As the Texas heat intensifies, University Hill continues to thrive, not with the roar of a fall semester crowd but with the steady rhythm of orientation, community building, and summer work.
At the intersection of faith, service, and leadership stands Andrew Herndon—a trailblazer for DBU and the newly appointed Battalion Commander in the University of Texas at Arlington's ROTC program, which DBU ROTC students participate in. With grit forged in military training and character shaped by Christ-centered mentorship, Andrew's journey is one of purpose and quiet strength.
Keely Boutwell has been a storyteller for as long as she can remember. From a young age, she’s been captivated by the power of stories—so much so that she would often rewrite Disney princess tales and recruit her sisters to perform in impromptu plays and musicals of her creation. What began as childhood play soon grew into a lifelong passion. Lining her shelves are notebooks, each one holding a world of her imagination. Some are half-finished, others complete, but all echo with stories Keely was compelled to tell. Now, she’s stepping into a new chapter: bringing one of her long-envisioned stories to life on screen.
Dallas Baptist University proudly celebrated its Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremony, honoring the achievements of more than 550 graduates from across the University’s bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Held on campus with family, friends, and faculty in attendance, the ceremony marked a significant milestone in the lives of students who have pursued academic excellence and spiritual growth. The occasion was further elevated by a distinguished lineup of commencement speakers whose stories and insights inspired the graduating class as they step into new chapters of service, leadership, and impact.
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.
Dallas Baptist University welcomed students, faculty, and staff to Pilgrim Chapel for the annual Calling Conference—a signature event hosted by the Ministry Guidance Office with support from the College of Christian Faith and Undergraduate Admissions. The conference offered students a meaningful space to explore their spiritual callings, discern God's leading, and be equipped to live out their faith with purpose and passion.
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.
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.
Graham Kroll has been awarded the prestigious NCAA Elite 90 Award for the 2025 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship.
From serving pancakes and driving vans on South Padre Island to touring the Stock Exchange in the heart of New York City, our Patriots were hard at work learning and serving across America this Spring Break. With over 150 participants spanning six trips, students across all disciplines embarked on transformational experiences alongside their peers.
For the first time in program history, the DBU Patriots are headed to the NCAA Division II Regional Elite Eight. In a thrilling showdown, the Patriots secured a hard-fought victory over the No. 7-ranked Colorado School of Mines Orediggers, 100-79, marking a major milestone for the men’s basketball program.
The Dallas Baptist University Patriots men's basketball team has reached a historic milestone by advancing to the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Finals for the first time in the program's history. This achievement follows a series of commanding performances that have showcased the team's resilience, skill, and determination.
The DBU Baseball team enters the 2025 season ranked No. 17 nationally after a decade of NCAA Regional appearances, with a talented roster featuring 21 returning lettermen and several key newcomers, including Division I transfers.
The newly opened Pool of Bethesda Prayer Garden on DBU’s campus offers a serene retreat for prayer and reflection. With its soothing waterfall and scenic overlook, the garden is a place of healing and peace, inspired by John’s account of Jesus healing a man at the Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem.
Dr. Jason Allen, president of the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, addressed DBU students in chapel. He encouraged and challenged them to embrace the Lord rather than earthly things.
President of Texas Baptists, Dr. Ronny Marriott, addressed the DBU student body and spoke of the importance of unity and love amid a divisive world.
DBU students gathered on Wed. September 25 to pray for our world, nation, and students worldwide to honor the 'See You at the Pole' tradition started over 30 years ago.
This year, the Texas Business Hall of Fame inducted recent graduate Jaret V. Grayson, current undergraduate student Micah Harkless, and current graduate student Christopher Castle for their entrepreneurial endeavors.
Over 600 new Patriots began their journey on the DBU campus during Student Welcome and Transition (SWAT) week. The week capped off with the start of a brand-new tradition: Running Home.
Each year, DBU takes multiple trips to Alfa y Omega in Denia, Spain, to serve the community and share the Gospel. This summer, a group from DBU's Ford Village toured the country while another group served at summer camps to share the Gospel.
On August 2, 2024, Dallas Baptist University celebrated 100 new graduates at the 10:00 A.M. service, including the commencement speaker, Dr. Carter Willis, who graduated with a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership.
This summer, DBU students traveled to South Korea to become immersed in a new culture and learn from Professor Rick Jordan and Dr. Jon Choi.
It has been 20 years since the Cook School of Leadership welcomed its first Cohort to University Hill. This year, the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies program welcomed Cohort XX, led by Dr. Mary Nelson.
