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Baylor Chapel opportunities continue to expand, meeting students where they are in their faith

…erests, in their majors, in their giftings, etc. The ideal Chapel is a combination of great content and experience that takes students beyond the classroom; in these spaces, students find people who care about them, not about what they can achieve. For instance: — For students looking to put hands and feet to the Gospel, there’s the “Service Chapel.” In this two-semester Chapel experience, students both serve the community and learn how to lead ot…

Hurd Welcome Center dedication capped with ‘Howdy at the Hurd’ celebration

…crowd headed inside to look around the building that now welcomes prospective students, alumni and other visitors to campus. It’s officially official — the Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center is now open! ✂️ Thanks to everyone whose generosity made this new facility possible! pic.twitter.com/X1w6ILujPO — Baylor University (@Baylor) September 8, 2023 The evening was a celebration reserved for students. The University and Pi Beta Phi partnered to comb…

A lifetime of service and dedication — to a university she didn’t even attend

…n England. At the time, she had never heard of John’s alma mater, Baylor University — and she certainly couldn’t have known how much her life would intertwine with the school over the next 70 years. That relationship between Marie Chiles (ABC ’85) and her husband’s university culminated earlier this year when she was named Baylor’s 2023 Merrie Beckham Alumna By Choice of the Year. After learning about Baylor and hearing her husband’s stories, Chil…

#BU27’s unique class hymn captures the wonder of the college experience

…,” was written expressly for the Class of 2027, with lyrics and music by University Chaplain Burt Burleson (BA ’80). The lyrics speak to the wonder of beginning the college experience — entering a “world of wonderment” in which students can find God and their faith. The accompanying music video features snapshot images of this special time (primarily Line Camp, when students get to know Baylor and one another): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=331h…

Move2BU crew welcomes Baylor’s Class of 2027

…ual number of student, faculty and staff volunteers — including President Livingstone, who was all across campus both days even after having double knee replacement (!!) this summer. What does such service look like? Like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i00sBnuHA0 Want to see more? Check out this photo gallery and this Facebook Live from Move-In at Martin — then share a word of thanks to the volunteers who made it all possible. After studen…

After four straight Sweet 16s, young Baylor volleyball team ready for 2023

…are always high, even with a team as young as this year’s squad. The relative youth of this year’s team may stand out, but the young talent up and down the roster poises the team for growth throughout the season, and with that the chance to continue the excellence displayed by the program under head coach Ryan McGuyre. This year’s roster features six freshmen and no seniors. Still, the Bears are ranked 15th in the preseason AVCA poll, and Big 12…

The top 7 moments of Baylor Line Camp 2023

…cially official. #SicEm 🐻 || #BU27 💛 pic.twitter.com/8OnWE3AHtD — Baylor University (@Baylor) June 14, 2023 One of the best parts of Line Camp? Getting a practice Line run in before fall: Heard the newest @Baylor Line was at McLane 👀👀#SicEm | #ThisIsBearCountry pic.twitter.com/tP94CVPdCb — Baylor Athletics (@BaylorAthletics) June 20, 2023 #BU27 also got their first taste of the incredible Dr Pepper floats they’ll enjoy every Tuesday at Dr Pepper H…

Hurd Welcome Center now open as Baylor’s ‘front door’ to campus

…at would pave the way for a new welcome center at the corner of I-35 and University Parks Drive — a new front door to campus, welcoming visitors of all kinds. After years of planning and construction, the Hurd Welcome Center is a reality at last, now open to welcome Bears of all ages. Visitors are invited to stop in and look around, even as the Hurd’s daily operations are still coming completely online. (Prospective students on official campus vis…

“I don’t need easy, I just need possible”: A Baylor alumna’s inspirational story

…ything but easy. At 15 months old, she was diagnosed with a rare form of spinal muscular atrophy called Werdnig-Hoffman disease, and her parents were told she would not live to see the age of 3. But Dickson defied all odds — not just surviving, but thriving. She graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Southwestern University, then was valedictorian of her class at Baylor Law School. Since graduation, Dickson (JD ’07) has served as a lega…

Daring mighty things: Baylor’s Young Alum of the Year leads at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab

…gies worked, and enjoyed building with Legos. In eighth grade, Sirohi was given the assignment to present on a planet; not satisfied with just one, she covered them all, and made an accompanying illustrated book by hand. From there, she was all-in. Eventually, Sirohi came to Baylor as a mechanical engineering major. A SpaceX engineer who spoke in class made an impact, and she further immersed herself in aerospace and engineering. She eventually la…