In the spring of 1945, a group of Baylor students prayed for spiritual renewal for 90 straight days. Their prayers led to a movement that helped inspire ministries on campus and around the world, from the Journeyman mission program to the Passion Conferences. This week, hundreds of Baylor students again gathered in Jesus’ name for […]
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 — […]
After countless hours of planning, practicing and performing, All University Sing returned this spring — and after all that work, this year’s shows are now complete, having entertained thousands of Baylor students, alumni and friends. [LINKS: Photos from this year’s performances || “Get Ready With Me – Baylor Sing Edition” || Go behind the scenes at […]
Thousands of students come together each spring to make All University Sing happen. Those on the stage — especially the soloists, but also the other performers — naturally take the spotlight, but that spotlight would never shine without the hundreds of Sing chairs, Waco Hall staff and Student Productions Committee members who make things run […]
When frigid temperatures and ice storms struck Texas earlier this month, Waco escaped mostly unscathed — but some of our neighbors were not so fortunate. Over 100,000 households in Austin were without power for days due to the storm. When Baylor junior Nolan Screen received a call from a colleague who works in Austin’s Office of Emergency […]
Service is a big part of a Christian’s call to engage with the world. At Baylor, students learn to connect their technical and professional skills with the needs of others — specifically, those in the Waco community. Baylor Magazine recently highlighted three such discipline-based services offered by different Baylor departments, ranging from law and tax services […]
Ask any Baylor alum about their favorite campus traditions, and you’re likely to hear Dr Pepper Hour mentioned pretty quickly. The combination of the soft drink invented in Waco and ice cream that makes a Dr Pepper float — plus a little fellowship with friends and coworkers… What’s not to love? For 70 years now, […]
If you want to reach students, you can’t be afraid to try new things. Baylor has struck an incredible balance of holding on to what’s most important (our faith, emphasis on teaching, etc.) while growing and improving across the board (Exhibit A: R1 status). Higher ed leaders across the country are noticing Baylor’s efforts — […]
Every year, higher education leaders at Baylor and across the nation survey the previous spring’s graduating class to determine how well students are finding jobs, grad school slots, internships and more to further their careers and set a strong post-undergraduate foundation. For Baylor, the numbers are in — and Baylor graduates are excelling. With 100% […]
Every college student needs practical help with scholarships, housing or some other financial issue at some point during their time on campus. Definitions, deadlines, deposits and more are all easier to navigate with some help — which Baylor One Stop now provides, right in the heart of campus. Think of Baylor One Stop as a […]
