A Baylor group, led by students and a professor in the School of Education’s MSEd Sport Management program, set out to help homeless veterans — and in the process, set a Guinness World Record! The group raised enough money to purchase more than 1,200 sleeping bags to be distributed to homeless veterans. To raise attention […]
It’s been almost two years since Baylor reached elite R1 recognition. But that milestone wasn’t a finish line; instead, it’s been a springboard toward accomplishing even more. Here’s just a sampling of the major research projects and honors at Baylor from recent months, showing the wide array of disciplines and approaches found across the university: — […]
Dr. Bradley Bolen’s love of music has taken him around the world, and his excellence in sharing that love with others has been honored close to home. Bolen, a senior lecturer of piano at Baylor, was named the 2023 Collegiate Teacher of the Year by the Texas Music Teachers Association (TMTA). Renowned on the piano, […]
For the second time in the last three years, a Baylor football non-conference opponent is about to become a conference opponent. In 2021, it was BYU; this time, it’s Utah. As far as athletics goes, the two schools are practically complete strangers. This Saturday marks the two schools’ first meeting in football, and they’ve only […]
We all get the need for good medical health care. More and more people are becoming aware of the need for good behavioral health care, as well — treating mental health, substance abuse, and other stressors that often affect physical health. Behavioral health care, however, can be hard to find — especially here in Texas, […]
A distinguishing part of the Baylor experience is the caring community on campus. One way we do that? Faculty-in-Residence! These Baylor professors (many of them also BU alumni) don’t just work on campus; they live on campus, too, in designated apartment-style homes inside every residence hall, along with their families. Since 2004, more than 40 […]
Whether or not you’re a space buff, you’ve probably seen some of the stunning images collected by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. The Hubble has unlocked hidden corners of the universe — which makes the possibilities of NASA’s next flagship mission, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, all the more exciting. Among the people helping to […]
There’s no shortage of challenges that can impact a child’s mental health — but unfortunately, school districts often face a shortage of qualified mental health professionals to help meet those needs. Baylor researchers in the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work are working to bridge this gap in Central Texas. Carrie Arroyo, Mary Zane […]
The conversation around autism has become more positive in recent years, thanks in part to efforts like Autism Acceptance Month. Sadly, churches have often struggled with how to welcome autistic individuals (and their families). A new Baylor effort aims to help change that. Baylor’s School of Education launched its Disability, Faith, & Flourishing Initiative to […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic reshaping the workplace landscape, striking the right balance between work and home has become harder than ever. Working parents, in particular, often find their employers failing to provide the support and resources that they need. Even before the pandemic, Dr. Dawn Carlson (BBA ’89, MBA ’91) saw many young people starting families and […]
