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Comms prof becomes BU’s first non-STEM researcher to earn prestigious NSF Career Grant

…e for whom English is not their first language. “We don’t have as many face-to-face visits anymore, and we know the online sphere isn’t going anywhere,” Barrett says. “Even in-person, health care providers are simultaneously utilizing electronic records as they see the patient. How does the patient feel compassion in that? Do providers notice patients’ enhanced needs to develop relationships of trust in these settings and connect emotionally throu…

After 175+ years, here’s what Chapel looks like today at Baylor

…begin to own their own faith.” Many choose to do so in a relational, small-group-style space, utilizing different types of learning and discussion, in a format that builds community and encourages deeper thought about their faith journey. [Hear President Livingstone discuss the new formats on a Fall 2022 episode of Baylor Connections.] The new approach began last year, spurred by insights gleaned from Baylor’s Faith and Character Study, a longitu…

A look back at Baylor’s long history of connections to America’s armed forces

…2018/08/col-althea-williams-once-one-of-the-armys-highest-ranking-women-and-a-baylor-alumna/ More recent Bears in military leadership include: Brigadier General Deydre Teyhen (DPT ’95), commanding general at San Antonio’s Brooke Army Medical Center Brigadier General Stephen Purdy Jr. (BS ’93, MS ’95), commander of the 45th Space Wing, U.S. Space Force Vice Admiral John G. Hannink, Retired, (JD ’94), the U.S. Navy’s highest ranked lawyer from 2018-…

Baylor alum’s ideas lead to NASA contract for building on the Moon

…ly awarded a nearly $60 million NASA contract to research and develop space-based construction systems that support planned exploration of the Moon and beyond. The co-founder and chief technology officer at ICON? Baylor’s Young Alumnus of the Year for 2022, Alex Le Roux (BS ’15). The idea is that ICON’s ability to use 3D-printing for construction — currently being used to build a neighborhood in Georgetown, military training barracks outside Austi…

The ultimate Baylor Family reunion: Recapping #BaylorHomecoming 2022

…arting with Baylor’s Cinematic Recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDpte-mGTN0 The on-campus celebration began early in the week for students, with Monday night’s Homecoming Worship service (presented by Vertical Ministries) and Tuesday night’s Dinner with the Livingstones (featuring free food truck fare for all students).   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Baylor University (@bayloruniversity) Thursday night featured Mass Meeting…

Baylor Alumni’s new program looks to connect ‘Bears in the Wild’

…but one thing we have in common is a love for the green and gold! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W75yJk62uDY As humorously depicted above by Chet Garner (JD ’06), host of PBS’ The Daytripper, Baylor Alumni’s new “Bears in the Wild” expedition offers fun ways for Bears to connect with other Bears in any locale. That connection may look like lunch with a new grad, a watch party for the big game, attendance at a Baylor event, or a quick photo with…

#BaylorHomecoming week is here!

…he 50-year class reunion, Singspiration, the Royal & Pure Homecoming Stroll-Off, Bonfire, Pep Rally and Extravaganza. Saturday opens with the nation’s largest collegiate Homecoming Parade, followed by Baylor football hosting Kansas at 11 a.m. at McLane Stadium (limited tickets are still available!). In addition to the main events listed above, various schools and departments are hosting open houses and alumni gatherings; check the Homecoming calen…

Collins renovation offers alumni a special chance to leave their mark

…e from 7th Street (seen in the rendering above), renovated rooms, a faculty-in-residence suite, and a grand lobby in which students can gather. To mark this historic renovation, former Collins residents are invited to share their favorite memories and moments from their time living in the hall. Those submissions will be literally integrated into the renovation itself to preserve the stories of the students who helped shape its legacy. [Click here…

‘Solving the unsolvable’ — Baylor alum’s company uses genomics to solve cold cases

…tory is also the first facility in the United States or Canada offering end-to-end, in-house processing from forensic evidence to forensic genetic genealogy leads.” As they partner with law enforcement around the nation, Othram’s approach has connected dots and filled gaps that previous technologies lacked the ability to bridge. Othram demonstrated the possibilities of their method by identifying remains from 1881, and helping police solve the 197…

Teach your friends about Baylor Homecoming in 2.5 minutes

…these four videos: Baylor University Homecoming History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfkeeApj0uY   All About the Baylor Homecoming Parade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyRVteGE5IQ   All About the Baylor Homecoming Bonfire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oInD6_s-jNA   Baylor’s Immortal 10 / Mass Meeting Tradition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wM7GCqBecIY   And if somehow that’s still not enough, then bring them along to #BaylorHomecomin…