DBU Student Alexis Delagarza Selected for the Charley Pride Fellow Internship with the Texas Rangers
Alexis Delagarza, a Broadcast and Digital Media major, is interning with the Texas Rangers as part of the Charley Pride Fellowship. During the 10-week program, she will gain hands-on experience with marketing, branding, and production.
DBU Students Emma Sumlin and Jonathan Collins are shooting a film called Timeless, a love story set in World War II.
Luke Brooker was awarded $30,000 from the Sumners Foundation because of his passion for civic engagement, academic excellence, and passion for our country.
DBU welcomed over 500 new undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral graduates into the DBU Alumni Family this year’s spring commencement on Thursday, May 9, and Friday, May 10. There are now over 41,000 graduates worldwide who exemplify Christ and servant leadership in their careers.
It's a fourpeat! For the fourth year in a row, DBU Cheer and Patriettes traveled to Daytona to defend their title and brought home the gold again. Also, DBU Men's and Women's Golf both won the Lone Star Conference Tournament.
Professor Sandra Crawford Williamson and Dr. Kyle Allison coached a group of DBU marketing students to compete in the National Digital Marketing Championship.
DBU Students traveled the globe during spring break to New York City, Washington D.C., and Costa Rica. DBU's Women's Soccer and Volleyball teams served with the Costa Rica Soccer ministry and shared the Gospel throughout their trip.
During the team's first season as an NCAA program, DBU STUNT claimed victory at the inaugural Lone Star Conference Tournament. Next stop: Nationals!
Daughter of Chick-fil-A founder Trudy Cathy White addressed DBU students in chapel. She shared her story of being the youngest franchise owner in company history and how the Lord has utilized her and her family to further the Kingdom.
Students in the MAGL program, consider joining the Evangelical Missiological Society to use your talents to further the Kingdom around the world.
Reverend Bertrain Bailey addressed DBU students during Chapel and recited the famous "I Have a Dream" speech originally delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Learn what the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling Program is up to this month!
DBU is thrilled to announce the new Associate of Engineering partnership with Baylor University.
The February 2024 Edition of the Commissional Corner Newsletter from the Master of Arts in Global Leadership program at DBU.
Introducing Tina Braswell, Program Assistant, and Madison Miller, Student Worker.
Counseling Connections is sent to DBU students and alumni of the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling program.
Dr. Julio Guarneri, who was recently installed as the new Executive Director of Texas Baptists, spoke to students in DBU Chapel this November. In his message, Guarneri urged students to remember the people of faith who have gone before us.
On November 3 and 4, DBU Hosted the annual Herb Robbins Research Symposium. The two-day-event, sponsored in partnership with the Beta Beta Beta Biological Society, has since 2008 featured student and alumni presentations of scientific research.
As part of a Special Topics course, Dr. Mark Alexander took his class to the Evangelical Missiological Society (EMS) annual conference.
A special missions emphasis focus turned students' attention to the great spiritual need of the world with a special chapel message, luncheon, and outdoor mission organization fair.
DBU students Ritesh Rana, Zak Kos, and Gavin Duke were three recipients of the Mitchell Family Foundation Scholarship and were recently added to the Texas Business Hall of Fame family.
As a part of Student Welcome and Transition (SWAT) week, incoming students participated in outdoor activities and games, nights of worship, Candlelighting, and a Service Day at various locations of the Metroplex.
Jo Allen is a student worker in the Baptist Student Ministries office here at DBU. This summer, she joined Texas Baptists Go Now Missions as a summer missionary to Eastern Europe, where she spent 8 weeks spreading the gospel and growing in her walk with the Lord.
Cade Bauer is following a calling into the field of computer science. This summer he interned with NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
During the summer months, DBU students can be found all over the world, continuing to expand their education outside the classroom in study abroad trips, as well as serving with local churches to reach their communities.
Preparations for the Fall 2023 semester at Dallas Baptist University have once again opened in a burst of confetti at New Patriot Orientation, known on campus as NPO, a celebration and guide for all incoming students, from first-year freshmen to new transfer students.
In just their second year together, the Patriot Debate Team has been named the #1 Scholastic program in the United States after competing in nine tournaments, debating 1,129 collective rounds, and bringing home 185 awards throughout their 2022-2023 season.
As part of the MAGL 5336 course, Dr. Mark and his students served alongside Swerve Church in Brooklyn, New York, this past Spring Break on a short-term mission trip.
During January 2023, DBU's Gary Cook School of Leadership hosted over 100 individuals on campus for this year's Christian Leadership Summit event.
