Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III was honored March 12 by both the Texas Legislature and Baylor, which announced the establishment of the Robert Griffin III (RG3) Quarterback Scholarship during "RG3 Day" at the State Capitol.

In recent weeks, letters and emails from campus liaisons - men and women who have championed care for the Baylor family - have landed in faculty and staff mailboxes introducing the Our Baylor faculty and staff giving campaign, an initiative that will occur each spring.

Through Baylor@MCC 45 students in Baylor's fall 2012 entering class were provided a rich educational experience that drew from faculty expertise and experience on both the MCC and Baylor campuses. T

University researchers began moving into the 330,000-square-foot Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC) this spring.

As many Baylor University students and faculty prepared to head to sunny or snowy destinations for a spring break getaway, Baylor mission teams pursued other plans.
The Office of Spiritual Life sent 113 students, faculty and staff to six domestic and international locations.As many Baylor University students and faculty prepared to head to sunny or snowy destinations for a spring break getaway, Baylor mission teams pursued other plans.
The Office of Spiritual Life sent 113 students, faculty and staff to six domestic and international locations, including:

The Texas Hunger Initiative (THI) at Baylor University has received a $3.5 million Community Partnership Program (CPP) contract from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) that will allow THI to develop an innovative statewide public-private partnership to expand access to food and health care for low-income Texas families through community-based research and programmatic activities. The contract is renewable for up to five years.

Eight Baylor staff members are recipients of the University 2012 Outstanding Staff Awards, nominated by Baylor faculty and staff for their exceptional service to the University.

Dr. Christopher B. Howard, president of Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, and Dan Hord III, BBA '89, partner in HEDLOC Investment Co. LLC and Western Property Group of Midland, were elected to the Board of Regents in January. The two will serve for three-year terms.

For more than 35 years Baylor has conducted course evaluations at the end of each term to gather feedback from students. This spring approximately 98 percent of those evaluations will be conducted electronically, continuing a transition that began in spring 2011 with a recommendation by a faculty committee to replace paper with electronic course evaluations.

Baylor faculty and staff publications, presentations and honors compiled in the Spring 2013 issue of BaylorNews.

Last summer Baylor installed two refills station on campus, one on the garden level of Moody Library and the other in the Bill Daniel Student Center. Almost a year later, the stations, which replaced traditional water fountains, have been used more than 22,000 times.

BaylorNews sat down with Dr. Hall to discuss his decision to join the Executive Council at Baylor and what role faculty and staff can play in fundraising and development.

The Texas Collection offers many different ways to use items housed in its vast collections dedicated to the State of Texas, from history and culture to geography and government to religion, football, and more.

As the stadium begins to take shape on the banks of the Brazos, a public fundraising initiative has been launched to help move Baylor Stadium from dream
to reality.

The Veteran Educational and Transitional Services (VETS) Center opened in fall 2012 with the mission to support the academic success of student veterans at Baylor, serve as a resource to veterans and ease their transitions to student life at the University.

Marjorie Ellis is on a mission to help students, faculty and staff understand how plans for life after college begin the moment someone enrolls at Baylor.
Ellis stepped into the new position of executive director of career and professional development (CPD) in November.

Dr. Rufus Spain, emeritus professor of history, stepped down from the position of director for the Baylor University Retired Professors/Administrators Program (RPAP) at the fall luncheon held Sept. 18. Spain also introduced Bill Dube, director of Baylor's endowed scholarship program, as his successor.

Something as simple as a wholesome breakfast can make a world of difference when it comes to a child's education.

ach year, students from around the world come to Baylor seeking to experience American college life and culture. At Baylor, they also find a group dedicated to helping them embrace the journey. People Around the World Sharing (PAWS) is a valued program offered by the Baylor Center for International Education for more than 20 years.

The Innovative Business Accelerator (IBA), a joint venture of the Hankamer School of Business and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, has gained momentum this semester as BRIC prepares for its first tenants in January 2013.

Dr. Terry S. Maness, dean of Hankamer, and Dr. Truell Hyde, vice provost for research, named Dr. Greg Leman as director of Baylor's IBA in September.

Baylor is engaging faculty and staff with StrengthsFinder, a Strengths program that can help faculty and staff in their professional work lives and relationships.

Members of Baylor Ambassadors, the student organization that represents Baylor to local, state and federal officials, made their annual trip to Washington, DC. in December.

The dawn of a new year and a new semester provides an excellent opportunity for the University to focus efforts on the collection of high quality emergency contact information from all faculty and staff.

Baylor Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Davis announced in December the appointment of Dr. Beverly Roberts Gaventa as Distinguished Professor of New Testament Interpretation in the Department of Religion.

Welcome to these new Baylor faculty and staff members.

Best wishes to the following Baylor employees and children or spouses of Baylor faculty and staff who graduated from the University in December 2012.

