Death tolls continue to rise in Israel and Palestine after Hamas — the governing Palestinian body in the Gaza Strip — launched a surprise attack on Israel Saturday. In retaliation, Israel sent air strikes to the Gaza Strip Monday.
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Jury selection will take place Friday in a Title IX and negligence lawsuit filed by a former Baylor student against the university, former head football coach Art Briles and former athletic director Ian McCaw. Following jury selection, the case will be tried in Waco’s U.S. District Court starting Oct. 16.
Coming all the way from Yale University, assistant professor of psychology and neuroscience Dr. Francesca Penner joined the department this fall and is bringing research about parent-child relationships and mental health to Baylor.
“Their faith and friendship is just as compelling and real and attractive as anyone else’s,” Dr. Erik Carter said. “The way we gather in communities separates people — because of fear, because of attitudes, because of whatever. So that is now the running theme through all of the research I do: It’s how do you get people to be in community with one another in our schools, in our workplaces, in our churches, on our college campuses?”
From wings to waffles, the Penland Crossroads offers a wide variety of options as the largest dining hall on campus — but freshmen seem to favor its milk. A student-run milk-drinking competition known as “Milk Monday” has taken campus by storm, with over 150 students in attendance this week.
In the college environment, mentorship is often thought of in the context of a student learning from a professor, whether that’s through research or academics. However, Baylor’s Office of the Provost offers mentorship among faculty, allowing them to grow together to promote a strengthened foundation for the Baylor community.
Baylor is taking its local faith globally as it prepares for the Collegiate Day of Prayer — an event dedicated to praying for college students, who are considered a vital part of the church and the next generation of leaders.
The authors featured in this year’s panel were Dr. Greg Garrett, professor of English, and Dr. Robert Jones, president and founder of the Public Religion Research Institute.
By Hannon Joseph | LTVN Reporter Ministries and missions based around the globe came together at Fountain Mall for Baylor’s…
By Claire-Marie Scott | LTVN Reporter Following Baylor’s win against University of Central Florida, many students are left wondering if…
By Danika Young | LTVN Social Media Editor One program on campus is introducing students to the future of fashion…
By Claire Goodyear Playing dress up as an adult may sound silly, but to children suffering from illnesses it can…
Through Transformation Waco AfterSchool Academies, a group of Baylor students serve as power math coaches, tutoring elementary school children in Waco and helping them prepare for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness math test.
Just 97 miles up the road, Baylor’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing has been ranked No. 31 nationally for 2024. This moves the program up from its 2023 ranking of No. 39 for best bachelor’s in nursing programs.
By Kaitlin Sides | LTVN Reporter In a thirty year collaboration, Waco locals can be transported to Paris with the…
In addition to a rise in tourism, funds like the Cen-Tex Minority Business Equity Fund allow for the growth of minority businesses in Waco. The fund benefits minority business owners and allows them to gain access to capital that kickstarts their businesses.
One panel, moderated by Dr. Dennis Horton, director of ministry guidance, focused on the local church and its role in culture and missions. The panel featured speakers from Christar, Ethnos 360, Casas por Cristo and Wycliffe Bible Translators. Panelists answered questions about culture’s influence on ministry, the multicultural nature of the Gospel and advice for students interested in short-term or long-term missions.
From philosophy camp to “brain-sculpting” to Texas resiliency, the finalists of the Cherry Award will bring their expertise to Baylor’s campus in their upcoming public lectures. These lectures will be an opportunity for the finalists to share their research and teaching with the Baylor community.
Baylor’s campus is home to several local restaurants through Revolve and food trucks. From Tru Jamaica to Oh My Juice, Baylor has allowed such businesses to expand their reach by giving students the opportunity to support them.
During the Beall-Russell Lecture in the Humanities on Monday, Dr. Doris Kearns Goodwin — a presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author — highlighted the significance of having empathy for past leaders while maintaining hope for the future.
Congress passed a stopgap spending bill, known as a continuing resolution, on Sunday, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown. The House and Senate signed the bill an hour before the deadline.
The Flutie Foundation, along with Pi Kappa Phi, hosted a 5K on campus in support of individuals with autism. The 5K served as a charity fundraiser for Pi Kappa Phi’s philanthropy and included a diverse population of participants.
The Baylor homecoming court might have been a beauty contest in the past, but it is now a celebration of an individual’s ability to represent the character and passion of the university.
This week we’re bringing you the story of one group that uses music to connect with memories and we’ll show…
Baylor’s American Sign Language Club, founded in 2011, provides a space to connect with those who are deaf through the use of hand gestures and facial expressions, promoting an appreciation for deaf culture along the way.
The Hankamer School of Business celebrated 100 years of education this year and used the anniversary to reflect on the rich history that has brought the school to where it is today.
Better Together BU abides by its mission statement and starts interfaith dialogue among students. As a partnership between Baylor Spiritual Life and Multicultural Affairs, the organization welcomes students of all religions to come together and gain understanding despite their differences.
“My goal was to help modern Christian women who were taught that their divine role was to follow the leadership of men,” Barr said. “My goal was to help women understand where that idea came from and to also understand that idea is rooted in history, not actually in scripture. My thesis for [the book] is just real easy: It’s that biblical womanhood isn’t biblical, and that it’s actually something that’s been created in culture.”
The Baylor Graduate School announced the addition of the Speight-Jenkins and Pinetree apartment complexes as two new graduate student housing options. Starting in the 2024-25 academic year, graduate students can rent these apartments closer to campus.
A group of Baylor students and faculty was recognized by Guinness World Records in early September for creating the “Longest Line of Sleeping Bags” to help homeless veterans.