Baylor Human Sciences and Design

As the semester comes to a close, we’re grateful for the generosity sparked through the Kappa Omicron Nu (KON) Food Drive. With Professor Brown’s support, we were able to donate two wagonloads of food to Baylor’s The Store this season.

The Store is Baylor’s on-campus food pantry that helps ensure students have access to the food and resources they need to thrive.

Baylor HSD was well represented at the 2025 NCFR Annual Conference in Baltimore!

Our Child & Family Studies students and faculty presented research centered on the intersection of technology and family dynamics. From the impacts of “ghosting” and social media usage to establishing healthy mobile media guidelines for children, these students are
tackling real-world issues facing modern families.

Thank you to Dr. Mickey Langlais, Dr. Nicole McAninch, Sarah Wade, and all of our amazing CFS faculty for mentoring these students and exemplifying why undergraduate research matters!

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What a weekend!! 💚💛🍩 Our HSD family had a blast celebrating Homecoming with the Baylor community. Thanks to everyone who grabbed donuts and chargers at our parade table - y’all make events like this so special!!

Join us this Saturday outside Hankamer for the Baylor Homecoming parade at 7:00 AM for a free HSD Portable Charger ⚡️ and warm donuts 🍩 to keep you going throughout the weekend's festivities, while supplies last! We look forward to seeing y'all there!!

Big thanks to two HSD alums and the head of talent acquisition from Lucchese Bootmaker for returning to Goebel to share industry insights and internship opportunities with Dr. Brunson's Pre-Internship Seminar class on Tuesday! We're grateful for their time and expertise!

Last week (October 6-10), we celebrated Campus Children’s Centers Week with our friends at the Piper Center!

On “Music Monday,” Gretchen, a CFS and HSD alumna, now a toddler teacher at Piper, shared her guitar with preschoolers in the Welcome Garden. Later in the week, Baylor student-athletes joined for an outdoor obstacle-course and other hands-on fun, all highlighting the power of high-quality early childhood programs on our campus.

➡️ New this year: a fundraiser to support graduate student families connected to the Piper Center. If you’re able, please consider giving.

https://baylor.scalefunder.com/cfund/project/47978

Learn more about Campus Children’s Centers Week: https://piper.web.baylor.edu/camuschildrensweek

Weekend well spent! 🤝 Six Child & Family Studies students represented Baylor at the SACLP Conference in San Antonio, learning alongside Certified Child Life Specialists, networking, and bringing fresh ideas back to campus. Big thanks to Professor Ruthie Davis for championing student participation and professional development. The conference was hosted at University Women’s & Children’s Hospital.

Earlier this month, we gathered to recognize the outstanding students of the HSD department - individuals who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, creativity, and service across Apparel Design, Apparel Merchandising, Child & Family Studies, Interior Design, and Nutrition Sciences.

From Ambassadors and Rising Young Professionals to our Most Outstanding Students, each honoree represents the heart of our mission: Inspiring Leaders… Improving Lives.

Thank you to our faculty, families, and guests for supporting these remarkable students - and to everyone who helped make this celebration meaningful and memorable.

Professor David Yeung, Clinical Assistant Professor of Apparel Design and Product Development at Baylor, recently interviewed with China News Service to discuss the international rise and global impact of “Neo Chinese Style” - a fashion movement that blends traditional Chinese aesthetics with modern design innovation.

Drawing from his experiences in both Hong Kong and the U.S., Professor Yeung emphasizes the importance of cultural depth, global collaboration, and innovative design thinking in helping this trend build lasting global influence.

Read more about Professor Yeung’s thoughts on modernizing tradition, international design partnerships, and Hong Kong’s unique role in connecting Eastern fashion with Western markets at the link in our bio!

Today is Baylor Giving Day! Your generosity can directly impact the lives of our students in the Human Sciences and Design Department by contributing to the Mary Gibbs Jones Family & Consumer Science Scholarship Fund.

Every gift, big or small, makes a difference by empowering the next generation of leaders in Apparel, Interior Design, Nutrition Sciences, and Child & Family Studies.

Give now (link is also in our bio!): https://baylor.scalefunder.com/a/ gday/95165/Robbins

This Monday, freshmen in Dr. Brunson’s HSD 1104 New Student Seminar had the privilege of hearing from Josh Erambe, ‘s Director of Mission Impact & Enrichment. Josh shared his personal journey through faith, life experiences, and discovering a career he’s truly passionate about at Baylor. Thanks for inspiring our HSD students, Josh!