In 2002, Baylor started extending Easter break to include Good Friday, creating more time in the school calendar for students and faculty to go home, be with their loved ones and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Dr. Burt Burleson, university chaplain and dean of spiritual life, said he began to get more involved in the church in his early adolescent years, when he started to fully understand the meaning of Easter beyond chocolate bunnies and egg hunts.
While serving in the role of student body president over the past year, The Woodlands senior Nick Madincea has brought the distinct perspective of a nontraditional student and an entrepreneur to Baylor student government.
Jonathan Echols, director of marketing and communications for the Career Center, said making an appointment with one of the professionals at the Career Center is a great way to start the summer job hunt.
Associate vice president for safety and security Mark Childers came to Baylor in 2014, bringing with him 18 years of experience in the Secret Service to help turn Baylor’s security camera system into what it is today.
Applications to the Honors College are accepted on a rolling basis until programs fill. In order to be considered for scholarships, prospective students are encouraged to apply and, once accepted, confirm their intent to enroll by April 1.
CURRENT PRINT ISSUE
A Baylor economics professor has been invited to return to Harvard for a second year as a visiting professor, continuing his work across economics, political science and artificial intelligence.
- James Talarico on campus, Flock camera surveillance September 1, 2026
- Fresh season, fresh faces and fresh money August 28, 2026
- Meet Your Hosts | Bear Witness August 27, 2026
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The Bears have a chip on their shoulders going into the season against SEC competition.
TCU broke an almost century-long relationship with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram after the newspaper reported on a football locker-room altercation. The Horned Frogs are now facing waves of backlash from across the sports journalism and college football worlds.
Baylor Men’s golf will look to start a new chapter under a new decorated head coach Jean-Paul Hebert.
Baylor is building a new culture beyond the field. The Bears look to create better production on game day and in the classroom.
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All Are Neighbors, held in the Cashion Academic Center, drew 270 ticketed attendees, totaling 352 people, including VIP guests and speakers, nearly filling all available seats. The event was created in response to TPUSA’s presence on campus, but speakers and organizers consistently emphasized that the gathering was not merely reactive. Instead, it functioned as a faith-centered call to action, rooted in Christian teaching and expressed through civic engagement.
Waco Adapt is creating a space where individuals can continue building strength after physical therapy ends, offering accessible fitness options for those transitioning out of rehabilitation.
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ARTS & LIFE
As Baylor’s first concert of the fall approaches, seats are slowly but surely snatched up from the Foster Pavilion ticket map. But for some students, the price can be a deterrent.
There are better methods to ensure students remember the material after the test day has passed.
A pass/fail option worked in the spring. As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, bringing it back would be a welcome relief for an exhausted student body.
Stop scrolling and put your phone down.
Much has happened in the world since the last time many families gathered together. Take this time to discuss difficult topics instead of avoiding them.
The presidential election and COVID-19 pandemic have once again proven the value of good journalism.
Though it split fan opinion, this film ranks as my favorite in the entire series.

