"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord." ✨ Merry Christmas, Baylor Family!!!

The perfect background music for your family Christmas celebration? "A Baylor Christmas"! 🐻🎄🎶 Available in its entirety on YouTube: youtu.be/by96KuDR5v8

"Ultimately, peace is far more than tranquility. Peace is a gift from God that comes from embracing the Prince of Peace." ✨ Advent Devotional Day 25, written by Truett Seminary Dean Todd Still: alumni.web.baylor.edu/advent/2025-...

"We are surrounded daily by reminders that hate is strong and mocks the song of peace, but God's peace is enduring even in the darkest of times." ✨ Advent Devotional Day 24, written by Baylor Libraries' Sha Towers: alumni.web.baylor.edu/advent/2025-...

"It's the most wonderful time of the year!" 🐻🎄

"How often do we forget that in order to shine a light in this world and live our lives as a testament to Christ, we must first draw near to Him?" ✨ Advent Devotional Day 23, written by VP for Advancement Jason Diffenderfer: alumni.web.baylor.edu/advent/2025-...

"Today, we boldly give thanks to God for the gift of salvation through Christ -- the 'good news that will cause great joy for all the people.'" — A Christmas message from President Livingstone: bit.ly/48N2MT3

Baylor University offices & most facilities will be closed for Christmas from Dec. 22-Jan. 4. We will reopen on Jan. 5, and spring semester classes will begin on Jan. 20. More holiday info regarding Baylor offices, facilities & public attractions: news.web.baylor.edu/news/story/2...

"One of the most appealing parts of Advent season for me is the promise of peace. ... The focus of peace during Advent draws so many of us who are worn, weary, and in need." ✨ Advent Devotional Day 22, written by Baylor Social Work's Dr. Luci Ramos Hoppe: alumni.web.baylor.edu/advent/2025-...

"I have said this to you so that in me you may have PEACE. In the world you face persecution, but take courage: I have conquered the world!" ~ John 16:33

CONGRATULATIONS, #BU25!! 🎓💚💛 Congrats, December grads, on all your accomplishments; best of luck wherever you fling your green & gold next!

"As we Advent pilgrims look to the Nativity, we remember that our Way is a Person. The path of life isn’t finally a route of our own making, but a relationship." ✨ Advent Devotional Day 21, written by Baylor Medical Humanities' Dr. Jason Whitt: alumni.web.baylor.edu/advent/2025-...

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"As we journey toward the celebration of Christ’s birth, we are reminded that we live in the tension of the interval. Christ has come, and Christ will come again." ✨ Advent Devotional Day 20, written by Baylor Theatre Chair Dominic Yeager: alumni.web.baylor.edu/advent/2025-...

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Not long ago, Mahala's focus was on finishing her Baylor Nursing degree. Then her son was born 13 weeks early, and her firefighter husband suffered severe injuries at work. Incredibly, both are fine now -- and Saturday, Mahala will become a #BaylorGrad: www2.baylor.edu/baylorproud/...

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Celebrating our December #BaylorGrad candidates this weekend! 🐻🎓 🎓: carly.fell on IG 📸: Golden.Graduates on IG

#BaylorGrad weekend is here! 🎓🎉💚💛 Can't make it to Waco to cheer on your grad? We're live-streaming December ceremonies this weekend! Find those links, plus all the other Commencement details you might need: ➡️ baylor.edu/commencement

Yesterday’s the past. Tomorrow’s the future. Today is a gift. 💚💛 Fall 2025 at Baylor, in 30 seconds:

"This is our place in the story: bonded to Jesus through obedience, love, and joy, his joy making our joy complete. All the while steeped in God’s boundless love." ✨ Advent Devotional Day 19, written by the Baylor School of Music's Dr. Maria Monteiro: alumni.web.baylor.edu/advent/2025-...

Wishing “Merry Christmas” to the more than 4 million drivers traveling by Baylor on I-35 this month! 🐻🎄

What are your top 3 best movies to watch at Christmas time? 🤔🎄📺

Top-10 nationally for the third straight year. 🏆 No. 1 in the Big 12 🤠 No. 1 in Texas 🍎 No. 1 among large private universities #SicEm www2.baylor.edu/baylorproud/...

Baylor's campus is always beautiful -- but it especially shines at Christmas. 🐻🎄✨

"There are times when life does not perfectly align with joy... Yet this psalm reminds us that joy is not dependent on how we feel or what we face." ✨ Advent Devotional Day 18, written by Baylor Business Dean David Szymanski: alumni.web.baylor.edu/advent/2025-...

