May 2020 Articles and Features

Honors Program Students Recognized with Scholarship Awards

Four students in the Honors Program at OBU have been recognized with special scholarship awards. The awards are selected by the Honors Program committee based on criteria specific to each scholarship. The Deaton Memorial Scholarship is awarded…

Bullard Earns John Wesley Raley Scholarship

Gage Bullard, rising senior at OBU, has been named the John Wesley Raley Scholar. The John Wesley Raley Scholar receives a scholarship from funds provided by the Fay Taylor Pierson Trust, part of which was designated to establish a memorial to…

Graves Honored with Evans T. Moseley Leadership Award

Noah Graves, rising senior at OBU, has won the University’s Evans T. Moseley Leadership Award for the 2019-20 academic year. The award is given to a rising senior who demonstrates the greatest leadership potential. It was established…

Stokes Honored with Rosalee Mills Appleby Award as Outstanding Senior Woman at OBU

Chloe Stokes of Shawnee received OBU’s Rosalee Mills Appleby Award, the highest award given for a senior woman at the University. The presentation was made by OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas in a surprise visit to her home. Awards…

Manlapig Honored with W.P. Blake Award as Outstanding Senior Man at OBU

Mitchell Manlapig of Shawnee received OBU’s W.P. Blake Award, the highest award given for a senior man at the University. The presentation was made by OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas in a surprise visit to Manlapig’s…

Deason Named Outstanding Senior in Behavioral and Social Sciences, Scholarship Winners Announced

Dannie Deason has been named the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences. The Division is part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at OBU. She was informed of her award by a Zoom call with Dr.…

Hurley College Announces Hull as Outstanding Senior in Science

Augustus Hull has been named the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in Science award winner by the James E. Hurley College of Science and Mathematics. The faculty from the College informed Hull of the news via a special Zoom call. Awards to outstanding…

Division of Language and Literature Names Wood Outstanding Senior, Announces Award and Scholarship Winners

Jonathan Wood has been named the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in the Division of Language and Literature. The Division is part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at OBU. Awards for outstanding seniors in all Colleges and Divisions…

College of Business Announces Outstanding Senior Award Winner, Scholarship Winners

Hayden Ashley is the winner of the Dickinson College of Business’s 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in the College of Business award. The faculty from the College made the announcement via a Zoom conference call posted on the University…

Martin Recognized as Outstanding Senior in Christian Ministry

Lauren Martin has been recognized as the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in Christian Ministry by the Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry. Awards for outstanding seniors in all Colleges and Divisions are typically presented during a special…

Fisher Named Outstanding Senior in Health and Human Performance

Ryan Fisher has been named the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in the Division of Health and Human Performance. The Division is part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at OBU. Fisher was informed of his award by a surprise visit to his…

Lehrmann Recognized as Outstanding Senior in Philosophy

Leslie “Paige” Lehrmann, a December 2019 graduate in philosophy and mathematics, has been recognized as the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in Philosophy by the Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry. Awards for outstanding…

College of Nursing Honors Graduates with Zoom Pinning Ceremony, Recognition Video

OBU’s College of Nursing held a special online pinning ceremony May 14 for the graduating class of 2020. All members of the faculty joined the graduating students on a Zoom call, where they spent time sharing and reflecting together,…

Calmes Named Outstanding Senior in Division of Communication Arts

Olivianna Calmes has been named the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in the Division of Communication Arts. The Division is part of the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts at OBU. Awards for outstanding seniors in all Colleges and Divisions are…

Justice Wins Outstanding Senior in Teacher Education Award

Emily Justice has been named the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in the Division of Teacher Education. The Division is part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at OBU. Justice was informed of her award by a surprise visit to her home by…

Manlapig Recognized with Outstanding Senior in Music Award

Mitchell Manlapig has been named the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in the Division of Music. The Division is part of the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts at OBU. Awards for outstanding seniors in all Colleges and Divisions are typically…

Hurley College Announces Outstanding Senior in Mathematics

OBU’s James E. Hurley College of Science and Mathematics has announced the winner of its 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in Mathematics award. This year’s award was presented to Hudson Payne. The faculty from the College informed…

Hobbs College Announces Outstanding Senior in Biblical and Theological Studies

The Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry has announced that Dawson Alley is the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in Biblical and Theological Studies. This award, along with awards for outstanding seniors in all Colleges and Divisions, are typically…

Harrison Earns Award as Outstanding Senior in Art and Design

Tori Harrsion has been named the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in the Division of Art and Design. The Division is part of the Warren M. Angell College of Fine Arts at OBU. This award, along with awards for outstanding seniors in all Colleges and…

College of Nursing Announces Outstanding Senior and Scholarship Recipients

OBU’s College of Nursing has announced the winner of its 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in the College of Nursing award. This year’s award was presented to Emily Moore. The faculty from the College surprised her with a Zoom…

OBU Music Preparatory Department Offering Summer Music Lessons Online

The OBU Music Preparatory Department will offer music lessons online this summer in piano, voice, guitar, violin, woodwinds and brass. Online lessons began the second half of the spring semester when the University moved to online learning. The…

OBU Board of Trustees Approves Faculty Promotions

The Oklahoma Baptist University Board of Trustees approved faculty promotions and new faculty appointments during their spring meeting held via Zoom May 8. During his report to the Board of Trustees, Dr. Heath Thomas, OBU president, emphasized…

Six Senior Artists Showcase Work in Online Shows

When the University moved to fully online learning for the remainder of the spring semester, six seniors still needed to host their capstone art and graphic design shows. The decision was made for them to host the shows fully online, creating…

OBU Sets Spring Commencement for Aug. 1

OBU has announced the new date and time for its 2020 Spring Commencement. The event will take place Saturday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m. The ceremony will be held in Raley Chapel on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas…

Wilbur Shares Final Online Chapel Devotion of Spring Semester May 6

Dr. Lyda Wilbur, assistant professor of Spanish, shared the online chapel devotion Wednesday, May 6. The message was the seventh and final online chapel devotion since the University moved to fully online learning for the remainder of the…

Students and Professors Adapt and Thrive While Distance Learning

Over the last seven weeks, students and professors at universities around the world have made the switch to online learning due to the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, many have transformed their homes or offices into classrooms and…