December 2023 Articles and Features

Frie Awarded OBU Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree During Winter Commencement

OBU conferred degrees upon 80 graduates during Winter Commencement Dec. 16, 2023, at First Southern Baptist Church, Del City. After an official welcome by Dr. Larinee Dennis, co-provost, dean of business, health, science and education, and…

Research Sheds Light on Sanders’ Marketing Triumphs

A recent research study titled "From Athlete to Influencer: Analyzing the Rise of Deion Sanders and the Power of Well Off Media" studies the marketing strategies employed by Coach Deion Sanders during his inaugural season at the University of…

OBU to Honor 80 Graduates During Winter Commencement Dec. 16

OBU will confer degrees upon undergraduate and graduate students during Winter Commencement Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. The ceremony will take place at First Southern Baptist Church, 6400 S. Sooner Rd., Oklahoma City. The December ceremony will…

Two OBU faculty members earn national book award recognitions

The tradition of academic and literary excellence endures among Oklahoma Baptist University’s faculty with the recent announcements of national book awards. OBU congratulates Dr. Brandon Smith who was named as recipient of the…

OBU to Host Annual Student Apologetics Conference March 2

Registration is now underway for OBU’s annual youth apologetics conference, Generation Why. Students, youth groups, college ministry groups and others around the state and region are invited to attend the conference on March 2, 2024.…

OBU Celebrates Christmas with Annual Hanging of the Green Dec. 2

The traditional and always anticipated Hanging of the Green, first held in 1937, was a beautiful event again this year.  Congratulations to the Division of Music faculty, Office of Student Life, OBU student musicians and the 20 student…

Public invited to the Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity Gingerbread Village Kick-Off Event at OBU, Dec. 9

Santa, hot cocoa and cookie decorating, plus holiday sounds provided by students of the OBU Division of Music await visitors of the kick-off for the inaugural Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity Gingerbread Village set for 6 p.m., Dec. 9 on the oval…

OBU Adds Array of Community-Focused Undergraduate Programs

Communities in Oklahoma and nationwide are recognizing pressing concerns in mental health and cybersecurity, while global business leaders emphasize the importance of financial and data skills. Simultaneously, the sports industry continues its…