2016 Stories and Features
Which is the best OBU campus visit for you?
September 25, 2017
You’ve dreamt of heading off to college for years, from meeting lifelong friends to learning more about the vocation you feel called to, and you can’t wait to explore everything an undergrad experience has to offer. But as…
OBU Club Sports Climbing Club Wins State Bouldering Competition
February 6, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University’s rock climbing team competed in the Oklahoma State Games Bouldering Competition at Climb Up in Norman Saturday, Jan. 28. The team placed first overall, in addition to high placements for the individual…
OBU Honors 103 Graduates During Winter Commencement
December 16, 2016
Oklahoma Baptist University conferred degrees upon 74 undergraduate and 29 graduate students during Winter Commencement, Friday, Dec. 16. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Pastor Joe Ligon, senior pastor at…
OBU to Honor 103 Graduates During Winter Commencement Dec. 16
December 16, 2016
Oklahoma Baptist University will confer degrees upon 74 undergraduate and 29 graduate students during Winter Commencement, Friday, Dec. 16. The ceremony will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium at 2 p.m. Pastor Joe Ligon,…
OBU Alumna Watkins Honored as OKC Employee of the Month
December 15, 2016
Clarissa Watkins, alumna of Oklahoma Baptist University, was recently honored as the Oklahoma City Employee of the Month. The award was presented Dec. 7 by the Kiwanis Club of South Oklahoma City. Watkins is a 2015 graduate from OBU, with a…
OBU Business Students Achieve Success in Gig Economy, Showcasing Published Books and Online Businesses
December 13, 2016
Students from Oklahoma Baptist University’s Paul Dickinson College of Business recently created several published books and online businesses as an exercise in succeeding in the “Gig Economy.” This practical…
Brantley Travels to New York for CCCU Leadership Experience
December 9, 2016
Will Brantley, Oklahoma Baptist University director of admissions, participated this year in the CCCU Leadership Development Institute, traveling to both New York City and Washington state during the year. The program accepts only 20…
Hanging of the Green Features “Messiah” Performance on Bison Hill
December 5, 2016
Oklahoma Baptist University presented its 79th annual Hanging of the Green Christmas program Saturday, Dec. 3. The evening featured a presentation of Handel’s “Messiah.” The performers for this year’s…
Ligon to Deliver Winter Commencement Address Dec. 16
December 2, 2016
Joe Ligon, pastor at First Baptist Church of Marlow, Oklahoma, and newly elected president of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, will deliver OBU’s Winter Commencement address Friday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. in Raley…
OBU Student Jillian Murphy Authors Book, Hosts Book Signing Dec. 10
December 1, 2016
Jillian Murphy, a freshman nursing major from Frisco, Texas, recently released a devotional book titled, “The Four Seasons of Hope.” Living Word Bookstore, located in the Shawnee Mall, will host the OBU student for a book…
Dr. Robert Smith Jr. Delivers OBU Chapel Message Nov. 30
November 30, 2016
Dr. Robert Smith Jr., Charles T. Carter Baptist chair of divinity at Beeson Divinity School, delivered Oklahoma Baptist University’s chapel message Nov. 30, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium Smith serves as Charles T.…
5 Places Students Can Volunteer this Holiday Season
November 30, 2016
Consider how you can comfort someone in need this holiday season. No matter how small a task may seem, it can make a huge difference in someone’s life. Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back to your community. "What can you do…
OBU Music Preparatory Choirs to Present Christmas Concert Dec. 4
November 22, 2016
The Music Preparatory Department choirs at Oklahoma Baptist University will present a Christmas Concert Sunday, December 4, at 3 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Performing groups include Discovery Singers, Shawnee Honor…
OBU’s Hanging of the Green to Feature “Messiah” Dec. 3
November 22, 2016
OBU will present its 79th annual Hanging of the Green Christmas program Saturday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The community is invited to attend the celebration, which will feature a presentation of…
OBU Students Learn Business Operations Hands-On at Shawnee Airport
November 22, 2016
By Dr. Daryl Green, Dickinson Chair of Business Students from Oklahoma Baptist University’s Paul Dickinson College of Business recently visited the Shawnee Regional Airport Nov. 10 to discuss operations management and how this concept…
OBU Marriage and Family Therapy Deadlines and Details
November 22, 2016
You’ve decided Marriage and Family Therapy is the right program for you, so now it’s time to move on to the next step - applying for the program and taking classes. Missing the Priority Application Deadline can make it more…
OBU Professors Provide Individualized Learning Experiences, Faith-Based Teaching and Ethical Guidance
November 22, 2016
OBU employs experienced, passionate professors to provide students with the best education, but experience and passion aren’t our professors’ only common traits. Those who teach at OBU have a gift for educating others, the…
OBU’s Enactus Group Receives Women’s Empowerment Grant
November 21, 2016
OBU’s own “Entrepreneurs, Action and Us” (abbreviated “Enactus”) group received a $1,500 grant to complete their project focusing on women’s economic empowerment. The group, a local…
Hobby Lobby’s Miller Delivered Minter Lecture
November 18, 2016
Hobby Lobby Real Estate Analyst Les Miller delivered the 2016 Minter Lecture in Business, Leadership and Christian Ministry at OBU. Miller attended OBU from 1977-81 and has since been involved in commercial and industrial real estate for…
OBU to Present Musical Theater Showcase Nov. 18-19
November 17, 2016
The Oklahoma Baptist University Division of Music will present its Fall Musical Theater Showcase Friday and Saturday, Nov. 18-19, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium. Admission is free and the public is invited. The…
Rhone Speaks During OBU Chapel Nov. 16
November 16, 2016
Pastor Anthony Rhone delivered the chapel message at Oklahoma Baptist University Nov. 16. Rhone is the pastor of Galilee Baptist Church in Shawnee. He attended John Marshall High School in Oklahoma City and graduated in 1982. Later he…
OBU Team Presents Project at Assessment Academy Results Workshop
November 15, 2016
A team from Oklahoma Baptist University traveled to Chicago, Illinois, Oct. 12-13, to present the results of a five-year project during the Assessment Academy Results Workshop, hosted by the Higher Learning Commission. Institutions progress…
OBU Presents JM Carroll Award to Kelly King
November 15, 2016
OBU presented the JM Carroll Award to Kelly King, Tuesday, Nov. 15, during the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma’s (BGCO) annual meeting held at Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. King is the former BGCO…
Hobby Lobby's Miller to Deliver Minter Lecture Nov. 18
November 14, 2016
Les Miller, real estate analyst for Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., will deliver the 2016 Minter Lectureship in Business, Leadership and Christian Ministry at OBU. The lecture will take place Friday, Nov. 18, at 10 a.m., in the Tulsa Royalties…
Student Profile: Energy Management
