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Meet Baylor’s expert on dusty plasma — also known as ‘cosmic dust bunnies’

…ndergrad at Baylor. As a physics major, she came across another Baylor alum-turned-professor, Dr. Truell Hyde (MS ’80, PhD ’88), and his research on dusty plasma and its connection to planets’ formation — and she was hooked. Baylor has a long history of building dust detectors; more recently, the university has joined collaborations around the world, all looking at various aspects of plasma and dust in space. After earning both her bachelor’s and…

Football win caps Family Weekend fun

…Dark Talent Show features student acts ranging from music to dance to stand-up comedy and more. pic.twitter.com/O3jm8hv9fn — Baylor University (@Baylor) September 17, 2022 The evening concluded with a special Vertical Family Worship service on campus: Saturday meant football, of course — starting with the Family Weekend Tailgate Experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58MzhOLZmzg It all wrapped up with Baylor football’s 42-7 win over Texas Sta…

Students in Baylor’s new commercial, ‘We Were Born to Run,’ reflect on the experience

…eo as the national spot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4waPRn4meGw The 30-second commercial features a new song, “Run,” by Apollo LTD; a full three-minute version of the music video can also be seen online at baylor.edu/run. The students featured in the commercial and music video aren’t actors; they’re actual Baylor students who got the unique experience of getting to participate in the shoot this summer. We chatted with a few of them to hear ab…

Why do research at Baylor? Compassion, curiosity and courage.

…that I can tell their story.” — Dr. Ronald Angelo Johnson, history https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoIa_NxaQLQ “I like to work on problems that have an impact on humans… and I think that because of Baylor’s Christian mission, that’s very much a focus at this university.” — Dr. Amanda Hering, statistical science https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_tyoLlbR8E “[Baylor’s mission] perfectly aligns with the type of work we’re trying to do… improving lives…

Baylor Family celebrates the life of Judge Joy Reynolds throughout Labor Day weekend

…touchdowns. Football players, the Golden Wave Band, and Spirit Squads wore commemorative stickers on their uniforms. And students were gifted pennant flags to cherish for years to come. Joy’s ashes were on display during tailgating before the game, and habitat caregivers were acknowledged during the game for their dedication and stewardship to the Baylor University Bear Program.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Baylor Athletics (@b…

Three online Baylor grad programs ranked in Fortune’s top 15 nationally

…imed at compassionate, aspiring public health advocates seeking either full-time or part-time studies. The online Master’s in Computer Science program ranked No. 12 nationally. Created for students with degrees in computer science, engineering, math or physics, the program prepares graduates to work in software engineering and data science. Those are just three of Baylor’s online graduate options; you can see the full list and learn more about eac…

#BU26’s unique class hymn captures the ‘new beginning’ that is the college experience

…of this special time (from Line Camp to Move2BU to Welcome Week): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6YlqOjTjbg Complete lyrics to this year’s hymn: Truth beyond… the world transcends… Wisdom flows from depths within. Love that placed the Image there, Prompting of your ev’ry prayer. Lord, we are here, gathered to grow, Longings and loves, ready to know. Let your light shine, make the way clear. Yes, we are here, Lord. Yes, we are here. Good we seek…

Baylor lines lead the way for 10th-ranked BU football in 2022

…for him to start and win the season finale against Texas Tech and the never-to-be-forgotten Big 12 title game against Oklahoma State (where he completed his first 17 passes and earned Most Outstanding Player honors). While Shapen will be surrounded by young players at running back and wide receiver — and practicing against a new-look defensive backfield — talent abounds around the field. It all begins Saturday against Albany at 6 p.m.; tickets are…

Young Baylor volleyball squad begins 2022 with No. 16 national ranking

…t only talented recruits and top 25 rankings, but TV viewers as well. This year’s squad will play three nationally televised matches (Sept 28 at Iowa State, Oct. 5 vs. Oklahoma and October 30 vs. West Virginia). They begin the year with two matchups against top-five opponents in Wisconsin and Minnesota in the Big Ten/Big 12 Challenge in Fort Worth Aug. 26-27, then play three matches in California before their first home match at the Ferrell Center…

New study places Baylor among nation’s top 10 most trusted universities

…including the achievement of R1 status, being named among the nation’s top-15 ‘most sought-after’ universities, and placing No. 4 in student engagement. “Such recognition is certainly a testament to the campus-wide efforts of our dedicated faculty and staff who live and promote Baylor’s Christian mission every day, as well as the overall Baylor Family who serve as our brand ambassadors across the country,” says President Linda Livingstone. Sic ’e…