The Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs strives to achieve the college’s goals through philanthropic support, stewardship and an engaged alumni relations program.
MISSION: To advance the excellence of BCM through inspired storytelling, meaningful community engagement, and strategic philanthropy.
Our VisionTotal Giving in FY25
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Dr. Jakub Tolar began serving as president, CEO and executive dean of Baylor College of Medicine on June 1, 2026, bringing extensive experience as a physician scientist and academic leader dedicated to advancing education, research and patient care. An internationally recognized pediatric blood and marrow transplant physician scientist, he is known for pioneering work in cellular and gene based therapies for rare genetic disorders and has been an NIH funded investigator for more than 20 years with more than 250 peer reviewed publications. Prior to joining Baylor, Dr. Tolar served as dean of the University of Minnesota Medical School and vice president for Clinical Affairs, where he co led a major academic health system and advanced clinical, research and public health initiatives. At Baylor College of Medicine, he oversees one of the nation’s leading health science institutions with $683 million in research funding, more than 10,000 employees, and the Baylor medical staff practicing across a broad network of premier hospital and clinic partner institutions across Texas.
