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WACO, Texas (March 3, 2022) — Seven student winners of Baylor University’s fifth biennial Semper Pro Musica Solo and Chamber Competition will perform at New York City’s prestigious Carnegie Hall in May.
WACO, Texas (March 3, 2022) – As severe weather season begins, Baylor University will join City of Waco and McLennan County partners, in cooperation with the Waco/McLennan County Office of Emergency Management, to conduct a regular test of outdoor tornado sirens, beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, March 4.
Technology is transforming the practice of marketing at a dizzying pace. Fortunately, MBA students at Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business can rely on their professors to make sense of an evolving profession.
KWBU (NPR): "The most inspirational woman in the world," Lolly Daskal, gives a pep talk on the characteristics of a great leader in this episode of the Business Review.
WACO, Texas (March 2, 2022) – Religious believers who embrace accountability to God (or another transcendent guide for life) experience higher levels of three of the four variables of psychological well-being – mattering to others, dignity and meaning in their lives, though not happiness – according to a study from researchers with Baylor University, Westmont College and Hope College.
Journal of Accountancy: Charles Davis, professor of Accounting, is quoted in this article about how the challenges of the pandemic may be an opportunity to add new career skills and habits for accounting professionals.
KXXV (ABC): Professor of Management and supply chain expert, was interviewed on the possible supply chain issues associated with the conflict in Eastern Europe.
WACO, Texas (Feb. 27, 2022) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in national and local media stories as they shared their thoughts and expertise on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the intersection of gender and race and gospel music as a root for change.
With a goal to make the most of her four years at Baylor, Paige McClelland has been actively involved in a number of organizations and served in various leadership positions. She has been a member of the Freshman Leadership Organization and served Kappa Kappa Gamma as the University Events Chairperson and on their Academic Excellence Committee.
In this Q&A, OMBA alum Ross VanNostrand provides an inside look at his role as a procurement specialist in the oil and gas industry.
WACO, Texas (Feb. 20, 2022) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in national and local media stories as they shared their thoughts and expertise on how racism impacts churches, the current situation in Ukraine and why music streamers might be leaving Spotify.
WACO, Texas (Feb. 23, 2022) - Due to anticipated freezing rain with at/or below freezing temperatures overnight that could lead to icing on bridges and overpasses and some surface streets, Baylor University will hold classes via remote instruction and staff will telework until 12 noon on Thursday, Feb. 24.
Dean Mazumder shares his top five favorite books to read.
WACO, Texas (Feb. 18, 2022) – During its regular quarterly meeting, the Baylor University Board of Regents celebrated the University reaching Research 1 status and eclipsing the $1.1 billion goal of the Give Light philanthropic campaign, received an update on the Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion and participated in a discussion about Baylor’s holistic approach to student success.
Growing up, Hunter Larson enjoyed hunting deer, a hobby he now likens to a career in sales. Hunting and selling both require patience and perseverance. Some days you may go home empty-handed, but with the proper persistence, you will eventually bag that deer or close that deal
Forbes: Recent research on moral judgments of artificial intelligence by Yulia Sullivan, professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, is cited in this article about the legal and ethical ramifications of self-driving vehicles.
Real Estate Magazine: This article cites a report from the Keller Center for Research at Baylor about how online advertising is now more relevant to real estate promoters than print.
KXXV (ABC): Professor of Management and supply chain expert Pedro Reyes was interviewed for this story on supply chain issues with tire shops across the country.
WACO, Texas (Feb. 15, 2022) – Stephen Heyde, M.F.A., The Mary Franks Thompson Professor of Orchestral Studies and Conductor-in-Residence, has announced his retirement effective in May after leading the orchestral program at the Baylor University School of Music since 1984. Heyde also has been the Music Director and Conductor of the Waco Symphony since 1987.
WACO, Texas (Feb. 15, 2022) – Baylor University’s annual Pruit Memorial Symposium – “Go Tell It on the Mountain: Perspectives on Black Preaching, Theology and Gospel Music” – will be held at 12:15 p.m. CST Thursday, Feb. 16, via Zoom with a hybrid option.
