We Hold These Truths: An Editor’s Note for The Baylor Line Magazine’s Spring 2026 Issue
Friends, Freedom is one of those words that feels self-evident. It elicits certain thoughts, emotions, colors — a flag, maybe, or an open road. We think we know what it means to be free until we sit with it long enough. The newest issue of The Baylor Line Magazine made me sit with it. How
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The Call of Duty
Illuminating the Darkness of War
The [Un]Remarkable Life of Rufus B. Spain
The Centennial Class of 1945
In the Beginning
CAMPUS
The Call of Duty
Nick Bradford, who will graduate from Baylor with a bachelor’s degree in political science in 2027, was on active duty
Science at the Edge of Survival
Dr. Cory Smith has an ambitious dream — one of his primary goals is to develop a next-generation warfighter monitoring
Baptists Championed Church-State Separation. Then Came Christian Nationalism.
“My infidel fellow citizens, my Catholic neighbor, or Jewish friend, must have the same right to read or refrain from
First-Generation Students Blaze the Higher Education Trail
First-generation students — defined federally as those whose parents have not earned a bachelor’s degree — face specific and well-researched barriers
PODCASTS
Love Thy Neighbor: An Interview with Emily Mills and Dr. Jeremy Everett
In this episode of The Green Room, host Jonathon Platt sits with Emily Mills, founder of Lovely Village, and Dr.
Top Moments of The Green Room: A Baylor Line Rewind
In this episode of The Green Room, host Jonathon Platt will not be joining us. Instead, digital editor Kassidy Tsikitas
Religion in Every Space: An Interview with Dr. Jerry Park
In this episode of The Green Room, host Jonathon Platt and Dr. Jerry Park, associate professor of sociology, discuss being
A Reflection on Our Year: Giving Thanks With The Baylor Line
In this episode of The Green Room, host Jonathon Platt is joined by members of The Baylor Line team, Kourtney
LATEST BAYLOR NEWS
The Baylor Brief – June 5, 2026
Cross-Faith AI Consortium Baylor is a part of a newly formed multi-university academic consortium – The Consortium for Evaluation of Faith and Ethics in AI
The Baylor Brief – May 29, 2026
Regents Meeting The Baylor Board of Regents held its regular May meeting on the 20th- 21st. Here are the highlights. The regents approved a $982.2
The Baylor Brief – May 22, 2026
National Cancer Research Month Approximately 18.6 million people in the United States are living beyond cancer thanks to continuous advancements being made by cancer researchers.
The Baylor Brief – May 15, 2026
New Baylor Center for Ethics A new Ethics Center is debuting at Baylor University this June – bringing together students, faculty, and resources in one
ALUMNI DIARIES
Flight School
Dear Diary, In the summer of 1967, I found myself with three fraternity brothers in Pensacola, Florida, going through pilot
It Was All Worth It
Dear Diary, I can’t believe the big day was almost a year ago. A somber, yet cheerful day. Graduation. I
Good Grief
Dear Diary, A special memory I have of my time on campus was working with Dr. Burt Burleson to create
The Bear-lin Wall
Dear Diary, It rose one day in the spring of 2015, dividing campus in half — from the Bear Habitat
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Step Into ‘The Green Room’
It starts, as so many Baylor stories do, with a conversation. A late afternoon, maybe, sunlight sliding through Waco’s live oaks. Someone says, “Do you remember when…” and suddenly the years fold in on themselves — old friends, old memories, the good ol’ days. That’s the kind of space The Green Room delivers every week.
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“Hugs, Ken:” Epstein visited Baylor for meeting with Starr in 2012
During Jeffrey Epstein’s tour of Baylor’s campus he couldn’t be bothered. All he seemed concerned with was making it to
Local Food Banks Work to Meet Holiday Needs
As the holidays roll around, families across Central Texas plan which delicious, home-cooked dishes to put on the Christmas dinner
Multiple groups respond to Baylor’s rejection of LGBTQ-inclusion grant
For some, it was an act of “moral courage.” For others, discrimination and a betrayal of academic freedom. After accepting
State Rep. Jeff Leach (’05) Talks Criminal Justice Reform At Texas Tribune Festival
Leach spoke on a panel Friday morning at Texas Tribune Festival titled “Criminal Justice and the 89th Legislature” with his
WACOING
8 Best Cafés and Bakeries in Waco for Coffee, Pastries, and More
Whether you’re searching for a cozy study spot, a quick lunch, or the perfect sweet treat, Waco has no shortage
The Ultimate Guide to Graduation Weekend in Waco
Happy graduation season, Bears! With commencement rapidly approaching, families will be traveling from far and wide to celebrate this special
8 Black-Owned Restaurants in Waco to Try
Waco’s restaurant scene is continuously growing, and at the heart of that growth are passionate local entrepreneurs bringing bold flavors,
Valentine’s Day in Waco: Where to Eat, Stay, and Play
Waco is known for its ever-growing food scene, charmingly humble downtown, and cozy local experiences and shops that make it
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FEATURES
The Centennial Class of 1945
When I was ten years old, my maternal grandmother, Velma Ray Kay Hugghins, was driving me to the store when
Ultra Motivated
The idea of running from Buc-ee’s in Hillsboro to Buc-ee’s in Temple — 75 miles — isn’t one that crosses
Emily Tinsley: A Legacy Built on Love
“I’m telling you, that is one smart, hard-working, gracious, wonderful lady.” — John F. Baugh In times of darkness, Emily
The Noticer
Greg Davis (‘92) thinks there’s a meaningful moment of time between when you wake up and when you’re actually awake.
Profiles
The [Un]Remarkable Life of Rufus B. Spain
It was the events of December 24, 1944, that Rufus Buin Spain, a then-21-year-old Army soldier from Pickens County, Alabama,
The Mission Never Sleeps
With a last name like Sargent, a military career almost seemed inevitable for this Baylor alumnus. Since his freshman year,
Hart and Soul
Hall of Fame coach Clyde Hart’s accomplishments are well-documented. Coach to Olympic 400-meter champions Michael Johnson, Jeremy Wariner, and Sanya
Look Who’s Talking
If you’ve ever wondered why social media feels so crazy — with all the new ways we use language, storytelling,
Classics
Illuminating the Darkness of War
The onset of hostilities in the skies over Baghdad on January 16 forced Baylor administrators, faculty, and students to evaluate
Horsing Around
Editor’s Note: For now over 75 years, The Baylor Line has been publishing vivid storytelling from across the Baylor Family.
Out of Sight, But Not Out of Mind
Editor’s Note: For now over 75 years, The Baylor Line has been publishing vivid storytelling from across the Baylor Family.
Bill Cocker takes the reins
Editor’s Note: For now over 75 years, The Baylor Line has been publishing vivid storytelling from across the Baylor Family.
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