Campus Communications
The Baylor Board of Regents celebrated the University’s second-best fundraising year ever, a growing endowment and continued success of the Extend the Line scholarship initiative.
I am pleased to announce the members of the Baylor Provost Search Advisory Committee, which is charged with identifying candidates to serve as the University’s next chief academic officer.
Earlier today, Nancy Brickhouse, Ph.D., shared with faculty and staff that she will step down from her position as Vice President and Provost, effective July 31, 2026. Following a yearlong sabbatical, Provost Brickhouse will return to the faculty here at Baylor University to focus on teaching and investing in our students during the final chapter of her commendable career.
The Easter story is a beautiful reminder that God’s love for us is complete.
I know some of you are just returning to campus from time away during Spring Break, but I want to remind you that Baylor University is again participating in the Great Colleges to Work For program this year.
President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., addresses Baylor University’s budget process and implications for Fiscal Year 2026-27 under the framework of the Baylor in Deeds strategic plan. In addition to this video, President Livingstone has posted an e-message to faculty and staff in memo form.
During its regular February meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents took several actions that will continue to strategically position the University for the future in areas related to academics and research and value and affordability.
Christmas marks the coming of the light of Christ into the world. At Baylor, the Christmas season provides us with opportunities to prayerfully reflect upon the work with which God has entrusted us and to strengthen our commitment to transforming the lives of our students and serving the surrounding world.
Baylor has named experienced media and brand executive and former athletics administrator Doug McNamee as the Bears’ next Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
After careful evaluation and consideration, we have decided to retain Coach Dave Aranda as the leader of our football program. We recognize this decision will generate strong opinions. Let me be clear: Baylor expects excellence, accountability and competitiveness at the highest level. We are not complacent, and we are not settling for mediocrity.
I want to share important news regarding the athletics leadership of Baylor University. Mack Rhoades, Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, has informed me of his decision to step away from his position at Baylor, effective immediately. While transitions like these are never easy, they provide an opportunity to reflect on the significant impact Mack has had on our University.
Before sharing a few updates from the regular Baylor Board of Regents meeting, we must pause to reflect on another terrific Baylor Homecoming! Also, earlier this morning the Board gathered on Founders Mall to dedicate the Memorial to Enslaved Persons, alongside many of you.
Detailed information you need to know to plan ahead for Friday, Aug. 29, including parking lot and garage closures, campus operations and more.
As we prepare for the beginning of the Fall semester, we also are looking ahead to Baylor Football kicking off the 2025 season vs. Auburn in a nationally televised game on Friday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. at McLane Stadium.
The start of another academic year is just around the corner, and we want to share an update with you from last week’s annual July retreat of the Baylor Board of Regents.
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.
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.
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.
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.