Baylor in the News – August 16-22, 2020

WACO, Texas (Sept. 20, 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 national grant awarded to Baylor psychology and neurology professors, COVID-19 related stories on technology, local businesses and campus protocols; and topics on education, film, history and race.

WACO, Texas (Aug. 23, 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 miracles, COVID-19 related stories on football, business and Baylor prevention strategies; and topics on politics, race, religion and science.  

Aug. 17, 2020

Sic’ Em 365: Transcript: Baylor President Linda Livingstone discusses the Big 12's decision & more

President Linda Livingstone, Ph.D., joined SicEm365 Radio to discuss the decision for the Big 12 to play the 2020 football season and reasoning behind the decision to welcome students back to campus for the Fall semester.

Christianity Today: Joe Biden Campaigns on Faith

Barry Hankins, Ph.D., professor of history and department chair, is quoted in this article about Democratic Presidential Elect Joe Biden and how religion effects his campaign from ads to his position as a Catholic Democrat.

Aug. 18, 2020

EurekAlert: People who feel their lives are threatened are more likely to experience miracles

Baylor sociology Doctoral Candidate Ed Eschler is featured in this article on his study "In the Valley of the Shadow of Death: Insecurity and Miraculous Experiences" which investigates the miraculous experiences and what causes a person to experience them. This article was also featured on Fast Company and Psychology Today.

Christianity Today: White Fragility: The Order of Unity

George Yancy, Ph.D., professor of the social sciences, discusses the book “White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism” by Robin DiAngelo and shares his opinion on how to approach conversations on race.

Aug. 20, 2020

Texas Tribune: As the Texas restaurant industry struggles, so do farmers, truckers and others in the food supply chain

Charles North, Ph.D., economics department chair, shares information on the impact the pandemic has on family-owned restaurants and the outlook for the restaurant industry over the coming months if the pandemic persists.

Aug. 21, 2020

Baylor Connections: President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D.

AUDIO: President Linda Livingstone, Ph.D., goes inside the process of welcoming students back to campus safely, preparing meaningful modes of class instruction both virtually and in-person, readying Baylor’s physical spaces for students and more.

Fox 7 Austin: Baylor University associate professor talks about Biden's speech, previews RNC

VIDEO: Patrick Flavin, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, shares his insight on Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's acceptance and what to expect from the Republican National Convention.

Baptist News Global: Baptist universities making big changes to reopen this week

Jason Cook, vice president for marketing and communications and chief marketing officer, shares information on Baylor’s plans for learning, testing and campus facilities in this article on Baptist universities reopening.

Aug. 22, 2020

Built In: Don’t Haunt Mourners with Targeted Ads

Candi Cann, Ph.D., associate professor of religion, expands on American grieving traditions and its connection to Protestant roots in the U.S. in this article about how Americans cope with grief.

Horse Talk: Hopes high that new riding simulator will benefit children with autism

Baylor scientists and engineers collaborated to evaluate a device that simulates the motion of riding a horse to determine its effectiveness in treating children with autism. Brian Garner, Ph.D., associate professor of mechanical engineering, explains how Baylor faculty members from different disciplines are assessing the devices usefulness from mechanical, psychological and communicative standards. The team has been awarded a grant of nearly $600,000 from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to study the device.

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