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Research

5/24/2013
May 23, 2013
VIDEO INCLUDED: A story about the benefits of the Eagle Scout program referenced a study of the history of Eagle Scouts conducted by Baylor University Institute for Studies of Religion and Program on Prosocial Behavior. Study findings from a nationwide, scientific survey showed that Eagle Scouts have a positive impact on their communities, from holding leadership positions in their workplace to protecting the environment to preparing for emergencies.

Baylor in the News

5/24/2013
May 23, 2013
VIDEO INCLUDED: In an effort to offer families closure, a team of Baylor forensic students is working to unearth and identify the remains of what are believed to be undocumented immigrants who died while trying to cross the border.
5/24/2013
May 22, 2013
In an effort to offer families closure, a team of Baylor forensic students led by Lori Baker, Ph. D., a forensic anthropologist in the College of Arts and Sciences, are working to unearth and identify the remains of what are believed to be undocumented immigrants who died while trying to cross the border.
5/24/2013
May 23, 2013
In an effort to relieve its overcrowded nursing school, Baylor University has offered to purchase the Baptist Building in Dallas from the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Faculty in the News

5/24/2013
May 23, 2013
In collaboration with an Irving-based choral group and students, lyricist-poet and Baylor professor of Christian ministry and church music Terry W. York, D.M.A., has begun an anti-bullying effort through song.

Alumni

5/24/2013
May 24, 2013
VIDEO INCLUDED: A one-hour HGTV special called "Fixer Upper" features Baylor alums Chip Gaines (BBA '98) and his wife Joanna Gaines (BA '01), who own a remodeling business, as they help Baylor alums/employees Doug McNamee, (BA '03, MSED '05), assistant athletics director for premium sales and services, and wife Lacy McNamee, (BA '04, MA '06) assistant professor of communication, find and transform a home. If the show goes to series, HGTV will shoot up to 23 more episodes covering homes across Central Texas.
5/24/2013
May 24, 2013
Trey Apffel, Baylor Law School graduate and owner of Apffel Law Firm in League City, Texas, is president-elect of the State Bar of Texas.
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