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Student Scholarships
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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.
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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 NewsDec. 9, 2021
Baylor University Announces First Faculty Endowment for Nursing School
WACO, Texas (Dec. 9, 2021) – Baylor University today announced a gift of $1.5 million from the Deerbrook Charitable Trust of Chevy Chase, Maryland, and Harris and Anne Clark of Dallas to establish the Louise Herrington School of Nursing’s (LHSON) first endowed faculty position.
Nov. 18, 2021
Baylor University Announces New Matching Program, Transformational Support for the Wesley House of Studies at Truett Seminary
WACO, Texas (Nov. 18, 2021) – Baylor University today announced the first chair established through the Baylor Illuminate Chair Matching Program, which supports the Give Light Campaign’s goals to increase endowed faculty positions. An anonymous gift of $1.5 million established the first chair through the program, The William J. Abraham Endowed Chair, to support George W. Truett Theological Seminary’s Wesley House of Studies. An additional gift of $1 million to establish a scholarship was made by Jeff (BBA ’86) and Debbie (BS ’87) Wooley of Woodway to support the program’s students.
Nov. 13, 2021
Baylor University Announces Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion Naming
WACO, Texas (Nov. 13, 2021) – Baylor University today announced the naming of the Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion in honor of Paul (BBA ’79) and Alejandra Foster, of El Paso, Texas. The naming is in recognition of Paul and Alejandra’s gift of $100 million in 2019 to the Give Light Campaign, which launched the public fundraising campaign for the Basketball Pavilion, home to Baylor’s National Championship basketball teams.
Nov. 11, 2021
Baylor University Announces Naming of Mary Jo Robbins Clinic for Autism Research and Practice
WACO, Texas (Nov. 11, 2021) – Baylor University today announced the naming of the Mary Jo Robbins Clinic for Autism Research and Practice in honor of Mary Jo Robbins of Houston. The announcement is in recognition of the support and continued efforts of William K. “Bill” and Mary Jo Robbins, a couple who has spent their lifetimes championing excellence in health care.
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