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Foster Pavilion means a new era for Waco concerts

…ent in the arena) sums it up: “Foster Pavilion is going to provide a one-of-a-kind concert experience in a very intimate setting. Fans will be right on top of the stage. There’s no hassle of leaving early to fight I-35 traffic, lots of dinner options available within walking distance, and you avoid a late-night post-concert drive home or hotel stay. For people in Waco, you just don’t get this total concert experience in Dallas, Fort Worth or Austi…

FM72 brings students together in prayer & worship in the heart of Baylor’s campus

…n Fountain Mall, right in the heart of campus. A prayer tent featured round-the-clock worship and prayer, and students gathered four straight nights (Sunday through Wednesday) for special worship services led by a variety of pastors and speakers. [Get a taste of the worship in this short video.] And more than 30 Baylor students were baptized on Wednesday night. “There’s something about learning how to pray that’s different,” says Dr. Charles Ramse…

Baylor experts talk women’s history for Women’s History Month

…one of my professors suggested researching Mount Holyoke — the first higher-ed single-sex setting for women. It’s also very interesting because it’s founded by a woman, for women. It’s higher education and it’s religion. For me, it was like, ‘I can study myself. I am all of these things.’ But I then I began reading the writings of the founder, Mary Lyon. And I just found it fascinating how she was thinking about being a woman and challenging the w…

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

…ctually 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 in…

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…

Veterans of Baylor honored as Student Veterans of America Chapter of the Year

…They also serve the Baylor and Waco communities by lending textbooks at no cost to military-connected students, speaking at elementary schools, serving breakfasts at the local Veterans One Stop, and more. “I am both shocked and honored that we received this award,” says VoB president Caroline Burten, a senior health science studies major and U.S. Marine Corps veteran. “I know we have worked hard as a team this year to provide every support possibl…