Student Life Stories and Features

Chapman Inducted into OBU Walter O. Mason Jr. Kingdom Diversity Hall of Fame

April 13, 2026

Dr. Kenneth Chapman Jr., educator, pastor and higher education leader, was honored as the 2026 inductee into the OBU Walter O. Mason Jr. Kingdom Diversity Hall of Fame during a ceremony held Sunday, April 12, on the Oklahoma Baptist University…

Gingerbread Village at OBU to Spread Holiday Cheer and Raise Funds for Habitat for Humanity Projects in Pottawatomie County

November 14, 2025

Santa Claus, hot cocoa, cookie decorating, and live holiday music await visitors at the kick-off for the “2025 Annual Shawnee Gingerbread Village Celebration,” set to begin at 6 p.m., Monday, December 1 on The Oval of the…

Wuest Named Vice President of Campus Life at OBU

October 14, 2025

With over 10 years of experience shaping Christ-centered campus communities and 13 total years in higher education, Joseph (Joe) Wuest has been named vice president of campus life at OBU, effective Dec. 1, 2025. “I am thrilled to…

Hundreds of OBU Students Volunteer for Serve Shawnee

August 18, 2025

About 520 OBU students, including freshmen, transfers and upperclassmen, spent the morning of Aug. 18, 2025, serving the Shawnee community during the University’s annual Serve Shawnee event. Held the Monday before the fall semester…

OBU Welcomes New, Returning Students to Campus on Move-In Day

August 16, 2025

OBU celebrated the arrival of new and returning students on Aug. 16, 2025, during its annual Move-In Day. The day kicks off Welcome Week, a special tradition in which new students are welcomed into the Bison family. As new students and their…

Gingerbread Village at OBU to Spread Holiday Cheer and Raise Funds for Habitat for Humanity Projects in Pottawatomie County

November 19, 2024

Santa Claus, hot cocoa, cookie decorating, and live holiday music await visitors at the kick-off for the Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity “Second Annual Gingerbread Village Celebration,” set to take place Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. on…

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 Announces Special Olympics Unified College Program

October 24, 2024

A kickoff event celebrating a new partnership between OBU and Special Olympics Oklahoma creating OBU's Special Olympics Unified College program will be held on Oct. 29 from 7:30 to 8 p.m. at the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center. Preceding the…

2024 OBU Women of Vision Select Annual Project During Meeting Oct. 17

October 22, 2024

The OBU Women of Vision held their annual meeting and dinner on Oct. 17 in the backyard of the Cargill Advancement and Alumni Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. With 140 women in attendance, the event was held to generate support and…

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 Crowns Harvest Court During Homecoming Halftime Oct. 19

October 19, 2024

OBU announced the 2024 Harvest Court winners during halftime of its Oct. 19 football game against Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The game kicked off at 6 p.m. inside Crain Family Stadium at the Hurt Complex. The events took place…

OBU President Announces Launch of “Shape the Future” Campaign

October 18, 2024

OBU officially launched the ambitious “Shape the Future” campaign during a well-attended public kickoff event at The Weekend celebration, marking a pivotal moment in the university’s storied history. With…

OBU Celebrates Grand Opening of Brant and Leslie Hill Esports Arena

October 10, 2024

With great excitement, OBU officially unveiled the Brant and Leslie Hill Bison Esports Arena in OBU’s Recreational and Wellness Center on Oct. 8. The grand opening ceremony featured remarks from OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas, who…

Past, Present and Future Showcased at OBU during The Weekend, Oct 17-19

October 4, 2024

Oklahoma Baptist University is excited and honored to welcome alumni, students, prospective students, families, and friends to Bison Hill for The Weekend 2024, Oct. 17-19. The events combine OBU’s annual Homecoming celebration with…

Diaper Drive to Combat Crisis: Pottawatomie County Collected Diapers and Wipes for Local Families in Need

October 2, 2024

Multiple locations across Pottawatomie County, including Oklahoma Baptist University, collected diapers and wipes last week as part of National Diaper Need Awareness Week. The drive supported the efforts of Legacy Parenting Center and aimed to…