Baylor in the News - Aug. 25-31, 2024
Baylor experts are featured in Healio, Harvard Public Health and more
Dean of Baylor's Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences and active researcher, Jason R. Carter, Ph.D., shares his recent study which investigates the impact of binge drinking on hypertension risk.
Note: The opinions expressed in these articles do not necessarily reflect those of the University.
Featured News
Healio: Binge drinking increases morning-after heart rate, nervous system reactivity to BP
Jason R. Carter, Ph.D., dean of Baylor’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences and an active researcher, is interviewed about his recent study with Jeremy Bigalke, Ph.D., investigating the impact of binge drinking on hypertension risk.
National/International
Harvard Public Health: SNAP helps Americans eat. But can it help them eat better?
Baylor economics professor Craig Gundersen, Ph.D., The Snee Family Endowed Chair at the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty whose research focuses on food assistance programs, is quoted in this article about whether the SNAP program should oversee the food choices of recipients.
Baptist News Global: Reflections from the Baptist Scholars International Roundtable at Oxford
Baylor’s T. Laine Scales, Ph.D., co-director and fellow of the Baptist Scholars International Roundtable and professor of social work, and fellow BSIR co-director João B. Chaves, Ph.D., assistant professor of the history of religion in the Américas, joined global BSIR scholars in the ancient halls of Christ Church College in Oxford, England, to think and discuss their papers related to “Baptists and Global Mission.”
The Good Question Podcast: American Christianity 101: A Conversation With Dr. Elesha Coffman On 400 Years Of Faith & History
AUDIO: Elesha J. Coffman, Ph.D., professor of history at Baylor, is interviewed on The Good Question Podcast about her newest book, Turning Points in American Church History: How Pivotal Events Shaped a Nation and a Faith, detailing how different types of Christianity found their way to the U.S. and the evolution of language in the modern church.
Makers & Mystics: Postures of Attentiveness with Mary McCampbell and Joe Kickasola
AUDIO: Joe Kickasola, Ph.D., professor of film & digital media at Baylor and director of the Baylor in New York Program, joins the Makers & Mystics Podcast to discuss the importance of attentiveness and its relation in renewing wonder. The podcast is the official podcast of the Breath & The Clay creative arts movements for art-driven, spiritually adventurous seekers of truth and lovers of life.
Faculty Focus: Interdisciplinary Studies: Preparing Students for a Complex World
João Fernando Rossi Mazzoni, an entrepreneurship Ph.D. student at Baylor, writes about the impact of an interdisciplinary approach to teaching in providing comprehensive learning. He mentions the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core (BIC) in the Honors College as a noteworthy example of such programs.
State/Local
Baptist Standard: Truett Seminary celebrates 30 years, looks to future
Baylor’s Truett Seminary returned to its first home – First Baptist Church in Waco – for a convocation commemorating30 years of spiritual formation and educating students for ministry. Speakers included Truett Dean Todd Still, Ph.D., former Dean Brad Creed, Ph.D., and Baylor President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., who spoke about the bright future of the seminary and its global diversity.
Waco Tribune-Herald: 1 case of West Nile virus confirmed in McLennan County
Jason Pitts, Ph.D., associate professor of biology and director of the Texas Mosquito Control Association, discusses the benefits of DEET and other mosquito deterrents in light of a case of West Nile virus being reported in McLennan County.
Waco Tribune-Herald: Retail expert: Richland Mall youth supervision policy comes down to bottom line
Kirk Wakefield, Ph.D., The Edwin W. Streetman Professorship in Retail Marketing and Baylor’s executive director of the Curb Sales Strategy in Sports and Entertainment (S3E) program, is quoted in the article on Richland Mall’s youth escort policy. He said that while parental escort policies are being seen across the country, the rules present a dilemma because of the appeal of malls to teens.
KXXV-TV (ABC/Waco): Baylor Bears gear up for 2024-2025 school year
VIDEO: As the fall semester begins, Dakota Farquhar-Caddell, associate director of student activities and the Robert Reid Director of the Baylor Chamber of Commerce, shares insight into what it is like to take care of Baylor’s live black bear mascots – Judge Indy, Judge Belle and Judge Lady – and spread joy with campus visitors.
KWKT-TV (FOX/Waco): Acknowledging Women’s Equality Day: 104 Years of Progress and Empowerment
Patrick Flavin, Ph.D., The Bob Bullock Professor of Political Science at Baylor, is quoted in this article about the 19th Amendment and the impact of women’s suffrage in the representation seen in political offices today.
KXXV-TV (ABC/Waco): Baylor University partners with Robinson ISD for paid educational internship
VIDEO: During the 2024-2025 school year, Robinson ISD and Baylor University will partner to place Baylor teaching interns throughout the district. The partnership allows Baylor students to earn course credit and teaching experience while assisting Robinson ISD with the statewide issue of filling teaching positions.
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