Academics Stories and Features
Registration open for OBU’s Lamppost 2026 Literary Conference
July 30, 2026
Registration is now open for Oklahoma Baptist University’s Lamppost 2026 Literary Conference, which will be held Friday, Oct. 9, on the OBU campus. The free conference is designed for educators, homeschool parents, co-op instructors…
Learning, Service and Ministry Beyond Bison Hill
July 29, 2026
Summer at Oklahoma Baptist University is anything but quiet. While many students step away from campus for the season, OBU’s mission continues through camps, conferences, educational experiences and ministry opportunities that reach…
OBU Hosts State Early Literacy Teacher Academy to Strengthen Reading Instruction Across Oklahoma
July 27, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University recently hosted the Early Literacy Teacher Academy on Bison Hill, a weeklong professional development program designed to equip kindergarten through third-grade educators with evidence-based literacy instruction…
Trustees Approve Faculty Promotions During Meeting
June 30, 2026
The Oklahoma Baptist University Board of Trustees approved faculty promotions during its meeting on May 15 on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Trustees approved the promotion of Dr. Timothy Darr from assistant professor of computer science to…
OBU to Host All-State Choir Camp for High School Singers Sept. 5
June 10, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University will host its 2026 All-State Choir Camp on Saturday, Sept. 5, providing high school singers with focused preparation for upcoming Oklahoma High School All-State Choir auditions. The camp is open to all students…
Hobbs Award presented at SBC to Dr. Ryan Blackwell
June 10, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University President Dr. Heath A. Thomas presented the Herschel H. Hobbs Award for Distinguished Denominational Service to Dr. Ryan Blackwell on June 9 during the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla.…
OBU Launches Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
May 18, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University has announced the launch of a Doctor of Physical Therapy program, a new graduate health care degree designed to prepare students for careers as licensed physical therapists across a variety of clinical settings. The…
OBU Celebrates Graduates During Spring Commencement on Bison Hill
May 9, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University conferred degrees upon undergraduate and graduate students during Spring Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 9. Two ceremonies were held in the Recreation and Wellness Center on the OBU…
OBU Honors Nursing Graduates During Pinning Ceremony
May 8, 2026
OBU honored its graduating nursing class during the School of Nursing’s Pinning and Lamp Lighting Ceremony held Friday, May 8, at 2 p.m. in the Geiger Center, Rooms 219-220, on the OBU campus. Dr. Stephanie Parker, chair of the OBU…
OBU celebrates the inaugural President’s Leadership Class
May 7, 2026
OBU celebrated the successful completion of its inaugural President’s Leadership Class (PLC) recently. Twenty-two freshman students concluded the program’s eight-month journey of leadership development. Each was honored at a…
Oklahoma Baptist University to host Crash Course Conference for educators June 9
May 6, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University will host a one-day professional development event for educators to strengthen classroom effectiveness ahead of the new school year. “The Crash Course Conference: Start Strong, Teach Stronger” is…
OBU to Honor Graduates During Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies
May 6, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University will host two spring commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on campus Saturday, May 9, in the Recreation and Wellness Center. Spring commencement will return to the OBU campus after events were held off campus…
OBU spring commencement returning to campus May 9
April 30, 2026
Oklahoma Baptist University will host two spring commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on campus Saturday, May 9, in the Recreation and Wellness Center. Spring commencement will return to the OBU campus after events were held off campus…
OBU to Host High School All-State Choir Prep Camp on June 27
April 30, 2026
OBU will host its High School All-State Choir Prep Camp on Saturday, June 27, offering student vocalists across the state an opportunity to refine their skills ahead of competitive auditions. Registration is open. The one-day camp will run from…
OBU Recognizes Outstanding Seniors During Awards Chapel
April 30, 2026
OBU held its annual Awards Chapel on April 29 in the Recreation and Wellness Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The university recognized outstanding seniors within its schools and divisions and presented its four highest student awards. The…