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5/20/2013
May 19, 2013
Curt Nichols, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science at Baylor, discusses the "referent power" of a United States president in an article that deals with possible presidential involvement in recent Washington scandals. He said that such power does not work through a command or threat, but rather through influence on those who admire, respect or identify with the President.
Curt Nichols, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science at Baylor, discusses the "referent power" of a United States president in an article that deals with possible presidential involvement in recent Washington scandals. He said that such power does not work through a command or threat, but rather through influence on those who admire, respect or identify with the President.
Faculty in the News
5/20/2013
May 19, 2013
VIDEO INCLUDED: Lori Baker, Ph.D., Baylor professor of anthropology, and her students spent last summer examining the buried bodies of unidentified immigrants in Del Rio, Texas, on behalf of their families. The group is continuing the effort, this time in Falfurrias, Texas.
VIDEO INCLUDED: Lori Baker, Ph.D., Baylor professor of anthropology, and her students spent last summer examining the buried bodies of unidentified immigrants in Del Rio, Texas, on behalf of their families. The group is continuing the effort, this time in Falfurrias, Texas.
5/20/2013
May 19, 2013
In an article discussing the increasing spirituality among the elderly population, Wade Rowatt, Ph.D., Baylor professor of psychology and neuroscience, is quoted on the impact it can have on younger generations.
In an article discussing the increasing spirituality among the elderly population, Wade Rowatt, Ph.D., Baylor professor of psychology and neuroscience, is quoted on the impact it can have on younger generations.
5/20/2013
May 9, 2013
VIDEO INCLUDED: James Ellor, Ph.D., Baylor professor of social work, talks about the potential psychological effects the explosion in West can have on residents.
VIDEO INCLUDED: James Ellor, Ph.D., Baylor professor of social work, talks about the potential psychological effects the explosion in West can have on residents.
Alumni
5/20/2013
May 17, 2013
Expanding on his book "God is Alive and Well: The Future of Religion in America," Gallup Poll Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport, a Baylor alumnus, talks about society's changing views on religion.
Expanding on his book "God is Alive and Well: The Future of Religion in America," Gallup Poll Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport, a Baylor alumnus, talks about society's changing views on religion.
5/20/2013
May 17, 2013
Denny Eakle Terrell, retired U.S. Air Force General, vice-president of administration and finance at Shippensburg University, and Baylor alumna, will speak at a memorial day service in Newburg, Md.
Denny Eakle Terrell, retired U.S. Air Force General, vice-president of administration and finance at Shippensburg University, and Baylor alumna, will speak at a memorial day service in Newburg, Md.
5/20/2013
May 18, 2013
Baylor alumnus Paul L. Foster, president and CEO of Western Refining, Inc., spoke at Texas Tech's school of medicine in El Paso, which was established in his name. He encouraged its first graduates to go above and beyond in their new medical careers.
Baylor alumnus Paul L. Foster, president and CEO of Western Refining, Inc., spoke at Texas Tech's school of medicine in El Paso, which was established in his name. He encouraged its first graduates to go above and beyond in their new medical careers.
5/20/2013
May 19, 2013
Sheila and Walter Umphrey, donors to Baylor's new law center and new football stadium, are being honored Thursday, May 23, by the Beaumont and Orange County American Red Cross chapters for the couple's constant support to the community.
Sheila and Walter Umphrey, donors to Baylor's new law center and new football stadium, are being honored Thursday, May 23, by the Beaumont and Orange County American Red Cross chapters for the couple's constant support to the community.
5/20/2013
May 17, 2013
New Mexico State Rep. Terry McMillan, a Baylor alumnus, was appointed to the Regional Spaceport District of Las Cruces, N.M.
New Mexico State Rep. Terry McMillan, a Baylor alumnus, was appointed to the Regional Spaceport District of Las Cruces, N.M.
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