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Claire Leslie brings ‘honest, relatable, real’ music to Foster Pavilion ahead of Forrest Frank

…ads worship at Max Lucado’s Oak Hills Church, as she finds her way as an up-and-coming Christian singer-songwriter. “I feel called to write honest, relatable, and just real music,” says Leslie. “I get paid to do that for a living, and I have to pinch myself every single day — ‘Oh my goodness; this is too good to be true!’ I do believe that the Lord has a calling on each and every one of our lives, and this is what I get to do.” https://www.youtube…

20 years ago, NBC’s “The Office” debuted — and the world met this Baylor alumna

…es all the same tasks that we all do — from home renovation projects to day-to-day tasks, one of which she turned into a new enterprise with her husband. “Baking With Josh and Ange,” a YouTube show that features the couple making meals and often entertaining friends and former castmates (like Rainn Wilson and, of course, Fischer). It seems there is no down time for the actress. And with rumors about an Office reunion constantly being stoked, propo…

Remembering a Baylor legend: Diana Garland

…e than 300 students across its undergraduate, master’s (both in-person and online) and doctoral programs. The graduate program was ranked No. 51 nationally in U.S. News‘ most recent rankings. But more important than the accolades and achievements is the school’s identity — a vision developed largely from Garland’s leadership, focused on infusing social work with Christian faith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ccl3ffN908 “Social work grew out of…

Baylor launches ‘Extend the Line’ to raise $250 million for student scholarships

…s actually pay has been dropping for years. Since 2019, Baylor’s median out-of-pocket cost has decreased or remained constant for students and families with household incomes of $300,000 or less. Nine out of 10 Baylor students receive some form of financial aid, and for families with demonstrated need and an adjusted household income below $50,000, tuition is covered by the university, thanks to the Baylor Benefit Scholarship. Now, a new effort is…

Scenes from Sing 2025

…Here’s a quick tease of this year’s acts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_V-T8sCSmU Want to see more? Make plans to attend Pigskin during #BaylorHomecoming weekend, Oct. 27-Nov. 1! [New to the tradition? All University Sing is a Baylor tradition dating back to 1953. This year’s event featured 18 seven-minute Broadway-style acts from a total of 19 student organizations, all competing in front of judges, family and friends. Learn more in this qui…

Baylor students to compete in first Big 12 esports tournament this weekend

…stone for the conference, which continues to grow its footprint in the fast-growing world of collegiate esports. “Esports continues to expand nationally (and particularly here in Texas) as the level of competition increases and the gaming community continues to grow,” says Jason Cook, Baylor’s vice president for marketing and communications and chief marketing officer. “It’s important for Baylor, as a Christian Research 1 university, to have a sig…

How a Baylor Bear became the ‘Fastest Man on Earth’ — and helped make seatbelts common

…ed as “The Fastest Man on Earth” for his rocket-sled work that set new land-speed records. The goal? Studying the effects of rapid deceleration upon the human body in order to improve the safety of pilots — using himself as a human guinea pig. After his test piloting days were through, Stapp continued his work on vehicle safety — leading a car-crash study program for the Air Force, and launching the Stapp Car Crash Conference (which continues toda…

Meet this year’s Baylor Alumni-Elected Regent candidates

…ities offer alumni the opportunity to elect board members with such a program, so take advantage of your chance to participate! Sic ’em, Baylor Alumni-Elected Regent candidates! [Pictured above, L-R: Cargill, Griffin, Odaro]…

Baylor legend Grant Teaff honored with Bear Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award

…heart of Baylor football for his two decades leading the program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8aV8c7qYzM “As I look back on my time coaching,” Teaff says, “I think of the wins, and sometimes the bitter losses. But mostly I think of the young men I had the privilege to coach — not only on the field, but off the field. “We ask our players to play with their heart, all the while knowing that their heart is the key to their physical success. So…

5 ways Baylor helps students fighting food insecurity

…unning jokes about college life center around living off ramen noodles and cheap food, and never passing up a free meal. Unfortunately, such jokes mask a hard truth — that college students are two to four times as likely as the average American to experience food insecurity. Students at universities nationwide — yes, even at Baylor — are experiencing these issues. The most recent data suggests that more than 10% of Baylor students are experiencing…