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The Journalism Board of Advocates is proud to support students in Baylor’s Journalism, Public Relations and New Media department. Fundraising fuels the Excellence Fund that provides students with career-focused opportunities and resources, including hands-on learning. This learning might include, but is not limited to, field trips, alumni mentorship, travel opportunities and company tours.
In Spring 2025, a group of students and faculty traveled to DFW to visit the Dallas Star and Toyota Stadium. While there, the students participated in a press conference, met with media professionals and participated in a Q&A session where they gained insight on media roles in the real world. More details of their trip can be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=684889127452209&rdid=mRYzNLyBvLXsgOJw
In Fall 2025, the Career Tour took a group to visit Texas Monthly and The Texas Tribune in Austin. There, they heard from dozens of media professionals about the work that happens behind the scenes at major statewide publications. Students Tour Texas Monthly and The Texas Tribune | Journalism, Public Relations and New Media | Baylor University
In Spring 2026, the Career Tour took a group to visit NRG Stadium and the Houston Texans. This visit showcased the variety of career paths our students can anticipate and featured speakers from FIFA World Cup, NRG, the Texans, local broadcast media, nonprofits and publishing.
Fall 2026 will feature a Career Tour to San Antonio, featuring the Hemisfair Plaza, public radio/television and Tech Port at the Boeing Center!
Trips like these prepare students for a career in the media industry, whether that is in digital or print reporting, public relations, advertising, broadcasting or another area of media communications. Experience-based learning opportunities allow students to connect what they are learning in the classroom to the industry and inspire them to dream big about the future.
“I had an amazing time, and it was such an incredible opportunity that wouldn't have been possible without your support and help! As a freshman in the department, having the opportunity to meet with … panelists was both exciting and reassuring to know that Baylor is the place for me to reach my goals. I truly appreciate your generosity and this wonderful opportunity.” - Tatum Vickers, Broadcast Journalism Student
“As students, it truly means the world to us – more than any of us ever truly express – when professors, boards and industry professionals invest their time and resources into our futures ... The entire experience exceeded our expectations, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity.” - Marissa Essenburg, Broadcast Journalism student
“This trip was so generous, and such an amazing opportunity to see more of the sports journalism world. I’m so grateful for the opportunity as a student to hear from such wise people in the industry and get a backstage view of what I’ve been seeing all my life in sports.” - Mari Walters, Public Relations Student
Your donation to the Excellence Fund ensures these career visits remain within reach for all Baylor Journalism students. Thank you for your support!
