Mocha Khaling

Commissional Corner: Mocha Khaling

The Graduate School of Ministry is excited to welcome Mocha Khaling into the DBU Family all the way from Northeastern India.

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DBU's Annual Christmas Tradition of Giving

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.

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DBU Honors Clark Hunt at Annual Russell H. Perry Award Dinner

Dallas Baptist University honored Clark Hunt as Russell H. Perry Award recipient at the Russell H. Perry Award Dinner in November of 2021.

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Home on the Hill: DBU Homecoming 2021

DBU welcomes Patriots past and present to campus for the 2021 Homecoming celebration.

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DBU Honors Local Veterans at 2021 Veterans Day Luncheon

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.

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Commissional Corner: November 2021

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.

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DBU Hosts Consecrate Conference

DBU was proud to host the 2021 Consecrate Conference on campus, featuring a number of notable authors and Christian leaders.

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Paradoxes of the Christian Life

As we walk deeper in our faith with Christ, we find that the paradoxes present in our lives are not meant to confuse us but to draw us nearer to God.

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Dr. Karen Alexander Recognized as Dallas Baptist University’s Piper Outstanding Professor of the Year

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.

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DBU Receives Dean Foundation Grant to Begin Dean Institute for Criminal Justice Leadership

DBU excitedly announces the establishment of the William B. Dean, M.D. Institute for Criminal Justice Leadership, made possible by the generous donation given by the Dean Foundation.

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DBU Celebrates the Release of Dr. Philip Mitchell’s "The Shared Witness of C.S. Lewis and Austin Farrer"

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."

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DBU Hosts Baptist World Alliance President Dr. Tomás Mackey for T.B. Maston Lecture Series

DBU was honored to host the annual luncheon sponsored by the T.B. Maston Foundation with speaker Dr. Tomás Mackey, elected president of the Baptist World Alliance and respected Argentinian Baptist leader.

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Faithful in His Calling: Graduate School Alum Breon Dennis Jr.

Learning from his failures and using experience to guide him are 2 key reasons why Breon Dennis, Jr., is where he is today.

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DBU's Dr. Dave Arnott, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, & Dr. Sergiy Saydometov Debut Institute for Christian Economics

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.

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A Life Together with Christ at the Center: The Ramirez Family

Family is an important part of Hispanic culture and the Ramirez family shows what it looks like to have family as community.

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DBU Mourns the Sudden Passing of Dr. Billy Abraham

DBU Mourns the Sudden Passing of Dr. Billy Abraham

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Institute for Global Engagement: An Evening with Dennis Prager

DBU hosted radio personality and political commentator Dennis Prager on campus to share with students in chapel and with faculty, staff, and off-campus guests at an evening lecture.

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Commissional Corner: October 2021

This month's Commissional Corner focuses on DBU alumnus Matthew Johnston who diligently serves as an ESL teacher, mentor for refugees and immigrants, and trainer for those who desire to do the same.

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DBU’s Master of Science in Digital Risk Management

In response to the wave of recent cyberattacks in the U.S., DBU is introducing its new risk management program in spring 2022.

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DBU Honors Modern-Day Hymn Writer Keith Getty with Honorary Doctorate of Divinity

On September 27, DBU welcomed Keith and Kristyn Getty to present Keith with an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity and host the "Christ Our Hope" tour concert.

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Celebrating the Legacy of Alumni Steve and Elaine Maddox at Dallas Fire-Rescue

DBU Alumni Steve and Elaine Maddox first met on the DBC campus in the '70s. Now, the Maddox family has tirelessly served the Dallas community together through Dallas Fire Rescue for nearly 40 years.

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Diving Deep into Philosophy and Apologetics: DBU Welcomes Dr. Travis Dickinson to DBU Family

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.

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Read to Succeed: Spotlight on DBU’s Literacy and ESL Program

In honor of September being recognized as National Literacy Month, Dr. Mark Martin from the college of Education comments on how DBU is preparing future educators to teach literacy to the students they will one day encounter in their classrooms.

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DBU Welcomes New Faculty Members

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.

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Faithful In Her Calling: College of Education Alum Lenora Brown

Servant leadership is a principle that focuses on serving others before self and is a driving force behind all that Lenora Brown has done and still does in her career in the field of education.

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Faithful in His Calling: College of Business Alum Mitchell Cantwell

Mitchell Cantwell learned many important principles while gaining a higher education at DBU and is thriving by continuing to use these principles in his career today.

