The Baylor University Board of Regents voted to approve a new Ph.D. program in entrepreneurship at its annual meeting today in Waco, effective in Fall 2016. The program will become only the seventh such doctoral program accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Dr. Jonathan Tran, an associate professor of religion, and his family came to America in 1975 at the end of the Vietnam War when he was a toddler. They left Vietnam in the midst of death and war.

Two gunmen were killed Sunday in Texas after opening fire on a security officer outside a provocative contest for cartoon depictions of Prophet Muhammad, and a bomb squad was called in to search their vehicle as a precaution, authorities said.

Omari Head takes an interview as he takes most things in life — as an opportunity to compliment and lift other people up. Talking about himself is the last thing on his mind.

“As long as I can remember, I wanted to be a lawyer who helps kids, and Adoption Day made Baylor Law an easy choice for me,” Kitchenka said. “My favorite part is seeing the joy on the families’ faces when their adoptions are finalized. It’s such a meaningful and fun day for everyone involved.”

As the No. 4 seed in the Lower Right Regional, Baylor volleyball is set to host the first and second rounds of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament at the Ferrell Center. Additionally, the Bears had four players chosen for All-Conference, as announced by the league on Tuesday.

While school was out of session for students to enjoy Thanksgiving with their families, Baylor Athletics continued trucking as it feasted. Across four different sports, the Bears combined to go 8-1 during the weeklong vacation. Here’s everything you may have missed in Baylor Athletics over Thanksgiving break.

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“Students can donate their swipes all year long, it is not limited to the season of Thanksgiving,” Whitmore said. “Events like these are a big reminder how much of a social aspect eating and sharing a meal with other is, which is why we use All-University Thanksgiving as a big push for students to share what they have with those less fortunate in their community.”

No. 17 Baylor volleyball went up against Texas Tech on Wednesday night at the Ferrell Center. After a hard-fought match, the Bears took the match in a sweep, 29-27, 25-18, 25-18, recovering after the losing their eight-match win streak last week.

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Waco. This week’s edition of What to Do in Waco is chock-full of holiday activities that will spark your Christmas spirit. To counter the stress and studying of finals, step out of the library and into these local happenings, transporting you to a winter wonderland of fun.

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