Unlike traditional hands-on volunteering, the Steppin’ Out planning committee offers a unique service of coordinating the event itself. Those interested in joining should attend the Tuesday interest meeting for more details.
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The Baylor University Institute for Oral History hosted the Black History Month Walk to honor on the people in history that might have been forgotten. The annual event hosted about 100 people through the streets of Waco Saturday morning, beginning at the McLennan County courthouse.
Students learned cultural and religious respect as they gathered for Iftar on Friday evening in Cashion Lobby. Organized by Intercultural Engagement and the Center for Global Engagement, students broke their fast as per the customs of Ramadan.
The Keston Center annual lecture welcomed Dr. Scott M. Kenworthy to talk about religious persecution in the early Soviet Union and reminds students what standing up for faith has looked like throughout history.
Behind every state budget, courtroom ruling and public land decision is an elected official tasked with steering Texas’s future. This election cycle, Democratic voters will decide nominees for key positions that oversee the state’s finances, natural resources, judiciary and legislative priorities.
Though she didn’t know it at the time, what began as a small Instagram page run by a 13-year-old girl would grow into her own full-fledged jewelry business.
Alpha Epsilon Delta, the American Student Dental Association and the Physician Assistant Society collaborated through a joint clinical etiquette workshop Wednesday night in the BSB. Through this, professionals shared what to do and what not to do while job shadowing.
When a scooter is reported stolen, officers enter its information into state and national databases. If another agency, such as the Waco Police Department, recovers the device and runs the serial number, it will appear as stolen and can be returned to the owner.
Baylor Eats is introducing new initiatives to reduce food waste in campus dining halls, including sampling stations, food recovery programs and waste tracking systems.
“When we lift these stories up, we bear witness to the truth of the Gospel and invite others to do the same,” said Dr. Erik W. Carter, executive director of the Center for Disability and Flourishing. “When we tell these stories together, we invite the whole body to live more faithfully, receiving the gifts of God and helping the Church live more fully.”
McLennan County is undertaking a $50 million remodel of the former county jail into a new justice center that will include additional courtrooms and office space, aiming to reduce overcrowding and case backlogs. Construction is already underway, with completion expected by late 2026 into early 2027.
Dr. Paul Mason, associate professor of accounting and Plumhoff Endowed Chair in accounting, has taught federal taxation courses at Baylor for 12 years and said that after reading the Wall Street article, much of the confusion surrounding the IRS policies stem from the construct of the COVID-19-era declarations.
Dr. Warren Stewart Sr. gave a sermon as part of a two-day event honoring his life’s work and the life of Dr. E.K. Bailey’s ministry
President Linda Livingstone addressed faculty and staff in a campus-wide message detailing the financial review and the adjustments that were made. According to Livingstone, colleges all over the country are having a hard time right now because fewer students are enrolling, prices are going up and new rules are being made.
In building truly meaningful relationships, there is a connection between vulnerability and trust, where the success of one is likewise dependent on the success of the other. Associate Chaplain and Director for Chapel Rev. Dr. Erin Moniz encouraged her audience to consider how this shapes all types of relationships.
The 2026 Professor of the Year has been awarded to Dr. Randall Bradley, the Ben H. Williams Professor of Music and professor of church music. For the past 26 years, Bradley has dedicated himself to teaching, research and service on Baylor’s campus.
During Dr Pepper Hour Tuesday afternoon, the Modern Languages and Cultures Department gave students the opportunity to learn about different cultures through languages.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico visited Waco during a campaign stop, discussing political division, economic concerns and the need for stronger representation for younger generations.
“In a world where everyone is busy and stressed, these little moments matter,” Baylor Eats Marketing Manager Jennifer Bohannan said. “If we can create even one interaction that changes someone’s day for the better, that’s worth it.”
It takes mere seconds for hackers to access what took years to build. Alumni of the Cybersecurity Club shared their tips and tricks for entering a workforce with such high stakes on Friday evening in Cashion 314.
“We talk about our mission in every meeting that we have,” Board of Regents Chair William “Bill” Mearse said. “Our students are always our top priority.”
Despite the work that goes into each position, each Waco Hall staff member pointed to others as the essential pieces in Sing’s success. Spring senior Jillian Herman noted the efforts of the performers themselves, Brazoria senior Isabella Davis the dedication of professional Waco Hall staff and Plano junior Oliver Dillard the importance of stagehands. All three conveyed Sing as a tradition not marked by performances or ticket sales, but by the cooperation of all parts in one machine.
According to Plano junior Oliver Dillard, a Waco Hall Ticketing Office staff member, the ticketing office allocates a set number of tickets to administration each year. The seats are usually in the center orchestra, and many are still unclaimed by the time Sing comes along. These tickets open to the public an hour before each show, so students can come early to secure a last-minute ticket.
Nearly 75 years ago, Baylor’s All-University Sing had little the pomp and circumstance it does today. On a rainy spring night in April 1953, a meager 13 souls gathered into Waco Hall to watch just eight groups perform after the weather had relocated them from their original location at the SUB Bowl.
The curtain may rise in February, but for the members of Baylor’s Student Productions Committee, the work behind All-University Sing begins long before taking the stage.
Sing Alliance is known for its high-energy themes and open-door policy; it’s become the route for many freshmen looking to take the stage in their first year at Baylor. For Waco freshman Zayn Matthews and Montgomery freshman Haley Conner, the organization gave them more than just the stage; it gave them a family.
Even with an overall decrease in crime, that does not mean every area is completely safe. The crime map updates frequently, making it a more reliable resource than waiting for news reports. It displays crime data from the last 90 days, covering a wide range of offenses and allowing residents to stay informed about activity in their area.
In a time where only the tensest interactions between civilians and law enforcement are being distributed across the internet, Baylor’s Department of Public Safety is doing things differently. Lighthearted informational posts and staff bios fill the department’s social media feed, while donut giveaways and bracelet-making workshops fill the time between patrols.
According to Dr. Andrew Detzel, associate professor of finance in the Hankamer School of Business, many students are misunderstanding what smart investing looks like for long-term gains versus gambling for short-term returns.
“What always resonated in my mind is what my father told me, and that is make sure that you focus on your goal, your objective, and that is to graduate and get out of there,” Baylor alumnus Michael Heiskell said. “Don’t be sidelined by others who may try to divert your attention or distract you from that purpose and goal.”
