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Baylor University is proud to announce that the TEDxBaylor University talk – “The Eight-Hour Sleep Challenge During Finals Week” – by Michael K. Scullin, Ph.D., has been selected as an Editor’s Pick. 

From June through July, incoming Baylor students and their families will descend upon campus and the University’s hometown of Waco during New Student Orientation and Baylor Line Camp.

Baylor University students and recent graduates continue to be awarded the most prestigious scholarships and fellowships at the national and international levels – winning Fulbright U.S. Student Grants and Rotary Global Grants.

Baylor University will join City of Waco and McLennan County partners to conduct a regular test of its Outdoor Warning System (tornado sirens) at 10 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2026.

Baylor researcher examines how families navigate prolonged crises, uncertainty and high-stakes decisions in seeking mental healthcare.

(ATHENS, Greece) – A new multi-university academic consortium, including researchers from Baylor University, has found AI models have significant biases and gaps when it comes to addressing faith and religion.

Baylor Law Professor Dyllan Taxman, J.D., is confronting the complex and evolving legal question: When, if ever, should parents face criminal liability for their children’s actions?

The Baylor Board of Regents celebrated the University’s second-best fundraising year ever, a growing endowment and continued success of the Extend the Line scholarship initiative.

It's National Cancer Research Month, and Baylor researchers are leading the way on trailblazing approaches to effective therapies for some of the most aggressive cancers.

Country music's next big star Braxton Keith will bring his throwback 90’s twang to the stage on Friday, Oct. 2, at Baylor’s Foster Pavilion.

Baylor University’s core curriculum again has earned an “A” for the excellence of its core requirements from ACTA's "What Will They Learn?" project.

Baylor University will celebrate more than 3,100 graduates over four Spring Commencement ceremonies May 15-16 in the Ferrell Center, including the first graduating class of Baylor’s newly renamed Moody School of Education. 

Students in Baylor's innovative Philanthropy & the Public Good course awarded $100,000 in grants to seven local nonprofits.

Jay Pulliam, Ph.D., will explore Antarctic ice shelf dynamics and the ancient geological connection between Antarctica and Africa.

In the spirit of National Nurses Week and Mother’s Day, Baylor Nursing highlights mother-daughter alumni DNPs bringing recognition to the value of midwives.

As Baylor University students prepare to move out of residence halls at the end of the spring semester, a campus-wide, student-led initiative is ensuring that usable items are not thrown away.

Baylor expert offers guidance on navigating shifting roles, expectations and traditions in multi-generational motherhood.

Three Baylor University biology and biochemistry student researchers earned top honors for their presentations at the 129th Annual Meeting of the Texas Academy of Science.

Baylor researcher studies labyrinth walking to understand the benefits for contemporary society, including connectedness, transcendence and social action. 

Twelve Baylor professors have been honored with Outstanding Faculty Awards for exceptional teaching, scholarship and contributions to the academic community.

Baylor University and Waco will serve as the "Esports Capital of Texas," hosting two major Esports high school and college competitions May 1-3 across campus and downtown venues. 

Baylor joins city and county partners in coordinated siren test on first Friday of the month

One of mainstream country music’s most popular live groups, Old Dominion is headed to Baylor University’s Foster Pavilion for an electrifying show on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.

Baylor anthropologist Duncan N.E. Stibbard-Hawkes, Ph.D., led a study of the Hadza and found that relatively equal outcomes are often maintained through “demand sharing.”

Fans will pack Baylor University venues for two officially SOLD-OUT concerts, featuring fast-rising Texas country music star Hudson Westbrook, followed by THE legendary Texas musician Willie Nelson.

Lesley McAllister, D.M.A., professor of piano and coordinator of piano pedagogy, has been selected for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Brazil – the second Fulbright Scholar for the School of Music within two years.

Baylor University’s Rocket League varsity team secured the program’s first-ever conference championship hosted at the HyperX Esports Arena in the Luxor Pyramid in Las Vegas. 

Baylor's third-longest-serving provost, Nancy Brickhouse, Ph.D., announced that she plans to step down as chief academic officer on July 31, 2026. 

The Arctic Acclimatization & Sleep Optimization (ARKTOS) Research Center will advance collaborative research and testing on the impact of multi-stressor Arctic environments. 

Baylor faculty members Kelly C. Johnston, Ed.D., and Alexander J. McNair, Ph.D., have been selected to receive the 2026 Centennial Professor Awards for research projects.

In just one year, Baylor has gone from hosting no major concerts to offering a full slate of live music and entertainment events, placing both Baylor and the City of Waco on the radar of national touring artists.

The first two waves of data from the Global Flourishing Study, the most comprehensive empirical investigation of human flourishing ever undertaken, is now publicly available through the Center for Open Science at no cost and without pre-registration. 

Guided by its Christian mission and commitment to stewarding God’s creation, Baylor continues to advance sustainability through intentional practices that integrate faith, academics and daily campus life. 

