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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 Hosts Area High School Students for STEM Day April 8

OBU welcomed 140 area high school students April 8 for STEM Day on Bison Hill. The students participated in hands-on learning experiences throughout the day, exploring various STEM disciplines. STEM is a common acronym representing the fields…

Hobbs School to Host Biblical Research Forum March 25

The Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry at OBU will showcase student research during the upcoming Biblical Research Forum, a new recurring event on campus. The inaugural forum will take place Friday, March 25, at 4 p.m. inside Tulsa Royalties…

Clinical Psychology Degrees vs. Forensic Psychology Degrees

The field of forensic psychology is fascinating and rewarding as a career field as well as a field of study. Unfortunately, this field can pose some confusion, particularly where it intersects with clinical psychology. Today, the Division of…

OBU’s Marriage and Family Therapy Program to Host Virtual Info Session Feb. 24

Update as of 2/24/22: This event has moved to virtual only due to inclement weather. The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program at OBU will host a virtual information session for prospective students Thursday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. Attendees…

Stamps to Join Faculty as Chair of Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry

Dr. R. Lucas Stamps will join the OBU faculty as chair of the Herschel H. Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry effective July 1. He will likewise serve as the Dickinson Chair of Religion, professor of biblical and theological studies, and…

Bello to Join Faculty as Huitt Assistant Professor in Religious Education

OBU announced the hiring of Dr. Rafael Bello as the Jewell and Joe Huitt Assistant Professor in Religious Education. Bello will assume his role Aug. 1, ahead of the fall 2022 semester. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business…

OBU Launches Tom Elliff Center for Missions

OBU announced the launch of the Tom Elliff Center for Missions Jan. 24. The University likewise announced the appointment of Dr. Elbert Smith as director of the center and assistant professor of missions; Dr. Mike Hand as special assistant to…

Finance Degree vs. Accounting Degree: What’s the Difference?

If you have an affinity for numbers, you might be considering the pursuit of an accounting or finance degree. Determining which of these is best for you involves digging into the subtleties of each field and learning more about where getting a…

Copan to Deliver Christian Worldview Lectures Jan. 10-11 on Bison Hill

Dr. Paul Copan, Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics at Palm Beach Atlantic University, will deliver five lectures on Bison Hill January 10-11 as part of the Christian worldview January Term (J-Term) course. The lectures are free and…

OBU to Host Lamppost Literary Conference on ‘Great Books’ Feb. 25

OBU will host the Lamppost Literary Conference Friday, Feb. 25, on the University’s campus in Shawnee. The event promotes the reading and teaching of the Great Books and is themed “Great Books for All.” Hosted by…

University Celebrates 113 Graduates During Winter Commencement Dec. 18

Oklahoma Baptist University conferred degrees upon 72 undergraduate and 41 graduate students during Winter Commencement Saturday, Dec. 18. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Dr. Todd Fisher, executive…

OBU to Honor 113 Graduates During Winter Commencement Dec. 18

OBU will confer degrees upon 72 undergraduate and 41 graduate students during Winter Commencement Saturday, Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. The ceremony will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Dr. Todd Fisher, executive…

Getting an MBA Degree at Oklahoma Baptist University

Are you thinking about getting an MBA degree in Oklahoma? If so, you’ll want to check out all that Oklahoma Baptist University has to offer before deciding on a grad school program. OBU provides maximum value and one of best…

Noble Releases New Book, “You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World”

Dr. Alan Noble, associate professor of English at OBU and editor-in-chief of the online magazine Christ and Pop Culture, released his latest book Oct.12. The book, “You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman…

What Can You Do with A Criminal Justice Degree in Oklahoma?

Whether you are just starting to consider your career goals or you are contemplating changing careers, a Criminal Justice degree offers a wealth of opportunities. When thinking of career paths related to the field Criminal Justice, many of us…

Where to Get a Nursing Degree in Oklahoma

The U.S. is currently experiencing an extreme nurse shortage. If you’re considering pursuing a degree in this noble career field, you will have many opportunities to choose from after graduating. If you hope to obtain a nursing degree…

Language and Literature to Host Career Connection Event Sept. 16

The Division of Language and Literature will host a Career Connection event Thursday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Cargill Advancement and Alumni Center, located north of MacArthur and east of Taylor Residence Center on the OBU campus…

OBU Prison Divinity Program Offers Hope and Transformation

Oklahoma Baptist University President Dr. Heath A. Thomas, administrators, faculty, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) officials, Oklahoma Baptists leaders and 40 inmates from the Lexington Assessment and…

OBU Earns Top Rankings from U.S. News and World Report for 30th Consecutive Year

Oklahoma Baptist University once again ranked among the top 10 “Best Regional Colleges in the West” by U.S. News and World Report for the 30th consecutive year. OBU ranked sixth out of the entire Western region of the United…