November 14, 2016
If you’re in search of a business-focused master’s degree that can separate you from the competition, OBU’s Energy Management program is worth exploring. Energy Management doesn’t only focus on oil and…
OBU Crowns 2016 Harvest Court During Homecoming Festivities
November 12, 2016
OBU announced winners of the 2016 Harvest Court Saturday, Nov. 12, during halftime of the Bison football game versus Southern Nazarene University. The event was part of OBU’s homecoming celebration happening on campus throughout the…
OBU Honors Outstanding Alumni During Harvest Dinner
November 12, 2016
OBU recognized outstanding alumni with special awards during its Harvest Dinner Friday, Nov. 11. The annual event is part of the University’s homecoming weekend celebration. The University presented several awards, including the…
Home on Bison Hill: An OBU Alumni Perspective By Marc Ira Hooks, ’90
November 11, 2016
OBU alumnus Marc Hooks, ’90, shares about the home he found on Bison Hill and the special bonds that shaped the course of his life. He is a seasoned communicator, photojournalist, missionary, and church planter, bringing a unique…
OBU Honors Veterans During Ceremony Nov. 11
November 11, 2016
OBU held a special ceremony Friday, Nov. 11, honoring veterans of the United States military in observance of Veterans Day. The event took place in Gold Star Park on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The park is located just west of Kickapoo and south…
BGCO’s Harrison Teaches from Luke 22 During OBU Chapel Nov. 9
November 9, 2016
Andy Harrison, Falls Creek program director and student ministry specialist at the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, delivered the chapel message at Oklahoma Baptist University Wednesday, Nov. 9. Harrison spoke from Luke 22 and continued…
New OBU Forensics and Debate Team Wins First Championship
November 8, 2016
Over the last few months, there has been talk nationwide about debates. Who said what, who won, and what effect each debate made on the viewers. And while that national conversation was couched in the midst of presidential politics, speech and…
OBU to Host Fine Arts Showcase During Homecoming Nov. 11
November 7, 2016
Oklahoma Baptist University's annual Fine Arts Showcase, featuring the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts, will take place Friday, Nov. 11, at 8:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Potter Auditorium. The event is part of OBU's homecoming activities.…
How to Personalize Your MBA Experience at OBU
November 7, 2016
If you’re considering earning you Master of Business Administration, you may not realize that there is no “one size fits all” for an MBA program. At Oklahoma Baptist University, we believe there is more than one…
OBU Education Majors Give Local Students Historical Look at the 1960s
November 4, 2016
OBU teacher education students hosted an interactive children’s museum Nov. 2 on the OBU campus in Shawnee. This semester’s edition was titled “Defining Events of the 1960's: A Historical Study Using Photographs as…
OBU Division of Music to Host Annual Keyboard Academy & Recital Nov. 10-11
November 4, 2016
Oklahoma Baptist University’s Division of Music will host its annual Keyboard Academy Nov. 10-11, featuring some of OBU’s own professors and special musical guests. The Keyboard Academy will feature a special recital…
OBU to Present Alumni Awards at Annual Harvest Dinner Nov. 11
November 4, 2016
OBU will host its annual Harvest Dinner Friday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. in the upper level of the Geiger Center on the OBU campus. Tickets are $23 until Nov. 7 and $26 thereafter. To purchase tickets for the Harvest Dinner, visit www.okbu.edu/events…
Exploring MBA Specialties in OKC
November 4, 2016
Once you have decided to pursue your MBA, you’ll realize there can be so much more to an MBA program than just a general track. With specialties and areas of focus in project management, leadership, energy and international business,…
OBU to Host VEX Robotics Competition Dec. 3
November 3, 2016
Oklahoma Baptist University will host a VEX Robotics Competition Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Recreation and Wellness Center (RAWC) on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The competition, which promotes STEM skills in Oklahoma students, is open to sixth…
Post-Grad Jobs for Business Majors
November 3, 2016
Before you choose the program that’s right for you, consider the possible career opportunities available with the specific degree. If a business degree sounds like a good fit, you will have endless career options to consider. The Paul…
Charette Delivers OBU Chapel Message Nov. 2
November 2, 2016
Dr. Vern Charette, assistant professor of preaching and chair of the preaching and pastoral studies division at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, delivered the chapel message at Oklahoma Baptist University Wednesday, Nov. 2. In 1997,…
OBU Announces 2016 Harvest Court Candidates
November 2, 2016
OBU will honor outstanding seniors in the annual Harvest Court ceremony Saturday, Nov. 12, during halftime of the OBU Bison football game versus Southern Nazarene University. The game will begin at 1 p.m. The event is part of OBU’s…
Register Now for the Bison Stampede 10k-5k-Fun Run Nov. 12
November 1, 2016
OBU students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the community still have time to register for the Fifth Annual Bison Stampede. The event takes place Saturday, Nov. 12, at 7 a.m. on the campus of OBU in Shawnee during homecoming festivities.…
Tickets Available for OBU Theatre’s “You Can’t Take it With You” Nov. 3-13
November 1, 2016
OBU Theatre’s production of “You Can’t Take it With You” opens Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and are $11 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets may be purchased online at…
Boeing Engineering Executive Shares Experience with OBU Students
October 28, 2016
Boeing executive Jimmy Rollen delivered a lecture Friday, Oct. 28, at Oklahoma Baptist University. Rollen works in Oklahoma City as director of engineering and chief engineer for aircraft modernization and sustainment. He leads a global team of…
OBU Professor D.H. Dilbeck Authors “A More Civil War”
October 28, 2016
Dr. D.H. Dilbeck, assistant professor of history at Oklahoma Baptist University, has authored a new book titled, “A More Civil War: How the Union Waged a Just War.” The book released Oct. 24 and is available on amazon.com…
NFL Icon Archie Manning to Speak at OBU’s Green and Gold Gala March 7
October 27, 2016
Archie Manning, All-American quarterback and NFL icon, will be the featured speaker during the fifth annual Oklahoma Baptist University Green and Gold Gala Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma…
Come One, Come All to OBU’s ‘Deep Fried Follies’ Oct. 29
October 27, 2016
OBU’s Campus Activities Board will take attendees on a ferris wheel ride to a state fair themed Freshman Follies, Saturday, Oct. 29. “Deep Fried Follies” is the second CAB sponsored student variety show of the…
OBU Alumnus Hall Delivers Chapel Message Oct. 26
October 26, 2016
Shane Hall, OBU alumnus and senior pastor of First Southern Baptist Church of Del City, Oklahoma, delivered the chapel message at Oklahoma Baptist University Oct. 26. He challenged the audience with a question, "How will your life be remembered…
“You Can’t Take it With You” Hits the OBU Stage Nov. 3
October 25, 2016
