The Baylor Conversation Series: Perspectives on our History, Slavery in America, opened the first of three webinars leading to the release of the Commission on Historic Campus Representations’ report on Tuesday evening.
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On Monday, the Senate confirmed President Biden’s pick for secretary of education, Miguel Cardona.
Gov. Greg Abbott lifts state-wide mask mandate and opens businesses and public facilities to 100% capacity restrictions effective March 10.
The International Justice Mission is an advocacy group fighting against modern slavery and the World Day of Prayer is a multilingual prayer service for people of all backgrounds to come together and pray for humanity.
The formerly known Baylor School of Education’s Center for Christian Education recently changed its name to Baylor Center for School Leadership (BCSL) after confusion regarding what the center was.
Baylor’s study abroad trips planned for the first part of the summer have been put on hold after university-sponsored international travel was restricted through the end of June.
Pre-nursing students recently earned their admission to continue instruction on the Dallas campus this fall.
Guest housing experienced power outages, rolling blackout and busted pipes during the unexpected winter storm. Now, two weeks after the storm, the housing staff is still working to fix damages.
Baylor University facilities hosted the city of Waco and McLennan County mass vaccine clinic at McLane Stadium while awaiting new shipments of Moderna and Pfizer vaccine doses.
Although it was canceled last year due to the pandemic, the Leadership Summit is set to happen virtually for students looking to learn this semester. With new workshops and a little different format, many students are already getting excited about the summit.
At a demonstration to show solidarity for minorities at the SUB Bowl on Saturday, nine students shared their experiences in front of around 50 people on a rainy afternoon. They told stories of discrimination and called the students and faculty in attendance to action.
The career fair, which connects Baylor students with potential employers, opted for an online format for the biannual event held on February 24th.
Penland Dining Hall evacuated the building 30 minutes early due to a sewer issue. In a rushed manner, workers provided students with to-go containers for food.
Community recovery efforts have been in full force since last week when Winter Storm Uri wreaked havoc on businesses and residents. City staff, nonprofits and local residents have all pitched in to do their part.
Baylor is planning on hosting an outdoor commencement at McLane Stadium May 6-8 for both 2020 and 2021 graduates after not hosting an in-person commencement since December 2019.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended double masking to enhance mask performance. Baylor is not considering requiring double masking as this time.
This annual event sought to remind attendees about the importance of hope and unity during a time of distance from others.
The updated academic spring 2021 calendar changed Wellness Day and one of the study days before finals to instruction days to make up for class canceled from the winter storm.
A decline in church attendance requires hope and new formats for services.
The Student Senate did not pass the Student Senate Restructuring bill during the Senate meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23. The vote was 34 in favor and 14 against, but 36 votes in favor were needed to reach a three-fourths majority for the bill to pass.
Baylor students battled both COVID-19 and Winter Storm Uri last week.
Taking on a new form than in previous years, Baylor Spiritual Life is providing online midday prayer sessions on Fridays throughout the season of Lent to be supportive of students.
Last week, Winter Storm Uri brought freezing temperatures that left many Waco residents without power or water. Throughout the perils of the storm, residents turned to each other for help. Many continue to rely on community support in the aftermath of the storm.
A new student organization plans to bring about awareness and education to law students.
In the past year, Baylor students have shown more of an interest in their nutrition and are reaching for more plant-based options, according to Baylor’s on-staff dietician available to students
The Baylor Board of Regents accepted the report of the Commission on Historic Campus Representations at its quarterly meeting on Friday, Feb. 19. The regents unanimously passed a resolution, charging the administration to take action.
Baylor announced Thursday afternoon that remote instruction and telework will resume on Friday. The decision comes after President Livingstone reported earlier in the day that many students and Waco residents continue to struggle without power and water.
COVID testing throughout Baylor and Waco was paused because of the winter storm, but is expected to resume within the next few days.
Penland Dining Hall switches to self-serve food stations and limited hours as students debate if Baylor has done enough for the students.
Within the span of two days, at least five Baylor buildings have had damages due to the winter storm.
