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By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer The artificial intelligence landscape is ever-changing. To keep pace, the Hankamer School of Business is committed to incorporating AI into learning while keeping ethics and values at the forefront. Dr. Anthony Lapes, who has served at Baylor......
By Joana Karoshi | News Writer Economics can seem like a field of numbers, markets and money. For Dr. Scott Cunningham, it is also a way to study sex work, drug policy, mental health and artificial intelligence. Cunningham, a Ben H. Williams Professor of Economics at Baylor, has....
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer The Honors College and College of Arts and Sciences are collaborating to offer students a new major focused entirely on ethics, designed for high-achieving students interested in leadership, human flourishing and morality. This new ethics major......
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer As a freshman last year, walking to class was one of my favorite activities of the day. I would leave my dorm, throw my AirPods in and walk around Baylor's beautiful campus. It became such a routine that I actually got eager to go to class. But......
Reigha Weaver | Arts & Life Writer In the background of many Instagram event photoshoots appears a common backdrop: a dark beige banner with bright, hand-painted lettering. For most, these banners may be a new background to take cute pictures in front of, but for Kerrville......
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor What began as a personal project for Naomi Canale, Baylor library information coordinator, expanded into "Being Held," a collaborative exhibit between her and artists Ellen Mote and Spencer Welch. The exhibit's opening reception will be 5-7......
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Baylor came into 2025 with hopes of contending for a Big 12 championship that quickly turned into disappointment after the Bears went 5-7. This sent the Bears into rebuild mode over the offseason with new coaches, new players and a change in......
GET UP! The Lariat's Sports Buzz is back for another semester of Baylor Athletics. The stove is starting to get a little hot only one week into classes, as soccer and volleyball have successful weeks and the Bears are itching to return to the gridiron. College football is back......
By Aidan O'Connor | Sports Writer The weekend started with No. 21 Baylor volleyball hanging 10 and hitting the waves of Hawaii. The Bears escaped the harsh Waco heat for an island paradise before opening the 2026 season. Baylor (3-0) hung three wins at the Hawaiian Airlines......
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer, Charlie Cole | LTVN Sports Broadcast Reporter Baylor struggled to pull ahead in a tightly contested second half against Pepperdine. One goal was called back because the Bears were offside and senior forward Aryanna Jimison could not connect on a....
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer Students lit up Fountain Mall Friday night with smiling faces and energetic conversations as they explored Baylor’s Late Night club fair.Presented by Student Activities, Late Night is a massive club fair where students can meet Baylor’s 400+......
By Jen Forse | Staff Writer Students can now ride Waco Public Transit's 10 city-fixed routes for free through a yearlong pilot program funded by Baylor's Student Body Government. Students need their Baylor student ID to ride the city's fixed-route buses. The program, which began....
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer Tensions continued to grow over the summer between political adversaries as Texas state Sen. James Talarico called on Attorney General Ken Paxton to release internal records related to a controversial child sexual abuse case involving a former......
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Thursday night did not start on the right foot for Baylor soccer. The rain in Austin delayed the match by almost an hour, and Texas jumped ahead 15 minutes into the match as forward Ava McDonald sent a pass across the box to forward Callan......
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer Baylor Fitness' Bear Cycle hosted its grand opening and first ride demonstration Thursday, giving students a first look at the university's new on-campus cycling studio. The new studio is located on Court 7 of the first floor of the Student Life......
By Aidan O'Connor | Sports Writer No. 21 Baylor volleyball's postseason run in 2025 abruptly ended with a second-round loss to No. 3 seed Purdue. Head coach Ryan McGuyre believed that "disappointment's normally not the end of the journey, but the start of something pretty......
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Baylor Theatre is back this fall with three mainstage shows: a classic book adaptation, a thriller and a dark comedy. "Sense & Sensibility" Lisa Denman will direct an adaptation of Jane Austen's "Sense & Sensibility" written by Kate Hamill.......
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - In her weekly letter to Baylor students and staff, Baylor President Dr Linda Livingstone informed her readers that a tuberculosis case had been reported in the Baylor community. Little other information was noted other than Baylor students, faculty, staff and.....
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Baylor's defense will be revamped heading into the 2026 season. A new coordinator, new assistant coaches and new players come to Waco to overhaul a defense that struggled last year. While many position groups brought in new personnel and styles,.....
