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Baylor prof’s ‘Digital Dementia’ research draws international attention

…use. As our “digital pioneers” become the first group to grow older after using digital technologies for years, they’re helping researchers answer an important question: What is the impact of technology use on brain health for those who use it regularly? Is “digital dementia” really a thing? Scullin partnered with colleagues at UT’s Dell Medical School to find out, and the study revealed the opposite of what many might suppose: Increased technolo…

Congrats, Baylor Class of 2025!

…ly filled the Ferrell Center for each ceremony, and countless more watched online and joined in the celebration via social media to honor BU’s newest graduates. [SEE MORE: Senior portraits || Senior Celebration photos || Ceremony replays] As a proud Baylor graduate who walked across that same stage many years ago, the best piece of advice I can give you is this: Stay in touch. Update your alumni contact information so that wherever your future tak…

Baylor student overcomes tragic loss to earn doctorate — at age 83

…rice decided to go for it. Living in a rural area before the prevalence of online opportunities, Price had long been unable to dedicate the time needed to pursue such a degree far from home. That changed with the advent of programs like those offered through Baylor Graduate and Professional Education. Price, who actually attended a leadership management seminar offered by Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business in 1979, learned of BU’s online doctor…

Kevin Jackson, Larry Lyon among familiar Baylor faces retiring this year

…ance, 38); Dr. Baudelio Garza (Spanish, 37); Dr. Linda McManness (Spanish, 35); Dr. Eric Lai (music theory, 31); Dr. Tim Kayworth (information systems, 29); Dr. Cassy Burleson (MA ’00) (journalism, 25); and Dr. James Garven (finance and insurance, 25). Sic ’em, Baylor retirees!…

Initial findings from Baylor’s Global Flourishing Study draw worldwide attention

…hat allows researchers to crunch the numbers in a wide variety of ways (focusing on specific countries, age groups, religious beliefs, etc.). Nature, a leading international journal of science, published 35 different studies using just the first wave of data. That’s possible because the data is being made freely available to the public, allowing for better utilization of the findings worldwide. “In some ways, I see this as Baylor’s gift to the wor…

Baylor experts talk women’s history for Women’s History Month

…ng a woman and challenging the ways that being a woman was thought about — using her status as a woman in new ways to give women more opportunities to serve God and other people better. So that sort of got me into — oh, it’s very interesting; I can study myself, but I can also study how people have used being a woman in creative ways.” Who is a historical woman who inspires you, and why? Turpin: “Mary Lyon. Mount Holyoke, which Lyon founded, was o…

20 years ago, NBC’s “The Office” debuted — and the world met this Baylor alumna

…lor freshmen had not yet been born. Yet here in 2025, thanks to reruns and online streaming, today’s college students (and millions upon millions of other people) have visited those offices again and again, to laugh (or cringe) at the antics of Michael Scott, Dwight Schrute, Jim and Pam, and of course, Angela Martin, played by cherished Baylor alumna Angela Kinsey, BA ’93. In the two decades since the premiere of NBC’s The Office, the show and its…

Remembering a Baylor legend: Diana Garland

…e than 300 students across its undergraduate, master’s (both in-person and online) and doctoral programs. The graduate program was ranked No. 51 nationally in U.S. News‘ most recent rankings. But more important than the accolades and achievements is the school’s identity — a vision developed largely from Garland’s leadership, focused on infusing social work with Christian faith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ccl3ffN908 “Social work grew out of…

Scenes from Sing 2025

…aylor students, alumni and friends in Waco Hall (plus a streaming audience online for Saturday’s finale). [LINKS: Photos from this year’s show || Watch Saturday night’s award ceremony] Congratulations to Chi Omega, which won first place this year for their act, “Back on Track” (pictured above). Alpha Tau Omega took second for their act, “Underneath the Tree,” followed by Delta Delta Delta in third for “When Pigs Fly.” Alpha Chi Omega, Kappa Kappa…

Baylor students to compete in first Big 12 esports tournament this weekend

…” says Jason Cook, Baylor’s vice president for marketing and communications and chief marketing officer. “It’s important for Baylor, as a Christian Research 1 university, to have a significant role in esports.” Since 2017, Oso Esports has provided a place on campus where students interested in online gaming can foster an organization of community and competition. In December, Baylor hosted the Texas Esports League Fall Finals at Hurd Welcome Cente…