By Kristy Volmert | Staff WriterStudents have the opportunity to immerse themselves in global engagement, public service and hands-on cultural experiences in a one credit hour course. PPS 1101, called Learning for the World, provides an engaged learning credit for students who seek to go above and beyond the classroom. The course is not discipline-specific, but "student-specific," Dr. Tammy Adair,...

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By Piper Rutherford | Staff Writer For the month of February, the Waco History app’s self-guided tour takes participants on a journey back in time to learn the ways in which African Americans have shaped Waco today, from industry and farming, to serving Black youth in education and political spaces. Dr. Eric Ames, associate director for advancement, exhibits and community...

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By Kristy Volmert | Staff Writer Each year, the Counseling Center offers internships for graduate students who are working on their doctorate of psychology. The internship is accredited by the American Psychology Association, bringing a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience as well as contribute to the diversity of support the Counseling Center offers for students. According to...

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By Mackenzie Grizzard | Staff WriterWhile 2024 wasn't a Big 12 Championship year for many Baylor sports, it was a winning year for the faculty, as Dr. Stephen Sloan, professor of history and the director of the Institute for Oral History at Baylor, took home the first-ever Big 12 Faculty of the Year award. In November, The Big 12 Conference...

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By Emma Weidmann | Editor-in-ChiefAs the second Trump administration comes out of a first-week frenzy of executive orders and a fair share of controversy, the president’s cabinet picks face Senate confirmation. Three of the positions in the cabinet could be filled by Texans — one has secured confirmation, and two others await a decision. With these picks, Texas joins New...

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By Cole Gee | Staff WriterThe bird flu, or H5N1, a pathogen known to affect mammals, birds and — in rare cases — humans, has been slowly chipping away at America's poultry industry since the strain was detected in the country around 2022 in wild birds. While the virus is small in its damage and effects, failure to contain it...

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By Nate Maki | Staff Writer“Life and Death on the Border 1910-1920” is a museum exhibit that sheds light on the violent history of the Texas-Mexico border. Originally put together in Bullock, Texas, the exhibit is being recreated within Baylor's Jesse H. Jones Library, where it will be showcased throughout the semester. Dr. Felipe Hinojosa, history professor and John and...

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By Blake Hollingsworth | Staff WriterTrial lawyers Roberta Liebenberg and Stephanie Scharf joined a Baylor Round Table webinar Wednesday afternoon to discuss their study on bullying in the legal profession. The discussion explored workplace dynamics, the impact of bullying on lawyers and ways to foster a more supportive legal environment. According to the Illinois State Bar study, in a survey...

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By Blake Hollingsworth | Staff WriterAs of Jan. 1, Texas’ mandatory inspection requirement is a thing of the past, according to the Department of Public Safety. Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 3297 into law in 2023, abolishing the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles. While many automotive diagnostic businesses have responded by doing away with the service altogether,...

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By Elliott Nace | Staff WriterPenland Dining Hall held its annual Lunar New Year celebration on Tuesday, one day ahead of the holiday. Students were given the opportunity to have a traditional red envelope embroidered by local artist, Jamie Wong Baesa, watch dance performances from the Baylor Lion Dance Team and Indonesian Culture Center, and try some of Food Network...

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