May 2022 Articles and Features

OBU Students Take Top Honors at Oklahoma Broadcast Education Awards

A group of three journalism students and one alumna from OBU recently took home awards in the media competition at the Oklahoma Broadcast Education Association awards held in April. The students combined to win three first place awards and one…

OBU Celebrates 287 Graduates During Spring Commencement May 21

OBU conferred degrees upon 287 graduates during Spring Commencement May 21. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Thomas Hill, chief executive officer of Kimray in Oklahoma City, delivered the commencement…

OBU Honors Nursing Graduates During Pinning Ceremony May 20

OBU honored its class of graduating nurses during the School of Nursing’s Pinning and Lamp Lighting Ceremony held Friday, May 20. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on OBU’s campus in…

OBU to Honor 287 Graduates During Spring Commencement May 21

OBU will confer degrees upon 287 students during Spring Commencement Saturday, May 21, at 2 p.m. The ceremony will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Thomas Hill, chief executive officer of Kimray in Oklahoma City, will…

OBU Education Majors Host STEM Day of Learning for Local Fourth Graders May 3

Teacher education students at OBU hosted a special day of learning May 3 for local elementary students. The event was themed “Science and the Olympics: A STEM Study” and was attended by 58 fourth-grade students from Grove…

OBU Streamlines Transfer Process, Helping Students Transfer In More Credit Hours

OBU recently implemented changes that will significantly benefit students transferring to the University. The University has streamlined the transfer process and is accepting credit for more courses while also reducing the overall hours…

University Presents top Honors for Teaching, Service During Employee Awards May 13

OBU presented its highest three employee awards during the Service and Honors Awards ceremony Friday, May 13. Employees were also recognized for milestone years of service to the institution. The event took place in the Geiger Center on the OBU…

Dr. Andy Taylor to Speak at Bison Connections Event June 9 in Bixby

Note: This event was rescheduled to June 9, 2022. Dr. Andy Taylor, regional ministry partner for east-central Oklahoma for Oklahoma Baptists, will deliver the keynote speech during OBU’s next Bison Connections event June 9 in Bixby.…

Top Reasons to Consider Getting an Accounting Degree in OK

Today, countless career-minded students are getting an accounting degree, thanks to the versatility and high earning potential this field can provide. Considered one of the most desirable careers – both in the business sector and…

Trustees Approve Campus Projects, Degree Proposals, Faculty Promotions During May 6 Meeting

The OBU Board of Trustees approved campus construction projects, faculty promotions and new degree proposals to be submitted for HLC approval during its meeting May 6. The meeting took place inside Stavros Hall on the OBU campus in…

OBU to Honor Retirees Henson, Nixon and Vernon May 12

OBU will host a retirement reception for three longtime faculty members Thursday, May 12, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Cargill Advancement and Alumni Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. All members of the OBU community, including employees,…

Kimray CEO Thomas Hill to Deliver Spring Commencement Address May 21

Thomas Hill, chief executive officer of Kimray, will deliver the commencement address during OBU’s Spring Commencement May 21. The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. inside Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Hill serves as…

University Recognizes Outstanding Seniors During Awards Chapel May 4

OBU held its annual awards chapel May 4 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The University recognized outstanding seniors within its schools and divisions and also presented its four highest student…

Bison RecWell Updates RAWC, Weight Rooms and Sand Volleyball to Benefit Students

Bison Recreation and Wellness is excited to announce numerous improvements and updates to the Recreation and Wellness Center (RAWC) and intramural fields, all with OBU students in mind. Bison Recreation and Wellness (Bison RecWell) exists to…