Friends,
In 2022, Palm Beach Atlantic University launched the God-Sized Dreams campaign. We began with a clear conviction: God was calling us to make room for more students, expand academic excellence, and extend Christ-first impact in West Palm Beach and beyond.
Today, because of God’s provision and your extraordinary partnership, we have reached a defining milestone: $75 million raised. This is the largest campaign achievement in PBA’s history. Thank you for believing in this mission and for helping move it forward through generosity, prayer, and steadfast support.
Our God-sized dreams have already begun to take shape. Our first project, the construction of the l Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall, strengthens our AACSB-accredited Rinker College of Business and positions PBA at the heart of Wall Street South, where students can engage with leading firms and real-world opportunities. Just as important, this progress reflects what makes PBA distinct: innovation grounded in values, and a mission to equip students to grow in wisdom, lead with conviction, and serve God boldly.
And this is only the beginning.
The opportunities ahead are significant, and they build naturally on what you have helped make possible. The next priorities focus on the student experience and community impact, including making room for more students through expanded housing, with a planned 25-story residence hall and meaningful naming opportunities that help make Christ-centered education more accessible.
Looking ahead, we will continue advancing forward-thinking programs and spaces that prepare graduates for a changing world—strengthening innovation in areas like AI and ethics, engineering, and health sciences—while remaining anchored in our Christ-first mission.
We are deeply grateful for every donor, friend, and champion who helped make this milestone possible. Thank you for your faith in what God is doing through Palm Beach Atlantic University.
I invite you to stay connected as we share future projects and the next steps of God-Sized Dreams. Your prayers, encouragement, and ongoing engagement matter, and we look forward to celebrating what comes next—together.
In partnership and service,
DR. DEBRA A. SCHWINN
President
Professor of Health Science