OBU Theatre is proud to present Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s, “You Can’t Take it With You,” opening Thursday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Performances will take place at Craig-Dorland Theatre inside Shawnee…
Boeing Engineering Executive to Deliver Lecture at OBU Oct. 28
October 25, 2016
Boeing executive Jimmy Rollen will deliver a lecture Friday, Oct. 28, at 10 a.m. in Oklahoma Baptist University’s Tulsa Royalties Auditorium. The auditorium is located inside the Bailey Business Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee.…
OBU to Host Homecoming Weekend Nov. 11-12
October 25, 2016
For decades, Bison have gone with Ka-Rip. Generations of alumni excitedly "let'er go ruse" to cheer the Green and Gold to victory. The chant is a timeless OBU tradition the University and its friends return to time and again to celebrate the…
Bison Jazz Orchestra to Host “Autumn Leaves” Night of Jazz Oct. 29
October 24, 2016
OBU’s Bison Jazz Orchestra will once again host Night of Jazz on OBU's campus in Shawnee. Night of Jazz will take place Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Mabee Suite, located on the upper floor of the Noble complex. The…
David’s Creed Records in Professional Studio
October 19, 2016
Students at Oklahoma Baptist University receive a world class education. They are taught by professors with expertise in their fields, real-world experience, and knowledge of the nuances and intricacies of their subject matter. They are…
Finn Challenges Students During Hobbs Lecture
October 19, 2016
Dr. Nathan Finn, dean of the School of Theology and Missions and professor of Christian thought and tradition at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, delivered the annual Hobbs Lecture during Oklahoma Baptist University’s chapel…
OBU Art Professor’s Illustrations Bring Children’s Books to Life
October 19, 2016
OBU Assistant Professor of Art Joshua Brunet has always loved to draw. “For me, it was always obvious and easy. I always knew I wanted to go into art. In high school, I had a great art teacher. I didn't know what kind of art I wanted…
Deem Delivers Lecture During OBU Business Forum Oct. 17
October 18, 2016
OBU alumnus Adam Deem delivered the lecture during OBU’s Business Forum event Monday, Oct. 17. Deem graduated from OBU with a double major in finance and marketing. He is a partner and registered investment advisor with Teaktree…
Cairns to Speak at OBU’s Visiting Writer Seminar Nov. 7-8
October 18, 2016
OBU will host author Scott Cairns for the Visiting Writer Seminar Nov. 7-8. The events will take place in the Bailey Business Center on OBU’s campus. Cairns will hold a reading of his poetry Monday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. He will…
Finn to Deliver Hobbs Lecture Oct. 19
October 17, 2016
Dr. Nathan Finn, dean of the School of Theology and Missions and professor of Christian thought and tradition at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, will deliver the annual Hobbs Lecture during OBU’s chapel service Wednesday, Oct.…
OBU Welcomes Henderson as Director of Student Success
October 14, 2016
OBU is pleased to welcome Kirt Henderson as director of student success. He assumed his duties effective Oct. 10. Henderson is an OBU alumnus and former assistant director of admissions. The director of student success oversees the operation of…
OBU English Major Spends Semester at Oxford, Wins de Jager Prize
October 13, 2016
During the 2016 spring semester, while most of her friends were back on Bison Hill, OBU English major Elyse Kusakabe spent the latter half of her junior year travelling around England and furthering her education at Oxford University. The…
Kelly Delivers OBU Chapel Message Oct. 12
October 12, 2016
Dr. Bobby Kelly, the Ruth Dickinson Professor of Religion, delivered the chapel message at Oklahoma Baptist University Wednesday, Oct. 12. His message was from 2 Corinthians 12. It continued the fall chapel series theme of “Prayer:…
Sports Ministry Expert to Lead OBU’s Bison Way Chapel Oct. 14
October 12, 2016
Sports and recreation ministry expert John Garner will lead Oklahoma Baptist University’s ‘Bison Way’ chapel Friday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m. The event will take place in OBU’s Noble Complex. Garner is a…
OBU Offers Guaranteed $5,000 Scholarship to All Incoming Freshmen
October 10, 2016
OBU will offer a guaranteed minimum $5,000 scholarship per year to all new incoming freshman students, beginning fall 2017. The University is raising the guaranteed minimum from $2,000 to $5,000. The scholarship is renewable every year for four…
Career Opportunities in Marriage and Family Therapy
October 10, 2016
If you’re interested in Marriage and Family Therapy as a career path, you likely want to know what life will be like after getting your degree and licensure or certifications. The federal government recognizes Family Therapists as…
OBU Trustees Adopt Budget, Celebrate Enrollment Growth
October 7, 2016
The OBU Board of Trustees approved a $76.9 million operating budget and the tuition and fee structure for the 2017-18 academic year, dedicated a new campus art project, and celebrated a record freshman class during their fall semester meeting…
OBU Dedicates New Bison Sculptures and University Sign
October 7, 2016
OBU held a dedication ceremony Friday, Oct. 7, for a new campus art project located on the southwest corner of Kickapoo and MacArthur. The project includes three life-sized metal Bison sculptures, a new OBU sign, a new brick structure housing…
Deem to Speak at Business Forum Oct. 17
October 6, 2016
OBU’s Paul Dickinson College of Business will host a Business Forum lecture featuring OBU alumnus Adam Deem. The event will be held Monday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m. in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium in Bailey Business Center on the OBU…
Pace Brings Message on Prayer from John 17
October 5, 2016
Dr. Scott Pace, the Reverend A.E. and Dora Johnson Hughes chair of Christian ministry and associate professor of applied ministry, delivered the chapel message at Oklahoma Baptist University Wednesday, Oct. 5. His message was titled…
Blackstone’s Art Show ‘The Eighteen Day Deadline’ Runs Through October at OBU
October 5, 2016
Julie Blackstone’s art show is now available for viewing on the first floor of the Geiger Center on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. Blackstone, assistant professor of art at OBU, titled her show, ‘The…
Jordan Delivers OBU Gaskin Lecture, Details Falls Creek’s 99-Year History
October 3, 2016
Dr. Anthony Jordan, executive director-treasurer of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, delivered OBU’s Gaskin Lecture Monday, Oct. 3. Jordan focused on the contribution of Falls Creek to Oklahoma Baptist history. "It's an…
Manger Honored with ION Oklahoma’s NextGen Under 30 Award
October 3, 2016
Oklahoma Baptist University alumnus Austin Manger, field representative and policy advisor for U.S. Senator James Lankford, has been named a recipient of the “NextGen Under 30 Award.” The award is presented by ION Oklahoma,…
Jordan to Deliver OBU’s Gaskin Lecture on Baptist History
September 29, 2016
Dr. Anthony Jordan, executive director-treasurer of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, will deliver Oklahoma Baptist University’s Gaskin Lecture Monday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. The event will take place in the upper level of…
Dr. Brent Taylor Delivers OBU Chapel Message Sept. 28
