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Baylor University Holds Spring Commencement Ceremonies May 17-18

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (May 13, 2013) - "Do not face the future with timidity nor with fear. Face it boldly, courageously, joyously." These words of former Baylor University President Samuel Palmer Brooks will be in the minds of Baylor students as they mark the completion of their studies during spring commencement exercises on May 17-18. Baylor President Ken Starr will preside over the three ceremonies, which will be held at the Ferrell Center, 1900 S. University Parks Drive.

Baylor Graduates, Current Seniors Selected to Receive Prestigious Fulbright Scholarships

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (May 3, 2013) - Two Baylor University graduates and two current Baylor seniors have been selected to receive the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship - the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government. The latest Fulbright recipients bring the number of Baylor students and/or graduates who have received the prestigious honor since 2001 to 36.

Baylor alum concludes nine seasons on ‘The Office’ with series finale tonight

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Eight years ago this spring — while this fall’s incoming college freshmen were finishing up fourth grade — NBC debuted a new sitcom based on a British hit. Tonight, The Office signs off with its series finale, finishing its run as one of the signature comedies of the last decade. With it, we say goodbye [...]

Young Women Hold the Key to Success of Sunless Tanning, Baylor Researcher Finds

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Baylor University Researcher Finds Earliest Archaeological Evidence of Human Ancestors Hunting and Scavenging

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

A recent Baylor University research study has shed new light on the diet and food acquisition strategies of some the earliest human ancestors in Africa. Beginning around two million years ago, early stone tool-making humans, known scientifically as Oldowan hominin, started to exhibit a number of physiological and ecological adaptations that required greater daily energy expenditures, including an increase in brain and body size, heavier investment in their offspring and significant home-range expansion. Demonstrating how these early humans acquired the extra energy they needed to sustain these shifts has been the subject of much debate among researchers.

Q&A with Baylor University Fulbright Recipient Taylor Kohn

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (May 3, 2013) - Taylor Kohn, a senior University Scholar from Wichita, Kan., is one of four Baylor students and recent graduates who have been selected to receive the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship. As a Fulbright recipient, Kohn will pursue his master of philosophy degree in instrumentation at the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom.

Q&A with Baylor University Fulbright Recipient Randall Fowler

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (May 3, 2013) - Baylor University alumnus Randall Fowler of Abilene, Texas, is one of four Baylor students and recent graduates who have been selected to receive the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship. Fowler received the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) and will spend the 2013-2014 academic year teaching English in Jordan.

Q&A with Baylor University Fulbright Recipient Leigh Ann Ganzar

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (May 3, 2013) - Baylor University alumna and current graduate student Leigh Ann Ganzar of Littleton, Colo., is one of four Baylor students and recent graduates who have been selected to receive the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship. A 2011 Baylor biology graduate and current master's candidate in community health education (MPH), Ganzar received the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) and will spend the 2013-2014 academic year in Brazil teaching English to university students.

Q&A with Baylor University Fulbright Recipient Brent Salter

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (May 3, 2013) - Brent Salter, a senior international studies and journalism major from Bulverde, Texas, is one of four Baylor students and recent graduates who have been selected to receive the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship. Salter received the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) and will spend the 2013-2014 academic year teaching English at a university in Moldova.

Baylor's Film and Digital Media Presents 14th Annual Black Glasses Film Festival

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (April 29, 2013)--The 14th annual Black Glasses Film Festival will screen films directed and created by students from film and digital media division of Baylor's College of Arts & Sciences.

Outstanding Students in Arts & Sciences for 2012-2013

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Sixty students from the College of Arts & Sciences were recognized as "Outstanding Students" in their major fields of study at Baylor's 2013 Academic Convocation on April 19.

William Bellinger Named Cornelia Marschall Smith Professor of the Year

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. William H. Bellinger Jr., chair and professor of religion and The W. Marshall and Lulie Craig Chair of Bible, has been named the 2013 Cornelia Marschall Smith Professor of the Year.

Finalists Selected for Baylor's $250,000 Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (April 18, 2013) - Three preeminent scholar/teachers from the University of Missouri, New York University and Universith of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have been selected as finalists for Baylor University's 2014 Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching, the only national teaching award - with the single largest monetary reward of $250,000 - presented by a college or university to an individual for exceptional teaching. The winning professor will be announced by Baylor in spring 2014.

Baylor Response to Tragic Events in City of West

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

The explosions Wednesday night in West have shocked and saddened us all. We are eager to be of assistance. LATEST BAYLOR UPDATE: 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2013: Blood Drive TODAY on the Baylor Campus

Older People May Be at Greater Risk for Alcohol Impairment than Teens, According to Baylor Study

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (April 11, 2013) -- An acute dose of alcohol may cause greater impairment in coordination, learning and memory in the elderly than in young people, according to a study by Baylor University.

Chair of Baylor's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Is Named Chair of the Council of Graduate Departments of Psychology

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (April 11, 2013) -- Jim Diaz-Granados, Ph.D., chair of the department of psychology and neuroscience in Baylor University's College of Arts & Sciences, has been named chair of the Council of Graduate Departments of Psychology (COGDOP), a national organization.

Winners of the 2013 Baylor Student Literary Awards

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Eight Baylor students received honors and more than $750 in cash prizes April 3 in the 2013 Student Literary Awards, held in conjunction with the annual Beall Poetry Festival at Baylor.

