November 2023 Stories and Features
Frie to Deliver OBU Winter Commencement Address Dec. 16 at First Southern Baptist Church
November 20, 2023
Rick Frie, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Jenks, will deliver the commencement address during Oklahoma Baptist University’s winter graduation ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. at First Southern Baptist Church,…
OBU to Celebrate Annual Hanging of the Green
November 20, 2023
OBU will present the annual Hanging of the Green featuring the Bison Glee Club, the Bisonette Women’s Glee Club, the University Chorale and the Orchestra Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7 p.m. in Yarborough Auditorium on the lower level of Raley…
Dr. Thomas receives the prestigious Curtis Vaughan Award
November 16, 2023
Oklahoma Baptist University President Dr. Heath A. Thomas was chosen by Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary faculty and administration to receive the Curtis Vaughan Award for contribution to the study of Christian Scripture for the…
OBU Announces the Launch of Raley College: A Revolutionary 2-Year Hybrid Learning Program
November 10, 2023
OBU is thrilled to introduce Raley College at OBU, a groundbreaking 2-year hybrid residential learning program set to launch on the OBU campus in January 2024. This innovative program offers students the unique blend of residential living and…
OBU Hosts Local Fifth Graders for Interactive Children's Museum
November 8, 2023
Elementary education students at OBU recently showcased their creativity and dedication to immersive learning by hosting an interactive children's museum project for more than 80 fifth graders from Will Rogers Elementary School on the OBU…
OBU Enhances Student Experience with Key Leadership Hires: Kaleb Miears and Melissa Stroud
November 7, 2023
OBU is pleased to announce the appointment of Kaleb Miears as director of student leadership and engagement, and Melissa Stroud as director of global mobilization. Miears has served OBU students since 2016 through admissions, residential life…
OBU holds ceremony for new Dr. Peggy D. Keck Finance and Business Analytics Lab
November 6, 2023
OBU on Friday celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Dr. Peggy D. Keck Finance and Business Analytics Lab. This state-of-the-art facility represents a shift in how students engage with finance and data analytics, emphasizing mentorship,…
OBU's Dual-Credit and Dual-Enrollment Programs Empower High School Students for Success
November 6, 2023
OBU’s dual-credit and dual-enrollment programs offer high school students unique opportunities to earn college credits while still in high school. OBU has partnered with faith-aligned institutions, Christian Heritage Academy in Del…