Baylor in the News – Nov. 10-16, 2024

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Featured News

Sports Spectrum: Baylor University's Truett Seminary forming Christian leaders in sports

Paul Putz, Ph.D., director for the Faith & Sports Institute (FSI) at Baylor’s Truett Seminary, writes about the important integration of sports and Christianity through theological education, spiritual formation and practical training at Baylor’s FSI. 

National/International

Inside Higher Ed: Grade Inflation: An Ahistorical Narrative

Christopher Richmann, Ph.D., associate director of the Academy for Teaching and Learning and affiliate faculty in the Department of Religion at Baylor, and Truett Seminary alumnus Ryan Ramsey, Ph.D., write about the lack of historical context regarding grade inflation and unpack three tendencies in the dominant grade inflation narrative. 

BBC: Stressed? Writing down a to-do list might help

A 2018 study by Michael Scullin, Ph.D., director of the Sleep Neuroscience & Cognition Laboratory and associate professor of psychology and neuroscience at Baylor, is cited in this article about the effectiveness of writing a to-do list of tasks in falling asleep quicker. 

Entrepreneur: The Top 50 Undergraduate Programs for Entrepreneurs in 2025

Baylor University was rated No. 17 nationally among Undergraduate Programs by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine. The ranking highlights Baylor’s unique combination of academic entrepreneurship programming, entrepreneurship research and engaging curricular activities.

AI Counsel Code: AI Counsel Code Podcast | The Future of AI (Part 2)

AUDIO: Pablo Rivas, Ph.D., assistant professor in Baylor’s School of Engineering and Computer Science, joined the AI Counsel Code podcast to discuss the current state of AI, its future direction and the challenges it may face along the way.

Arizona Daily Star: From backwoods boy to 20th century 'prophet': How William Branham gained a global following

Doug Weaver, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Religion and The Barbara Jo Beard Driskell Professor of Historical Studies at Baylor, is quoted in this article that begins a series about William Branham, an American preacher still followed by millions of people around the world through a religious sect called “The Message” that has spread worldwide — and also sprouted destructive “cults.”

Current Pub: It’s Another Brave New World

Darin Davis, Ph.D., clinical professor of moral philosophy in the Honors Program and principal investigator of the Soundings Project at Baylor, reflects on his 15 years as director of Baylor’s Institute for Faith and Learning, including convening faculty seminars and retreats for Baylor colleagues, leading student programs for emerging servant-leaders and orchestrating an annual symposium on faith and culture that draws hundreds of participants from all over the world. 

State/Local

Waco Tribune-Herald: Baylor Theatre's ‘Thanksgiving Play’ a salty satire

Baylor theater professor David Jortner, Ph.D., is quoted in this article about the Baylor production of “The Thanksgiving Play” by Indigenous playwright Larissa FastHorse, which imagines what happens to a politically correct/woke retelling of the familiar Pilgrims and Indians story when there are no Native American voices in the room.

KXXV-TV (ABC/Waco): Baylor students 'step out' into the community and give back to our neighbors

VIDEO: Established in 1985, Baylor University’s Steppin’ Out is one of the largest University community service programs in the U.S., encouraging thousands of Baylor students to volunteer across campus and in the Waco community. 

Waco Tribune-Herald: McLennan County Democrats hope to salvage party after stinging losses

Patrick Flavin, Ph.D., interim chair of political science and The Bob Bullock Professor of Political Science at Baylor, is quoted in this article about Democratic soul-searching after election losses, saying the economy, especially inflation, appeared to be at the forefront of voters’ minds.

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