Canvas cyberattack delays Baylor University finals, disrupts campuses nationwide
A cyberattack on Canvas delayed some finals at Baylor University. Rescheduled exams move to May 14 as students and experts urge password precautions.
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Letter from the editor: Signing off
It's funny how the smallest things can make an impression on us. And across nine semesters at The Lariat, there have been plenty. I'll miss late-night...
How a life-altering ATV accident sparked a pathway to reality TV for alum Keviah Ealy
From being on the track and field team to building a social media brand, alum Keviah Ealy had no shortage of accomplishments during her time at Baylor...
Students react to 'very stressful' Canvas outage ahead of finals
After a whirlwind of confusion, cyberattacks and shifting finals schedules, Baylor students are reacting to the nationwide Canvas outage with frustrat...
Canvas access to be restored, Friday finals moved to online Thursday
Baylor announced this morning that all final exams scheduled for today would be moved to next Thursday and administered online after a nationwide Canv...
Baylor delays finals as nationwide Canvas outage impedes studying
Hours before final exams begin for Baylor, a nationwide Canvas outage has left Baylor and thousands of other schools without access to the learning so...
Budget cuts broke our program; it could break yours, too
Baylor's fiscal issues are affecting far more than the dollar amount you see in BearWeb. It is fundamentally changing our university and what makes Ba...
SLIDESHOW: IM Claw Cup Championship
By Marissa Essenburg | Sports Writer The post SLIDESHOW: IM Claw Cup Championship first appeared on The Baylor Lariat.
Graduate school appeal grows among college students
For many college students, graduation used to mean one thing: getting a job. Now for a growing number, it means staying in school. The post Graduate s...
Texas State holds off Baylor's ninth-inning rally to win 9-6
While entering the ninth inning down by six runs, Baylor's bats started to find life. The Bears struck for three runs in the final frame but fell shor...
Sports Take: The actual top 5 Baylor MBB players of the 2000s
The true list of Baylor's top five men's basketball players of the 21st century. The post Sports Take: The actual top 5 Baylor MBB players of the 2000...
The good, the bad, the memorable: My time at The Lariat
After well over 100 articles with my byline written and hundreds more read and published after crossing my desk, my time with The Lariat has officiall...
Bridging the gap: Students, faculty give perspectives on math preparedness
When she applied to Baylor Holly Hill, Fla., junior Natalie Lu initially believed her general education math course would be one of the easier require...
First-year students 'cap off' year with ice cream, games, fellowship
First-year students gathered around Fountain Mall to commemorate their first year at Baylor. Through ice cream, yard games and fellowship with friends...
Graduating international students say goodbye to home away from home
Despite uncertain job prospects amid stringent visa restrictions and policy changes in the U.S., graduating international students at Baylor remain ho...
LTVN Executive Producer: 4 years, 1356 miles, a lifetime of gratitude
Baylor has been a blessing for me these past four years, but it's time to say goodbye. The post LTVN Executive Producer: 4 years, 1356 miles, a lifeti...
How this first-generation student found her identity at Baylor
Centerton, Ark., senior Gracie Lawhon is graduating with her bachelor's in biology; however, unlike the majority of students, she is the first in her ...
Friends, faith, foundation: Seniors reflect on their time at Baylor
In the final weeks before graduation, time feels different for students preparing to walk the stage. Outside Pat Neff Hall, caps and gowns hang from a...
Gold, green, rings: Most unique Baylor rings
Graduation season is here, and students are faced with the option to invest in their own, custom Baylor rings to treasure their university experience....
Cybersecurity experts warn the public after Canvas attack impacts Baylor
A cyberattack tied to the Canvas learning platform affected colleges nationwide, as experts urge students and the public to take precautions.
Finals rescheduled at Baylor after hackers breach Canvas platform used by schools worldwide
A cyberattack on the company behind Canvas disrupted finals week at Baylor University and nearly 9,000 schools globally, with billions of student reco...
Baylor shut out by Texas Tech in Big 12 quarterfinals
Baylor was shut out by top-seeded Texas Tech softball, 7-0, in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Softball Championship on Thursday at Devon Park.
Baylor restores Canvas access, some finals postponed
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Baylor University has restored access to its Canvas system, with some final exams being postponed until next week. Provost Nanc...
Baylor hit by Canvas cyberattack impacting 9,000 schools
Baylor University students are experiencing more than just finals nerves as the online platform goes down.
UMHB to Hold Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony in Crusader Stadium Saturday
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - Congratulations to the 170th graduating class of The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB)! Saturday, May 9, 2026, is the b...
Baylor's Tyce Armstrong chasing history again
After a historic 3-grand slam debut, Baylor slugger Tyce Armstrong is now one home run away from breaking the Bears’ single-season record.
