2026 Finance Newsletter
Pax Christi, everyone,
This issue of our Department of Finance e-newsletter highlights a common focus: strengthening student formation with intentional design, in service of our mission to glorify Christ in all we do. As our program continues to grow, we are committed to ensuring our students are not only well-trained academically but also prepared with clarity, discipline and direction for the professional paths ahead. The initiatives featured here reflect a coordinated effort to connect classroom learning with real-world application, supported by strong faculty engagement and meaningful partnerships with industry.
Antonio J. Macias, PhD
Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Finance
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Finance Night represents a strategic step in the Department of Finance’s effort to align rapid program growth with intentional student formation and career readiness.
During the fall 2025 semester, the Investment and Advisory Network participated in networking and recruitment trips in Houston and New York City.
This past February, eight Baylor University students, along with Jonathan Handy, PhD, attended the Redeeming Money Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Gamma Iota Sigma at Baylor University is playing a central role in connecting classroom learning with real-world careers in risk management and insurance.
A team of Baylor University students advanced in the regional round of the CFA Investment Research Challenge at Texas A&M University in February.
The August 2025 Finance Faculty Retreat marked a defining moment of alignment for the Baylor University Department of Finance.
Erik H. Davidson has been honored with Baylor University’s Outstanding Faculty Award for 2025–2026, one of the university’s highest distinctions.
On April 21, 2026, more than 400 students and faculty gathered in Foster 250 for the third annual Barnabas Financial Forum.
Our faculty continue to produce high-quality research published in leading academic journals and presented at top conferences in the field.