This past weekend the Baylor community experienced a series of email phishing attacks. DUO two-factor authentication provides a barrier of protection for the university against phishing attacks and other outside access to Baylor information systems. Only approve DUO pushes, phone calls, and use tokens that you know you have requested, and report emails that appear "phishy" to abuse@baylor.edu.
In late February, TIAA — a leading financial services provider that ranks among the 100 largest corporations in America — named one of Baylor’s own as its president and CEO.
Baylor’s Center for Professional Selling revealed the final results of the Baylor Business Selling Outside (BBSO) competition on February 11 as students and faculty gathered in-person and executives representing the ProSales Corporate Partners participated via video conference. The BBSO is designed to engage students in a realistic sales situation with business executives. This year, students focused on selling a 3M adhesive material to a spa tub manufacturer who was experiencing growing market demand due to COVID 19. These in-person role-play sales meetings were judged virtually by 140 business executives from around the country, offering students a chance to gain valuable feedback from the Center for Professional Selling’s Corporate Partners.
Baylor Entrepreneurship Professor, Peter Klein is ranked 250 in the US and 565 worldwide in the listing of top researchers from the Business and Management discipline.
The newly established Black Business Student Association (BBSA) is gearing up for its first semester as an official student organization at Baylor University.
WACO, Texas (Feb. 13, 2022) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in national and local media stories as they shared their thoughts and expertise on Ukrainian and Russian relations, reality television and campus free speech.
While some faculty members said they have experienced difficulties following the transition from traditional landlines to the Microsoft Teams Call platform last semester, Jon Allen, chief information officer and chief information security officer, said via email the vast majority of feedback he has received has been positive.
Between ages 11-18, Islay Lyttle competed internationally in Scottish Highland dancing, performing across the U.S. and in Ireland, Scotland, and Argentina. Now at Baylor, she continues to be active in her community, building relationships, and looking for opportunities to give back.
WACO, Texas (Feb. 10, 2022) – Baylor University will conduct a regular test of its outdoor emergency sirens, beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, in addition to a required test of the multi-tiered Baylor Alert emergency communications systems, which is used to alert the campus community of a significant emergency or threat on or near campus.
What does a healthy relationship look like for a Black son-in-law and his father-in-law?
A study aims to answer that question and was published in “Psychology of Men & Masculinities” by University of Maryland School of Social Work’s (UMSSW) Assistant Professor Ericka M. Lewis, PhD, MSW, with Professor Michael E. Woolley, PhD, MSW, and Baylor University Assistant Professor Brianna P. Lemmons, PhD, MSW.
Studies on in-laws are far and few between, less so for male in-law relationships, and even less so for Black male in-laws, Woolley said. This study is a way to lift Black voices and examine those roles.
What does a healthy relationship look like for a Black son-in-law and his father-in-law? A study aims to answer that question and was published in “Psychology of Men & Masculinities” by University of Maryland School of Social Work’s (UMSSW) Assistant Professor Ericka M. Lewis, PhD, MSW, with Professor Michael E. Woolley, PhD, MSW, and Baylor University Assistant Professor Brianna P. Lemmons, PhD, MSW. Studies on in-laws are far and few between, less so for male in-law relationships, and even less so for Black male in-laws.
Dean Mazumder shares his top five favorite recipes to make with his family.
After an extensive period of testing, Baylor ITS approved the latest edition of Apple's Monterey operating system (12.2) for use on Baylor-owned devices.
Baylor business students will have the opportunity to share their industry knowledge and skills through the Zambia Business Consulting mission trip.
WACO, Texas (Feb. 7, 2022) – Baylor University researchers will examine virtue formation in higher education moral communities, both secular and faith-based, with a $2.7 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation.
WACO, Texas (Feb. 5, 2022) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in national and local media stories as they shared their thoughts and expertise on the impact of black churches in times of crisis, how to save money on Valentine’s Day and using the term cults.
At age 15, Andres Hernan got his first job working part-time at a local McDonald’s. Over the next three years, he would discover a love for connecting with people and adding value to their experience through positive engagement.
WACO, Texas (Feb. 3, 2022) – Baylor University today announced a significant milestone as gifts and pledges to the Give Light Campaign have surpassed the initial goal of $1.1 billion, marking the campaign as the largest and most successful fundraising effort in the University’s 177-year history.
