Our Stories

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. 5, 2024
Tradition in Excellence

Honors College renovations are an investment in transformational undergraduate education.

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.

Sep. 4, 2024
A Catalyst to Promote Healthy Water Sources

Every living being relies on water. Thad Scott's research is for life--improving or protecting vulnerable water resources.

Aug. 6, 2024
Baylor Recognized as National Leader in Advancing First-generation Student Success

FirstGen Forward, formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success, has announced Baylor University as one of 14 higher education institutions selected to its inaugural class of FirstGen Forward Network Champions.

Jul. 8, 2024
Grants, honors & game-changing research continue Baylor’s academic momentum

Among research universities, Baylor is distinct — a Christian R1 university. Faculty are engaged in high-level research that addresses challenges in health, engineering, and other fields. Solving these problems is the ultimate goal, but along the way, Baylor researchers are competing for — and winning — competitive grants that other top institutions strive to attain.

Here are just a few recent examples of significant projects where you’ll find Baylor faculty and students hard at work:

Jun. 27, 2024
Ad Unitatem: Toward Unity

As we survive through this hot Texas summer and hopefully enjoy a break from the hustle and bustle of the school year, parts of Founders Mall are being reimagined. If you look now, you will see the construction fences that signify years of preparation coming to fruition.

May 7, 2024
Spring Commencement

Everything you need to know to plan your visit to Spring Commencement.

May 7, 2024
How are You Doing?

Mental Health Tips for Students, Faculty and Staff.

May 7, 2024
Caring Community

Baylor is not too big, and not too small, with a caring community that supports students academically, socially and spiritually.

Apr. 25, 2024
Not too big, not too small: Inside Baylor’s caring community

High school students choosing a college are often looking for a school big enough to offer their desired major and extracurriculars, but small enough where they feel like a person, not a number.

That’s a niche Baylor fills in higher ed — a caring community regularly recognized for students’ academic and social experience and opportunities, all built on a foundation of Christian faith. That sort of support and care is a big reason why a recent national survey of parents named Baylor the No. 2 most-trusted major university in the country.

Apr. 11, 2024
Recognized by NASA

Baylor researcher Yang Li earns competitive Early Career Investigator award.

Apr. 11, 2024
Setting the Pace

Earning Critical Language & Goldwater Scholarships, Baylor undergrads set a record pace for major fellowships & awards.

Apr. 3, 2024
Making the Most of the Total Solar Eclipse

Baylor education expert offers tips on how to enjoy the eclipse with children.

Apr. 3, 2024
Graduate Student Appreciation Week

5 Ways Baylor Graduate Students Advance the Baylor Mission.

Apr. 3, 2024
Baylor Announces Waitlist, New Deadlines

May 1 is Housing Priority Deadline with June 15 for deposits or until capacity is reached.