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By Danika Young | LTVN Social Media Editor, Claire-Marie Scott | LTVN Reporter Newly renovated, Collins Residential Hall now has…

Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management, Marketing and Recruitment Ross VanDyke said the exclusion of alumni or admissions in the title of the building is intentional. VanDyke said the building is meant to be a place for everyone in the community.

With the help of physical therapy staff, Livingstone said she feels even better than she did before the surgery. After only eight weeks of recovery, she said it will only continue to get better.

There will be a Meet the Cubs event from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 26 at the Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat. Both Indy and Belle will be awaiting visitors amid activities, including giveaways and photo opportunities.

Student government is preparing for the new school year with a number of goals, including solidifying the airport shuttle service, improving safety and cultivating stronger relationships on campus.

The Board of Regents has approved two new degree programs: bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology of global health and a master’s degree in physician assistant studies, which will become available in fall 2023 and fall 2025, respectively.

Construction project manager Nichole Bekken said via email that the overall cost of the remodel was $38.5 million. The much-awaited renovations include state-of-the-art amenities and a complete communal bathroom redesign — all while keeping the original character of a building that has been loved by generations of women.

The Strategic Planning Group will organize the Give Light funds to improve the university, guided by feedback from the Baylor community. Students, faculty and staff are welcomed to participate in the upcoming semester’s numerous listening sessions.

Morning Consult’s 2023 Most Trusted Brands report ranked Baylor in the top 10 most trusted universities. The results not only demonstrate the amount of trust Baylor has gained from the public, but also from parents, faculty and students.

In response to social media claims regarding Baylor’s religious exemptions from Title IX, President Linda Livingstone released a statement Monday clarifying that such exemptions do not impact how Baylor handles sexual harassment cases.

The exercise included Baylor DPS and its branches as well as other local law enforcement, including fire safety and emergency medical services. Police chiefs, directors and emergency management from other universities within the Big 12 were invited to watch the events.

Two American black bear cubs, Judge Indy and Judge Belle, are expected to arrive at the on-campus Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat this summer, Baylor announced Monday.

The Board of Regents approved two new degree programs, three renovation projects and the 2023-2024 budget during its annual May meeting Friday. It also elected new leadership.

Now that the sun has set on the 2022-2023 academic year, The Baylor Lariat has compiled all the most important Baylor-focused news since August. In chronological order, here they are.

The Baylor Lariat has compiled all the most important Waco-focused news since August. In chronological order, here they are.

REFIT Revolution is a Waco fitness and workout studio that aims to create a sense of belonging, empowerment and transformation through dance parties that double as exercise.

A 20-year-old organization at Baylor, the African Student Association aims to connect students of all races with their cultures, working to overcome the challenges its minority members face on campus and beyond.

After incoming freshmen are notified of their acceptance to Baylor, they have until May 1 to submit their deposit. The Golden Wave Band uses the few weeks between the deposit deadline and the start of freshman advising in early June to reach out to any committed freshmen who may have band experience in their background.

“I was honored to receive the award from the Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences (FABB),” Ginty said via email. “FABB’s goal of communicating science with policy makers and the public is something I value greatly as a scientist and educator.”

In film and digital media classes like production methods II (PMII) and short film production, students are exposed to the process of making short films, preparing them for their careers at Baylor and beyond.

Walker’s student government journey began his freshman year when he ran for class vice president with his continued collegiate campaign “Walk with Walker.” In a tight race, he lost.

TIPA’s relocation at Baylor will not only benefit the Texas association, but the university as well. As the oldest collegiate press association in the nation, TIPA’ s connection to the university will be one of pride, Reed said.

CASA is a national nonprofit that trains people to speak on behalf of children in foster care in court. CASA of McLennan County, located two miles from Baylor, is dedicated to fulfilling this mission in the Waco area.

In an interview with The Baylor Lariat, Ryan said he wants to engage college students throughout his campaign especially due to having college-aged children. Currently, Ryan has two children that attend Baylor, Dallas junior and senior Catherine and Benjamin.

The mission trip is hosted by CURE International, a non-profit Christian organization that operates charitable hospitals and programs in 29 countries worldwide. The destination for the service team will be the CURE Hospital in Kenya, an affiliated hospital that performs over 1,500 life-changing reconstructive and orthopedic surgeries for children suffering from treatable disabilities.

“I didn’t think there was any reason to be nervous since the last serious tornado in Waco was in the 1950s,” Tucker said. “I did have some pretty serious hail damage to my car; I definitely wasn’t expecting that, it didn’t seem like hail was a real possibility since it had been so hot earlier that week.”

This year, three faculty in the history department received grants through Baylor’s College of Arts and Sciences Summer Research Award Program. They will be doing archival research in different destinations over the summer.

By Kaitlin Sides | LTVN Reporter For one student, the Baylor Dance Company is more than just a club, and…

The last opportunity available from Tuesday to Thursday is the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month activity, which will be hosted online every day from Monday through Friday.

Joshua Bearden, director of McLane Stadium operations, said the organizers for the opportunity will have a photographer lined up from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 12 and 13. Students can purchase a time slot to have their graduation photos taken there.