The Graduate School of Ministry is proud to introduce student worker Victoria Gacita to the DBU Family.
Dallas Baptist University was proud to host this year's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service put on by the William B. Dean Center for Service-Learning and our on-campus Unity Walk.
The Graduate School of Ministry celebrates two more Master of Arts in Global Leadership December Graduates, Seeun Youn and Heydi Cayoja.
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.
The Master of Arts in Global Leadership is excited to celebrate its 2022 December program graduates, Loyd Miguel and Phillip Fuentes.
Patriots celebrated yet another year of the Lord's faithfulness to DBU through a week of Homecoming activities, fellowship, and fun on the Hill.
After attending the annual No Need Among You Conference, a number of DBU students have returned with new perspectives and renewed excitement to spread the gospel.
Dallas Baptist University was honored to host Will Witt as the Keynote Speaker for this year's Veritas Lecture Series, engaging students and faculty on campus.
As the semester begins, the Graduate School of Ministry encourages Dallas Baptist Patriots to lean into the Lord for strength and delivers practical reminders to help students run the race with excellence this year.
As a part of the 2022 Student Welcome and Transition Week, DBU was able to send over 700 individuals into the Dallas community to serve.
DBU Patriots, faculty and staff, and organizations across campus were excited to provide donated household items for 80 different international students through the giveaway held in Piper Hall this past month by the International Office.
DBU undergraduate student Caleb Rogers reflects on his time spent as an L4 Area Manager Intern with Amazon this past summer and the growth he experienced from seizing the opportunity the Lord set before him.
As the summer came to a close, Dallas Baptist University was proud to celebrate our 158 August graduates.
Throughout the summer, countless dedicated Patriots serve across the globe, faithfully obeying the callings that the Lord has placed on their lives. Today, we catch a glimpse of how the Lord has used three different DBU students' summers to glorify His name and expand the Kingdom.
This summer, DBU Ph.D. and undergraduate students were given the opportunity to travel to England to learn about history on the very soil it was made on.
After spending an entire year studying on University Hill, DBU International Student Jason Rajiv has returned to his home town of Mumbai, India, for the summer.
As the Spring semester comes to a close, the Master of Arts in Global Leadership Program says goodbye to their Spring graduates and celebrates the impact the MAGL continues to have as students step into their callings.
After returning home from their two week journey to Germany, student Kaelyn Black and staff members Kristi Coleman and Shelby Weatherly reflect on their time spent traveling, visiting historical sites, and learning from the local church.
As the semester draws to a close, DBU honors this year's 508 spring graduates with 4 commencement ceremonies held in DBU's Patty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel.
This past month, DBU proudly held an Accounting Fair, Career Fair, and Ministry Fair hosted by The Center for Career and Professional Development which strives to create opportunities for students all across campus to grow professionally and be prepared for life after completing their college studies.
Dallas Baptist University strives to create an environment for military Veterans and their families to excel in their pursuit of higher education. This year, DBU celebrates being named a "Gold" Award Status University by the Military Friendly Company.
DBU Mock Trial Team Celebrates First Contest, Luke Castle Recognized with Outstanding Attorney Award
Dallas Baptist University's Mock Trial Team is comprised of seven devoted students pulled from a number of diverse fields of study and passions united by their love of justice and clear conversation in court.
Over Spring Break, a number of DBU Patriots traveled to New York City to serve the Bushwick neighborhood and study under the instruction of DBU Professor of Missions Dr. Mark Alexander.
DBU current undergraduate student Jeremiah Austin shares insight into the call upon his life to preach, explains how the Lord has confirmed this calling throughout his life, and offers encouragement to those who are called to do the same.
The Master of Arts in Global Leadership program highlights the life of student worker Ashley Cooke.
Students from all across DBU's campus join together to celebrate and create new and innovative ideas through last fall's Big Idea Challenge.
The Dallas Baptist University Debate Team finished their first debate season ranking as the number 5 overall debate program in the United States from the International Public Debate Association.
Long before Joelle Newton ever stepped foot on University Hill, the Lord had been paving the way for Joelle's life. Now, Joelle is heavily involved with the DBU Baseball team, is a faithful member of her sorority, and is currently pursuing her bachelor's in mathematics.
This past year, DBU was home to two Texas Business Hall of Fame 2021 Scholar Award recipients.
The Graduate School of Ministry is excited to welcome Mocha Khaling into the DBU Family all the way from Northeastern India.
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.
DBU welcomes Patriots past and present to campus for the 2021 Homecoming celebration.
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.