"Our employers say, 'A Baylor student just looks a little different. They act a little different. "'They're more compassionate. They're very hard-working. They're honest. They have integrity.' That's what we want." 💚💛

Join us on Founders Mall this Wednesday for a special #BaylorChristmas McLane Carillon concert, honoring our December grads! 🔔🎶 All such performances are free; lawn chairs or blankets are suggested for seating.

"Rather than finding joy in the perfection of our holiday plans, we find joy in the imperfection of a manger... In the truth that God is with us." ✨ Advent Devotional Day 17, written by Baylor Law School Dean Jeremy Counseller: alumni.web.baylor.edu/advent/2025-...

💚 "Makes it very easy to learn." 🍎 "Always very kind and helpful!" 💛 "Kept me engaged in a subject I assumed I wouldn't enjoy." Baylor students share what they appreciate most about their professors: bit.ly/3MZ6ro2

'Tis the season to be jolly and spread some #BaylorChristmas cheer! 🎁🎄🎁 If your loved one is part of the Baylor Family, here are a few gift ideas certain to make them light up with joy: www2.baylor.edu/baylorproud/...

"I am thankful that I can praise the Lord and exalt Him for His faithfulness in providing strength, a joyful song, and salvation." ✨ Advent Devotional Day 16, written by Truett Seminary's Dr. Tyshawn Gardner: alumni.web.baylor.edu/advent/2025-...

"A Baylor Christmas" is back! 🐻🎄🎶 The annual concert, featuring students from the Baylor School of Music, will air across Texas and 38 other states during the holidays. Find dates & times for your area here: news.web.baylor.edu/news/story/2...

"Simply having a wonderful Christmastime!" 🎄

"Whatever we face, let us choose to rejoice in the Lord always. Let our hearts overflow with gratitude for His goodness, knowing that we always have a reason to be joyful." ✨ Advent Devotional Day 15, written by Robbins College's Dr. Meredith Quinene: alumni.web.baylor.edu/advent/2025-...

In your presence there is fullness of JOY; in your right hand are pleasures forevermore. ~ Psalm 16:11

"Baylor had such a special role in our love story, it just made sense to fling our green & gold on the big day!" 💚💍💛 Taylor & Aubrie met at Baylor, graduated together in 2023, and got married in October. #SicEm, Mr. & Mrs. Ball!

"Praying with faith involves trusting that God will provide me with clarity & guidance -- for each draft review, every methodological hurdle, and every practice session." ✨ Advent Devotional Day 14, written by Baylor Nursing's Dr. Lorraine Evangelista: alumni.web.baylor.edu/advent/2025-...

One week to our December #BaylorGrad ceremonies! 🐻🎓💚💛 Details on the event, for both grads & guests: baylor.edu/commencement/

"You know Dasher, and Dancer, and Prancer and Vixen..." 🎅🎄🦌

It may represent a challenge accomplished, or a special time in life. #SicEm 🐻 A new class of Bears received their class rings this week. Next up: Graduation!

"The evidence of His existence surrounds us -- all it takes is a step of faith to see it." ✨ Advent Devotional Day 13, written by Baylor Graduate School Dean Michael Young: alumni.web.baylor.edu/advent/2025-...

Equipping ministers to avoid burnout and lead healthy churches over the long haul. ⛪️💖 That's the goal of a new Truett Seminary initiative that will move forward, thanks to a generous Lilly Endowment grant: news.web.baylor.edu/news/story/2...

Tickets are on sale NOW for comedian John Crist at Waco Hall! 🎟️ Grab your tickets today: bit.ly/4iTxld3

It's time to #SicFinals. 📚 Which Baylor study spot was your favorite? www2.baylor.edu/baylorproud/...

Take a quick walk around the Baylor campus with us! 🐻👟 (A great idea for a #SicFinals study break, or just a reminder to get up out of that office chair every once in awhile.)

"As the world continues to sow seeds of distrust, may God strengthen our trust in Jesus Christ who is the same yesterday, today and forever more." ✨ Advent Devotional Day 12, written by Baylor Board Chair Bill Mearse: alumni.web.baylor.edu/advent/2025-...

Good morning, Bears! We know it’s a long day of studying so you can #SicFinals. A reminder to anchor you this week: "For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken." ~ Psalm 62:5-6