August 2016 Stories and Features
Whitlock Challenges OBU Community to Live With Purpose
August 31, 2016
OBU President Dr. David W. Whitlock inspired a gathering of students, faculty, administration and staff during OBU's annual Convocation Wednesday, Aug. 31. The annual event kicks off the new academic year by bringing together all members of the…
Princeton Review Names OBU ‘Best in the West’ for 2017
August 31, 2016
For the 12th consecutive year, The Princeton Review named Oklahoma Baptist University one of the best colleges and universities in the western United States. OBU was one of 126 institutions listed in the “Best in the West”…
College of Nursing Holds Commissioning Ceremony for Class of 2018
August 26, 2016
OBU’s third annual College of Nursing Commissioning Ceremony was held Thursday, Aug. 25, in the Craig-Dorland Theatre inside Shawnee Hall on the OBU campus. During the ceremony, the new class of nursing students graduating in 2018 was…
OBU Introduces New Students to Shawnee Community
August 25, 2016
Dozens of local businesses and organizations introduced Oklahoma Baptist University students to the community during OBU’s annual “Spotlight on Shawnee” event. The event took place Thursday evening, Aug. 25, on the…
New OBU Students Take “The Walk” on Bison Hill
August 25, 2016
New students took “The Walk” Tuesday night, Aug. 23, on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. “The Walk” begins at the Oval and ends on the steps of Raley Chapel. It is held on the final…
Kubicek, Smith to Lead Fall Challenge Chapel Services Aug. 23-26
August 23, 2016
OBU will host the annual Fall Challenge chapel series Aug. 23-26. The first chapel messages of the semester are traditionally known as the “Fall Challenge” and are a part of OBU’s Welcome Week, where students are…
OBU Students ‘Serve Shawnee’ During Welcome Week
August 23, 2016
A group of 418 students from Oklahoma Baptist University took to the streets of Shawnee Monday, Aug. 22, to serve the community through numerous projects as part of OBU’s annual “Serve Shawnee” event. Students…
OBU Welcomes Hundreds for Annual Move-In Day
August 22, 2016
Hundreds of students and family members converged upon the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University Saturday, Aug. 20. OBU hosted its annual move-in day event, welcoming new and returning students to Bison Hill. Current students, faculty and staff…
OBU College of Humanities and Social Sciences Welcomes New Faculty
August 19, 2016
OBU’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences is pleased to welcome seven new faculty members. The Division of Language and Literature welcomes Dr. Lindsey Panxhi as assistant professor of English. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in…
OBU College of Fine Arts Welcomes New Faculty
August 18, 2016
OBU’s Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts is pleased to welcome its new dean and seven new faculty members. Dr. Chris Mathews assumed the role of dean of the College of Fine Arts effective June 1. Mathews earned a Bachelor of Music…
OBU College of Science and Mathematics Welcomes New Faculty
August 17, 2016
OBU’s James E. Hurley College of Science and Mathematics is pleased to welcome two new faculty members. Dr. Chris Jones is the new dean of the Hurley College, while Dr. Roland Ngebichie-Njabon assumed the role of chemistry…
OBU College of Nursing Welcomes New Faculty
August 16, 2016
OBU’s College of Nursing is pleased to welcome five new faculty members as assistant professors of nursing. New faculty include Jaime Brantley, Dr. Robin Brothers, Rebecca Coon, Shaelene Fipps and Jennifer Sharma. Brantley earned both…
OBU College of Business Welcomes New Faculty
August 15, 2016
OBU’s Paul Dickinson College of Business is pleased to welcome two new faculty members. New faculty include Dr. Daryl Green, assistant professor of business, and Dr. Richard Martinez, professor of business. Green earned a Bachelor of…
OBU Ranks in Top 25 Most Affordable Christian Universities in the U.S.
August 8, 2016
OBU ranked number 23 on a list of the Most Affordable Christian Colleges and Universities for 2017. Christian Universities Online, an independent online resource for prospective students and their families researching Christian higher…