The DBU Report is a quarterly publication produced by the Division of Marketing and Communications at Dallas Baptist University for Patriots and friends of DBU across the globe. Opinions and views presented in this publication are not necessarily those of the editorial staff, administration, or official policies of DBU. Copyright © 2026 by Dallas Baptist University. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. TO UPDATE YOUR RECORDS: news@dbu.edu 1 4 10 20 22 22 24 32 34 36 40 FROM THE CHAIRMAN NEWS & NOTES A DECADE OF LEADERSHIP WOMEN’S AUXILIARY BOARD BLUEBONNET LUNCHEON DBU GIVING DAY TURNER HALL UPDATE HONOR ROLL OF DONORS DFW LEADERSHIP SERIES HONORING ALUMNI SPRING SING ATHLETICS ADMINISTRATION TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTRIBUTORS PRESIDENT Dr. Adam C. Wright CHANCELLOR Dr. Gary Cook PROVOST Dr. Norma Hedin SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Jonathan Teat VICE PRESIDENT for International Affairs Randy Byers VICE PRESIDENT for Student Affairs Dr. Jay Harley VICE PRESIDENT for Advancement Ryan Hefton VICE PRESIDENT for Financial Affairs Dr. Gavin Fritz GENERAL COUNSEL Christa Van Der Merwe EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Kellie Patterson MANAGING EDITOR Kim Soto ART DIRECTION & DESIGN The Infinite Agency CONTRIBUTING WRITER Lynsey Cagle UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHER Exauce Madjibe Dijo ATHLETICS CONTRIBUTOR Reagan Ratcliff WRIGHT PORTRAITS Gittings Photography
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