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Thurmond Hall ribbon-cutting celebrates rapid growth of OBU engineering program
March 6, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University celebrated the future-shaping renovation of Thurmond Hall with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 6, marking a milestone for a rapidly growing engineering program now in just its third year. Students, faculty, staff,…
OBU choirs to preview Carnegie Hall work during ‘Sound, Soul and Spirit’ concert in Norman
March 4, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University choirs will present a preview of a major work they will perform at Carnegie Hall in May 2026 during “Sound, Soul and Spirit: An Evening with Dan Forrest” on Saturday, March 28, in Norman. The…
OBU Students Win Gold and Silver at 2026 American Advertising Awards
February 26, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University seniors McKenzie Stewart and Kyndall Hicks earned top honors at the 2026 American Advertising Awards, presented by the American Advertising Federation, on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at the Omni Hotel in downtown…
OBU welcomes new faculty to lead the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program
February 25, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University has announced the director appointments of Dr. Carson C. Walker, Dr. Carol Koch, Dr. Becky Jones, Dr. Nancy Quick and Dr. Stephanie Karidas in its new Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP)…
OBU DECA Students Capture Top Honors at Oklahoma Collegiate DECA Competition Day
February 24, 2026
OBU students earned multiple first-place finishes at the 2026 Oklahoma Collegiate DECA Competition Day, on January 30th at the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education in Stillwater. Students competing through OBU’s Paul…
Campus Construction Updates
February 18, 2026
Hello Bison Nation, Construction progress continues across campus as several major projects move closer to important milestones. Here’s a look at what’s taking shape on Bison Hill this month. Thurmond Hall [[grid]] [[span…
OBU to Host Summer Nursing Camp July 15-17
February 18, 2026
High school students exploring a future in nursing will gain hands-on experience this summer at OBU’s School of Nursing “Called to Care” Camp, scheduled for July 15-17, 2026, on the OBU campus. The camp is open to…
“From Concepts to Canvas” art talk to feature Oklahoma artist Lucas Simmons in Shawnee Hall
February 18, 2026
OBU will host “From Concept to Canvas,” an art talk featuring artist and OBU alumnus Lucas Simmons at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 5, in Mabee Lecture Theatre on the third floor of Shawnee Hall. Simmons will discuss two…
Thurmond Hall ribbon-cutting celebration to spotlight rapid growth of OBU engineering program
February 17, 2026
OBU will celebrate the grand re-opening of Thurmond Hall with a ribbon-cutting at 11:30 a.m. March 6, marking a milestone for a rapidly growing engineering program now in just its third year. The OBU community, partners and friends are all…
Six OBU Faculty Installed to Endowed Positions
February 11, 2026
Founders’ Day Chapel at Oklahoma Baptist University featured six academic installations and a message from Dr. Eric Costanzo, senior pastor of South Tulsa Baptist Church, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, in OBU’s Recreation and…
OBU to Host Generation Why Youth Apologetics Conference March 7
February 5, 2026
OBU will host its annual youth apologetics conference, Generation Why, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Recreation and Wellness Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The conference is designed for middle school, high school and college…
OBU Spring 2026 Business Forum to Feature Construction Leader Stan Lingo
February 4, 2026
Stan Lingo, founder and owner of Lingo Construction Services, will speak on “Building buildings, prepare, position, praise” at the Oklahoma Baptist University Spring 2026 Business Forum from 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. on Friday,…