WACO, Texas (Feb. 2, 2022) - ***UPDATED 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 2022: Baylor University will resume normal hours and operations on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022.*** The National Weather Service has placed Central and North Texas under a Winter Storm Warning. With the high potential for hazardous icy conditions as a strong arctic front moves through Central Texas, Baylor University will hold classes via remote instruction and staff will telework on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 3-4.
Pursuing an MBA in a lucrative, in-demand field is a powerful career move. Learn more about the value of an MBA in Healthcare Administration.
WalletHub: Meredith David, professor of Marketing, is a featured expert in this guide where she offers advice on shopping for car insurance.
Waco Tribune-Herald: Professor of Marketing Tyrha Lindsey-Warren explains why she started the Waco Family & Faith Film Festival.
WACO, Texas (Feb. 1, 2022) – Baylor University today announced Paul (BBA ’79) and Alejandra Foster of El Paso, Texas, as the recipients of the 2022 Baylor University Founders Medal.
Baylor has contracted with StatusHub to provide 24/7 real-time information about the status of its technology systems. Everyone in the Baylor community and beyond can visit systemstatus.baylor.edu today to see the current status of AirBear, Canvas, Ignite, BearWeb, Duo, Microsoft 365, and much more.
WalletHub: Marketing professor Jim Roberts is a featured expert in this article where he offers tips on how to celebrate Valentine's Day on a budget.
Federal News Network: Information Systems professor Stacie Petter and Baylor alum Laurie Giddens are featured guests on "The Business of Government Hour" podcast to discuss their research on how to reskill a workforce in government settings using technology-oriented training.
WACO, Texas (Jan. 30, 2022) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in national and local media stories as they shared their thoughts and expertise on the virtual SAT, how college students should handle credit cards and celebrating great teaching.
Raised on the border between the U.S. and Mexico, Andrea Henderson has a unique understanding of how diversity plays out across two cultures, which has given her a broadened view of the world. She is passionate about people and makes the most of every opportunity to be a listening ear or offer a piece of advice that might help others widen their perspective.
WACO, Texas (Jan. 27, 2022) – Baylor University has named Hollylynne S. Lee, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Education at North Carolina State University, as the 2022 recipient of the Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching.
Big data continues to transform how businesses operate. Learn some of the key skills employers are looking for in analytically savvy leaders.
MoneyGeek: James Roberts, Marketing professor, is the featured expert in this article about the best cash back student credit cards in 2022.
WACO, Texas (Jan. 23, 2022) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in national and local media stories as they shared their thoughts and expertise on the pandemic and its effect on the mental health of college students, new initiatives led by the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty and how one’s view of religion can impact their world views.
Baylor University today announced the recipients of the 2022 Baylor Alumni Awards, which honor individuals who embody the distinctive mission of the University and their remarkable achievements.
Two things that make Gavin Hartoonian unique are his multi-cultural heritage, with family from Croatia, Spain, and Iran, and the fact that he is the older brother to triplets. His exposure to different cultures has given him the ability to understand and empathize with people from a variety of backgrounds and having younger siblings has taught him the responsibility of leadership.
WACO, Texas (Jan. 20, 2022) – Baylor University senior chemistry major Kate Rojales of Milton, Georgia, is among 18 recipients of the prestigious Churchill Scholarship in mathematics, science and engineering, announced by the Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States. Rojales, who conducts research as an undergraduate in inorganic chemistry, is the second Churchill Scholar in just two years of the University being a participating institution in the program.
MoneyGeek: Marketing professor James Roberts is a featured expert in this article about student credit cards.
Drs. Holly Oxhandler and Clay Polson, associate professors in the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University, have been awarded an $843,647 grant from the John Templeton Foundation as a subaward through the University of South Alabama. Oxhandler and Polson are serving as co-investigators of the overall Spiritual and Religious Competencies Project, and are leading one of the team’s four sub-projects. Specifically, the two are seeking to understand faculty views, behaviors and needs regarding graduate education training in religious and spiritual competencies in an effort to better serve those seeking mental health treatment.
