In a recent conference, Vice President of Student Life Dr. Sharra Hynes noted that Baylor not only welcomed one of its academically strongest freshmen classes, but also “the largest number of international students that we’ve ever had in an undergraduate class.”
With registration deadlines approaching, local election leaders and student organization presidents stress the importance of student voices at the polls.
Dr. James Brockmole of Notre Dame will join Baylor as the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and he’s bringing his background in psychology, his faith and his love for national parks to his role.
With the new year upon us, major planetary shifts and refreshed energy mark the perfect time to reflect on and manifest your goals. If you’re at a loss for where to start, Austin astrologer Laura Cowan provides professional insight for each zodiac sign and what to expect for this coming year.
Whether you’re looking for new tunes to add to your playlist or curious as to what other students are listening to, it’s fun to discover new music. As the 2026 spring semester begins, it’s crucial to make sure you have good music for studying, walking to class or hanging with your friends.
Stress is real. Overwhelm is real. Mental health struggles are real. But not every moment of discomfort, pressure or frustration is a crisis. When we label everything as one, we do real harm to people experiencing genuine emergencies and who rely on systems designed to respond to true crises.
Baylor golf is teeing back up for the spring season, as the team looks to find new light and start the new year strong.
After uneven December results, Baylor responded with an undefeated January marked by road wins, roster depth and program milestones. The stretch has reshaped the Bears’ early Big 12 run as conference play takes hold.
In 2026, the world’s biggest sporting event comes to North America. Three countries. Millions of fans. One shared passion. The World Cup isn’t just about what happens on the field — it’s about the moments that bring the world together.
Jan. 19 is a day of remembrance and celebration across the nation of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and at Indian Spring Park, Wacoans held their own celebration. The city’s annual Peace March has been held for over 20 years and is led by local chapters of Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma with a purpose to keep King’s dream and spirit alive.
After being on break, students find new obstacles they must adjust their sleep schedule around.
The abduction of a foreign leader was not on most students’ bingo cards for winter break. Once news headlines began appearing about Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and how his wife were removed from Venezuela, most people scratched their heads in confusion, wondering where the news came from and why it happened.
As students return to Baylor’s campus for the spring semester, the university’s calendar is packed with an array of events that bring the campus together. Whether you’re into student-led performances, big-name shows or cultural moments, here’s a semester’s worth of events to mark on your calendar.
While professors Sam Henderson and Maverick Moore have worked extensively in the short film space — while also co-teaching a class on it in the film department — the most recent project for the duo, a short film titled “Ado”, has made the shortlist for Best Live Action Short Film at the Oscars.
Program records. National awards. New names and familiar faces. Get up to speed with all the biggest events in the past month of Baylor sports.
Don’t waste time scrolling on social media — we have the infallible goods. Tap in to see nine trends to watch for in the new year.
Zoos get a pretty bad rap. For a place filled with furry friends and fantastical creatures, you’d expect the general sentiment toward them would be slightly positive, if not outright supportive.
No. 16 Baylor men’s tennis dominated Wisconsin Monday at Hawkins Indoor Tennis Center, losing just one set and a tiebreaker in the Bears’ 6-1 victory over the Badgers.
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Baylor dropped its fourth conference match five games into Big 12 play, in a Friday night 80-62 beatdown at the hands of Kansas. The Bears are now 1-20 all-time on the road against the Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse.
Baylor baseball has received the largest donation in program history from alumni Chip and Joanna Gaines, the university announced Monday. “Magnolia Field” at Baylor Ballpark will be named in honor of the couple’s Waco-based company.
Former Freshman All-American Bryson Washington is transferring to Auburn after three years in Waco, his agent Wyatt Mumfrey told The Lariat on Saturday. Washington set the Bears’ freshman rushing record in 2024.
DJ Lagway, a Baylor legacy, is transferring from Florida after two seasons in Gainesville. He was a top-10 recruit in the nation in the class of 2024.
Junior center Juslin Bodo Bodo has yet to play for the Bears this season due to an upper arm injury. Following the signing of Barcelona center James Nnaji, the High Point transfer will medically redshirt for the season.
Nnaji, a 7-foot center from Nigeria, was drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the No. 31 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. He will soon become the first NBA Draft pick to play his first NCAA game years after being drafted.
Los Angeles junior Maggie Skinner died unexpectedly Thursday, according to a BaylorNewsFlash email.
Birmingham, Mich., sophomore Declan Polglaze was arrested Dec. 16 for aggravated sexual assault, according to the arrest affidavit.
With the college football playoffs quickly coming upon the NCAA world, here are score predictions for each of the first four matchups in the College Football Playoffs.
No. 14 Baylor meets No. 2 Texas on a neutral floor Sunday, setting up one of December’s biggest in-state showdowns as both teams chase a résumé-defining win before conference play.
After a long day of classes, which may have included a trip to Panda Express in the SUB, the typical Baylor student may seek relief. Somewhere to find peace, reconciliation and a breath of somewhat fresh air. Every day, thousands of students across Baylor’s campus search for the perfect bathroom.
