DBU Honors Dr. Mike Williams and Dr. Curtis Lee as Professors Emeriti

The honor of being named Professor Emeritus at Dallas Baptist University is reserved for faculty members who have served at DBU for 20 years or longer. Each candidate must receive recommendations from their Dean, the Provost, and the President before final approval by the Board of Trustees. This year, DBU is pleased to bestow this recognition upon Dr. Mike Williams and Dr. Curtis Lee.

Dr. Mike Williams commemorates his 30th anniversary at DBU, a milestone marked by faith, education, and mentorship. He earned his undergraduate degree in history and education at Troy State, a master's degree in history from Auburn University, and later completed his Ph.D. in church history at Southwestern Seminary. Joining DBU in 1991 as an adjunct professor and becoming full-time in 1995, Dr. Williams quickly gained recognition as Professor of the Year, served as Dean for 15 years, and was later appointed Senior Professor of History. He has authored multiple works, received numerous honors, and found joy in seeing God work in his students' lives.

Dr. Curtis Lee celebrates 28 years of service to DBU, reflecting both his longevity and his lasting impact on students. A graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Animal Science, he went on to complete a master's in agriculture and a Ph.D. in Anatomy and Structural Biology from the University of South Dakota. Called to teaching, Dr. Lee joined DBU in 1997 as Professor of Natural Sciences, where he invested deeply in the lives of students. He describes his time as "fulfilling, inspiring, humbling," with graduation serving as an annual highlight.

This recognition of Professor Emeritus for Dr. Williams and Dr. Lee honors their remarkable service and dedication, while also reflecting DBU's mission to equip Christ-centered servant leaders through the faithful investment of faculty who teach, mentor, and inspire students for generations to come.