Jim and Sally Nation, friends of DBU, made the lead naming gift for Nation Hall, which opened Fall 2015
New home for the Gary Cook School of Leadership, whose programs include the Ph.D. in Leadership Studies, Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, M.Ed. in Higher Education, M.A. in Leadership, M.A. in International Studies, B.A. in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, and B.A./B.S.in Camp/Sport Leadership
New home for the President's office, Chancellor's office, Executive Affair's office, and the University Communications' office
Prominently located adjacent to Patty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel, situated on the central axis of the main campus entry on University Hill overlooking Mountain Creek Lake
Approximately 23,000-square-foot academic facility and center for leadership education, training, and development
State-of-the-art technology/multi-media for classroom instructional support
Meeting rooms, administrative support office space, faculty offices, student study/reading areas, and specialty collection academic libraries
Central Hall accommodating receptions, ceremonies, and special events/parties
Grand Hall/Dome Room for instructional space, special receptions, banquets, and academic program meetings
Porticos, terraces, and garden areas to support fellowship events, student activities, alumni activities, and other outdoor events