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"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord." ✨

Merry Christmas, Baylor Family!!!

The perfect background music for your family Christmas celebration?

"A Baylor Christmas"! 🐻🎄🎶

Available in its entirety on YouTube:
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He Is Our Peace | Advent - December 24, 2025 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you"

"Ultimately, peace is far more than tranquility. Peace is a gift from God that comes from embracing the Prince of Peace."

✨ Advent Devotional Day 25, written by Truett Seminary Dean Todd Still:

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God's Peace Endures | Advent - December 23, 2025 “The mountains may disappear, and the hills may come to an end. But my love will never disappear. My promise of peace will not come to an end,” says the Lord who shows mercy to you.”

"We are surrounded daily by reminders that hate is strong and mocks the song of peace, but God's peace is enduring even in the darkest of times."

✨ Advent Devotional Day 24, written by Baylor Libraries' Sha Towers:

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"It's the most wonderful time of the year!" 🐻🎄

His Presence, Our Peace | Advent - December 22, 2025 The Lord bless youand keep you;the Lord make his face shine on youand be gracious to you;the Lord turn his face toward youand give you peace.”

"How often do we forget that in order to shine a light in this world and live our lives as a testament to Christ, we must first draw near to Him?"

✨ Advent Devotional Day 23, written by VP for Advancement Jason Diffenderfer:

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"Today, we boldly give thanks to God for the gift of salvation through Christ -- the 'good news that will cause great joy for all the people.'"

— A Christmas message from President Livingstone: bit.ly/48N2MT3

Baylor Christmas/New Year’s Holiday Hours, Closings Baylor University celebrates the annual Christmas tree lighting - complete with snow - during Christmas on 5th Street in the heart of the Baylor campus. (Matthew Minard/Baylor University)

Baylor University offices & most facilities will be closed for Christmas from Dec. 22-Jan. 4.

We will reopen on Jan. 5, and spring semester classes will begin on Jan. 20.

More holiday info regarding Baylor offices, facilities & public attractions:

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Held by the Prince of Peace | Advent - December 21, 2025 “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you."—Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)

"One of the most appealing parts of Advent season for me is the promise of peace. ... The focus of peace during Advent draws so many of us who are worn, weary, and in need."

✨ Advent Devotional Day 22, written by Baylor Social Work's Dr. Luci Ramos Hoppe:

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"I have said this to you so that in me you may have PEACE. In the world you face persecution, but take courage: I have conquered the world!" ~ John 16:33

CONGRATULATIONS, #BU25!! 🎓💚💛

Congrats, December grads, on all your accomplishments; best of luck wherever you fling your green & gold next!

A Traveler’s Path or Pilgrim’s Progress | Advent - December 20, 2025 "You make known to me the path of life;you will fill me with joy in your presence,with eternal pleasures at your right hand."

"As we Advent pilgrims look to the Nativity, we remember that our Way is a Person. The path of life isn’t finally a route of our own making, but a relationship."

✨ Advent Devotional Day 21, written by Baylor Medical Humanities' Dr. Jason Whitt:

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Joy Found in Trust | Advent - December 19, 2025 "Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of…

"As we journey toward the celebration of Christ’s birth, we are reminded that we live in the tension of the interval. Christ has come, and Christ will come again."

✨ Advent Devotional Day 20, written by Baylor Theatre Chair Dominic Yeager:

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Baylor Nursing student experiences two life-changing medical miracles Every student walking Baylor graduation stages this weekend has proved their resilience in some form or fashion -- but few will have shown the resilience in the months leading up to Commencement as…

Not long ago, Mahala's focus was on finishing her Baylor Nursing degree.

Then her son was born 13 weeks early, and her firefighter husband suffered severe injuries at work.

Incredibly, both are fine now -- and Saturday, Mahala will become a #BaylorGrad:

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Celebrating our December #BaylorGrad candidates this weekend! 🐻🎓

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#BaylorGrad weekend is here! 🎓🎉💚💛

Can't make it to Waco to cheer on your grad? We're live-streaming December ceremonies this weekend!

Find those links, plus all the other Commencement details you might need:
➡️ baylor.edu/commencement

Yesterday’s the past.
Tomorrow’s the future.
Today is a gift. 💚💛

Fall 2025 at Baylor, in 30 seconds:

Our Place in God’s Story | Advent - December 18, 2025 "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete."

"This is our place in the story: bonded to Jesus through obedience, love, and joy, his joy making our joy complete. All the while steeped in God’s boundless love."

✨ Advent Devotional Day 19, written by the Baylor School of Music's Dr. Maria Monteiro:

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Wishing “Merry Christmas” to the more than 4 million drivers traveling by Baylor on I-35 this month! 🐻🎄

What are your top 3 best movies to watch at Christmas time? 🤔🎄📺

Baylor among U.S. News' top 10 for best 'learning communities' for a third straight year Baylor students living on campus have a wide variety of options. Some choose to live with other students their age; others, with students who have similar academic or extracurricular interests; still…

Top-10 nationally for the third straight year.

🏆 No. 1 in the Big 12
🤠 No. 1 in Texas
🍎 No. 1 among large private universities

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Baylor's campus is always beautiful -- but it especially shines at Christmas. 🐻🎄✨

A Commitment to Joy | Advent - December 17, 2025 “I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.”

"There are times when life does not perfectly align with joy... Yet this psalm reminds us that joy is not dependent on how we feel or what we face."

✨ Advent Devotional Day 18, written by Baylor Business Dean David Szymanski:

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Growth and Innovation: How Baylor’s Robbins College Equips Healthcare Leaders

As healthcare needs grow, Baylor’s Robbins College is responding.

Dean Jason Carter explains -- on the latest Baylor Connections:

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