University Administration Stories and Features
University Presents top Employee Honors During Convocation August 28
August 30, 2024
OBU presented its highest employee awards during Convocation chapel Aug. 28 at the Recreation and Wellness Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Each year, OBU presents three important awards to recognize quality teaching and faithful,…
OBU President Thomas Delivers Annual Convocation Address on Aug. 28
August 28, 2024
OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas delivered the annual Convocation address Aug. 28 during chapel. The service took place in the Recreation and Wellness Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Dr. Ben Myers, director of the OBU honors program, led…
OBU Recognizes Employees for Years of Service at May 6 Event
May 7, 2024
OBU recognized employees for milestone years of service during a recognition event on Monday, May 6, at the Geiger Center on the OBU campus. Teri Walker, assistant registrar/degree counselor, was honored for 40 years of service. Dr. Bret Roark,…
OBU Presents J.M. Carroll Award to Quigley at the Advance Conference in Oklahoma City
March 5, 2024
OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas presented the J.M. Carroll Award to Alan Quigley during the Advance Conference March 4 at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. The J.M. Carroll Award is given to recognize outstanding…
Glover Named Vice President of University Culture
December 13, 2022
OBU recently announced the appointment of Beverly J. Glover as vice president of university culture. Glover has served as interim vice president for the past two years. She is the university’s first African-American to serve on the…
Shoffner Named New Vice President for OBU Technology Services
November 2, 2022
Joshua Shoffner has been named the new vice president for technology services and digital innovation/chief technology officer at Oklahoma Baptist University. He assumed his role Oct. 31. “It is an honor to become part of a…
OBU to Host Pastors Conference Oct. 13-14 During ‘The Weekend’
September 27, 2022
OBU will host a special Pastors Conference Oct. 13-14 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 begins Thursday afternoon as…
OBU Earns Top Rankings from U.S. News and World Report for 31st Consecutive Year
September 13, 2022
U.S. News and World Report has ranked OBU as the top Oklahoma university on its list of Best Regional Universities in the West. OBU also received the top Oklahoma ranking on the Best Value Schools list for Regional Universities in the West. OBU…
Princeton Review Names OBU Best in the West for 18th Year
September 6, 2022
The Princeton Review has named OBU as one of the best colleges and universities in the western United States for the 18th consecutive year. OBU was one of the 126 institutions named for its academic standing in the “Best in the…
President Thomas Delivers Annual Convocation Address Aug. 31
August 31, 2022
OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas delivered the annual Convocation address Aug. 31. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Dr. Rafael Bello, assistant professor of religious studies,…
OBU Presents J.M. Carroll Award to Iorg June 15 at SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim
June 15, 2022
OBU presented the J.M. Carroll Award to Dr. Jeff Iorg, president of Gateway Seminary, June 15 during the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California. The presentation took place at the Gateway Seminary Alumni and Friends…
The Benefits of Getting a Graphic Design Degree in Oklahoma
June 14, 2022
Graphic design is a professional visual arts discipline. This form of visual communication typically seeks to convey a message, which could be educational, political, social, cultural, commercial, or personal in nature. Successful graphic arts…
OBU Presents Hobbs Award to Jarboe at SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim June 14
June 14, 2022
OBU presented the Herschel H. Hobbs Award for Distinguished Denominational Service to Dr. Jonathan Jarboe June 14 during the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California. Jarboe serves as president and CEO of The Baptist…
OBU Celebrates 287 Graduates During Spring Commencement May 21
May 21, 2022
OBU conferred degrees upon 287 graduates during Spring Commencement May 21. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Thomas Hill, chief executive officer of Kimray in Oklahoma City, delivered the commencement…
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…