Proximity to Coal-Tar-Sealed Pavement Raises Risk of Cancer, Study Finds

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (March 28, 2013)- People living near asphalt pavement sealed with coal tar have an elevated risk of cancer, according to a study in the journal Environmental Science and Technology. Much of this calculated excess risk results from exposures in children, age six or younger, to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from the sealant.

Martin Museum of Art Hosts Baylor Art Student Exhibition

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (March 26, 2013) - On March 28, the Martin Museum of Art will open its annual Baylor Art Student Exhibition, which will feature 85 works created by the university's students. The exhibition will run through April 17 and will be located in the museum's Gallery I & II at the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center, 60 Baylor Ave.

Baylor Epidemiologist Testifies Before Congressional Subcommittee on Gulf War Illness

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (March 15, 2013) A Baylor university epidemiologist testified Tuesday before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on the care provided to veterans of the Gulf War.

Baylor University Announces Establishment of "RG3" Quarterback Scholarship

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

AUSTIN, Texas (March 12, 2013) - Celebrated Baylor University alumnus, Washington Redskins quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III was honored today by both the Texas Legislature and his alma mater, which announced the establishment of the Robert Griffin III (RG3) Quarterback Scholarship during "RG3 Day" at the State Capitol.

Associated Baptist Press: Baptist named to White House post

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Mar. 13, 2013 Melissa Rogers, who holds a 1988 bachelor's in history from Baylor, has been appointed special assistant to the president and director of the Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

Baylor Model United Nations Team Excels at Security Council Simulation

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Baylor's Model United Nations team performed well at the inaugural Howard Payne Model UN Security Council simulation.

Grown Children of Divorced Parents Are More Likely to Switch Religions or Pull Away from Organized Religion

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0600

WACO, Texas (March 5, 2013) -- Adults whose parents were divorced are more likely to switch religions or disassociate themselves from institutional religions altogether -- but growing up in a single-parent family does not have any effect on private religious life, including praying, according to a study by a Baylor University sociologist.

DeBakey Medical Foundation Expands Medical Humanities Scholarship at Baylor University with Generous Gift

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

WACO, Texas (Feb. 21, 2013) - During a special campus ceremony today, Baylor University accepted a $500,000 gift from the DeBakey Medical Foundation to expand the Michael E. DeBakey, Selma DeBakey and Lois DeBakey Endowed Scholarship in Medical Humanities. With this gift, the Foundation has invested $1 million in the DeBakey Scholarship fund, which was established in 2009.

Baylor University and Tufts University Will Examine Innovative Boy Scout Program to Determine Long-Term Effect

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

WACO, Texas (Feb. 18, 2013) -- A study to examine whether and how Boy Scout programs affect the character, health and academic achievement of youths -- as well as their contribution to community and democracy -- will be launched in September by Baylor University's Institute for Studies of Religion and Tufts University's Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development.

Shared Activities -- Especially Sports -- Are 'Game Changers' for Father-Daughter Relationships, Baylor Study Finds

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

WACO, Texas (Feb. 19, 2013) -- The most frequent turning point in father-daughter relationships is shared activity -- especially sports -- ahead of such pivotal events as when a daughter marries or leaves home, according to a study by Baylor University researchers.

Journalism professor named to national industry ethics board

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600

As a leading Christian institution of higher education, it makes sense that Baylor would be recognized as a leader when it comes to ethics in the field. That has proven to be the case, whether it's Baylor alumni serving as high-ranked ethics officials or Baylor programs being lauded by national publications for their focus on [...]

Going Along Means Getting Along -- and That's Not Always Good, Baylor Study Finds

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

WACO, Texas (Feb. 6, 2013) -- Caving in to social pressure -- such as saying that you love a movie because friends do -- makes for good vibes about being part of a group and can produce more of the same conduct, according to a Baylor University sociological study. The finding has implications for people ranging from philanthropists to gangs, researchers said.

Baylor Sophomore Student Presents Medical Research at National Conference

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

WACO, Texas (Feb. 6, 2013) - Among the featured speakers at this year's Academic Surgical Congress in New Orleans is Tara Hutchison, a sophomore biology student and cadet in Baylor's Army ROTC program.

Baylor Welcomes Robert Foster Cherry Award Winner for Spring Semester

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Communications, (254) 710-6275 WACO, Texas (Jan. 29, 2013) - Baylor University welcomed Brian P. Coppola, Ph.D., who will teach in residence at Baylor this spring as the 2012 recipient of the Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching, to the Baylor community during a Jan. 30 luncheon held in his honor.

Baylor Lecture Series in Mathematics Hosts MIT Professor

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600

WACO, Texas (Jan. 30, 2013) - Gilbert Strang, Ph.D., who has taught in Boston since he joined the mathematics faculty of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1962, will make two presentations in Waco as part of the Baylor Lecture Series in Mathematics that begins Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013.

English major is inaugural recipient of Baylor scholarship created by staff members

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600

Mira Benthul, a freshman English major from Lorena, Texas, is the inaugural recipient of the Baylor University Staff Endowed Scholarship.

Build a Better 'Bot at the Mayborn Museum Complex

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600

WACO, Texas (January 24, 2013) - In science fiction, robots look like R2D2. In stores, they look like vacuum cleaners and robotic pets. A new traveling exhibit called Robots + Us at the Mayborn Museum Complex will allow museum visitors to compare sci-fi fantasies of robots with today's technical realities and to explore why it's so hard to build human-like robots. The exhibit will be on display Jan. 26 through April 28.

