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Pastor Brad Graves to Speak at OBU Chapel on November 5
October 31, 2025
OBU will welcome Pastor Brad Graves as the chapel speaker on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m. in the Recreation and Wellness Center. Graves is the senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Dover, Fla. He most recently served as the senior pastor at…
OBU Theatre Presents Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women”
October 31, 2025
The OBU Theatre program will present “Little Women,” adapted by Marisha Chamberlain from Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. Performances will take place in Sarkeys Black Box Theatre on November 6, 7 and 8 at 7:30…
OBU Winter Commencement Returns to Campus for the First Time Since 2023 Tornado
October 28, 2025
Oklahoma Baptist University will celebrate its Winter Commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in the Recreation and Wellness Center (RAWC) – marking the first time the ceremony has been held on the OBU campus since…
Women of Vision 10-Year Anniversary Dinner Highlights Annual Giving and Campus Impact
October 28, 2025
Women of Vision held its 10-year anniversary celebration and annual event on October 23, as part of The Weekend festivities held on the OBU campus. With nearly 150 women in attendance, the evening included alumni, parents, community partners…
Oklahoma Baptist University Honors Distinguished Alumni During Harvest Dinner
October 27, 2025
OBU recognized outstanding alumni with special awards during its annual Harvest Dinner on October 24, 2025. The event was held during The Weekend, the University’s annual homecoming celebration, on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Multiple…
OBU Announces Harvest Court Winners During Homecoming Weekend
October 25, 2025
Oklahoma Baptist University announced the 2025 Harvest Court winners during halftime of its October 25 game against Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The game kicked off at 6 p.m. inside Crain Family Stadium at the Hurt Complex. The…
OBU Officially Re-Opens the New Shawnee Hall
October 24, 2025
OBU officially re-opened Shawnee Hall during a well-attended public kickoff event in the new Mabee Lecture Theatre at The Weekend celebration, marking a pivotal moment in the university’s storied history. Local, state and federal…
OBU Harvest Court Candidates Announced
October 21, 2025
The 2025 OBU Harvest Court candidates were recently announced. The senior men and women will be recognized during the annual Harvest Court ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at halftime of the Bison football game against Southeastern Oklahoma…
OBU to Host Keyboard Academy Nov. 14-15
October 16, 2025
High school pianists from across the region are invited to attend the 2025 Oklahoma Baptist University Keyboard Academy, set for Nov. 14-15 on OBU’s Shawnee campus. The annual event provides students with the opportunity to grow as…
OBU Launches President’s Leadership Class to Shape Next Generation of Christ-Centered Leaders
October 16, 2025
Twenty-two OBU freshmen have been selected as the inaugural members of the President’s Leadership Class, a new initiative designed to cultivate Christ-centered leaders ready to impact their communities and professions with integrity,…
National Leadership Mentor Dr. Jay Strack to Inspire OBU Community in Chapel Service Oct. 22
October 16, 2025
OBU will host Dr. Jay Strack as the featured chapel speaker on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. in the Recreation and Wellness Center. For more than 45 years, Strack has helped students, leaders and organizations across America and the Middle…
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…