WACO, Texas (Jan. 19, 2022) – Baylor University researchers Holly Oxhandler, Ph.D., and Clay Polson, Ph.D., associate professors in the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work, have been awarded an $843,647 grant from the John Templeton Foundation, a subaward through the University of South Alabama for their research project within the overall Spiritual and Religious Competencies Project.
WACO, Texas (Jan. 19, 2022) – A recent National Science Foundation funded study that included Baylor University paleoclimatologist Steven L. Forman, Ph.D., professor of geosciences, evaluates current and future dust sources in central North America with consideration for climate change. These fine dust fluxes are detrimental to asthmatic and general cardio-pulmonary health for populations downwind, particularly areas of west Texas and New Mexico that have large areas of significant dust sources with dry and drought conditions in the past decade.
Negotiations are an exchange—each side comes to the table with something to offer the other. With research and reflection, you can step up with confidence.
Dean Sandeep Mazumder announced a series of leadership changes at the Hankamer School of Business. These additions are key to Mazumder’s initiatives for the Business School: purposeful research, experiential and innovative learning, and Christ-centered diversity.
WACO, Texas (Jan. 18, 2022) - Baylor University today announced the recipients of the 2022 Baylor Alumni Awards, which honor individuals who embody the distinctive mission of the University and their remarkable achievements. A celebration honoring the impact of alumni around the world and recognizing this year's recipients will be held on campus on Feb. 18, 2022.
WACO, Texas (Jan. 16, 2022) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in national and local media stories as they shared their thoughts and expertise on how to combat loneliness, the lasting impacts of Sidney Poitier and how unethical behavior can affect the workplace.
This week Microsoft released a series of system patches as part of its regular "Update Tuesday." One of these patches addresses a very serious vulnerability (CVE-2022-21907) that allows attackers to target networked computers and execute code on the system without requiring any permissions.
Originally from London, Ontario, Beth Gosnell attended high school in Eagan, Minnesota before moving to Baylor. With a love of travel, she has visited countries like Australia, Italy, France, and Spain.
BusinessBecause: In partnership with Baylor Business, this webinar features alumni and faculty who provide information about obtaining an early career MBA and how it can kickstart a career.
Dean Sandeep Mazumder announced a new initiative at the Hankamer School of Business called the Undergraduate Research Assistant (UGRA) program that allows undergraduate students to assist professors as they conduct their research.
Veterans bring unique and valuable experience to an Executive MBA, and available benefits can be significant. Explore some of these key reasons.
Harvard Business Review: This article co-authored by Management professor Kaylee Hackney reviews her research which finds that pregnancy discrimination is linked to increased stress and an elevated risk for postpartum depression in pregnant working mothers.
WACO, Texas (Jan. 9, 2022) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in national and local media stories as they shared their thoughts and expertise on the health impacts of kindness, how politics can affect church diversity and the importance of vocal health.
Preparing for your interview will not only put your nerves to rest and boost your confidence, but help you anticipate questions—and pose some of your own.
WACO, Texas (Jan. 2, 2022) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in national and local media stories as they shared their thoughts and expertise about a new program to help military veterans studying at Baylor and MCC afford child care through the schools’ centers, why building intellectual humility provides surprising benefits and what it means for Baylor as the University reaches its goal as a Research 1 institution.
WACO, Texas (Dec. 26, 2021) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in national and local media stories as they shared their thoughts and expertise on how musical “earworms” can affect sleep, the rich history of Baylor’s Armstrong Browning Library and Museum and the recent developments on Baylor University’s new Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion in partnership with the City of Waco.
With two small children and Marine Corps life in Japan, Davidson and Lexi Venancio found the magic of time management and teamwork to pursue their MBAs.
Forbes: Mike Stegemoller, Finance professor and SPAC researcher, is quoted in this article about the sustainability of the pandemic-era SPAC boom.
WACO, Texas (Dec. 21, 2021) – Baylor University and the City of Waco have announced an initial agreement to partner on the riverfront location of the Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion, which like its football predecessor McLane Stadium will be in the highest visibility area of the city’s growing Riverfront district.
