7 ways Baylor infuses Christian faith into everyday campus life
At Baylor, our Christian faith is not just a thing we do, another box to be checked — it’s a part of everything we do. Even as Baylor has grown over the last 175+ years, our faith remains the “why”...
View ArticleCelebrating a very merry Christmas on 5th 2022
The most wonderful time of the year has officially arrived! Thursday night, Baylor kicked off the Christmas season with the beloved tradition Christmas on 5th Street. From the snow zone to the musical...
View Article‘A Baylor Christmas’ takes holiday music from Waco nationwide
For well over half a century now, the combined choirs and orchestra of Baylor’s School of Music have heralded the arrival of Christmas with a joyful worship performance. This month, a newly produced...
View ArticleAfter 175+ years, here’s what Chapel looks like today at Baylor
Chapel has been a significant part of the Baylor experience since the very beginning, and it remains an important part of each Baylor student’s experience. But after 175+ years, the size and setup of...
View ArticleMeet Baylor’s faculty expert on Christian ethics
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...
View ArticleFM72 gathers students for 72 hours of prayer & worship in the heart of...
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...
View ArticleHappy 75th birthday, Baylor Religious Hour Choir!
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...
View Article12 podcasts for Baylor Bears on the go
Whether it’s due to one’s learning style or schedule, for some people, reading news online just doesn’t work. They prefer an audible format — books on tape, podcasts, etc. If that sounds like you —...
View ArticleMeet Baylor’s internationally recognized expert on religion in Latin America
When it comes to more fully understanding religion and faith in Latin America, Dr. Juan Carlos Esparza Ochoa bridges data, social work and theology — and at Baylor, he’s found a collaborative spot to...
View ArticleHow one #BaylorGrad’s selflessness saved a life — even before starting med...
Sydney Duke came to Baylor in 2019 with the goal of eventually becoming a physician, where she could help save and better the lives of others. She had no idea she’s have the chance to save a life...
View ArticleMeet Baylor’s nationally recognized expert on food insecurity and economics
There are many approaches to fighting food insecurity. Dr. Craig Gundersen brings an economist’s eye to the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty (BCHP), supporting the organization’s efforts to...
View ArticleHardage’s career of service exemplifies ‘Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana’
Dr. David Hardage (BA ’79), winner of Baylor’s 2023 Pro Ecclesia Medal of Service, has spent a lifetime serving the church in Texas — from his call to ministry at the age of 10, to a decade of service...
View ArticleBaylor grads’ vision serves thousands with free health care services in Amarillo
When Dr. Alan Keister (BA ’92) began offering free health screenings in Amarillo schools 10 years ago, the overwhelming response made it plain: People in his community were suffering and in need of...
View ArticleNew Baylor effort aims to help churches better welcome autistic individuals
The conversation around autism has become more positive in recent years, thanks in part to efforts like Autism Acceptance Month. Sadly, churches have often struggled with how to welcome autistic...
View Article#BU27’s unique class hymn captures the wonder of the college experience
While it’s common for incoming freshmen to be welcomed to college by campus leaders, it’s not so common for that encouragement to come in the form of a hymn — but that’s what we do here at Baylor....
View ArticleHinojosa to bolster Baylor in Latin America initiative as Jackson Chair
As the son of a Mennonite minister along the Texas/Mexico border, Dr. Felipe Hinojosa grew up in a family that exposed him to the power of the Gospel in a community. Now a historian and higher...
View ArticleBaylor Chapel opportunities continue to expand, meeting students where they...
Since the very beginning, Chapel has been an integral part of the Baylor experience — but naturally, Chapel doesn’t look the same as it did 175 years ago — or even 25 years ago. After all, 20,000...
View ArticleBaylor prof’s project turns academic research to serve church worship leaders
Contemporary Christian music can unite worshippers in prayers and celebration — but how can the music connect worship leaders and the music industry? Dr. Shannan Baker (PhD ’22), the first...
View ArticleCelebrating a very merry Christmas on 5th 2023
The most wonderful time of the year has finally, officially arrived! Monday night, Baylor kicked off the Christmas season with the beloved tradition Christmas on 5th Street. (Originally scheduled for...
View ArticlePresenting the 2024 Baylor Alumni Award winners
Baylor graduates make an impact in virtually any field you can think of; this year’s Baylor Alumni Award winners are no different, with recipients leading the charge in areas ranging from financial...
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