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Two Baylor students earn major national/international academic honors
Jan. 15, 2021
While most Baylor students were wrapping up finals and planning their Christmas break last month, two Bears were earning major national awards for their academic accomplishments. Sophia Fulton, a senior in the Business Fellows program at Baylor, was awarded the Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship. Endowed by the U.S. Department of State, this highly competitive …
Baylor University Vaccine Supply Update
Jan. 15, 2021
For the past several months, there has been an ongoing nationwide mobilization to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine.
Why Baylor is increasing its COVID-19 testing this spring
Jan. 13, 2021
Baylor recently announced that, beginning in late January, all faculty, staff and students will be tested for COVID-19 every week. Yes, that’s a lot. And testing fatigue is real. So why is Baylor making this move? The short answer: So that everything else about campus life — from classes to extracurriculars — can be as …
Baylor University Announces Statues Honoring Medal of Honor Recipients
Nov. 28, 2020
WACO, Texas (Nov. 28, 2020) - Baylor University today celebrated the installation of two bronze statues honoring the institution's two Medal of Honor recipients, U.S. Army Corps Col. John Riley Kane (BA 1928) and U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Andrew Jackson "Jack" Lummus Jr.
Baylor Expert: Don’t Lose Focus on Spiritual and Mental Well-being
Oct. 27, 2020
WACO, Texas (Oct. 27, 2020) – October marks the halfway point to the fall semester and can carry all the excitement, stress and anxiety of another academic term winding to a close. The month also typically marks one of the busiest times of the year for university counseling centers across the nation.
Family Weekend
Aug. 26, 2019
It's just been a few days since students said goodbye to their families to either start their Baylor journey or continue it. But, there's a respite for the separation: Family Weekend. Come spend a weekend with your student and experience the heart of the Baylor spirit through long-lasting traditions that they enjoy each day as a Baylor Bear.
Homecoming is Around the Corner
Aug. 26, 2019
Over 100 years of reunions, bonfires, parades and football games have called alumni, students, faculty and staff home to renew fellow associations and friendships and catch the Baylor Spirit again.
Liberal Arts Career Summit Helps Students See Connection Between Calling and Career
Apr. 11, 2019
For students with a major in the liberal arts, the pathways to a career that utilizes their skills and interests are endless. The inaugural Liberal Arts Career Summit, which takes place this Tuesday, provides networking opportunities, panels and more to help students cast a vision for a career that utilizes their skills.
Thinking Ahead to Prepare for Finals
Apr. 11, 2019
Finals are now less than a month away. During this busy time of year, it’s easy for students to procrastinate, but Baylor offers resources to help them plan ahead and make the most of the home stretch. Trish Baum from Baylor Academic Support Program shares three ways Baylor helps students prepare for success.
5 Ways Your Student Can Enjoy Spring on Campus
Apr. 4, 2019
Spring is here, and there are plenty of ways for your student to get outside and feel the sunshine. From a Baylor holiday to healthy activities, we list five ways for your student to enjoy spring on campus.
4 Ways the University Writing Center Can Help Your Student
Mar. 26, 2019
For many students, the blank page can be a little intimidating. Baylor's University Writing Center (UWC) is here to help. Learn more about the UWC's expanded offerings to students from their new Moody Library location.
Chaplain's Corner: Faith at Baylor
Mar. 14, 2019
Dr. Burt Burleson, Baylor University Chaplain and Dean of Spiritual Life, reflects on the ways faith informs learning at Baylor in a monthly Chaplain's Corner post.
Spring Break Safety
Mar. 8, 2019
Spring Break is upon us! Baylor Police Chief Brad Wigtil shares ways students and parents can plan for a safe and enjoyable time away.
#BaylorResearch: Fighting Cancer to Working Outside the Office
Mar. 7, 2019
Research on a college campus can sometimes seem a little mysterious--but it doesn't have to be elusive. Students all across campus work with professors on groundbreaking research that enhances their educational experience. Here are four recent examples.
What is Baylor's Black Gospel Music Restoration Project?
Feb. 26, 2019
Baylor's Black Gospel Music Restoration Project has been covered in The New York Times and Washington Post, featured in a Smithsonian exhibit and heralded as a "search and rescue mission" to save music that would be otherwise lost. Learn more about one Baylor professor's project to preserve black gospel music.
Six Ways for Baylor Students to Get Active and Stay Fit
Jan. 29, 2019
Did you know there is a correlation between physical activity and academic success? Baylor offers a number of resources to help students get active, stay fit, have fun and live well.
Student-to-Student Success Stories Podcast
Jan. 24, 2019
There's a new podcast where Baylor students learn strategies for academic success from their fellow students. Senior marketing and communication studies major Jennifer Rivas shares more.
BaylorAlert: Enhancing Student Safety
Jan. 18, 2019
Baylor's commitment to student safety is manifest through many resources to students, including BaylorAlert. BaylorAlert provides timely campus safety information to students via their cell phones, email, social media and more. Many parents choose to receive these alerts as well. Click here to learn more.
Four Tips For Second Semester Success
Jan. 14, 2019
A new semester is underway at Baylor, and with it comes the excitement of new classes, a new calendar year and a new season ahead: spring. The spring semester isn't, however, a mirror image of first semester. Here are four tips for students to consider for second semester success.
Chaplain’s Corner: ’Tis the Season
Dec. 13, 2018
Each month in Baylor Family News, a Baylor Chaplain examines a timely aspect of the Baylor journey. As your student returns home for Christmas, Dr. Burt Burleson shares thoughts about the season and the opportunity for you and your student to connect in meaningful ways.
The Christmas Conversation: Helping Students Graduate In 4 Years
Dec. 12, 2018
The best time to ensure your student is on track to graduate in four years is right now. Christmas Break affords parents and students the chance to talk, measure progress and analyze his or her happiness with their choice of major. It all begins with the simple act of talking to your student.
All-Nighters or 8 Hours? Baylor Study Finds Better Sleep Helps Students on Finals
Dec. 6, 2018
Sleep or study? For many students this time of year, that is the question. Busy students sometimes find it easier to cut into their sleep schedule than to carve out that time elsewhere. A Baylor study, however, found that’s not the best method.
Ready or Not, Here They Come: How to Help Your Student Survive Finals
Nov. 30, 2018
Finals time is almost here. Trish Baum from Baylor Academic Support Services explains how you can help your student make the most of his or her study time to perform their best on their tests.
5 Healthy Food Decisions for Students
Nov. 28, 2018
During this busy time of year, healthy eating isn’t always at the top of your student’s mind. Before Finals, Jill Hamilton, a Baylor grad and registered campus dietitian, shared five ways students can make healthy decisions to perform their best academically.
Giving Day 2018: The Chance to Give Light to Future Generations
Nov. 27, 2018
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is Giving Day across the nation. Molly Isaacks Ferguson, Senior Director of Parent Programs, shares how a family gift to Baylor impacted her life, and how all gifts make a difference for Baylor.
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