Dr. Holly Oxhandler knows that a person’s faith can be integral to that person’s mental health — but she’s found it’s not often addressed in social work situations. As an active researcher and professor, she’s working to change that. Oxhandler, an assistant professor in Baylor University’s Diana R. Garland School of Social Work, serves as […]
When prospective students look to U.S. News & World Report’s college rankings over the coming year, they’ll once again find Baylor among the top universities in the state, conference and country. For the eighth year in a row, Baylor ranks among the top five Texas universities and as one of the Big 12 Conference’s top […]
Not every student is the same, so not every student needs the exact same resources during their years at Baylor. That’s where Student Success Initiatives (SSI) comes in. The sole job of SSI staff members is to address students’ social, emotional, vocational, spiritual and academic needs. They use technology, research, and predictive analytics to improve […]
Baylor researchers have really been turning up some interesting findings in recent months, from the discovery of a mysterious moon mass to learning how certain fish survive in extreme pollution to new clues about the collapse of the Maya civilization. In many cases, you’ll find more than one professor involved in that research — including […]
As the founder and director of Baylor’s Texas Hunger Initiative, Jeremy Everett (MDiv ’01) is literally considered an expert on fighting hunger. Recently, he’s followed in the footsteps of many experts before him — by authoring his first book on his area of expertise. The book, I Was Hungry, offers an assessment of the current […]
In April, Baylor unveiled new BU and bear logos as part of the “Baylor United” campaign. Since then, many parts of campus have been updated with the sleek new look, including lamppost banners, the McLane Stadium turf, the Ferrell Center court, Bruiser and Marigold‘s looks, Baylor Line jerseys and slime caps — and of course, the Baylor […]
Got questions about ethical situations that arise in the workplace? Matt Quade has answers. Dr. Quade, an assistant professor of management in Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business since 2014, is an active researcher and national leader in the study of workplace ethics. For instance: What is the impact of a manager who focuses too closely […]
As the calendar turns to fall, the Baylor Family will see and hear more about Illuminate: the University’s strategic plan that charts a course as the preeminent Christian research university. From the labs of Baylor Sciences Building to the borderlands in South Texas, and all around the world, Baylor professors are conducting research that is […]
Dr. Lakia M. Scott joined the Baylor School of Education as an assistant professor in 2014, teaching courses on elementary reading methods and diversity issues to students undergoing the student-teaching portion of their degree. She also serves as executive director for Baylor’s Freedom Schools program, which instills character and ignites social action in local children […]
This week, Americans will celebrate Independence Day — most of us via traditional favorites such as cookouts and fireworks. But we would all be well-served to also take a few minutes to remind ourselves of the sacrifices made by individuals throughout the years to secure the freedoms we celebrate. A few Baylor professors and alumni […]
