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This August, the ten-year Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) will launch to deepen global engagement. The plan intends to foster student learning, specifically about global health.
Former First Lady Laura Bush joined President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., for an interview at the Baylor Nursing gala in February. Mrs. Bush discussed her current initiatives to empower women in emerging democracies.
In honor of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Baylor supported sexual violence survivors and generated awareness on campus and in the community. The University's Title IX Office provides accessible resources and support for students.
An interview with the recipient of the 2018 Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching: Neil K. Garg, PhD, professor of chemistry at UCLA.
An overview of the ways Baylor Missions engaged the world over spring break.
The University honors one alumna and two undergraduate students who were named Fulbright Scholars.
Truett Seminary hosted a community reconciliation service to honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Author and speaker Bob Beaudine encouraged Baylor staff members to consider time, energy and love when selecting daily lifestyle choices at the annual Outstanding Staff Awards ceremony.
The University honors nine staff members with the Outstanding Staff Award.
Launching this August, the ten-year Quality Enhancement Plan will foster student learning by deepening global engagement, with an emphasis on global health for the first few years.
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The 2017 Baylor Traditions Ornaments raised almost $60,000 from 2,080 donors to help fund Hurricane Harvey relief efforts by Baylor students.
Three separate gifts will provide a boost to four academic divisions.
Across Texas and the nation, university students are increasingly seeking help for depression, anxiety and more serious psychiatric disorders. More than 75 percent of mental health conditions begin before the age of 24, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Moving away from home, making new friends and facing increased academic demands also contribute to college as a critical time for mental health resources.
For more than 95 years, Baptist Student Ministries (BSM and formerly BSU) has worked to equip college students across the country to follow Christ and transform the world. After a two-decade hiatus, BSM is back on Baylor’s campus and director Charles Ramsey, PhD, is excited to continue its work. “BSM exists to engage college students with the person and message of Jesus Christ and to equip them to work in partnership with churches to make a difference in the global community,” Ramsey said.
Faculty in Baylor University’s Environmental Science Department are not only educating the next generation of environmental scientists, they also are cultivating nutritious food, distributing fresh produce in collaboration with key partners across the greater Waco community and characterizing aquatic systems.
This past summer, Baylor theatre arts majors took part in a groundbreaking cultural exchange, sharing their talents and Christian faith in India.
Food insecurity is an issue rarely addressed on college campuses, but recent research has revealed that it often keeps students from bringing their best to the classroom on campuses across the country. Findings about Baylor specifically have resulted in multiple initiatives to address the problem. The latest addition is an on-campus food pantry called “The Store.”
In Spring 2018, Baylor will launch a new Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) — an important component of on going SACS-COC accreditation. Global Baylor: Addressing Challenges to Human Flourishing will advance internationalization across campus in support of our mission “to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service.”
For more than 95 years, Baptist Student Ministries (BSM and formerly BSU) has worked to equip college students across the country to follow Christ and transform the world. After a two-decade hiatus, BSM is back on Baylor's campus and director Charles Ramsey, PhD, is excited to continue its work.
Recognizing the publications, presentations, awards, and honors from Baylor University's faculty and staff.
In the midst of wrestling with technology issues, thousands in the Baylor community have dialed 254-710-HELP (4357) and heard these words spoken by Donna Herbert, director of client support services. She leads a dedicated team of Help Desk consultants who received an average of 2,257 calls per month last year — about 76 every day.
Baylor University has been awarded an annual grant by the U.S. Department of Education in the amount of $232,265 for five years to implement the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program.
A new Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree program in the Baylor Graduate School aims to provide an innovative, career-focused education to develop skilled, empathetic care providers in a profession in which doctorate programs are struggling to keep pace with demand.
Students from 4th through 12th grades choose from dozens of courses offered on the Baylor campus, taking two classes per day for up to three weeks.
Baylor University’s ongoing commitment to sustainability has been honored for
the fourth time by SIERRA Magazine, which has named the University to its 2017 “Cool Schools” list.
On July 26, Baylor announced a $100,000 grant from the Moody Foundation that will be used to renovate and upgrade the historic structure’s first floor.
For the 7th consecutive year, Baylor University was named a “Great College to Work For” according to a survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The results are based on a survey of 232 colleges and universities, with only 79 institutions achieving this recognition.
Recognizing the publications, presentations, awards, and honors from the Baylor faculty and staff.
The annual tradition of passing the Baylor Spirit to the newest members of the Baylor Family took on a spirit of service.
Baylor topped enrollment milestones for the diversity of its student body, enrolled a highly selective, high-achieving freshman class and advanced its retention and graduation rates to record levels.
The Mayborn Museum's participation in a unique, nationwide program is helping to enrich the visitor experience.
Manager of Benefits and Vendor Management Randall Brown helps outline the major distinctions between PPO and HDHP.
Megan Washington, the Xavier Domestic Exchange program's first participant, reflects on her experience.
Rooted in faith, Baylor's School of Music demonstrates a commitment to uniting service and music to transform lives.
In August 2017, Dr. Lewis Lummer, senior lecturer of deaf education and American Sign Language, launched Christian Academy for the Deaf.
