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Baylor was founded before Texas was a state, and remains a leading home for our home state’s history through the Texas Collection.

As board chair for the NCAA, Big 12, and American Council on Education, Dr. Livingstone's leadership gives Baylor a seat at the table in helping shape the future of higher ed.

On the most recent Baylor Connections podcast, hear the story behind the new cubs coming soon to Baylor.

Orientation opportunities are still open for the summer. Make your plans today!

Nine Baylor graduate programs appeared among U.S. News Top 25 in their field.

Morning Consult’s Most Trusted Brands report measures public trust in the top 135 doctoral research universities, with Baylor in the Top 10 for the second year in a row. 

Baylor’s high placement means opportunity for students. Meet three Bears who used the Career Center to take the next step.

For a fifth summer, the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty will operate its innovative Meals-to-You program that delivers shelf-stable meals directly to the home addresses of underserved children in rural, frontier and tribal regions.

Baylor sleep researchers highlight the influence of behavior on the circadian preferences of college students Attributing credit to Getty Images contributors. 

Baylor professor Juan Carlos Esparza Ochoa is an internationally recognized expert on religion and faith in Latin America. 

Music, art, history: discover 12 places to see on your next trip to Waco, Baylor’s growing hometown. 

For the first time in over two decades, the Baylor Bear Habitat welcomes two new live bears to the Baylor Family. 

After a record-setting season, Baylor Softball begins NCAA Tournament play in Utah.

Baylor Nursing connects students across the state from Baylor's Waco campus to Nursing School in Dallas. 

U.S. News recognizes Baylor among nation’s 15 most beautiful campuses. 

Baylor celebrates record graduating class. 

Noted Baylor smartphone researchers examine social media immersion and behaviors. 

2020 Grad Cheyenne Atchison addresses challenges from unconventional angles at Accenture. 

 Spring graduate Sydney Duke shares about making a life-saving donation, and the impact it made on her. 

Commencement weekend is here! Get the latest information to plan for your visit as we celebrate Spring 2023 graduates.

From entrepreneurship to healthcare and more, Baylor graduate programs recognized among nation’s best by U.S. News. 

President Livingstone shares a prayer with the Baylor Family for National Day of Prayer. 

Baylor alum shares stirring collection with Baylor’s Martin Museum of Art. 

Baylor Acrobatics and Tumbling continues dominant run with eighth consecutive national title. 

As Lady joins the ranks of Baylor’s graduates, discover some of her favorite aspects of life on campus. 

Discover five ways to prepare now for Finals success at Baylor. 

From 10 Fulbrights to second-straight Truman and more, Baylor students and recent alumni receive highly competitive international and national scholarships. 

As the public has continued to learn the value of athletic trainers, Baylor is employing and producing some of the best in the industry.

The deposit deadline is almost here—discover 5 reasons you should take the next step in your Baylor journey today!

Since 1948, the Baylor Religious Hour Choir has been sharing the Gospel through music, both on-campus and beyond.

Baylor Geoscientist Pushes Back Africa’s Prehistoric Timeline by 10 Million Years. 

Baylor environmental science professor Ryan McManamay answers questions about biodiversity concerns for Earth Day 2023.

Get your first look at the 2023 Baylor Football team Saturday and enjoy a day of fun throughout Baylor Athletics.

On May 2nd members of the Baylor Family – past and present – are invited to celebrate one of the University’s longest-tenured live mascots.

Learn more about the personal care and service Baylor provides for individuals needing help and support.

From reduced tuition to maximizing your degree time, discover how summer at Baylor makes a difference.

Meet Dr. Alan and Vicki Keister, Baylor’s 2023 Pro Texana Medal of Service recipients.

Special events highlight year-round recovery resources for Baylor students. 

May the joy and hope of the resurrection fill your hearts and bring you peace. Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Easter.

WACO, Texas (April 4, 2023) – Before a celebratory crowd in front of the iconic Tidwell Bible Building, Baylor University today unveiled and dedicated statues honoring the University’s first Black graduates, the late Rev. Robert L. Gilbert, B.A. ’67, and Barbara A. Walker, B.A. ’67.

Baylor recognized by U.S. Department of State for student Fulbright success. 

Baylor announces events throughout April for National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 

More than 5,000 graduate students enrich the Baylor community through teaching, research and scholarship.

Join us Saturday for a virtual event discussing academics, student life, financial aid and more. 

Did you know Baylor has its own holiday? Learn more about Diadeloso, where students take a day off of class to enjoy games, music, food and more!

From music to literature to television and more, Baylor women have elevated the game for more than a century.

