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Introducing ‘Baylor in Deeds,’ the university’s new strategic plan

…n Deeds will work to build on the university’s progress of the last quarter-century, as the Baylor 2012, Pro Futuris and Illuminate strategic plans led BU’s transformation into a tier-one, national research university (while keeping hold to our Christian faith). Those plans culminated in Baylor reaching R1 research status in late 2021. But R1 wasn’t a finish line for Baylor; it was the starting point for the university’s next phase. The next step…

Our MEGA guide on where to eat when visiting Waco

…h categories for what you might be looking for: coffee and breakfasts, long-time favorites, modern classics, and what’s new. And each of the 50+ places listed includes both a description and a specific recommendation on what dish to try. COFFEE: But maybe you’re looking for something more specific. Maybe you just need some caffeine to get you going in the morning; if so, Waco’s got you covered. Last year, we wrote up our 20 favorite Baylor-area co…

Surveying Waco’s growing fine dining landscape

…ssimo Di Campli started at Magnolia Table, helping define their line-around-the-block-daily menu and offerings. In return, Joanna Gaines helped him and his team design a great Italian bistro. Since then, Di Campli’s has proudly offered fine dining to the Waco community, plating up Italian classics like Mussels and Clams, Arancini and an unparalleled Burrata for diners searching for a more refined dining experience. With plenty of favorites on thei…

Baylor’s 2024-25 commercial: ‘Never Get Used to This,’ featuring Forrest Frank

…pener Saturday, but BU social media shared the spot earlier today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEvhVWqRiUQ The 30-second spot features breakout Christian music singer/songwriter (and 2017 Baylor graduate) Forrest Frank, whose music you’ve likely heard on Christian radio and/or TikTok. The commercial pairs one of Frank’s original songs, “Never Get Used To This,” with shots featuring the vibrancy and joy of the Baylor student experience. “Music…

From Move2BU to Welcome Week to school’s start, looking back on the first week at Baylor

…(@bayloruniversity) (See more Move2BU photos and a Facebook Live from move-in at Collins) As Move2BU wrapped up, parents said their goodbyes and students headed off to begin Welcome Week activities. Before they left, Baylor social media asked new parents what they are most excited about for their freshmen this year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LecZogV_yAU Then it was on to Welcome Week — small groups, the Spirit Rally, Church Fair, candleligh…

#BU28’s unique class hymn welcomes our newest Bears into their college experience

…ally Line Camp, when students get to know Baylor and one another): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNu5XXFw4JY You can watch and listen to each Baylor class hymn since 2017 on the university’s YouTube channel, and hear class hymns dating even further back on iTunes. Sic ’em, Baylor Spiritual Life and #BU28! “In This Day” — The Class Hymn for Baylor University’s Class of 2028 In every heart there is a mind, a deeper word, a truth divine. In every h…

Bears leave Paris with two more golds and a school-record 4 Olympic medals

…s’ final weekend, the only thing keeping Kristy Wallace (BSED ’18) and the Australian women’s basketball from the gold medal game was Griner’s Team USA; the Americans beat the Aussies in the semifinals, but Australia rebounded to win the bronze. Baylor’s two gold medals were more than 166 of the 206 participating countries in this year’s Olympics, and their four total medals would have ranked in the top third of all countries for 2024. And that do…

Baylor alum hits top of iTunes worldwide charts with Christian radio debut album

…and the transformative impact of using one’s talents to glorify God. Sic ’em, Forrest! [BONUS: You might also recognize Frank’s work as the soundtrack to Baylor’s 2024-25 commercial, which debuted at the start of football season!] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEvhVWqRiUQ…

Baylor’s history of Olympic excellence to continue in Paris

…son (BBA ’91), whose four gold medals earned him a spot among history’s all-time greats, and more recent stars like three-time gold medalist Jeremy Wariner. But did you know that legendary Baylor track and field coach Clyde Hart (BBA ’56) coached athletes who won gold medals in six straight Olympics? Or that Baylor’s first-ever gold medal was won by basketball player Jack Robinson (BA ’49) in 1948? The following Bears have represented Baylor in th…

Baylor alumna retiring after 40 years in San Antonio journalism

…n 1984. Since then, she has been a fixture at the ABC station, inspiring a generation of future journalists (especially young Latinas). Earlier this year, she received a lifetime achievement award from San Antonio’s Cesar E. Chavez Legacy and Educational Foundation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZnMPCZgokQ Upon retirement, what will she miss most? “The people, the people of San Antonio, who I have met at their best and at their worst times,” sa…