For John, B.B.A. ’79, and Nancy, B.S.Ed. ’79, Jackson, of The Woodlands, their support of faculty through the Foster Academic Challenge is creating new areas of opportunity in Latin America.

Many spaces, rooms and balconies of this show-stopping building carry with them the names of the alumni, parents and friends whose generous support of the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center and the Give Light Capital Fund fueled the construction and design of the many capital priorities of the Give Light Campaign. 

The Jim and Sharon Harrod Endowed Chair of Christian Thought supports the Human Flourishing, Leadership and Ethics initiative within Illuminate, the University's strategic plan, and will qualify for matching support through the Give Light Campaign's Illuminate Chair Matching Program.

The Garrison family's philanthropic tradition, rooted in Katie Dimmitt Garrison's mother, Kate McLane Dimmitt, spans generations, with Kate's deep connection to Baylor instilling in her a fervent desire to give back. Their actions honor their family's history and inspire others in the Baylor community to contribute, reflecting a shared commitment to the university's future.

In 2019, the Foster Academic Challenge, a dollar-for-dollar matching program, was established to fuel the University's academic enterprise. In September 2021, Baylor announced the successful completion of the Challenge, which generated significant support from alumni and donors to establish 14 new endowed faculty chairs and significantly advance the aspirations of Illuminate, the University's strategic plan.

Dan and Jenni Hord of Midland, Texas, both Baylor alumni, are passionate about student success, and through the Hord Scholarship Challenge, they are encouraging the collective Baylor Family to match their giving to Baylor by supporting merit-based scholarships to help deserving students bridge the gap between merit-and need-based financial aid and unmet financial need.