September 28, 2016
Dr. Brent Taylor delivered the chapel message at Oklahoma Baptist University Wednesday, Sept. 28, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. His message came from Ephesians 3 and continued the fall 2016 chapel emphasis on prayers of the New…
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors in Concert at OBU Oct. 14
September 27, 2016
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, a band from Nashville, Tennessee, is coming to Oklahoma Baptist University for a Friday evening concert Oct. 14 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the concert set to begin…
OBU to Host Annual Winter Bible Study Clinic Oct. 28
September 26, 2016
OBU will host its annual Winter Bible Study Clinic Friday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in OBU’s Mabee Suite in the Noble Complex. This year’s clinic, themed “Complacency Exposed … Malachi,”…
Thomas Delivers Chapel Message on Prayer from Luke 18
September 21, 2016
Dr. Heath Thomas delivered OBU’s chapel message Wednesday, Sept. 21. His message was from Luke 18 and was about the power of prayer for our time. Thomas is dean of the Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry, associate vice president…
OBU Welcomes Stockton Helbing Quintet in Jazz Concert Sept. 29
September 20, 2016
Jazz is coming to Bison Hill for a special evening of music Thursday, Sept. 29. The Stockton Helbing Quintet will present a concert and will be joined on two songs by The Bison Jazz Orchestra. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. in Raley…
Bison Gameday Experience – Episode Two: The Bison Brigade
September 20, 2016
Football gameday on Bison Hill. The pageantry. The power. The pomp. The spectacle of America’s game on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University. Nothing defines the experience of a college football game more than the band. On…
Women of Vision Offer a Chance to Impact OBU Campus
September 19, 2016
Following up a successful inaugural year, Oklahoma Baptist University’s Women of Vision giving circle is working hard to continue impacting the campus. Their mission is simple - to empower women through a collective and influential…
Alumni Perspective: Bison Gameday Through the Lens of Marc Hooks, ’90
September 16, 2016
Marc Hooks is a seasoned communicator, photojournalist, missionary, and church planter. He has captured images in more than 30 countries, publishing them worldwide. He has traveled throughout Russia, documenting many of the people groups across…
Bison Sculptures Installed at Kickapoo and MacArthur
September 16, 2016
Three life-sized Bison sculptures were installed on the northeast corner of the OBU campus Friday, Sept. 16. The Bison are featured as part of an art project on the southwest corner of Kickapoo and MacArthur. The project will also include a new…
‘Backstreet Biggie’ to Bring Back the ’90s to OBU Sept. 17
September 15, 2016
Saturday, Sept. 17, OBU’s Campus Activities Board will transport spectators back to the era of scrunchies, overalls, boy bands and flavored lip smackers with “Biggie,” the first of its annual variety shows. The…
Elliff Leads GO Week Chapel Message
September 14, 2016
Dr. Tom Elliff, former president of the International Mission Board, delivered the chapel message to the OBU community Wednesday, Sept. 14. His message took place during GO Week, an annual week focusing on missions, with activities ranging…
OBU to Host Philosophy Forum on Capital Punishment Sept. 16
September 14, 2016
OBU will kick off the fall Philosophy Forum series Friday, Sept. 16, with a faculty dialogue discussing the topic, “Should a Christian Support the Death Penalty?” The OBU Department of Philosophy will sponsor the event,…
OBU Earns Top Rankings for Best Regional Colleges by U.S. News & World Report
September 13, 2016
For the 23rd consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named OBU as Oklahoma's highest ranked college on the “Best Regional Colleges of the West” list. OBU also ranked in the top five “Least Debt”…
OBU College Players to Present New Works Festival Sept. 16
September 9, 2016
OBU College Players and OBU Theatre will present the fourth annual New Works Festival Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sarkeys Telecommunications Center Black Box Theatre. During this one-night-only event, the audience will enjoy short plays…
OBU Announces Scholarships for MBA Students
September 8, 2016
OBU’s College of Graduate and Professional Studies recently announced four new scholarships for students seeking Master of Business Administration degrees. OBU offers fully online MBA options in leadership, project management,…
Norman Kicks Off Fall Chapel Series on Prayer
September 7, 2016
Oklahoma Baptist University kicked off its fall 2016 chapel series Sept. 7. Dr. Stan Norman, provost and executive vice president for campus life, interpreted the theme for the series, “Prayer: Beseeching the Lord through the Prayers…
OBU Theatre to Stage ‘A Season for All’
September 7, 2016
OBU Theatre will take patrons through “A Season for All” during the 2016-17 theatre season. The season will feature the New Works Festival, the One Act Play Festival and productions of "You Can’t Take it With You"…
OBU Welcomes Second Largest Freshman Class in School History
September 6, 2016
Two weeks into the fall semester at Oklahoma Baptist University, the campus is bustling with activity. First-time freshmen are adjusting to college life. Transfer students are learning what it means to be a Bison. And upperclassmen are…
Green and Jones Installed to Academic Positions During OBU Convocation
September 1, 2016
Dr. Daryl Green and Dr. Galen Jones were installed to academic positions during Oklahoma Baptist University's annual Convocation service Aug. 31. Endowed chairs and professorships are awarded to select professors who are outstanding teachers…
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…
OBU International MBA Ranks in Top Ten in Affordability
July 27, 2016
Oklahoma Baptist University recently ranked in the top ten nationally for affordability with its online international MBA, as ranked by BestValueMBA.net. The ranking considered data gathered from the NCES College Navigator Database. OBU ranked…
Pastors School Focuses on Power of Prayer
July 19, 2016
OBU hosted more than 90 participants during the 2016 OBU Pastors School July 11-13. The theme for the event, designed to provide a ministry development opportunity for Baptist pastors, was “Prayer: Key to Preaching the Word in…
OBU Approved for Year Three of NCAA Candidacy
July 15, 2016
The NCAA membership committee recommended Friday that Oklahoma Baptist advance to the third and final year of transition to NCAA Division II. The recommendation will be acted upon later this summer. If approved, OBU…
OBU Names Compton as Dean of Students
July 1, 2016
OBU has named Odus Compton as dean of students. Compton currently serves the University as director of student ministry. His role as dean of students will take effect July 5. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from OBU with a minor in…
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…
Pope Rides Into Bison Hill Sunset After 26 Years Capturing Thousands of Iconic Moments
May 26, 2016
Strolling through the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University, you see a lot of things. A picturesque setting of trees and flowers, the iconic Raley Chapel, students bustling about between classes. You might also walk by the fountain, sidestep…