Brotherly Love and the Super Bowl: Win or Lose, Rival Coaches/Brothers Stand to Benefit Healthwise if They Stay Close Over Time

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600

WACO, Texas (Jan. 24, 2013) -- Siblings who are close as adults -- like brothers/head coaches Jim Harbaugh and John Harbaugh, who will clash in the Super Bowl on Feb. 3 -- are less likely to be depressed and have higher blood pressure over the long haul, says a Baylor University researcher. But in the short term -- come Feb. 3, when the two face off in the Super Bowl -- both men almost certainly will have racing pulses and pounding hearts. One is bound to end up disappointed, sportsmanship and brotherly love aside. But how their relationship plays out in their golden years will be at least partly due to their dad's example, says Mark Morman, Ph.D., a professor of communication in Baylor's College of Arts & Sciences.

Baylor geology prof featured in AMNH documentary

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600

The short documentary embedded below explains how scientists work to re-create what an environment may have looked like thousands, even millions of years ago. Baylor's own Dr. Daniel Peppe, an assistant geology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, is heavily featured in the documentary, which is currently playing at the American Museum of [...]

Baylor named among nation's best colleges for African Americans

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0600

For 20 years, M. Clayton & Associates has studied colleges and universities across the United States, seeking to find institutions committed to helping African American students graduate. From more than 800 schools nationwide, they've published a list of the "88 Best Colleges for African Americans" -- a list that includes Baylor University. To make the [...]

Baylor University Recruits Prominent Cancer Researcher with $4.2 Million Grant From CPRIT

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600

WACO, Texas (Dec. 17, 2012) - World-renowned chemist, John L. Wood, PH.D., has been named by Baylor University as The Robert A. Welch Distinguished Professor of Chemistry. His appointment is made possible in part by a $4.2 million grant from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).

Low pH Levels Can Eliminate Harmful Blooms of Golden Algae, One Cause of Massive Fish Kills, Baylor University Researchers Find

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600

WACO, Texas (Dec. 20, 2012) --Baylor University researchers are one step closer to understanding the algae that causes a substantial number of fish deaths in more than 18 states.

Twitter Use by Student Athletes Can Be a Hit -- Or a Misstep

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600

WACO, Texas (Dec. 14, 2012) -- With a single social-media misstep, student-athletes could lose athletic eligibility or a scholarship. But that's not stopping them from using Twitter - sometimes even during games, when they may see harsh criticism of their performances from fans, according to a study conducted by Baylor University and Clemson University researchers.

Dr. Beverly Roberts Gaventa Appointed Distinguished Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Baylor University

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600

WACO, Texas (Dec. 11, 2012) - Baylor University Executive Vice President and Provost Elizabeth Davis, Ph.D., has announced the appointment of Beverly Roberts Gaventa, Ph.D., as Distinguished Professor of New Testament Interpretation in the department of religion at Baylor University. Dr. Gaventa currently serves as Helen H.P. Manson Professor of New Testament Literature and Exegesis at Princeton Theological Seminary, where she has taught for 21 years. She will join Baylor beginning in fall 2013.

Baylor Model United Nations Team Recognized at National Conference

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0600

WACO, Texas (Dec. 5, 2012) - Members of Baylor University's award-winning Model United Nations team received recognition for their exemplary performance in the American Model United Nations Conference in Chicago Nov. 16-20, 2012.

Qu4rtets Art Exhibition Inspired by T.S. Eliot's "Four Quartets"

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600

WACO, Texas (Nov. 27, 2012) - Man's relationship with time, the universe and the divine are common themes in T.S. Eliot's set of poems, "Four Quartets." Distinguished Japanese-America artist Makoto Fujimura and Boston-based artist and teacher Bruce Herman have collaborated to produce a new body of paintings in response to Eliot's "Four Quartets."

Baylor University Geologist Dr. Steven Driese Named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600

WACO, Texas (Nov. 29, 2012) - Steven Driese, Ph.D., professor and chair of the department of geology at Baylor University's College of Arts & Sciences, has been named a 2012 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Election as a Fellow is an honor bestowed upon AAAS members by their peers.

Baylor Scholar Completes First Translation of New Testament from Jesus' Primary Language into Arabic

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600

WACO, Texas (Nov. 8, 2012) - A former monk/civil engineer/business manager, who now teaches Arabic at Baylor University, has translated the New Testament for the first time into Arabic -- one of the fastest-growing languages on Twitter -- directly from what most scholars believe was Jesus' primary language.

Baylor University Master's Student Wins Prestigious Environmental Science Award

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600

WACO, Texas (Nov. 12, 2012) - Baylor University continues to gain recognition for its excellence in research as Lauren Kristofco, an environmental science graduate student, receives the 2012 Jeff Black Fellowship from the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) and EA Engineering. The award was presented on Nov. 11 at SETAC's 33rd Annual Meeting in Long Beach, Calif.

Baylor Psychology Professor Helen Benedict Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Helen E. Benedict, Ph.D., a professor and director of clinical training in the department of psychology and neuroscience at Baylor University, has been named the recipient of the annual Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award by the Texas Psychological Association. She will be presented with the award on Nov. 2 at the association's annual awards luncheon.

Baylor University Named to "A" List for Strong Core Curriculum

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (Oct. 11, 2012) - Baylor University is one of only 21 institutions nationwide to earn an "A" for its high-quality core curriculum, according to a report on the state of general education at the nation's colleges and universities from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA).

