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.
This year marks Dr. Mike Williams' 30th anniversary at Dallas Baptist University, a milestone in a career dedicated to faith, education, and mentorship.
DBU recently recognized several distinguished faculty members for their faithful service to the University and their lasting contribution to DBU’s student body and academic culture.
Dale Braswell ('98, '23), a distinguished alumnus of Dallas Baptist University (DBU), has been appointed the University's new Senior Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement. In this pivotal role, Dale is dedicated to enriching the experience of DBU's 38,000+ alumni by creating valuable opportunities for networking, resources, and engagement. His efforts are focused on empowering alumni to support one another while contributing to the ongoing advancement of DBU's mission.
Dr. Dongjae Jun joined the DBU Family this semester as the newest member of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. He brings his expertise in life science, fused with his love for the Lord, into the classroom.
Dr. Debbye Garner brings her passion for people and her expertise in counseling to the College of Education. As a lifelong student, she is honored to impart her wisdom to DBU students.
We are blessed to have new faculty members join the DBU Family 2024-2025 school year who bring their expertise in business, science, leadership, and more.
Mitch Bennett challenged himself to run a half marathon in every state. This summer, he finished his journey by running in Alaska.
Dr. Jennifer Burgess recently joined the DBU Family. She brings her expertise in mental health and psychology, along with her heart for servant leadership, into her classroom to teach her students how to serve with a Biblical heart.
DBU Chancellor Dr. Gary Cook and Dr. Mary Nelson collaborated to author a book chronicling the history of DBU during Dr. Cook's time as President.
Dr. Joshua Longmire joined the DBU Family last year. He serves as Assistant Professor of Leadership and the Director of the M.A. in Leadership and M.A. in International Relations. The Lord graciously led Dr. Longmire to DBU to equip the next generation of leaders.
DBU announced that Dr. Cicely S. Jefferson has been named Dean of the College of Business. Dr. Jefferson brings extensive experience and vision to her new position as dean, and she will enhance DBU’s longstanding commitment to upholding the highest regard for academic scholarship while challenging students to apply faith and biblical values in the marketplace.
Susie Cassel, Director of International Student Services, was named DBU Staff Member of the Year at the annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon.
Professor Grace Paterson joined the DBU Family this past fall, and she shares her passion for equipping students academically, professionally, and spiritually.
Dr. Dana Wicker shares her story of how the Lord developed a passion for ministering to people through the world of counseling.
Dr. Jeremiah Johnston will serve the IGE by editing an academic journal, expanding the reach of DBU, and engaging with students by teaching classes and speaking in chapel services.
Bob Reader joins the College of Business and brings a deep passion for integrating the Word of God into the world of business.
Introducing Tina Braswell, Program Assistant, and Madison Miller, Student Worker.
Dr. Joshua Brown joins the DBU Faculty with a commitment to teaching students how to hone their musical talents with excellence and bring honor to the Lord and Giver of music.
Professor Koester balances setting a high bar of expectation in the classroom with encouragement that quality design is possible and attainable for each student. Read more about one of DBU’s newest faculty members.
Dr. Julie Leslie recently joined the DBU Faculty as Director of Research for the Ed.D., K-12 program. In 2016, she and her husband Gary began the difficult journey in a fight against his life-threatening pancreatic cancer.
The DBU Faculty Council recently voted Dr. Jodi Grimes to receive the 2023 Piper Outstanding Professor Award.
Dr. Hyman is no stranger to DBU but is new to the full-time family in her role as Assistant Professor of Education. She brings a passion for teaching, training educators, and views the classroom as her mission field.
Dr. Mary Nelson, Director of the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies, recently spoke to students and faculty about the leadership that Dietrich Bonhoeffer exercised through his writing, especially during the difficult days of his incarceration by the Nazi Third Reich.
Several new full-time faculty joined the DBU Family for the 2023-2024 year. Dallas Baptist University is excited to see them guide students in various fields.
As a part of their ongoing faculty training and development, DBU full-time attended annual workshops prior to the start of the school year. This year’s theme was about "Igniting Engagement: Empowering Faculty and Students for Academic Success."
A list of featured publications from our esteemed faculty for the 2022-23 academic year.
