External Affairs
United for Waco
The office of External Affairs is inspired to lead, engage, support and celebrate the collective impact of Waco and Baylor.
Encompassing the City of Waco, we strive to serve the community in partnership with leaders and organizations that strongly believe in the potential of our city.
We support local nonprofits and organizations through leveraging university-wide resources in support of the Waco community.
As a regular and consistent participant in community activities, council, and committees, we provide ambassadorship on behalf of Baylor University.
Explore Baylor's hometown through cultural, social and recreational opportunities and programs through discounts, giveaways and more.
Stories
Read More StoriesThroughout Waco, you can find strong examples of Solid Gold Neighbors, citizens and business leaders working in our 5 areas of focus. These people exemplify the work we support in the areas of economic development, health, education, cultural wealth and city growth. We wanted to take a moment to highlight women working in our community making a difference.
When you think of solid gold, what do you imagine? A deep, enriching material that is more valuable and prized than any other possession. That is why Baylor aims to be a solid gold neighbor. The relationship between Baylor University and the community of Waco is one that is incredibly valuable.
Baylor University’s mission is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community, and Alpha Lambda Delta, a student group on campus, is doing just that.
Cesar Chavez Day is an American national commemorative holiday aimed to celebrate the birth and enduring legacy of the American civil rights and labor movement activist Cesar Chavez, on March 31st.