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Addressing recent external research grant
July 9, 2025

I want to provide an important update regarding a recent matter involving a grant awarded to the Center for Church and Community Impact within the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work.

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Together in prayer and support for those affected by the Texas floods
July 6, 2025
Empty Cross stands near Truett Seminary

I am writing to you from Brisbane, Australia, where I am attending the Baptist World Congress, but my heart is back in Texas as I stay updated on the tragic flooding and heart-shattering loss of life along the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country and in other areas of the state.

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Presidential Perspective - July 3, 2025
July 3, 2025
Pat Neff Hall adorned in red, white, and blue

Happy Independence Day from Australia! It’s already July 4 over here in the “Land Down Under,” and the First Gent and I are a little sad that we’ll miss out on the Fourth on the Brazos concert and fireworks at Touchdown Alley next to McLane Stadium, as well as some Texas barbecue and homemade ice cream.

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Presidential Perspective - June 19, 2025
June 19, 2025
President Livingstone greets parade goers at 2025 Juneteenth parade

As we move into the heat of the summer in Waco, I am reminded of how blessed we were this past academic year. Amid turbulent times across all higher education, God was gracious to our students, faculty and staff. I am looking forward to seeing how God continues to bless us during the summer as many in the Baylor Family study and serve across the world.

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Presidential Perspective - June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025
Baylor student helps local students learn how to use a microscope

I hope you saw the news earlier this week that Rev. Dr. Charley Ramsey has been named Baylor University’s new University Chaplain and Dean of Spiritual Life, effective Monday, June 9. 

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Presidential Perspective - May 22, 2025
May 22, 2025
Baylor Sciences Building empty atrium

We are in the midst of Baylor’s quarterly Board of Regents meeting, and a dedicated group of men and women are graciously volunteering their time to provide strategic guidance and direction for our beloved Baylor University. 

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Presidential Perspective - May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
Baylor students enjoy From Line to Legacy celebration at McLane Stadium

It seems like just yesterday we began the spring semester, yet here we are – at Commencement! Tomorrow and Saturday, we will celebrate more than 4,000 Baylor graduates, which is the largest class in University history. 

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Presidential Perspective - May 8, 2025
May 8, 2025
Baylor students are commissioned to serve in summer camps

It is hard to believe we are nearing the end of another spring semester at Baylor. Commencement is right around the corner for thousands of Baylor students, and I know many of you are working diligently on projects, papers and preparing for final exams.

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Presidential Perspective - May 1, 2025
May 1, 2025
2025 Staff award recipients

Today is the National Day of Prayer, an annual day of observance designated by the U.S. Congress in which people are asked to “turn to God in prayer and meditation.”

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Presidential Perspective - April 24, 2025
April 24, 2025
Collage of Forrest Frank and Claire Leslie performing in concert at Foster Pavilion

Each year, when we select the remarkable men and women who will be honored as Baylor Alumni Award recipients, they remind us that the mission of Baylor University – to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service – remains at the heart of who we are as a Christian research university. 

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Easter Greeting from Baylor
April 17, 2025
The empty tomb

He is Risen! What beautiful words for Christians.

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Presidential Perspective - April 10, 2025
April 10, 2025
Baylor students celebrate Dia on Fountain Mall

We eagerly look forward to this weekend, the beginning of Holy Week for Christians (or as many Christians around the world know it, Pascha) and the beginning of Pesach, or Passover, for our brothers and sisters of the Jewish faith on Saturday evening. In both sets of high holy days, we celebrate a God of liberation. 

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Presidential Perspective - April 3, 2025
April 3, 2025
Baylor students worship on Fountain Mall during FM72

I truly enjoy this time of year at Baylor. Two of my favorite spring traditions are Steppin’ Out and Diadeloso (affectionately known as Dia), and they are both great – yet different – examples of how Baylor strives to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service.