Check out what books are currently on the DBU Faculty and Staff summer reading lists.
Dallas Baptist University was honored to present Dr. Gary Cook, Chancellor and former President of 28 years, with an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity during the Spring Convocation service. Together, the DBU Family celebrates the past 35 years of Dr. Cook's service to DBU and looks forward to the years to come.
After 14 years of serving the Lord in different capacities, DBU is excited to welcome Dr. Aaron Son back to campus as he assumes his role as a Professor of Biblical Studies.
During January 2023, DBU's Gary Cook School of Leadership hosted over 100 individuals on campus for this year's Christian Leadership Summit event.
“Regardless of what I am teaching, I hope to approach its application through a Christ-centered lens. I challenge my students to do the same,” Dr. Brian Horn says. “A teacher’s students must be able to see Christ in their actions and reactions; only then will students want to know more about what is different in you.”
After screening 120 applicants and hosting our annual on-campus competition, Dallas Baptist University proudly named Morgan Glatzl, Marina Rodriguez, and Tiara Cook the 2022 Big Idea Challenge champions.
Dallas Baptist University is proud to announce Dr. Sue Kavli as the 2022 Piper Outstanding Professor of the Year.
Dallas Baptist University is proud to appoint Dr. Stephen Mansfield as the new Dean of the College of Business and Senior Advisor to the President for Strategic Initiatives.
From his background in vocational ministry to his career in law enforcement, the Lord has been preparing Mark Brown throughout his life to assume his new role on University Hill. Now, DBU is excited to welcome Prof. Brown as the Director of William B. Dean M.D., Institute for Criminal Justice Leadership.
The Master of Arts in Global Leadership is thrilled to welcome new Adjunct Professor Dr. Charles Wade and his wife Rosemary to the DBU Family.
DBU's new Director of the Philosophy, Politics, Economics Program Dr. R. Keith Loftin shares his heart for the study of PPE, love of academia as mission, and vision for DBU's PPE program.
During the Friday Symposium held on September 16th, students were able to learn from DBU Assistant Accounting Professor Dr. Kimberly Bates as she shared what she has found while pioneering research in the field of perceived fairness in the workplace.
Dallas Baptist University is excited to welcome seven new faculty members to guide our students in a variety of different fields on campus.
Dr. Travis Dickinson explores the importance and value of curiosity from a biblical standpoint and encourages students to pursue intellectual curiosity in order to more closely know our Savior.
“Students have spent their entire lives with ‘good enough’ research. God wants us to pursue excellence and that includes excellence in scholarship and information discovery. The library and its electronic resources are the closest way that our students are going to get to the truth in many subject areas." (Scott Jeffries, Director of the DBU Library)
Dr. Ross O'Brien serves as the Director of the Center for Business as Mission and as a Professor of Management at Dallas Baptist University. Today, we sit down with Dr. O'Brien as he gives insight into why he chooses to teach and his goal for each student that sits in his classroom.
Dallas Baptist University welcomes Dr. Mark Alexander as the new Master of Arts in Global Leadership Program Director.
Dallas Baptist University is excited to welcome Coach Marcus Wood to the Patriot Family as he steps into the role of Women's Head Soccer Coach.
As he steps into his new full-time roll on campus as a Professor of Management, Professor Rick Jordan is excited to share his story and heart for both teaching and the business world to the Patriot Family.
DBU welcomes former Baptist General Convention of Texas Director Dr. Gus Reyes into the DBU Family to serve as the first Director of Hispanic Partnerships on campus.
After her time spent as a student, DBU adjunct faculty member, full-time church staff member, and litigator, the DBU Family welcomes Dr. Cicely Jefferson onto the full-time faculty team here at DBU.
DBU welcomes Dr. Becky Morrison to the Patriot family as she serves as a new Associate Professor of Music Education in the College of Fine Arts.
At a December 2021 Commencement service, DBU honored Dr. Gail Linam for over 30 years of academic leadership and service at the University
For over 25 years, DBU has partnered with Operation Christmas Child to pack, collect, and send over 75,000 boxes filled with the gospel message to children around the globe.
