Give Light is a $1.1 billion comprehensive campaign for the future of Baylor University. The campaign undergirds Illuminate, the University's Academic Strategic Plan, and will impact every aspect of campus life, from academics and athletics to student life and global engagement.
Giving Priorities
Student Scholarships
A scholarship to Baylor University opens doors to intellectual and spiritual discovery, to deeper knowledge and to greater dreams. Your gift to student scholarships is a gift that can change a life.
The Torch
This platform showcases initiatives across campus that are the passion of our students, faculty and staff. Through crowdfunding, you can help the Baylor Family raise funds to launch new projects.
Academic Units
The thirteen schools and colleges at Baylor University are on the forefront of compelling research, teaching and scholarship. Your gift will support areas that reflect the highest priorities of the University.
Student Life
Strengthen Baylor students’ opportunities and experiences through a gift to the Student Emergency Fund, Student Foundation, Student Missions, Baylor Line Camp and a number of other opportunities.
News
Read More NewsAug. 10, 2022
Baylor University Announces Gift Supporting Capital Priorities to Give Light Campaign
Baylor University today announced a gift from Katie and Jimmy Garrison of Boerne, Texas, to support the Give Light Campaign and provide support for the capital priorities of Baylor Athletics within the campaign. Baylor will recognize the couple's philanthropic support through the naming of the Dimmitt Garrison Family Berm within McLane Stadium and the Dimmitt Garrison Family Lobby within the Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion.
Apr. 14, 2022
Baylor Mourns Passing of Beloved Former First Lady Joy Reynolds
WACO, Texas (April 14, 2022) – WACO, Texas (April 14, 2022) – The Baylor University family is grieving the loss of beloved former First Lady Joy Reynolds. The wife of Baylor’s 11th President and later Chancellor and President Emeritus, the late Herbert H. Reynolds, Mrs. Reynolds fulfilled her role as First Lady with boundless grace and energy.
Apr. 5, 2022
Baylor University Announces $3 Million Gift Establishing New Chair in Christian Thought
WACO, Texas (April 7, 2022) – Baylor University today announced a $3 million gift from Jim and Sharon Harrod of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, establishing an endowed faculty chair position to support exceptional scholarship and transformational learning within the Honors College and the study of great thinkers who have stood at the intersection of the Christian faith and culture at large.
Mar. 29, 2022
Graduate and Professional Programs Ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Edition of Best Graduate Schools
WACO, Texas (March 29, 2022) – Several Baylor University graduate and professional programs were among those nationally ranked in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings, released March 29.
Stories of Giving
See More StoriesShalon Evans
I am a Baylor University alum and want to help others join this amazing legacy of academic, spiritual, and personal excellence.
~ Shalon Evans
John Steiger
Cannot say enough good things about my daughter's experience at Baylor. Baylor has given her the direction and motivation to go out into the world and do great things.
~ John Steiger
Mark Dole
Proud to be a Baylor Bear. Proud of my degree in the Army-Baylor Healthcare Administration Program. Also proud to be from a family of Baylor graduates.
~ Mark Dole
Beth Kilpatrick
As we bring a need to God, he meets it, sometimes through perfect strangers, always on time and always in abundance. We feel called to give out of God's generosity to us.
~ Beth Kilpatrick