August 2020 Articles and Features

Students Gain Real-World Marketing Experience, Assist Local Businesses

Students in the Paul Dickinson College of Business at OBU have the opportunity to gain real-world marketing experience while serving clients in the community. The micro internship for marketing majors program piloted during the spring 2020…

Glover, Diversity Expert and Consultant, To Speak at OBU Business Forum Sept. 4

The Paul Dickinson College of Business at OBU is hosting the first business forum of the new academic year Friday, Sept. 4, at 10 a.m., in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the University’s campus in Shawnee. B.J. Glover,…

Dilbeck Delivers Chapel Message Aug. 26

Dr. Hance Dilbeck, executive director-treasurer of Oklahoma Baptists (previously known as the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma), delivered the OBU chapel message Wednesday, Aug. 26. The message was delivered online due to the…

Princeton Review Ranks OBU ‘Best in the West” for the 16th Year in a Row

For the 16th consecutive year, The Princeton Review recognized OBU as one of the best colleges and universities in the western United States. OBU was one of 127 institutions listed in the “Best in the West” section on the…

'Theatre 24’ to Feature Free Performance of Student-Created Plays in Front of Raley Chapel Aug. 29

OBU Theatre, in conjunction with College Players, is hosting a special theatrical event on Bison Hill. “Theatre 24” will take place one night only, Saturday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m. on the front stoop of Raley Chapel. The event…

OBU Earns Seven ‘Colleges of Distinction’ Honors for 2020-21

Oklahoma Baptist University has been named as a College of Distinction in seven categories for 2020-21. Colleges of Distinction is a nationally recognized and prestigious designation for universities whose undergraduate experiences are grounded…

University Honors 10 Retirees for 226 Years of Service

OBU hosted an outdoor reception Aug. 19 to celebrate the retirements of 10 employees who have contributed a combined 226 years of service to the university. The come and go, physically distanced event was hosted from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the…

Emerson Delivers Chapel Theme Interpretation Message Aug. 19

Dr. Matthew Emerson, dean of OBU’s Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry, delivered the chapel message Aug. 19, during the second week of the fall semester. The first chapel after Convocation is known as the theme interpretation…

OBU College of Nursing Hosts Prayer Ceremony for Junior Nursing Majors

The OBU College of Nursing held a “Blessings of the Hands” ceremony Monday, Aug. 10, on the first day of the fall semester. The ceremony commissioned all junior nursing majors as they enter the nursing program of study. Dr.…

Thomas Challenges University to Unity in Divisive Times

Dr. Heath A. Thomas delivered his first Convocation address as OBU President Wednesday, Aug. 12. The message was live-streamed from the stage of Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. He challenged the University community to consider the…

University Welcomes Students to Campus, Begins Fall Semester

OBU welcomed new and returning students to campus last week ahead of the start of the fall semester. Upperclassmen Welcome Week Workers began moving in at the beginning of the week, with new students moving in Aug. 5-6. Welcome Week activities…

University Community Mourns the Passing of Former First Lady Nelle Agee

A special statement from Oklahoma Baptist University in memory of a dear member of the Bison family We mourn the passing of Nelle Agee, legendary former first lady and former assistant professor of education at OBU. We celebrate and remember…

Thomas Inspires New Students at 'President's Vision'

OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas shared an inspirational message with new students Saturday night, Aug. 8, at the President’s Vision on the south lawn of Raley Chapel. The event is an annual Welcome Week highlight. Watch the full…

OBU Honors Henson, Walker and Baxter with Highest Employee Awards

OBU presented its annual faculty and staff awards Friday, Aug. 7, during the University’s back-to-school employee meeting in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas…

OBU Hosts 106th Spring Commencement, Honoring 288 Graduates

OBU conferred degrees upon 288 students during the University’s 106th Spring Commencement Saturday, Aug. 1. The ceremony took place on the south lawn of Raley Chapel on the OBU campus in Shawnee, beginning at 8:30 a.m. James Lankford,…