Top 10 Baylor graduate programs - from physical therapy & nursing to trial advocacy & health care management - are highlighted in the 2026 U.S. News Best Graduate Schools rankings.

Legendary Texas country music singer-songwriter Willie Nelson is coming home to his alma mater on Thursday, May 14, for an outdoor “Willie Nelson & Family” concert at Magnolia Field at Baylor Ballpark.

Baylor continues its commitment to awareness and prevention during April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Baylor University will join TDEM, City of Waco and McLennan County partners and other alerting authorities throughout Texas for a statewide test of emergency alert systems on Thursday, April 2.

Torrin Longenecker's couture-inspired suit showcases craftsmanship, creativity and a passion for timeless tailoring.

Baylor researchers Corey P. Carbonara, Ph.D., and Michael Korpi, Ph.D., led university-industry team to develop 6P’s revolutionary Full Color Range display system

Dwayne D. Simmons, Ph.D., and Samuel S. Urlacher, Ph.D., have been elected to the rank of 2025 AAAS Fellow, a lifetime honor announced today by the Council of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Baylor University is ranked No. 81 among the Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted Utility Patents in 2025, a list published by the National Academy of Inventors.

Student Foundation's Bearathon Half-Marathon and Sic'Em 6k on Saturday, March 28, will close several campus roads and parking lots, beginning at midnight Friday until noon Saturday.

Baylor University has added to its Fulbright success, this time with cancer researcher and molecular biologist Jonathan Kelber, Ph.D., named to the prestigious Fulbright Specialist Program.

Baylor scientists are engaging local students, educators and families this spring through a series of interactive STEM events that explore the science happening in our own backyard.

University Scholar Abhinav Rajkumar joins researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Heart Institute for life-saving medical research

Walter M. "Sparky" Matthews, M.D., B.A. ’92, has been selected by Baylor’s 2026 Senior Class as the Collins Outstanding Professor.

Sociologist Christopher M. Pieper, Ph.D., examines how rapidly advancing technologies may reshape the foundations of social life. 

2026 nominations highlight the growing influence of genre films, streaming platforms and a rapidly evolving movie landscape

New research shows how a natural plant compound flips a built-in “avoid” switch in the mosquito brain and why that could lead to better repellents

Baylor sleep researchers find that sleep education coupled with a brief “When-Then” goal-setting exercise can lead to better sleep - just in time for daylight saving time change.

Baylor University has been recognized yet again for its campus beauty, this time among the nation’s 30 Beautiful College Campuses by U.S. News & World Report.

Hyewon Jung earns national scholarship supporting mentorship, professional development and pathways to compassionate healthcare careers.

Severe Weather Awareness Week is the time to take steps to Stay Weather Ready for the spring storm season.

Baylor University has launched Leave No Trace, a new, student-driven sustainability initiative aimed at dramatically reducing food waste in campus dining halls.

A leading voice on disability, faith and flourishing, Dr. Carter will receive the 2026 Leadership Award from the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

 Rebecca Jones-Antwi, a researcher in cardiovascular epidemiology, recommends three easy heart-healthy habits you can start today.

Baylor University’s School of Music will host the Black Worship Festival, held Feb. 23-28, bringing together artists, scholars, students and community members for a week-long celebration of Black sacred music, creativity and cultural exchange.

It's National Engineers Week, and Baylor University is celebrating a significant honor for electrical engineering professor Emmanuel Agamloh, Ph.D., – his election as a member of the prestigious IEEE Fellow Class of 2026.

During its regular February meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents took several actions that will continue to strategically position the University for the future in areas related to academics and research and value and affordability.

Waco Mayor Jim Holmes proclaimed Feb. 17, 2026, as Robert Doyle Day, recognizing the Baylor University researcher for his decades of service to Waco’s water systems. 

Baylor-Waco Family Medicine research finds affordable interpreter training model for heritage Spanish speakers can improve patient care, restore dignity in health communication

Baylor University has released a YouTube playlist featuring talks from its inaugural TEDxBaylor University event, featuring speakers from across the Baylor campus and the Waco community.

Rising artist Tyce Delk will open for Texas country sensation Hudson Westbook in concert Friday, April 24, 2026, at Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas.

Waco VITA program brings together students from Baylor, University and La Vega high schools to prepare more than 1,500 tax returns for families across McLennan County.

“The Whole Body Project” will showcase stories of mutual flourishing in faith communities that embrace individuals with and without disabilities and mental health challenges.

Baylor University, University of South Bohemia scientists measure bioaccumulation in Czech Republic freshwater system above acceptable thresholds.

Baylor's internationally known art historian and professor Heidi J. Hornik, Ph.D., is among the 16 recipients of the Big 12's Faculty of the Year Awards, which celebrate top faculty for excellence in innovation and research on their campus. 

Biology major and Goldwater Scholar Ava Frescura is the only student from Texas selected for the 2026 undergraduate honor

Carillonneur Lynnette Geary will present a special Black History Month Carillon Recital at noon Monday, Feb. 9, on the McLane Carillon atop Pat Neff Hall.

