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.
Historical Timeline
Key dates and events from our history
- The Baylor Black Alumni Alliance was chartered in 1985 by a group of alumni who saw a need to expand the Baylor black student experience beyond campus life
- The first president was Isaac Hardy, and the first deposit for the Scholarship Endowment was made on September 20, 1989
- The chapter was re-established in 1997 after a period of inactivity
- The first Scholarship Luncheon was held in July 1998, featuring Michael Heiskell, the first black law school graduate
- The second Scholarship Luncheon was held July 1999, featuring Joseph Parker, the first black Truett Seminary graduate
- The third Scholarship Luncheon was held February 2000, featuring Thomas Everett, Baylor Hall of Famer, All-American and retired NFL player
- The scholarship of the Baylor Black Alumni Alliance was named after the first black professor at Baylor University, Dr. Vivenne Malone-Mayes, in February 2000. The scholarship was endowed on February 7, 2000.
- The fourth Scholarship Luncheon was held February 2001 featuring Coach Grant Teaff, former Baylor University football coach
- The first scholarship was awarded to Brian Harris in April 2001.
- The fifth Scholarship Luncheon featured Drayton McLane, chair and CEO of the Houston Astros
- The sixth Scholarship Luncheon featured Santana Dotson, an eleven-year member of the NFL and currently a defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers
- The seventh Scholarship Luncheon featured Dr. Michael Bell, president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas