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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.

Gray Media Group and KWTX Television will present a nationwide encore of “A Baylor Christmas,” with the annual School of Music concert airing on all Gray TV stations in the U.S.

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, Dec. 5.

Paul Carron, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy, is exploring why so many people feel lonely, why it has become so common and what it reveals about modern life.

Colleges and departments from across Baylor University joined together for “Things We Don't Talk about at Dinner: Civil Discourse and Disagreement in Politics and at Church.”

From timeless tales to unexpected favorites, Baylor film expert highlights the Christmas season’s top treasured movies. 

Baylor's Future Church Leadership Certificate provides practical tools for ministry leaders and faith communities to navigate the challenges of ministry in a changing world.

Baylor experts share practical strategies to help donors support the causes they love with intention, confidence and lasting impact.

For the third consecutive year, Baylor University has been named to TIME's list of Best Colleges for Future Leaders for nurturing the career trajectories of the nation’s most highly influential leaders.

Baylor University positive psychology researchers explain how three science-based mechanisms of gratitude can increase feelings of gratitude and well-being. 

Baylor Honors College has been designated a Hidden Gem by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni for guiding students through a high-quality education across the liberal arts.

With Black Friday no longer just a day, holiday spending surges as shoppers embrace the longer season, sharper discounts and online convenience despite economic uncertainty.

Baylor is well-represented with 44 faculty on a prestigious list of the world's top 2% most-cited researchers.

Baylor Social Sciences Professor George A. Yancey, Ph.D., has been invested as a member of the American Academy of Sciences and Letters in recognition of outstanding scholarly achievement.

Commemorating its 20th anniversary with Wave 7 results, the Baylor Religion Survey has evolved into the most comprehensive national survey studying the role of faith in American life.

A new clinical trial led by Baylor's Gary R. Elkins, Ph.D., demonstrates that self-guided hypnosis can decrease hot flash frequency and intensity by over 50%, offering a nonhormonal option for the millions of women.

During its regular fall meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents received a progress report on the University’s Baylor in Deeds strategic plan from Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., including the plan’s “Bold Pursuits.”

Baylor University will join City of Waco and McLennan County partners to conduct a regular test of the Outdoor Warning System (tornado sirens) at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7.

A new study by Baylor University social media researchers reveals that TikTok's short-form video design fuels engagement - and addiction - through ease, accuracy and surprise.

Baylor University is partnering with local schools leading up to this week’s National STEM Day to provide engaging science presentations for area students and teachers and connect Baylor researchers in the community.

Baylor President Linda Livingstone, Ph.D., will moderate a conversation on “We Follow Christ: Helping Women to Discern God’s Call” during a Baylor Libraries Author Series at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Baylor proudly announces the lineup of eleven dynamic speakers from across campus and Waco for its first-ever TEDx event, TEDxBaylor University: Innovation in Deeds. 

Baylor has announced a gift from Michael and Jennifer Hillman of Waco, establishing The Kathy Robinson Hillman Endowed Chair in Communication in honor of Kathy Hillman, B.A. ’73, and her 50 years of service at Baylor. 

Mechanical Engineering Professor Douglas E. Smith, Ph.D., has been elected an ASME Fellow in recognition of his exceptional engineering achievements.

Several parking lots and roads on and around the Baylor University campus in Waco will be closed starting Wednesday, Oct. 29, due to Baylor Homecoming-related activities. Baylor University Shuttle (BUS) services also will be modified.

Fast-rising Texas country music star Hudson Westbrook, whose new album Texas Forever features hit songs like “House Again” and “Sober,” is coming to Baylor's Foster Pavilion Friday, April 24, 2026.

Study challenges long-held assumptions, finding late-surviving dinosaurs lived in vibrant, regionally distinct communities.

Launched with a $1.5M grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., Baylor’s Soundings Project brought together 12 Texas congregations over seven years to explore Christian vocation.

Liang Sun, Ph.D., associate professor of mechanical engineering at Baylor, has been elected as a 2026 Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

New Baylor research shows the right kind of support during pregnancy can make all the difference for new mothers returning to work after maternity leave. 

Carroll Crowson, director of student success and engagement in Baylor’s Foster Success Center, received EAB's Student Success Collaborative-Excellence in Technology Administration Award.

Amid rising antibiotic resistance, the MIGHTY initiative unites top academic and industry partners to develop a rapid, AI-powered platform for precision phage therapies – starting with oral health and expanding to chronic diseases

Finalists for Baylor’s 2026 Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching - the only national teaching award presented by a college or university to an individual for exceptional teaching - will present their on-campus lectures during October.

Baylor volunteers with the BearAid disaster relief organization served with Texans on Mission to rebuild homes damaged during the catastrophic July 4 flooding in the Texas Hill Country.

Mary Lauren Benton, Ph.D., is one of only three faculty nationwide honored by the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network for inspiring innovation and real-world problem solving in engineering education

Daniel J. Watkins, Ph.D., is one of 20 educators nationwide selected as a member of the National Humanities Center's (NHC) Teacher Advisory Council for the 2025-26 academic year. 

Research led by Baylor biology assistant professor Jake Minich, Ph.D., followed over 1000 children in the African nation of Malawi to reveal how gut bacteria play a critical role in childhood undernutrition.

Paul E. Putz, Ph.D., director of Truett Seminary's Faith & Sports Institute, has won the American Society of Church History's Brewer Prize for The Spirit of the Game: American Christianity and Big-Time Sports.

This year, Baylor University and the Baylor Office of Sustainability are “Inspiring Hope” to shine a light on the sustainability efforts around campus for Campus Sustainability Month.  

Baylor’s annual BearAware cybersecurity campaign reminds students, faculty, and staff to make smart and safe choices online.

Baylor University has been named by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption as one of the 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces of 2025 and No. 1 in the education industry for offering the best overall adoption benefits.

Jack Angelo Cummings, a New Jersey/New York City-based playwright, won the $15,000 Kirk New Play Prize for his play “& Sons” at the inaugural Baylor New Play Initiative Festival.