Roger Munford

Every year, more than 85,000 people sit for the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test). Considerably fewer go on to apply to medical school. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), 54,699 people applied to MD-granting medical schools in 2025 — a 5.3 percent increase over the year before, and the largest gain in

Academic recruitment strategies at colleges are universities are changing, driven by drifting social attitudes toward the value of a college degree and technological advance. American colleges and universities are competing to adapt their image to be more attractive to prospective students in the coming decade. “The days when a college degree was a virtual guarantee

In a world where so much of science relies on experimentation in a laboratory and drawing visual conclusions, being blind or visually impaired presents a struggle for those seeking an education that relies on anything other than theoretical learning. Baylor professor Dr. Bryan Shaw has spent the last decade and more changing that perception. From

First-generation students — defined federally as those whose parents have not earned a bachelor’s degree — face specific and well-researched barriers to entry when considering attending college. They’re historically less familiar with financial aid, scholarships, FAFSA, and college-level academic expectations. They’re more likely to have attended less-privileged K-12 schools, to be first-generation and low-income, and have

As the October 1, 2025, federal government shutdown stretched from days to weeks, one consequence was the disruption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments to more than 42 million people in the United States. But while food insecurity was fast becoming a national issue, students at Baylor University could rely on the many initiatives

The most important challenge facing a student at Baylor University should be acquiring the best education the school offers. However, other issues can get in the way, including those related to financial uncertainty, mental health and wellness, and adjusting to a new living environment, among others.  Data from Inside Higher Ed’s 2024 Student Voice survey

For Dr. Michael K. Scullin, principal investigator in the Sleep Neuroscience and Cognition Laboratory, the lab’s new exhibit at the Mayborn Museum Complex exploring sleep signifies the culmination of his last decade of research at Baylor. “If you’d asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, the last thing I would have

Editor’s note: As you enjoy gathering with friends and family for Thanksgiving feasts, we encourage you to think of our less fortunate neighbors who may not be able to experience the same bounty during the holidays.   Every year, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) releases a report on the household food security of the

For almost 30 percent of the student population of Baylor University, the campus is not only where they learn but also where they live. First-year students are required to live on-campus for their first two semesters. “It’s a big part of our campus culture and student life experience,” said Jeremy Vickers, Associate Vice President, Innovation and Economic Development at Baylor. “Living on campus helps them to get grounded in the academic environment, to build relationships with peers, and we can provide a significant amount of support systems for students.” Baylor has 16 residence halls on campus. The rates are per semester and range from $3,850 for a shared double room to $6,100 for the best single rooms. The buildings on campus are built in a Georgian style, and almost a decade ago a renovation plan began. South Russell Hall was completed in 2014, North Russell Hall in 2015, Penland Hall in 2016, and Martin Hall in 2017.

In 1903, a ritual known as “tree-planting” was born. Each year, students would gather on the Quadrangle and scoop dirt around the roots of a new tree. The annual ceremony was discontinued after 1919, but as the campus expanded over the century, the old traditions so well-established in the roots of the university meant that tree-planting became a part of the construction of every new building.