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Each fall semester, I take our Organizational Leadership course, which consists of Ph.D. and Ed.D. students spanning multiple leadership programs, to the Baylor Community Gardens to gain insights on stewardship. Environmental Humanities Program Director Dr. Josh King graciously spends time with our cohort on a Saturday morning to share insights about the flora and fauna that comprise this living, learning classroom.
On August 17, 2026, Baylor University’s Graduate School and the Graduate Student Association (GSA) warmly welcomed incoming graduate students to campus for the annual New Graduate Student Orientation (NGSO). Held at the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center, and livestreamed for those unable to attend in person, the event brought together new master’s and doctoral students from across diverse disciplines for an introduction to Baylor’s academic community and university resources.
Congratulations to to Jordann Heckart on her selection as the 2026-2027 Schmeltekopf Fellow in the BCU Scholars program.
The Baylor University Graduate School has announced the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Graduate Faculty Awards, recognizing distinguished faculty members for their exceptional contributions to graduate education, scholarly mentorship, teaching excellence, and administrative leadership across doctoral, master’s, and professional degree programs.
The Baylor University Graduate School has announced six doctoral candidates for its 2026 Summer Dissertation Fellowship, aiming to support students in the final stages of their programs. Recipients receive a $400 scholarship and participate in a dedicated writing lab to facilitate completion within 12 months.
As the weather continues to improve in Waco and across Central Texas, the Baylor University Waco Campus has returned to normal operations as of 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
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Baylor University graduate student Lydia Valtadoros recently accepted a prestigious award—the FMS/Peňáz Wesseling Travel Fellowship Award—for her abstract submission to the 2025 International Symposium on the Autonomic Nervous System. Today, Valtadoros shares about her opportunity to attend the national conference and to present her findings.
In December 2025, the Department of Physical Therapy in Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences celebrated the graduation of its seventh cohort of practitioners, with 97 students earning their Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. As part of its celebration, the Department presented awards to a handful of outstanding graduates who embody the meaning of Matthew 5:16, “Let your light shine before others.”
Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Harrelson Magill, a 2025 Baylor School of Education PhD graduate, received the Baylor University Graduate School’s 2024-25 Outstanding Dissertation Award for her groundbreaking doctoral research exploring a new approach to teaching K-12 history.
Magill earned her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in social studies education and is now a Clinical Assistant Professor and secondary certificate coordinator in Baylor’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
Each academic year, the Baylor Graduate School calls for applications and nominations for three graduate student awards—the Outstanding Graduate Research Award, Outstanding Graduate Instructor Award, and Outstanding Dissertation Award. These awards are highly competitive and are awarded to students across the disciplines in the STEM, Humanities, and Social Science fields. We recognize these scholars for their unwavering commitment to the academy through research and instruction. Meet the 2024-2025 award recipients!
Baylor University’s EdD in Learning and Organizational Change program is launching its first-ever global mission trip, offering students a milestone opportunity to integrate leadership, service, and professional expertise through immersive engagement in San José, Costa Rica.
Baylor launches the fall 2025 application processes for the Truman, Goldwater, Boren, and Critical Language Scholarships.