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Presidential Perspective - March 27, 2025
March 27, 2025
Baylor students kayak on the Brazos

Next Wednesday the entire Baylor Family is invited to join in Giving Day. One day each year – on April 2 for 2025 – we focus our collective attention on giving to support students, programs, schools and colleges and many other areas. Gifts big and small combine to make a significant difference for our University.

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Presidential Perspective - March 20, 2025
March 20, 2025
Baylor student flies a kite in Fountain Mall

NCAA March Madness is here, and for the 10th time in the past 11 postseasons, both the Baylor men’s and women’s basketball teams are going dancing! 

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Upcoming Survey for "The Great Colleges to Work For" Program 2025
March 16, 2025

I am pleased to announce that Baylor University is again participating in The Great Colleges to Work For program, sponsored by ModernThink. The cornerstone of the program is a survey distributed to the institution’s faculty, staff, and administrators.

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Presidential Perspective - March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025
Baylor students assist with a health fair at Church Under the Bridge

It’s hard to believe it’s already March and Spring Break is next week. I know many of you are looking forward to time away with family and friends and for rest and renewal during this busy time of year.

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Presidential Perspective - February 27, 2025
February 27, 2025
Baylor Bear Pit students cheer on the Baylor women's basketball team

As a Christian research university, Baylor takes great pride in celebrating holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. There is something special about expressing gratitude for our many blessings and for preparing our hearts for Advent. 

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Baylor in Deeds Strategic Plan Underscores Actions Taken by Baylor Board of Regents
February 21, 2025
Aerial view of the Baylor campus looking toward downtown Waco

During its regular February meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents took several actions that will provide the foundation for an aggressive implementation of the University’s new strategic plan – Baylor in Deeds. 

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Baylor University Launches $250 Million “Extend the Line” Scholarship Initiative
February 20, 2025
Green and gold graphic that says Extend the Line Scholarship Initiative with the interlocking BU

Baylor University today officially launched the Extend the Line Scholarship Initiative, which aims to raise $250 million by 2030 for student scholarships to help ensure a Baylor education remains accessible and affordable for both current and prospective students.

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Presidential Perspective - February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025
Baylor ECS students perform on-hands demonstrations during National Engineers Week

I have said many times before that I believe our ability to fulfill our mission – to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community – is only possible when we value and embrace our differences. 

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A Preeminent Christian Research University
February 19, 2025
Pat Neff Hall

Research rooted in Baylor’s Christian mission is more than a catchphrase — it’s a commitment to global impact to serve neighbors around the world.

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A Seat at the Table
February 18, 2025
Baylor President Linda Livingstone

President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., was the “right leader at the right time” for Baylor. Now she’s elevated her leadership — and Baylor by extension — into the national sphere.

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Presidential Perspective - February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025
Collage of Invitation to Excellence images

I am thrilled to report we have been notified by the American Council on Education (ACE) that as expected, Baylor University has been reaffirmed as a R1 research university in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications. 

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Presidential Perspective - February 6, 2025
February 6, 2025
Young girl celebrates our mascots' birthday

I talk often about the fact that the Baylor Family is made up of many members with different backgrounds and experiences that enable a wide range of contributions to the world. I believe our ability to fulfill our mission – to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community – is only possible when we embrace those contributions. 

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Presidential Perspective - January 30, 2025
January 30, 2025
President Livingstone serves breakfast tacos to nursing students

This Saturday Baylor University turns 180 – the oldest continuously operating university in the state after being chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1845. Baylor offers a distinct experience with deep, historic Christian roots, a tradition of innovation and firsts, and a tremendous track record of producing leaders who change the course of our state, country and the world. 

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Presidential Perspective - January 23, 2025
January 23, 2025
Baylor students walking on campus

Despite frigid weather in Waco again this week, it’s been a great start to the spring semester. Seeing students on campus reconnecting with friends and faculty is always joyful, and I am so thankful for their safe return – never taking it for granted. 

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VP Student Life Jackson announces retirement
January 21, 2025

As we return for the start of another semester, I would like to share with you the news that Kevin Jackson, Ph.D., our Vice President for Student Life, has informed me of his decision to retire from Baylor University, effective June 30. 

