15 ADVANCING THE MISSION: A DECADE OF GROWTH & IMPACT MAJOR CAMPAIGNS SINCE 2016: Transform: The Campaign to Advance the Mission of DBU Carter School of Business STAND FIRM. STAND OUT. Campaign (2024-present): $60+ million OTHER ACADEMIC SUCCESSES: Establishment of the Pedersen Residential College at Ford Village (2019) Coursera access for all students and alumni ABHE—programmatic in 2023; Institutional Candidacy status in 2026 CACREP—achieved in 2024 AAQEP—achieved in 2024 (previously achieved CAEP accreditation in 2017, but switched to AAQEP) ACCREDITATIONS: Ministry Fellowship Program through DBU's Graduate School of Ministry Various articulation agreements with institutions such as Baylor Nursing, Baylor Engineering, Lipscomb Engineering, UMHB, BUA, UTA, Sky Ranch, YWAM, etc. PARTNERSHIPS: KEY NEW PROGRAMS: B.B.A. in Sport Management B.S. in Cybersecurity Online Only Programs (2023) Professional Online MBA Program (2024) M.S. in Ethical AI and Strategic Decision Sciences *In addition to 39 other certificates, and undergrad and graduate degree programs and minors. President Wright alongside members of his Cabinet THE DBU REPORT: HONORING DR. WRIGHT CAMPUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Reached an historic high in international enrollment in Fall 2018, with 673 students representing 67 countries. Expanded the Institute for Global Engagement and launched the William B. Dean, M.D. Institute for Criminal Justice Leadership, Center for Baptist History and Heritage, and K. Randel Everett Center for Global Religious Freedom. Funded initiatives reflecting a commitment to academic excellence, Kingdom influence, and a global reach.. Market Value of endowment funds increased from $37.5 million in May 2016 to $96.3 million in February 2026, representing growth of more than 156%. Sustained financial stability throughout Dr. Wright's presidency, even amid unprecedented challenges such as COVID-19, technological shifts, and the demographic cliff. Initiated The Global Community, DBU’s outreach ministry, which partners with K–12 schools, universities, churches, ministries, and Christ-centered businesses worldwide, serving 250 K–12 partners (4,186 campuses), 20 university partners (31 campuses), and 53 Vision Partners across 10 countries. In 2022, DBU reached its largest residential student population, with 2,055 students living on campus
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