Baylor in the News – Jan. 23-29, 2022
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WACO, Texas (Jan. 30, 2022) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in national and local media stories as they shared their thoughts and expertise on the virtual SAT, how college students should handle credit cards and celebrating great teaching.
Jan. 26, 2022
Baptist Standard: Around the State: DBU students serve at Cornerstone Church
This news roundup features accolades for social work researchers Holly Oxhandler, Ph.D., and Clay Polson, Ph.D., who received a John Templeton Foundation grant to determine religion and spiritual competences in mental health graduate programs, for senior chemistry major Kate Rojales, who has received the Churchill scholarship in mathematics, science and engineering.
Waco Tribune-Herald: Baylor Centennial Collage Concert shows off School of Music talent
Baylor University School of Music is showcasing samples from its student musicians in a Centennial Collage Concert. Gary Mortenson, D.M.A., dean of the School of Music, said the performance will include a wide range of talents.
KXXV: SAT going virtual as many schools make standardized testing optional
This story about the SAT going virtual notes that it will be an improvement for students but will not impact the admissions process for Baylor.
Jan. 27, 2022
NC State University College of Education News: NC State College of Education Distinguished Professor Hollylynne S. Lee Receives Cherry Award for Great Teaching
Hollylynne S. Lee, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Education in NC State’s College of Education, was named recipient of Baylor’s Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching.
NC State University College of Education News: Q&A With Cherry Award Winning Distinguished Professor Hollylynne Lee
Hollylynne S. Lee, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Education in NC State’s College of Education and the recipient of Baylor’s Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching, explains her strategies for successful teaching.
Money Geek: Best Student Credit Cards for Cash Back in 2022
James Robert, Ph.D., Ben H. Williams Professor of Marketing, provides advice to students concerning credit cards.
Money Geek: The Cheapest Home Insurance Companies in 2022
Franklin Potts, Ph.D., associate professor of finance, insurance and real estate discusses the best insurance for homeowners
Jan. 28, 2022
Baylor Connections: Stephen Sloan and Adrienne Cain
AUDIO: Baylor’s Institute for Oral History preserves history through the collection of stories that would otherwise go untold. In this Baylor Connections, Stephen Sloan, director of the Institute and associate professor of history at Baylor, and Adrienne Cain, associate director and lecturer, share more. They explain how oral historians democratize history and offer tips for individuals seeking to preserve the stories of family or friends.
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