Visitors Guide
Get to know the ‘virtual wall’: Baylor’s network of over 1,700...
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.
Restaurant Review: Red Herring is a perfect catch
Not every Tuesday night calls for an expensive dinner, but sometimes you just need a good meal with friends. I ventured downtown to satisfy my craving for real non-microwavable food and ended up on Fourth Street at a new restaurant, Red Herring.
Funds at your fingertips: How to utilize the personalized Scholarship...
The search for scholarships can be overwhelming, but with the Scholarship Universe tool, Baylor students have a one-stop shop to find scholarships tailored to them.
Major Exploration and Success Advising offers guidance to prospective, current students
For prospective or current students who are undecided about their major or are starting to have second thoughts about their choice, Major Exploration and Success Advising is a one-stop shop to receive guidance.
In case you missed it: Baylor’s 2023-24 sports year in review
Despite no Big 12 Championships for any program as of May 2, Baylor Athletics kept it moving with another year filled with winning seasons. Here's a glance at the best sports moments of the 2023-24 year, even though both golf teams, softball, baseball and track and field are still competing.
Being Brad: First gent talks college memories, relationship advice
Being the first gent of Baylor is no ordinary opportunity. For Brad Livingstone, every day is a new chance to bring light into the world alongside his wife, Baylor President Linda Livingstone. From the basketball court to the Allbritton House, Livingstone has lived a multidimensional life as a basketball lover, a "Beatles freak" and a devoted husband.
Faith, humility, teamwork propel Linda Livingstone to lead as her ‘authentic...
President Linda Livingstone doesn’t know if she ever would have found Baylor if it had not been for her doctoral dissertation adviser at Oklahoma State University, who, knowing how deeply she prioritized her Christian faith, recommended she apply for a faculty position at Baylor.
Taylor Swift (Baylor’s Version): New English course aligns pop star with literary greats
In fall 2024, Dr. Sebastian Langdell and Dr. Ginger Hanchey — both medievalists, both Swifties — will teach "Lit (Taylor's Version)," a course that promises to put the music of the generation's biggest pop star into context with literary greats such as William Wordsworth, Virginia Woolf and Oscar Wilde.
Besties in the making: Ways you can bond with your roommate
Moving into a tiny room with a stranger is intimidating. As a freshman, you not only have to deal with finding your classes and enduring the chaos of running the Baylor Line for the first time, but you are also expected to make lifelong friends. Rest assured, you don’t need to learn your roommate’s deepest secrets or memorize their family tree in one day — it's much easier.
Students weigh in on best Waco gyms
Waco is home to a wide variety of gyms, from the on-campus McLane Student Life Center to facilities like Train Waco, Crunch Fitness and Gold’s Gym. Each one offers distinct experiences, but the pros and cons of each have kept students' decisions on where to work out into an ongoing debate.
New interfaith space caters to all students, regardless of faith
While a space like this has previously existed, it is being “rebranded” and moved to a more central location: the first floor of Moody Memorial Library. One half of the space is a quiet area where people can engage in deep prayer and meditation, and the other is a more relaxed area for people to sit and engage in conversation.
Student musician finds calling after ‘American Idol’
From the classrooms of Baylor to the stage of "American Idol," Houston sophomore Colby Cobb has transformed his life by releasing songs and showcasing his talent at gigs across the country.
Take college by storm: Get out of your dorm
It isn’t that spending time alone is wrong. Everyone needs to recharge. But when “recharging” becomes a go-to activity, we need a paradigm shift. Fulfillment comes through relationships and community; isolation compounds bad habits and leaves us more lonely than ever.
The place to be: Bits and pieces that make Baylor feel...
Every time I have come home within the past few months, there has been someone who asks me how my time at Baylor has been. I am able to tell them that it's amazing every time, and there isn't even a hesitation or a stretch from the truth.