Admissions Stories and Features
A Milestone Day at OBU That is Sure to Shape the Future
April 23, 2026
A steady stream of students and families, 878 people in all, moved across the Oklahoma Baptist University campus to complete their final steps toward enrollment during Priority Enrollment Day on Saturday. With so many in attendance, an annual…
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,…
Hannigan Headed to Bison Hill as VP for Enrollment Strategy
December 11, 2024
OBU is excited to announce that Scott Hannigan is coming to Bison Hill as vice president for enrollment strategy to lead admissions, graduate and online recruitment, and student financial services teams. Hannigan is a seasoned higher education…
Campus Construction Updates
November 18, 2024
[[grid]] [[span 6]] [[/span]] [[span 6]] [[/span]] [[/grid]] Shawnee Hall Construction at Shawnee Hall is progressing well in November despite early delays caused by severe storms. The first-floor concrete slab was poured on Nov. 8, setting…
OBU School of Education Offering a November 12 “Discover Teaching” Event for High School Students
October 22, 2024
OBU’s “Discover Teaching” event isn’t just about a profession, it’s about people – students. The Henry F. McCabe Family School of Education’s gathering for ninth through…
Campus Construction Updates
October 21, 2024
[[grid]] [[span 6]] [[/span]] [[span 6]] [[/span]] [[/grid]] Shawnee Hall Demolition at Shawnee Hall is complete, and the next phase has begun with the installation of steel framing for the new roof. This crucial step requires halting other…
OBU and DegreeSight Announce Partnership for Online Transcript Evaluation Tool
October 19, 2022
Oklahoma Baptist University and DegreeSight, a leading provider of branded, online transcript evaluation and degree planner tools for colleges and universities, recently announced the integration of a new OBU Online Transcript Evaluator. This…
OBU Streamlines Transfer Process, Helping Students Transfer In More Credit Hours
May 18, 2022
OBU recently implemented changes that will significantly benefit students transferring to the University. The University has streamlined the transfer process and is accepting credit for more courses while also reducing the overall hours…
Top Reasons to Consider Getting an Accounting Degree in OK
May 10, 2022
Today, countless career-minded students are getting an accounting degree, thanks to the versatility and high earning potential this field can provide. Considered one of the most desirable careers – both in the business sector and…
Choosing an Art College in Oklahoma
April 12, 2022
Are you considering getting an arts degree in Oklahoma? If so, you will be faced with a wide range of options for where you want to attend school and what type of degree program you choose to pursue. Perhaps you have dreamed of getting a degree…
University Partners with CLT, Offers Free Exam with OBU Application
March 15, 2022
OBU recently partnered with the Classic Learning Test to offer prospective students the chance to take the CLT for free. OBU’s sponsored test date is May 14, 2022. Registration is now open for the test. Interested students need only…
OBU’s Marriage and Family Therapy Program to Host Virtual Info Session Feb. 24
February 18, 2022
Update as of 2/24/22: This event has moved to virtual only due to inclement weather. The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program at OBU will host a virtual information session for prospective students Thursday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. Attendees…
Getting an MBA Degree at Oklahoma Baptist University
December 14, 2021
Are you thinking about getting an MBA degree in Oklahoma? If so, you’ll want to check out all that Oklahoma Baptist University has to offer before deciding on a grad school program. OBU provides maximum value and one of best…
OBU Recognizes First Recipient of 1921 Memorial Scholarship During Campus Event
October 1, 2021
OBU recognized its first recipient of the 1921 Memorial Scholarship during a special event Sept. 27 on the University’s campus in Shawnee. The scholarship was established last year in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa…
Fullbright Appointed to Serve as Director of Admissions
April 6, 2021
OBU has appointed Kalyn Fullbright to serve as director of admissions, effective April 1. She previously served as assistant director of admissions for prospective student experience. Fullbright graduated from OBU with honors, earning a…