Board of Trustees Approves Faculty Promotions
May 13, 2016
During their spring meeting on the Shawnee campus May 13, the Oklahoma Baptist University Board of Trustees approved faculty promotions, approved new faculty contracts and participated in the OBU Spring Commencement Ceremony. In his…
OBU Confers Degrees Upon 249 Graduates
May 13, 2016
OBU conferred undergraduate degrees upon 249 students during its 102nd Spring Commencement Friday, May 13. The event took place on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The graduating students took their symbolic final walk across the campus as OBU…
OBU Awards Highest Honors to Lilite, Pope and Anderson
May 13, 2016
OBU presented its highest faculty and staff honors during the university’s 102nd Spring Commencement May 13. OBU President Dr. David W. Whitlock presented the awards before an overflow audience of more than 1,800 in Raley…
OBU Recognizes Nursing Graduates During Pinning Ceremony
May 13, 2016
OBU honored 24 graduating nurses during the College of Nursing’s Pinning Ceremony Thursday, May 12, at 3 p.m. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Dr. Joe Rawdon, OBU…
OBU to Hold 102nd Spring Commencement in Honor of 249 Graduates
May 11, 2016
OBU will confer degrees upon 249 students during OBU’s 102nd Spring Commencement Friday, May 13. The ceremony will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Shane Hall, OBU alumnus and…
OBU Recognizes 106 Students Named to 2015-16 “Who’s Who” List
May 10, 2016
OBU recently announced the names of 106 students who were named to the 2015-16 “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.” The honorees were recognized during the annual Awards Convocation May…
Communication Students Create Organizations to Solve Real World Problems
May 6, 2016
Every two years, OBU offers an organizational communication course taught by Dr. Vickie Ellis, professor of communication arts. This spring, both sections of the course recently held a spirited competition. As a part of their course…
Retiring Faculty and Staff Recognized During Awards Convocation
May 5, 2016
Seven retiring faculty and staff members, with a combined total of 170 years of service, were recognized during the OBU Awards Convocation May 4. The event was held in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Dr. Debbie Bosch, dean of the…
OBU Recognizes Outstanding Students During Awards Chapel
May 4, 2016
OBU recognized its outstanding students during the annual Awards Convocation Wednesday, May 4, in Raley Chapel, with seniors Lucas Adams and Jessica Dickinson receiving the highest awards given to students by OBU. The University also recognized…
OBU Enrolls Record Number of New Students at Priority Enrollment Day
May 3, 2016
OBU welcomed 368 new members to the Bison Hill family Saturday, April 30, during a record breaking Priority Enrollment Day on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. Students and parents chose either a morning or afternoon session. During those…
Spring Commencement to Feature Address by Hall, Honorary Doctorates
May 3, 2016
OBU will hold its 2016 Spring Commencement Friday, May 13, at 3 p.m. The event will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Tickets are required for admission. Shane Hall, OBU alumnus and senior…
Students Encouraged to Recycle During Housing Move-Out
April 29, 2016
OBU is encouraging all students to recycle an array of items as they move out from campus housing in May. The initiative is being organized by student life, residential life and facilities management. Over the next two weeks, students will…
Education Majors Host 'Whodunit' STEM Study for Local Fourth Graders
April 29, 2016
When reptiles went missing from their lab, the scientists called in the best junior detectives they knew -- fourth graders from Sequoyah Elementary School in Shawnee. OBU education majors hosted the junior detectives during a special event…
Bisonette Glee Club to Host Spring Concert April 30
April 28, 2016
The 70-member Bisonette Glee Club, the women’s glee club from Oklahoma Baptist University, will present their spring concert, “Loveliness, Light, and Life,” Saturday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will take…
Thompson to Present Art Show Themed “Come What May” April 29
April 27, 2016
OBU art major Tallie Thompson of Oklahoma City will debut her senior art show, “Come What May,” Friday, April 29 at 7 p.m. in the Art Building on the OBU campus in Shawnee. A reception honoring Thompson and her…
Education Majors Meet Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year
April 27, 2016
Monday, April 25, Shawn Sheehan, the current State Teacher of the Year in Oklahoma, visited OBU’s campus to speak with OBU education majors. He shared words of encouragement and stories of how can make a dramatic positive impact on…
Music Preparatory Choirs to Present Spring Concert May 1
April 26, 2016
The Music Preparatory Department choirs at Oklahoma Baptist University will present a spring concert Sunday, May 1, at 3 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The groups performing include the Discovery Singers, Shawnee Honor…
OBU Recognized Among 40 Colleges & Universities for Dynamic Transfer Pathways
April 22, 2016
OBU was recognized by Phi Theta Kappa as one of 40 members of the inaugural Excellence in Community College Transfer Honor Roll for creating dynamic pathways to support community college transfers. Phi Theta Kappa is the oldest, largest and…
Wilson to Debut Senior Art Show April 22
April 21, 2016
Oklahoma Baptist University student Erin Wilson will debut her senior art show Friday, April 22, at 6 p.m. in the Art Building located on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. A reception will be held in honor of Wilson and her work and will serve…
Jemison Delivers Chapel Message April 20
April 20, 2016
Dr. Major Lewis Jemison, senior pastor of St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, delivered the chapel message April 20 at OBU. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. In keeping with this…
University Chorale to Present Spring Concert April 23
April 20, 2016
The University Chorale, the premiere mixed ensemble on the Oklahoma Baptist University campus, will present its spring concert Saturday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel's Yarborough Auditorium. The event is free and open to the…
OBU Shawnee Community Orchestra in Concert April 19
April 19, 2016
The OBU Shawnee Community Orchestra’s 15th season spring concert is scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. and features works by three of the…
OBU Holds Delta Mu Delta Induction Ceremony and Banquet
April 18, 2016
Monday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m., the Delta Mu Delta induction ceremony and banquet were held in the Geiger Center of OBU. Delta Mu Delta is the International Honor Society in Business. The purposes of Delta Mu Delta are to promote higher…
Star-Spangled Spring Affair Offers Evening of Entertainment April 16
April 15, 2016
“Give me your tired, your bored, your unentertained masses yearning for a show,” is the cry of Oklahoma Baptist University’s Campus Activities Board as they host their annual variety show Spring Affair –…
SBC President Floyd Delivers OBU Chapel Message April 13
April 13, 2016
Dr. Ronnie Floyd, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, delivered the message at OBU during chapel services Wednesday, April 13. Floyd has been a pastor for more than 38 years. He is the leader, founder, and host of “The…
