For more than a decade, Baylor’s Texas Hunger Initiative (THI) has worked to eradicate hunger in Texas, and to do so through a model that can be replicated elsewhere. This fall, THI has received more than $7 million in grants that will enable the organization to do more than ever. In late September, the United […]
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Ah, Tidwell. It’s where virtually every Baylor undergraduate student takes religion and history courses. So many students and alumni have fond memories of the building — but how much do you know about its history? Tidwell Bible Building was named for Dr. Josiah Blake Tidwell, who served as head of Baylor’s Bible department (and later […]
In 2008, Baylor professor Bryan Shaw’s 4-month-old son lost his right eye to a rare form of cancer (retinoblastoma) that most commonly affects young children. In the process of his son’s diagnosis, Dr. Shaw learned about leukocoria, an abnormal white reflection given off by the retina. (You’re probably familiar with seeing “red eye” in photos, […]
It’s been nearly 15 years since the first Baylor Religion Survey was released in 2005. In the years since, the survey has gained recognition as one of the nation’s most influential and comprehensive indicators of the ways Americans live out their faith. Covering topics like secularism, megachurches, politics, nationalism, attitudes towards prayer, and individual conceptions […]
Cool autumn nights. Friends and family. A bonfire, a parade, some Pigskin acts, and college football. This weekend was no doubt a #BaylorHomecoming to remember. In case you missed any moment of it, we’re here to recap it all for you. (Click each event name to see photos.) 1. Dinner with the Livingstones — Homecoming […]
On Feb. 1, 1845, Baylor University was born as Republic of Texas President Anson Jones signed the university’s charter. Next year marks Baylor’s 175th anniversary. In recognition of our rich history, we’d like to hear from Bears of all ages: What does your Baylor experience mean to you? What significant event(s) in your life happened during […]
Two years ago, Baylor alumna Stephanie Wright (BSED ’16) was named a Texas Student Teacher of the Year. This year, Baylor alumna Lauren Hornbeak (BSEd ’19) went one step further — earning the title of National Student Teacher of the Year for 2019. The award — given each year by Kappa Delta Pi, the international […]
Throughout the Mansfield Independent School District, Superintendent Jim Vaszauskas, BSEd ’80, is known simply as “Dr. V.” That’s in part because his last name is challenging to both spell and pronounce — but it’s a nickname that adds a personal touch to a leader who not only led the district to top academic ratings but, […]
In 1909, Baylor hosted the first collegiate homecoming celebration in the nation. This week — Oct. 10-12 — we again renew that tradition, as the Baylor Family returns to campus to “catch that Baylor spirit again,” as President Samuel Palmer Brooks famously wrote so long ago. As usual, the festivities begin in earnest Thursday night […]
If you follow politics, you’ve seen plenty of headlines or social media posts in recent months along the lines of “Evangelicals believe [a certain stance on an issue]” or “Evangelicals support [this or that candidate]”. And if you follow Dr. Thomas Kidd on Twitter, you’ve seen him repeatedly call out such posts — in particular, […]