Environmental Protection Agency honors Baylor junior David Dreier with prestigious award

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (Sept. 21, 2012) - The hustle and bustle of junior year brings on many challenges and new opportunities. For David Dreier, opportunities have flourished into great successes.

Stages of Grief Can Be Likened to a Pinball Machine, According to Model Developed by Baylor University Researcher

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (Sept. 24, 2012) -- Moving through the traditional stages of grief can be as unpredictable as playing a pinball machine, with triggers of grief acting like pinball flippers to send a mourner into a rebound rather than an exit, according to a case study by a Baylor University researcher and a psychologist at Brooke Army Medical Center.

Hitting the Trail: Baylor Environmental Scientist Examines the Spiritual Side of Hiking a Footpath through the Appalachians

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (Sept. 24, 2012) -- When people set out on a 2,180-mile trail, they may be looking for recreation, gorgeous landscapes or an escape from day-to-day existence. But the Appalachian Trail, which passes through 14 states from Georgia to Maine, also has become a modern-day pilgrimage rather than a mere journey through the woods.

Baylor Philosophy Professor Wins Prestigious C.S. Lewis Book Prize

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (Sept. 14, 2012) -- C. Stephen Evans, Ph.D., University Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Baylor University, has won first prize in the C.S. Lewis Book Prize Competition, awarded for the best book published in the philosophy of religion or philosophical theology written for a general audience in the last five years.

Baylor's Martin Museum of Art Hosts Keith Carter Exhibition and Reception

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (Sept. 11, 2012) - Baylor University's Martin Museum of Art will host a photography exhibit by artist Keith Carter. The exhibit, Fireflies, features images reminiscent of childhood memories. Informed by Carter's own imagination-filled days, these images allow the viewer to escape to the stories, dreams, and fantasy worlds of a child's mind.

Speaker List Announced for Fall 2012 Physics Colloquium at Baylor University

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (Sept. 12, 2012) - The department of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences at Baylor University has announced guest speakers for the Fall 2012 Physics Colloquium. Lectures will be given at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays in the Baylor Sciences Building, Room E.125.

Baylor Welcomes Fall Geology 5050 Colloquium Series

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (Sept. 12, 2012) - Creation and evolution, earthquakes, and soil databases are among the topics that Baylor University's department of geology will discuss this fall. The Geology 5050 Colloquium Series begins this Friday Sept. 14.

Baylor University Scientists Build Database for More Accurate and Efficient Soil-based Climate Reconstruction

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (Aug. 21, 2012) - Baylor University scientists are developing a soils database that will help geologists and soil scientists to more quickly and accurately analyze data from fossilized soils to determine and reconstruct ancient climates.

Schools Get Creative with New USDA Lunch Guidelines, Baylor Food Expert Says

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (Aug. 16, 2012) -- New school meal guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture have prompted schools to hire chefs, enlist parents and communities for input, and recruit students to do food tastings, said a Baylor University dietitian and past chair of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics legislative and public policy committee.

Baylor Scientists Review Impact of Geology, Climate on Cichlid Diversification

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (Aug. 15, 2012) - In East Africa, the complex interaction of geologic processes and climatic changes over the past 35 million years have shaped the extraordinary diversification of over 2,000 species of cichlid fish in Lakes Victoria, Malawi, and Tanganyika.

Dean Nordt Announces Realignment of College of Arts & Sciences Leadership Structure and Responsibilities

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The Baylor College of Arts & Sciences been organized into two academic divisions, each under the leadership of a divisional dean.

Environmental science graduate students succeed at conferences

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (August 13, 2012)- Baylor University's environmental science department has a few reasons to celebrate. Several graduate students in the department took home awards at the American Water Resources Association's (AWRA) Summer Specialty Conferences and Regional Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Conference.

Survey Shows Waco, McLennan County Residents Feeling Safer at Night

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (Aug. 9, 2012) - Waco and McLennan County residents are reporting higher rates of feeling safe in their local neighborhoods, according to survey results released today by Baylor University's Center for Community Research and Development (CCRD).

Baylor Senior Is Selected for National Design Competition

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (August 2, 2012) - Being selected as one of only five for any national competition is exciting. Kaylyn Smith has found herself in an even better position, as the competition can help put her career on the fast track while she is still an undergraduate.

Beauty and Brains: Baylor dominates the Miss Texas 2012 pageant

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (July 13, 2012)- Even after winning Miss Texas and continuing the national headline-grabbing success of her alma mater, dubbed the "Year of the Bear", DaNae Couch, B.A. '10, is humble.

Baylor Physicists Contribute to Higgs Boson Findings

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (July 4, 2012) - Baylor University postdoctoral research associate Azeddine Kasmi, Ph.D., will present the latest results on the search for the Higgs boson from the Collider Detector at Fermilab (CDF) experiment at the International Conference on High Energy Physics currently underway in Melbourne, Australia.

Co-director of Baylor's Institute for Studies of Religion Earns 2012 Book of the Year Award from WORLD Magazine

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (June 9, 2012) -- Dr. Rodney Stark, co-director of Baylor University's Institute for Studies of Religion, has received WORLD Magazine's 2012 Book of the Year Award for The Triumph of Christianity: How the Jesus Movement Became the World's Largest Religion.

Baylor student wins scholarship to study abroad in Japan

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (June 20, 2012)- When Baylor senior Brittany Lozano decided that she wanted to study abroad in Japan, she knew that she had to start looking for scholarships to help offset the cost.

