Last June, Dr. Ryan McManamay and his family planned to celebrate his parents’ 50th anniversary at Yellowstone National Park. Their plans were changed, however, by historic flooding in the park, which washed out portions of the park’s main road and forced a shutdown that impacted every surrounding community. For McManamay, the park’s closure wasn’t an […]
The end of World War II brought with it a renewed sense of activity on the Baylor campus, as seen in the number of new facilities and traditions that opened or began in those first post-war years. The first decade at Baylor post-war included the debut of the Bill Daniel Student Center, Tidwell Bible Building, […]
Earlier this month, Baylor introduced a new high honor for faculty — the title of “University Distinguished Professor,” an accolade expected to be given out only once or twice every two years, and even then only after an extensive review process. The honor recognizes faculty members for outstanding achievement in scholarship and/or creative activity, national […]
We don’t stop learning just because we’ve finished college — and while podcasts and documentaries can be great, there’s just something about picking up a good old-fashioned book. Even better than that? Reading a book written by a fellow Bear! Baylor faculty and alumni authors have been busy this spring, writing on everything from history […]
Singers, speakers, performers — these “vocal athletes” all rely on their voices just as a pitcher relies on his or her pitching arm, or a runner his/her legs. To perform their best, many singers and actors seek to visit certified vocologists, but it’s not always easy to access one — only 20 each year are […]
Last month, Baylor dedicated the Mary Jo Robbins Clinic for Autism Research and Practice, which dramatically enhances the space and resources available for Baylor faculty, staff and students to serve autistic individuals (and their families). The dedication put a spotlight on the work being done at Baylor to address the challenges of a disorder that […]
The Fulbright Program is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious international education exchange programs in the U.S. Since its inception in 1946, it has helped hundreds of thousands of accomplished students conduct research, attend graduate school, and exchange ideas with other young professionals around the world. Earlier this year, Baylor set a new […]
Baylor University has plenty of faculty members, across all disciplines, who bring an ethical foundation to their research and teaching; it’s one of the distinct benefits of a Baylor education. That doesn’t just happen on its own; it’s an intentional effort by the university, supported through efforts like the Baylor Ethics Initiative. The leader of […]
If it feels like Baylor’s showing up in more and more rankings of the top universities in the country — well, your feelings would be correct. Here’s a rundown of just some of Baylor’s recent honors: Looking for a great education? Top 20% of national universities — U.S. News “A” grade for core curriculum — […]
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is the world’s largest general scientific society; you might know them best as the folks behind Science.org. Being named a Fellow by the AAAS is one of the most distinguished honors a scientific researcher can receive; the title is a career-spanning honor, recognizing individuals for their […]
