In Texas politics, there have been few more influential figures than Baylor’s own Bob Bullock (JD ’58), a longtime elected official and Baylor law graduate. So it stands to reason that the professorship named for him in Baylor’s Department of Political Science would be held by a professor with his own recognized expertise on the […]
Baylor’s unofficial Scriptural foundation in recent years has been Matthew 5:14-16, especially: “You are the light of the world… Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Both the terminology and meaning have shaped recent major endeavors, from the “Where Lights Shine Bright” […]
Children spend much of their days in school, so it makes sense that a researcher looking to help them thrive might focus on that time in the classroom. Dr. Tonya Davis (BS ’02, MS ’04), a professor of educational psychology in Baylor’s School of Education, does just that. A nationally recognized expert in behavioral, emotional […]
An important part of Baylor’s growth as a Christian research university has been the expansion of doctoral degree programs, which have in turn welcomed increasing numbers of doctoral students. This year, that growth has culminated in a record — and a brand new Commencement ceremony celebrating student accomplishments. Summer 2024 Commencement marked a record-setting moment […]
Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana, Pro Mundo. The addition of those last two words to Baylor’s longstanding motto mirrors the university’s mission statement (“for worldwide leadership and service”), and highlights Baylor’s global impact as a Christian research university. Baylor faculty have long conducted groundbreaking research with a worldwide bent, and that continues today. For a few […]
Dr. Lourenco Paz’s expertise in international trade has already been displayed in leading scholarly journals and international seminars. Now, he’s getting to go even deeper in his work in Hungary through a prestigious Fulbright award. Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards are the most sought-after fellowships for scholars from the U.S. Department of State, and Paz’s receipt […]
In the last year, multiple Baylor professors have earned NASA grants and/or partnered with the space agency on projects to help us better understand our universe. Dr. Peter James, assistant professor of geosciences, earned an Early Career Award from NASA for his contributions to planetary science. James founded Baylor’s Planetary Research Group, where his research has […]
In the world of sports cards, a “Future Star” or “Rated Rookie” means you’ve got a card of someone who merits paying attention to — someone whose career looks like it’s about to take off. In the world of higher education, early career awards function in a very similar fashion — recognizing up-and-coming faculty who […]
Among research universities, Baylor is distinct — a Christian R1 university. Faculty are engaged in high-level research that addresses challenges in health, engineering, and other fields. Solving these problems is the ultimate goal, but along the way, Baylor researchers are competing for — and winning — competitive grants that other top institutions strive to attain. […]
Endowed faculty positions, especially endowed chairs, are a big deal in the academic world. They come with a certain level of prestige, and help universities attract professors at the top of their game. That’s why it’s so important that, during the Give Light philanthropic campaign, the Baylor Family’s generosity enabled the university to create an […]
