Baylor in the News – August 23-29, 2020

WACO, Texas (Aug. 30, 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 workplace productivity, COVID-19 related stories on Baylor safety guidelines, faith during the pandemic and wellness; and topics on sports, politics, religion, health and race.

Aug. 23, 2020

The Washington Post: Donald Trump Jr. and the future of Trumpism: He upended expectations four years ago. What is he now?

Leslie Hahner, professor of communication, shares her thoughts on Donald Trump Jr.’s social media presence and how he uses social media to draw different groups of people to the public conversation.

Aug. 24, 2020

Waco Tribune-Herald: Baylor starts semester with stress on masks, technology, testing

In this article Josh Ward, a senior academic consultant at the Hankamer School of Business’s technology center; Jason Cook, vice president for marketing and communications and chief marketing officer, and others from the Baylor community share information on Baylor’s technological implementations, campus procedures and safety guidelines during the first week of classes.

Boston Herald: Get organized and improve your workplace productivity

In this article about organization and workplace productivity, researchers at Baylor University have discovered that mid-morning breaks were more beneficial than late afternoon breaks.

Aug. 25, 2020

Christianity Today: Even in Times of Crisis, Learning Is Never a Waste of Time

Perry Glanzer, Ph.D., professor of educational foundations and resident scholar with Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion, writes about his spiritual journey through COVID-19, prayer and how learning from the Bible can serve as a guide through fearful times.

Baptist News Global: Your friendly neighbor epidemiologist has an important message for you

Emily Smith, Ph.D., assistant professor of epidemiology, is featured in this article about COVID-19 data and how faith and spirituality don’t have to conflict with science.

Study Finds: Study: Poor diet, not less exercise, is main cause of childhood obesity

This article features research conducted by Samuel Urlacher, Ph.D., assistant professor of anthropology in Baylor’s College of Arts & Sciences and lead author of the study, about poor diets lead to childhood obesity, links to adult obesity and how higher physical and immune activity may reduce energy needed for growth. This study is also featured on Christianity Daily.

Waco Tribune-Herald: Baylor New Testament professor honored

Beverly Roberts Gaventa, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of New Testament Interpretation in the department of religion, is featured in this article for being awarded the Burkitt Medal for Biblical Studies by The British Academy. Roberts Gaventa is one of few Americans to receive the award, which is one of the highest recognitions of any Baylor faculty member.

The Christian Post: Telling the uncomfortable truth about racial reconciliation and the Church's struggle to achieve it

Doug Weaver, Ph.D., professor of Baptist Studies and director of the J.M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies, shares his thoughts racial reconciliation and the church’s role in discussing issues on race in this article about inequality in the wake of police brutality.

Aug. 26, 2020

Fierce Healthcare: What HIPAA law? Study finds future healthcare employees would consider violating privacy laws for cash

Researchers at Baylor in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University and the State University of New York, conducted a study on the HIPAA law and healthcare professionals that would violate the federal privacy regulations for monetary incentives.

WalletHub: 2020’s States with the Most Underprivileged Children

Karen Melton, Ph.D., associate professor of child and family studies and director of Baylor Compassion Initiative, shares the most efficient and effective programs for equalizing opportunity for underprivileged and vulnerable children.

Aug. 27, 2020

The Dallas Morning News: At Baylor, an archive of racial wounds and a source for healing

Baylor University is featured in this article about the HBCU Truth and Reconciliation Oral History Project, founded by the Rev. Steve Miller, which has a film archive of more than 100 stored at Baylor to be posted online and shared with researchers worldwide.

Herald and News: Mattingly: Traditional Catholics watching Biden's actions

Francis Beckwith, Ph.D., professor of philosophy and church-state studies and associate of director of graduate studies, is quoted in this article about Catholic politicians and debates on controversial issues within the community.

Aug. 28, 2020

Baylor Connections: Michelle Cohenour

AUDIO: Michelle Cohenour, Student Success Initiatives director, shares how SSI helps students from a variety of backgrounds become their best self, in and out of class, so they can find holistic success and make the most of their time at Baylor.

EurekAlert: Atheists are more likely to sleep better than Catholics and Baptists

This article about a Baylor study led by Kyla Fergason, senior university scholar, conducted research on the connection between religious affiliation and sleep health. The study was conducted on a population-based sample of 1,501 participants in the Baylor Religion Survey.

ABC 25 Central Texas: Local advertisers feel the effects as sports organizations protest for Jacob Blake

In this article, Mia Moody-Ramirez, Ph.D., professor of journalism and department chair, shares her thoughts on professional athletes protesting police brutality and the importance of speaking up.

Forbes: Escape From 2020: A Case to Separate Sports and Politics For More Fans And Higher Ratings

Kirk Wakefield, Ph.D., the Edwin W. Streetman Professor of Retail Marketing and executive director of Sports Strategy & Sales in Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business, writes about the connection between sports, politics and how national teams can be marketed to target specific audiences.

Aug. 29, 2020

The Washington Post: After Jerry Falwell Jr.’s departure, Liberty University faces questions about faith, power, accountability

Perry Glanzer, Ph.D., professor of educational foundations and resident scholar with Baylor Institute for Studies of Religion, shares insights on the rise of conservatism in religious higher education institutions and how fundamentalist schools have evolved into something much bigger.

ABC 25 Central Texas: Central Texans work to bring overdose awareness to the community

Lilly Ettinger, assistant director of wellness, is quoted in this article about the opioid overdose crisis and how Baylor University is raising awareness through virtual sessions on overdose reversal. Click here for more information on overdose reversal classes and registration.

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