Baylor in the News – September 6-12, 2020

WACO, Texas (Sept. 13, 2020) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in local and national media stories as they shared their research and expertise on a variety of subjects, including a Baylor study on the effects divorce has on children; and topics on archeology, trafficking, virtual learning and the Behringer Recruiting Lounge.

Sept. 6, 2020

The Dallas Morning News: COVID-19 puts more children and teenagers at risk of sex and labor trafficking

Jessica Peck, DNP, clinical professor at the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing, writes about the dangers and risks of children and teenagers during the pandemic. Peck highlights the importance of recognizing risk factors and how traffickers target vulnerable youth.

Sept. 7, 2020

National Geographic: Scientists raid DNA to explore Vikings’ genetic roots

Davide Zori, Ph.D., assistant professor of history and archaeology, shares thoughts on a study about Viking DNA, the genetic diversity behind their people and the historic and archeological evidence on the Viking culture.

Sept. 9, 2020

Neuroscience News: People Who Were Children When Their Parents Divorced Have Less Oxytocin

A study led by Baylor University found that people who were children when their parents were divorced showed lower levels of the oxytocin “love hormone” when they were adults. Maria Boccia, Ph.D., lead author and professor of child and family studies, shares more information of the motivation behind the study and what the results mean for children of divorced parents.  

Sept. 10, 2020

Waco Tribune-Herald: Behringer gift leads to naming of facility in Baylor's McLane Stadium

The recruiting lounge at McLane Stadium has been named after Todd and Susan Behringer after they donated to support a new Baylor Basketball Pavilion. The Behringer Recruiting Lounge will provide a year-round space for prospective Baylor athletes and their families to meet with Baylor coaches and staff.

KWTX: Area students learning remotely may need to get out of the house to learn, too

Brooke Blevins, Ph.D., Conwell G. Strickland Endowed Chair, associate professor and chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, shares insight into the importance on hands-on learning at home and suggests interactive ways for students to learn subjects such as history.

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