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Jared Butler was named the 2020-2021 Big 12 Athlete of the Year, becoming the fifth Baylor student-athlete to win this honor.

Explore the 10 most beautiful spots on Baylor's campus.

Dr. Gary Sheppard, Baylor's 2021 Alumnus of the Year, shares insights on the practice of medicine and service during the challenges of COVID-19.

Celebrate 75 years of saying 'yes' to a lifelong journey with God and neighbor with Baylor Missions.

A Baylor history Ph.D. student was selected as one of 10 Lilly Graduate Fellows for 2021.

U.S. Navy doctor's service-oriented life has Baylor roots.

Mack B. Rhoades, Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, was selected Sports Business Journal's 2021 Athletics Director of the Year.

For the third year in a row, two Baylor undergraduate researchers win the prestigious Goldwater Scholarships.

WACO, Texas (July 1, 2021) – Baylor University is seeking artists and foundries to create life-sized bronze statues of the University’s first Black graduates – the Rev. Robert Gilbert, B.A. ’67, and Mrs. Barbara Walker, B.A. ’67. The statues will ultimately reside in front of Baylor’s historic Tidwell Bible Building.

Baylor offers three distinct scholar programs that let students mix traditional business, liberal arts or science programs to create extra opportunities.

Celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks and delicious food at Touchdown Alley next to McLane Stadium.

Jessica Cope, the co-founder of The Hopeful Theatre Project, shares her passion for using the theatre stage to make the world a better place.

Dr. Peter James, a planetary physicist, provided calculations that identified the previously unrecognized pattern on Venus.

The Avanzando Through College program equips Latino students with a support system to improve academic performance and graduate college.

Four Baylor professors are focusing their research on distinct approaches to combat mosquitoes.

Jeremy Vickers, associate vice president for external affairs, shares ways to make the most of summer in Waco.

New Baylor research shows an organization's commitment to assist with adoption can result in reciprocal feelings from employees.

Baylor's Lab to Market Collaborative is turning research into real-world solutions.

Dr. Brianna P. Lemmons is on a mission to change the ongoing narrative surrounding Black fatherhood.

A 2020 graduate's painting, created for a Baylor class, was featured on the cover of TIME magazine.

Dr. Jameson Graber earned a prestigious Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation.

Three Baylor students and an alumnus have been named winners of the prestigious Boren Award focused on public service.

Explore these seven things to do and see in Waco this summer.

New data has been released from the most comprehensive national survey studying religion in America.

Dr. Walter "Sparky" Matthews was the first surgeon general of the United States Space Force and is now a clinical professor in Baylor's Honors Program.

The Baylor Family's generosity has crossed $1 billion in the Give Light campaign. Hear Baylor's vice president for advancement share its impact.

Baylor celebrated the 2020-2021 Solid Gold Neighbor Community and Faculty honorees for their outstanding community engagement.

A Baylor alumna was named president and CEO of one of America's 100 largest companies.

Dr. Danielle Parrish received a $3.1 million grant to test the success of an intervention program for young women involved with the juvenile justice system.

Breakthrough Baylor study uses candy-like models to make STEM accessible to blind and visually impaired students.

Two veterans share the challenges and meaningful ways veterans contribute to the Baylor student body.

Dr. Jung-Hyun Min is a groundbreaking expert on cellular DNA damage and repair.

Meet three Baylor alumni who are leading the way on the frontlines of public health.

Baylor researchers develop color imaging technology to dramatically enhance color on all high-definition screens.

Dr. Stephanie Gerow earned a grant to fund research providing early-childhood professionals with behavioral-intervention training.

Dr. David Jack is working to arm the aerospace industry with resources to make it smarter and safer long before a passenger ever sets foot in a plane.

Five newly endowed positions, funded through the Baylor Academic Challenge, will provide strategic growth to academic programs and research.

President Livingstone shares the top 10 moments of the 2020-2021 year highlighting the Baylor Family's accomplishments in many different fields.

Congratulations to the Baylor professors of the year.

The Board of Regents approved the first phase of a capital projects plan, including constructing the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center.

Baylor Biologist Cheolho Sim conducts genomic research to fight mosquitoes and eradicate disease.

Baylor Libraries partnered with the Baptist Standard to digitize the publication's entire history of back issues.

The Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat is the first university facility in the world to earn AZA Accreditation.

With the help of more than 77,000 members of the Baylor Family, including a leadership gift from Paula Hurd, the Give Light campaign has now raised $1 billion.

More than 3,600 Bears crossed the stage during six ceremonies on May 6 - 8 to receive their hard-earned diplomas.

Treasure Ramirez, a 2020 Baylor alumna, uses her life challenges to fuel her passion to help others.

Baylor and Topgolf have joined in an innovative partnership making Baylor the official education partner of Topgolf Waco.

Dr. Steven Forman was one of 27 researchers involved in a study that provided the earliest evidence to date of ancient humans altering entire ecosystems with fire.

Baylor will add statues honoring Rev. Robert Gilbert and Barbara Walker, Baylor's first Black graduates, to the campus landscape.

Baylor welcomes Nicki Collen as the fifth Head Coach in Baylor women's basketball history.

Baylor men's and women's tennis teams both earned top-8 national seeds and will host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament.

Ken Buckley, assistant vice provost in the Career Center, shares how the Career Center provides tailored support for the individual student.

Baylor experts answer some of the most frequently asked COVID-19 vaccination questions.

Celebrate the 2020 and 2021 graduates through the commencement ceremonies on May 6 - 8 at McLane Stadium.

Baylor Interior Design students rank in the top three regionally in the 2021 IDEC Student Design Competition.

Baylor Acrobatics and Tumbling brings home its sixth-straight NCATA championship title.

Wemimo Bright Jaiyesimi was named the inaugural recipient of the Robert L. Gilbert Scholar in Religion Graduate Fellowship.

Baylor men's tennis claims 14th regular season Big 12 title.

Baylor students, faculty and staff are encouraged to pursue vaccination as soon as possible and report when they are fully vaccinated to Baylor Health Services.

A recent study found that workplace communication expectations changed throughout COVID-19.

The Baylor acrobatics and tumbling team will compete in the NCATA National Championship in the Ferrell Center on Friday evening.

More than 30 Baylor Bears are leading colleges and universities worldwide.

A Baylor history professor's book was named to the New York Times' recommended reading list.

The Baylor Volleyball team was named the No. 12 overall seed for the NCAA tournament.

Baylor's Career Center reports an increase in job placement of graduating students in the spring of 2020 despite COVID-19.

Dr. Ryan McManamay, assistant professor of environmental science, was honored by the Ecological Society of America with the Sustainability Science Award.

Two Baylor alumni distributed meals to thousands of Dallas families during COVID-19.

Reconnect with your alma mater and fellow Baylor graduates across the country during Alumni Week.

Brigadier General Joel Carey, a Baylor alumnus, leads the U.S. Air Force's largest combat wing.

Baylor has joined communities around the country to increase public awareness and prevention education during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

A Baylor professor helps shed light on the legacy of World War II hero and civil rights icon Doris Miller.

With a 78-59 win over Houston the Baylor men's basketball team will play for the National Championship on Monday night.

Baylor Men's Basketball is the 2020-21 NCAA National Champion!

Baylor researchers earn autism grant awards to fund research and training in behavioral intervention practices.

Three finalists were selected for the 2022 Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching.

Dr. James Roberts and Dr. Meredith David discovered a messaging model that motivates people to take preventive actions to battle COVID-19.

"Seeing our guys having a chance to cut down the net and celebrate, doesn't get much better than that come March."

Baylor Women's Basketball Center, Queen Egbo, shares insights into the NCAA Tournament in this Sic 'Em Podcast episode.

Their paths and disciplines are varied, but the faculty who create Baylor's academic experience are united in purpose and calling.

Dr. Kenyatta Gilbert, Baylor alumnus and Howard University professor, shares a message of God's love.

Pablo Rivas, an assistant professor of computer science, shares how artificial intelligence shape services used by consumers.

Read the full Report of the Commission, including the historical context and recommendations for each historical representation studied by the group.

WACO, Texas (March 23, 2021) – Baylor University today released the full independent and unedited report of the 26-member Commission on Historic Campus Representations, which was charged by the Baylor Board of Regents with independently reviewing and evaluating the historical record and context of the University and its early leaders solely related to slavery and the Confederacy.

Senior biology student, Emily Schultz, wins the prestigious Churchill Scholarship in mathematics, science and engineering.

A Lilly Endowment $1 Million Grant will fund a research team to establish churches that THRIVE for racial justice.

President Livingstone was joined by Board of Regents Chair Mark Rountree and others to discuss the connections between slavery and Baylor University's founding.

Senior nursing students help administer the COVID-19 vaccine in McLennan County.

Meet the 2021 Alumni Award recipients.

Baylor will offer a new accelerated summer program and continue the Summer of Discovery program which offers discounted summer courses.

Dr. Ronald Johnson was joined by a panel of experts who provided insight into the history of slavery in Texas and among Baptists in the latest Conversation Series.

Baylor Bears celebrate their first Big 12 regular-season championship with a trophy presentation after the Texas Tech game.

Dr. Devan Stahl shares how her insights on bioethics helped hospitals during COVID-19.

Baylor University students and staff share what Women's History Month means to them.

Discover how Baylor space research advances new frontiers of understanding.

In the first of three Conversation Series events, Dr. Ronald Johnson was joined by a panel of experts who provided insight into the history of slavery in America.

The Lady Bears celebrate their 11th-consecutive Big 12 regular-season championship with a trophy presentation and confetti-filled arena.

Baylor and Compassion International challenge innovators to solve the education crisis through their new partnership.

Baylor is dedicated to preparing graduates to protect against 21st-century cyberattacks.

Take a look back at the life and legacy of the first woman to earn a degree from Baylor University - Mary Gentry Kavanaugh.

Baylor Proud shares the history of Baylor's National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations.