September 2019 Articles and Features

The New Respects Coming to OBU in Concert Oct. 26

OBU’s University Concert Series is bringing the group The New Respects to campus Saturday, Oct. 26. The concert will start at 8 p.m. and The New Respects will perform at 9 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Students tickets are $10 and…

Van Neste to Speak During Chapel Service Oct. 2

Dr. Ray Van Neste, dean of the School of Theology and Missions at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, will deliver the chapel message at OBU Wednesday, Oct. 2. His chapel appearance comes while he is on campus serving as the keynote speaker…

Easton Oliver Wins NATAS Heartland Regional Emmy Student Scholarship

Easton Oliver, a senior journalism and mass media major at OBU, was recently awarded the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Heartland Regional Emmy Student Scholarship. The scholarship is a prestigious and highly selective…

ERLC’s Darling Delivers OBU Chapel Message Sept. 25

Daniel Darling, vice president of communications of the Ethics and Religious Liberties Commission, delivered a chapel message from Genesis 1 on human dignity. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium Wednesday, Sept.…

OBU Students Host VBS in Panama During J-Term

This story continues a special series, "Why GO? GO Trips 2019." All stories in the series were researched and written by Hannah West, senior communication studies major at OBU and student intern in the Marketing and Communications Office. West…

Rhone Delivers Chapel Message on Habakkuk Sept. 18

Tony Rhone, pastor of Galilee Baptist Church in Shawnee, Oklahoma, delivered the chapel message at OBU Wednesday, Sept. 18. The service was held in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on OBU’s campus in…

OBU Ranked Top Christian, Private University in Oklahoma, Second Overall by EdSmart

OBU has been ranked as the highest rated Christian university in the state of Oklahoma by EdSmart, an online college and university rankings service. The University was likewise ranked as the top private university in Oklahoma. OBU took second…

OBU Increases Guaranteed Minimum Scholarships for all New Students Beginning Fall 2020

OBU is increasing all scholarships for first-time freshmen by $2,000 per year, making an already affordable private Christian education even more attainable for both first-time freshmen and transfer students. The University is likewise offering…

Campus Activities Board to Host ‘Biggie’ Sept. 14

Campus Activities Board will host Biggie, its first show of the fall semester, Saturday, Sept. 14, at 8 p.m. The show will take place inside Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The theme for the show is, “To All the Biggies…

Apologetics Club to Host Philosophy Forum on Extraterrestrials and Worldview Sept. 13

The Mars Hill Student Apologetics Club is hosting the second Philosophy Forum of the fall semester Friday, Sept. 13, from 4-5:15 p.m. The event will take place in Bailey Business Center in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium. The primary purpose of…

Why are we Called to GO? Dr. Joy Turner Talks Global Outreach and Its Importance at OBU

Hannah West, senior communication studies major at OBU, and student intern in the Marketing and Communications Office, sat down recently with Dr. Joy Turner to discuss the importance of GO Trips at OBU. West has served on multiple trips herself…

Ben and Sherry Booz Share Message with Students During GO Week Chapel

Husband and wife team Ben and Sherry Booz spoke during OBU chapel services Wednesday, Sept. 11. Their message was part of GO Week and took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. GO Week (Global Outreach) is an annual week…

OBU Earns Top Rankings from U.S. News & World Report for 28th Straight Year

For the 28th consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report has ranked OBU as one of the top colleges in the nation. U.S. News released the rankings Sept. 9. The rankings are now available online and will be published in the upcoming…

Lilite Delivers GO Week Chapel Message Sept. 9

Dr. Louima Lilite delivered the GO Week Chapel message Sept. 9 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. GO Week (Global Outreach) is an annual week dedicated to mobilizing students to serve in global missions…

OBU College Players to Present New Works Festival Sept. 13, Kickoff 2019-20 Theatre Season

OBU’s College Players along with OBU Theatre will present the seventh annual New Works Festival Friday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sarkeys Black Box Theater. Students, faculty and friends alike will enjoy short plays, all created…

OBU Ranked as Top Oklahoma School by Washington Monthly

OBU recently took the top spot in the state of Oklahoma in Washington Monthly’s 2019 College and University Rankings. OBU ranked as the top bachelor’s college in Oklahoma for 2019, ranking ahead of the four other Oklahoma…

Dutt, McGahan Join College of Fine Arts Faculty for 2019

OBU is pleased to welcome two new faculty members to the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts. Christi McGahan joins the faculty as an instructor of journalism and mass media. Dr. Hephzibah Dutt joins the faculty as assistant professor of…

Pastors, Church Leaders Invited to OBU Ministry Conference “To Tell the Story” Oct. 1-2

OBU’s Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts invites church leaders to attend the “To Tell the Story” conference Oct. 1-2 on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Registration is now open until Sept. 17. The conference is…

Dr. Heath Thomas Kicks Off Fall Chapel Series with Message from John 10

Dr. Heath Thomas, dean of the Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry, delivered OBU’s chapel message Wednesday, Sept. 4. The message kicked off the 2019 Fall Chapel series, themed, “Christ the King.” Thomas taught…