Baylor initiatives redefine what it means to be a first-gen graduate
While first-generation students make up an estimated 16% of Baylor's student body, Frisco senior Liberty Ferguson said significantly fewer take advant...
Dylan Fink's guide to graduating seniors
From Baylor athletics to Fountain Mall swims, tune in for a guide to graduating seniors on do's and don'ts for the last stretch of time at Baylor, fro...
Baylor, Texas A&M universities affected by Canvas ransomware attack
Canvas, the widely used learning management platform, is currently unavailable university-wide at Baylor, Texas A&M and other universities across the ...
Baylor men's tennis returns home for Sweet 16 of NCAA Tournament
Baylor men's tennis season continues as the Bears host the third round of the NCAA Tournament. This is the Bears' first time back in the Sweet 16 sinc...
Baylor community mourns passing of longtime educator
Margaret Jean Shepard Thomson will be honored during a memorial service on May 15.
Baylor Cadet Zenero earns nation's top ROTC honor, rare Air Force pilot spot
As a Spring senior in Baylor's Air Force ROTC program, Alissa Zenero earned the Distinguished Graduate designation, awarded to the top 10% of ROTC cad...
Baylor’s Carter, Marshall earn Big 12 postseason honors
Two Baylor softball players earned postseason recognition from the Big 12 Conference on Wednesday, as Brooklyn Carter.
Temple ISD seventh grader earns Baylor TIP Green Scholar honor
Temple student Maren Garcia was honored by Baylor University for exceptional academic achievement and leadership.
Armstrong’s five-homer week earns trio of national honors for Baylor
The redshirt senior was named Perfect Game National Player of the Week, National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association National Hitter of the Week a...
Baylor softball readies for Texas Tech in Big 12 Tournament
The regular season for college softball is over as Baylor now readies for the Big 12 Tournament in Oklahoma City. The Bears first round matchup - a re...
Two hikers attacked by bear near Old Faithful at Yellowstone; area closed, investigation underway
Park officials said one or more bears were involved but did not specify the species.
Student nonprofit 'Bear-ly Used' to return after last year's success
Last year, two Baylor business students formed a nonprofit to collect dorm items during move-out and donate them to charities in need. Now after Bear-...
Kuykendall 'grateful' for Baylor as he re-enters transfer portal
Baylor guard Will Kuykendall, who came to Waco after two years with the Arizona Wildcats, is back in the transfer portal after a meaningful year with ...
Student-led laparoscopy lab gives med students early hands-on experience
Baylor's Laparoscopy Lab, known across campus simply as Laparo, gives freshmen hands-on surgical training and a full year of guided research experienc...
Baylor baseball fights for position on NCAA Tournament bubble
With seven games remaining in the regular season, Baylor looks to continue gaining ground on the NCAA Tournament bubble after taking a weekend series ...
A look ahead at Baylor athletics as the semester winds down
As finals arrive and campus begins to slow, Baylor athletics is only picking up speed. With postseason play across the board, May will define which te...
Growing up fast: Resilience, growth defined Baylor softball's regular season
In a regular season filled with ups and downs, a young Baylor squad was forced to grow up quickly. But through the gauntlet of the Big 12, the Bears s...
Bears' season ends with 4-1 loss to Texas A&M in second round of NCAA Tournament
Baylor's season came to a close Sunday as the Bears fell 4-1 to Texas A&M in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The post Bears’ season ends with...
Student experience with 2-year contracts in dorms varies
Students who live in three of the two-year dorms at Baylor — Teal Residential College, Honor Residential College or Brooks Residential College — sign ...
Sports Buzz: Waco Super Regional incoming, softball upsets No. 4 Texas Tech 漏
Baylor men's and women's tennis won their first-round NCAA Tournament games, with the men moving on to host a Super Regional. Plus, softball won its b...
No. 10 Baylor MTEN outlasts No. 22 Auburn 4-1, punches ticket to NCAA Super Regional
Behind another commanding doubles point and singles wins from Luc Koenig, Devin Badenhorst and Alexandru Chirita, Baylor protected home court Saturday...
SLIDESHOW: CECC May Madness
By Sam Gassaway | Photo Editor The post SLIDESHOW: CECC May Madness first appeared on The Baylor Lariat.
Five-run ninth pushes Texas Tech over Baylor 8-3
Baylor took the first two games of the series, but dropped Sunday's finale after a five-run ninth inning put Texas Tech in front of Baylor 8-3. The po...
Breaking down Baylor MBB's new-look 2026-27 roster
After missing the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2018, the Bears lost seven rotation players and began another ground-up rebuild — this time...
Baylor men's tennis rolls past Tulsa 4-0, advances to NCAA Round of 32
After a rain delay and chilly May conditions, the Bears leaned on a commanding doubles point and straight-set singles wins from Zsombor Velcz, Luc Koe...
