A Preeminent Christian Research University

Baylor University’s vision affirms that the world needs a preeminent research university that is unambiguously Christian. In 2021, Baylor was recognized as an R1 research institution, a significant benchmark in the University's continued focus and investment in research at the highest levels. Through top-tier research and scholarship, R1 universities bring their voice to bear in addressing our world’s most meaningful challenges. As Baylor achieves preeminence as a Christian research university, it enables researchers from throughout the University to infuse the quest for solutions, at the highest levels, with Baylor’s distinct voice and mission.

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Nov. 14, 2024
Snooze Your Way to Well-Being

Baylor study finds 46 extra minutes of sleep boosts gratitude and resilience.

Nov. 11, 2024
Baylor Exercise Physiologists Improve Health After Chemotherapy

Research seeks to elimate "zombie cells" to improve muscle health after chemotherapy.

Nov. 5, 2024
Baylor Celebrates National STEM Day at Area Schools

Baylor researchers engage students at La Vega ISD, Connally ISD and Waco ISD with hands-on STEM projects.

Nov. 4, 2024
Baylor Faculty Listed Among Top 2% of World’s Most Cited Researchers

Stanford database features 43 current or retired Baylor faculty and postdoctoral researchers on prestigious most-cited list.

Oct. 24, 2024
PoliSci Professor Awarded Grant to Conduct Research on Cyber Defense and U.S. Grand Strategy

Campbell will use award to travel to Washington D.C. to collaborate with scholars and policy makers engaged in the development of U.S. strategy for global cybersecurity.

Oct. 19, 2024
Baylor Biochemistry Researcher Recognized with National ACS Nobel Laureate Signature Award for Graduate Education

Recent chairholder appointee Ivan Korendovych, Ph.D., served as mentor for 2024 student recipient of prestigious national award honoring elite graduate scholars.

Oct. 16, 2024
Baylor Engineers Unveil Breakthrough in Ultra-Clean Biofuel Technology

New Swirl Burst injector achieves near-zero emissions and high efficiency with glycerol/methanol blends, offering cost-effective solutions for sustainable energy.

Oct. 15, 2024
Baylor Researcher Explores Ocean Moon of Jupiter Through Innovative Machine-Learning Approach

Geosciences Ph.D. candidate uses machine learning to map the seafloor of one of Jupiter’s largest moons.

Our Research Commitment

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Campaign

Give Light, the philanthropic campaign for Baylor's future, provides significant endowed funding that fueled Baylor's R1 achievement will facilitate continued research growth across campus.

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Endowed Faculty Positions

Through the creation of new endowed faculty positions, including 17 endowed chairs in areas that support growth in research initiatives, Baylor supports high-level teaching and discovery.

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Campaign Donors

The Baylor Family is united in support of Baylor's distinct role as the preeminent Christian research university.