Baylor Regents Extend President Livingstone’s Contract to 2032
WACO, Texas (May 25, 2022) – At its regular May meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents voted to extend the contract of President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., to 2032 in recognition of her exemplary University and national leadership that has elevated Baylor as a preeminent Christian research university with strengths across the board in academics, research and athletics.
Baylor friends remember Dr. John Cheng (BA ’91) following Laguna Woods shooting
Chances are good that by now, you’ve heard the name “Dr. John Cheng.” The Southern California sports physician died Sunday after literally taking the bullet when a gunman opened fire at an Orange County church. Cheng’s actions almost certainly saved multiple lives. What you may not have heard was that Cheng was a Baylor Bear […]
Presidential Perspective - May 19, 2022
This is my first official Presidential Perspective of the summer. While the foot traffic on campus is a little lighter this week, the University is still quite active with the minimester underway and students in the Law School and graduate and professional programs continuing their academic work.
Baylor Religion Professor Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to South Korea
WACO, Texas (May 12, 2022) – Baylor University Honors College faculty member Candi K. Cann, Ph.D., associate professor of religion in the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core (BIC), has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to South Korea, a prestigious and competitive fellowship of the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Carillon recital for May 2022 graduates
Baylor University Carillonneur, Lynnette Geary, performs a recital on the McLane Carillon in honor of the May 2022 Graduates.
Announcement of New Faculty-in-Residence for Earle Hall and Brooks Flats
Campus Living & Learning, in collaboration with the Provost's Office is pleased to announce new Faculty-in-Residence beginning fall 2022!
Update on federal vaccine mandate
As it currently stands, Baylor must comply with President Biden’s Executive Order (EO) 14042 requiring those organizations that receive federal contracts and their employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 18, 2022. Depending on the vaccine that you choose, you may need to obtain the first vaccination dose by Dec. 7, 2021.
Baylor Returns to Normal Operations on Monday
WACO, Texas (Feb. 21, 2021) - On Monday, Feb. 22, Baylor University will return to normal operations with on-campus instruction and on-campus work. Please be advised that clean-up and restoration continues in some facilities and on the grounds, so we ask for your patience and understanding while our facilities teams work to resolve any building issues caused by the winter storm.
SB Opening NISC Against #10 Seed UC San Diego
Glenn Moore hoping to use NISC experience as springboard to next season.
No. 13 WGOLF Tied for 20th Through Two Rounds at The NCAA’s
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Baylor women's golf is tied for 20th place following a 22-over 310 on Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Championship at Grayhawk Golf Club.
BSB Falls in Rain-Shortened Finale, 9-5
THE RUNDOWN
No. 13 WGOLF Tied for 12th after Round One at NCAA Championship
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Baylor women's golf is tied for 12th place following a 13-over 301 on Friday in round one of the NCAA Championship at Grayhawk Golf Club.
Updates to Founders Mall and Quadrangle will more fully tell Baylor’s history
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 […]
Baylor friends remember Dr. John Cheng (BA ’91) following Laguna Woods shooting
Chances are good that by now, you’ve heard the name “Dr. John Cheng.” The Southern California sports physician died Sunday after literally taking the bullet when a gunman opened fire at an Orange County church. Cheng’s actions almost certainly saved multiple lives. What you may not have heard was that Cheng was a Baylor Bear […]
Summer reading suggestions from Baylor Family authors
Looking for some summer reading? Whether your interest is sports, healing racial division, or self-care, we’ve got some recommendations for you — all written by Baylor Bears! First up: The Road to J.O.Y.: Leading with Faith, Playing with Purpose, Leaving a Legacy, by Baylor men’s basketball coach Scott Drew. Drew’s rebuilding of the Baylor program has […]
Baylor prof gives voice to Baptist women with new oral history project
As a professor in Baylor’s Department of Religion and an ordained Baptist minister, Dr. Mandy McMichael has long appreciated the stories of those who came before her. Now, she’s working to make sure those stories are preserved for (and shared with) future generations. McMichael is interviewing dozens of women for an oral history project, “Baptist […]
Baptist Standard: Falling Seed: Creating online participatory worship services
March 23, 2020
Baylor theology professor Angela Gorrell, Ph.D., has designed a free guide to creating online, participatory worship services.
