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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 9h

After losing 15 family members to kidney disease, Tiffany Jones-Smith (BA '95) turned her grief into action.

Today, she serves as president & CEO of the Texas Kidney Foundation and chair of the Texas Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force:

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Baylor alumna leads statewide efforts to improve kidney health

It’s one thing to find a career. It’s another to find a calling. When Tiffany Jones‑Smith (BA '95) graduated from Baylor, she couldn’t have known that her future would involve leading a statewide…

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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 11h

After a year-long renovation, Allen & Dawson halls are back open this fall.

Here’s what they look like for today’s residents:

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Inside the new-look Allen & Dawson halls

About a decade ago, Baylor set out to complete major renovations of each of its legacy residence halls. Each would go offline for a year, during which time it would receive a head-to-toe update.…

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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 17h

#SicEm, Dr. Benton (BS '15)! 🐻🏅

The Baylor professor (and alumna) has earned national honors for energizing students about engineering:

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Baylor Bioinformatics Professor Named 2025 KEEN Rising Star for Advancing Entrepreneurial Mindset in Engineering

Mary Lauren Benton, Ph.D., is one of only three faculty nationwide honored by the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network for inspiring innovation and real-world problem solving in engineering…

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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 1d

Halfway through, Bears -- enjoy Fall Break! #SicEm 💚💛

Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 1d

#SicEm 🐻🔬✝️

Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 1d

Baylor's a great college to attend -- and a pretty great place to work, too. 💚💛

Already this year, BU has been named among:
🏅 Great Colleges to Work For
🏅 Forbes' Best Employers for Women
🏅 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces

#SicEm

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Baylor earns multiple national honors as an elite place to work

For well over a decade, Baylor has been a staple among the universities recognized as a “Great College to Work For” -- appearing on the elite annual list’s honor roll for 14 of the last 16 years. And…

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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 2d

Don't miss Sawyer's final three home games.

🎟️: bit.ly/4q2cHKV

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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 2d

"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

Baylor's mission -- Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana, Pro Mundo -- is about shining the light of Christ: bit.ly/42vEjOw

Baylor’s Place in Christian Higher Education

October is designated as Christian Higher Education Month — a recognition begun in 2003 by a U.S. House of Representatives resolution. Sponsored by the Council for Christian Colleges and…

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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 2d

"Vas a ver."
"¡Dale gas!"
"Familia."

In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, we asked Baylor students what phrase reminds them of growing up in a Hispanic home:

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Baylor

YouTube video by Baylor University

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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 2d

The Baylor student experience is distinct in higher education. Dr. Sharra Hynes, VP for Student Life, explains -- on the latest Baylor Connections:

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Baylor Connections: 10 Ways Baylor Student Life is Different

YouTube video by Baylor University

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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 2d

"Our students bring a deepness of character to their Baylor experience. They want to lead; they want to serve." 💚💛

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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 3d

In the heart of campus, Rosenbalm Fountain is lit purple tonight for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. #DVAM 💜

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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 3d

Show us your favorite Baylor Business study spots -- in 60 seconds. GO! 🚦🏁

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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 3d

(Still need Tucker Wetmore tickets? Get 'em now, starting at just $29: bit.ly/4q4E33a)

Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 3d

You never know when you'll need a guitar... 🤠

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🐻 + 🎸 + 🎶 = Tucker Wetmore 🎟️!

YouTube video by Baylor University

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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 3d

Baylor's adoption & foster care benefits are a natural result of our Christian mission & belief in families. 💚💛

For the 5th straight year, Baylor ranks among the nation's most adoption-friendly workplaces -- and now, No. 1 among colleges nationwide:

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Baylor Named Among the 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces

Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption also recognizes Baylor as No. 1 in education industry for best overall adoption benefits

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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 4d

Also, in recognition of the program’s 10th year:

✨ A limited-edition #BaylorChristmas Ornament Display Hanger

✨ The chance to order recent years' ornaments to complete your collection

More info: baylor.edu/ornament

Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 4d

The 2025 #BaylorChristmas Ornaments are now available! 🐻🎄

Get yours: baylor.edu/ornament

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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 4d

Jesus' last words instructed us to share the Good News, from our neighborhoods to the nations. ✝️

This week, Baylor is teaming with Mission Waco & local churches to host a three-day missions conference for churches, ministries & mission-minded leaders: bit.ly/3KUDTLo

Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 4d

This Baylor senior is 1 of just 17 AFROTC cadets nationwide picked for the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program. ✈️

It's the Air Force’s most competitive pilot track, and the world's only internationally manned & managed flying training program: bit.ly/3KVZD9H

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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 5d

"Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." ~ John 13:34-35

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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 6d

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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 6d

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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 6d

Saturdays at McLane are GOLDEN. 💛💛

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Baylor University @baylor.bsky.social · 6d

BEARS WIN!!!! 🐻🏈

Baylor Football overcomes a 14-point 4th-quarter deficit, takes the lead with a field goal in the final minute, then blocks a field goal at the buzzer to beat Kansas State, 35-34!! #SicEm

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