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Presidential Perspective - January 16, 2025
January 16, 2025
Overhead view of the Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion

It’s become so commonplace that it must be a Baylor tradition – very cold weather to welcome students back to Waco for the spring semester! I’m a frequent checker of several apps on my iPhone, and the forecast for next Monday and Tuesday calls for freezing temperatures and another possible wintry mix of precipitation.

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Light from Baylor - January 14, 2025
January 14, 2025
Baylor faculty & staff join for Chapel

Another spring semester is upon us, and it is a time of great anticipation across the Baylor campus. Faculty and staff have returned from the Christmas break and students begin classes next week.

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Presidential Perspective - January 9, 2025
January 9, 2025
Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson prays for injured LSU player

Happy New Year, Baylor Family! I hope you had a wonderful (and restful) Christmas break and are ready for all 2025 has in store for Baylor University. 

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Merry Christmas from Baylor
December 19, 2024
President's Family Christmas Photo - 2024

“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.”

Isaiah 7:14 (ESV) 

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Presidential Perspective - December 12, 2024
December 12, 2024
Photo of the Week - December 12, 2024

It’s hard to believe the fall semester is coming to an end, and this will be our last Presidential Perspective of 2024! What an exciting, memorable semester it has been, and I cannot wait to see what the New Year has in store for Baylor in 2025.

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Presidential Perspective - December 5, 2024
December 5, 2024
Photo of the Week - December 5, 2024

Christmas is really the most wonderful time of the year at Baylor University. The unity and warmth of the holiday begins for me with the Baylor Family collectively reflecting on the coming of Christ in our traditional Preparing Our Hearts Advent series. 

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A Season of Thanksgiving
November 21, 2024
All-University Thanksgiving

Greetings from Baylor University! With students pulling on warmer clothes and the leaves on trees changing color (as best they can in Central Texas), we find ourselves rapidly approaching the Thanksgiving holiday. 

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Presidential Perspective - November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024
Photo of the Week - November 14, 2024

Baylor’s Baptist roots go all the way back to the University’s founding in 1845 when we were chartered by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers. For nearly two centuries Baylor and Texas Baptists have labored together for God’s glory. Our relationship was on full display earlier this week as the Baptist General Convention of Texas held its annual meeting right here in Waco.

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Presidential Perspective - November 7, 2024
November 7, 2024
Photo of the Week - November 7, 2024

Earlier this week the University launched A Season of Thanksgiving, a month-long initiative that invites the Baylor Family into an intentional time to give thanks for the blessings God has given us. As a people of faith, our words and acts of thanksgiving reflect God’s love for us and his grace freely given to us. I am excited that we are putting our faith into action in this way.

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Presidential Perspective - October 31, 2024
October 31, 2024
Photo of the Week - October 31, 2024

We have been preparing for our nation’s general election for quite some time, allowing our to remind us of our mission and values as a Christian research university. 

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Presidential Perspective - October 24, 2024
October 24, 2024
Photo of the Week - October 24, 2024

What an awesome time the First Gent and I had welcoming our students to “Dinner with the Livingstones” on Tuesday evening at Allbritton House! It was certainly a fantastic kickoff to Homecoming Week 2024.

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Salt and Light: Baylor Focuses Year-long Series of Events on Civil Discourse
October 20, 2024
Sunlight streams through the arches of Old Main on the Baylor campus

Centered by a call to be salt of the earth and light of the world at the center, Baylor University launched a year-long series of campus-wide conversations, trainings and presentations in January focused on civil discourse, an important topic as Baylor strives to be a marketplace of ideas and extend the love of Christ toward others.

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Presidential Perspective - October 17, 2024
October 17, 2024
Photo of the Week - October 17, 2024

Homecoming is next week, and I could not be more excited to celebrate with our students and, most importantly, welcome our Baylor alumni back home. 

