June 2021 Stories and Features

Franklin Joins Faculty as Assistant Professor of Music, Piano

June 24, 2021

OBU announced the hiring of Dr. Mark Franklin as assistant professor of music, piano. Franklin comes to OBU from Florida State University, officially joining the faculty in July ahead of the fall 2021 semester. He earned a Bachelor of Music in…

Ashbach Joins Faculty as Assistant Professor of Political Science

June 23, 2021

OBU announced the hiring of Dr. Jonathan Ashbach as assistant professor of political science. Ashbach comes to OBU from Baylor University, officially joining the faculty in July ahead of the fall 2021 semester. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in…

OBU Presents J.M. Carroll Award to Dilbeck During SBC Annual Meeting in Nashville

June 16, 2021

OBU presented the J.M. Carroll Award to Dr. Hance Dilbeck during the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, June 15. The presentation took place during a special event for alumni and friends of the University.…

OBU Presents Hobbs Award to Manner at SBC Annual Meeting

June 14, 2021

OBU presented the Herschel H. Hobbs Award for Distinguished Denominational Service to Dr. David Manner during the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, June 14. Manner is an OBU alumnus and serves as the executive…

OBU to Host Four Panel Discussions June 14-16 During SBC Annual Meeting in Nashville

June 10, 2021

OBU will host four in-person panel discussions during the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, June 14-16. The events will take place at the OBU booth in the convention hall. The discussions will also be recorded…