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Dr. Jake Minich, assistant professor of biology, in his Baylor University lab where he researches the gut microbiome.

Baylor University’s strength in the field of microbiome research is rapidly growing, promoting ways to help humans enjoy healthier guts, which in turn promotes healthier people.

Happy and sad funny face ball character in crowd

Is there a happiness crisis among young people? The problem may be that most have confused happiness with something deeper, and that’s joy, finds a Baylor education researcher.

Photo of cheering students with the words Celebrating a historic fundraising year of $244.5 million

Baylor University is celebrating its most successful fundraising year ever, with the Baylor Family giving a record-breaking $244.5 million to the University during the 2026 fiscal year.

Outdoor event called Summer on Turner Plaza at Foster Pavilion will be held each Thursday in July from 6 to 8 p.m.

Baylor University, the City of Waco and Baylor Athletics have partnered together on Summer on Turner Plaza for the Waco community each Thursday night in July on Turner Plaza at Foster Pavilion.

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Baylor University President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., released a statement today regarding the death of former Baylor President and current HCU President Robert B. Sloan Jr.

Baylor's MELA summer math program is underway in partnership with three local school districts and establishes solid foundation in “number sense” for early learners.

Family reunions can often include tales about an older relative’s fascinating life story or as an eyewitness to history. So how do you capture and preserve those precious family memories?

The Baylor New Play Initiative has received 865 new works for its 2027 Playwrights Festival, all vying to be one of four finalists for the $15,000 Kirk New Play Prize.

Collection documents nearly six years of the Baylor alum’s public service and community leadership in Waco.