OBU offers a diverse array of special projects that provide you an opportunity to participate in through giving.
Whether your passion lies in supporting student scholarships, learning labs and equipment, campus infrastructure enhancements, or community outreach initiatives, there's a valuable project waiting to align with your philanthropic vision.
Each project represents a unique avenue to make a tangible difference in the lives of our students, faculty, and campus community.
Explore our range of initiatives and join us in shaping a brighter future through your meaningful contribution. Together, we can ignite transformative change and unlock endless possibilities for generations to come.
Cupbearers Mentoring
The Cupbearers Mentoring program is a year-long mentoring program in the School of Business connect students with experienced business professionals for meaningful, one-on-one mentorship. Through connection, guidance, and shared expertise, students gain insight into their chosen fields while building relationships that support both personal and professional growth.
Mentors—many of whom are OBU alumni and leaders across a variety of industries—provide encouragement, practical advice, and real-world perspective to help students navigate their academic journey and prepare for life after graduation. The program is designed to foster lasting relationships that extend beyond a student’s time at OBU and equip them with confidence, clarity, and direction for the workforce.
Julie Blackstone Memorial Scholarship
Julie Marks Blackstone was a beloved professor of art at OBU. Her creativity, artistry, and care for students made her a special friend, faculty mentor and colleague to many. In the classroom and labs, and all across the region and state, she created vibrant and beautiful works which inspired others.
A scholarship has been created in Blackstone’s honor recognizing the tremendous impact she has made in students’ life and their love for art. Gifts to this fund will allow OBU to continue her legacy and benefit a deserving art student through an annual award.
Renew Raley Chapel
OBU is in the midst of a once-in-a-century era of renewal as we join efforts to renew Raley Chapel. The overwhelming and extensive damage to Raley Chapel from the April 19, 2023 tornado included its spire, tiled roof, stonework, ceiling, stained glass and seating inside Potter Auditorium. Yet with vision and hope, we will rebuild this beloved building with greater fortitude and faith than ever before. We invite you to join us in our efforts to Renew Raley and continue its legacy of transforming lives and hearts on Bison Hill.
Honors Program Scholarship
The Honors Program at OBU invites students to read the great books that have shaped the Western world and to consider the big questions that are perennial in human life. Your gift helps us continue to influence the next generation of future shapers by providing a thorough and rigorous classical Christian liberal arts education grounded in the best that has been thought and said and dedicated to the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.
Prison Divinity Program
Oklahoma Baptist University, Oklahoma Baptists and the Oklahoma Department of Corrections are partners in a historic endeavor in Oklahoma. OBU is offering a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Studies to inmates in an Oklahoma prison. Upon completion of their degrees, these graduates will be sent as Field Ministers to other prisons across the state. This element of equipping and sending inmates to minister to fellow inmates is a unique educational opportunity for those incarcerated.
Friends of the Arts
The Friends of the Arts Program is an annual contribution program supporting the Warren M. Angell School of Visual and Performing Arts by providing scholarships, vital equipment, program funding, and other essential resources, fostering artistic excellence. Memberships are for one academic year.
Visiting Writer Seminars
The Visiting Writer Seminars are held each year through the Division of Language and Literature. This enriching activity brings accomplished and contemporary guest writers to campus to engage and elevate the writing experience for students and the campus community. It broadens students learning, creativity and skills through exposure to various writers. We value your support in continuing to provide these opportunities for enrichment to our students.
International Student Support
OBU extends a heart and hand of hospitality to our students from other nations. This is accomplished by activities that can make their transition to college easier. We offer students Welcome Baskets as they come to campus and provide opportunities to connect with others. Participating as a Bison Host is a further opportunity to build relationships and create a sense of home for our international students. Learn more here.
Rev. Angel and Nila Murillo Scholarship
The purpose of the Rev. Angel and Nila Murillo endowment fund is to benefit OBU by providing financial support for students who are active member of the Latin American Student Organization (LASO); show passion and commitment to shine Christ’s love in their future profession; and demonstrate a high interest in shaping the world nationally and internationally for His glory.
Rev. Angel and Nila Murillo Scholarship
W.P. Wood Science Building
The world class STEM education provided within the walls of Wood Science Building is known for developing world changing professionals. The facility, completed in the 1980’s, is in great need of a full renovation to maximize the best possible education for students both now and in the future. Your gift in support of this project will support transformation for our future healthcare professionals and scientists in the state, region, nation, and around the globe.
Peggy D. Keck Finance and Business Analytics Lab
The Dr. Peggy D. Keck Finance and Data Analytics lab is a state-of-the-art space that features a flexible, innovative and collaborative learning environment. A 49-foot-long horizontal ticker provides ever-changing data and information that will engage you and offer a highly professional and interactive atmosphere.
The data analytics lab maintains our standard of excellence set by our CPA exam preparation with the exam’s new business analytics requirement.