Baylor Interior Design Program Awarded Reaccreditation

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (June 8, 2012)- Baylor Interior Design Program Coordinator Dr. Adair Bowen's belief that her program is a strong one has been affirmed by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation. The Accreditation Commission awarded Baylor's program another six years as an accredited interior design institution.

Not Ready to Play Nice: Online Attacks by Presidential Candidates Pose Danger of Inaccuracy for Voters, Baylor Study Finds

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (June 4, 2012) -- As voters increasingly rely on websites of presidential primary candidates for news, they run a risk because candidates' online attacks are not vetted through traditional "watchdog journalists" and other gatekeepers to determine accuracy or fairness, according to a study by Baylor University researchers.

Juveniles Build Up Physical -- but Not Mental -- Tolerance for Alcohol in Baylor Study

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (June 13, 2012) -- Research into alcohol's effect on juvenile rats shows they have an ability to build up a physical, but not cognitive, tolerance over the short term -- a finding that could have implications for adolescent humans, according to Baylor University psychologists.

Sixth Baylor Student Selected to Receive Fulbright Scholarship

Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (May 29, 2012) - Recent Baylor University graduate Elizabeth A. Dratz of Wheat Ridge, Colo., has been selected to receive the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship - the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government. Dratz's selection -the sixth in 2012 for Baylor - brings the number of Baylor students and/or graduates who have received the honor since 2001 to 32.

Martin Museum of Art Opens Permanent Collection Exhibit, Showcases Several Well-known Artists

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (May 24, 2012) - The works of artists who are described as "Fathers" of their media, "most important artist" in their country during their lifetime, as well as contemporary artists whose work is in important national and international collections such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the British Museum in London is on display at Baylor University's on-campus art museum, Martin Museum of Art.

Anger in Disputes Is More About the Climate of the Marriage Than the Heat of the Moment, Baylor Researcher Finds

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (May 18, 2012) -- How good are married couples at recognizing each other's emotions during conflicts? In general, pretty good, according to a study by a Baylor University researcher. But if your partner is angry, that might tell more about the overall climate of your marriage than about what your partner is feeling at the moment of the dispute.

Six Baylor Students, Recent Graduates Selected For Prestigious Fulbright Scholarships

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (May 11, 2012) - Six Baylor University students and recent graduates have been selected to receive the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship - the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government - bringing the number of Baylor students and/or graduates who have received the honor since 2001 to 31.

Baylor Sociology Doctoral Candidate Awarded RAND Funding

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (May 8, 2012) - Sam Stroope, a doctoral candidate in the department of sociology in the College of Arts & Sciences at Baylor University, has been awarded competitive funding to attend the 19th Annual Research ANd Development (RAND Corporation) Summer Institute.

Baylor Grad Wakes from Dreamland to a Dream Come True -- a Tony Nomination

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (May 1, 2012) -- Baylor University graduate and actor Elizabeth A. Davis was startled out of a sound sleep in her New York City brownstone on Tuesday morning by her downstairs neighbor. The neighbor had huge news for Davis -- word that the performer had just been nominated for a Tony Award.

Baylor Apparel Student Chosen for "Project Runway" Inspired Competition

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (April 30, 2012) - One of Baylor's own will participate in a student version of "Project Runway," a reality contest television show featuring designers creating new fashions within time constraints, when Kaylyn Smith, a senior apparel design and product development Baylor student from Austin, travels to Salt Lake City, Utah, for "Project OR."

Baylor Professor Receives Award for Complementary and Integrative Medicine Research

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (April 27, 2012) - Dr. Gary Elkins, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Baylor University, has received the 2012 Complementary and Integrative Medicine Investigator Research Award from the Society of Behavioral Medicine. The award was given in recognition of Dr. Elkins' research into an innovative use of hypnosis for reducing hot flashes among post-menopausal women.

Baylor Philosophy and Religion Departments Celebrate Graduate Student Accomplishments

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (April 25, 2012) - Three graduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences at Baylor University--Blake McAllister, doctoral candidate in philosophy; Kyle Welty, doctoral candidate in religion; and Michael Whitenton, doctoral candidate in religion--were recently recognized for research accomplishments in their fields.

Study of Memory in Mice May Offer Clues to Reverse Cognitive Deficits in People with Neurological Disorders, Baylor University Researcher Says

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (April 25, 2012) --The ability to navigate using spatial cues was impaired in mice whose brains were minus a channel that delivers potassium -- a finding that may have implications for humans with damage to the hippocampus, a brain structure critical to memory and learning, according to a Baylor University researcher.

Baylor Sociology Graduate Student Awarded National Science Foundation Grant

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (April 23, 2012) - Sam Stroope, doctoral candidate in the department of sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Baylor University, has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support his dissertation on community context, gender and health in India.

Baylor's Collins Outstanding Professor Shows Authentic Leadership

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (April 20, 2012) - Every spring since 1994, Baylor University's graduating class has selected one outstanding Baylor professor, and this year's star is Blair Browning, Ph.D., assistant professor of communication studies.

Baylor Doctoral Student Awarded National Science Foundation Fellowship

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (April 11, 2012) -Zack Valdez, doctoral candidate in The Institute of Ecological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (TIE3S) at Baylor University, has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) graduate research fellowship in the geosciences.

