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Hannigan Headed to Bison Hill as VP for Enrollment Strategy

December 11, 2024

OBU is excited to announce that Scott Hannigan is coming to Bison Hill as vice president for enrollment strategy to lead admissions, graduate and online recruitment, and student financial services teams. Hannigan is a seasoned higher education…

Campus Construction Updates

November 18, 2024

[[grid]] [[span 6]] [[/span]] [[span 6]] [[/span]] [[/grid]] Shawnee Hall Construction at Shawnee Hall is progressing well in November despite early delays caused by severe storms. The first-floor concrete slab was poured on Nov. 8, setting…

OBU School of Education Offering a November 12 “Discover Teaching” Event for High School Students

October 22, 2024

OBU’s “Discover Teaching” event isn’t just about a profession, it’s about people – students. The Henry F. McCabe Family School of Education’s gathering for ninth through…

Campus Construction Updates

October 21, 2024

[[grid]] [[span 6]] [[/span]] [[span 6]] [[/span]] [[/grid]] Shawnee Hall Demolition at Shawnee Hall is complete, and the next phase has begun with the installation of steel framing for the new roof. This crucial step requires halting other…

OBU and DegreeSight Announce Partnership for Online Transcript Evaluation Tool

October 19, 2022

Oklahoma Baptist University and DegreeSight, a leading provider of branded, online transcript evaluation and degree planner tools for colleges and universities, recently announced the integration of a new OBU Online Transcript Evaluator. This…

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

May 18, 2022

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…

Top Reasons to Consider Getting an Accounting Degree in OK

May 10, 2022

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…

Choosing an Art College in Oklahoma

April 12, 2022

Are you considering getting an arts degree in Oklahoma? If so, you will be faced with a wide range of options for where you want to attend school and what type of degree program you choose to pursue. Perhaps you have dreamed of getting a degree…

University Partners with CLT, Offers Free Exam with OBU Application

March 15, 2022

OBU recently partnered with the Classic Learning Test to offer prospective students the chance to take the CLT for free. OBU’s sponsored test date is May 14, 2022. Registration is now open for the test. Interested students need only…

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

February 18, 2022

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…

Getting an MBA Degree at Oklahoma Baptist University

December 14, 2021

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…

OBU Recognizes First Recipient of 1921 Memorial Scholarship During Campus Event

October 1, 2021

OBU recognized its first recipient of the 1921 Memorial Scholarship during a special event Sept. 27 on the University’s campus in Shawnee. The scholarship was established last year in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa…

Fullbright Appointed to Serve as Director of Admissions

April 6, 2021

OBU has appointed Kalyn Fullbright to serve as director of admissions, effective April 1. She previously served as assistant director of admissions for prospective student experience. Fullbright graduated from OBU with honors, earning a…

Brantley Returning to Bison Hill as VP for Enrollment Management

January 11, 2021

Will Brantley, former director of admissions and director of the Graduate College at OBU, is returning to Bison Hill as vice president for enrollment management to lead the admissions and student financial services teams. He will assume his…

It’s Time to Fill Out the FAFSA for Fall 2021

November 12, 2020

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens every fall on Oct. 1 for students to complete as they prepare for the next academic year. Colleges and universities use the FAFSA to calculate financial aid packages for students,…