Baylor Grad School News

BCU Scholars: Heritage and Scholarship

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

One advantage of graduate study at a major research university with a strong, religious heritage is the opportunity to connect the personal with the professional. Faith is not a requirement, but spiritual pursuits are encouraged, and one program at Baylor that meets at the boundaries of faith and academic pursuits is the BCU Scholars program.

The Baptist College and University Scholar’s Program at Baylor was created in 2008 to meet a growing need in historically Baptist schools. These colleges and universities wanted professors who understood the needs of their students, who understood what it meant to be a person of faith in an academic world. Since Baylor is the only Baptist university offering doctoral degrees in traditional academic disciplines, a partnership was imminent.

Rankings, Part One: Where We Stand

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500

There are so many factors that go into graduate education, sometimes it's hard to know where you stand. This is especially true for graduate programs where reputation, scholarly activity, and student...

Ceremonial Ground-Breaking For New Stadium Slated For Sept. 15

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Ceremony to take place during halftime of Sam Houston State game.

B.U.S. routes changed, service hours extended

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Now, students don't have to worry about being late on account of the Baylor University Shuttle system. The university has implemented a new shuttle schedule that should eliminate many of their travel woes, including an after-hours route for students who stay on campus through the late evening to early morning hours. The red, blue, gold and downtown area shuttle routes have been modified and total service hours extended.

Baylor School of Nursing Professor Chosen for National Council

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (Sept. 7, 2012) - Donna LoSasso, DNP, RN, NNP-BC, an assistant professor at the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON), has been selected by the National Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NANNP) to serve as a council member. Her two-year term will begin in October when she is recognized at the organization's Annual Educational Conference in Palm Springs, Calif.