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Dec. 4, 2024
Good Citations: Baylor faculty among top 2% in higher ed

How do you determine a researcher’s impact? Measures of impact can be hard to quantify, but Stanford University has annually undertaken a method of doing so based on citations. This year, no fewer than 43 current or retired Baylor faculty appeared on this list.

Citations occur when, after a faculty member publishes his or her own researchers, other researchers around the world see that work as meaningful and cite it in their own work. Not surprisingly, Baylor researchers fare well by this standard. Stanford’s database has become a desirable destination for faculty, as it represents the top 2% of the most cited researchers in 22 disciplines — the best of the best.

Nov. 24, 2024
Steppin’ Out Into the Community

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. 

Nov. 18, 2024
Baylor Celebrates National Adoption Month with Special Events, Research Highlights, Robust Support for Adoptive Families

November is National Adoption Month, and Baylor University supports families who adopt through Baylor Law School's annual Adoption Day, faculty research that focuses on various aspects of adoption and robust adoption assistance benefits for faculty and staff adoptive families.

Nov. 13, 2024
Baylor Receives $938,141 EPA Grant to Advance Food Security and Climate Resilience Initiatives in Waco’s Underserved Communities

Baylor University has been awarded a nearly $1 million grant from the EPA’s Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) to drive transformative local initiatives aimed at bolstering food security, advancing sustainable agriculture and enhancing climate resilience in Waco’s underserved communities.

Oct. 30, 2024
Students Join BearAid to Pack Hurricane Relief Buckets

With six southeastern states still reeling from successive hurricanes Helene and Milton, Baylor University students joined together with the BearAid Disaster Relief Team to pack 100 “flood buckets” for communities impacted by widespread destruction.

Oct. 20, 2024
Salt and Light: Baylor Focuses Year-long Series of Events on Civil Discourse

Centered by a call to be salt of the earth and light of the world at the center, Baylor University launched a year-long series of campus-wide conversations, trainings and presentations in January focused on civil discourse, an important topic as Baylor strives to be a marketplace of ideas and extend the love of Christ toward others.

Oct. 11, 2024
New Research Shapes Future of Public Relations Accreditation & Education

Baylor University research prompted changes to the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and the Certificate in Principles of Public Relations (CPPR) exams.

Oct. 9, 2024
Forrest Frank named ‘New Artist of the Year’ at 2024 Dove Awards

It’s been quite a year for Forrest Frank (BBA ’17):

  • Hit No. 1 on iTunes worldwide chart (for all genres)
  • Five of iTunes’ top 100 Christian songs for 2024
  • Chosen as the soundtrack for Baylor’s 2024-25 commercial (our favorite honor, obviously)

Now, the Baylor grad has been recognized yet again, having won the 2024 Dove Award for New Artist of the Year!

Oct. 9, 2024
Corey P. Carbonara to Receive SMPTE’s 2024 Presidential Proclamation

Baylor University’s Corey P. Carbonara, Ph.D., professor of film and digital media, Master Teacher and an innovator in advancing new frontiers in media production technology, has been selected to receive the 2024 Presidential Proclamation from the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE).

Oct. 8, 2024
Baylor Researcher Awarded NIH Transformative Research Award to Pursue Personalized Treatment for Gut Diseases

Microbiome researcher Aaron Wright, Ph.D., has earned a $5.6 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director’s Transformative Research Award that could lead to personalized treatments for gut microbiome diseases like IBS, Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis and more. 

Oct. 8, 2024
Baylor in Washington program immerses BU students in the dynamics of our nation’s capital

An internship in Washington, D.C., offers incredible experience for students seeking careers in a wide variety of fields — but exponentially so during an election year.

The Baylor in Washington program has students in just such a position — earning college credits while interning with U.S. senators and representatives, government offices, think tanks, law firms, lobbyists, and other power players in our nation’s capital.

Oct. 1, 2024
Baylor again a top-10 undergrad experience, now leads Big 12 in new U.S. News rankings

Looking for a great undergraduate experience? You can’t do much better than Baylor.

Once again, BU is among the nation’s top-10 undergraduate experiences, according to U.S. News’ 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings.

Sep. 25, 2024
A Vision for a World Without Hunger

The Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty works to end food insecurity through innovative programs, global partnerships

Sep. 24, 2024
Stewarding God’s Creation: Baylor Unites for Campus Sustainability Month

Throughout October, Baylor will host a series of events celebrating the sustainability efforts around campus in honor of Campus Sustainability Month.

Sep. 8, 2024
Changing the Game at the Point of Need

Two mechanical engineering professors develop cutting edge technology to aid U.S. defense operations.

Sep. 7, 2024
Alumni in Action

Alumni represent and connect with Baylor wherever they are.

Sep. 6, 2024
Servant Leadership

The mission of Baylor University is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Sep. 6, 2024
Preventing Health Challenges, Addressing Community Needs

The call to address human health needs takes many forms at Baylor. Researchers may study molecules and cells to find treatments for disease, examine waterways for pollution or search for connections between diet and health.

Sep. 6, 2024
Excellence in Cybersecurity

Baylor Regent Todd, B.S. ’90, and Amy Patterson established The Todd and Amy Patterson Endowed Chair in Cybersecurity to advance the School of Engineering and Computer Science’s research within the field of cybersecurity. 

Sep. 5, 2024
Tradition in Excellence

Honors College renovations are an investment in transformational undergraduate education.

Sep. 4, 2024
A Celebration of Baylor Spirit

Today, the annual Mass Meeting is a beloved part of Baylor University’s Homecoming festivities during which first-year students hear the story of the Immortal Ten and share in the presentation of the Eternal Flame.

Sep. 4, 2024
A Changemaker in the Fight Against Cancer

When it comes to creating leads for cancer-fighting drugs, Liela Romero describes herself as a chef—mixing individual elements together to create a stronger finished product for new drug leads.

Sep. 4, 2024
Music for the Soul

Stephen Newby was called to Baylor to advance interdisciplinary research and scholarship in the study and preservation of Black gospel music. His approach, like the music itself, blends numerous notes into harmony: 

Sep. 4, 2024
Encouraging the Benefits of Active Living

There's a cascade of positive outcomes when individuals are active. Renée Umstattd Meyer partners with communities to eliminate barriers to active living and help people thrive.