Alumni Stories and Features
Alumni Honored During OBU Harvest Dinner
October 27, 2023
Oklahoma Baptist University recognized outstanding alumni with special awards during its annual Harvest Dinner Friday, Oct. 20. The event took place during The Weekend, the University’s homecoming celebration at OBU’s campus…
Local Artists Showcased at OBU’s Art on the Hill
October 24, 2023
Varied displays of local art including ceramics, woven pieces, jewelry, photography and baked goods were showcased at Oklahoma Baptist University’s Art on the Hill as part of The Weekend festivities. The public event was held…
OBU Invites All to "Come Home for The Weekend 2023"
October 11, 2023
OBU is excited and honored to welcome alumni, students, prospective students, families, and friends to Bison Hill for "Come Home for The Weekend 2023," Oct. 19-21. The events combine OBU's annual Homecoming celebration with Family Weekend and…
Alumni Honored During OBU Harvest Dinner
October 17, 2022
Oklahoma Baptist University recognized outstanding alumni with special awards during its annual Harvest Dinner Friday, Oct. 14. The event took place during The Weekend, the University’s homecoming celebration at OBU’s campus…
Dickson Inspires Students to Follow God's Will One Scoop at a Time During Oct. 14 Business Forum
October 15, 2022
Ricky Dickson, CEO and president of Blue Bell Creameries, delivered an inspiring message to students and others in attendance during OBU’s Business Forum Oct.14. The lecture took place in Tulsa Royalties Auditorium inside Bailey…
Timberlake and McWilliams inducted into Faculty Hall of Fame
October 14, 2022
Two former Oklahoma Baptist University faculty members were inducted into the University’s Faculty Hall of Fame Friday, Oct. 14. The ceremony was held at the Cargill Advancement and Alumni Center as part of The Weekend celebration and…
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…
Community invited to OBU Homecoming Musical Gala Concert Oct. 14
October 10, 2022
OBU’s Warren M. Angell School of Visual and Performing Arts will host its annual Homecoming Musical Gala on Friday, Oct. 14, at 8 p.m. as part of The Weekend festivities. The Gala will be held in Raley Chapel’s Potter…
Registration Underway for Featured Events During “The Weekend” Oct. 13-15 at OBU
September 29, 2022
OBU welcomes family, friends, alumni and the community-at-large for its annual celebration of The Weekend Oct. 13-15 on the university’s campus in Shawnee. Many of the activities require advance registration and online registration is…
OBU to Honor 287 Graduates During Spring Commencement May 21
May 20, 2022
OBU will confer degrees upon 287 students during Spring Commencement Saturday, May 21, at 2 p.m. The ceremony will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Thomas Hill, chief executive officer of Kimray in Oklahoma City, will…
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…
University Celebrates 113 Graduates During Winter Commencement Dec. 18
December 18, 2021
Oklahoma Baptist University conferred degrees upon 72 undergraduate and 41 graduate students during Winter Commencement Saturday, Dec. 18. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Dr. Todd Fisher, executive…
OBU to Honor 113 Graduates During Winter Commencement Dec. 18
December 17, 2021
OBU will confer degrees upon 72 undergraduate and 41 graduate students during Winter Commencement Saturday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. The ceremony will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Dr. Todd Fisher, executive…