Advancement Stories and Features
OBU Presents Hobbs Award to Rummage at SBC Annual Meeting in Indianapolis on June 11
June 11, 2024
OBU President, Dr. Heath A. Thomas presented the Herschel H. Hobbs Award for Distinguished Denominational Service to Dr. Stephen Rummage on June 11 during the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. Rummage serves as senior…
Tickets on Sale to Hear Tim Tebow at OBU’s 2023 Green and Gold Gala
January 30, 2023
Tim Tebow, two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, first-round NFL draft pick and former professional baseball player, will be the keynote speaker at Oklahoma Baptist University’s annual Green and Gold Gala on March 28,…
Christy Nockels to be Featured Guest at OBU, March 1
January 20, 2023
OBU is pleased to announce Christy Nockels will be the featured speaker for Women’s Missions and Ministry Day on Wednesday, March 1. Nockels is a songwriter, recording artist, podcast host, author, and familiar female vocalist of the…
Tickets Now on Sale to Hear Tim Tebow at OBU’s 2023 Green and Gold Gala
November 9, 2022
Buy Tickets Now Tim Tebow, two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, first-round NFL draft pick and former professional baseball player, will be the keynote speaker at Oklahoma Baptist University’s annual Green and Gold Gala…
Women of Vision Select Outdoor Classroom as Annual Project
October 14, 2022
The OBU Women of Vision held their annual meeting and dinner Oct. 13 at the Cargill Advancement and Alumni Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. With nearly 100 women in attendance, the event was held to generate support and contributions…
Dr. Andy Taylor to Speak at Bison Connections Event June 9 in Bixby
May 11, 2022
Note: This event was rescheduled to June 9, 2022. Dr. Andy Taylor, regional ministry partner for east-central Oklahoma for Oklahoma Baptists, will deliver the keynote speech during OBU’s next Bison Connections event June 9 in Bixby.…
Fisher to Speak at Courage and Connection and Join Women of Vision Tea May 13
April 29, 2022
OBU First Lady Jill Thomas will welcome guest speaker Jamy Fisher for the next Courage and Connection event Friday, May 13, at 10 a.m. The event will take place at the Cargill Advancement and Alumni Center. All female OBU students are invited…
Tramel to Speak at Bison Connections Luncheon April 14 in OKC
March 8, 2022
Berry Tramel, sports columnist for The Oklahoman, will deliver the keynote speech during OBU’s next Bison Connections luncheon April 14 in Oklahoma City. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hobby Lobby…
OBU Launches Tom Elliff Center for Missions
January 24, 2022
OBU announced the launch of the Tom Elliff Center for Missions Jan. 24. The University likewise announced the appointment of Dr. Elbert Smith as director of the center and assistant professor of missions; Dr. Mike Hand as special assistant to…
Women of Vision Select Annual Project During Meeting Oct. 21
October 22, 2021
The OBU Women of Vision held their annual meeting and dinner Oct. 21 in the backyard of the Cargill Advancement and Alumni Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. More than 70 women attended the event, helping to generate substantial contributions…
OBU Welcomes Quirk as Alumni Director
October 13, 2021
OBU is pleased to welcome Lea Ann Quirk as the director of the OBU Alumni Association. Quirk assumed her duties on Bison Hill effective Oct. 12. Quirk is an OBU alumna, graduating in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in communications. She worked…
Thomas Inspires Alumni, Business Leaders at OKC Bison Connections Sept. 30
October 4, 2021
OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas delivered the keynote during the University’s Bison Connections event in Oklahoma City Sept. 30. The luncheon took place in the Great Hall on the Hobby Lobby corporate office campus. Bison Connections…
OBU Hosting Pastors Conference Oct. 21-22 During ‘The Weekend’
September 22, 2021
OBU will host a special Pastors Conference Oct. 21-22 on its campus in Shawnee. All pastors, church staff ministers and those who preach and teach the Word of God are invited to attend the free event. The conference kicks off activities for…
Jennie Allen, Bestselling Author and Speaker, Coming to OBU March 10
February 4, 2021
Jennie Allen, New York Times bestselling author of “Get Out of Your Head,” is coming to Oklahoma Baptist University March 10 for Women’s Missions and Ministry Day, an annual event promoting the profound impact…
Glover to Speak at Bison Connections Webinar Feb. 11
January 22, 2021
B.J. Glover, interim vice president for university culture, will be the featured speaker at OBU’s next “Bison Connections” webinar Thursday, Feb. 11, at noon. Her presentation is titled, “Diversity,…