Baylor Board of Regents Approves Autism Center Construction, New Student Regent
WACO, Texas (March 5, 2021) – After winter storms postponed committee meetings during February's quarterly meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents reconvened committee meetings virtually this week with the full Board taking subsequent action to approve construction of an Autism Center and appointment of a new Student Regent. In addition, the Board announced the slate of Alumni-elected Regent candidates for the upcoming election this spring.
MBB’s Butler Named Naismith Trophy Semifinalist
Baylor junior guard Jared Butler has been named one of 10 semifinalists for the Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Men's Player of the Year, as announced Thursday by the Atlanta Tip-Off Club.
Baylor University Announces $1.5 Million Gift to Scholarships
WACO, Texas (March 4, 2021) – Baylor University today announced a $1.5 million gift from Stephen and Lori Angel of Connecticut, and their children, Logan Angel (B.A. ’13) of Dallas, and Mason Angel of Venice Beach, California, through the Angel Family Foundation to support student scholarships within the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work’s Global Mission Leadership (GML) Program.
Presidential Perspective - March 4, 2021
The health and well-being of our campus community is our top priority, particularly as the COVID-19 pandemic wears on and we near the end of the spring semester.
BSB Dominates in Saturday Sweep of Memphis
WACO, Texas – The Baylor baseball team dominated the Saturday doubleheader against Memphis with a 9-0 shutout victory in the first game and a 20-4 beatdown in the second at Baylor Ballpark. The Bears (6-4) clinched the series win over the Tigers (4-4) and will go for the four-game sweep tomorrow afternoon.
Track & Field: Personal Bests Highlight Outdoor Opener
Baylor track & field recorded several personal bests and three runner-up finishes to highlight the outdoor season opener Saturday at the Longhorn Invitational in Austin, Texas.
No. 1 A&T Falls on the Road to No. 2 Oregon
WACO, Texas – The No. 1-ranked Bears traveled to Eugene, Oregon, where they lost their first meet since 2017 to No. 2 Oregon on Saturday night at the Matthew Knight Arena. The Bears (1-1) earned a total score of 280.660 and the Ducks (2-0) earned a total score of 281.635.
No. 6/6 WBB Blows Past Kansas, 93-67
By Jerry Hill
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.
Vinnie Johnson builds success — from Baylor to the NBA to business
The stories of “boom to bust” for college and pro athletes after their playing careers end are legion. Vinnie Johnson, Baylor Class of 1980, is not one of those. Johnson — a two-time all-American at Baylor, one of the greatest sixth men in NBA history, and our pick as the greatest Baylor alum in NBA history […]
Culture of JOY leads Baylor men’s basketball to first Big 12 title
Shout it from the rafters — Baylor men’s basketball is the 2020-21 Big 12 Conference champion! The Bears beat No. 6-ranked West Virginia on the road Tuesday — in overtime — 94-89 to clinch the program’s first conference title in 71 years. Some stories about the game focused on the rust head coach Scott Drew’s team is […]
Lady Bears win 11th straight (!!!!!) Big 12 title
It appears there are now three great certainties in life: death, taxes, and Baylor women’s basketball winning the Big 12. Yes, the Lady Bears won their 11th straight regular season Big 12 title this week, extending their decade of dominance over the league. The run is the longest active streak in the nation, and the […]
Meet Mary Gentry Kavanaugh, Baylor Class of 1855 — and BU’s first female graduate
While sources differ, Baylor was one of the first (perhaps the very first) institution west of the Mississippi River to admit women. And in 1855 — just a year after BU’s first graduating class — Mary Gentry Kavanaugh became the first woman to earn a degree from Baylor University. Though the university was still young, […]
Baylor Board of Regents Approves Autism Center Construction, New Student Regent
WACO, Texas (March 5, 2021) – After winter storms postponed committee meetings during February's quarterly meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents reconvened committee meetings virtually this week with the full Board taking subsequent action to approve construction of an Autism Center and appointment of a new Student Regent. In addition, the Board announced the slate of Alumni-elected Regent candidates for the upcoming election this spring.
Baylor Researcher Earns $493,000 Grant to Improve Behavior Outcomes for Children with Developmental Disabilities
WACO, Texas (March 4, 2021) – Stephanie Gerow, Ph.D., assistant professor of educational psychology in the Baylor University School of Education, has earned a coveted grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund research that will provide early childhood professionals with behavioral intervention training for children with developmental disabilities.
Baylor University Announces $1.5 Million Gift to Scholarships
WACO, Texas (March 4, 2021) – Baylor University today announced a $1.5 million gift from Stephen and Lori Angel of Connecticut, and their children, Logan Angel (B.A. ’13) of Dallas, and Mason Angel of Venice Beach, California, through the Angel Family Foundation to support student scholarships within the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work’s Global Mission Leadership (GML) Program.
Baylor University Supporters Rush to Restock Near-Empty Shelves of Campus Food Pantry During Weather Emergency
WACO, Texas (March 3, 2021) – During the recent winter storms that wreaked havoc across Texas, The Store food pantry at Baylor University provided food items for students in need, as well as for those who found themselves without power, heat or water at their apartments or homes.
What's New BU February 10, 2020
Career Day Spring 2020. Registration for Steppin' Out is open!
What's New BU February 17, 2020
Baylor turns 175! Sundown Sessions present pottery painting.
What's New BU February 24, 2020
Hope Peace Love at Fountain Mall. UBbreak presents Waffle Tacos.
What's New BU March 2, 2020
Need a quiet place to study? Super Tuesday Dr Pepper Hour with Census 2020 and voting!
Mar. 7 1:00-4:00pm | Baseball vs. Memphis |
Mar. 7 6:00-7:00pm | String Faculty Concert |
Mar. 8 7:30-8:30pm | Wind Ensemble |
Mar. 8 7:00-9:00pm | Women's Basketball vs. West Virginia |
Mar. 9 | Make-up class instruction day – March 9 (Tuesday) – No longer Wellness Day |
Mar. 9 3:30-5:00pm | 2021 Pruit Symposium Closing Address: Dr. Mellonee V. Burnim, "The Song-Sermon as Signature Shirley Caesar" |
Mar. 9 6:30-7:30pm | Baylor Conversation Series: Perspectives on Our History |
Mar. 7 2:00-3:00pm | Sr. Recital: Catherine Pivalizza, violin |
Mar. 7 6:00-7:00pm | String Faculty Concert |
Mar. 8 7:00-8:00pm | Graduate Recital: William Bunjamin, piano |
Mar. 8 7:30-8:30pm | Wind Ensemble |
Mar. 11 6:00-7:00pm | Sr. BM Recital: Fjoralba Zguro, piano |
Mar. 11 7:30-8:30pm | Baylor Percussion Group |
Mar. 12 7:00-8:00pm | Graduate Recital: Rolando Cortes, saxophone |
Mar. 7 9:00am | Women's Equestrian at Fresno State |
Mar. 7 11:00am - 1:00pm | Softball at Louisiana Tech |
Mar. 7 12:00-3:00pm | Women's Tennis vs. Texas Tech |
Mar. 7 1:30-3:30pm | Softball at Tarleton State |
Mar. 7 1:00-4:00pm | Baseball vs. Memphis |
Mar. 7 3:00-5:00pm | Men's Basketball vs. Texas Tech |
Mar. 7 2:30-5:30pm | Men's Tennis vs. Arizona State |
Feb. 19 - Apr. 2 | Online Lenten Prayers |