Recent Stories
The Lessons She Carried Forward
September 25, 2026
For Angela Leu, a 1999 OBU graduate, some of the most important lessons of her life began with music. They began in classrooms, on stages and in the familiar spaces of Raley Chapel, where she learned to sing, perform and listen. She could not…
STEM Day Draws High School Students to OBU Campus
September 25, 2026
OBU hosted STEM Day 2026 on Tuesday, Sept. 22, welcoming high school students to campus for a day of hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. About 560 participants attended the free event on the OBU campus.…
September 2026 Campus Construction Updates
September 25, 2026
Progress continues across campus as key projects move from construction to completion. Here’s a snapshot of what’s taking shape on Bison Hill this month. Raley Chapel Work across Raley Chapel is advancing rapidly both inside…
OBU Ranks Highest Among Oklahoma Institutions in 2027 U.S. News Best Regional Colleges in the West
September 22, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University achieved standout marks in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings and led Oklahoma institutions across multiple categories within the Regional Colleges (West) classification. OBU has been ranked…
OBU to Host Baptist Conference Oct. 8
September 17, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University will host a conference on Baptists and Spiritual Formation on Thursday, Oct. 8, on the OBU campus. The event will run from 1 to 7:30 p.m. and will feature Dr. Bobby Jamieson and Dr. R. Lucas Stamps as speakers. The…
OBU to Host Hobbs Lecture Oct. 7
September 17, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University will host the annual Herschel H. and Frances J. Hobbs Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Dr. R. Lucas Stamps will deliver the lecture during chapel at 10 a.m. in the Recreation and Wellness Center. His topic will center…
OBU Marks Fifth Consecutive Year of Enrollment Growth
September 15, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University continues its enrollment momentum this fall, marking its fifth consecutive year of enrollment growth, driven by double-digit freshman gains and expanding online and graduate programs. Fall 2026 figures show…
OBU to Host ‘Discover Teaching’ Event for High School Students
September 15, 2026
High school students interested in exploring a career in education will have the opportunity to experience teaching firsthand at Oklahoma Baptist University’s “Discover Teaching” event on Oct. 27. The Henry F.…
Business Forum to Feature OBU Alumnus and Lawton Chick-fil-A Owner Jonathan Pickett
September 14, 2026
Jonathan Pickett, an Oklahoma Baptist University alumnus and now a very successful Chick-fil-A owner-operator, will speak at the OBU Business Forum at 10 a.m. on Oct. 2. The forum, which is open to the public, will be held on the OBU campus in…
OBU welcomes Peercy and Blackaby to the Henry F. McCabe Family School of Education
September 14, 2026
The Henry F. McCabe Family School of Education at Oklahoma Baptist University has announced the addition of two new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year. Kathleen Peercy has been named assistant professor of teacher education and…
OBU Welcomes Royer and Knight to the Division of Science and Engineering Program Faculty
September 9, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University has welcomed Dr. Derek J. Royer as associate professor of biology and Jason Knight as assistant professor of mechanical engineering, joining the Division of Science in the James E. Hurley School of Science and…
Oklahoma Baptist University Announces New Faculty Appointments in Health Sciences
September 8, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University has announced three faculty appointments within its graduate Health Sciences programs, strengthening instruction in physician associate studies, speech-language pathology and occupational therapy while supporting the…