Nichole Bekken, project manager of construction services, said she began planning for the $7.5 million renovation of both Allen and Dawson halls following the Board of Regents budget approval for the year in May. She said she is focused on creating community spaces that will enhance the connections between the LEAD Living-Learning Community—which is the community currently in Dawson—and the IMPACT LLC, following a fall 2022 merger of the two.
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The Central Texas Cyber Range hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to mark the start of the multimillion-dollar center’s partnership with Baylor and McLennan Community College to provide research and training for cybersecurity.
Baylor launched its 2023 Campus Diversity Climate Survey last week, beginning to gather responses from faculty, staff and students about diversity, belonging, inclusion and the overall atmosphere of campus.
The Mayborn Museum is preparing for one of its largest renovation projects, which includes a four-phase plan that will upgrade current galleries, adapt storage space and add new features to the building.
Pi Beta Phi partnered with Baylor for Howdy at the Hurd Friday, allowing students to enjoy food trucks, a live concert from country star Bailey Zimmerman and more while marveling at the now-officially opened Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center.
After years of anticipation, the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center — known as Baylor’s new “front door” — officially opened to the public Friday.
Dr. Michael Trakselis, professor of chemistry and biochemistry and head of the Trakselis Laboratory, was recently able to unravel the structure of the MCM8/9 enzyme — a protein whose mutations generally give rise to premature ovarian failure or insufficiency, infertility and various types of cancer.
Every year at orientation, the incoming class gets to learn its class hymn. Each class hymn is about the transformation of incoming freshmen as they become adults, allowing them to get a glimpse of what is to come as Baylor Bears. For the class of 2027, they learned “There’s More.”
McLennan County is facing an upsurge of COVID-19 cases this year, alongside the viruses and respiratory infections that often come with the beginning of a semester, Baylor medical director Dr. Sharon Stern said.
On their first day of class freshman year, Wiff Rudd, professor of trumpet and brass area coordinator, and his now-wife, Jeanette Rudd, had their picture taken on a Baylor swing by The Baylor Lariat. The next day, a Lariat print edition hit the stands, and much to their surprise, the cover featured their photo. They said it was a definitive moment for them, and on Wednesday — almost five decades to the day the original was taken — they recreated that same photo.
“The renovations include several important updates,” the website reads. “These improvements will not only improve the worship experience but also provide a better overflow space for occasions when attendance is exceptionally high. The updated cost of the renovation is estimated to be around $150,000.”
Dr. Stephen Newby has assumed the Lev H. Prichard III Chair in the Study of Black Worship, becoming the first to hold the position. As the Prichard Chair, which was created in 2021 by Ella Prichard, Newby works to further the mission of the Black Gospel Music Preservation Program.
For students in the School of Education, building a meaningful community starts before arriving at Baylor, and engagement with the Waco community begins freshman year.
Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Pete Sessions addressed a sold-out crowd about name, image and likeness legislation, Texas jobs and more Friday at the Baylor Club.
Baylor Dining Services is offering five free meal swipes for any dining hall on campus to all students, except those with a seven-day meal plan. The form to sign up allows one submission per student and says the swipes will be added to students’ accounts in one to two business days due to the high volume of responses.
The Baylor chapter of the Alexander Hamilton Society was awarded National Chapter of the Year last year, surpassing many well-renowned schools largely due to its intention to build relationships.
While leaving home for college can be daunting, the freshman class is in good hands thanks to the faculty-in-residence program, whose mission it is to make Baylor feel like a second home.
The Baylor Center for Microscopy and Imaging held a ribbon cutting and demonstration for the recently acquired $8 million microscope. Dr. Bernd Zechmann, director of the Center for Microscopy and Imaging, said the transmission electron microscope has multiple uses and benefits.
Dr. Coretta M. Pittman is settling into her new position as associate dean of diversity and belonging in the College of Arts and Sciences. As the first to hold this position, Pittman will review the DEI committee’s recommendations for improving standards of diversity and belonging.
With a background as a reporter at the San Antonio Express-News, the Bryan-College Station Eagle and the Waco Tribune-Herald — as well as nine years as the director of student media at Texas A&M — Pils has a wealth of knowledge of sports journalism, news and college media.
Baylor students, faculty, staff and Waco residents started lining up around 8:30 a.m. Saturday to welcome the new bear cubs, Judge Indy and Judge Belle, to campus.
According to its website, Baylor’s McNair Scholars Program aims to prepare low-income, first-generation and other underrepresented students to successfully navigate a path to a doctoral program following graduation. It prepares undergraduate students for the rigors of doctoral studies through immersion in research and a variety of scholarly activities.
Dr. Randal Boldt, senior psychologist and senior associate director, has worked in the Counseling Center for 16 years. He said the center’s current mission is to combat what Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called “an epidemic of isolation and loneliness” with “the healing effects of social connection and community.”
Baylor’s Board of Regents approved an agreement with the Baptist General Convention of Texas to donate a parcel of land adjacent to campus for a new Baptist Student Ministries center.
There will be a Meet the Cubs event from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 26 at the Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat. Both Indy and Belle will be awaiting visitors amid activities, including giveaways and photo opportunities.
In response to social media claims regarding Baylor’s religious exemptions from Title IX, President Linda Livingstone released a statement Monday clarifying that such exemptions do not impact how Baylor handles sexual harassment cases.
The exercise included Baylor DPS and its branches as well as other local law enforcement, including fire safety and emergency medical services. Police chiefs, directors and emergency management from other universities within the Big 12 were invited to watch the events.
TIPA’s relocation at Baylor will not only benefit the Texas association, but the university as well. As the oldest collegiate press association in the nation, TIPA’ s connection to the university will be one of pride, Reed said.
Finals make up a large portion of students’ grades. Therefore, most students spend hours on end studying for these exams. With just one day to study for multiple exams, students aren’t getting the appropriate amount of time to perform well. Students should be given a week to study prior to finals week like other universities.
There’s no denying it: food insecurity is an issue for students on campus— 2,150 of them to be exact, according to The Store’s website. If such a sizeable number of students struggle with this issue, why is it that these students remain silent in their suffering?