URSA News

Apr

2019

Baylor Computer Science Gaming Capstone Team Introduces New Video Game During Demo Event

WACO, Texas (April 30, 2019) – Seniors in Baylor University’s department of computer science will debut a video game they developed in the program’s gaming capstone course during an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 3, in Bennett Auditorium (Room 130) in the Draper Academic Building, 1400 S. Seventh St., on the Baylor campus.

Apr

2019

Baylor recognizes undergraduate research award recipients in 11th annual URSA Scholars Week

The Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Achievement (URSA) steering committee has announced the 2019 recipients of the URSA Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Research.

Mar

2019

Baylor Undergraduates to Exhibit Research at Annual Scholars Week Event

WACO, Texas (March 27, 2019) – Research and creative works from hundreds of Baylor students will be on display next week at the annual URSA Scholars Week, a celebration of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Achievement (URSA).

Feb

2019

Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone Announces Appointment of Dr. Nancy Brickhouse as Provost

WACO, Texas (Feb. 27, 2019) – Baylor University has named Nancy W. Brickhouse, Ph.D., as provost following a national search to help lead the institution toward its goal of becoming the next preeminent Christian research university. Dr. Brickhouse will assume her new role May 1.

Feb

2019

Baylor Regents Focus Discussion on Christian Environment, Research Aspirations

WACO, Texas (Feb. 22, 2019) – At its regular February meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents focused the majority of its discussion on the first pillar of the University’s academic strategic plan Illuminate, which focuses on Baylor’s unambiguously Christian educational environment.

Nov

2018

Baylor URSA Researcher Wins Best Presentation Award at Regional Biochemistry Meeting

Baylor junior Emily Ziperman was named Poster Contest Winner for her research poster presentation at A Summer of Research: An Undergraduate Symposium held September 29th on the University of Texas—Dallas campus.

Sep

2018

New Leadership for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Achievement Program

The Baylor Office of the Vice Provost for Research has announced the appointment of two veteran researchers, Dr. Nathan Elkins and Dr. Tamarah Adair, as director and assistant director of the university’s successful Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Achievement—URSA—program.

May

2018

Awards Reception Adds Final Touch to URSA Scholars Week 2018

WACO, Texas (April 26, 2018) – An April 19th awards lunch capped off the 10th annual Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Achievement (URSA) Scholars Week. In the last decade, since 2008 when 101 students participated in “Scholars Day,” Scholars Week has shown continuous growth.

Mar

2018

Baylor Undergraduates to Exhibit Research at Upcoming Scholars Week Event

Along with cheery robins and colorful blossoms, the arrival of spring at Baylor brings Scholars Week, a week-long showcase for research and scholarship of some of Baylor’s most talented and innovative undergraduate students.

Sep

2017

2018 Scholars Week abstract submissions due Feb 21st - Click here to apply to present

Apr

2017

Department of Biochemistry at UTSW Medical Center Research Technician Position Available: Click for details

Feb

2017

SAVE THE DATE: 2017 Scholars Week Keynote Lecture with Dr. Michael Endl

Feb

2017

SAVE THE DATE: 2017 Scholars Week Keynote Reception