By Kristy Volmert | Staff WriterA Student Mission Trip Commissioning Ceremony was held at the Bobo Spiritual Life Center at 5:30 p.m. Thursday evening to honor, encourage and pray for students who have committed to go on missions this year or in the near future. This was the first time a commissioning ceremony was held for missionaries, in a similar...

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By Mackenzie Grizzard | Staff WriterThe U. S Army-Baylor Doctor of Physical Therapy program climbed into the top 10 of U. S. News Rankings this year, joining several other rankings within the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Military graduate programs at Baylor offer studies in several disciplines, including nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy and a physician assistant program....

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By Delaney Newhouse | Focus Editor As a new presidential administration shakes up the flow of cash from the federal government, Baylor has felt the effect of cut-off research funding. In her newsletter on April 14, Provost Nancy Brickhouse announced the cancellation of grants from the Environmental Protection Agency and National Endowment for the Humanities has affected two projects in...

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By Elliott Nace | Staff WriterBaylor announced on April 14 it will participate alongside McLennan Community College and cyber education company General Assembly to offer students and professionals alike the opportunity to take two cyber skills courses. The initiative, which stemmed from a skill gap among technology professionals throughout the U. S., aims to provide additional certification and training to...

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By Elliott Nace | Staff WriterThe Diana R. Garland School of Social Work began a new faculty-led research project, the Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse Advocacy and Research Collaborative, in 2023. The collaborative, which features faculty members from both the School of Social Work and from other universities, provides the university and greater academic community with a mix of research on...

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By Mackenzie Grizzard | Staff Writer "Brain-rot" is Oxford University Press's term of the year, with the use of the term increasing by 230%. With this dramatic uptick, researchers start to wonder if our brains are actually "rotting" — and if it really is because of "those dang phones." In conjunction with the University of Texas's Dell Medical School, Baylor...

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By Josh Siatkowski | Staff WriterFrom lightly-worn furniture to unused appliances, move-out week sees dumpsters overflowing with all sorts of nearly-new items. As the end of the semester approaches, a pair of business students have found a way to keep those goods out of the garbage and into the hands of the people who need them. Edmond, Okla., sophomore Joshua...

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By Cole Gee | Staff WriterLast August, Cameron Park Zoo got a lot colder as a storm of South African penguins swept into a new $12.8 million habitat. The 11 pairs of penguins have been one of the zoo's most popular attractions. While their cuteness is a big money maker, the zoo's main work with the penguins is through conservation....

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By Blake Hollingsworth | Staff WriterTexas Senate Bill 3 (SB 3) proposes a sweeping ban on all forms of THC, including hemp-derived compounds like Delta-8 and Delta-9. It aims to restrict the cannabinoids that can be legally sold, impose stricter licensing and testing requirements and introduce criminal penalties for non-compliance, according to Texas Policy Research. The legislation is a major...

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By James Laird | ReporterBaylor sustainability efforts are a part of the university's strategic plan and hopes to integrate Christian stewardship of the planet into its green initiatives. Notable green initiatives recently have included composting 270,000 pounds of food waste from the dining halls and achieving Tree Campus USA certification. Baylor also supports green community initiatives like the Waco Creek...

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