Baylor University Research Finds Eagle Scouts Have Positive, Lasting Influence on American Society

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500

WACO, Texas (April 10, 2012) - One hundred years after Arthur Eldred of New York earned the first Eagle Scout Award from the Boy Scouts of America, researchers with Baylor University's Institute for Studies of Religion (ISR) and Program on Prosocial Behavior have released findings from a nationwide, scientific survey that demonstrates the significant, positive impact Eagle Scouts have on society - from holding leadership positions in their workplace and neighborhood to voting and volunteering to protecting the environment and being prepared for emergencies.

Baylor University Institute of Oral History Offers Online Workshop April 11 and 18

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600

An "E-Workshop" on oral history will be offered by Baylor University Institute for Oral History on April 11 and April 18, consecutive Wednesdays.

Baylor Student Places First at Texas State Japanese Speech Contest

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A Baylor sophomore was awarded first place at the 23rd annual Texas State Japanese Language Speech Contest on Saturday, March 10, at Rice University in Houston.

The Hunger Games -- a New Film about an Adolescent Fight-to-the-Death Contest -- Reflects Society's Anxiety about 'Dog-Eat-Dog Capitalism,' Baylor University Culture Critic Says

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The movie The Hunger Games, a story about adolescents in a post-apocalyptic survival contest, opens in theaters March 23 and offers "a perfect tale of apprehension for our time" of financial upheaval and a bleak job market, says a Baylor University culture critic and author.

Baylor German Professor Selected to Attend Fulbright-Sponsored Seminar in Germany

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Jennifer L. Good, Ph.D., associate professor of German in the College of Arts & Sciences at Baylor University, has been selected to attend the 2012 Baden-Württemberg Seminar for American Faculty in German and German Studies this summer at the University of Tübingen in Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Baylor Programs Ranked in U.S. News Grad School Survey

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Baylor University graduate programs in law, business, health disciplines, the sciences and education were among those nationally ranked in the 2013 edition of "America's Best Graduate Schools" as ranked by U.S.News & World Report.

Players Get More Pleasure from Motion-based Video Games, Baylor University Researchers Find

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The newest motion-based video games -- which are more interactive than standard video game systems with gamepads -- are more realistic, give a greater sense of "being there" and are more enjoyable, according to findings by communications studies researchers at Baylor University. An article about their findings, based on two experiments, will appear in the upcoming issue of Presence: Teleoperators and Virtual Environments, an academic journal of MIT Press.

Baylor Students Place in Dallas Regional Japanese Speech Contest

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Three Baylor students were named finalists in the 15th annual Dallas Japanese Speech Contest, hosted by the Dallas Japanese Association and the Japanese Teachers Association of Texas, this month.

Baylor Announces Engaged Learning Group Topics for Fall 2012

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Incoming Baylor University freshmen are invited to apply now for Fall 2012 Engaged Learning Groups (ELGs), which offer a unique living/learning opportunity for incoming students, combining a challenging interdisciplinary academic program with a supportive residence community. Topics for the next round of ELGs are Hispanic Families in Transition, Medical Sciences and Scriptures and Heritage.

Baylor University Receives Patent to Better Analyze Sugar Samples

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Baylor University has received a U.S. patent (U.S. Patent No. 8,026,483) for a process to analyze sugar samples with a novel spectropolarimeter that combines principles of spectroscopy, polarimetry and chemometrics. The process was developed by four Baylor researchers.

Children at Risk for Ingestion of PAHs from Pavement Sealant, Study Finds

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

WACO, Texas (Feb. 13, 2012) - Children living near coal-tar-sealed pavement are likely to receive a far higher dose of carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from incidental ingestion of house dust than do children living near unsealed pavement, and that dose is more than two times higher than the PAH dose children are estimated to receive from food.

Baylor Graduate Student Named Finalist in Nationwide Film Competition

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600

One Baylor student is ready for his close-up. Grant Hall, a master's candidate of communication studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, will join the company of some of the nation's top filmmakers at the annual American Cinema Editors (ACE) Eddie Awards this month as one of three finalists in the ACE Student Editing Competition.

Baylor Geology Department Presents Colloquium Series

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Baylor University's Department of Geology in the College of Arts and Sciences will continue its colloquium series at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 in Room E231 in the Baylor Sciences Building, 101 Bagby Ave, with a lecture by Dr. Rui Zhang called "Quantitative Seismic Interpretation at thin bed resolution with Basis Pursuit Inversion."

Baylor University Honors University of Michigan Chemistry Professor With $250,000 Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Baylor University has named Brian P. Coppola, Ph.D., The Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Chemistry at the University of Michigan, as the 2012 recipient of the Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching, the only national teaching award - with the single largest monetary reward of $250,000 - presented by a college or university to an individual for exceptional teaching.

Where You Vote May Influence How You Vote, Baylor University Researchers Find

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

Passersby who stopped to answer surveys taken next to churches in the Netherlands and England reported themselves as more politically conservative and more negative toward non-Christians than did people questioned within sight of government buildings -- a finding that may be significant when it comes to voting, according to a Baylor University study.

Baylor's Martin Museum of Art "Advances Tradition" of Printmaking

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600

The Martin Museum of Art at Baylor University will host a printmaking exhibition called "Advancing Tradition: Twenty Years of Printmaking at Flatbed Press," from Jan. 21 through March 9. The exhibit will highlight the effect of digital technology and new innovations on traditional printmaking.

Journalism Name Change Reflects Expanded Scope

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

In a move designed to better reflect academic offerings and changes in the profession, the Department of Journalism and Media Arts in Baylor's College of Arts & Sciences has officially become the Department of Journalism, Public Relations and New Media.

