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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!…

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…

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

…and Thursday, when some 3,400 Baylor freshmen were helped into their new on-campus homes by a nearly equal number of student, faculty and staff volunteers — including President Livingstone!   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Baylor University (@bayloruniversity) (See more Move2BU photos on Facebook.) As Move2BU wrapped up, parents said their goodbyes and students headed off to begin Welcome Week activities. Before they left, Baylor s…