Adams Represents OBU at State Research Day
April 13, 2016
Lucas Adams of Oklahoma City, a senior chemistry and mathematics major, was selected to represent OBU at Research Day held recently at the State Capitol. Twenty-four undergraduate students representing 18 Oklahoma colleges and universities…
Tickets Now on Sale for OBU Theatre’s ‘Emma’ April 21-24
April 13, 2016
OBU Theatre will present Jon Jory’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel “Emma,” opening Thursday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. in OBU’s Black Box Theatre in Sarkeys Telecommunication Center. Additional…
Students Volunteer to Serve Shawnee During ‘One Body United’
April 12, 2016
Saturday. On most college campuses for most college students, it’s the day to sleep in, hang out with friends, shower at some point before evening, and have a good time that night. For roughly 100 students at OBU, this past Saturday…
Hollingshead Named 2016 Newman Civic Fellow
April 12, 2016
Campus Compact recently named Anna Hollingshead, a sophomore nursing major at OBU from Denton, Texas, a 2016 Newman Civic Fellow. The Newman Civic Fellows class of 2016 is made up of 218 student leaders representing Campus Compact member…
SBC President to Deliver OBU Chapel Message
April 11, 2016
Dr. Ronnie Floyd, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, will deliver the chapel message at OBU’s Potter Auditorium Wednesday, April 13, during the 10 a.m. chapel time. Floyd has been a pastor for over 38 years. He teaches…
Raley Visits OBU Campus, Speaks to Students on Criminal Justice
April 8, 2016
Silence echoed the room as Texas attorney John Raley prepared to take Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium stage to answer questions following a screening of “An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton Story.” More than 500…
Students to Serve Community April 9 as ‘One Body United’
April 7, 2016
Saturday, April 9, beginning at 11:30 a.m., OBU students will host the second annual One Body United event, organized by OBU’s Student Government Association, student life, and student ministry. The goal of the event is to engage and…
Student Government Candidates Campaign During Annual Hyde Park Chapel
April 6, 2016
OBU’s Student Government Association hosted its annual Hyde Park Chapel Wednesday, April 6. During the chapel, candidates for student government positions addressed the student body and detailed their platforms and positions. Hyde…
Faculty and Staff Honored as ‘Seven Who Care’
April 6, 2016
OBU students honored seven faculty and staff members Wednesday, April 6, for their contributions to the campus community. The honorees received the Seven Who Care Award during the university's annual Hyde Park chapel service in Raley Chapel.…
OBU Recognizes 480 Years of Service
April 6, 2016
OBU hosted the 2016 Service Awards reception Tuesday, April 5, on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The annual event recognizes employees with milestone years of service. The university recognized 43 employees for a combined 470 years of service. The…
Communication Students to Present Papers at Austin Conference April 7-10
April 4, 2016
Three OBU communication studies students were recently selected to present their research papers at the 86th Southern States Communication Association Conference (SSCA), in Austin, Texas, April 7-10. The conference features communication…
Senior Hannah Madison Brings ‘Far Out’ Art Show Near You April 8
April 4, 2016
OBU graphic design student Hannah Madison of Shawnee, will present her senior art show to the university community and the general public beginning April 8 at 7 p.m. in the Art Building on the OBU campus in Shawnee. A reception honoring Madison…
Stillwater Designs Founder Teaches Students Valuable Lessons on Faith and Business
April 1, 2016
Stillwater Designs founder Steve Irby spoke with Oklahoma Baptist University students during a Business Forum Lecture April 1. The Paul Dickinson College of Business hosted the event, held in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium in Bailey Business…
David’s Creed to Lead Worship at FBC Broken Arrow April 10
April 1, 2016
OBU’s traveling worship band David’s Creed will lead worship at First Baptist Church of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Sunday morning, April 10. The group will lead worship that morning in both the blended service at 9:15 a.m. and…
OBU Seniors to Present Honors Theses April 4-28
March 31, 2016
Ten seniors will present their honors theses during the month of April. The presentations last approximately one hour and are the culmination of the students’ academic careers at the university. Each student will present the results…
OBU Ranked Nationally in Business Degree Affordability
March 30, 2016
College Values Online ranked OBU 27th among the most affordable competitive small colleges in the nation for a business administration degree. The top 50 most affordable schools were selected and ranked based on net price as listed by the…
Guleserian to Debut Senior Art Show April 1
March 29, 2016
OBU student Emily Guleserian will debut her senior art show Friday, April 1, at 7 p.m. in the Art Building on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. The come and go event will run until 9 p.m. and is free to the public. Food and drinks will be…
Kings Kaleidoscope to Perform at OBU April 9
March 29, 2016
Popular faith-based alternative band Kings Kaleidoscope will perform in concert Saturday, April 9, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the campus of Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. and doors…
Bison Hill Jazz Festival Coming to Campus April 7
March 29, 2016
OBU will host the third annual Bison Hill Jazz Festival Thursday, April 7. Performances will take place all day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium. The festival will culminate in a 7:30 p.m. evening concert…
All Sons & Daughters to Lead Worship at OBU March 30
March 28, 2016
All Sons & Daughters, a Christian worship group led by Leslie Jordan and David Leonard, will lead worship during the March 30 chapel at OBU. Jordan will then also deliver the chapel message, speaking about the role of worship in our lives.…
Raley to Speak and Screen Documentary April 7 on His Long Fight to Free an Innocent Man
March 28, 2016
Nationally renowned Texas attorney John Raley, who led a seven-year fight to free a man wrongfully convicted of murder, will be a special guest on campus Thursday, April 7. Raley worked with the Innocence Project to free Michael Morton, a man…
OBU Hosts Area Fifth Graders for Interactive Children’s Museum
March 24, 2016
OBU teacher education students hosted an interactive children’s museum March 23 on the OBU campus in Shawnee. This semester’s edition was titled “Presidential Monuments: A Historical Study of Presidents,…
Students Help Others “Discover Teaching”
March 24, 2016
A large crowd of Pottawatomie County high school students gathered for the inaugural “Discover Teaching” event, coordinated by OBU, Citizen Pottawatami Nation, St. Gregory’s University and Seminole State College.…
OBU Community Celebrates Holy Week During Chapel Service March 23
March 23, 2016
OBU held a special Holy Week chapel service Wednesday, March 23. The Holy Week Chapel is an annual service held the Wednesday before Easter. Students and faculty led the worship service and reflected on the nature of Christ’s sacrifice.