The Luther Sweet Endowed Chair in Disabilities will receive support through the Illuminate Chair Matching Program equivalent to a $3 million chair.

Learn how students can get ahead and get a discount with Baylor summer classes.

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.

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 […]

Baylor environmental science professor Bryan Brooks joins distinguished list of AAAS Science Fellows.

Baylor is recognized by higher education leaders as a top 20 most innovative university.

Meet Baylor alum Amira Lewally, who bridges business and entertainment at A+E, The History Channel, Lifetime and more.

We’re going to start Black History Month with a bang!

Baylor University is celebrating the diversity of the Baylor Family in a number of ways.

On National Wear Red Day, meet the Baylor professor whose research unlocks connections between the brain and the heart to promote cardio health.

One of Baylor's most beloved traditions is just getting started as it celebrates seven decades of floats, fun and fellowship.

Doris Miller's heroic actions at Pearl Harbor made him an icon, and his impact on the Civil Rights era goes further than the Waco native might ever have imagined.

The oldest continually operating university in Texas, Baylor celebrates 178 years today!

Baylor faculty members Jonathan Tran, George Yancey honored by Christianity Today and Englewood Review for Books for excellence in books on race.

Recent data shows 92 percent placement rate for Spring 2022 graduates.

Baylor offers tips to complete your application by the final February 1 deadline and a checklist for all necessary items.

Baylor Education researcher Jessica Akers develops innovative treatment for children with autism and their siblings.

Discover why U.S. News named Baylor's first year experience among the top 10 in the nation for new students.

Tru Jamaica, a popular restaurant devastated by fire, finds new home on campus as they rebuild.

Discover Baylor's one stop for financial resources like financial aid, billing and payment and more.

Discipline-based service enhances Baylor's academic experience.

Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through community events and a Day of Service.

Students come to Baylor at different steps in their faith journey, so Baylor offers numerous chapel options to point students towards a deeper walk.

With key February 1 deadlines approaching, find helpful resources here to de-mystify the application process.

Baylor celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a week of service and reflection.

Meet Baylor's 2023 Alumni Award Winners

Daniel J. Pack, Ph.D., appointed as Dean of Baylor's School of Engineering and Computer Science.

Meet Baylor's nationally recognized professor blazing new trails of understanding in human health and fitness.

Hear President Livingstone share insights on Baylor's meaningful momentum and how the growth is rooted in the University's Christian mission.

As the calendar rolls over into 2023, let's take one last look back at the year, through the lens of Baylor's official Instagram account.

Baylor chemists develop a new Lewis superacid - used in the production of most common plastics - that is less harmful to the environment.

The Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty partners with public and private organizations around the globe with an audacious goal: to end food insecurity.

Alum Alex LeRoux's company earns contract to develop the first space-based construction on the Moon and beyond.

Meet the heroes immortalized at Baylor's Medal of Honor recipient memorial.

Baylor is 1 of just 8 schools to make U.S. News' top 25 for both undergraduate teaching & research.

University Scholar Lauren Jarvis is one of only 40 U.S. students to receive the prestigious British Marshall Scholarship.

Baylor students and alumni through the years have heeded the call to serve in all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Get the latest information for family and guests attending Commencement ceremonies December 17.

Baylor's ROTC programs train generations of Air Force and Army leaders.

Baylor School of Music Christmas concert makes its broadcast premiere on Gray TV stations nationwide.

Baylor alum Gabe Madison follows the call to community transformation at a South Dallas farm.

Discover the wide array of magical Christmas performances through the Baylor School of Music.

Resources are available to support students' holistic wellbeing amidst the challenges of finals and the end of a semester.

There are many ways to make a Baylor education fit your family's budget. Learn more about options available to you.

Lights, music, animals, snow...it's time for Baylor's iconic annual Christmas celebration.

Baylor Volleyball earns national seed and begins postseason run at home

Join us in celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Math professor Tim Sheng overcame great obstacles to pursue higher education.

From academics to athletics to alumni and beyond, we're giving thanks for an incredible year.

From the Baylor Family to yours.

Baylor psychology researchers reflect on what they've learned about the practice and benefits of gratitude.

On November 19, 2022, Baylor University and Texas Christian University meet on the gridiron for the 118th time - a rivalry that dates back to 1899.

As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, learn about the Waco (Huaco) and other Indigenous peoples who have called Central Texas home.

Saturday's game brings one more chance this year to run the Baylor Line, connecting past to present in one of college football's best traditions

Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Baylor Family and enjoy a free dinner that includes turkey and all the fixings. There will be field games, cornhole, and photobooths.