Dallas Baptist University took time to honor those who risked their lives for our freedom and safety at the 2021 Veterans Day Luncheon on campus.
This month's Commissional Corner highlights Cyndy and Harim Jung. Cyndy is thrilled to work at the Graduate School of Ministry and continue her studies as a Doctor of Education candidate at DBU. Her husband Harim continues to faithfully serve as an Assistant Director of Global Recruitment at the International Admissions and Immigration office on campus.
The DBU Family joins together to congratulate Dr. Philip Mitchell on the release of his new book entitled "The Shared Witness of C.S. Lewis and Austin Farrer."
DBU is proud to honor Dr. Karen Alexander as the Piper Outstanding Professor of the Year, acknowledging all of her hard work and dedication throughout her nearly ten years serving and instructing on the Hill.
The Institute for Christian Economics is a platform created by Dr. Dave Arnott, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, and Dr. Sergiy Saydometov to help Christians engage in the world of economics in a biblical manner.
DBU welcomes Dr. Travis Dickinson into the DBU family. Dr. Dickinson is a professor of philosophy, a lover of apologetics, and is eager to begin pouring into students on campus.
DBU welcomed eight new full-time faculty members to University Hill, bringing a love for students and a breadth of knowledge and expertise to various disciplines.
Dr. Dave Arnott and Dr. Sergiy Saydometov wrote a book to help Christians navigate how to engage biblically in the world of economics.
Marlon Ivan Rios is currently a DBU Ph.D. Student and faithfully serves as the Director of Recruitment for Military & Veteran Services at DBU.
DBU faculty and staff Captain Lee Bratcher and Dr. Ross O'Brien hosted a Murph Challenge workout in honor of Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy for ROTC cadets at DBU's Soccer Field and Old Intramural Field.
A Christian leader in the marketplace with over 40 years of portfolio management expertise and numerous appearances on major news networks, Bob Doll spoke at this year's annual Gallup Lecture Series.
Dr. Uriah Rinzel recently joined the full-time faculty as Assistant Professor of music theory, composition, and songwriting in the College of Fine Arts.
MEDHE Program Director, Tish Hearne, discusses the importance of diversity within the school curriculum and how it is needed in order to reflect the historical contributions made by communities of color.
At a recent Friday Symposium, DBU professors engaged in an interdisciplinary conversation on issues related to faith and contemporary neuroscience.
From Zimbabwe to Texas, Dr. Wilson brings a wealth of global experience and business insight to the MBA program, positioning the University for a great future ahead in one of DBU's most sought after degrees.
DBU faculty, staff, and students, celebrated the 5th annual MLK Unity Walk on University Hill.
With a heart for the local church and training its future leaders, learn more about one of DBU's newest professors serving in the Graduate School of Ministry.
Dallas Baptist University was recently recognized among the top affordable Master’s in Higher Education online programs by Best Colleges Online. Mrs. Tish Hearne serves as the Program Director.
The pandemic has made Eric’s role as BSM Director unique and challenging, but it has not stopped his intent to actively engage students to become catalysts for changing the world.
Dr. Mark Hale and a team of other campus leaders employed existing structures and innovated new methods to guide DBU through the pandemic.
The words crises, pandemic, shutdowns, frustration, unemployment, and more have been at the top of world-wide news. In response, DBU provided a series of special topics courses that empowered students to develop a biblically informed approach towards COVID-19 and other crises leaders may face.
This year we experienced the reality of virtual ministry. Although there are still a few kinks to work out, we are thankful for all of the good that God has done in the midst of COVID-19. We asked MAGL professor Dr. Mark Alexander how this particular season has impacted ministry inside and outside of his classroom.
Jim Hutchinson's career in art has included illustrating maps for Abeka books as a college student to refining his art in New York to now serving at DBU.
The church's musical influence was what planted the seeds of an incredible and unexpected artistic career for Dr. Brooks.
Along his vocational path, Dr. von Helms has encountered honest but common questions posed to the Christian faith by culture and recognized that young believers from evangelical backgrounds, much like he was, are not often prepared to handle them.
Library Director Scott Jeffries shares how the Library has been helping DBU Patriots during this time of online classes.
