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January 5, 2026 at 7:42 PM
"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord." ✨

Merry Christmas, Baylor Family!!!
December 25, 2025 at 6:01 AM
The perfect background music for your family Christmas celebration?

"A Baylor Christmas"! 🐻🎄🎶

Available in its entirety on YouTube:
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December 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"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:

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He Is Our Peace | Advent - December 24, 2025
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you"
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December 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
"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:

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God's Peace Endures | Advent - December 23, 2025
“The mountains may disappear, and the hills may come to an end. But my love will never disappear. My promise of peace will not come to an end,” says the Lord who shows mercy to you.”
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December 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"It's the most wonderful time of the year!" 🐻🎄
December 23, 2025 at 2:02 AM
"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:

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His Presence, Our Peace | Advent - December 22, 2025
The Lord bless youand keep you;the Lord make his face shine on youand be gracious to you;the Lord turn his face toward youand give you peace.”
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December 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
"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
December 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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:

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Baylor Christmas/New Year’s Holiday Hours, Closings
Baylor University celebrates the annual Christmas tree lighting - complete with snow - during Christmas on 5th Street in the heart of the Baylor campus. (Matthew Minard/Baylor University)
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December 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
"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:

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Held by the Prince of Peace | Advent - December 21, 2025
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you."—Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
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December 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"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
December 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
CONGRATULATIONS, #BU25!! 🎓💚💛

Congrats, December grads, on all your accomplishments; best of luck wherever you fling your green & gold next!
December 21, 2025 at 1:05 AM
"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:

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A Traveler’s Path or Pilgrim’s Progress | Advent - December 20, 2025
"You make known to me the path of life;you will fill me with joy in your presence,with eternal pleasures at your right hand."
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December 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
#BaylorGrad 🐻🎓

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December 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
"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:

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Joy Found in Trust | Advent - December 19, 2025
"Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of…
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December 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
#BaylorGrad 🐻🎓

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December 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
#BaylorGrad 🐻🎓

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December 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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:

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Baylor Nursing student experiences two life-changing medical miracles
Every student walking Baylor graduation stages this weekend has proved their resilience in some form or fashion -- but few will have shown the resilience in the months leading up to Commencement as…
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December 19, 2025 at 6:05 PM
#BaylorGrad 🐻🎓

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December 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
#BaylorGrad 🐻🎓

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December 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Celebrating our December #BaylorGrad candidates this weekend! 🐻🎓

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December 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
#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
December 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Yesterday’s the past.
Tomorrow’s the future.
Today is a gift. 💚💛

Fall 2025 at Baylor, in 30 seconds:
December 19, 2025 at 1:02 AM
"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:

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Our Place in God’s Story | Advent - December 18, 2025
"I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete."
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December 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Wishing “Merry Christmas” to the more than 4 million drivers traveling by Baylor on I-35 this month! 🐻🎄
December 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM