While the plan promises increased security, it raises concerns about military spending and the potential for escalating global arms races. Thompson also pointed out that the race to develop better defense systems is “never-ending.”

Though a rare occurrence in this historic school tradition, some of those who have paired up in the past said they wouldn’t want it any other way.

“The Career Center was the main reason that I even figured out what I even wanted to do,” she said.

Baylor University, as a private institution, has a unique and important role in the conversation of diversity, equity and inclusion in educational settings. We have the opportunity to be a leader and a trailblazer for DEI research and academia since our main source of funding doesn’t come from the government.