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Baylor Board Chair Bill Mearse (BBA '78) and President Linda Livingstone recap last week's Regents meeting, and look ahead to the fall semester: bit.ly/3UhDu7p

#SicEm, Dr. Romero! 🐻🏅🔬

The Baylor chemistry/biochemistry prof has earned a prestigious Early Career Award from the NSF for her potential as an academic role model & researcher: bit.ly/3HjXe7l

Last month, Baylor senior Allie Thompson headed out to study abroad in Japan & South Korea with Baylor Business: Asia. 🇯🇵🇰🇷

"What a packed and exciting month! I’m grateful for the opportunities Baylor, Bears Abroad and McBride Worldwide offer!"

After two decades leading Baylor's College of Arts & Sciences, Dr. Lee Nordt will step down as dean and return to the classroom next year.

Nordt, the longest-serving dean in the history of BU A&S, will return to the Department of Geosciences at the end of the spring: bit.ly/4l86XLO

We mourn the loss of Provost Emeritus Donald Schmeltekopf, a Baylor alum & longtime administrator, following his passing.

Dr. Schmeltekopf's (BA '62) emphasis on faith & learning heavily influenced the Baylor 2012 vision that shaped today's BU: bit.ly/4ohObVd

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"[God] will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away." ~ Revelation 21:4

What the first 100 days looks like for a new Baylor student Baylor is known for its incredible student experience -- and a look at what students can expect during their first 100 days on campus illustrates that beautifully: It all begins with Move2BU: View…

Baylor is known for its incredible student experience. 💚💛

#BU29 -- Here's what you can look forward to as school begins this fall:

www2.baylor.edu/baylorproud/...

Baylor's Black Gospel Archive is one of the largest collections of gospel music in the world.

Coming soon for the BGA:
🎶 Additional space in Moody
🎶 Concert series in Waco, Detroit & Chicago
🎶 Additional support staff
🎶 and more: bit.ly/4l5p3OE

The best mornings of the year. 💫 #SicEm

Hey, #BU30 -- it's your turn! 🐻💚💛

Applications are now open for the Baylor Class of 2030: baylor.edu/gobaylor

STUDENTS: Mark your calendars for Howdy at the Hurd 2025! 🐻🤠🎤

Singer-songwriter Ty Myers will headline the free event, hosted by Pi Beta Phi & Baylor University.

Also planned: food trucks, line dancing, a Ferris Wheel, and a drone show: bit.ly/4l8tKHG

We mourn the loss of Dr. Ronald L. Wilson, a beloved Waco physician and former Baylor Regent, following his passing this week.

Wilson (BA '71) served BU for many years as a professor, College of Arts & Sciences and Robbins College Board of Advocates member, and Regent: bit.ly/3He24TG

Surfers come to Waco from around the world to test the waves at Waco Surf. 🏄🌊

Now, Baylor students can do the same, thanks to a new partnership: bit.ly/3INli39

Murals by Cade Kegerreis (BFA '17) are now part of the color of Waco, from Baylor's campus to downtown.

Clients include local icons like George's and the Dr Pepper Museum -- but his work also reaches as far as Austin, DFW, Nashville & Hawaii: bit.ly/3U8RD6P

Meet Baylor’s new class of Regents As Baylor’s Board of Regents holds its regular summer meeting this week, five new Regents are taking their seats at the table to start new terms: two serving at-large, plus one new Alumni-Elected…

As Baylor’s Board of Regents holds its regular summer meeting this week, five new Regents are taking their seats at the table to start new terms:

www2.baylor.edu/baylorproud/...

Texas is now home to more top-tier (R1) research universities than any other state.

We are proud to play a unique part as Texas' only R1 institution with an explicit, primary mission as a Christian university. #SicEm

PARENTS: Last chance for #BaylorFamily Weekend ticket packages!

Includes tickets for:
🏈 Baylor Football vs. Samford
🎤 After Dark variety show
🍽️ Taste of Waco
🎉 Family Weekend Tailgate

Get yours by Aug. 1: bit.ly/43Z97Hb

"Sometimes what we’re called to do is to just be the hands & feet of Christ."

How Baylor faculty & students are using their expertise to partner with a Guatemalan church in serving its rural community: bit.ly/44S6UPD

#SicEm, @drdegraff.bsky.social!

Baylor theatre prof's short film earns Oscar-qualifying honor The Baylor Department of Theatre Arts doesn't just nurture young talent; its members are also producing projects that are making waves -- including an Oscar-qualifying short film! ADO (as in "Much…

#SicEm, Prof. Henderson! 🐻🎭

The @BaylorTheatre prof's short film is now officially Oscars-eligible, after winning special honors at a film festival earlier this year:

Baylor profs speak into key issues on national stage Over the years, Baylor leaders have often noted that research growth would allow BU to bring its Christian voice to bear on meaningful issues through a “seat at the table” where decisions are made.…

One of Baylor's goals in recent years has been a "seat at the table" -- to be among those solving the world's toughest problems.

From the halls of government to industry leadership, that's now happening:

Incredible to think about the impact that the research done here will have on the world. #SicEm 🐻🌎

"The Lord is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him." ~ Lamentations 3:24

Baylor Bears: Flinging their green & gold afar each summer since 1845. 💚🐻💛

[📸: ashley.hoffmeister on IG]

Baylor alum honored as a 'Rising Star' by his fellow football journalists Back when he was a student sportswriter for The Baylor Lariat, many of Shehan Jeyarajah’s professors and colleagues recognized his talent, and may have even used the words “rising star” to describe…

The incredible experience Shehan Jeyarajah got covering Baylor Athletics for the Lariat is paying dividends.

The Football Writers Association of America has named the 2016 Baylor grad, now a national CFB writer for CBS Sports, this year's Edward Aschoff Rising Star:

As a U.S. Army director of religious education, Baylor alumna Syeeda Echols (MDiv '20) says Sunday mornings are like a Super Bowl scramble.

Stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Echols provides religious support to serve soldiers, veterans and their families: bit.ly/45svp59

Baylor Esports' first signee is a big one. 🐻🎮

Colby "hockser" James, a professional Rocket League player & three-time World Championship contender, is headed to Baylor as the team begins varsity competition this fall: bit.ly/3IEgNYC

A Bear in the News

"Never say no to an opportunity, because you will always learn something."

For Baylor alumna Ashley Killough (BA '09), that approach has to led to studying in Armenia, covering a presidential election up close, and a career at CNN: