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Baylor’s endowment returns are beating even the Ivy League’s; here’s why that matters

…$1 candy bars right now, and that’s all you would ever get. Or, you could buy one candy bar right now and invest the rest of the money; then the fund would buy you another candy bar next year, and another the next, and the next, forever — so you’d end up with way more than 20 candy bars, and never run out. Through careful management and the generous gifts of donor, Baylor’s endowment has reached $2 billion — which sounds to the average person lik…

Seals, CO2 and Solar Panels: Baylor celebrates STEM Day at local schools

…lty and students through hands-on, interactive presentations that made high-level college research accessible, with the hopes of sparking an interest in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and math) among the next generation. Baylor partnered with Transformation Waco and Connally ISD to highlight the day, spark curiosity about STEM topics, and discover new topics they could study in college. This year’s STEM Day activities included:…

Welcome home, Baylor Family: Recapping Homecoming 2023

…. This year’s celebration featured more than 100 entries, including student-made floats, balloons, student and local organizations, and more. (Miss the parade? Watch KCEN’s broadcast, learn this year’s float winners, and get an up-close look at all the floats.)   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Baylor University (@bayloruniversity) Then it was on to the game, which didn’t turn out the way we had hoped — but was an opportunity for mo…

What makes Baylor Homecoming so special?

…nd the Baylor Alumni office working together to throw out the biggest green-and-gold welcome mat you’ve ever seen. So, fellow Bears — we look forward to welcoming you back this weekend. Come see old friends, and make new ones. Check out the newest parts of campus, and retell old stories brought to mind by the older ones. Pass down your memories and fond feelings to the next generation. And most importantly, catch that Baylor spirit again. Sic ’em,…

#BaylorHomecoming week is here — welcome home, Baylor Family!

…and the first of four Pigskin Revue performances, followed Friday by the 50-year class reunion, Singspiration, the Royal & Pure Homecoming Stroll-Off, Bonfire, Pep Rally and Extravaganza. Saturday opens with the nation’s largest collegiate Homecoming Parade, followed by Baylor football hosting Iowa State at 2:30 p.m. at McLane Stadium. [Find all the week’s details at baylor.edu/homecoming.] Beyond these traditional events, Homecoming 2023 also fea…

Baylor Chapel opportunities continue to expand, meeting students where they are in their faith

…put hands and feet to the Gospel, there’s the “Service Chapel.” In this two-semester Chapel experience, students both serve the community and learn how to lead others in service. With everything from Steppin’ Out to the MLK Day of Service, students will be integral in planning and leading those experiences for the Baylor community. — “Faith and Arts: Interior Design” helps interior design students think about how design matters for sacred spaces….

Hurd Welcome Center dedication capped with ‘Howdy at the Hurd’ celebration

…the much-anticipated new front door to campus. From Friday morning’s ribbon-cutting to Friday night’s “Howdy at the Hurd,” the entire day took on a celebratory air. First came the traditional ribbon-cutting, led by Baylor Regent Paula Hurd, whose gift — along with her late husband, Mark (BBA ’79) — began the path to making this facility a reality. After a brief ceremony, a gathered crowd headed inside to look around the building that now welcomes…

A lifetime of service and dedication — to a university she didn’t even attend

…ham University — says it was hard not to fall in love with Baylor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhgkYk_1oIQ For years, the Chileses have been active donors to a wide variety of Baylor programs, from launching a support organization for the Mayborn Museum to funding scholarships and a lecture series at Baylor Law School. But the Chileses’ most significant contribution to Baylor is their commitment and service toward the Louise Herrington School…

#BU27’s unique class hymn captures the wonder of the college experience

…rily Line Camp, when students get to know Baylor and one another): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=331h7Y4Kmvk 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 #BU27! “There’s More” — The Class Hymn for Baylor University’s Class of 2027 There’s more to know than we have known. … More to share than we have sh…

Move2BU crew welcomes Baylor’s Class of 2027

…ent (!!) this summer. What does such service look like? Like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i00sBnuHA0 Want to see more? Check out this photo gallery and this Facebook Live from Move-In at Martin — then share a word of thanks to the volunteers who made it all possible. After students were all settled in their rooms, they and their families enjoyed one more meal together at the Baylor Family Picnic before saying their goodbyes. And with tha…