Did you know that many college administrators and other officials feel that credit card debt is a bigger problem on college campuses than sex, drugs, and Rock & Roll? Students who carry large credit card bills earn lower grades, work more (the two are apparently related), are more depressed, and are more likely to drop out.
People who want to live a moral life, a life of service and love of neighbors often ask, "What Would Jesus Do?" But a Baylor English professor said they could just as easily ask "What Would Superman Do?"
Researchers at Baylor University have just finished a three year study analyzing the behavioral changes that occur after a person heavily drinks as an adolescent.
A study published by Baylor University researchers in the April issue of the Journal of Small Business Management finds that the business world is not going the way of Enron. Or the way of Arthur Andersen. Or the way of WorldCom. Instead, research shows that over the past 17 years the ethics of business leaders and professionals is improving.
Psychological tests have been used to analyze salespeople for decades, resulting in alteration of management practices. But according to recent research, salespeople could be psyching-out the psych tests. "Over 50% of the answers on psychological sales tests are probably faked," says Jeff Tanner, of Baylor University.
Dr. Blaine McCormick, a nationally recognized scholar on the business practices of Benjamin Franklin, is available for interviews to discuss the famous statesman and entrepreneur.
Baylor University will host its annual Business Ethics Forum entitled "Benjamin Franklin: Entrepreneurship, Effectiveness, and Ethics" on November 1-4 at the Hankamer School of Business. The forum will concentrate on ethical issues in the workplace today and will feature several distinguished guest speakers.
From October 21-22, 2005, Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business will be conducting the seminar series "RFID Integrated Supply Chains," about the use of Radio Frequency Identification in business applications.
Baylor University will host a press conference at 1:25 p.m. (Central Time) October 7 at the Southwest Securities Financial Markets Center in the Hankamer School of Business.
Dr. James Roberts of Baylor University weighs in on the new PayPass card introduced by MasterCard this week. He says the lack of a signature makes the money involved in such a transaction more abstract and the consumer more likely to spend.
Leading scholars and officials from Canada, the United States and Latin America will examine the nature of Western Hemisphere trade agreements, their implications for hemispheric relations and the multilateral trading system at the Free Trade in the Americas Conference October 6-7 at Baylor University.
President George W. Bush is scheduled to welcome Colombian President Alvaro Uribe at his Crawford ranch on Thursday. While the White House has not announced a specific agenda for the meetings, a political science professor said he expects terrorism, drug trafficking, and trade to highlight the discussions.
Dr. Joseph McKinney explains why the CAFTA-DR trade agreement will help to keep United States products competitive in the global marketplace.
Darth Vader is not the only man to embrace the dark side, says Dr. Gary Brooks, professor of psychology and neuroscience. Brooks, whose research centers around gender studies and masculinity, refers to the "dark side behaviors" of men and says they have their roots in our culture.
In the cosmology of comics, Batman represents a version of God sometimes found in the books of the Old Testament -- a God of retribution and harsh judgment, says Dr. Greg Garrett, author of the recently released book Holy Superheroes.
When it comes to the Certified Public Accountant exam, Baylor University's Accounting graduates out-scored their counterparts at other Texas schools, according to data released by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy detailing the results of the January-March 2005 exam.
The Southwest Securities Financial Markets Center will allow graduate students and senior finance majors hands-on learning in the truest sense of the word as they manage one of the largest student-run portfolios in the nation "“ currently worth $6 million "“ from the new facility.
A Baylor University insurance and finance professor says the state of Texas took a "sorely needed step" yesterday in the direction of more competitive insurance markets by adopting an alternative rate regulation protocol known as "File and Use" in place of "Prior Approval."
The presidential election is more a referendum on the incumbent George W. Bush, says Dr. David Nichols, associate professor at Baylor University and author of "The Myth of the Modern Presidency".
The new "Hello Kitty" debit card introduced by MasterCard(R) encourages poor money management skills and over-spending among adolescents, says Baylor University's Dr. James Roberts.
The Fox News Channel is seen as a winner by Democrats, Republicans and independents, according to a Baylor University poll conducted by i.think inc. Just like people become fans of sports teams that are winners, people identify with companies that are seen as winners.
Fans like the ones that stirred up the crowd at the recent A's-Rangers game may not deserve a chair in the face, but they knew it was coming.
Dr. James Garven is available to discuss: 1) The double deductible problem in Florida; 2) The financial implications of hurricanes; 3) The looming and economically significant issue of catastrophe reinsurance.
Pharmaceutical contaminants found in not only fish, but also invertebrates, caught downstream from urban areas in Texas may cause neurological, biochemical and physiological changes in the animals, according to Baylor University researchers.
