Dallas Baptist University (DBU) has announced a recent $20 million donation from the Carter family, marking the largest single gift in the university’s history.
The university will rename its business school the Don and Linda Carter School of Business, according to a news release from the university.
The Carter family’s recent contribution is another reflection of their long-standing support for DBU. The late Don Carter, remembered as the “original Maverick” for his instrumental role in bringing the Dallas Mavericks to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and his wife Linda, have been key figures in both the local sports scene and other various charitable endeavors across DFW for years.
“The Carter family’s exceptional generosity rooted in an enduring legacy of faith will shape the future of our students through the Carter School of Business for generations to come,” Dr. Adam C. Wright, President of DBU, said.
The relationship between DBU and the Carter family dates back to 1969, when Don Carter’s mother, Mary Carter Crowley, a Christian businesswoman and the founder of Home Interior and Gifts, began supporting the university.
“We are proud that Dallas Baptist University is a solid representation of biblical principles and demonstrates the fortitude necessary to stand firm and stand out in our secularly dominated culture,” Ron Carter said on behalf of his family.
The School of Business currently offers seven different fields of undergraduate studies and eleven different types of MBA programs.
“The Carter School of Business will forever stand as a testament to Don and Linda Carter’s unwavering belief in the transformative impact of Christian higher education. We are deeply grateful for the vision and trust the Carter family continues to place in DBU to produce future leaders marked by wisdom, ingenuity, work ethic, and integrity for years to come,” Dr. Wright said.