experts and practitioners from a variety of fields to address issues from a distinctively Christian worldview. Since its founding, the IGE has held several seminars and lectures featuring a variety of individuals, including author Eric Metaxas, former presidential speech writer Michael Gerson, political commentator Matthew Dowd, former UN Ambassador Samuel Brownback, and former Secretary of Defense Gen. Jim Mattis. The organization also produces The Daily Briefing, an email that goes out three times a week covering the news of the day with a Christian perspective.
=== Rankings and recognition ===
U.S. News & World Report ranked Dallas Baptist University #392-434 among "National Universities" in its 2024 college and university rankings.
== Traditions ==
In its early years, Dallas Baptist University's mascot was the Indians, but in the late 1980s, it was changed to the Patriot, and the school colors were changed from blue and gold to the more patriotic theme colors of red, white, and blue.
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