Baylor in the News – Aug. 18-24, 2024

Note: The opinions expressed in these articles do not necessarily reflect those of the University.

Helping K-12 students become better “digital citizens,” reflecting God’s love for the orphaned and vulnerable through a new worship music collaboration and the challenges facing female leaders in higher education are just some of the topics covered this week by Baylor University faculty experts.

Featured News

CCM Magazine: CAFO + The Worship Initiative Introduce New Music on ‘The Father to the Fatherless’ 

Stephen Newby, D.M.A., The Lev H. Prichard III Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship and professor of music at Baylor, was part of the collaboration of the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) and The Worship Initiative (TWI) to write three songs reflecting God’s love for the orphaned and vulnerable. The new songs - “Faithful to Me,” “Home in the Family” and “What a Father’s Like” - were written to help God’s people know, love and worship Him as the Father to the Fatherless (Psalm 68:5-6). Newby shared the transformation he and his church experienced through adoption.

National/International

Boston Globe: A year ago, three-quarters of Ivy League presidents were women. Then, the Israel-Hamas war rocked campuses.

Baylor University President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., who also serves as chair of the Board of Directors for the American Council on Education, was interviewed for this article about the challenges facing female leaders in higher education. The article focuses on leadership changes at Ivy League universities that have included the recent departure of four women presidents. 

Verywell Health: This Tip Can Help Keep Your Cucumber Salad Pesticide-Free

Christie Sayes, Ph.D., professor of environmental science at Baylor, is quoted about the risks of ingesting pesticides on produce and how to correctly handle produce to minimize risks. Sayes said it is difficult to discern between water-soluble and hydrophilic pesticides which emphasizes the importance of proper preparation.

Forbes: Recipes For Workplace Recovery: 4 Common Leadership Problems And Their Solutions 

A recent management study by lead researcher Matt J. Quade, Ph.D., The Kimberly and Aaron P. Graft Professor in Christian Leadership in Business, director of Christian Leadership and Ethics and associate professor of management at Baylor, is featured in this article about the consequences of unethical behavior in leadership.    

WalletHub: Best Bank Account Bonuses  

Stephanie M. Mangus, Ph.D., associate professor of marketing and faculty member in the Center for Professional Selling at Baylor, provides some perspective for people who are seeking a “big bonus” for opening a new bank account. 

EducationWeek: There’s a Better Way to Teach Digital Citizenship 

T. Philip Nichols, Ph.D., associate professor in curriculum and instruction at Baylor, and current doctoral researcher Alexandra Thrall write about the importance of broadening discussions of digital citizenship with K-12 students as technology and civic life become increasingly intertwined.

State/Local

Waco Tribune-Herald: Baylor move-in highlights most diverse freshman class ever

Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., joined thousands of volunteers to help move in 3,400 first-year students, who represent the most diverse freshman class in University history. Baylor move-in also was covered by KXXV-TV, KWTX-TV and KWKT-TV.

Baylor Connections: Laila Sanguras

AUDIO: Laila Sanguras, Ph.D., has plenty to share with parents and teachers as they encourage their students to succeed in school. A leading researcher in student grit and coping, Sanguras serves as Graduate Program Director of Baylor’s Ed.D. program in Learning and Organizational Change and is a lecturer in Curriculum & Instruction in the School of Education. In this Baylor Connections, she examines questions many may have to support their students in the year ahead.

Waco Tribune-Herald: Life-size rhino fills Waco artists canvas at downtown gallery

VIDEO: Artist Greg Lewallen, M.F.A., senior lecturer in drawing at Baylor, has completed a life-sized drawing of a rhinoceros that will be on display at Washington Gallery in downtown Waco. The remarkable detail took over 125 hours and drained 37 black-ink ballpoint pens.

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