Academics Articles and Features

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…

OBU Named “Best in the West” for 17th Year by Princeton Review

For the 17th consecutive year, The Princeton Review recognized OBU as one of the best colleges and universities in the western United States. OBU was one of the 126 institutions named for its academic standing in the “Best in the…

Visiting Writer Seminars to Welcome Author Kirstin Valdez Quade Oct. 6-8

OBU will welcome renowned author Kirstin Valdez Quade to campus for the annual Visiting Writer Seminars Oct. 6-8, 2021. She will hold public events on the OBU campus in Shawnee and also spend time with students, professors and classes during…

OBU Earns Seven ‘Colleges of Distinction’ Honors for 2021-22

OBU has been named as a College of Distinction in seven categories for 2021-22. Colleges of Distinction is a nationally recognized and prestigious designation for universities whose undergraduate experiences are grounded in a philosophy of…

Cooper Joins Faculty as Assistant Professor of Nursing

Oklahoma Baptist University announced the hiring of Harriet Cooper to the faculty as assistant professor of nursing. She comes to Bison Hill with 15 years of experience in nursing and public health. She earned an Associate of Science from…

Keehn Joins Faculty as Assistant Professor of Natural Science

OBU announced the hiring of Annie Keehn to the faculty as assistant professor of natural science. She comes to Bison Hill from Bethel Public Schools, where she served as a high school and middle school assistant principal after several years of…

English Joins Faculty as Visiting Assistant Professor

OBU announced the hiring of Dr. Edward English to the faculty as visiting assistant professor of English. He comes to Bison Hill from the University of Louisville. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English literature, non-profit studies at the…

Hogan Joins Faculty as Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation

OBU announced the hiring of Dr. Jeff Hogan as assistant professor of exercise science, sports and recreation. Hogan comes to OBU with more than 15 years of experience in physical therapy and with experience as a mentor and instructor to…

OBU Announces Dennis and Emerson as New Academic Deans

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,…

OBU Trustees Approve Faculty Contracts and Discuss Upcoming Academic Reorganization

The Oklahoma Baptist University Board of Trustees gathered for the spring semester meeting Friday, March 5, on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Trustees approved recommendations for senior faculty status and faculty contracts and continued their…

OBU Celebrates the Winter Class of 2020 During Ceremonies Nov. 21

OBU conferred degrees upon 80 undergraduates and 44 graduate students during the University’s Winter Commencement ceremonies Saturday, Nov. 21. In order to facilitate physical distancing, commencement was held in three separate…

OBU to Honor 124 Graduates During Winter Commencement Nov. 21

OBU will confer degrees upon 80 undergraduate students and 44 graduate students during the Winter Commencement ceremonies Saturday, Nov. 21. The ceremonies will be divided into three separate events to facilitate physical distancing. All three…

OBU Announces Agreement with Phoenix Seminary for Graduates to Earn Advance Standing in MDiv Studies

Oklahoma Baptist University has reached an agreement with Phoenix Seminary to offer graduates of OBU’s Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry the opportunity to apply up to 30 hours of credit from their undergraduate studies toward a…

OBU to Host Lamppost Literary Conference March 5, 2021

OBU will host the inaugural Lamppost Literary Conference March 5, 2021, on the University’s campus in Shawnee. The conference promotes the reading and teaching of the Great Books and is designed for classical educators, home…

Fall Semester to Conclude with Three Winter Commencement Ceremonies Nov. 21

OBU will host three Winter Commencement ceremonies for fall 2020 graduates Saturday, Nov. 21. The day will include two ceremonies in the morning and one in the afternoon, in order to facilitate physical distancing. All ceremonies will be held…

OBU’s Marriage and Family Therapy Program to Host Virtual Info Session Oct. 26

The Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program at OBU will host a virtual information session Monday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. Attendees will meet professors, learn about OBU’s Master of Science in marriage and family therapy, and…

OBU Announces Details, Speakers for Winter Commencement Nov. 21

OBU will host its Winter Commencement ceremony for fall 2020 graduates Saturday, Nov. 21. The ceremony will be divided into three separate events in order to facilitate social distancing. View complete details, including rehearsal times and…

OBU Debate Team Finishes Second in First Ever Virtual Debate Tournament

The OBU debate Team won second place in their first ever virtual debate tournament. The event was hosted by Lee College in Houston, Texas, Sept. 19 and 20, but held online only due to concerns over COVID-19. The annual “Mendoza…