • External Affairs (10/17/23)
    • Student Life (9/13/23)
    • Campus Safety (5/2/2023)
    • Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center (3/22/2023)
    • About the Board of Regents (11/8/2022)
    • Endowment (10/27/2022)
    • Benefits (9/8/2022)
  • America 250
    Back
    • America 250: All Events
  • Baylor Energy Complex
  • Mass Email Communications
    Back
    • Mass Email Guidelines
  • General Information
  • Academics & Research
  • Administration
  • Admissions
  • Gateways for ...
  • About Baylor
  • Athletics
  • Ask Baylor
  • Bookstore
  • Calendar
  • Campus Map
  • Directory
  • Give to Baylor
  • News
  • Search
  • Social Media
  • Strategic Plan
  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • Diana R. Garland School of Social Work
  • George W. Truett Theological Seminary
  • Graduate School
  • Hankamer School of Business
  • Honors College
  • Law School
  • Louise Herrington School of Nursing
  • Moody School of Education
  • Research at Baylor University
  • Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences
  • School of Engineering & Computer Science
  • School of Music
  • University Libraries, Museums, and the Press
  • More Academics
  • Athletics
  • Compliance, Risk and Safety
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Office of General Counsel
  • Office of the President
  • Office of the Provost
  • Operations, Finance & Administration
  • Senior Administration
  • Student Life
  • University Advancement
  • Undergraduate Admissions
  • goBAYLOR
  • Graduate Admissions
  • Baylor Law School Admissions
  • Social Work Graduate Programs
  • George W. Truett Theological Seminary Admissions
  • Online Graduate Professional Education
  • Virtual Tour
  • Visit Campus
  • Alumni & Friends
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Online Graduate Professional Education
  • Parents
  • Prospective Faculty & Staff
  • Prospective Students
  • Students
  • Anonymous Reporting
  • Annual Fire Safety and Security Notice
  • Cost of Attendance
  • Digital Privacy
  • Legal Disclosures
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Notice of Non-Discrimination
  • Report It
  • Title IX
  • Web Accessibility
 
Baylor University
Copyright © Baylor® University. All rights reserved.
Baylor University • Waco, Texas 76798 • 1-800-229-5678