We had a chance to chat with Dr. Brandt about his philosophy of education, the way he integrates faith into his academic discipline, and what he loves about being called by God to teach and mentor students at DBU.
Dr. Jim Lemons, Director of the Master of Arts in Theological Studies program at DBU, encourages Patriots with truth from Hebrews 6: Christ is our anchor.
Dr. Joseph Matos, professor of Biblical Studies at DBU, encourages Patriots to their trust in God, who is always present and continues to show himself faithful.
Dr. Jan Daehnert has many years of experience ministering in and working for local churches. He currently serves as Associate Professor of Biblical Studies and Ministry and as Director of Ministry Guidance in the College of Christian Faith at DBU. Recently, we had a chance to ask Dr. Daehnert about a popular course he teaches every semester to undergrads entitled “Spiritual Formation and Christian Ministry.”
While for many of us school and work continue virtually, we still have an intimidating amount of time on our hands. Resident Director of Spence, Lauren Zackary, shares with Patriots how this time can be redeemed.
Drs. Mark and Karen Alexander are full-time faculty members here at DBU. They have both taught classes for our MAGL program. This semester alone, Dr. Mark Alexander is teaching Introduction to Missiology, Chronological Bible Storying and CT: Urban Church Planting. Dr. Karen Alexander is teaching Literature of East Asia.
Through each course, she teaches and each speaking engagement she is a part of, Professor Kaylyn Hopper is able to demonstrate how Christians can share their faith cross-culturally and preach the gospel to all nations.
Faithful in every footnote is the phrase that was scripted above Dr. Christine Jones's desk as a doctoral student. While she worked on her dissertation, those words would morph into her personal outlook on education.
We're hoping to better inform you about what's happening in the program as well as our Graduate School of Ministry. To kick things off, meet your MATS Program Director.
For every anxious or drifting student who walks into Dr. Mary Nelson's office, ready to withdraw from their programs at any moment’s notice, she sees an image her younger self knew all too well.
The Lord has given Shermain many experiences that have prepared her for her current role at DBU as the Director of Financial Aid.
This fall ten faculty members will join the DBU family coming alongside current faculty and staff as they teach and mentor in various fields – equipping students for their respective callings.
As the summer gives way to the start of a new fall semester, DBU asked faculty member Carter Willis to lend advice to incoming Patriots.
Dr. Jodi Grimes passionately serves in a variety of roles on campus. As an English professor, an academic advisor, and a co-sponsor for programs like Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, and DOXA Literary Circle, she invests both time and energy into each area of service.
Every Christmas season, the colorful shoeboxes line our churches, our schools, and our homes. For more than three decades, the work of Operation Christmas Child has become an integral part of our national consciousness, and on the DBU campus, it is no different.
Dr. Kathleen Watts, an adjunct professor for the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program, has served at DBU since the fall of 2013 and has been a part of Christian education since 1981.
Valentine’s Day serves as an annual challenge to intentionally care for those around us. Developing a servant’s heart and awareness for the needs of our surrounding community is difficult. Yet, teachers approach this task on a daily basis. Every day, teachers around the world spend hours in the classroom demonstrating love and a commitment to the development of upcoming generations.
Pastors and mission organization spokespersons often quote Jesus’ final words to his disciples in Matthew 28 as a challenge to those called by God to serve him in a foreign land as vocational missionaries. A person’s final words before departing carry significant weight and Jesus’ final words to his disciples are no different.
The world is flooded with thoughts and opinions about everything imaginable, from political debates and racial tension to current diet trends and vaccinations. Why, then, should believers engage in conversations about culture? How does a university like DBU do this without just becoming another voice in the sea of many?
Have you ever wondered what our DBU leadership team is reading in their spare time? Take a peek into their current reading lists with a few of their favorite book picks!
Miley isn’t the only one coming in like a wrecking ball. Today, we live and move in an internet world where one savage destroys another snowflake, the ghost of Hitler looms in the other person’s position, animals play instruments, and the most amazing thing you will ever see comes at you three times a day, every day.
Meet Lee Bratcher! He is the Director of DBU’s Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS) program, which is designed to equip leaders for service in a broad array of multicultural contexts, including for-profit business, non-profit/non-governmental organizations, diplomacy, and government.
