…cial media to watch how your alma mater grows and develops. And finally, even as your friends scatter all over the world, make an effort to get together on a regular basis. Maybe that’s for Baylor Homecoming (mark your calendar — Oct. 27-Nov. 1!), a group vacation, or just weekly game night — but keep those friendships going. College is a special time, and you likely won’t ever again have this much time available to build such deep friendships. Be…
…egree, Price decided to go for it. Living in a rural area before the prevalence of online opportunities, Price had long been unable to dedicate the time needed to pursue such a degree far from home. That changed with the advent of programs like those offered through Baylor Graduate and Professional Education. Price, who actually attended a leadership management seminar offered by Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business in 1979, learned of BU’s online…
…opment in 1979, and appointed dean of the Graduate School in 1998. His half-century of service at BU includes not only teaching and administration but also chairing the Faculty Senate and leading an instrumental self-study of the university in the mid 1990s. Under his leadership, the Graduate School has grown to include 5,000+ students across 100+ in-person, online and professional programs. That growth also played a large part in Baylor reaching…
…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…
…ed in researching women’s history? And how did higher ed change as more women enrolled? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqbgeIaHAO4 Select answers are below, and you can view the full conversation on Baylor’s YouTube channel. Why do we celebrate Women’s History Month? Isn’t women’s history just part of history? Achenbach: “Yes, women’s history is part of history, and it should be included in the histories that we tell. But we also know that we’re…
…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…
…entire show, one episode at a time, breaking down storylines and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Kinsey’s home life hasn’t slowed down much, either. As both a wife and mother, she tackles 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 an…
…include more 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…
…ee 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 quick video history.] Sic ’em, Sing stars!…
…esports.” Since 2017, Oso Esports has provided a place on campus where students interested in online gaming can foster an organization of community and competition. In December, Baylor hosted the Texas Esports League Fall Finals at Hurd Welcome Center (pictured above), as 450+ middle and high school competitors battled for state championships. Baylor’s involvement in the world of esports is only expected to grow in the near future. Sic ’em, Oso Es…
