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.
Each year, Dallas Baptist University hosts the George H. Gallup, Jr. Distinguished Lecture Series, bringing influential scholars and leaders to campus to engage students and faculty in thought-provoking discussions. This year's event featured Dr. Max Baker-Hytch, a renowned philosopher and senior tutor at the University of Oxford’s Wycliffe Hall, specializing in apologetics, epistemology, and the philosophy of religion.
Michael Clayton, a proud alumnus of Dallas Baptist University (then known as Dallas Baptist College), graduated in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, double majoring in Biblical Studies and Mass Media Communication Arts.
When DBU Chancellor Dr. Gary Cook became DBU’s president in 1988, prayer became the foundation of his leadership. We firmly believe that prayer can transform lives, provide guidance, and strengthen our mission of offering Christ-centered higher education. Your prayers can make a lasting impact on the DBU community, and we would be honored to have you as part of this movement of faith and intercession.
The DBU Patriots' historic season came to an end in the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship semifinals, as they fell 94-83 in overtime to Cal State Dominguez Hills.
DBU Baseball's Ryan Johnson has been named to the Los Angeles Angels Opening Day roster. Johnson, the Patriots' all-time strikeout leader, was drafted in the second round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft and becomes just the 24th player in MLB history to reach the Major Leagues without playing one game in the minors.
Graham Kroll has been awarded the prestigious NCAA Elite 90 Award for the 2025 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Championship.
