Hot Topics
From collections of insights to featured stories and interviews, Baylor University faculty experts from across disciplines offer perspectives through "Hot Topics," a platform for expertise on current events and ideas impacting the world.
Is there a happiness crisis among young people? The problem may be that most have confused happiness with something deeper, and that’s joy, finds a Baylor education researcher.
Baylor research explores the entrepreneurs whose ideas transformed industries, reshaped society and fueled economic growth over America’s 250 years.
Baylor University mosquito expert Jason Pitts, Ph.D., explains why some people get more mosquito bites than others – it comes down to how you smell.
Family reunions can often include tales about an older relative’s fascinating life story or as an eyewitness to history. So how do you capture and preserve those precious family memories?
Healthy living expert Renée Umstattd Meyer, Ph.D., recommends making outdoor play a regular part of your family’s routine.
Baylor Law Professor Dyllan Taxman, J.D., is confronting the complex and evolving legal question: When, if ever, should parents face criminal liability for their children’s actions?
In the spirit of National Nurses Week and Mother’s Day, Baylor Nursing highlights mother-daughter alumni DNPs bringing recognition to the value of midwives.
Baylor expert offers guidance on navigating shifting roles, expectations and traditions in multi-generational motherhood.
Baylor researcher studies labyrinth walking to understand the benefits for contemporary society, including connectedness, transcendence and social action.
Sociologist Christopher M. Pieper, Ph.D., examines how rapidly advancing technologies may reshape the foundations of social life.
2026 nominations highlight the growing influence of genre films, streaming platforms and a rapidly evolving movie landscape
Rebecca Jones-Antwi, a researcher in cardiovascular epidemiology, recommends three easy heart-healthy habits you can start today.
Baylor fashion expert explains why the race for Best Dressed may be the most interesting competition of all.
Baylor University’s Black Gospel Archive (BGA) is one of the world’s most significant programs dedicated to preserving Black sacred music and cultural history.
Baylor University experts to share ideas for resolutions that are easier to maintain while making a positive impact on our lives.
Baylor University’s Michael P. Foley, Ph.D., has researched many forgotten Christmas customs and folklore, including the darker – and eerier – side of Christmas.
Baylor expert offers strategies for how adult daughters can create a balanced and meaningful holiday season.
Paul Carron, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy, is exploring why so many people feel lonely, why it has become so common and what it reveals about modern life.
From timeless tales to unexpected favorites, Baylor film expert highlights the Christmas season’s top treasured movies.
Baylor experts share practical strategies to help donors support the causes they love with intention, confidence and lasting impact.
Baylor University positive psychology researchers explain how three science-based mechanisms of gratitude can increase feelings of gratitude and well-being.
With Black Friday no longer just a day, holiday spending surges as shoppers embrace the longer season, sharper discounts and online convenience despite economic uncertainty.
Q&A with Baylor historian David A. Smith explores the groundbreaking musical and its impact beyond Broadway
Communications expert highlights the unseen labor of “daughtering” and encourages families to honor and support their daughters on Sept. 25
Three supply chain experts share their insights on how tariffs play a pivotal role in shaping global supply chains.