May 2021 Stories and Features

OBU Celebrates Graduates During Spring Commencement Ceremonies May 14-15

May 15, 2021

OBU celebrated 277 graduates during Spring Commencement ceremonies held on the University’s Shawnee campus May 14-15. The events took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The University held five separate ceremonies in…

OBU Honors 49 Nursing Graduates During Pinning Ceremony May 14

May 14, 2021

OBU honored 49 graduating nurses during the College of Nursing’s Pinning and Lamp Lighting Ceremony held Friday, May 14. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. Dr.…

OBU to Hold 107th Spring Commencement to Honor 277 Graduates

May 13, 2021

OBU will confer degrees upon 277 students during the University’s 107th Spring Commencement, held in five separate ceremonies Friday, May 14, and Saturday, May 15. The ceremonies will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter…

OBU Trustees Approve Faculty Promotions and Dedicate Classroom

May 10, 2021

The OBU Board of Trustees approved faculty promotions and participated in a ribbon-cutting and classroom dedication during their May 7 meeting on the OBU campus in Shawnee. In his report to the board, OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas shared…

OBU Announces Dennis and Emerson as New Academic Deans

May 7, 2021

OBU has selected two candidates to fill the newly established roles of dean of theology, arts and humanities and dean of business, health science and education. Dr. Matthew Y. Emerson, dean of the Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry at OBU,…

Melton and Swyden to Speak During OBU Commencement Ceremonies May 14-15

May 5, 2021

Dr. Doug Melton, pastor of Southern Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, and Kim Swyden, executive director of ministries of Jesus in Edmond, will serve as guest speakers during Spring Commencement ceremonies at Oklahoma Baptist University.…

University Recognizes Outstanding Seniors, Retirees During Awards Chapel May 5

May 5, 2021

Oklahoma Baptist University held its annual awards chapel May 5 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The University recognized outstanding seniors in various disciplines and honored retiring faculty…