Research grants awarded November 2012 totaling $3,896,888.

Research grants awarded October 2012 totaling $1,455,427.

Research grants awarded September 2012 totaling $1,909,931.

Research grants for August 2012 totaling $1,624,724.45

Baylor faculty and staff publications, presentations and honors compiled in the Winter 2013 issue of BaylorNews

Following months of research and development, a new "About Baylor" section of www.baylor.edu was launched in September.

Baylor faculty and staff publications, presentations and honors compiled in the fall 2012 issue of BaylorNews

Research grants for July 2012 totaling $732,355.

Research grants for June 2012 totaling $668,369.

Research grants for May 2012 totaling $741,498.

Research grants for April 2012 totaling $732,355.

Baylor recognized as one of select Honor Roll universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education

aylor University has enrolled 15,364 students in fall 2012, the University's largest overall enrollment in its 167-year history, as well as another high-achieving and near-record freshman class, according to official 12th-day enrollment statistics compiled by the Office of Institutional Research
and Testing.

With the conclusion of the 2011-2012 academic year, several Baylor departments underwent reorganizations to continue to improve their focus on the University's mission and to enrich the student experience, providing students with the skills and knowledge to become people who make a difference in their homes, communities, work and world. Following are brief looks at changes within the Division of Student Life and the Paul L. Foster Success Center.

n 10 weeks, 330 Baylor University employees and spouses lost a total of 3,414 pounds - an average of 10.3 pounds per person.
They comprised a pilot group that "test drove" Baylor's newest health benefit program - Naturally Slim.

The College of Arts & Sciences announced a realignment of leadership structure and responsibilities, effective Aug. 1.

News on the construction projects taking place on campus.

The excitement of the past year's athletic success continues to infuse both the campus and greater Waco. As construction begins on the new Baylor Stadium and community complex along Interstate 35 and the Brazos River, Bears fans wait with anticipation for the first on-campus game in 2014.

BaylorNews asked University Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Davis, who was appointed by President Ken Starr to lead the strategic planning process, to share her thoughts on implementation of the new vision.

The Endowed Scholarship Fund Honoring Baylor Staff, initiated by Staff Council in 2008, has reached its goal and begun disbursing funds to students this fall.

The Gov. Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village, part of the Mayborn Museum Complex, reopened in May after a two-year revitalization project.

Baylor faculty and staff publications, presentations and honors compiled in the fall 2011 issue of BaylorNews

Research grants for July 2011 totaling $404,545

Research grants for June 2011 totaling $597,000

Research grants for May 2011 totaling $496,405

Congratulations and best wishes to the 26 Baylor faculty and staff members retiring in 2010-2011

Research grants for April 2011 totaling $1,340,433

Faculty and staff support expanding student scholarships.

Baylor's new Baptist Studies Center will provide opportunities for faculty and students.

Baylor faculty and staff publications, presentations and honors compiled in the summer 2011 issue of BaylorNews

Research grants for March 2011 totaling $293,991

Faculty and staff with questions about University employment matters will benefit from a new customer service center, named "askHR," which will launch April 1.

Baylor faculty and staff publications, presentations and honors compiled in the spring 2011 issue of BaylorNews

Research grants for February 2011 totaling $432,524

Members of the Baylor family are encouraged to help shape the University's future through its strategic planning process by sharing their valuable input.

Research grants for January 2011 totaling $101,826

Research grants for December 2010 totaling $243,481

Baylor faculty and staff publications, presentations and honors compiled in the winter 2011 issue of BaylorNews

The Baylor family has the opportunity to help craft the University's new 10-year strategic plan.

Research grants for November 2010 totaling $133,287

Research grants for October 2010 totaling $122,268

Research grants for September 2010 totaling $779,598

While most early Baylor presidents began their service as the University's chief executive with little or no public fanfare, modern presidents have been introduced in public inauguration ceremonies designed to unite the Baylor family around common goals and remind participants of the traditions and values that have guided the University.

As you enjoy the activities celebrating the inauguration of Kenneth Winston Starr as Baylor University's 14th president, you will see and hear about a number of traditional ceremonial elements. To provide the background of a few of these elements, here is a short insider's guide.

Research grants for August 2010 totaling $809,285

Baylor faculty and staff publications, presentations and honors compiled in the fall 2010 issue of BaylorNews

Summer isn't only a time for family trips and relaxation. It's also a break from normal routine that allows many Baylor faculty and staff to pursue research, teaching abroad or personal intellectual goals. For the sixth summer in a row, we asked a number of faculty and staff how they spent their time off, and the responses reveal a varied mixture of activities.

Research grants for July 2010 totaling $674,437

Research grants for June 2010 totaling $727,969

Research grants for May 2010 totaling $1,687,361

As Dr. David Garland completes his interim presidency, he leaves a legacy of servant leadership

Baylor faculty and staff publications, presentations and honors compiled in the summer 2010 issue of BaylorNews

Baylor University will once again host the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit Aug. 5-6 in Waco Hall.

