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Behymer Awarded OBU Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree During Winter Commencement
December 14, 2024
OBU conferred degrees upon 78 graduates during Winter Commencement on Dec. 14, 2024, at First Southern Baptist Church, Del City. After an official welcome and introduction by OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas and a congratulatory…
OBU’s Engineering Program Soars with Drone Project
December 12, 2024
On Dec. 5, freshman engineering students at OBU participated in a drone competition on the band practice field. This event, led by Dr. Chuck Baukal, director of the engineering program, gave students of six teams the opportunity to create or…
Campus Construction Updates
December 11, 2024
Here’s the latest on OBU’s ongoing construction projects and campus enhancements, including updates for Shawnee Hall, Raley Chapel, Thurmond Hall, and Montgomery Hall.
OBU to Honor Graduates During Winter Commencement on Dec. 14
December 11, 2024
Oklahoma Baptist University will confer degrees upon undergraduate and graduate students during Winter Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at 2 p.m. The ceremony will take place at First Southern Baptist Church, 6400 S. Sooner Rd.,…
Hannigan Headed to Bison Hill as VP for Enrollment Strategy
December 11, 2024
OBU is excited to announce that Scott Hannigan is coming to Bison Hill as vice president for enrollment strategy to lead admissions, graduate and online recruitment, and student financial services teams. Hannigan is a seasoned higher education…
Perkins to Receive the 2025 Walter O. Mason, Jr. Kingdom Diversity Hall of Fame Award on January 18, 2025 at OBU
December 10, 2024
OBU is pleased to announce that Dr. Bruce Perkins, associate professor of Christian education and director of Oklahoma Baptist University’s Prison Divinity Program, will be the 2025 inductee into the OBU Walter O. Mason, Jr. Kingdom…
OBU’s Bison Esports Off to a Strong Start
December 5, 2024
OBU’s Bison Esports is off to a successful start as their Smash Bros. team earned second place in the Great American Conference. “We are looking to carry that momentum into our games next semester,” said Glen…
OBU’s Hess Named President of Evangelical Philosophical Society
December 3, 2024
Dr. Keith A. Hess, associate professor of philosophy and apologetics at OBU, has been named president of the Evangelical Philosophical Society. The appointment highlights his contributions to the field of philosophy, particularly in the areas…
Behymer to Deliver OBU Winter Commencement Address Dec. 14 at First Southern Baptist Church
November 22, 2024
Norman Behymer, executive pastor at Council Road Baptist Church, will deliver the commencement address during Oklahoma Baptist University’s winter graduation ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at First Southern Baptist Church,…
OBU to Celebrate Annual Hanging of the Green and Friends of the Arts Dinner on Dec. 7
November 20, 2024
OBU will present the annual Hanging of the Green Christmas event themed “Share the Light” Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Recreation and Wellness Center on campus. Advanced reservations for the event are not…
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
As we head into fall, we wanted to take a moment to provide the OBU community with updates on several construction projects happening around campus.