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5 ways Baylor helps students fighting food insecurity

…market, where students can grab a full load of excellent groceries free of cost. This event aims to combine food distribution with efforts to raise awareness about hunger, nutrition, wellness, and more. * SNAP Application Assistance — Some Baylor students are eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a federal effort that helps low-income individuals buy the food they need for good health. Trained Baylor staff can help stu…

Baylor campus shines brightest at Christmas

…Christmas tree, to the trees and garland that decorate practically every building this time of year — Baylor’s campus in December is a true winter wonderland of Christmas beauty. Here’s a look at just some of the trees lighting up Baylor’s campus this year: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/h9ZJ7R-U7M4 It’s no surprise Baylor was recently named among the top 10 colleges with “extraordinary Christmas spirit.” Sic ’em, Christmas! You might also like:…

‘Voice of the Bears’ John Morris honored with national award for distinguished career

…(BA ’80) succeeded the legendary Frank Fallon (’53) handling radio play-by-play duties for BU football and other sports. Fallon had been the “Voice of the Bears” for more than 40 years, from 1953-95; Morris has now filled that same role for almost 30 years, calling everything from RG3’s Heisman run to the 2021 Baylor men’s basketball national title. The two broadcasters now have something else in common. This month, Morris joined Fallon as a reci…

Baylor sets record retention, graduation rates — here’s why that matters

…nsition to college life. That success all plays a big part in Baylor’s four-year graduation rates, which are also trending up. The most recent data shows 71% of Baylor students graduate within four years — helping Bears manage the cost of college and hit the ground running into the workforce (or whatever’s next). Speaking of which: After graduation, Bears are finding their next roles quickly. For example, 91% of Baylor’s Class of 2023 landed jobs,…

Baylor alum takes to the air to serve his home state after Hurricane Helene

…r Hurricane Harvey to mobilize pilots who can deploy needed supplies to cut-off communities. Follis had a single-engine plane capable of carrying 300 pounds and landing in small airports in the area, so Operation Airdrop put him to work, delivering supplies to five different airports daily. In all, Follis was part of an operation that delivered more than 300,000 pounds of supplies and evacuated hundreds of people in North Carolina and neighboring…

Baylor profs celebrate National STEM Day with visits to local schools

…chromatography project, showing them how this connects to research in high-level labs like her own. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osI_L2W2d9g For parents and teachers with students who show an interest in science, Baylor has shared the chromatography lesson plan with detailed instructions and a list of materials parents can find to make it happen it home. “We love being able to connect our students with Baylor professors and students and learn…

The beauty of Baylor Family: Recapping Homecoming 2024

…r University (@bayloruniversity) Three recent Baylor grads (Classes of 2021-24) captured their experience returning to campus for Homecoming in this vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnnB27lnpyU To those who were here — we were so glad to welcome you home! And to those who couldn’t make it — we hope to see you in Waco next year! Sic ’em, Bears! [BONUS COVERAGE: Indy & Belle’s first sic ’em || Chamber, Spirit & Students’ “Night to Remember” ||…

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

…lus 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 beloved Homecoming Parade, followed by Baylor football hosting Oklahoma State at 2:30 p.m. at McLane Stadium. [Find all the week’s details at baylor.edu/homecoming.] Elsewhere on campus, the Honors College will host an open house for its n…

Is it already time to catch up with Brooklyn McKnight? Yep.

…n yesterday… Then I have a clothing and beauty brand where we have our own online website people can tap on and we have a warehouse and an office, and so we do all of our own fulfillment and distribution.” And, as if that weren’t enough, her social media empire is still alive and well, and still growing the following that has kept fans rapt with attention enough to overwhelm Sip City’s opening. The shop’s grand opening created lines around the bui…

Since the 1950s, ‘The Phoenix’ has showcased Baylor students’ literary & fine arts talents

…hard work. The magazine is printed each spring and distributed free to the campus community at locations across campus. Past editions can be viewed online in Baylor Libraries’ Digital Collections. Sic ’em, The Phoenix!…