CEO of Stillwater Designs to Lead Business Forum April 1
March 23, 2016
OBU’s Paul Dickinson College of Business will host a Business Forum lecture Friday, April 1, at 10 a.m. The event will be held in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium in Bailey Business Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The lecture is…
University Chorale Announces Spring Tour of Oklahoma and Arkansas April 2-6
March 23, 2016
OBU’s premiere mixed chorus, the University Chorale, will embark on its annual spring tour April 2-6. The group, under direction of Burton H. Patterson Professor of Music Dr. Brent Ballweg, will perform concerts at various venues in…
Registration Now Open for OBU Pastors School July 11-13
March 22, 2016
OBU will host the 2016 OBU Pastors School July 11-13. The theme for the event, designed to provide a ministry development opportunity for Baptist pastors, is “Prayer: Key to Preaching the Word in Power” using Ephesians…
OBU Begins Work on Kickapoo and MacArthur Art Project, Plans to Relocate OBU Hedge
March 16, 2016
OBU recently began work to prepare for the placement of an art project on the southwest corner of Kickapoo and MacArthur. The project will require the relocation of the "OBU" hedge and will include a new sign, identifying the campus and…
OBU Alumnus Helps Make Scientific Breakthrough
March 11, 2016
An OBU alumnus, along with his team, recently made one of the biggest scientific discoveries in years. You might have seen the headline scrolling across the bottom of the screen while watching the news, or popping up while reading your favorite…
Charles Delivers Chapel Message on "The God Who Answers Prayer"
March 9, 2016
H.B. Charles Jr., pastor of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, delivered Oklahoma Baptist University’s chapel message March 9. His message came from Ephesians and was titled “The God Who Answers…
H. B. Charles Jr. to Deliver Chapel Message March 9
March 7, 2016
H.B. Charles Jr., pastor of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida, will deliver OBU’s chapel message March 9 at 10 a.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. His message will come from Zechariah,…
Smallwood Named Senior Vice President for Advancement and University Relations
March 4, 2016
OBU is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Will Smallwood to senior vice president for advancement and university relations. The transition was effective March 1. Smallwood has served at OBU since 2010 as vice president for university…
Symphonic Winds and Bison Jazz Orchestra in Concert March 3
March 2, 2016
OBU’s Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts and the Division of Music will present OBU’s Symphonic Winds and the Bison Jazz Orchestra in concert Thursday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place in Raley…
Page Delivers Emotional Chapel Message March 2
March 2, 2016
Dr. Frank Page, president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, delivered a powerful and emotional message during OBU’s chapel service March 2. He shared the story of his daughter, Melissa, who took her own…
Holtz Delivers Inspirational Message During Green and Gold Gala
March 2, 2016
Legendary football coach and ESPN analyst Lou Holtz was the featured speaker during OBU's fourth annual Green and Gold Gala March 1 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. Holtz delivered a message of faith,…
Students to Present Papers at Sooner Communication Conference
March 2, 2016
Two OBU communication studies students were recently selected to present their research papers at the University of Oklahoma's Sooner Communication Conference March 5 on OU's campus in Norman. The conference features graduate and undergraduate…
Marissa Crowson to Debut Senior Art Show March 4
March 1, 2016
OBU senior Marissa Crowson will present her senior art show Friday, March 4, at 7 p.m. in the Art Building on OBU’s campus. A reception honoring Crowson and her work will serve as the opening ceremony for the exhibit. The public is…
Students and Professors Hold Read-In for Black History Month
March 1, 2016
OBU’s United Students of Color, in conjunction with the OBU English Department, hosted an African American Read-In Friday, Feb. 26. Different volunteer readers shared literary works from various African American authors to an audience…
Adams Delivers Gaskin Baptist Heritage Lecture
February 29, 2016
Dr. Randy Adams, executive director-treasurer of the Northwest Baptist Convention in Vancouver, Washington, delivered Oklahoma Baptist University’s Gaskin Lecture Monday, Feb. 29. The title of the lecture was “The Growth and…
Adams to Present Gaskin Lecture Feb. 29
February 25, 2016
Dr. Randy Adams will deliver Oklahoma Baptist University’s Gaskin Lecture Monday, Feb. 29, at 10 a.m. The lecture will take place in the upper level of OBU’s Geiger Center. The title of the lecture is, “The Growth…
Four Students Head to Sigma Tau Delta International Convention March 2-5
February 24, 2016
Four Oklahoma Baptist University students will attend the Sigma Tau Delta International Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota, March 2-5. The students will be accompanied by the chapter’s sponsors, Dr. Kaine Ezell, assistant professor…
Thomas Teaches from Micah during Chapel Service
February 24, 2016
Dr. Heath Thomas, dean of the Herschel H. Hobbs College of Theology & Ministry, associate vice president for church relations, and professor of Old Testament, delivered the chapel message Feb. 24 at Oklahoma Baptist University. He taught…
Dr. Frank Page to Lead OBU Chapel March 2
February 22, 2016
Dr. Frank Page, president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee, will deliver the message during Oklahoma Baptist University’s chapel service March 2 at 10 a.m. The service will take place in Raley…
Hundreds of 5th Graders Experience the Joy of Classical Music
February 19, 2016
The low booming hum of the double bass. The flutter of a lyrical melody on flute. The warm, mellow tone of a clarinet, dancing about. The soaring lines of a violin, stretching to reach the heavens. These are the sounds of a first encounter with…
Bisonette Glee Club Extends Spring Tour with Oklahoma Performances March 6
February 18, 2016
The 70-member Bisonette Glee Club, OBU’s women’s glee club, is adding two Oklahoma performances to their Spring 2016 Tour. On March 6, the group will travel to Eufaula, Oklahoma, and perform during the 10:30 a.m. worship…
OBU Seeking Judges for National Forensics and Communications Contest March 17-19
February 18, 2016
OBU is seeking volunteers from the OBU community and the surrounding communities to help judge the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association National Open March 17-19. The event will be held on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Last…
Shaddix Challenges Students to ‘Pursue God’s Presence’ During Feb. 17 Chapel
February 17, 2016
