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Baylor on short list of schools in top 30 for both undergrad teaching & research

…ws’ top 30 for both undergraduate teaching and undergraduate research is a short (and impressive one), filled with schools like Duke, Michigan, Princeton, Stanford, Yale — and Baylor. For the third year in a row, U.S. News‘ rankings placed Baylor among this prestigious short list, as BU was ranked No. 26 nationally for undergraduate teaching and No. 23 for undergraduate research/creative projects. No other Texas school made the top 30 in both cate…

The beauty of Baylor Family: Recapping Homecoming 2024

…al Ministries) and Tuesday night’s Dinner with the Livingstones (featuring free food truck fare for students).   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Baylor University (@bayloruniversity) Thursday night featured 10 at 10: A Mass Meeting Experience, during which the story of the Immortal Ten was passed down to a new class of students (who then began building the Bonfire in preparation for Friday).   View this post on Instagram   A post sh…

Start your Homecoming visit at the Hurd

…, Heavenly Voices, Baylor Dance) A pop-up Vintage T-Shirt Shop (featuring classic Baylor logos) Special presentations (learn about live mascots Indy & Belle, and Baylor/Waco’s history with Columbian mammoths) Auditorium shows (featuring student film festival winners, Baylor+ features, and Athletics Q&As) Meet-and-greet with the U.S. Air Force flyover crew An art exhibit featuring works by Baylor students, faculty and alumni Make-and-take crafts fo…

Is it already time to catch up with Brooklyn McKnight? Yep.

…(she and her husband are expecting) — Brooklyn remains undaunted, and one need only consider her counsel to Baylor students who would follow in her path to have confidence in McKnight’s continued success. “My best advice, is the hardest part is getting started,” she explains. “A lot of people have great ideas and they get paralyzed by the fear of risk, and there will always be risk involved in starting a business: financially, emotionally, time-w…

Happy 70th birthday, Tidwell Bible Building!

…Enrollment had been increasing, and the university realized the practical need for more classroom space and for the religion department to have a home of its own. Fundraising began immediately, but would go on for nearly 18 years due to World War II and design difficulties. (In fact, Tidwell passed before the building became a reality. His final words reportedly were, “Oh, if God would only let me live five more years so I could see the Tidwell B…

99 things to see and do during #BaylorHomecoming

…op-to-bottom renovation, Tidwell Bible Building reopened in 2021 with much-needed updates to classroom, office and study spaces — even an elevator that (at last!) goes all the way to the sixth floor! * New signage at some of Baylor’s oldest spots on campus — locations such as the Quadrangle and Founders Mall — adds some context to the university’s history as it relates to slavery and racial injustice. * Memorial, Alexander, Penland, North Russell,…

Baylor in Washington program immerses BU students in the dynamics of our nation’s capital

…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. Through a mix of real-world internships, coursework and networking, students can explore everything from government, journalism, advocacy and research to event planning, the arts, consulting, and non-profit w…

Inside the new-look Memorial & Alexander halls

…t of the semester, with Memorial and Alexander reopening to welcome a new class of Bears. [Learn more about the updates and what they mean for the Honors College in this Fall 2024 Baylor Magazine feature.] As the two halls approach their centennials (Memorial opened in 1930; Alexander, in 1941), the renovations combined the best of the halls’ history and tradition with updates for the 21st century. Students immediately noticed the more open feel,…

Since the 1950s, ‘The Phoenix’ has showcased Baylor students’ literary & fine arts talents

…lty advisors. Students can submit any form of literary and artistic work — short plays, short stories, poetry, composition pieces, drawings, paintings, etc. — to be reviewed and considered by an editorial panel of students. Every year this team of editors shifts and develops, making no two magazines the same, which contributes to the uniqueness of the magazine itself. Select entries are honored as the “Top Submission” in each of three categories:…

A year in, the Hurd Welcome Center has become an anchor on Baylor’s campus

…ation last May, and then in the summer, it served as a travel stop for visitors traversing I-35! As you head home down I-35 this weekend, take a break and stop by the Hurd Welcome Center! ❄️ Stretch your legs (in A/C!) ☕️ Grab coffee, soda & sweet treats Clean restrooms Free Baylor travel pack for kids! Details: https://t.co/OQovFX60hd pic.twitter.com/MwuxqboXdn — Baylor University (@Baylor) July 5, 2024 If you still haven’t seen it for yourself,…