Faculty, Friends and Family

Joan Berry Bishop, ABC ’19, created The Baylor Bishop Leadership and Innovation in Business Endowed Fund. This fund provides support for students in the Department of Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation’s 1846 Business Incubator program.

Timothy and Shang-Ying Clark of Albuquerque, NM, created an endowment in honor of their son, Eli, BBA ’17. Eli was the pianist for the Baylor Jazz Ensemble during his time at Baylor. The Eli Clark Endowed Fund for the Baylor Jazz Program is used to promote jazz education and experiences for Baylor students and faculty. 

Dr. Kevin and Mary Beth Gasser of Scottsdale, AZ, created The Gasser Family Endowed Scholarship Fund to support students who participated in the Baylor Buddies mentorship program. The Gassers are proud Baylor parents of their children, Grant, BBA ’19, and Alicia, BBA ’17. Grant volunteered in the Baylor Buddies Program while he was at Baylor, inspiring this endowment.

George “Chip” and D’Ann Hinkle of Houston established The Hinkle Family Endowed Scholarship Fund to support students with financial need. They have two children: Trey, a member of the Baylor University Class of 2021, and Meredith, a member of the Baylor University Class of 2023.