By Jen Forse | Staff Writer Textbook prices keep climbing, but buying a hard copy isn't the only way Baylor students are accessing course materials. From Follett Fees to Canvas and library course reserves, students are finding ways to get what they need for class without always.....
By Hannah Webb | News Editor The Baylor Line's claim to fame has always been that it is a "tradition like no other." College football fans gave Baylor another reason to make that claim, as the Line was named the best walk-out tradition in college football. The tradition, which......
By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer Summer internships are often considered a bridge between studying and working. However, the nature and purpose of summer internships have evolved, making it harder for students to secure authentic experiences. Despite this, the Baylor Career Center.....
By Hannah Webb | News Editor The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District notified Baylor Wednesday of an active tuberculosis case in the greater Waco community. University officials said there is no ongoing risk of exposure to the Baylor community. In an email sent to......
By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Baylor's George W. Truett Theological Seminary will open a new campus in Dallas beginning next academic year, the university announced this month. The new location is in partnership with Park Cities Baptist Church, a North Dallas church that will....
By Rhea Choudhary | Arts & Life Writer For Baylor students used to making a trip to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Austin or even Houston just for their TJ Maxx fix, the wait is almost over. TJ Maxx is set to open its first Waco location late September at 4328 W. Waco Drive, about.....
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Senior running back Dawson Pendergrass was gearing up for a strong 2026 campaign after breaking out as a sophomore. He thrived under a mainly two-back system with former Baylor running back Bryson Washington. The duo contributed to Baylor......
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer If you are coming to Baylor from outside of Texas, you may have noticed that Texas' summer heat can be intense. The state's large size, southern location, continental climate and recurring high-pressure systems all contribute to its high......
By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer Dr. Stephen Sloan, Baylor history professor and director of the Institute for Oral History, has been named a 2026 Piper Professor, an award recognizing 10 Texas professors each year for outstanding achievement and dedication to teaching. The......
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer The 2025 season gave the Baylor soccer glimpses of its memorable 2018. The Bears' 12 regular season wins was their best mark in the last seven years. They also made a run on the national stage, going to the Sweet 16 and erasing another seven-year....
By Elliott Nace | Assistant News Editor Baylor's College of Arts and Sciences announced a restructuring of the Creative Arts Experience (CAE) requirement for all undergraduate students in the college, effective June 1. The new system eliminates CAEs as a standalone degree......
Baylor unveiled new throwback uniforms for the 2026 season that will debut in the Big 12 opener against Colorado. Baylor Unveils Throwback UniformsThe look pays tribute to an era of Baylor football under Hall of Fame head coach Grant Teaff. Inspired by the Bear Paw uniforms worn....
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer Vertical's new leadership team is entering the academic year with a renewed focus on its mission to reach unreached students who are unfamiliar with the gospel. The student-led ministry's mission is to "ignite a passion" in college students for......
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor saw the emergence of a top talent at tight end in 2025. Michael Trigg found his place in the Bears' offense in his second season in Waco. Trigg became a Mackey Award Finalist, All-Big 12 First Team and an All-American as one of the top......
By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer Baylor has appointed Dr. Richard Rankin Russell, a professor in the English department, as the new director of the University Scholars program. Russell, who previously served as the program's assistant director from 2009 to 2013, said returning.....
By Rhea Choudhary | Arts & Life Writer Waco's dirty soda options have officially become a little more competitive, and Baylor students have two contenders to consider when deciding which shop earns their next taste test. Whether Baylor students want a sweet drink between their......
By Hannah Webb | News Editor For Dean Tanya Sudia, she cannot remember an "aha" moment when she decided to become a nurse. Instead, she said, nursing has always felt like a calling — one rooted in serving others. Now, as the new dean of Baylor University's Louise Herrington......
By The Editorial Board Welcome back to campus, Bears. We are so glad you are here. Whether today is your first day at Baylor or you've done this a few times, we hope your first day of classes goes well. To begin the year, we want to explain who is behind the editorials you see......
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Baylor's receiving core was one of the top in the Big 12, returning most of the core. Receivers like Josh Cameron, Ashtyn Hawkins and Kole Wilson helped create one of the most dominant passing attacks in the country. Now, as the Bears head into......
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer As fall practices draw to a close and the new season kicks off, Baylor's revamped defensive line is looking to create a new identity different than the one that took the field for the Bears last season. With a completely new defensive line and a.....
