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The World’s Deadliest Animal — Under the Microscope
Even as a doctoral student, Baylor associate biology professor Dr. Jason Pitts wrote off the danger of mosquitoes — just as most people do. Although for over a decade the Center for Disease Control has promoted the pest as the world’s deadliest animal due to its ability to transmit diseases, it’s more commonly associated with its short-lived, itchy bite than its
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The Enduring Power of Exercise
When most people think of aging, they envision graying hair and lines on the face. But for many cancer survivors,
Sic ’Em in Spurs
Cowboy hats, riding helmets, and saddles are not part of typical athletic gear, but for one Baylor team, they’re the
Birds of a Feather
For much of the year, the skies above Central Texas are busier than they appear. Birds migrating between North and
Bears on Brooms: Baylor Club Quadball
Fans of the Harry Potter franchise are surely aware of the magical sport of quidditch, a fictional game in which
The Making of a Medical Professional
Every year, more than 85,000 people sit for the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test). Considerably fewer go on to apply
Dr. Christine Limbers: From Tennis Courts to Top 2%
Dr. Christine Limbers is a professor of psychology at Baylor University, managing the Pediatric Psychology Laboratory and serving as director
Crawl, Walk, Fly
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft in recent years have progressively added features for consumers to personalize their transportation —
The Ever-Changing World of Academic Recruitment
Academic recruitment strategies at colleges are universities are changing, driven by drifting social attitudes toward the value of a college
Dr. Bryan Shaw Welcomes Blind and Visually Impaired Scientists into the Laboratory
In a world where so much of science relies on experimentation in a laboratory and drawing visual conclusions, being blind
One Water For All
As anthropologist Loren Eisley wrote nearly 70 years ago: “If there is magic on the planet, it is contained in
Recruiting for the Future
Accounting and management information systems student Charlotte Tran hadn’t even begun classes pertaining to her major — much less the
A BIC-er Through and Through
Dr. Sarah Walden never planned on being a professor. In fact, she considered a career in the medical field, marketing,
Hidden Gems
A walk across Baylor’s 1,000-acre campus surely illuminates the care and artistic details put in at every step. It’s easy
The Philosopher Queens
Throughout her undergraduate years at Morehead State University, Dr. Lenore Wright repeatedly found herself asking one question: “Where are the
Bears Abroad
When rising junior Natalie Weissinger was growing up, she often heard stories about her mother’s time studying abroad in Japan
Faithful Dissent: A Century of Protest at Baylor
On April 22, 2026, members of the Baylor community gathered across campus — some in Waco Hall, attending a Turning
Ancient Wisdom and Artificial Intelligence
A day in the life of a local pastor might include one-on-one counseling with congregants, preparing a sermon, leading staff
Texas Banned DEI at Public Universities. Here’s What Baylor is Doing Instead.
Dr. Elizabeth Palacios spent 40 years of her career at Baylor. During that time, she learned what it takes to
Digging Into the Past
The sun hung high over the badlands of New Mexico when Dr. Daniel Peppe crouched over a patch of rock.
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
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
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
Heart of Texas Network for Immigrant Rights Calls for “Loving Thy Neighbor”
The seed of the Heart of Texas Network for Immigrant Rights (HOTNIR) was planted on the steps of Seventh &
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