News: Baylor Faculty and Staff
Dec
20
2022
Baylor alum Doug Rogers applies years of experience in Disney theme parks and film to create authentic settings for nativity-themed feature film.
Dec
20
2022
From Christmas on 5th to musical performances of seasonal sacred pieces, Baylor University goes all-out to celebrate Christmas—and to focus on the season’s true meaning. Enjoy some of our favorite photos of Christmas 2022 at Baylor.
Sep
21
2022
A range of opportunities on campus and in Waco enrich Baylor’s celebration.
Sep
20
2022
Baylor 101 is intended to share insights and information on topics of interest to faculty and staff in easy-to-consume, brief updates throughout the year.
Sep
14
2022
Aero at Baylor, an award-winning student group focused on aerospace engineering, is advancing new frontiers for members.
Sep
7
2022
As the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 approaches, Baylor University prepares to remember the countless lives lost in the tragedy and the heroic actions of the nation’s first responders and encourages the Baylor Family to join in prayer for our nation.
Aug
23
2022
With the Fall 2022 semester underway, Baylor University has updated its COVID-19 protocols, most notably on Isolation/Quarantine, as well as face coverings, testing and vaccination. The protocols are based on the latest guidance from the CDC and the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District. Frequently Asked Questions are available on the COVID website.
Jul
29
2022
Baylor’s award-winning iEngage Summer Civics Institute takes place this week, the first since earning a significant recognition earlier this year. In May, the program was named the 2022 recipient of the Sandra Day O’Connor Award for the Advancement of Civics Education. This annual award, presented by the National Center for State Courts, honors an organization, court, program or individual that has promoted, inspired, improved or led an innovation or accomplishment in the field of civics education related to the justice system.
Jul
12
2022
Summer Faculty Institute Builds Up Participants Through Holistic Approach
Jul
12
2022
A mammoth sculpture is part of a Mayborn campaign to reignite curiosity through a 10-year, four-phase plan to transform its natural science and cultural history wing—and the first phase of the transformation includes a life-sized mammoth sculpture to welcome guests to the museum.
Jul
1
2022
Summer can be a time of leisure, but for many Bears, it’s a time to get ahead on their studies. Summer of Discovery offers both current and incoming students the chance to do just that. Through Summer of Discovery, students can attend in-person and online courses to advance toward their academic goals. Courses offered are discounted from regular tuition, and students receive greater discounts as the number of classes taken increases.
Jun
15
2022
As Baylor commemorates Juneteenth, Baylor faculty and staff will again join partnerships within the community and share in events that highlight the meaning of freedom and the struggle to become a more perfect union.
Jun
3
2022
For almost two decades, Baylor Line Camp has been a quintessential component of the new-student experience. Newly minted Bears connect more deeply with the University and each other as they begin their Baylor stories. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Baylor reimagined Line Camp while integrating alternatives that gave incoming students a sense of connection and community.
May
20
2022
On Friday, Baylor Regents approved the outline of a plan that will address many of the priorities named by the Commission on Historic Campus Representations last year — recommendations that would more fully tell the history of the university and its early leaders. Many of the details are still in development, but the concepts released …
May
17
2022
Do you and your family have summer travel plans? Take these Baylor podcasts on the road with you. They’re a great way to catch up and stay connected with University news, activities and priorities while on the go and away from campus.
May
11
2022
More than 3,000 graduates from ten of the University’s colleges and schools will walk the stage at four Commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14, 2022, at the Ferrell Center. More than 700 of these graduates will receive their master’s or doctoral degrees.
May
4
2022
This spring, a record-shattering number of Baylor University students and their faculty mentors have been honored with some of the most prestigious – and highly competitive – national and international scholarships and awards, reflecting the University’s growing investment in the Office of Engaged Learning (OEL).
Apr
29
2022
Mito Diaz-Espinoza, Ph.D. examines dynamics surrounding gender, power, and misconceptions surrounding sexual assault and interpersonal violence.
Apr
28
2022
It is vital to understand what healthy relationships, stalking and harassment each look like in order to provide the best support to friends or others you are concerned about.
Apr
20
2022
Make plans to join the Baylor family on April 21-April 24 for Green and Gold Weekend in Waco! Green and Gold Weekend will feature a first look at the upcoming Baylor Football season during the Green and Gold game.
Apr
6
2022
If you are a high school student or prospective transfer considering Baylor, sign up to attend Baylor Spring Premiere on Saturday, April 9. The event is a chance for students and parents to learn more about what makes Baylor special—without having to leave the house!
Apr
5
2022
At Baylor, we Set the Standard in being part of the solution when it comes to stopping, intervening and preventing interpersonal violence. The University is reminded of this as we recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April.
Mar
30
2022
Celebrating its 90th anniversary as one of Baylor’s oldest traditions, Diadeloso – or “The Day of the Bear” – returns to Baylor campus on April 5, the first on-campus celebration of the annual spring holiday since 2019.
Nov
16
2021
As a Christian university, Baylor embraces the seasons of preparation and celebration surrounding the birth of Christ. Along with Baylor's Christmas traditions, the observance of Advent has become another Baylor practice that enhances the spiritual significance of the season for the Baylor Family. This Advent, we will once again celebrate together through daily devotionals that lead us to the nativity.