Baylor University is a private Baptist research university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, it holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating university in Texas. The university’s 1,000-acre campus is situated along the banks of the Brazos River between the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin.
Academic Programs and Structure
Baylor offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines. The university comprises several academic units, including:
- College of Arts & Sciences
- School of Business (Hankamer School of Business)
- School of Education
- School of Engineering & Computer Science
- School of Music
- Law School
- School of Nursing (Louise Herrington School of Nursing)
- School of Social Work
- Graduate School
- Honors College
These schools and colleges offer a diverse array of programs, catering to a wide range of academic interests.
Athletics
The Baylor Bears participate in 19 intercollegiate sports and are members of the Big 12 Conference in NCAA Division I. The university has a rich athletic tradition, with its teams competing at the highest levels of collegiate sports.
Recent News
Women’s Basketball: The Baylor Bears women’s basketball team recently competed in the Big 12 Championship game against the TCU Horned Frogs on March 9, 2025. Baylor, under head coach Nicki Collen, aimed for their 12th Big 12 Tournament title. Key players included frontcourt standouts Darianna Littlepage-Buggs and Aaronette Vonleh.
Medical Research Funding: Baylor College of Medicine, affiliated with Baylor University, is among several Houston research institutions that could face significant financial impacts due to a new NIH policy capping reimbursements for indirect costs at 15%. This change could result in tens of millions of dollars in lost funding, affecting overhead expenses such as support staff and lab space.
Sickle Cell Disease Initiative: In collaboration with Texas Children’s Hospital and the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, Baylor College of Medicine has launched a program to combat sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa. The initiative aims to improve early detection and treatment, starting in Tanzania and Uganda, with plans to expand to other countries in the region.
For more detailed information about Baylor University, including admissions, academic programs, and campus life, you can visit their official website at www.baylor.edu.