Philanthropy Creates Vibrant Learning Opportunities

Studying abroad, networking lunches with visiting professionals, business plan competitions and student organization events – so many of the experiences that color and enhance our Hankamer School of Business (HSB) students’ Baylor journeys are the result of philanthropy.

At Baylor University, alumni, companies, foundations, parents and friends faithfully demonstrate a rich tradition of philanthropic support. In the 102-year history of the Business School, our Baylor Family has established more than 400 endowed scholarships, opening doors for generations of Baylor Business students to pursue their callings as Christian business leaders.

Donors’ generosity has additionally established more than 150 endowed funds that benefit everything from professorships to departmental funds supporting student organizations like Women in Leadership, Business Scholars, and the Investment and Advisory Network.

“Many of our alumni credit their transformative experiences at HSB to student organizations and faculty mentorships they discovered through various student programs,” said Trey Hagins, managing director of Development at HSB. “These opportunities enriched their personal and professional growth, and reinforced the learning that took place within classrooms. One of the key reasons people establish endowments is to create a sustainable financial foundation for these programs, much like an annuity, ensuring ongoing support for future students. This philanthropy is often driven by gratitude for past experiences or the desire to invest in HSB students, helping shape their paths just as the donors’ own trajectories were influenced. Establishing a named endowment, managed by Baylor’s Investment Office, creates a meaningful legacy with lasting impact.”

Armes Family Christian Leadership in Business Summit

In May, Hankamer hosted the second annual Armes Family Christian Leadership in Business Summit, which aims to empower Christian leaders in the business world. The two-day event served to encourage Christian leaders of all experience levels as well as aspiring students from HSB, providing applicable knowledge and professional development for those seeking to grow as servant leaders based on principles found in Matthew 5, 2 Corinthians 5 and Mark 10.

Baylor Angel Network

The Baylor Angel Network (BAN) strives to be the best early-stage investment network in the country by leveraging a unique student, investor and entrepreneur model. The network includes more than 120 investors who have cumulatively deployed more than $60 million into startups and other ventures. Students are involved in the screening and analysis of companies seeking early-stage funding from the investor network. BAN meets twice per semester, and SEC-accredited investors are encouraged to attend.

McBride Center for International Business

Through the McBride Center for International Business, the Business School is working to incentivize students toward global engagement through study abroad, business as mission trips, international mission trips and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) classes. COIL brings an enriching perspective into the classroom with virtual partner institutions located throughout the world. The McBride Center is also focused on securing international connections with corporations to partner with faculty on research projects and host Baylor student site visits.

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Trey Hagins
254-710-1982
Trey_Hagins@baylor.edu