Whether you’re searching for a cozy study spot, a quick lunch, or the perfect sweet treat, Waco has no shortage of charming cafés and bakeries to explore. From rustic coffee shops to artisan bakeries with unique, “viral” menu items, there’s something for every craving and every vibe. Un je ne sais Quoi Address: 506 Austin […]
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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. Baylor plays a small role in the important work being done, and this May, during National Cancer Research Month, the University is celebrating the work of its researchers, who have
Dr. Robert Baird dedicated 47 years of his life to Baylor — and he’s worried that the University’s history is repeating itself. Baird, professor emeritus of philosophy, earned his degree from Baylor before the University was even desegregated, and by the time he graduated, Baylor was still not admitting Black students. Although Baylor eventually integrated
Editor’s Note: For now over 75 years, The Baylor Line has been publishing vivid storytelling from across the Baylor Family. I don’t think our archives full of deep, inspirational features should live solely on shelves, so we are bringing them back to life in BL Classics. This February 1981 Classic profiles the new president of the
It was a glorious, picture-perfect night for Willie Nelson’s triumphant return to Baylor University. Not that Willie has ever really been away. He may have resettled in Austin, but his roots and heart are still in the blackland prairie soil of Central Texas — nourished in the rich loam of countless honky-tonks and SPJST halls.
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New Baylor Center for Ethics A new Ethics Center is debuting at Baylor University this June – bringing together students, faculty, and resources in one place to engage ethical issues. Paul Martens, Ph.D., associate dean for undergraduate studies, strategic initiatives, and special programs in the College of Arts & Sciences, and associate professor of religion.
Dr. Michael Korpi was working for Liberty University, capturing visual content on university-organized mission trips, when he witnessed a young girl die before his very eyes from sickness and starvation in a small home in Haiti. Feeling disturbed and heartbroken at the sight, Korpi moved to turn off his camera – but as he did,
Editor’s Note: For now over 75 years, The Baylor Line has been publishing vivid storytelling from across the Baylor Family. I don’t think our archives full of deep, inspirational features should live solely on shelves, so we are bringing them back to life in BL Classics. This May – June 1965 Classic traces back the remarkable
In the Old Testament (Deuteronomy 32:35), God tells the people of Israel, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay.” For members of Waco’s Black community steeped in faith, God seemed to be exacting his revenge, albeit 37 years later. Tyler B. Davis’ book God of the Whirlwind revisits the 1916 lynching of Jesse Washington, which W.E.B.
Happy graduation season, Bears! With commencement rapidly approaching, families will be traveling from far and wide to celebrate this special day with their graduates. Consider this your ultimate guide to having the best graduation weekend in Waco. From where to stay, to where to eat, to where to celebrate, we’ve got you covered. Where to
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