March 2017 Stories and Features
Six OBU Students to Present Honors Theses April 6-May 3
March 30, 2017
Six Oklahoma Baptist University seniors will present their honors theses during the months of April and May. The presentations will last approximately one hour and are the culmination of the students’ academic careers at the…
Gateway Seminary President Iorg Teaches on Priority of Prayer
March 29, 2017
Dr. Jeff Iorg, president of Gateway Seminary, delivered Oklahoma Baptist University’s chapel message Wednesday, March 29. He focused on the priority of prayer and taught from 2 Thessalonians 3. “You prioritize prayer by…
OBU Seeking Comments in Advance of HLC Accreditation Visit
March 29, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University is seeking comments from the public about the University in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The University will host a visit September 25-26, 2017, with a team representing…
University to Host Eight Senior Art Shows April 1-May 13
March 29, 2017
During the months of April and May, the Oklahoma Baptist University Division of Art and Design will host eight senior art shows. All shows, except one, will be held in the OBU Art Building, located in the southeast corner of OBU's campus, on…
Students Experience Hawaii During GO Trip
March 28, 2017
Please note: Only partial names were used in this story, for security purposes. Last names were intentionally left off for all members of the group for safety reasons. A group of Oklahoma Baptist University students and a faculty mentor…
OBU Students Lead English Class at VBS in Panama
March 24, 2017
Please note: Only partial names were used in this story, for security purposes. Last names were intentionally left off for all members of the group for safety reasons. A group of Oklahoma Baptist University students and faculty traveled to…
Grammy Winning Saxophonist Kirk Whalum to Headline OBU Jazz Festival April 6
March 23, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University will host the fourth annual Bison Hill Jazz Festival Thursday, April 6. The festival will culminate in a 7:30 p.m. evening concert featuring Grammy and Dove-award winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum and Grammy-nominated…
Litton Delivers Message During Woman’s Mission and Ministry Day Chapel March 22
March 22, 2017
Kathy Ferguson Litton delivered the message during Oklahoma Baptist University’s annual Woman’s Mission and Ministry Day chapel March 22. She leads a national ministry for pastors’ and planters’ wives at…
OBU Recognized Nationally as One of the Best for Transfer Students
March 22, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University was recognized by Phi Theta Kappa as one of 65 members of the Transfer Honor Roll, which identifies the top four-year colleges and universities for creating dynamic pathways to support community college transfers. In…
OBU Students Compete at Kennedy Center Theatre Festival
March 21, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University Theatre recently returned from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region Six festival. David Kenworthy, assistant professor of theatre and design technician, and Matthew Caron, assistant professor…
How One Student Found Further Success in OBU’s International Business Program
March 16, 2017
Earning a master’s degree from Oklahoma Baptist University doesn’t just affect your professional life — it can truly leave an impact on you personally. For Jordan Belt, it did just that. Jordan Belt is someone you…
Phillips Joins OBU as Director of Student Ministry
March 16, 2017
OBU is pleased to welcome Clay Phillips as the director of student ministry. He assumed his duties March 1. Phillips is a 2011 OBU alumnus, majoring in Bible. He then earned a Master of Divinity in expository preaching from Southeastern Baptist…
Bisonette Glee Club Announces Spring 2017 Performances
March 16, 2017
The 60-member Bisonette Glee Club, the women’s glee club from Oklahoma Baptist University, will perform at several locations on a short tour through Oklahoma in March and April. The group is under the direction of Dr. James Vernon,…
Patton and Skinner Represent OBU at Oklahoma Research Day
March 15, 2017
Emma Patton and Lindsi Skinner, both communication studies majors at Oklahoma Baptist University, represented OBU at Oklahoma Research Day March 3. The event is a premier annual celebration of student and faculty research, creative and…
OBU Students Serve Missionary Families Overseas During J-Term
March 10, 2017
Catherine Finch is a junior communication studies major at Oklahoma Baptist University. She is passionate about serving the Lord, locally and around the globe. She works part-time in the University Marketing and Communications Office. This is a…
University Chorale Announces Spring Tour Through Texas April 2-5
March 9, 2017
The University Chorale, the premiere mixed vocal ensemble at Oklahoma Baptist University, recently announced the schedule for its spring tour. Performances will take place April 2-5 in various communities around the state of Texas. Members of…
Dilbeck Delivers OBU Chapel Message March 8
March 8, 2017
Dr. Hance Dilbeck, senior pastor of Quail Springs Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, delivered the chapel message March 8 at Oklahoma Baptist University. His message came from Mark 14:32-39. He examined four pillars of Christian prayer found in…
Manning Delivers Inspirational Message During OBU’s Green and Gold Gala
March 8, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University believes strongly in the quality and value of an OBU education. As such, the University continually strives to provide more funds in scholarships for students, with the hope that no student who desires to attend OBU…
Receiving Financial Aid for Oklahoma Baptist University
March 7, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University provides high value to every student. OBU students receive dedicated, personalized education while being encouraged to continue in their spiritual growth. Many students form relationships that last a lifetime while…
OBU Nursing Students Visit Capitol, Meet Legislators
March 6, 2017
A group of senior nursing majors and faculty from Oklahoma Baptist University visited the Oklahoma state capitol and met with state legislators during a day-long event hosted by Oklahoma Nurses Association. The ONA “Nurses Day at the…
OBU Community Mourns Passing of Dr. Michael Travers
March 2, 2017
OBU is mourning the passing of a beloved member of its family, Dr. Michael Travers. He served the university faithfully as associate provost, associate dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, chair of the Division of Language and…
OBU College of Nursing Provides a High-Tech Learning Experience
March 2, 2017
Oklahoma Baptist University is proud to have been the first university in Oklahoma to offer a bachelor’s degree in nursing in 1952, but that’s not the only way OBU has led the industry. With a new state-of-the-art facility,…
Fields Challenges Students to Find Their Identity in Christ
March 1, 2017
Darryl K. Fields, pastor of Union Missionary Baptist Church in Shawnee, Oklahoma, delivered the chapel message at OBU Wednesday, March 1. His message came from Ephesians 3:1 and 3:14-21 and was about “finding your…