June 2016 Stories and Features
OBU Earns National Recognition as a College of Distinction
June 30, 2016
Oklahoma Baptist University was recently named as a 2016-17 College of Distinction, a nationally prestigious designation for universities that demonstrate an innovative application of high impact educational practices. Since 1999, the Colleges…
OBU Welcomes Jeremy Scott as Campus Photographer
June 29, 2016
OBU recently welcomed Jeremy Scott to campus as the University’s photographer. He assumed the role June 6. Scott served as a photographer for the International Mission Board from 2010 to 2016, first serving as a studio photographer…
OBU Hosts NCFCA National Championship, Offers Scholarships to Winners
June 23, 2016
OBU is hosting the national championships for the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association June 21-25. In conjunction with this event, the University recently announced special scholarships that will be awarded to winners of…
OBU Ranks Third in Affordability for Western United States
June 22, 2016
OBU ranked third on a list of the 25 Most Affordable Christian Colleges and Universities in the West for 2016. The list was released June 21 by Christian Universities Online and was published on the group’s website,…
Naylor Receives OBU’s Hobbs Award During SBC Meeting
June 15, 2016
OBU presented the Herschel H. Hobbs Award for Distinguished Denominational Service to Dr. Rebekah Naylor Tuesday, June 14, during the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in St. Louis, Missouri. OBU President Dr. David W. Whitlock…
Space Remains for OBU Pastors School July 11-13
June 10, 2016
It’s not too late to register for the 2016 OBU Pastors School, July 11-13 on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. The theme for the event, designed to provide a ministry development opportunity for pastors and…
OBU Offers Donors Final Chance to Autograph Raley Chapel Roof Tiles June 25
June 10, 2016
Raley Chapel, an iconic symbol of Oklahoma Baptist University, is getting a new roof this summer. The original roof, which has served its purpose since 1961, is being replaced, and the University is offering one last chance to autograph roof…
OBU Welcomes Jones as Dean of the Hurley College of Science and Mathematics
June 9, 2016
OBU is pleased to welcome Dr. Chris Jones as dean of the James E. Hurley College of Science and Mathematics. He will assume his duties July 5. Jones currently serves as professor of chemistry at Shorter University in Rome, Georgia, assuming…
OBU Seeking Judges for Speech and Debate National Championships June 21-25
June 8, 2016
OBU is seeking volunteers from the OBU community and surrounding communities to help judge the national championships for the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association. The championships will be held June 21-25 on the OBU…