Baylor fashion expert explains why the race for Best Dressed may be the most interesting competition of all.

Baylor University’s Black Gospel Archive (BGA) is one of the world’s most significant programs dedicated to preserving Black sacred music and cultural history.  

Baylor researchers have published a novel approach to fight colorectal cancer, using modified bacteria as a courier to deliver potent cancer-killing proteins into tumor cells. 

***Required Test of the Baylor Alert Emergency Notification System Completed Successfully at 10:06 a.m. CT Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.*** Baylor University will conduct a regular test of Outdoor Warning Systems (tornado sirens) at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, along with a required test of the Baylor Alert emergency notification system.

Baylor research explores how adult daughters explain, manage and survive low-quality mother-daughter relationships

The Fulbright Program today recognized Baylor University as one of the nation’s elite top 10 producers of students and recent alumni selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

Baylor Law School will host People’s Law School on Saturday, Feb. 14, offering Central Texas residents a free, half‑day program on practical legal topics.

The 2026 Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer will celebrate "What Joy! Living the Good News!" on Saturday, Feb. 7, at First Baptist Church, Waco.

CANCELED BY LIVE NATION Get ready for Post Malone and Jelly Roll Present: The BIG Stadium Tour Part 2, coming to Baylor University’s McLane Stadium on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Waco, Texas!

New insights published in the journal Science explain how a paper-thin layer of clay powered Japan’s most destructive earthquake

As the weather continues to improve in Waco and across Central Texas, the Baylor University Waco Campus has returned to normal operations as of 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.

The annual award honors Church Music Professor Randall Bradley, D.M.A., director of the Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies, for his outstanding contributions to Baylor’s learning environment.

Jamie Rankin, Ph.D., University Lecturer in German at Princeton University and inaugural director of the Princeton Center for Language Study, will teach in residence at Baylor as recipient of the Cherry Award for Great Teaching.

Baylor University has announced a $30 million gift from the Moody Foundation of Galveston, Texas, to the University’s School of Education, now known as the Moody School of Education at Baylor.

Chart-topping artists La Fiera de Ojinaga and Los Pescadores del Río Conchos are headed this summer to Foster Pavilion, Waco’s premier concert venue, for a spectacular show on Sunday, July 19, at 6 p.m.

Los artistas La Fiera de Ojinaga y Los Pescadores del Río Conchos, que encabezan las listas de éxitos, se dirigen este verano al Foster Pavilion, la principal sala de conciertos de Waco para un espectáculo espectacular por la tarde el domingo 19 de julio a las 6 p.m.

Baylor Provost Nancy Brickhouse, Ph.D., has announced James R. Brockmole, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame, as the next Dean of Baylor’s College of Arts & Sciences.

The Baylor University and Waco communities will join others across the nation to participate in multiple events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.

Baylor University has announced the largest gift in Baylor Baseball program’s history from Magnolia, the Waco-based and nationally recognized lifestyle company founded by Baylor alumni Chip and Joanna Gaines, naming Magnolia Field at Baylor Ballpark and supporting the program’s anticipated capital projects.

Baylor Provost Nancy Brickhouse, Ph.D., has  announced that Tanya M. Sudia, Ph.D., R.N., FNAP, FAAN, has been selected as Dean of the Louise Herrington School of Nursing, effective June 1.

President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., is a new member of the Executive Committee of the North American Baptist Fellowship, a regional body of the Baptist World Alliance that connects Baptist member groups across the U.S. and Canada. 

Don't miss the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters™ during their 100 Year Tour playing Saturday, Feb. 14, at Baylor's Foster Pavilion! Tickets are on sale now.

Baylor University experts to share ideas for resolutions that are easier to maintain while making a positive impact on our lives.

Baylor University and the collaborative Central Texas Cyber Hub have launched the K-12 Cyber Security Pathways Program to equip high school students with cybersecurity skills for immediate workforce entry or advanced education.

Baylor University offices & most facilities will close Dec. 22-Jan. 4, 2026, during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The University will reopen Jan. 5, with classes beginning Jan. 20.

Bella Buncher, B.S.Ed. ’25, is the seventh Baylor intern in nine years to be named Texas Clinical Teacher of the Year for excellence in classroom teaching.

Baylor University has received a $9.76 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch and provide financial support for the innovative Ministry for Life initiative at George W. Truett Theological Seminary. 

Baylor University’s Michael P. Foley, Ph.D., has researched many forgotten Christmas customs and folklore, including the darker – and eerier – side of Christmas. 

Baylor expert offers strategies for how adult daughters can create a balanced and meaningful holiday season.

John Crist, one of today’s fastest-rising stand-up comedians, will bring his “John Crist Live Tour” to Waco Hall on the Baylor University campus on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Baylor has named experienced media and brand executive and former athletics administrator Doug McNamee as the Bears’ next Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.