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?
Sixteen years ago, I stood in your shoes. It was the summer awaiting my first semester at DBU. I ran the full gamut of emotions—excited about exercising my own independence, anxious regarding making new friends, fearful about whether or not I could pass my classes (and pay my bills!), overwhelmed in the layout of the campus and location of buildings, and the list goes on.
Why do I love history? Why do I find it necessary within modern education?
Dallas Baptist University celebrated its 698 graduates during its May Commencement services, held on Thursday, May 10 and Friday, May 11, in the Patty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel on DBU’s campus.
During the month of April, we called upon our faculty, staff, alumni, and students to help us #ShareDBU! More specifically, we asked for our DBU community to share their favorite moments or memories from their time as a Patriot on social media.
Dr. Tempress Asagba first came to DBU as a freshman in the fall of 2004. When asked to share about her favorite moments, she focused almost entirely on the impact of mentoring on DBU’s campus.
On Friday, April 6, Dallas Baptist University celebrated the 30 years of service at DBU by Dr. Gary Cook. For the past three decades, Dr. Cook has transformed DBU from a school whose doors were about to close to a university with worldwide impact.
Meet Dr. Wes Moore! He is the Associate Dean for the College of Fine Arts. He also serves as the Chair of the Department of Music, as well as an Assistant Professor of Voice. The Department of Music seeks to educate students in order that they might engage the global music industry through transformational musical performance, scholarship, and service.
In today’s culture, social media has become the outlet through which individuals are sharing their ideas, theirs values, and their stories. And we believe that your story is worth sharing, not only because it’s important to your friends and to your family, but because it has the ability to reflect how the power of Christ can transform our lives.
Meet Dr. Christina Chen! She is a Professor of Statistics and Chinese in DBU’s College of Business (COB). The COB seeks to prepare students with both the tangible and intangible skills necessary for the global business environment. As a professor in the COB, Dr. Chen seeks to equip students through business and language courses.
Meet Dr. Brent Thomason, Director of the Master of Arts in Global Leadership program. The MAGL program aims to equip servant leaders to model Christ-like leadership in international and cross-cultural contexts. As the director of this program, Dr. Thomason trains students to be biblically and globally minded.
Meet Dr. Adelita Baker who teaches in the College of Education at Dallas Baptist University. DBU’s College of Education has gained national attention the past several years, as it has been recognized as being in the top 1% of elementary teacher preparation programs in the nation.
The first day of classes this Spring semester, I had a student walk up to me and say the nicest thing to me—very encouraging for sure. I used to think that only a certain gracious personality (or someone with the “gift of encouragement”) could be encouraging, but I have decided it takes intentionality—to encourage on purpose.
Meet Dr. Justin Gandy, Associate Professor of Management and Faculty Sponsor of The Regiment, who teaches Management, Management Communication, Organizational Behavior, Social Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, and Developing a Christian Mind.
The fall of 2017 saw a unique excitement and dialogue around Martin Luther and his legacy with the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Seven DBU faculty members and one alumnus joined together to enter into the conversation with a new publication entitled Luther on Leadership.
Dallas Baptist University’s Executive Director of the Institute for Global Engagement, Dr. Nick Pitts, spoke on campus as a part of the T.B. Maston Lecture Series.
Dallas, TX – DBU is proud to announce the installation of Dr. Michelle Henry (left) as the new Chair of the English Department. Outgoing Chair Dr. Mary Nelson (right) has been named the new Program Director for the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies within the Cook School of Leadership. The moves will bolster both areas of the University through the diligence, expertise, and creativity of both Dr. Henry and Dr. Nelson.
God At Work In My Life. I come from a missions family. My mom and dad both served overseas and worked closely with missionaries when they returned, so a significant portion of my life was spent in this missions context.
Dr. Mike Williams, Professor of History at DBU, recently announced that he is stepping down as editor of Texas Baptist History, the journal of the Texas Baptist Historical Society.
Dr. Bloom joined the DBU family in August of 2012 after more than 18 previous years in higher education. During his time at DBU thus far, Dr. Bloom has instructed students in a variety of courses in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the College of Education, as well as has served on the Educator Preparation Board since the fall of 2015.
