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    Apr. 21, 2021
    Why it’s a big deal that Baylor is hiring five new endowed chairs
    Last week, Baylor announced a nationwide search to fill five new endowed faculty positions — big news in the academic world, and a big step forward towards fulfilling the dreams of Baylor’s strategic plan, Illuminate. Those outside academia, however, are quite likely wondering just why this is such a big deal. What is an endowed …
    Apr. 20, 2021
    Baylor Police Department Begins National Drug Take-Back Day Today
    WACO, Texas (April 20, 2021) —The Baylor University Police Department (BUPD) will collect old and expired prescription drugs as part of a National Take-Back Day Saturday, April 24. Although the official collection day is on Saturday, BUPD will accept prescription drugs all week.
    Apr. 19, 2021
    Baylor men’s tennis claims 14th regular season Big 12 title
    On Sunday in Fort Worth, Baylor athletics brought home its fourth Big 12 championship in the last two months. Hot on the heels of Baylor basketball’s success, Baylor men’s tennis won its 14th regular season Big 12 title. To put that in perspective, the league’s next two most successful tennis programs, Texas and TCU, have …
    Apr. 19, 2021
    Wemimo Bright Jaiyesimi Named Inaugural Recipient of Robert L. Gilbert Scholar in Religion Graduate Fellowship
    WACO, Texas (April 19, 2021) — Baylor University’s department of religion has announced that Wemimo Bright Jaiyesimi of Lagos, Nigeria, has been named the recipient of the inaugural Robert L. Gilbert Scholar in Religion Graduate Fellowship.
    Apr. 16, 2021
    Baylor Football Green & Gold Game
    The Green & Gold Game returns to McLane Stadium Saturday, April 24 at noon. Come see Coach Aranda and the Bears in action as they close out spring camp! The event is free and open to the public. All guests will enter at Gate C, with doors opening at 11 a.m. Free parking is available on-site in McLane Stadium Lots 3 & 4.
    Apr. 15, 2021
    Baylor Researcher Receives $488,000 Grant to Study, Raise Awareness of the Ways American Culture Shapes Racial Attitudes and Myths
    WACO, Texas (April 15, 2021) – Greg Garrett, Ph.D., professor of English at Baylor University, has been awarded a $488,000 grant by the Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundation to study the pivotal role of movies, books, sermons, political speeches and other media in shaping popular attitudes and opinions, including those about race and racial dynamics.
    Apr. 15, 2021
    Baylor to Celebrate Week of Dia Events April 19-24
    WACO, Texas (April 15, 2021) – As Baylor University winds down the spring semester, students will be able to take a break from studying each evening of April 19-24 and enjoy a range of campus activities in the spirit of the University’s Diadeloso tradition.
    Apr. 15, 2021
    Baylor University Announces New Physics Chair Established Through Estate Gift
    WACO, Texas (April 15, 2021) – Baylor University today announced an estate gift from John and Eula Mae Baugh, creating an endowed chair in physics. The Eula Mae and John Baugh Chair in Physics, which will receive matching funds through the Baylor Academic Challenge, will provide faculty funding within the department of physics and focus on innovative research and teaching in the area of materials science.

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    2021 Spring Physics Colloquium Series: Dr. Augusto Carballido Somohano, CASPER, Baylor University
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