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

…t did 175 years ago — or even 25 years ago. After all, 20,000 students now call Baylor home, each at different steps along their faith journey — so one size definitely doesn’t fit all. That’s why Spiritual Life is creating a wide variety of Chapel opportunities that are built around students — working to meet them where they are: in their interests, in their majors, in their giftings, etc. The ideal Chapel is a combination of great content and exp…

100+ things to see and do during #BaylorHomecoming

…lighting and fixtures; new apartments for Faculty-in-Residence; and drastically improved community spaces for studying and socializing. * Two major dining halls — Penland Crossroads and 1845 at Memorial — also underwent renovations in recent years, offering updated dining experiences. 8 special Homecoming events: * Besides the headline events, there are plenty of other annual Homecoming festivities: the Homecoming Carillon Recital, Singspiration,…

Hinojosa to bolster Baylor in Latin America initiative as Jackson Chair

…or that cross disciplinary borders and help us think collectively and critically about important questions on immigration, race, citizenship, politics and religion,” Hinojosa said this summer. Faith, community and ethnicity have been key parts of Hinojosa’s work. He’s the author of two books, with another on the way, and numerous academic articles and collections alongside his academic leadership. Hinojosa joins the faculty in Baylor’s history dep…

Our 20 favorite Baylor-area coffee spots

…y, you can’t go wrong with any one of their Texas Toasters. The quality, locally sourced ingredients make for one heck of a breakfast sandwich. A part of Mission Waco, this cafe seeks to bring residents from North Waco together with middle‑income folks to revitalize our community. * Heritage Coffee offers a bit of peace and calm beyond the hustle and bustle of the city. Though just 15 minutes from the Baylor campus, Heritage feels as though it is…

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

…sing graduates with the experience and skills to transition into their medical careers. “Of all of our volunteer work, this has been the most rewarding. Both my husband and I agree,” Chiles says. “The Baylor Family, from the very beginning of our marriage, has been such a focal point in our lives, and it’s been good that we’ve been able to contribute not only with funds, but we have contributed with ourselves. We are so fortunate to have the Baylo…

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

…. 25 in Minneapolis against Wisconsin, with the home opener coming Sept. 1 against Rice at the Ferrell Center. Tickets are available online now. Sic ’em, Baylor Volleyball!…

Welcome to the Big 12, Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado & Utah!

…ity of Arizona has roughly 50,000 students at its campus in Tucson. Athletically, UA is probably best known for its men’s basketball program, with its 1997 national championship and 18 Sweet 16s in the last 35 years — but the Wildcats have also seen great success in women’s basketball (2021 national runner-up), baseball (four national titles) and softball (eight national titles). Academically, Arizona is known for its MIS and nursing programs, and…

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

…centerpiece of the incredible Carlton Hall into which guests first step. A callback to still-standing original columns at Independence, these columns offer a unique, interactive experience for visitors. Words fall short of explaining just what each column offers; you’ll have to come see it for yourself to fully understand. Other details around the Hurd offer subtle nods to other parts of Baylor and Waco history. The Spirit Shop (with its Nike “sto…

Baylor Big Leaguers (plus a few more Bears knocking at the door)

…ars currently playing at the Triple A level; others who could soon get the call to the big leagues include: * Davis Wendzel, the 2019 Big 12 Player of the Year, is having an impressive season for the Rangers’ Triple A team in Round Rock; his 17 home runs are tied for fifth in the league. * Nick Loftin, a first-round pick in the 2020 draft, is hitting .292 with 10 home runs in Omaha, the Kansas City Royals’ top affiliate. * Josh Bissonette, a 31st-…

Baylor grads’ vision serves thousands with free health care services in Amarillo

…ns “wholeness,” captures the Keisters’ approach to serving patients holistically — focused not only on providing free medical care, but treating patients with dignity and even offering resources to meet the spiritual needs of patients. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFOgztgIUuQ For the Keisters, who met at Baylor, providing medical care to those who would not otherwise receive it is an opportunity to show the love of Christ to their community. “I…