Dr. John Wood, department chair of chemistry and biochemistry, has been designated as a University Distinguished Professor, one of the highest honors granted to Baylor faculty.

With recent tragedies in air travel as well as major airliners consistently being in the news, aircraft safety has become a concern for many in our society. Russell “Rusty” Sloane, lecturer in Baylor’s aviation sciences department, analyzed some of these tragedies and went over some of the training and safety measures that are involved in aviation.

The issue some lawmakers and teachers have with Project 2025 regarding the DOE is the funding the DOE provides to thousands of local schools and programs through its $80 billion budget. From supporting public school programs, students with disabilities, and providing student loans for college, these people may be vulnerable if a ban passes.

“It’s not just about me,” Mitchell-Wells said. “It’s about my mom, my grandma and my ancestors. Hair holds power. Changing it can shift how people perceive you and it allows for self-expression.”