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Our MEGA guide on where to eat when visiting Waco

…s culinary trendsetters go for our city’s best meal?” (This one’s a little bit older — from all the way back in 2021 — but much of the advice still holds true.) So there you have it. Whether you’re a prospective student family coming for a visit, a parent coming to see your Baylor student, or an alum returning to the old alma mater — check out a new place (and an old favorite) on your next Waco trip. Sic ’em, Bears! [BONUS: Baylor students, facult…

Baylor physics profs explain some of the eclipse phenomena we saw Monday

…he left of the moon, and Venus to the right. 360-Degree Sunset: Unfortunately, clouds prevented us in Waco from fully seeing this phenomena, but the effect was visible in some other parts of the country. As most of us watched safely through our glasses, Baylor physics researchers were also pointing telescopes at the eclipse from first to last contact, viewing sunspots and seeing in greater detail a natural wonder they’ll continue to study in the y…

Our 20 favorite Baylor-area coffee spots

…ou a caffeine boost and a little oasis. * Glory Bell Coffee is a warm, family-focused, friendly environment where people can come together and feel welcome. With its large warehouse space, this coffee shop — connected to Glory Bell Church — offers plenty of space to study or meet up with friends. * Street Dog Cafe may be new to town, but their space is a familiar one. A local bakery and coffee shop nestled in the heart of East Waco, taking over th…

A by-the-numbers look at what’s in store for Baylor Football this fall

…late (more on that in a minute). Four: Last year’s 6-7 finish was incredibly close to looking quite a bit different. In four of those losses, the Bears were tied or led in the fourth quarter. If a few more things had gone Baylor’s way, last year could have been a 9- or 10-win season. The ability to learn from those experiences and close out tight games could make a big difference this year. (QB)1: After a tight competition this spring between ret…

Fall 2023: Baylor’s #BestFallEver?

…rrivals to campus will grab headlines, there are few things the Baylor Family loves more than returning traditions like Homecoming, Pigskin, the bonfire and parade, Family Weekend, football games, Dr Pepper Hour, Christmas on 5th Street… It’s safe to say the elite foundation set by your average Baylor Fall makes every autumn a special one. * Foster Pavilion opens: Construction photos of the Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion routinely amaze Baylor…

Top Waco high school grads are staying home this fall — at Baylor

…inson, valedictorian at Lorena High School just outside Waco, did a little bit of everything: a National Merit Commended Scholar, National Honor Society officer, kids’ ministry volunteer, even a math tutor. As a pre-med student at Baylor, she’ll major in nutrition and minor in American Sign Language. Haven Rounke, salutatorian at Rapoport Academy’s Meyer High School in East Waco, won four VASE medals from the Texas Art Education Association. He pl…

Our top 5 spring spots on Baylor’s campus

…rounds of Armstrong Browning Library, the Garden of Contentment is stunningly perfect for studying, a quiet conversation with a friend, or simply a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of campus. Baylor Sciences Building — The BSB can be a bit of trigger for students, reminding students of some of the toughest classes they’ve ever experienced. But it’s also a true beauty, as the fountains, architecture, and greenery surrounding the buildin…

‘Solving the unsolvable’ — Baylor alum’s company uses genomics to solve cold cases

…the last hope,” Kristen said on TODAY. “Every time they give you that last bit of DNA or that last bit of evidence, that is someone’s last chance of being identified, and someone’s last chance to get justice for what happened to the person they lost… I think this could be a deterrent for crime. If you left DNA at a crime scene, it’s a matter of time before someone like us processes it.” Othram’s opportunities to do just that are expanding. Congres…

A sneak peek at Baylor’s Class of 2026

…she aims to become an orthopedic surgeon. Michael Olsen has done a little bit of everything at St. Paul’s School in Covington, La., north of New Orleans. Olsen earned top honors as valedictorian and a National Merit Finalist while also competing in basketball and track and field. A graduate of Wake Forest’s Summer Immersion Program for Medicine, he plans to major in biology at Baylor. Juliana Cavazos spent much of her four years of high school ba…

What they’re saying about Baylor reaching R1 recognition

…“very high research activity” — one of just 137 such institutions nationally to reach this level. Perhaps most notably, as President Livingstone said in her email to the Baylor Family, it’s an accomplishment that “very few, if any, universities have achieved: maintaining our foundational Christian mission while reaching R1 status as a top-tier research university.” We’ve had a lot to celebrate at Baylor this year — most obviously, the men’s baske…