Baylor Connections

Sam Henderson

Many will recognize Sam Henderson's voice from his role as the announcer of Baylor Commencement exercises, but his impact at Baylor extends far beyond that stage. A professional actor, screenwriter and professor, Henderson shares his path to stage and screen and unpacks the ways those experiences shape his classroom teaching in Baylor's Film and Digital Media Department.

Global Flourishing Study

The landmark Global Flourishing Study, one of the most comprehensive studies of human existence ever undertaken and a first-of-its-kind multi-year investigation into human flourishing, recently released key insights from its first wave of data, highlighted by a gathering at Gallup Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Byron S. Johnson, GFS principal investigator and Director of the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor, and Matthew T. Lee, Professor of the Social Sciences and Humanities at Baylor ISR and a member of the Global Study of Human Flourishing research team, take listeners inside initial findings.

Forest Kim

The Robbins Healthcare MBA program in Baylor’s Hankamer School of Business is recognized as a top 20 healthcare management program nationally by U.S. News and World Report, with alumni who lead healthcare organizations from coast to coast. Forest Kim, who serves as program co-director, shares program distinctives and highlights the role alumni play in healthcare innovation and service.

Michael Scullin

How does technology impact our brains as we age? Many worry that reliance on digital devices may lead to a form of “digital dementia,” but a recent study found otherwise. Michael Scullin, associate professor of psychology and neuroscience, examines how the challenges of technology can be beneficial to cognitive function as we age, and shares insights for healthy tech use.

Black Gospel Archive

Baylor’s Black Gospel Archive collects, preserves and promotes Black Gospel music. Many pieces, once in danger of being lost forever, have been saved through that work. This year, the Black Gospel Archive will be expanding thanks to a meaningful grant that will showcase the music in new ways. Stephen Newby, The Lev H. Prichard III Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship, and Darryl Stuhr, Director of Digitization and Digital Collection Preservation Services within University Libraries, take listeners inside those efforts.

Larry Lyon and James Howard

Graduate Student Appreciation Week is an annual celebration of the contributions of graduate students across the nation. At Baylor, nearly 6,000 graduate students elevate the University through research, teaching and more. Graduate School Dean Larry Lyon and Graduate Student Association President James Howard share perspectives on graduate education at Baylor and highlight what makes graduate students distinct.

Myles Olenski and Anna Webb

For many Baylor students, Monday nights at 9pm represent an opportunity to join in worship at a weekly service held by Vertical Ministries. This year, Vertical Ministries celebrates its 15^th anniversary. Executive Director Myles Olenski and Associate Director Anna Webb share Vertical’s story, explain why Vertical stays focused on Monday services and discuss the organization’s purpose in serving Baylor students.

Charlie Baylis

When the U.S. Senate needed an expert to testify about the future of America’s spectrum communications, they called on Baylor professor Charlie Baylis. Baylis leads SMART Hub, a Baylor-led Department of Defense innovation center providing groundbreaking wireless communications research for the benefit of men and women in uniform and civilians alike. He takes listeners inside a new paradigm to address overcrowding in wireless communication and unpacks the honor of speaking in the seat of U.S. government.