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Maxwell inspires more than 700 at OBU Green and Gold Gala on Bison Hill
April 2, 2025
More than 700 alumni, friends and supporters of OBU gathered Tuesday night, April 1, on Bison Hill for the 10th Green and Gold Gala, an event marked by celebration, vision and transformation. Held on OBU’s campus, the gala showcased…
Campus Construction Updates
April 2, 2025
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.
Early Registration Open for 2025 Heartland Worship Conference
March 28, 2025
Early registration is now open for the 2025 Heartland Worship conference, set for Sept. 26-27 at Together We Church in Yukon. This highly anticipated event brings together Heartland artists, ministry leaders, musicians and experienced designers…
OBU Theatre Shines at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
March 14, 2025
OBU’s Theatre Department showcased its talent on a regional stage in February, presenting “Dreamers: A Depression-Era Musical Fairytale” at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region 6…
Shawnee Area Education Leaders Form Coalition to Boost Workforce Readiness
March 14, 2025
A group of educational leaders from the Shawnee area has formed a coalition aimed at strengthening workforce development and creating educational pathways from high school through college. The coalition, known as the Education Coalition, began…
Building the Future: How an OBU Adjunct Professor and His Wife Are Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers
March 12, 2025
In a workshop filled with the hum of power tools and the click of laptop keys, a group of eighth graders from Grove Elementary in Shawnee gather around their latest creation, a robot they are meticulously designing to take on the challenges of…
Applications are open for OBU’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program
March 7, 2025
Applications are open for Oklahoma Baptist University’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, launching in January 2026. This hybrid, accelerated program is designed to equip future occupational therapists with the skills needed to…
More than 900 Students Attend OBU’s Annual Apologetics Conference
March 6, 2025
More than 900 middle school and high school students gathered at OBU on March 1, 2025, for the annual Generation Why youth apologetics conference. The event, hosted by OBU’s Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry, equipped students…
Renowned Lawyer and Author Matthew Martens to Speak on Faith and Justice at OBU
February 28, 2025
OBU will host renowned trial lawyer and seminary graduate Matthew Martens who will challenge students to reimagine justice from a Christian perspective on March 28 at 4 p.m. in Stavros Hall Room 214. With nearly 30 years of legal experience,…
Witness to Win/Mathena Family Establish Professorship of Evangelism at OBU
February 27, 2025
A new professorship of evangelism at OBU, created through the generosity of the Witness to Win Foundation and the commitment of the Mathena family, aims to empower students with a sustainable, gospel-centered approach to ministry. This…
OBU Engineering Program Secures $300,000 Funding from Pottawatomie County Commissioners
February 26, 2025
OBU has received $300,000 in funding from the Pottawatomie County Commissioners to jumpstart its engineering program. The funding will support equipment purchases and facility renovations, furthering the university’s mission to…
OBU to Launch Master of Divinity Degree in Summer 2025
February 19, 2025
OBU will offer a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree beginning in the summer of 2025, providing students and ministers in Oklahoma and the surrounding region with new opportunities for ministry education. The program will be available in several…