“As we grow and stay rooted in our Christian faith, we grow in the ways we impact the world,” Derek Smith said. “That’s a fun mix that not every university can pull off and is always a goal and very special.”

Family Weekend returns in person with a few twists not seen before the pandemic. The weekend is guaranteed to be filled with Baylor traditions as families attend a home football game and the sold-out shows of After Dark.

Many freshmen struggle to find the major that’s right for them, and the pandemic is one thing that could have impacted that decision.

What has five bedrooms, a giant teddy bear and is nearly impossible to get pizza delivered to? The Allbritton House — home of Baylor presidents and the first families since 1973.