Baylor Undergrad Students Get Rare Chance for In-Person Research on Ancient Manuscripts

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Fragments of ancient, rare manuscripts of Greek classical poetry, Greek philosophy and Judeo-Christian Scriptures are being retrieved from papier-mâché-like mummy wrappings on loan to Baylor University -- all part of an international project that is giving undergraduate humanities students a unique opportunity for hands-on research.

Small East Texas Town Branded as Racist after 1998 Hate Crime Has Only Partly Recovered from Unfair Stereotyping, Baylor Researchers Find

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

As the Sept. 21 execution date looms for a man convicted for his role in chaining and dragging a black man to his death, attention again will be focused on the small East Texas town of Jasper. The town, vilified worldwide as racist after the 1998 murder, has only partly recovered from unfair stereotyping, Baylor researchers said.

"Christianity, Politics and Power" Will Be the Subject of Lecture by Sociologist James Davison Hunter at Baylor on Sept. 22

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Sociologist and author James Davison Hunter will speak on "Christianity, Politics and Power" at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at Baylor University's Bennett Auditorium.

Personal Memories of 9/11: We May Be Confident, But Not Necessarily Accurate

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The details of where you were and what you were doing when you learned about the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, are stamped indelibly into your memory, vivid as a photograph. Or are they? No, says Charles Weaver, Ph.D., professor of psychology and neuroscience at Baylor University.

Husband-wife professors spend their summer overseas in research and service

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500

What did you do with your summer? Some Bears hosted send-off parties for Baylor students. Some took the Baylor name abroad, as tourists or on mission trips. Some served their families in time of need, while others racked up academic honors. One husband-wife faculty team went overseas on two very different projects. Music lecturer Dr. [...]

Baylor one of just 19 schools nationwide to earn an 'A' for its core curriculum

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

A recent survey found that 70% of Americans believe colleges should require their students to take basic courses in core subjects. Yet one report found that fewer than 2% of colleges and universities in the U.S. require even six of the top seven core subjects (composition, literature, foreign language, U.S. government/history, economics, math, and science). [...]

St. Louis American: Sociologist studies impact of education on religion

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

St. Louis American, Aug. 25, 2011 Article about the research of Samuel Stroope, a Baylor doctoral student in sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences, who found that regardless of a person's educational background, he or she is less likely to approach the Bible in a literal word-for-word fashion when surrounded by a greater number of church members who went to college.

Biblical Recorder: Study: Bible reading changes views

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Biblical Recorder, Aug. 19, 2011 Article on Baylor sociology doctoral candidate Aaron Franzen's findings from the Baylor Religion Survey that frequency of Bible reading is one of the most powerful predictors of attitudes on moral and political issues.

Waco Tribune-Herald: Baylor's Martin Museum goes big with 2 new exhibits

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Waco Tribune-Herald, Aug. 25, 2011 Large-scale images in works by a pioneering graphic designer from Utah and a Fort Worth painter who magnifies miniature household objects go on display at Baylor University's Martin Museum of Art. (SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED TO READ FULL TEXT)

Obama: Our 22nd Greatest President?

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

New Psychology Class Encourages Students to Think Positive

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Students enrolled in Baylor University's newly developed psychology class will focus on an often overlooked aspect of psychology this fall: Positivity.

Texas Independent Film Network and Baylor Film and Digital Media Present Fall Film Series

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Baylor University's division of film and digital media will host a showing of the 2010 documentary "Echotone" from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, in Room 101 of Castellaw Communications Center on the Baylor campus.

Martin Museum of Art Presents McRay Magleby Silkscreen Posters and Ann Ekstrom Oil Paintings

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The Martin Museum of Art at Baylor University will present a new gallery exhibit featuring the works of famed graphic design artist McRay Magleby and oil painter Ann Ekstrom beginning Aug. 30.

Texas poet laureate and state artist for 2012 share Baylor ties

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Did you know that the state of Texas annually appoints a poet laureate, state musician, state two-dimensional artist and state three-dimensional artist? Interestingly, two of the Texas Legislature’s four honorees for 2012 have Baylor ties. The 2012 poet laureate, Jan Seale, attended Baylor in the late 1950s, as did her husband, Carl, BM ’58. A [...]

Baylor Scientists Develop New Approaches to Predict the Environmental Safety of Chemicals

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Baylor University environmental researchers have proposed in a new study a different approach to predict the environmental safety of chemicals by using data from other similar chemicals.

Finding the Perfect Fit: Baylor University's Apparel Program Explores Body Scanners as Tools for Designing Fashions and Protective Clothing

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

By merely stepping into a darkened booth, gripping a couple of handles and pushing a "trigger," you one day may be able to virtually try on garments and find the perfect fit -- all without a glance in a mirror. The procedure, which uses a body scanner, is being explored by Baylor University's family and consumer sciences department as the high-tech future for clothing design.

Baylor Researcher to Study Air Pollution, Asthma Exacerbation in Fort Worth Area School District

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

A new study by Baylor University environmental researchers will look at asthma rates, regional air contaminants, pollution source and contaminant particle size in a Tarrant county school district near Fort Worth.

Reality TV Mom Isn't Down for the Count, Despite Cancellation of Her Television Show, Baylor Journalism Researcher Predicts

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Reality TV mom Kate Gosselin's show has been canceled, but the single mother of eight is masterful at re-inventing herself and will weather the setback -- in large part because of her savvy with social media, predicts a Baylor University expert on image repair.

