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 to notice the striking red brick and white cornices that make up the buildings’ Georgian-style architecture, Pat Neff Hall’s gleaming 23.5-karat gold cupola, and the many eye-catching statues and monuments that serve as iconic waypoints
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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
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
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The Baylor Brief – July 11, 2026
Brockmole Starts Tenure Dr. James R. Brockmole began his tenure as Dean of Baylor Univeristy’s College of Arts & Sciences on July 1st. He is
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Certificate in Literary Editing and Publishing For Baylor students who are interested in pursuing a career in publishing, the Department of English is introducing an
The Baylor Brief – June 19, 2026
Returning Home There have been some pretty remarkable people who have earned their degree at Truett Theological Seminary – and Mulenga Chela certainly falls into
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African Studies Certificate Program Baylor’s College of Arts & Sciences is offering an exciting new program – a certificate in African Studies open to students
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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Between Truett and the SBC
There are over 300 churches in Waco, and according to University Baptist Church Waco Lead Pastor Andie Pellicer, women lead
“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
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Summer in Waco doesn’t mess around. From June through August, temperatures regularly push past 100 degrees Fahrenheit — but that’s
Fourth of July in Waco, TX: Fireworks, Parades, and How to Celebrate
Waco does the Fourth of July right. Whether you want to watch fireworks over the Brazos River with 15,000 of
8 Best Cafés and Bakeries in Waco for Coffee, Pastries, and More
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The Ultimate Guide to Graduation Weekend in Waco
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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 Philosopher Queens
Throughout her undergraduate years at Morehead State University, Dr. Lenore Wright repeatedly found herself asking one question: “Where are the
The Voice
The landmark 1927 musical Show Boat, which was based on the novel by Edna Ferber, was groundbreaking for its time,
Process Over Platform: Tish Harrison Warren Comes to Baylor
Almost three years ago, the Rev. Tish Harrison Warren walked away from the biggest platform a theological writer could have
In Conversation with Food Insecurity Expert Dr. Craig Gundersen
Dr. Craig Gundersen is one of the country’s leading food security researchers. He is the Snee Family Endowed Chair and
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Everything’s coming up GREEN
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A Shriveled Apple and a Small Candle
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Mosaic of Faith
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Researching the Researchers
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