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Jun. 18, 2025
From the Gridiron to Service: Jerrell Boykins Jr., 2025 BSW Intern of the Year

BSW Intern of the Year Jerrell Boykins Jr. never expected that a conversation during his football recruitment would change the trajectory of his life. The Louisiana native came to Baylor as a student-athlete in January 2023, but it was a personal meeting with Dean Jon Singletary during his official football visit that became the catalyst for discovering his true calling.

Jun. 9, 2025
Dr. T. Laine Scales named 2025 W. O. Carver Distinguished Service Award recipient

The Baptist History & Heritage Society is pleased to announce Dr. T. Laine Scales as the 2025 recipient of the W. O. Carver Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Scales was honored with the W. O. Carver Distinguished Service Award on May 20 during the BHHS annual conference at Baylor University. Presented annually, this award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the study and preservation of Baptist history.

Jun. 5, 2025
Panel urges Baptists to address abuse with integrity and courage

A panel conversation bringing together legal, theological, social work and survivor perspectives explored how Baptists can confront abuse with both courage and conviction during the May 20 afternoon plenary session of the joint annual conference of the Baptist History & Heritage Society, National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion and Association of Ministry Guidance Professionals. 

May 9, 2025
Global Lessons: How a Fulbright Journey to Kenya Transformed a Scholar’s Work and Worldview

While at the University of Nairobi, Fulbright Scholar Dr. Sungseek Moon aimed to teach a course in epidemiological research methods and conduct collaborative research with local scholars and develop a culturally responsive prevention model for substance use among Kenyan youth.