Dr. Jon Engelhardt, dean of the School of Education, is not without accolades in his final year at Baylor. Engelhardt recently received the Robert B. Howsam award, just on the brink of his May retirement.
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Santa’s Workshop will visit campus today to bring Christmas cheer to approximately 400 children between the ages of 3 and 5 during an event that includes presents from Baylor cheerleaders, crafts and an appearance by Bruiser.
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Baylor social work doctoral candidate Melissa Ishio loves her classes. Like other students, she attends lectures, has group discussions and meets one-on-one with her professors. But unlike other students, Ishio has been taking them in Japan for the past year.
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A new study published by two Baylor researchers reported that small and local businesses have a history of better employee satisfaction and commitment compared to bigger companies.
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In light of the new college football playoff rankings and Baylor University hiring a public relations firm to help with national media attention, several rumors have spread about the intentions of the deal.
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A Baylor professor published a study this semester suggesting that entrepreneurs look at more than just the bottom line when deciding whether or not to partner with other venture capitalists. Ethical behavior displayed by potential investors plays an even bigger role in the decision making process, the study found.
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The loss of a loved one can change many things about a person’s life, including the way a holiday is celebrated.
Registration for Stompfest is now open for Greek and independent…