Dear Supporters and Friends of Baylor College of Medicine:

You make up an important community that fuels Baylor’s efforts to train a new generation of world-class leaders in medicine, develop life-changing treatments and deliver exceptional patient care. It is my pleasure to share how your contributions enriched our work in our fiscal year 2024 EMPOWER Donor Impact Report. What we continue to achieve is possible only through your partnership and generosity.  

With your support, Baylor received more than $169 million in new gifts and commitments—a remarkable vote of confidence. For Baylor, philanthropy is transformational, and we are honored by your willingness to support our people and programs. Your generosity helped Baylor continue construction of the Lillie and Roy Cullen Tower, the new home for the School of Medicine and School of Health Professions, scheduled to open in 2026. We continue to recruit leading researchers, advance women’s and children’s health globally, invest in our students and much more. I hope you enjoy reading about the successes made possible by philanthropy and supporters like you. 

On a recent trip to Africa, I had the opportunity to reflect on the impact of Baylor’s global reach, whether it is eliminating maternal-fetal transmission of HIV in Botswana, screening for cervical cancer in Malawi or eliminating complications of maternal delivery in The Gambia. Baylor is making a difference in the lives of people worldwide. We could not do this without donors like you.

Now, in our 125th year and with your commitment, Baylor will continue to advance tomorrow’s medicine today and every day. Thank you for your partnership. 

— Paul Klotman, M.D.
President & CEO
Executive Dean
Baylor College of Medicine