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Tom Stogsdill: A Life of Service Rooted in OBU

June 30, 2025

Tom Stogsdill still remembers the moment he knew Oklahoma Baptist University was where he belonged. Stogsdill was a high school student attending a summer music workshop, and they were rehearsing an anthem inside Raley Chapel. The choir sang,…

OBU’s Prison Divinity Program Celebrates First Graduating Class

May 8, 2025

OBU celebrated a historic achievement on May 7 as the first cohort of its Prison Divinity Program (PDP) graduated with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Christian Studies. The commencement ceremony, which recognized the achievements of incarcerated…

OBU Celebrates Graduates During Spring Commencement on May 3

May 3, 2025

OBU conferred degrees upon 221 graduates (194 undergraduate students and 27 graduate students) during Spring Commencement May 3. The ceremony took place at First Southern Baptist Church in Del City. Dr. Carolyn Bishop, president of the…

Behymer Awarded OBU Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree During Winter Commencement

December 14, 2024

OBU conferred degrees upon 78 graduates during Winter Commencement on Dec. 14, 2024, at First Southern Baptist Church, Del City.  After an official welcome and introduction by OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas and a congratulatory…

Behymer to Deliver OBU Winter Commencement Address Dec. 14 at First Southern Baptist Church

November 22, 2024

Norman Behymer, executive pastor at Council Road Baptist Church, will deliver the commencement address during Oklahoma Baptist University’s winter graduation ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at First Southern Baptist Church,…

Alumni Honored During 2024 OBU Harvest Dinner

October 21, 2024

OBU recognized outstanding alumni with special awards during its annual Harvest Dinner on Friday, Oct. 18. The event occurred during The Weekend, the University’s homecoming celebration at OBU’s campus in Shawnee. Multiple…

Past, Present and Future Showcased at OBU during The Weekend, Oct 17-19

October 4, 2024

Oklahoma Baptist University is excited and honored to welcome alumni, students, prospective students, families, and friends to Bison Hill for The Weekend 2024, Oct. 17-19. The events combine OBU’s annual Homecoming celebration with…

Alumni Honored During OBU Harvest Dinner

October 27, 2023

Oklahoma Baptist University recognized outstanding alumni with special awards during its annual Harvest Dinner Friday, Oct. 20. The event took place during The Weekend, the University’s homecoming celebration at OBU’s campus…

Local Artists Showcased at OBU’s Art on the Hill

October 24, 2023

Varied displays of local art including ceramics, woven pieces, jewelry, photography and baked goods were showcased at Oklahoma Baptist University’s Art on the Hill as part of The Weekend festivities. The public event was held…

OBU Invites All to "Come Home for The Weekend 2023"

October 11, 2023

OBU is excited and honored to welcome alumni, students, prospective students, families, and friends to Bison Hill for "Come Home for The Weekend 2023," Oct. 19-21. The events combine OBU's annual Homecoming celebration with Family Weekend and…

Alumni Honored During OBU Harvest Dinner

October 17, 2022

Oklahoma Baptist University recognized outstanding alumni with special awards during its annual Harvest Dinner Friday, Oct. 14. The event took place during The Weekend, the University’s homecoming celebration at OBU’s campus…

Dickson Inspires Students to Follow God's Will One Scoop at a Time During Oct. 14 Business Forum

October 15, 2022

Ricky Dickson, CEO and president of Blue Bell Creameries, delivered an inspiring message to students and others in attendance during OBU’s Business Forum Oct.14. The lecture took place in Tulsa Royalties Auditorium inside Bailey…

Timberlake and McWilliams inducted into Faculty Hall of Fame

October 14, 2022

Two former Oklahoma Baptist University faculty members were inducted into the University’s Faculty Hall of Fame Friday, Oct. 14. The ceremony was held at the Cargill Advancement and Alumni Center as part of The Weekend celebration and…

Women of Vision Select Outdoor Classroom as Annual Project

October 14, 2022

The OBU Women of Vision held their annual meeting and dinner Oct. 13 at the Cargill Advancement and Alumni Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. With nearly 100 women in attendance, the event was held to generate support and contributions…

Community invited to OBU Homecoming Musical Gala Concert Oct. 14

October 10, 2022

OBU’s Warren M. Angell School of Visual and Performing Arts will host its annual Homecoming Musical Gala on Friday, Oct. 14, at 8 p.m. as part of The Weekend festivities. The Gala will be held in Raley Chapel’s Potter…