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Presidential Perspective - October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024
Photo of the Week - October 10, 2024

I woke up again this morning to see the tragic devastation of another hurricane making landfall in the southeast. Like with Hurricane Helene, our Care Team Services is reaching out to Baylor students from Florida, checking in to see how they are doing, letting them know we are praying for them, their families and hometowns and that we are here to walk alongside them in any way we can. 

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Presidential Perspective - October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024
Photo of the Week - October 3, 2024

Between tests, Homecoming preparations and the overall busyness of the semester, it sounds like many students are looking forward to a short week and a much-needed fall break next week. 

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Presidential Perspective - September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024
Photo of the Week - September 26, 2024

The fall semester is off to a great start, and our official fall enrollment certainly bears that out. As we welcomed an overall student body of 20,626 students, including a high-achieving and diverse freshman class, we also celebrated this number – 90.9% – Baylor’s highest-ever one-year retention rate for first-time freshmen. 

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Presidential Perspective - September 19, 2024
September 19, 2024
Photo of Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center at sunset

One of the great joys of this exciting time at Baylor is to see the incredible ways our faculty and students demonstrate God-given gifts and passions through research. Their work and its impact exemplify the Baylor mission in action, and they truly are “Baylor in Deeds” to a world in need of solutions to so many great challenges.

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Light from Baylor - September 17, 2024
September 17, 2024
Baylor in Deeds Strategic Plan 2024-2030

The start of an academic year is always full of promise. We are only a few weeks into the semester at Baylor, and I am already thankful for so much.

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Presidential Perspective - September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024
Photo of the Week - September 12, 2024

Earlier this week we kicked off the fall Baylor Conversation Series on civil discourse with a day-long slate of activities with David Brooks – a New York Times best-selling author, columnist and commentator. 

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Introducing Baylor in Deeds, the University strategic plan
September 10, 2024

Last week, in meetings with Baylor University’s faculty and staff, we had the pleasure of unveiling Baylor in Deeds, the University’s new strategic plan that will guide our growth through 2030. 

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Called to Serve: For the Church, For Texas, For the World
September 6, 2024
Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D. President Baylor University

Baylor brings an important Christian perspective to an increasingly complex and challenging world, and we must lead in developing solutions through our scholarship and research and in preparing our students to live, work and flourish in this global society. 

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Presidential Perspective - September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024
Photo of the Week - September 5, 2024

The fall semester is certainly off and running at a brisk pace! I hope everyone is settling into new routines and becoming acclimated academically, physically and spiritually. 

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Presidential Perspective - August 29, 2024
August 29, 2024
Photo of the Week - August 29, 2024

The start of the fall semester is filled with so many signature events, from Move2BU and Welcome Week to the first day of class and #BU28 running across the field at McLane Stadium as part of the Baylor Line this Saturday evening. 

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Presidential Perspective - August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024
Photo of the Week - August 22, 2024

What a Move2BU! It’s hard to believe, but this was move-in No. 8 for the First Gent and me. Even with the excessive August heat, I never tire of this beautiful expression of who we are as Baylor Family. 

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Podcast Points: President Livingstone Offers Look at Year Ahead for Baylor
August 16, 2024
Old Main

Baylor University President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., joined Baylor Connections podcast for a look ahead to fall, including the implementation of a new strategic plan for Baylor.

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Presidential Perspective - August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024
Photo of the Week - August 15, 2024

Allow me to be among the first to congratulate our 979 Summer graduates, which include 350 undergraduate degrees, 395 master’s degrees, 98 professional doctorates and 136 research doctorates. I am proud to welcome you into your new status as Baylor Alumni this Friday and Saturday!

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Presidential Perspective - August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024
Photo of the Week - August 8, 2024

The Waco community is waiting with open arms and prayerful hearts to welcome our new and returning students to campus! 

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Presidential Perspective - August 1, 2024
August 1, 2024
Photo of the Week - August 1, 2024

Today is August 1, which means the countdown to the start of the fall semester has officially begun. 

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eNews: Baylor Board of Regents Update
July 29, 2024

As we shift our attention to the start of another academic year, we want to share a brief update with you from last week’s annual July retreat of the Baylor Board of Regents. 

