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Baylor Regent’s family gives $30 million to support Baylor student scholarships

…amily members showing astounding generosity even amidst the challenges of 2020. These are just some of the notable gifts Baylor has received since last fall: An undisclosed gift from Todd (BBA ’88) and Susan Behringer toward the Baylor Basketball Pavilion and proposed Football Operations Center; $1.5 million from Dr. J.B. Parker (BS ’92) to fund an endowed chair in health science and leadership; $1.5 million from Bill (BBA ’78, MBA ’79) and Tanya…

Via “Surfaces,” Baylor alum seeks to spread positivity through his music

Whether it’s watching dance videos on TikTok or jamming out on the radio, chances are you’ve heard the chart-topping bop that is “Sunday Best” by Surfaces. But what you probably didn’t know is that the lead singer, Forrest Frank, is a Baylor alum! Frank (BBA ’17) was a business major and part of the Kappa Sigma fraternity at Baylor. After graduating, he partnered with friend Colin Padalecki to launch Surfaces. (That’s Frank on the left in the ph…

A Homecoming like never before: Recapping #BaylorHomecoming 2020

We knew going in that Homecoming 2020 was going to be different. Due to COVID-19, alumni were (sadly) encouraged not to return to campus this year, but to join in from wherever they may be as most events were moved online. With Saturday’s football game postponed due to COVID-19, the weekend became less about a single game and more about celebrating the Baylor Spirit — that which unites Baylor alumni, even when we aren’t physically together. As B…

‘The Bible story is our story’: What Baylor Chapel looks like this fall

…rom Chapel to Chapel-Forum to Forum and back to Chapel again as the programming focus has adjusted with the times. This year, Baylor Chapel — like so many traditional gatherings — has gone online. The upside of that is that, for the first time, Chapel’s doors are now open to the entire Baylor Family — and not just for a “camera in the back of the room” situation, but a specially crafted worship service, open to all via Facebook. For Baylor’s first…

Making the most of it: What Baylor Homecoming will look like for 2020

Like so many other things this year, it’s no surprise that #BaylorHomecoming 2020 won’t look like most of the Homecomings we remember. With COVID-19 leading to restrictions on large group gatherings, bringing the entire Baylor Family together for a weekend just isn’t a good idea, so BU was left with two options: Cancel Homecoming entirely, or find a way to make it work in another form. Thankfully, Baylor staff and Chamber members chose option 2,…

From counseling to fitness, 5 ways Baylor is working to support students’ mental health

…al development, and alcohol awareness. Additionally, FitWell offers programming to promote further physical wellbeing through group exercise classes, personal training, nutritional consults and services, and special events. Baylor has committed to sharing resources, advice and research related to mental health and well-being throughout October. “It’s encouraging to see organizations and groups across the university leveraging their platforms to sh…

From meals to pastoral care, how Baylor helps students in COVID-19 isolation/quarantine

…munity for about a month now. The bad news: That still means there are 50-100 Baylor students in isolation* at any given time (and more in quarantine*); these students must deal with everything from inconveniences (like where to get food, or how to keep up with classwork) to legitimate mental health concerns. But — more good news: Efforts like the Bear Aid program are in place to help care for such students in as many ways as possible. (These serv…

Baylor Family Groups: Helping new students stay connected this semester

…group has a family group leader who provides support and initiates programming for their family groups,” says Strehlow. “Additionally, our leaders put on intentional programming such as a game night or a coffee hour. We are also looking at matching students from different family groups who share the same major so that they can meet others outside their family group and have opportunities for meaningful academic engagement.” Most family groups als…

Baylor sets records for fall enrollment, even amidst COVID-19

…duate students 4,898 graduate & professional program students, including 2,010 in online graduate professional education programs “Even in the face of many unknowns and uncertainties due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tremendous interest in a Baylor University education from prospective students and their families as well as from our continuing students never wavered,” says President Linda Livingstone. “This is a true testament to the incredible ef…

Baylor’s 2020 commercial continues “Where Lights Shine Bright” theme

…son present a new opportunity to share what Baylor is all about. Baylor’s 2020 university commercial will debut on television during Baylor football’s season opener, but we’ve got a first look for the Baylor Family here: https://youtu.be/kzLT7Br7ptk The 30-second spot captures campus life and traditions, students engaged in research and study, and the beauty of the Baylor campus. The fast-paced images are set to the music and lyrics of Elevation W…