Derrick smiles as he poses in front of Bush Pond with a camp sunshine t-shirt on

Helping the Pitch

DBU senior Derrick Battle is the embodiment of DBU’s vision to produce Christ-centered servant leaders by utilizing his degree in Entrepreneurship as the Site Manager at Camp Sunshine in Oak Cliff.

Dr. Jorge Juan Pastor shakes Dr. Adam Wright's hand as he receives his honorary doctorate degree

The Heart of a Pastor

Over the years, DBU has had the privilege of honoring various individuals with an honorary doctorate. Some are internationally known figures. Others have made incredible contributions to the field of missions, education, or denominational life. Still others have been integral in the life of the University.

Coach Flickner walks his team through a play during a time-out

Game-Changers: Coach Flickner

Athletics is an intense environment. Competition can run high as coaches seek to push every last ounce of effort out of an athlete, and athletes seek to push themselves beyond the limit. In such a high-stress, and oftentimes self-focused, environment, how can a Christian maintain their witness and still thrive?

Students talk, have a picnic, play football, and walk to class on the yard in between the townhomes on campus.

More and More Students Call DBU Home

In the fall of 1988, DBU’s on-campus population numbered some 293 students, housed in one of three residence halls.

Overlooking campus from the Chapel balcony with Nation Hall and Swan Lake lit by the sunset on the horizon

DBU Receives $13,000 Grant to Help Visually Impaired Students

The Alice Givens Jones Foundation has provided a gift of $13,000 for equipment to be used in DBU’s Vance Memorial Library in order to support students who are visually impaired.