Baylor Lariat: Baylor cancels in-person classes for both summer sessions
April 2, 2020
Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., announced Thursday that Baylor will continue to utilize online instruction for upcoming Minimester (May 13-June 1), Summer I (June 2-July 7) and Summer II (July 9-Aug. 12) classes.
Baylor Lariat: Baylor counseling center continues with online services
March 25, 2020
Baylor’s counseling center has adapted its treatments amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. With faculty and staff working from home, the counselors have begun counseling sessions via phone and WebEx, a platform for video conferences.
KWBU-FM (Waco/NPR): Baylor Connections - Cheryl Gochis
April 3, 2020
AUDIO: For last nine years, Baylor has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education. In this Baylor Connections, Cheryl Gochis, vice president of human resources and chief human resources officer, examines ways that Baylor supports faculty and staff year-round and specifically talks about the University’s response to help employees transition to remote work during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Baylor Regents Extend President Livingstone’s Contract to 2032
WACO, Texas (May 25, 2022) – At its regular May meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents voted to extend the contract of President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., to 2032 in recognition of her exemplary University and national leadership that has elevated Baylor as a preeminent Christian research university with strengths across the board in academics, research and athletics.
Baylor Mourns Passing of Retired Music, Religion/Archaeology Faculty Members
WACO, Texas (May 16, 2022) – Baylor University is mourning the recent passing of two retired faculty members, Jean Boyd, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Musicology in the School of Music, and Bruce C. Cresson, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Religion in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Baylor Religion Professor Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to South Korea
WACO, Texas (May 12, 2022) – Baylor University Honors College faculty member Candi K. Cann, Ph.D., associate professor of religion in the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core (BIC), has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to South Korea, a prestigious and competitive fellowship of the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Baylor to Celebrate More Than 3,000 Graduates at Spring Commencement
WACO, Texas (May 12, 2022) – Last spring in the midst of COVID, Baylor University celebrated the Classes of 2020 and 2021 with socially distanced outdoor ceremonies at McLane Stadium. In 2022, Baylor’s spring commencement returns to the Ferrell Center May 13-14.
| May 30 | Memorial Day (University Holiday) |
| Aug. 9, 2021 - May 30, 2022 | FITWELL for All Spring 2022 |
| Aug. 19 10:00-11:00am | Fall Convocation |
| Sep. 3 | Football vs. Albany |
| Sep. 16-17 | Family Weekend |
| Sep. 17 | Football vs. Texas State |
| Oct. 1 | Football vs. Oklahoma State |
| Jun. 10-11 | Continuing Education Seminar: Christian Community Development with Dr. Jimmy Dorrell |
| Oct. 26-28 | Baylor Symposium on Faith and Culture - Art Seeking Understanding |
| May 24 11:00am - 12:00pm | Opening doors to the future—Save in a 529 college savings plan |
| Jun. 14 11:00am - 12:00pm | Attention to Detail: Financial finishing touches for women |
| Jun. 14 2:00-3:00pm | Demonstrating the value of responsible investing |
| Jun. 15 2:00-3:00pm | At Your Fingertips: Manage your money from wherever you are |
| Jun. 16 11:00am - 12:00pm | Help protect you, your family and your money |
| Jun. 16 3:00-4:00pm | Tomorrow in focus: Saving for your ideal retirement |
| May 24 11:00am - 12:00pm | Opening doors to the future—Save in a 529 college savings plan |
| Jun. 14 11:00am - 12:00pm | Attention to Detail: Financial finishing touches for women |
| Jun. 14 2:00-3:00pm | Demonstrating the value of responsible investing |
| Jun. 15 2:00-3:00pm | At Your Fingertips: Manage your money from wherever you are |
| Jun. 16 11:00am - 12:00pm | Help protect you, your family and your money |
| Jun. 16 3:00-4:00pm | Tomorrow in focus: Saving for your ideal retirement |
