If last year was a season of adjustments for Baylor football — a new head coach, a cancelled spring practice, COVID-19 protocols and challenges, key injuries and schedule changes — there’s a lot this season that feels refreshed. The football program enjoyed its first spring camp under head coach Dave Aranda, propelling the team further […]
With the start of the new school year came the reopening of one of the most beloved buildings on campus: Tidwell Bible Building, which had been closed since May 2020 for an extensive renovation. The work on the 67-year-old building — one of the priority capital projects of Baylor’s “Give Light” campaign — was completed […]
It was a transformative new facility along the Brazos River, raising a program to new heights and expanding the Baylor campus further along the water. We’re talking, of course, about the Sheila and Walter Umphrey Law Center, which remains one of the nation’s top law school facilities as it celebrates its 20th birthday this year. […]
Top national rankings, deep postseason runs, nationally-recognized performers, Big 12 leaders — each has become a staple of the Baylor volleyball program under head coach Ryan McGuyre, and this year’s team is poised to continue that string of excellence with an abundance of returning talent and exciting newcomers as they begin the season Friday. The […]
For more than three decades, Vice Admiral John G. Hannink (JD ’94) has faithfully served our country in the U.S. Navy. From his early days as the public affairs officer aboard the USS Nimitz to his current post as the Judge Advocate General (JAG) of the Navy, it’s safe to say Hannink has had a […]
Baylor’s not the only school in the country where volunteers line up to help new students move into their residence halls — but it’s hard to believe any school does it better. Wednesday and Thursday, thousands of new Baylor students (both freshmen and transfers) were helped into their new homes by an equal number of […]
While it’s common for incoming freshmen to be welcomed to college by campus leaders, it’s not so common for that encouragement to come in the form of a hymn — but that’s what we do at Baylor. Since 2008, each incoming class has been welcomed with its own unique hymn, each capturing an aspect of […]
Whether you’re a space buff or simply watching the news, you’ve likely seen or read about America’s endeavors in space recently. From research taking place on the International Space Station, to a future return to the Moon, to commercialization of space closer to home, there’s plenty to highlight — and there’s a good chance a […]
The roots of Rev. Dr. Angela Gorrell’s insights into joy and suffering stem in part from a profound dichotomy she experienced in her personal and professional life. After receiving her doctorate, Gorrell had joined the Yale Center for Faith and Culture, focusing on joy in modern life, when — less than a year into her […]
One of the things we look forward to every summer is seeing all the amazing places Baylor Bears fling their green and gold. With COVID-19 restrictions loosened (even if only temporarily), it was wonderful to see students and alumni share their adventures — and their Baylor pride — on social media. Here are 10 of […]