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Presidential Perspective - July 25, 2024
July 25, 2024
Photo of the Week - July 25, 2024

The quarterly meeting of Baylor’s Board of Regents is happening this week outside of Austin. Because this gathering also serves as an annual retreat for strategic discussions about the University and higher education, the Regents are focusing on topics of importance such as value, affordability, governance and artificial intelligence.

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Presidential Perspective - July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024
Photo of the Week - July 18, 2024

We talk often about Baylor’s distinctive place in American higher education — one at the crossroads of faith and learning, of research and impact. 

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Presidential Perspective - July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024
Photo of the Week - July 11, 2024

It’s so good to be back in Waco – even with this summer heat – after spending the past several weeks with groups of Baylor Study Abroad students in Europe and then a little vacation time with the First Gent in Greece. 

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Presidential Perspective - July 4, 2024
July 4, 2024
Photo of the Week - July 4, 2024

What a wonderful opportunity we have today to reflect upon the liberties we enjoy as Americans and to contemplate the ongoing promise of our nation as we come together to celebrate Independence Day!

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Presidential Perspective - June 20, 2024
June 20, 2024
Photo of the Week - June 20, 2024

The beginning of this summer has been an amazing chance for the First Gent and me to see the unmistakable Baylor spirit in action – this time across Europe. We are taking time to rejuvenate, but the best part of our trip has been seeing Baylor Study Abroad programs up close and personal.

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Presidential Perspective - June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024
Photo of the Week - June 6, 2024

I trust your summer is off to a fantastic start! The First Gent and I are flying “across the pond” this week for some much-needed rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. We look forward to some time away from campus to reflect on an incredible academic year with the Baylor Family and to explore new areas of God’s creation. The highlight of the trip will be Baylor-related, of course, as we will be connecting with several groups of Study Abroad students across Europe. We can’t wait to fling our green and gold afar!

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Celebrating Give Light
June 5, 2024

Since its public launch in 2018, the Give Light campaign has been a clarion call to Baylor University’s alumni, parents and friends to come alongside this institution, providing transformational support to propel Baylor’s rise as the preeminent Christian research university.

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Presidential Perspective - May 23, 2024
May 23, 2024
Photo of the Week - May 23, 2024

Even though we are at the beginning of the summer months, we had some big news come out of the University last week as the Baylor Board of Regents affirmed a new institutional strategic plan that will take us through 2030.

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Baylor Regents Approve 2024-2025 Operating Budget, Elect Board and Committee Leadership, New At-large Regents
May 17, 2024
Baylor University official seal with the Texas star in the middle surrounded by the motto Pro Ecclesia Pro Texana

During its regular May meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents approved the University’s 2024-2025 operating budget, voted on Board and committee leadership and elected new at-large Regents – including a former Waco mayor and a top Texas healthcare executive who also has ties to the city.

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Presidential Perspective - May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024
Photo of the Week - May 9, 2024

Congratulations to the more than 3,500 students who have earned a Baylor degree this spring – including the more than 3,300 who will walk across the Ferrell Center stage as part of Commencement ceremonies this Friday and Saturday. 

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Presidential Perspective - May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024
Photo of the Week - May 2, 2024

Today is the National Day of Prayer, an annual day of observance designated by the U.S. Congress in which people are asked to “turn to God in prayer and meditation.” 

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Presidential Perspective - April 25, 2024
April 25, 2024
Photo of the Week - April 25, 2024

The histories of Baylor University and Texas Baptists have been intertwined since our founding in 1845. 

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Presidential Perspective - April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024
Photo of the Week - April 18, 2024

It’s that crazy time of the spring semester, with so many assignments, projects, events and activities happening all at once – and final exams right around the corner. 

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Presidential Perspective - April 11, 2024
April 11, 2024
Photo of the Week - April 11, 2024

This week has provided a tremendous opportunity to showcase Baylor and the Waco community across the United States and around the world with Monday’s total solar eclipse – which was even more spectacular than I could ever have imagined. 

