SPRING 2026 5 DBU HONORS DR. CHRISTINA CHEN as Piper Outstanding Professor of the Year CARTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS STUDENTS ENGAGE WITH Taiwanese Executives in Unforgettable Travel Study Dallas Baptist University proudly celebrates Dr. Christina Chen, recently recognized as the Piper Outstanding Professor of the Year for her excellence in teaching, scholarship, and servant leadership. A devoted educator, researcher, and follower of Christ, Dr. Chen has made a lasting impact on both the academic and spiritual lives of her students. Dr. Chen earned her undergraduate degree in China before completing a Master’s degree at DBU, participating actively in the Chinese Student Christian Fellowship and working in both the International Office and Office of External Affairs. She later pursued dual Ph.D. degrees from the University of North Texas in Higher Education and Statistics and Measurement. Her academic excellence earned her several awards, including the Presidential Scholarship, Academic Excellence Scholarship, and Multicultural Scholar Award. Today, she serves as a full-time professor in the Carter School of Business, teaching Managerial Statistics, Business Intelligence and Data Mining, Chinese, and AI Techniques for Data Scientists. She has also taught at the doctoral level and prepared students for GRE and GMAT success. “What excites me most about my career ahead is the opportunity to equip students with the latest knowledge, technology, and data science skills so that we can serve our Lord with intelligence and diligence,” she said. Her research was recently recognized when one project received the Best Paper Award at the 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI. When reflecting on the meaning of servant leadership, the heart of the Piper Award, Dr. Chen shared, “To serve is to be Christlike: willing to serve others wholeheartedly and to ‘love your neighbor as yourself.’” With deep gratitude, Dr. Chen expressed thanks to God, her family, and her DBU community. “I am so thankful for God, who is making the impossible possible; for DBU, which provides a warm and positive environment to teach and serve; and for our university leaders and professors, who model true servant leadership. To God be the glory!” The City of Dallas has long enjoyed a strong partnership with Taiwan, recently deepened by the establishment of The Taiwan Trade and Investment Service Center to expand economic ties and strengthen supply chain cooperation. Building on this momentum, Dallas Baptist University’s Carter School of Business and the Center for Global Studies created a unique travel-study experience to Taiwan, made possible by DBU Trustee Dr. Charles Ku. During Fall Break 2025, three Carter School of Business professors led twenty undergraduate students on an academic trip, engaging with executives and innovators across diverse industries. “Ancient tradition meets cutting-edge innovation,” noted H. Rick Jordan, Assistant Professor of Management and trip leader. Also teaching were Dr. Christina Chen, Professor of Statistics and Chinese, and Sandra Crawford Williamson, Assistant Professor of Marketing. The DBU team visited organizations at the forefront of biotechnology, smart manufacturing, urban development, product innovation, and media. At MetaTech (AP) Inc., Vice Chairman Alex Chen discussed breakthroughs in regenerative medicine. Steven Chen, VP of HwaCom Systems, shared the development of a smart transportation system for Taiwan’s National Freeway Network. At Super Dragon Technology Co., students saw sustainability and profitability aligned through advanced recycling solutions, and executives at Nuna explained global marketing strategies behind their baby strollers. Students also explored Taiwanese broadcast media at Sanlih Media Group, learning how the company is pioneering AI-based marketing tools. Senior finance major Isaiah Tiemann reflected, “Each visit made me realize how far innovation can go when creativity and purpose collide.” Beyond business, students experienced Taiwan’s culture through historic buildings, serene gardens, street markets, and views from Taipei 101. DBU Chancellor Dr. Gary Cook joined a special dinner for Taiwanese alumni. Dr. Jon Dooley, Assistant VP for International Affairs, said, “The goal is for students to increase knowledge and skills through experiential learning and encounter the Lord while expanding their worldview.”
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