Dr. Jim Shaddix, professor of preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and pastor of teaching and training at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, delivered the chapel message at…
Tickets Now on Sale for OBU Theatre’s ‘Oedipus the King’ March 4-6
February 17, 2016
OBU Theatre will present Sophocles’ play “Oedipus the King,” opening Friday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. in OBU’s Craig-Dorland Theatre in Shawnee Hall. Additional performances will take place Saturday, March…
Oklahoma Churches to Celebrate OBU Day Feb. 28 and March 6
February 16, 2016
OBU is calling on all Southern Baptist churches around the state of Oklahoma to join together and celebrate “OBU Day in the Churches” Feb. 28 and March 6, 2016. The Christian education that OBU provides to so many students…
Blackaby Challenges Students with Final Message of Focus Week 2016
February 12, 2016
Dr. Rob Blackaby, president of Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary, delivered the Focus Week chapel message at Oklahoma Baptist University Feb. 12. Focus Week is an annual week designed to strengthen relationships with God and one…
McHenry Elected to AACN National Board, Selected as CCNE Evaluator
February 12, 2016
Dr. Lepaine McHenry, dean of the College of Nursing at OBU, was elected as a national board member-at-large with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). She was also recently selected into the Commission on Collegiate Nursing…
Student Journalists Gain Valuable Experience at State of the State Address
February 12, 2016
Students from OBU attended Oklahoma’s largest annual political event, the governor’s State of the State address, at the state capitol in Oklahoma City Feb. 1. The students represented “The Bison,”…
Pitman Delivers Focus Week Message Feb. 10
February 10, 2016
Vance Pitman, pastor and church planter of Hope Church, delivered the Focus Week chapel message at OBU Feb. 10. Focus Week is designed to strengthen relationships with God and one another. Pitman responded to God’s call to Hope…
OBU to Host Southwestern Seminary Jazz Faculty in Concert Feb. 9
February 8, 2016
OBU’s Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts Concert Series will host the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Jazz Faculty in concert Tuesday evening, Feb. 9. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s…
Stull Encourages Students with Focus Week Message Feb. 8
February 8, 2016
Chris Stull, pastor and church planter of Wellspring Church, delivered the Focus Week chapel message at Oklahoma Baptist University Feb. 8. Focus Week is designed to strengthen relationships with God and one another. Stull served five years…
Board of Trustees Approves Senior Faculty and Roof for Raley
February 5, 2016
OBU trustees celebrated the grand opening of Jane E. and Nick K. Stavros Hall, approved recommendations for senior faculty status, and approved a recommendation to replace the roof on Raley Chapel among other business during their spring…
Annual Concerto-Aria Set for Feb. 14
February 5, 2016
OBU will host its 42nd annual Concerto-Aria Concert Sunday, Feb. 14. The free performance, which features the musical talents of seven OBU students and a full orchestra, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on…
OBU Celebrates Dedication of World Class Nursing Facility
February 5, 2016
OBU hosted a dedication and ribbon cutting for its state-of-the-art nursing building, Jane E. and Nick K. Stavros Hall, Friday, Feb. 5. The 32,000-square-foot facility is the new home to the OBU College of Nursing and is designed to provide…
Bisonette Glee Club Announces Spring Tour Dates for Feb. 21-23
February 4, 2016
The 70-member Bisonette Glee Club, the Women’s Glee Club from OBU, will be performing at five locations on a short tour through Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas in late February. The group is under the direction of Dr. Jim Vernon,…
OBU Welcomes Three Speakers for Focus Week Feb. 8-12
February 4, 2016
OBU will welcome three speakers to campus for its annual Focus Week event Feb. 8-12. Focus Week is designed to strengthen relationships with God and one another. This year’s event will feature three guest speakers. Chris Stull, pastor…
College of Fine Arts to Host Musical Theatre Showcase Feb. 4
February 3, 2016
OBU’s Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts will host “Fathers & Sons: An Evening of Musical Theatre with Peter Purin,” Thursday, Feb. 4, at 7:30 p.m. The event will take place in the Black Box Theatre in…
OBU Celebrates Founders' Day 2016
February 3, 2016
OBU celebrated its annual Founders’ Day during chapel services Wednesday, Feb. 3. The event commemorates the university’s incorporation in 1910 and also honors those who have faithfully served as faculty and staff at OBU in…
Thomas to Deliver Founders' Day Address
February 3, 2016
OBU will observe its annual Founders’ Day celebration during chapel services Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 10 a.m. The Founder’s Day event is held annually to commemorate the university’s incorporation in 1910.…
Ballweg Recognized with ‘Exemplary Teacher’ Award
January 29, 2016
Dr. Brent Ballweg, Burton H. Patterson professor of music and director of choral activities at Oklahoma Baptist University, was recognized last week with the 2016 Exemplary Teacher in Higher Education award from the Oklahoma Music Educators…
OBU to Host Philosophy Forum on Science and Theism Jan. 29
January 28, 2016
The philosophy department of OBU’s Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry invites students, faculty and staff along with the general public to the first OBU Philosophy Forum of 2016. Dr. Jim Baird, professor of Bible and philosophy at…
College of Business Earns Accreditation for Next Decade
January 22, 2016
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Board of Commissioners has reaffirmed accreditation of the business programs in the Paul Dickinson College of Business at Oklahoma Baptist…
OBU Welcomes Mathews as College of Fine Arts Dean
January 8, 2016
OBU is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Chris Mathews as dean of the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts. Mathews will assume his duties effective June 1. Mathews earned a Bachelor of Music in Sacred Music with a major in piano and a…
OBU to Host Public Lectures on Christian Worldview with Rauser
January 7, 2016
Dr. Randal Rauser, professor of philosophy and theology at Taylor Seminary in Edmonton, Alberta, will present public lectures at Oklahoma Baptist University Jan. 11-12. Rauser’s lectures are part of the Christian Worldview annual…
OBU to Host Stavros Hall Grand Opening
January 7, 2016
OBU will host a grand opening for its state-of-the-art nursing building, Jane E. and Nick K. Stavros Hall, Friday, Feb. 5, at 2 p.m. The building is located on the northeast corner of the OBU campus in Shawnee, just south of MacArthur Street…