DBU was proud to host the 2021 Consecrate Conference on campus, featuring a number of notable authors and Christian leaders.
Family is an important part of Hispanic culture and the Ramirez family shows what it looks like to have family as community.
Master of Arts in Global Leadership students prepare for the Fall 2021 semester by clinging to Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 9.
Professor Russell Chun's MAIS 5304 Long Summer students work to build bridges by working closely with Dallas refugees and create Cultural Summary Sheets to be across Texas and Colorado.
DBU kicks off new academic year by welcoming largest first-year class in DBU history to the Hill for SWAT 2021.
Student Matilde Lindner reflects on her past summer spent at home overseas.
Breanne Jackson felt a calling to go serve children on mission. In Kijabe, Kenya, Breanne saw the Lord's hand working all throughout her trip.
DBU student athlete Faith DeLaGarza shows how being a student and athlete has helped prepare her for her calling.
DBU is recognized as the third best private non-for-profit college in the Southwest for Military Veterans.
Greyson Goebel, Gage Roberts, and Joseph Alcazar were 3 out of only 34 students nationally to be awarded $30,000 scholarships by the Sumners Foundation for 2021.
Earlier this month, the MSITM program competed in the Customer Centricity World Series, the ultimate competition to crown the most Customer Centric Organizations around the world, hosted by ARCET Global and CXPA. Read here to learn more.
Brooks Anthony interviews four graduating seniors who provide tips, tricks, and tactics they've each learned during their time at DBU when studying and preparing for Final Exams and Projects.
The vision of the DBU Debate Team is “To inspire speakers for Christ using formal debate as a tool to strengthen civil skills and confidence in faith.”
Senior Hannah Sullivan is preparing for her career in education while student teaching during the pandemic.
Newer to the college entrance exam world, the Classic Learning Test has quickly become more and more accepted as an entrance exam for college and university admissions offices along with the standard SAT and ACT exams. As a premiere partner, DBU will serve as a host for the exam on April 17.
This year, DBU introduced a new travel study trip to South Carolina. The trip, envisioned and led by Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Jay Harley, focused on South Carolina's role in both the Civil War and the Civil Rights Era.
Chandler Jacobs became the first player in DBU history to garner USBWA National Player of the Week honors. Seven days later, he became the first to do it twice.
Camila Ramos received multiple scholarships from Zunta International, an organization devoted to empowering women around the world.
DBU faculty, staff, and students, celebrated the 5th annual MLK Unity Walk on University Hill.
We asked a few of our MAGL students about their hopes for 2021. Here are answers from Isabel Alvarez and Melisa Barrera.
DBU celebrated its first in-door, in-person Commencements in 2020 with 401 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral graduates - with all necessary safety precautions in place!
International student Exauce Madjibe reflects on his DBU experience and returning home for Christmas after two years of being away.
Hear from five of our recent MAGL graduates: Anna Gaudencio, Cindy Lopez, Madison Houston, Isabel Álvarez, and Abraão Cifuentes.
Luisa Gonzalez, a native Colombian, discovered DBU's Master of Science in Information Technology and Management (MSITM) program and now serves as a selected student ambassador for Microsoft.
Amin and Luisa met at Baptist University of Americas, married, and now are students together in the Master of Arts in Global Leadership program answering a call to missions.
Haley Briggs, a current Dallas Baptist University Master’s student, was chosen by Texas Baptists as one of nine Baptist Educators Serving Texas, or B.E.S.T., Award recipients.
The Black Student Union and two other student organizations Chi Theta Alpha and Beta Beta joined together for any early morning prayer walk for unity over the DBU campus and the nation.
The DBU Hispanic Student Union hosts special fellowship events and service opportunities to connect its growing population of Hispanic students while spreading appreciation for Hispanic culture and heritage throughout the DBU Family.
Early this morning, the Dallas Police Department notified Dallas Baptist University administration of a two-car accident off campus involving five DBU students. There were two student fatalities, and three students who sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Gracy shares about an opportunity she had to put her dream into practice after landing an internship with the Human Resources team at a large corporation in DFW during the summer.
Fall classes have begun on University Hill in what is sure to be an extraordinary semester in the school's history. The largest incoming class moved into their new residence halls, attended small group discipleship sessions, participated in service projects, and enjoyed some safe fun in preparation for the return of all the students for the first week of classes and Chapel services.
Anna Catherine’s story can be defined as one of passion and devotion to finding her calling in life. As she moved to DBU, she was expectant of what God would do throughout her college years, not knowing that God would exceed all her expectations.