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Presidential Perspective - April 4, 2024
April 4, 2024
Photo of the Week - April 4, 2024

This Monday is a BIG DAY – not just for Baylor, but for the greater Waco community and beyond – as we experience the total solar eclipse. This will be the last total solar eclipse of the century visible in Texas.

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Easter Greeting from Baylor
March 28, 2024
Easter Greeting from Baylor University

Easter invites us to reflect upon the glory of our Savior’s resurrection and rejoice in the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. 

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Presidential Perspective - March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024
Photo of the Week, March 21, 2024

This Sunday begins a very special time in the Christian calendar – the start of Holy Week. At Baylor we are blessed to be ushered into this time of reflection on Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection with FM72, a student-led gathering this Sunday through Wednesday on Fountain Mall in the heart of campus.

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Presidential Perspective - March 14, 2024
March 14, 2024
Photo of the Week - March 14, 2024

We call ourselves the Baylor Family and that was certainly evident yesterday as the University received approximately 3,500 gifts from individuals who gave so generously and helped us raise more than $2.24 million (and counting) for the annual Baylor Giving Day.

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Presidential Perspective - February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024
Photo of the Week - February 29, 2024

In addition to being a leap year, today is a special day as Baylor will host the 2024 Collegiate Day of Prayer live from Waco Hall.

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Presidential Perspective - February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024
Photo of the Week - February 22, 2024

It’s a big week on the Baylor campus as tomorrow we will host a ceremonial groundbreaking at 1:30 p.m. for the future Memorial to Enslaved Persons on Founders Mall. The Memorial will incorporate new areas of reflection, gathering and community that honor Baylor’s complete history and our original campus in Independence.

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Baylor University Set to Host Collegiate Day of Prayer
February 16, 2024

As you may know, Baylor University is blessed to serve as the originating site for the 2024 Collegiate Day of Prayer, broadcasting live from the historic Waco Hall on the Baylor campus on Thursday, February 29 at 7 p.m. CT.

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Presidential Perspective - February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024
Photo of the Week - February 15, 2024

As most of you know, I played collegiate basketball and tend to be just a little competitive. Imagine my excitement when logging onto The Wall Street Journal yesterday and reading the following article, "The Small University Endowment That Is Beating the Ivy League," only to find it was all about BAYLOR and our highly successful team in the Office of Investments led by Chief Investment Officer Dave Moorehead. 

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Presidential Perspective - February 8, 2024
February 8, 2024
Photo of the Week - February 8, 2024

Judging by my calendar, the semester is definitely in full gear. I have a feeling that most all of you can relate, but here’s something to look forward to … Spring Break is only 22 days away!

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Presidential Perspective - February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024
Photo of the Week - February 1, 2024

Our North American Black Bear mascots Indy and Belle celebrated their first birthdays last weekend, and today, it’s Baylor University’s turn! Happy Birthday to Baylor, which celebrates turning 179 years old today as the oldest continuously operating university in Texas.

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Presidential Perspective - January 25, 2024
January 25, 2024
Photo of the Week - January 25, 2024

The Baylor Family’s favorite (real) bears are turning 1! I hope you’ll join me for Judge Indy and Judge Belle’s First Birthday block party this Saturday, Jan. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bill & Eva Williams Bear Habitat. 

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Presidential Perspective - January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024
Photo of the Week - January 18, 2024

Despite frigid weather in Waco this week, it’s been a great start to the spring semester. 

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Light from Baylor - January 12, 2024
January 11, 2024

The World Needs a Baylor. We need a seat at the table to engage scholars and ministers, to cultivate beauty and creativity, to demonstrate the richness of Christian life and to pursue academic excellence. 

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Presidential Perspective - January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024
Photo of the Week - January 11, 2024

It’s become so commonplace that it must be a Baylor tradition – a cold, arctic blast to welcome students back to Waco for the spring semester!

