September 2025 Stories and Features
OBU to Host Hobbs Lecture Oct. 1
September 25, 2025
OBU will host the annual Herschel H. and Frances J. Hobbs Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Dr. Fred Sanders will deliver the lecture during chapel at 10 a.m. in the Recreation and Wellness Center. The event is free and open to the public,…
Oklahoma Baptist University Receives Candidacy Status for New Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program
September 25, 2025
OBU has been granted Candidacy Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) for its new Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. The university will welcome its first cohort of students in January 2026,…
Construction Updates
September 24, 2025
Here’s the latest on OBU’s ongoing construction projects and campus enhancements, including updates for Shawnee Hall, Raley Chapel, Thurmond Hall, Agee Residence Center, tree planting and the solar panel installation…
OBU Earns Top Rankings from U.S. News & World Report for 34th Consecutive Year
September 23, 2025
U.S. News & World Report has again ranked OBU as the top Oklahoma university on its list of Best Regional Universities in the West. OBU has been ranked on the list of Best Regional Universities in the West for 34 consecutive years and has…
The OBU School of Education to Host “Discover Teaching” Event for High School Students
September 19, 2025
High school students interested in exploring a career in education will have the chance to experience teaching firsthand at Oklahoma Baptist University’s “Discover Teaching” event Nov. 4. The Henry F. McCabe Family…
OBU Announces Upcoming Career Fairs
September 17, 2025
OBU is proud to announce the upcoming career fair opportunities for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. The Fall 2025 recruitment opportunities include the All Majors/All Industries Career and Internship Fair, scheduled for Thursday, October 9, from 1…
OBU to Host Baptist Renewal Conference Oct. 2
September 17, 2025
The 2025 David S. Dockery and Timothy F. George Center for Baptist Renewal (CBR) Conference will be held Thursday, Oct. 2, on the campus of OBU. The event will run from 1 to 5 p.m. and carries the theme “Retrieving Nicaea for…
OBU Welcomes Paul as Vice President for University Advancement and Alumni
September 16, 2025
OBU has appointed alumna Julie Paul as vice president for university advancement and alumni. She will assume her duties effective Oct. 6, 2025, and will serve as a key member of the president’s cabinet. In this role, Paul will provide…
Dr. Jessica Rimmer to Speak at OBU Chapel Sept. 24
September 15, 2025
Dr. Jessica Rimmer, chief executive officer of Solomon Strategic Advisors and author of “The Purpose Formula,” will speak during OBU’s chapel service Wednesday, Sept. 24. The service will begin at 10 a.m. in the…
Shawnee Hall Grand Opening Set for Oct. 24
September 15, 2025
Shawnee Hall opened its doors in 1915 as the proud new home of a young Baptist university, built on land generously donated by the City of Shawnee. From the beginning, OBU and Shawnee have shared a bond of vision and community, a partnership…
STEM Day at OBU Slated for Sept. 30
September 12, 2025
OBU is excited to host STEM Day 2025, an engaging event dedicated to high school students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The event, which will be held on Sept. 30, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the OBU…
OBU Professor to Conduct at Carnegie Hall, Accompanied by Students
September 2, 2025
Dr. Joshua Chism, OBU associate professor of music and director of choral activities, will conduct a performance at Carnegie Hall on May 25, 2026, featuring OBU students. The concert will include René Clausen’s…