By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterFrom a record number of applications to record-breaking diversity, Baylor's class of 2028 is already breaking boundaries less than a week into their time as Baylor students. President Linda Livingstone spoke on Wednesday about the uniqueness of the class of 2028, especially in terms of diversity."We're extremely excited about the academic quality, the diversity, the...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterProvost Nancy Brickhouse created a new committee to address artificial intelligence at the July Board of Regents meeting. The committee will confront common questions and confusion that faculty, staff and students have regarding the use of AI, according to Brickhouse. "[The AI committee] will provide some guidance of how to use AI and under what...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterBaylor's Women in Leadership initiative is hoping to build off current resources in order to develop female leaders and advocate for their success in the workplace. Dr. Kaylee Hackney is an assistant professor in the management department and is stepping into the role of director for Women in Leadership. She said she studies the work-family...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterPeople may think finance is all about making money, but according to Dr. Shane Underwood, Baylor students are among those who are learning to use their skills to help the world."There is so much good that finance can do for the world, can do for society," Underwood said. "We recognize in this industry that there's...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterThe universitywide Civil Discourse Event: Perspectives on Free Speech on College Campuses covered varying opinions about the place of controversial topics, viewpoint diversity, bias and censorship Tuesday evening. Dr. Michael Whitenton — lecturer in the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core, co-director for Bridging the Gap and leader of the Bridgebuilding Fellows program — led the session."The Bridgebuilding...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterAn old church sits on the corner of Second Street and Clay Avenue in downtown Waco. What was formerly known as St. James Methodist Church is now just known as Second and Clay — the restoration project of two married Baylor staff members. Lane Murphy, director of marketing and communications for the School of Engineering...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterGrowing up, I was involved in a lot of extracurriculars. From participating in theater productions and playing piano to being a designated hitter on the softball team, my life was busy and filled with after-school activities. I absolutely loved participating in those extracurriculars throughout my childhood and high school years because some of my best...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterThe Baylor Business Fellows program allows high-achieving students within the Hankamer School of Business to pursue a distinct, flexible four-year degree plan."Baylor Business Fellows is a unique BBA major that embraces your genuine intellectual curiosity, allowing you to combine business with other fields of study," the Baylor Business Fellows website reads. Abilene sophomore Connor Brown...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterFrom requesting to change a final exam time to going to the Success Center, there are a variety of options for students to prepare for finals week. Dr. Wesley Null, vice provost of undergraduate education and academic affairs, oversees the Success Center, the Academy for Teaching and Learning and University Accreditation. He said he deals...

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By Rory Dulock | Staff WriterFor prospective or current students who are undecided about their major or are starting to have second thoughts about their choice, Major Exploration and Success Advising is a one-stop shop to receive guidance. "Major Exploration and Success Advising partners with students, guiding them on their journey to find not only a major that is best...

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