In this Baylor Connections, Wills lists the questions that everyone should ask to consider generosity in their own lives, explains why generous people are happy and shares the impact of his Baylor experience on the path his life has taken.
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Baylor Connections - Pablo Rivas
Expansive leaps in technologies like AI prompt important questions about their impact on people. Pablo Rivas, assistant professor of computer science, is a leader at the intersection of technology and ethics. Rivas, Baylor’s site-director for the Center on Responsible Artificial Intelligence and Governance, unpacks questions around responsible AI and examines the role Baylor can play as an ethical voice amidst this growth.
Baylor Connections - Elisabeth Kincaid
Baylor’s Institute for Faith and Learning (IFL) offers numerous resources to faculty, staff and students to assist Baylor in achieving its mission of integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment.
Baylor Connections - Chris Jaeger
All lawyers must understand elements of psychology to successfully navigate the human elements of the legal system. Few people are as well-qualified in this area as Chris Jaeger, associate professor of law at Baylor.
Baylor Connections - President Linda Livingstone
A new strategic plan, an addition to the University’s longstanding motto, and a second-half football surge: these are just a few of the highlights of an eventful 2024 year that saw continued growth as a preeminent Christian research university. President Linda A. Livingstone, PhD., takes listeners inside some of the highlights, honors and opportunities that defined the past 12 months and set the stage for 2025.
Baylor Connections - Dennis Tucker
What does it mean to readers that the Psalms are a book of poetry? What can the topics embedded within the 150 chapters of the Psalms tell us about God’s relationship to man?
Baylor Connections - Kim Smith and Will Bergin
Students who participate in Study Abroad opportunities find that the experiences shape them long after the trip is through.
Baylor Connections - Xavier Dawes and Meghan Fletcher
The Baylor University Board of Regents features two Student Regents, Xavier Dawes and Meghan Fletcher. Student Regents, like their fellow board members, work on behalf of the best interest of Baylor University as they facilitate and communicate the views and experiences of students.
Baylor Connections - Toby Brooks
Baylor’s Academy for Teaching and Learning (ATL) serves faculty through enrichment and development opportunities to help them become better teachers. Toby Brooks joined the Baylor faculty this year as ATL director and clinical professor in HHPR.
Baylor Connections - Jo-Ann Tsang
Gratitude—it’s a positive human emotion shown to provide health benefits. Jo-Ann Tsang, associate professor of psychology, is a social psychologist and leading researcher into gratitude.
Baylor Connections - Eduardo Contreras
When Baylor’s longstanding motto was expanded to include Pro Mundo, the University heralded its goal to have a greater global impact as a Christian research university. Every department on campus contributes in some way, but for Baylor’s Center for Global Engagement, global focus is a core characteristic.