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President Barack Obama approved a bill to rename the Waco Veterans Affairs Medical Center after the first African-American to receive the Navy Cross, Waco resident Doris “Dorie” Miller on Dec. 19.

Oil and gas lawsuit affects Baylor land

Baylor University filed a petition in intervention in a lawsuit against Gaither Petroleum Corp., Gaither Asset Management Inc. and Orville Duane Gaither II on Jan. 12. The petition involves a Baylor-owned oil lease.

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UPDATE: Phi Chi admits to hazing, allowed to participate in Pigskin, homecoming parade

Baylor News November 5, 2026

In a statement to The Lariat, Baylor said it received “credible, confidential information” alleging hazing within the fraternity last weekend. Given the seriousness of the allegations and potential violations of state and federal anti-hazing laws, the university issued an immediate cease and desist of all chapter operations.

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Flames, tradition mark Baylor’s 117th homecoming bonfire

November 7, 2026

Out of sight, not out of mind: Global Health Week unites pre-health students

November 7, 2026

Source alleges hazing within Phi Chi fraternity; Baylor confirms letter sent

November 5, 2026

Baylor students react to Democratic victories in Texas

November 5, 2026

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Baylor storms back from early 10-point deficit to beat Iowa State 42-31

Sports Take: Bowl-eligible Baylor is the biggest wildcard in Big 12

Flames, tradition mark Baylor’s 117th homecoming bonfire

Out of sight, not out of mind: Global Health Week unites pre-health students

Baylor’s ties program record 21 steals in 109-53 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff

SLIDESHOW: Homecoming bonfire 2026

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Sports Buzz: Baylor takes 6 wins on homecoming weekend

Football November 9, 2026

Football has been at the center of homecoming since 1909, but Baylor Athletics made the most of the weekend all around, winning six games in five sports.

Rakhmanchik records most kills in 2026 Big 12 match in win over Kansas State

November 8, 2026

Sophomore outside hitter Ksenia Rakhmanchik lit up Kansas State Sunday afternoon, recording the most kills in a Big 12 match this season with 32.

Baylor’s offense comes alive in 112-40 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

November 8, 2026

Baylor women’s basketball came alive in their 112-40 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Sunday afternoon following a poor shooting performance against Central Arkansas.

Baylor storms back from early 10-point deficit to beat Iowa State 42-31

November 7, 2026

Baylor entered Saturday’s homecoming game with energy coming off a blowout win over UCF. Despite that, the Bears fell behind 10-0 early but stormed back to beat Iowa State 42-31.