WACO, Texas (Dec. 19, 2021) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in national and local media stories as they shared their thoughts and expertise on healthy relationships between a Black son-in-law and his father-in-law, Truett Seminary’s Future Church Project and Baylor University’s achievement of Research 1 status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
An MBA can have a profound impact on both your career and your walk with Christ. Learn about a pastor and MBA graduate’s experience in Baylor’s online program.
Building his first computer in the 7th grade, Wyatt Hales’ love of technology crosses over into other aspects of his life. A member of the Baylor triathlon team and Alpha Tau Omega’s Videographer and Sing Chair, he uses advanced spreadsheets to track his performance as an athlete and enjoys sharing the music he makes on his computer with others.
A team of six Accounting and Business Law students from the Hankamer School of Business are advancing to compete in Deloitte’s national 2022 Audit Innovation Campus Challenge (AICC). The Baylor team is one of 12 teams selected for the national competition out of 45 colleges and universities.
WACO, Texas (Dec. 16, 2021) – Baylor University has been named a Research 1 university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, joining the nation’s top-tier research institutions as a doctoral university with very high research activity and elevating Baylor as a preeminent Christian research university.
WACO, Texas (Dec. 15, 2021) – Baylor University has received a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help the University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary launch the Future Church Project.
On December 7, 2021, and again this morning, issues within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) server eco-system disrupted some of Baylor's technology resources.
This month, Dean Sandeep Mazumder presented a Hankamer School of Business Outstanding Staff award to Brianna Steensen, Program Manager of the Center for Professional Selling.
Baylor ProSales is pleased to announce that Matthew Mouton is the Fall 2021 Outstanding ProSales Student Coach. ProSales sponsors student involvement in five internal and six external sales competitions each year. In addition to competing, ProSales students serve as student coaches, providing rich learning opportunities for both student competitors and student coaches while building student-peer relationships and the collaborative ProSales culture.
Scary Mommy: Research by Jim Roberts and Meredith David, Marketing professors, on cellphone addiction, or "phubbing," is cited in this article about its effects on relationships.
WACO, Texas (Dec. 12, 2021) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in national and local media stories as they shared their thoughts and expertise on President Joe Biden’s administration, the power of gospel singers and what they can teach the Church about unity and how data misuse can be a threat to our human dignity.
Baylor’s online MBA team removes application barriers and sets the stage for a rewarding, career-boosting experience.
A first-generation college student, Erica Ginaven is determined to make the most of her college career. Being a member of six organizations and a leader in four, Erica balances her activities with her studies, making the Dean’s list during her first year at Baylor.
Vox: In this article about ongoing supply chain issues is Management professor and supply chain expert Pedro Reyes.
WACO, Texas (Dec. 9, 2021) – Baylor University today announced a gift of $1.5 million from the Deerbrook Charitable Trust of Chevy Chase, Maryland, and Harris and Anne Clark of Dallas to establish the Louise Herrington School of Nursing’s (LHSON) first endowed faculty position.
KWBU (NPR): Professor of Information Systems Dorothy Leidner shares how the misuse of data can threaten our human dignity.
The New York Times: Quoted in this article about special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, is professor of Finance Mike Stegemoller.
Amira Lewally, BBA '15 alumna and Supervising Producer for A&E's IndieFilms brand, has made the 2022 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Hollywood & Entertainment.
WACO, Texas (Dec. 6, 2021) – KWTX Television will broadcast a remastered presentation of its Emmy-nominated and Telly Award-winning production of “A Baylor Christmas,” produced in 2018 from the performances of the Baylor University Symphony Orchestra and combined choirs of the Baylor School of Music.
WACO, Texas (Dec. 5, 2021) – Baylor University researchers and faculty experts were featured in national and local media stories as they shared their thoughts and expertise on the relationship between religion and crime, how churches can help people struggling with eating disorders and ways to cultivate patience.
Department Chair Bradley Lail addresses how the Department of Accounting and Business Law reassessed to promote a positive learning experience despite all the challenges.
The Department of Accounting and Business Law partnered with Waco University and La Vega high schools to participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
The Department of Accounting and Business Law shifted many of its networking activities to a virtual format, opening the door to incredible opportunities.