Work continues on a wide range of priorities to foster a climate of inclusion and support for Baylor students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds
Baylor's equal emphasis on outstanding research and academics and steadfast Christian faith is one of the many reasons Dr. Linda A. Livingstone was at once thrilled and deeply humbled to become the University’s 15th President
Having named Dr. Terrill Saxon interim dean for the School of Education, McLendon looks forward to applying his experience in building on Baylor’s academic reputation, positioning the University for a bright future
The Baylor University Counseling Center (BUCC) recently achieved a milestone for its doctoral internship program, when the American Psychological Association announced the accreditation of the program
Through “Service Learning,” Baylor interior design students are using their skills and training to serve the Waco community
Literary recommendations from Jon Singletary, Dean of the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work
The Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) nears fundraising goal for new building
The Spiritual Life and Character Formation Task Force has implemented a number of new and updated programs focused around Baylor University’s Christian mission, including Baylor Young Scholars
Baylor University's School of Education launched a new Doctor of Education (EdD) in K-12 Educational Leadership in June, marking the School’s return to the field of superintendent preparation
Each spring, Baylor honors professors for excellence in the classroom, through scholarship and in the lives of students
In May, the University exceeded its goal under Pro Futuris of creating 10 Baylor Bound partnerships within five years
Baylor’s Office of Human Resources has revamped existing leadership skills training and plans to add new courses under Drexel King, manager, learning and leadership
From Waco to Cap-Haitien, Haiti, Baylor Engineering students are focused on implementing responsible and sustainable solutions for needy communities.
Effective April 1, Baylor University provides paid parental leave for staff and adoption assistance for faculty and staff.
Literary recommendations from Lee Nordt, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Retiring in May, Baylor University’s manager of commencement and facilities planning, Lois Ferguson, looks back on her career at Baylor.
Dr. David Pennington, chemistry and biochemistry, and Dr. Tom Hanks, English, are retiring from Baylor in May.
An intense focus on training enables the Baylor University Police Department to stay prepared and to serve the campus community.
When finals are over in May, some Baylor students head home for rest and relaxation. However, many others choose to use the summer months to further their education and career or to serve those in need.
In April, the University announced a gift in excess of $1 million to the geosciences department.
Baylor faculty, staff and students are taking on the most challenging of the world’s problems to promote human flourishing
Honorees recognized for their exceptional service to the University
In February, a ceremony acknowledged individuals with 5 to 50 years of service to Baylor University
Welch, who has served as associate general counsel at Baylor University since 2006, brings to this role more than a decade of experience, leadership and a deep commitment to the University’s mission.
Cook comes to Baylor from Texas A&M University where he served most recently as senior associate athletics director for external affairs, and, from 2008 to 2013, as vice president for marketing and communications.
Based on feedback from a series of external and internal listening sessions hosted during the fall, the Presidential Search Committee is utilizing a “composite sketch” of the professional and personal characteristics and experiences integral to the University’s next president in identifying potential candidates.
As the new year is underway, Baylor University will continue to deploy significant resources to prevent, respond to and support those who are impacted by sexual violence. Following on substantial progress, the Title IX Office is prepared to implement several long-imagined initiatives thanks to University-wide collaboration and institutional investment.
The Baylor University Staff Council, which meets monthly during the school year, aims to advance the exchange of information among Baylor staff members by providing a forum for the expression of ideas and concerns of staff. The Council is made up of representatives from each division of the University and a variety of departments across campus.
Under Pro Futuris, a robust set of five-year goals were approved in May 2014. Among these was a commitment to creating educational opportunities that benefit the surrounding community and Baylor alumni.
Baylor’s new multifactor authentication system is designed to better protect user accounts from being phished and used to access and exploit sensitive information.
Starting fall 2017, Baylor will launch the Science Research Fellows program, a new interdisciplinary academic major—BS Science Research Fellows—that aims to prepare students for a successful research career in fields like biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, psychology, neuroscience, environmental science, anthropology and geosciences.
Hired only last month, Baylor’s new head football coach has quickly illustrated his belief in Baylor’s mission and passion to lead and serve.
Baylor University was named one of the 100 “best values” among private universities, according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, which released its latest list of the Top 300 Best College Values of 2017 in January.
Baylor Human Resources offers new avenues for personal and professional development
A new office location and expanded programming better position the department to live out its mission.
Whether nurturing partnerships with the Office of Spiritual Life and Campus Living & Learning or the Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary in Ogbomoso, Nigeria, Truett Seminary is living out a mission to serve.
The Baylor family joined in the celebration as Tammy Havens, 44, and her daughter, Shandin Havens, 24 both earned their bachelor’s of business administration degrees in December.
With the fall semester underway, Baylor University continues to implement the recommendations for improvement in the prevention, response and care for those impacted by sexual violence.
During the weekend of September 16-17, the Baylor community came together for Family Weekend, a University tradition since 1960.
For the sixth consecutive year, Baylor University has attained elite Honor Roll status as a “Great College to Work For,” according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Dean Brad Toben, Baylor Law School’s longest tenured dean, and Associate Dean Leah Jackson Teague are celebrating 25 years of leadership.
With the opening of the department’s new facilities in the renovated Cashion Academic Building this fall—thanks to the generosity of an anonymous $10 million gift—CSD now has the opportunity to push the boundaries of excellence to a new level.
Baylor’s Office of Career and Professional Development is working closely with students, faculty, alumni and employers to ensure more post-graduate career placements than ever before.
Partnership is a cornerstone of Baylor’s School of Education. As it continues to strengthen its long-standing ties with area school districts, Baylor faculty and education students support the University’s mission in serving their community while receiving hands-on experience in the classroom.
Baylor’s investment in new technological resources to strengthen efforts to help students determine their personal strengths, succeed academically and graduate in four years, has begun to show results.
The Baylor University Department of Public Safety (DPS) is absolutely committed to the success and well-being of Baylor students, faculty and staff.