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Baylor students again circle the globe in service through Baylor Missions

…onds Baylor musicians in Scotland with business students in Zambia, or student-athletes in Louisiana with nurses in India? They’re all part of this summer’s Baylor Missions trips, which are again deploying abroad after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Already, Baylor students have completed a handful of domestic summer mission trips, and soon teams of students will be headed to three other continents to employ their unique disciplines and skills…

Two Baylor students explain the importance of Christian higher ed

…a Christian college let Paul combine those approaches, allowing him to strengthen his faith while gaining a rigorous scientific education. “We aren’t just a body; we have a soul, and to serve that soul, too — that was a big deal for me when I was thinking about college,” he says. “A Christian university lets me get the best of both worlds.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMHaSeS-RSo Gabriela Vela specifically wanted a college where she could gro…

Diadeloso 2022: What a difference a Dia makes

…elebration felt like a touch of summer. Traditional Dia activities like tug-of-war, a gondola wheel, giant slide, and various sporting competitions were mixed with newer favorites like goat yoga, a petting zoo, mini golf and Zumba. [PHOTOS/VIDEOS: Watch a live midday walkthrough of Dia 2022 || See photos from the entire day] A fun run, wiffle ball, corn hole, axe throwing, NPHC performances, and a special Dia Dr Pepper Hour kept things rolling thr…

FM72 gathers Baylor students for 72 hours of prayer & worship on campus

…students were baptized on Fountain Mall. (Worth noting: These weren’t spur-of-the-moment decisions, either; each Bear had first met with his/her pastor to talk through what baptism means, and trained response team members from a variety of local churches and ministries are following up with them to discuss next steps.) “At the end of the day, what matters most to the Baylor Family is not academic accolades, but our success in preparing students t…

What is Baylor’s Diadeloso?

…On May 11, 1932, more than 800 Baylor students, faculty and staff bought 25-cent tickets for transportation from campus to nearby Silver Lake. They ate barbecue and held many friendly competitions, culminating in a tug-of-war contest between freshmen and sophomores. That joyous day in 1932 quickly became an annual tradition, although with a few name changes over the years. “All-University Day” became “Physical Fitness Day” and then “May Day” befor…

Polish pianist becomes first Baylor student to win prestigious piano competition

…career path. “My life has been extremely privileged. The support of my parents, teachers and friends has truly helped me become a better artist,” he says. “I can’t believe how many wonderful people I have met and the many unique experiences this journey has given me.” [See Karwowski play below:] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8o81XQO9mo Since coming to Baylor, Karwowski has entered a few competitions, earning honorable mention in the prestigiou…

Tommy Bowman: A BU pioneer as Baylor’s first Black scholarship student-athlete

…house.) In 1966, Tommy Bowman would become the first Black scholarship student-athlete at Baylor — though he says that didn’t occur to him at the time. “Nobody made me feel as if they were pretending, or catering to me,” says Bowman. “They just received me and accepted me as one of the players, one of the students, one of the guys. I was very comfortable. I can’t recall ever being uncomfortable with the Baylor basketball team, from day one.” https…

‘Our Time’ series on ESPN+ takes viewers behind the scenes with Baylor basketball

…tball’s Culture of JOY is all about, and visit a hospital with pre-med student-athlete Adam Flagler. Episode 6 – Road Warriors: The most recent episode goes in-depth on two big road games at the start of February: the men’s trip to Kansas, and the women’s win in Austin. ESPN+ is a subscription-based streaming service starting at $6.99 a month, and all previous episodes are available on-demand for binge-watching. With the Big 12 title pushes and Ma…

Nation’s largest award for top teaching brings NC State math education prof to Baylor

…e 2023 spring semester. “When I got the call, I cried tears of joy and did a big ‘happy dance’ with my family,” Lee says. “I am really looking forward to immersing myself in the experience through engaging with Baylor students, getting to teach new courses in a new environment and building lasting partnerships with Baylor faculty.” Sic ’em, Dr. Lee! You might also like: * Baylor names finalists for 2022 Cherry Award, nation’s largest award for top…

Why the Immortal Ten story still resonates, 95 years later

…op or swerve in time, the bus and train collided, killing 10 of the 21 student-athletes, coaches and fans on the bus. Ninety-five years is a long time for a story to continue to be felt by different generations, by diverse people in divergent eras. One reason it still resonates: The story is told each year at Freshman Mass Meeting, keeping the Immortal Ten’s flame burning across the decades. “The story of the Immortal Ten embodies the Baylor spiri…