This year at NCA College Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida, four members of the Dallas Baptist University Cheer team experienced a moment even bigger than competition — they were baptized in the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by their teammates, coaches, and family.
Ben Bolin (’05) has lived a life deeply rooted in both ministry and music. Growing up in Southern Illinois, he was immersed in church life from an early age, with his father serving as the Minister of Music at their local church. Surrounded by faith, family, and melody, Ben accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior during childhood. By the age of 12, he felt a clear call to ministry—a calling he actively pursued throughout his high school years. During that time, he was even given opportunities to preach, further affirming his passion for sharing the Gospel. From those formative experiences, it was clear that Ben’s future would be shaped by a lifelong devotion to ministry and music.
Dallas Baptist University has been awarded a Level 1 Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum for achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens. The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program is the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta at various levels of development, capacity, and professionalism. DBU is also now recognized as an accredited arboretum in the Morton Register of Arboreta, a database of the world’s arboreta and gardens dedicated to woody plants.
Dallas Baptist University recently welcomed back Shane Pruitt, National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board, for a powerful chapel message. As both a DBU alumnus and a proud DBU parent, Pruitt brought a personal touch to his message, connecting deeply with the student body through humor, passion, and a bold challenge to live out their faith with urgency.
Philippe Wilson, a senior at Dallas Baptist University, double majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics, is already making major strides in his professional career. Currently working part-time as a software engineer at Lockheed Martin, Philippe has been offered a full-time position with the company upon his graduation in May 2025.
Dallas Baptist University is proud to announce that Travis Varner, a student from Keller, Texas, has been selected as a 2025 Sumners Scholar and awarded a $40,000 scholarship by The Sumners Foundation of Irving, Texas.
Each year, Dallas Baptist University honors one professor who displays the heart of a servant leader both in and out of the classroom. DBU proudly recognized Dr. Philip Mitchell as the 2024 Piper Outstanding Professor of the Year. Dr. Mitchell was honored with the prestigious award in recognition of his unwavering dedication to his students and the University Honors Program, as well as his exceptional authorship and scholarly contributions, all of which reflect the passion and commitment he brings as both a professor and director.
Dallas Baptist University proudly hosted the 10th Annual Lion's Den DFW Conference on April 9–10, 2025, marking a decade of fostering faith-driven entrepreneurship and impact investing. The event brought together a vibrant community of investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders committed to advancing the Kingdom through transformative business ventures.
Two student teams from DBU’s Carter School of Business soared to success at the National Digital Marketing Competition held at Baylor University, showcasing their talent, preparation, and innovative thinking on a national stage.
Each year, DBU's Greek Life organizations bring their creativity to the stage in Spring Sing, a campus tradition that began in 2005. Participating groups are challenged to craft original performances that blend live singing, acting, and choreography into one cohesive and entertaining show.
