“We cannot express too strongly the importance of the Student Foundation to the future progress of Baylor.” Those were the words of Baylor President Abner McCall in 1969, at the founding of Baylor Student Foundation. StuFu, as it’s known, was created during a time of civil unrest and escalating violence in the country, with the […]
It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost been a month already since Baylor students started arriving on campus for Move-In and Welcome Week. By now, class schedules are finalized, students’ routines are established, and the numbers are officially in for this year’s student body. As always, the numbers are pretty impressive. First, a look at […]
It’s unusual at many universities for undergraduates to be able to conduct actual research. But having your work published in an American Medical Association journal while still an undergrad? That’s practically unheard of — except at Baylor. Meet junior Anirudh Gothwal, who contributed to a study published last month in JAMA Oncology that revealed a […]
The weather outside may not exactly scream “fall” yet, but believe it not, we are just one month from Baylor Homecoming 2019! Yes, the nation’s oldest collegiate Homecoming celebration returns exactly a month from today: Oct. 10-12. That means now is the time to make your Homecoming plans; a limited number of tickets are still available […]
Not every student is the same, so not every student needs the exact same resources during their years at Baylor. That’s where Student Success Initiatives (SSI) comes in. The sole job of SSI staff members is to address students’ social, emotional, vocational, spiritual and academic needs. They use technology, research, and predictive analytics to improve […]
Labor Day has come and gone, which means the fall semester is officially in full swing, after a whirlwind of getting students settled in and ready to tackle the semester. A look back at the first two weeks of the 2019-20 school year: Move-In: #BU23 lined up in droves for the amazing Baylor move-in experience. Amazing […]
New uniforms. New stadium board wrap. New Baylor Line jerseys. A new, electrifying season for Baylor football — and a 39-point victory for the Bears. Just about everything was perfect Saturday for Baylor’s season opener at McLane Stadium — a nice first step in what many say could be a memorable season for head coach Matt […]
“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” ~ Colossians 2:6-7 Challenged to encourage Baylor’s Class of 2023 at Welcome Week’s Academic Convocation, Dr. DeAnna Toten Beard chose this New Testament passage […]
In celebration of the start of school and college football’s season openers, alumni and fans worldwide will celebrate College Colors Day this Friday (Aug. 30). Show your Baylor pride by wearing green and gold on Friday wherever you might be — at school, at work, anywhere. Use the opportunity to tell friends and coworkers about […]
Baylor’s not the only school in the country where volunteers line up to help new students move into their residence halls — but it’s hard to believe any school does it better. Wednesday and Thursday, more than 3,000 new Baylor students (both freshmen and transfers) were helped into their new homes by some 3,200 faculty, […]