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Presidential Perspective - January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024
Photo of the Week - January 4, 2024: Foster Pavilion ribbon cutting

Happy New Year, Baylor Family! 2024 is already off to a fast start, with this week’s opening of the Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion for both our nationally ranked men’s and women’s basketball teams.

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Merry Christmas from Baylor
December 21, 2023
Merry Christmas from Baylor

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”

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Diffenderfer Named Baylor Vice President for University Advancement
December 20, 2023
Jason Diffenderfer

WACO, Texas (Dec. 20, 2023) – Baylor University President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., announced today that Jason Diffenderfer, vice president for university advancement at the University at Buffalo, will join Baylor as vice president for university advancement, effective March 1, 2024.

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Presidential Perspective - December 14, 2023
December 14, 2023
Indy and Belle

I can’t believe we are at the end of another year. It’s a time to look forward to all we have to celebrate during the Christmas season — most importantly, the hope we are provided as Christians through the birth of Christ. 

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Presidential Perspective - December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023
Photo of the Week - December 7, 2023 (Christmas on 5th)

As we near the end of the fall semester and eagerly anticipate gathering with our families, friends and fellow members of our home churches to celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ, I wish to share my prayer for the Baylor Family this Christmas season:

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Presidential Perspective - November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023
Baylor Occupational Therapy students

As the Baylor Family collectively reflects on the coming of Christ in the season of Advent, we also enjoy celebrating Christmas with our students before they prepare for finals and look toward the semester break. 

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Reynolds Appointed Vice President of Business and Finance and Chief Financial Officer
November 29, 2023
photo of Curtis Reynolds

WACO, Texas (Nov. 29, 2023) – Baylor University President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., announced today that Curtis Reynolds, vice president for business affairs at the University of Florida, will join the University as vice president of business and finance and chief financial officer, effective March 1, 2024.

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A Thankful Heart
November 16, 2023
Students enjoy s Thanksgiving dinner outside under lights

In Psalm 95:2 we read, “Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving.” The psalmist also tells us, “It is good to give thanks to the Lord” (Ps. 92:1). 

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Presidential Perspective - November 9, 2023
November 9, 2023
Photo of the Week - November 9, 2023

While Waco is certainly not on the fall color tour, I have noticed in the past few days that some of our trees are beginning to have glimpses of yellow, orange and rust. What a wonderful reminder of the changing season as we move toward Thanksgiving and Christmas! 

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Presidential Perspective - November 2, 2023
November 2, 2023
2023 Homecoming Bonfire

It’s hard to believe that almost two years have passed since we celebrated our attainment of Research 1 (R1) status. This designation has proven to be a springboard to even greater research growth since then, and Baylor will remain a strong R1 institution, even as metrics change.

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Presidential Perspective - October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023
Sailor Bear Homecoming 2023 poster

Someone asked about my favorite Homecoming tradition, and I must admit that I don’t have just one – I love them ALL! Our students and staff have done such a wonderful job preparing to welcome Baylor alumni and friends back to campus for the nation’s oldest Homecoming, dating back to 1909.

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Baylor University — A Vibrantly Diverse Community of Faith
October 23, 2023

As Christians, we are called to honor and learn from one another in a manner that reflects God’s love for every person. His love shines upon all of creation, and the diversity of His created world is beautifully embodied by the Baylor Family.

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Presidential Perspective - October 19, 2023
October 19, 2023
Photo of the Week - October 19, 2023

Baylor’s relationship with Waco is so important to us as we serve our community in partnership with leaders and organizations that strongly believe in the potential of our city, rallying cross-campus and city-wide resources that allow all to prosper and flourish.

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Baylor actions in response to Israel-Hamas conflict
October 16, 2023

Baylor University is blessed to be comprised of students, faculty, and staff from a diversity of religious backgrounds – including Jewish and other faiths.

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Presidential Perspective - October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023
Chemistry professor Bryan Shaw, Ph.D., hosted a cohort of high-school students from the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

As we head into fall break and focus on midterms right around the corner, I know many students’ stress levels tend to go up. But here’s one simple change that can help reduce stress: Improving sleep.

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