President's Report | 2024-2025

Dear Friends,

At Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA), our mission is more than a statement. For those of us who serve this institution and our students, it is a daily pursuit. We are committed to equipping students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly. This year’s reflective theme of our report: Living the Mission: Wisdom, Conviction, and Boldness celebrates how we are making a real and lasting impact across our campus, in our community, and around the world.

With over 4,000 students representing 80 countries of origin, and new academic programs expanding across our schools and colleges, PBA continues to prepare students not just for careers, but for a life of purpose. We are equipping them to fulfill the Great Commission through their God-inspired calling. The growth we’ve experienced in numbers and impact is a direct result of God’s provision and the generosity of those who believe in our vision.

In classrooms and laboratories, on the courts and mission fields, through chapel services and research projects, our students are learning to think critically, lead courageously, and serve faithfully. In the last year this leadership was demonstrated through service, when our students collectively served over 5,800 Workship hours and shared the love of Christ in local neighborhoods and beyond.

One of the most visible signs of progress is the construction of the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall—our first new academic building under the God-Sized Dreams campaign. We marked a joyful milestone in April during our Topping Off Ceremony, celebrating the placement of the final beam and honoring the generosity that made it possible. This includes a transformational $5 million gift from Buddy and Connie Raney to establish the Raney Center for Free Enterprise. We also express our gratitude for the continued support of many donors who have contributed to God-Sized Dreams, helping us meet our initial $75 million goal. We are so grateful for you.

Thanks to your support, we are planning strategically for our campus enhancements, including our new residence hall complex, among other upgrades. We have expanded our programs and continued donor engagement, reflecting our long-term vision: to strengthen PBA’s impact, extend our reach, and remain faithful to the mission entrusted to us.

Every achievement in this report is rooted in the heart of our purpose, and none of it would be possible without the faithful partnership of alumni, parents, trustees, faculty, staff, and friends like you. Thank you for standing with us as we live the mission of PBA with wisdom, conviction, and boldness.

Warmly,

Dr. Debra A. Schwinn, President