Research grants for April 2010 totaling $163,234

Research grants for March 2010 totaling $1,357,114

President-elect Ken Starr met the Baylor family during his first campus visit.

Eight Baylor staff members are recipients of the University's 2009 Outstanding Staff Awards, nominated by Baylor faculty and staff for exceptional service.

Baylor faculty and staff publications, presentations and honors compiled in the spring 2010 issue of BaylorNews

Research grants for February 2010 totaling $279,939

Research grants for January 2010 totaling $470,226

Research grants for December 2009 totaling $423,238

The recent announcement of a partnership between Baylor and other local educational institutions and governmental entities to advance modern research opportunities is only the latest example of the historic bond between Baylor and the Central Texas community.

As thousands of Baylor students prepare to enter one of the most challenging job markets in recent years, more students than ever are making use of the University's HireABear system to help them find employment.

Baylor faculty and staff publications, presentations and honors compiled in the winter 2010 issue of BaylorNews

Research grants for November 2009 totaling $295,183

Research grants for October 2009 totaling $429,547

Since Baylor University first held a Homecoming celebration back in 1909, this cherished tradition has brought excitement, heroism and widespread good feeling to Waco. At the same time, Homecoming has been the source of pranks, humor, strange behavior and sometimes even tragedy.

Research grants for September 2009 totaling $1,435,122

Summer isn't only a time for family trips and relaxation. It's also a break from normal routine that allows many Baylor faculty and staff to pursue research, teaching abroad or personal intellectual goals. For the fifth summer in a row, we asked a number of faculty and staff how they spent their time off, and the responses reveal a varied mixture of activities.

Homecoming, one of Baylor's oldest and most cherished traditions, turns 100 this year with a number of special events planned.

Baylor's Louise Herrington School of Nursing is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a varied schedule of special events during the 2009-2010 academic year.

Baylor faculty and staff publications, presentations and honors compiled in the fall 2009 issue of BaylorNews

Baylor University Retirement Income Plan vendors provide free retirement counseling on campus throughout the semester.

Research grants for August 2009 totaling $467,417

Research grants for July 2009 totaling $561,130

Research grants for June 2009 totaling $514,666.

Grants awarded in May totaling $376,021

To assist in the search for Baylor's 14th president, the University has retained the services of the Atlanta-based search firm Baker and Associates. The firm's president, Jerry Baker, speaks with BaylorNews about the presidential search process.

KWBU has welcomed a new president and is working to expand community involvement.

Grants awarded in April totaling $723,184

Grants awarded in March totaling $147,241

The new endowed staff scholarship fund is another way to help deserving Baylor students.

Grants awarded in February 2009 totaling $33,749

For the past two years, Baylor's strengthened Honor Code has been helping catch repeat offenders.

To help students successfully navigate through an increasingly challenging job market, Baylor's Paul L. Foster Success Center provides invaluable assistance both in choosing the right career and finding a good job.

Baylor's Honors program, established in 1959, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special events and the creation of a new student award.

On March 27-28, Baylor faculty and staff are being given the chance to play an important role in helping raise money to support the fight against cancer.

Grants for January 2009 totaling $444,470

Grants awarded in December 2008 totaling $227,320

Increased attendance at Baylor's spring commencement has prompted the addition of a third ceremony in May 2009.

In an effort to be more strategic in a number of its important relationships, Baylor has restructured its efforts in community and governmental relations.

Baylor's Academy for Teaching and Learning seeks to be a catalyst for "communal mental activity."

Grants awarded in November 2008 totaling $576,704

Grants awarded in October 2008 totaling $304,863

Grants awarded in September 2008 totaling $925,275

Grants awarded in August 2008 totaling $1,857,817

Research Gazette July 2008

Research Gazette June 2008

Since the Family and Medical Leave Act was passed in 1993, eligible Baylor employees have appreciated the protection that it provides them.

Created as another way to engage students and apply community in a meaningful way during a student's first two years at Baylor, Engaged Learning Groups are proving to be one of the fastest-growing and most exciting additions to the University's curriculum.

Summer isn't only a time for family trips and relaxation. It's also a break from normal routine that allows many Baylor faculty and staff to pursue research, teaching abroad or personal intellectual goals. For the fourth summer in a row, we asked a number of faculty and staff how they spent their time off, and the responses reveal a varied mixture of activities.

Changes being introduced this fall in Baylor dining facilities will reduce waste and assist campus environmental efforts.

Baylor's new McMullen-Connally Faculty Center is open for business with the start of the fall 2008 semester, and the spacious structure serves a variety of functions.

This fall, Baylor University welcomes 66 new faculty members in 35 academic disciplines.