Dr. Martin Medhurst, an expert in presidential rhetoric at Baylor University, is available to comment on the Republican National Convention addresses.
Today Dr. Terry S. Maness, dean of the Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University, announced the appointment of Dr. Beck A. Taylor to the newly-created position of Associate Dean for Research & Faculty Development.
Lying, cheating and possibly murdering partners are making headlines these days. While lying to make oneself seem more exciting or to cover up character flaws is common in the dating world, the type of lies that accused murderers Scott Peterson and Mark Hacking told are rarer and more antisocial.
Technology is not the key, say academic researchers from around the world who met in Dallas last month to discuss Customer Relationship Management (CRM) issues at the Faculty Consortium in CRM, hosted by Baylor University and the University of Georgia.
"The Rise and Fall of Enron," written by Dr. C. William Thomas has been selected by Encyclopaedia Britannica for inclusion in its online version of Annals of American History.
The Hankamer School of Business has been awarded a grant by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. The grant matches monies committed by Baylor to strengthen its already top-ranked entrepreneurship program and to extend entrepreneurship to disciplines outside of the Business School.
Jeff Tanner has some pointers for parents who want to raise sexually abstinent children. A preeminent researcher in the field, he asserts that stacks of research results he produced over the years can be distilled into "Six Simple Rules" to raise sexually abstinent children.
The inaugural Horton Foote American Playwrights Festival, scheduled for March 3-6, includes a Q&A with Foote; appearances by Robert Duvall, Estelle Parsons, and Ellen Burstyn; and the 50th anniversary production of Foote's play "The Traveling Lady."
Armstrong Browning Library is home to what many recognize as the "ultimate valentine" "“ the handwritten manuscript of the famous love poem "How Do I Love Thee?"
A world-renown NAFTA authority is available to discuss the decade-old trade agreement. McKinney is an acknowledged authority on international trade. He has testified on the effects of free trade on the American economy, jobs and industries before committees of the U.S. Congress and the ITC.
What Retailers Do to Make You Less Likely to Compare Prices - There you are at your favorite department store, looking for the perfect gift for someone on your list. A display catches your eye: "Regular $39.95 "“ Our Price Only $14.95." Sound like a good deal? Most consumers would say "Yes," according to Dr. Chris Pullig.
While the rest of us were enjoying turkey with our families last week, President Bush was busy "˜minding the gap'. One reason for President Bush's personal popularity, even among those who do not agree entirely with his policies, is that he actively manages the gap between his position and the people he leads.
MBA students provide consulting for programs in the Treasury Office, the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company, the Special Programs Office and the Tax Administration Office.
Adolescents and teens with divorced parents could be prime candidates for the "affliction" known as compulsive buying.
Ten percent of Generation Yers have the "affliction" known as compulsive buying.
Pharmaceutical contaminants found in tissues of fish caught downstream from urban areas in a north Texas river could cause behavioral changes in fish that impact their ability to survive, according to a toxicologist.
Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business will focus on the "value of values" Oct. 6-10 during the school's fifth annual Ethics Focus Week. A "Who's Who" of people from the business world will participate in special events, lectures and classroom activities centering on issues of business ethics.
Economic strategies for the coming year will be the focus of the 2003 Economic Forecast Conference, sponsored by Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business and the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce. The annual conference will be held Thursday, Oct. 9.
Researchers at Baylor University and the Center for the American Idea determined the top 10 entrepreneurs, the top female entrepreneur and the top minority entrepreneur in American history. The winners will be honored Sept. 30 at the Hotel Inter-Continental in Dallas.
Although some Christians are concerned about witchcraft and wizardry in the Harry Potter books, there are compelling reasons that justify Christians -- taking them seriously and enjoying them.
A major new study of sales motivation reveals significant cultural differences driving sales success. "It helps explain why some of our best made-in-the-USA sales management practices aren't more effective in other nations."
What may appear to describe the investment centers in America"šs top asset management firms, in actuality also describes the Capital Markets Investment Center planned for Baylor"šs Hankamer School of Business.
A capacity crowd of Baylor law alums, friends, faculty, staff and students of Baylor Law School recently honored leading Albuquerque and New Mexico attorney Turner W. Branch as the 2003 Baylor Lawyer of the Year.
"The Matrix" films feed people who long for spiritual food, and among many Christian thinkers, the movies are definitely required viewing for the way they bring sacred stories to generations who don't acquire spiritual understanding through a church setting.
Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, well known for its innovative and high quality MBA programs, introduced a new MBA specialization today in Healthcare Administration.
The Institute for Family Business at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business is now accepting applications for the 14th Annual Texas Family Business of the Year awards.
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