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Despite calendar changes, BU students find ways to focus on mental health

…which aims to provide mental health-related programming focused on the developmental and educational needs of students. “Life can get messy and hard, but I want students to know they’re never alone,” says Bhatt. “It was an honor to share my story, as well as inform others about resources that can help. Mental health is an ongoing conversation, and we should be open and honest about it.”   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Baylor Univ…

One year later, recognizing Baylor’s unsung heroes through the pandemic

…ntments, free introductory phone/video counseling sessions, and access to Self-Help TAO, a free, online platform for mental health. They also put together an online toolbox offering tips and resources to help students cope with the stress, anxiety and depression brought on by the pandemic. All of these resources continue to serve our students near and far. The Store — Though many entities on campus altered operations, The Store kept its doors open…

Baylor prof offers resources for learning more about women’s history

…the history of U.S. higher education. Among her course assignments are a 2000-level course on women’s and gender history and 4000-level courses on the history of the American woman — which is why we asked her to share some resources with the Baylor Family for those who are wanting to learn more about women’s history. She suggested the books, podcasts and other resources below from those she uses in her classes and her knowledge of the subject. “M…

Looking back on Black History Month 2021 at Baylor

…poetry. We also put together this brief history of Baylor’s National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations, often referred to as the “Divine Nine” — an integral part of life at Baylor for many Black students. The Heavenly Voices Gospel Choir blessed us all with their medley arrangement of three Black Gospel songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itis2D7So7A Former Baylor football and NFL standout Walter Abercrombie (BSED ’86, MSED ’92) explained the…

BU alum’s latest film, “The Little Things,” stars Denzel Washington, Rami Malek & Jared Leto

…s weekend. Featuring an all-star cast that includes Academy Award winners Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto, the psychological thriller depicts the dissonance between a Kern County deputy and a Los Angeles detective during the investigation of a serial killer in the 1990s. (Watch the trailer below; language and violence warning.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HZAnkxdYuA The film’s debut comes almost 30 years after Hancock first wrote…

Baylor’s campus became a winter wonderland this weekend

…snow? ❄️ pic.twitter.com/YBbRijx0hO — Baylor University (@Baylor) January 10, 2021   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Baylor University (@bayloruniversity) Winter Waco Wonderland 🐻💚💛❄️ pic.twitter.com/ccGKfCHW1b — McLane Stadium (@McLaneStadium) January 10, 2021 ❄️ Views from Waco, Texas ❄️ Stay safe, Bears! ☃️ #SicEm pic.twitter.com/Hm0igh4A81 — Baylor Athletics (@BaylorAthletics) January 10, 2021 SNOWWW BEARSSSSS ❄️❄️🐻❄️🐻 pic.twitt…

The top 10 Baylor Instagram photos of 2020

…fficial Instagram account. Here are the top 10 Baylor Instagram photos of 2020: 10. The year began with such promise, as we celebrated Baylor’s 175th birthday — complete with Dr Pepper floats and birthday cake.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Baylor University (@bayloruniversity) 9. Baylor swings = love. This cute marriage proposal is just the latest example.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Baylor University (@bay…

‘Stories from the Line’ celebrate 50 years of one of college football’s great traditions

…ent traditions. Three founding members tell the story of the Baylor Line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vz-f8Fdxl4 Alumnae Run the Line — For the first half of its history, the Baylor Line was limited to freshman men; women weren’t allowed to join until 1994. In 2017 — shortly after President Livingstone’s inauguration — those women got the chance they never had as students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OfUbg4obLs Sic ’em, Baylor Line!…

Celebrating a very merry (and very online) Christmas at Baylor in 2020

…his year, many wondered — what would become of Christmas on 5th Street in 2020? Rather than cancel the beloved tradition, Student Activities got to work and converted it into a special 30-minute broadcast, which aired live online last Thursday night. Thousands of Bears tuned in to enjoy their favorite #BaylorChristmas traditions, from the live nativity to the KOT Christmas tree lighting. Special guests included President Linda Livingstone, the Bay…

Baylor’s Medal of Honor recipients recognized with new statues outside McLane

…to take out Nazi refineries in Romania. Over the course of the grueling 2,400-mile round trip mission, his bomber had lost an engine and been struck more than 20 times by anti-aircraft artillery. For his “conspicuous gallantry in action and intrepidity at the risk of life above the call of duty,” Kane was awarded the Medal of Honor. (Four others were also awarded the medal, making the raid the most highly-decorated single engagement in the nation’…