Texas Tech silences Bears in 8-0 regular season finale loss
After splitting the first two games of the series, the Bears drop the series finale against No. 4 Texas Tech 8-0 from pitcher NiJaree Canady's perfect...
Baylor University, students need to do more to assist homeless population
Just blocks from campus, Wacoans live without a place to stay, asking for money on the corner of every popular grease pit location. All the while, one...
Post Malone, Jelly Roll McLane Stadium stop canceled
Live Nation has canceled the first month of the Post Malone and Jelly Roll "Big Stadium Tour," including the May 19 show at McLane Stadium, the Baylor...
Breaking down Baylor WBB's new-look 2026-27 roster
Nicki Collen has retooled Baylor's roster around star guard Taliah Scott after another 25-win season ended before the Bears could break through their ...
Annual runway show caps year-long work of apparel design students
Senior apparel design and product development majors showcased their work at the annual runway show and luncheon Thursday afternoon to commemorate the...
Baylor students bring home top awards from national design conference
Baylor University's graphic design students stood out on a national stage and brought home top awards from the National Student Show and Conference (N...
Felecia Mulkey: Architect of a sport, heart of a dynasty
Felecia Mulkey built acrobatics and tumbling from the ground up, then led Baylor to 11 straight national titles. But beyond the banners, "Coach Fee's"...
Right at home: Kaygen Marshall's 6-mile journey from Robinson to Baylor
Freshman third baseman Kaygen Marshall, a Robinson native, is becoming a breakout star for Baylor softball. Marshall is proving that she didn't need t...
Family to friends: Van Schalkwyk embraces lasting friendships in first year at Baylor
While transferring from Old Dominion to Baylor, junior Connor Van Schalkwyk embraced some familiar faces in his transition to a new program. The post ...
Lariat Letter: I founded TPUSA at Baylor. If I were still involved, I would have walked away.
If I were still carrying a TPUSA title, what happened on April 22 would have been enough for me to walk away. You don't fight for free speech by banni...
Baylor Interprofessional Events highlights collaboration of healthcare fields
That gap in understanding of the collaboration of patient care is what San Jose, Calif., sophomore Ananya Bharathapudi and Tulsa, Okla., junior Enzo H...
Student-curated exhibition to explore 'The Shape of Being' at Washington Gallery
A new student-curated exhibition at Washington Gallery invites viewers to reimagine the human figure through the lens of contemporary art. The post St...
Students, administration respond to 'insults' at TPUSA event
In the aftermath of national attention over Baylor hosting Turning Point USA on campus, statements made at the closed event have ignited controversy a...
Penland staff trio goes beyond the meal in decades of service
With nearly 120 years of combined experience in Penland Dining Hall, Elaine Battle, Linda Benson and Donna Majors have served thousands — maybe even m...
Chasing History: Tyce Armstrong ties Baylor's single season home run record
Baylor's Tyce Armstrong made it 21 home runs against Texas Tech in the Sunday match up, tying the Bear's single season record and joining Charley Cart...
'She didn't let cancer hold her back': CASA adviser dies at 38
Laura McNutt, assistant director of advising in Baylor's College of Arts and Sciences, died April 17 at her home in Waco after a three-year battle wit...
VirtuOSO finds national success for first time in a decade
After winning the semifinals in March, Baylor's a cappella team VirtuOSO traveled to New York City for the International Championship of Collegiate A ...
Live Nation cancels Post Malone/Jelly Roll concert at McLane Stadium
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Baylor University has confirmed that Live Nation has canceled the first month of the Post Malone/Jelly Roll tour - including th...
Post Malone and Jelly Roll concert canceled at McLane Stadium
The Post Malone and Jelly Roll concert scheduled for May 19 at Baylor's McLane Stadium has been cancelled
How Baylor students, City of Waco practice sustainability
Across Baylor's campus, students are taking action to live more sustainably, whether through personal habits, volunteer opportunities or launching cam...
Vardaman Scholars learn to impact world 'beyond Baylor bubble'
This April, the OEL welcomed its newest cohort of Vardaman Scholars, formerly known as Global Engage Fellows. The program, intended for rising sophomo...
Baylor history students look forward to annual picnic celebration
The honor society Phi Alpha Theta and the Baylor history department host their department celebration just for students who are majors and minors in C...
Post Malone, Jelly Roll concert at Baylor canceled
Live Nation has canceled the first month of the Post Malone/Jelly Roll tour, which included a stop at Baylor University.
How to keep from becoming a victim of skin cancer
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The month of May is known as Skin Cancer Awareness Month - a time to educate everyone about the dangers and to offer prevention...
Learning independence: Baylor students navigate life beyond home
Baylor students said independence brings unexpected challenges, from sleepless nights to budgeting struggles. The post Learning independence: Baylor s...