Admissions Stories and Features
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…
Brantley Returning to Bison Hill as VP for Enrollment Management
January 11, 2021
Will Brantley, former director of admissions and director of the Graduate College at OBU, is returning to Bison Hill as vice president for enrollment management to lead the admissions and student financial services teams. He will assume his…
It’s Time to Fill Out the FAFSA for Fall 2021
November 12, 2020
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens every fall on Oct. 1 for students to complete as they prepare for the next academic year. Colleges and universities use the FAFSA to calculate financial aid packages for students,…
OBU Earns Top Rankings from U.S. News and World Report for 29th Consecutive Year
September 21, 2020
U.S. News and World Report has ranked Oklahoma Baptist University as one of the top ten “Best Regional Colleges in the West” for the 29th consecutive year. OBU also made the top ten for Best Value Schools and Best Colleges…
Six Reasons to Put OBU At the Top of Your List
September 8, 2020
Choosing a college or university to attend after high school is a big decision. The four years spent on a university campus are critical to the outcomes and trajectory for the rest of one’s life. There are so many considerations when…
OBU Earns Seven ‘Colleges of Distinction’ Honors for 2020-21
August 21, 2020
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…
Maples Joins OBU as Director of Admissions
April 28, 2020
OBU has hired Taylor Maples as the University’s director of admissions. He assumed the role April 20. Maples earned an Associate of Arts in general studies at Trinidad State Junior College in Trinidad, Colorado. He earned a…