President's Scholarship Initiative passes $20 million mark

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Just six months after its launch, The President’s Scholarship Initiative -- a three-year, $100-million drive to fund endowed scholarships for Baylor students -- has passed the $20 million milestone. The Baylor family has responded well to President Ken Starr's challenge, working to support Baylor students and ease the financial burden of higher education for our [...]

Baylor University Hosts Robert Foster Cherry Award Recognition Luncheon

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Baylor University will honor Dr. Edward Burger, the recipient of the 2010 Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching at a recognition luncheon from 12:15 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, in the Cashion Academic Center, Room 500, in the Hankamer School of Business.

Baylor, NSF, SEPM to Host Geology Research Conference at Petrified Forest National Park

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Baylor University along with the National Science Foundation and the Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) are sponsoring a combined field and research conference Sept. 21-26 at the Petrified Forest National Park near Holbrook, Ariz. that will address several key questions relating to fossilized soils called paleosols and soil surface systems.

Martin Museum of Art's Fall Exhibitions Open with a Variety of Art

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The Martin Museum of Art kicks off the fall semester with two exhibitions featuring some wildly diverse media.

Survivors and Witnesses of Lynching Tell of Fear, Faith and Forgiveness

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

In video and audio recordings being transcribed by Baylor University students and to be archived at Baylor, more than 70 other people recounted how they narrowly escaped lynching, witnessed it or lived in fear of it.

Constitutional Law vs. Congressional Politics: What America's Founding Fathers Did Not Anticipate

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

With the federal holiday of Constitution Day -- Friday, Sept. 17 -- on the horizon, contemporary constitutional politics in the free exercise of religion is a topic for reflection by Dr. Jerold Waltman, R.W. Morrison Professor of Constitutional Studies at Baylor.

WDEF-TV: Lee University Introduces New English, Theatre, Math and Chemistry Professors (In the news)

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

New assistant professor Daniel Buck earned his Master of Fine Arts degree from Baylor where he also taught Theatre Appreciation, Acting for Non-majors and Acting: Shakespeare.

The Biology of Sin: Baylor Researcher Explores the Biological Basis of Sinful Behavior

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Matthew Stanford, professor of psychology and neuroscience, College of Arts and Sciences at Baylor, discusses the fact that biological predispositions do play a role in behavior which the Bible defines as sinful, while emphasizing the authority of God and the abundant grace God has for those struggling with habitual sin.

Baylor University Assistant Professor Will Be Recognized for Her Photos of the Homeless

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

On Sunday, Sept. 19, Mission Waco and the Church Under the Bridge will host the educational/prayer Walk for the Homeless, recognizing Susan Mullally's work and those who shared their life stories with her.

U.S News and World Report: Culture Wars: Why It's Gay Marriage Now and Prohibition Then (In the news)

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Baylor history professor Barry Hankins discusses how religious groups take a central role in the culture wars, which Hankins details in his new book "Jesus and Gin: Evangelicalism, the Roaring Twenties and Today's Culture Wars".

Waco Tribune-Herald: Baylor professor's new book connects preacher scandals, hot-tempered religious debates from our times to Roaring 20s (In the news)

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Baylor history professor Barry Hankins' book "Jesus and Gin: Evangelicalism, the Roaring Twenties and Today's Culture Wars," was published this month.

KWTX-TV: Foods To Cool You Down (In the news)

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

VIDEO LINK. Dr. Suzy Weems, chair of the department of family and consumer sciences, College of Arts and Sciences at Baylor, is interviewed about how eating spicy foods can actually cool you down.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Book Review: Jesus and Gin: Evangelicalism, the Roaring Twenties and Today's Culture Wars by Barry Hankins (In the news)

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Author Barry Hankins is a Baylor history professor.

Baylor Department of Mathematics To Open Specialized Technology Classroom

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Baylor University's department of mathematics is taking a lemon and making it into lemonade with the construction of a new specialized learning space, the Mathematics Technology Classroom.

Baylor University Leads Coalition to Aid Parents and Professionals in Meeting Children's Needs

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Baylor University, Klaras Center Early Childhood Intervention and Smart Start Childcare Association will send a team of four people to be trained in the Touchpoints® approach -- designed to help parents and professionals meet the needs of young children -- in Austin in late September.

Baylor Bears with Theater Careers Grab the Spotlight in New York City

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

A Baylor University theatre graduate and a member of Baylor Communication in New York have been nominated for New York Innovative Theatre awards for their performances in leading roles in New York City.

Broadway World: Burning Coal Presents Staged Reading of THE RIVER NUN, 10/4(In the news)

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Playwright, actress and director Chris Cragin earned her BFA in directing from Baylor in 2005.

KWTX-TV: Hot Flashes and Hypnosis(In the news)

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

VIDEO LINK INCLUDED: story about the hypnotic relaxation therapy research of Dr. Gary Elkins, professor of psychology and neuroscience, College of Arts and Sciences at Baylor.

News8Austin: Lake Waco Wetlands goes dry for improvements (In the news)

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

VIDEO LINK INCLUDED: story about a planned drawdown at the Lake Waco Wetlands quotes Dr. Marty Harvill, senior lecturer of biology, College of Arts and Science at Baylor.

Milenio.com: Los 152 sin identidad en la morgue de Tucson (in the news)

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

An online Mexico news site focuses on the work of Dr. Lori Baker, associate professor of anthropology, forensic science and archaeology, College of Arts and Sciences at Baylor, who used DNA samples to help identify immigrants who have died crossing the border and reunite the remains with their family members.