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Commissional Corner: September 2021

Master of Arts in Global Leadership students prepare for the Fall 2021 semester by clinging to Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 9.

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Alumna Emily Reilly: Relying on the Lord to Overcome MS and Reach Her Goals

DBU alumna Emily Reilly recounts her time as a student living on campus with multiple sclerosis and how the Lord has used her since she graduated in 2010.

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MAIS 5304: Seeking International Peace Amidst a World of Great Conflict

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.

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DBU Honors August 2021 Graduates

DBU celebrates the 176 summer graduates through two in-person Commencement ceremonies in Pilgrim Chapel on August 6, 2021.

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DBU Welcomes Largest Class in DBU History to Campus for SWAT 2021

DBU kicks off new academic year by welcoming largest first-year class in DBU history to the Hill for SWAT 2021.

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Equipping the Church for Foster Care: Bishop Aaron Blake Speaks at DBU Chapel

Bishop Aaron Blake began to foster 6 high school boys while serving as a bi-vocational pastor and high school counselor. Little did he know how this decision would impact fostered and orphaned children in Texas today.

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DBU Offers New Pre-Engineering Program

The new pre-engineering program is an associate program designed to prepare students with a solid foundation in engineering.

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Commissional Corner: August 2021

The Graduate School of Ministry celebrates the work of 2017 alumnus, Aaron, who shared the gospel through education in Korea, became involved in Korean refugee ministries, and partnered with IMB missionaries.

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International Student Matilde Lindner Spends Summer Break at Home in Denmark

Student Matilde Lindner reflects on her past summer spent at home overseas.

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DBU Community Partners Luncheon Honors Voice of Hope

This year's honorary recipient Voice of Hope that serves the West Dallas community. Established in 1982, the organization now serves over 300 students in after-school programs and summer camps.

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New Masters Programs

DBU stands ready to meet the needs and challenges of the 21st century with an ever-expanding curriculum, expert professors, and a commitment to engage new and developing fields from a Christian worldview.

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From Elementary School to DBU and Beyond: Best Friends for Life

Gala Wilson Milburn and Carolyn Stutts Henry went to the same elementary school, attended DBU together in the late 1960s, and remain best friends to this day. Read more of this true friendship story.

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Oasis for Orphans: Breanne Jackson

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.

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Biblical Economic Policy: A Useful Guide to a Christian Perspective on Economics

Dr. Dave Arnott and Dr. Sergiy Saydometov wrote a book to help Christians navigate how to engage biblically in the world of economics.

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Prepared to Thrive: Faith DeLaGarza

DBU student athlete Faith DeLaGarza shows how being a student and athlete has helped prepare her for her calling.

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DBU Recognized by Military Times Best for Vets

DBU is recognized as the third best private non-for-profit college in the Southwest for Military Veterans.

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DBU Students Awarded $30,000 Scholarships by The Sumners Foundation

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.

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Commissional Corner: July 2021

Graduate School of Ministry graduates Ruben Rios and Camille Cerqueira reflect on their time in the OPT postgraduate program.

July 4

A Legacy of Service to the Nation

As we approach the Sestercentennial of 2026, as well as the twentieth anniversary of the tragedy of 9-11, a short reflection on the origins of public service and the history of reform movements in the United States can serve as encouragement and challenge to Americans today.

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The Story Behind the Stories: Former IEP Director Publishes Book Series

Elizabeth Ann Boyles, known by Ann, retired from teaching at DBU this past December. The former teacher and Intensive English Program Director now leads Bible studies for a group of students and is currently writing her fourth book while marketing her already published fiction series, the Dragonfly Trilogy.

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DBU's Commitment to Service: A Look Back on 2020-21

Even in the midst of a pandemic, DBU remained focused on its mission of serving others as Christ has served us.

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Christ: Our Model for Glorifying God

How does one glorify God? Look no further than Jesus, the Word of God made flesh who dwelt among us.

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Humility: The Heart of Servant Leadership

The core of our mission at DBU is to produce servant leaders. But what is servant leadership and why is it the heartbeat of all we do at DBU. Read here to find out.

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A Distinguished Life: Dr. David K. Naugle, 1952-2021

Dr. David (Davey) Naugle, DBU’s Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, passed away on Friday, June 11. A devoted family man to wife Deemie and daughter, Courtney, Naugle was a beloved professor who established, chaired, and taught in DBU’s philosophy department for nearly three decades. He was a foremost scholar and cared deeply about his students.