News: Baylor in the News
Mar
20
2023
The 29th Beall Poetry Festival kicks off March 29 for a three-day celebration featuring poetry readings, a lecture and a panel discussion. The festival fosters an appreciation of poetry and features acclaimed contemporary poets that come to Baylor's campus to share their work and expertise.
Mar
13
2023
Summer can be a time of leisure, but for many Bears, it's a time to catch up or get ahead on their degree plans and make room for internships, study abroad or even a minor or certification. 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 are discounted from regular tuition, and students receive greater discounts as the number of classes taken increases.
Mar
8
2023
Baylor Ph.D. candidate Kendall Scarlett earns prestigious fellowship in Washington, D.C.
Feb
28
2023
The Baylor University Department of Public Safety offers tips for staying safe and secure over spring break.
Feb
20
2023
Baylor Alum Jennifer Throne Seiter serves as classroom resource specialist at Mt. Vernon, home of America’s first president.
Feb
14
2023
Baylor’s Faculty & Staff Chapel is an annual opportunity to gather and pause in worship and reflection.
Jan
27
2023
Baylor offers tips to complete your application by the final February 1 deadline and a checklist for all necessary items.
Jan
20
2023
With the February 1 deadline fast approaching, learn more about where, when and how to complete the FAFSA to qualify for federal and state financial aid.
Jan
11
2023
Not sure about all the terms you see while applying? These resources can make the application process as easy as possible as we approach key February 1 deadlines.
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
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
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).