By Hannah Webb | News Editor Former Baylor provost Nancy Brickhouse has accepted an administrative position with Texas State University Systems three months after announcing her resignation as provost and her plan to stay on Baylor faculty. Brickhouse served as Baylor's provost,....
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer As students prepare for another semester at Baylor, the transition back to college can bring academic pressure, homesickness, anxiety and uncertainty. A 2025 survey by U.S. News & World Report found that 70% of college students in the United......
By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer As Baylor international students return to Waco for the fall semester, they will face new regulations after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of "Duration of Status" (D/S), effective as early as Sept. 15 this......
By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer Ashlyn Graves: Student Body President DeRidder, Louisiana, senior Ashlyn Graves, Baylor’s 2026-27 student body president, plans to build on existing university initiatives and strengthen student engagement throughout the academic year. Photo......
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Many Baylor fans are down on the Bears following a disappointing 5-7 campaign in 2025. That squad had the potential to create a memorable season behind the majority of starters returning. This year is a new story for Baylor football. There has......
By Hannah Webb | News Editor As students return to Baylor's campus, several major developments from the spring and summer have shaped the university. From a new artificial intelligence degree and a record-breaking fundraising year to changes along I-35, here are 10 things to......
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Baylor's defense looked to find success in 2025 behind a combination of change and continuity. The Bears seemed confident in veteran leaders at all three levels of defense behind Devyn Bobby, Keaton Thomas and Jackie Marshall. They also found a......
By Grant McTaggart | Sports Writer Senior safety Jacob Redding entered Baylor football at the bottom of the totem pole. Redding joined the Baylor roster as a walk-on, largely overlooked by major programs despite earning unanimous First Team All-District honors at New Braunfels......
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Junior quarterback DJ Lagway came into college with hopes of being a dominant force in the SEC. He was ranked as the No. 1 quarterback in the class of 2024 out of Willis High School and joined a historically rich Florida program. Lagway looked......
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer As new students settle into campus and find their place, the Baylor Spiritual Life Center welcomed everyone to its annual Church Fair at Fountain Plaza. Representatives from more than 80 churches across the Baylor area set up tents to introduce......
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor The NCAA placed a two-year show-cause order on former Baylor men's basketball assistant coach Jared Nuness after he admitted to betting thousands of dollars on professional and college sports. Baylor conducted an internal investigation and turned....
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By Giselle Lee & Stephanie Starks | Staff Writers The Class of 2030 was welcomed on Wednesday and Thursday at the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center for the annual A Waco Welcome event, which allowed students to familiarize themselves with campus resources and Waco businesses.......
By Caleb Garcia | Photo Editor, Mesha Mittanasala | Photographer, Layla Bazan | Photographer, Madyson Mijares | Photographer, Mim Robbins | Photographer, Vanessa Adams | Photographer, Lily LeMair | Photo Intern Baylor volunteers help carry bags and furniture into Texana House on....
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer While fall semester approaches, excitement is building across Baylor as students and faculty prepare to welcome the newest class of Bears. Welcome Week, run by New Student Programs, is a series of events and activities for new students to......
LTVN's Claire Marie Scott has more on the renovations.By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer, Claire Marie Scott | LTVN Executive ProducerWith the $32 million renovation of Kokernot Hall finished, Baylor’s multi-year plan to refurbish 10 of its residence halls is complete.In July,......
By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer Dr. Pati Milligan, an information systems professor in the Hankamer School of Business, died peacefully on June 7. She was 76. Milligan joined Baylor as assistant professor in 1983. She spent 37 years teaching in the Hankamer School of Business......
Baylor University students are back in Waco for the new school year, and local businesses are already feeling the impact.Baylor is expecting more than 20,000 students to be enrolled this year, with around 3,400 freshmen.You can watch the full story here: Baylor students return......
By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer, Aiden Richmond | Managing Editor LTVN's Aiden Richmond has more details. Baylor Baptist Student Ministry’s newly built, 12,000-square-foot facility opened Wednesday after numerous religious leaders dedicated the space during a morning ceremony......
The Texas A&M Aggies men's basketball team has received mixed roster news this offseason, losing one guard to an NCAA eligibility ruling while adding another via the transfer portal.Texas A&M guard Bryson Warren has been ruled ineligible for the 2026-27 season by the NCAA, per......
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - If you've never paid a visit to Baylor's Mayborn Museum, there is an exhibition coming up that will transport you back 70 million years to the ancient waters of the South Atlantic! For more information about the "Sea Monsters Unearthed" exhibit, you can......
