Student Life Articles and Features

OBU Undergraduates Begin Online Learning for Remainder of Spring Semester

Oklahoma Baptist University undergraduate students began their first day of fully online learning Monday, March 23, the first day following spring break. The University announced Friday, March 20, that the remainder of the spring semester would…

Head Speaks with OBU Students About Black Wall Street During Feb. 24 Presentation

Andre Head, president of The Coltrane Group, spoke to OBU students and faculty Feb. 24. The lecture was a special event as part of the University’s schedule for black history month. The message was titled, “Black Wall Street…

OBU Campus Invited to Celebrate World Cultures at RAWC the World Event Feb. 20

The Recreation and Wellness Center (RAWC) and International Student Services will co-host a new campus event, “RAWC the World,” Thursday evening, Feb. 20. This is a campus-wide event for OBU students, faculty and staff…

Register Today for OBU ‘Generation Why?’ Student Apologetics Conference March 7

OBU is hosting a student apologetics conference Saturday, March 7, 2020, on its main campus in Shawnee. The conference is titled “Generation ‘Why?’ – Reasonable Faith in a Post-Christian Age.”…

OBU Honors 110 Graduates During Winter Commencement Dec. 13

OBU conferred degrees upon 72 undergraduate and 38 graduate students during the Winter Commencement ceremony Friday, Dec. 13. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Dr. Heath Thomas, president-elect of OBU and…

OBU to Honor 110 Graduates During Winter Commencement Dec. 13

OBU will confer degrees upon 72 undergraduate students and 38 graduate students during the Winter Commencement ceremony Friday, Dec. 13. The ceremony will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium at 2 p.m. Dr. Heath Thomas,…

Dr. Heath Thomas, OBU President-Elect, to Speak at Winter Commencement Dec. 13

Dr. Heath Thomas, OBU’s president-elect, will deliver the address during the University’s Winter Commencement ceremony Friday, Dec. 13. The commencement will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium at 2…

CAB to Host ‘Kerr Christmas’ Variety Show Dec. 2

OBU’s Campus Activities Board will host its annual “Kerr Christmas” variety show Monday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m. The show will take place in Kerr Residence Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The show is open to all…

Harvest Court Winners Announced During OBU's Homecoming Football Game

OBU announced the 2019 Harvest Court during halftime of its homecoming football game against Arkansas-Monticello Oct. 26. The outstanding seniors were selected by a vote of the student body held earlier this week. Seniors were nominated by…

OBU Student Government to Host Second Annual Homecoming Parade Oct. 26

OBU’s Student Government Association will host their second annual homecoming parade on campus Saturday, Oct. 26. This is the second year SGA has hosted this event after bringing the tradition back to Bison Hill last fall. The parade…

OBU Announces 2019 Harvest Court Candidates

OBU recently announced candidates for its 2019 Harvest Court. These outstanding seniors will be honored during the annual Harvest Court ceremony Saturday, Oct. 26, during halftime of the Bison football game against Arkansas-Monticello. The game…

OBU Invites all Alumni and Friends to Bison Hill for Homecoming Oct. 25-27

OBU will soon host its annual homecoming celebration on its Shawnee campus, running Friday, Oct. 25, through Sunday, Oct. 27. There will be fun for everyone, including a football game, parade, concerts, theatre performances and much…

Campus Activities Board to Host ‘Freshman Follies’ Oct. 12

OBU’s Campus Activities Board will host Freshman Follies Saturday, Oct. 12, at 8 p.m. The show will take place inside Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The theme for the show is, “Clueless,” and it will…

The New Respects Coming to OBU in Concert Oct. 26

OBU’s University Concert Series is bringing the group The New Respects to campus Saturday, Oct. 26. The concert will start at 8 p.m. and The New Respects will perform at 9 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Students tickets are $10 and…

Campus Activities Board to Host ‘Biggie’ Sept. 14

Campus Activities Board will host Biggie, its first show of the fall semester, Saturday, Sept. 14, at 8 p.m. The show will take place inside Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The theme for the show is, “To All the Biggies…

Why are we Called to GO? Dr. Joy Turner Talks Global Outreach and Its Importance at OBU

Hannah West, senior communication studies major at OBU, and student intern in the Marketing and Communications Office, sat down recently with Dr. Joy Turner to discuss the importance of GO Trips at OBU. West has served on multiple trips herself…

OBU Ranks Seventh Nationally, Second in State in New College and University Rankings

OBU recently received numerous high marks from College Consensus as part of their 2019 rankings, including a seventh place ranking on a list of Best Online Christian Colleges and Universities in the nation. OBU also ranked second in Best…

New Students Take ‘The Walk,’ Join OBU Family

New students took “The Walk” Tuesday night, Aug. 20, on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The Walk is a cherished annual tradition that takes place each August during Welcome Week, and it mirrors the walk that will be taken four…

Shaddix, Dilbeck Speaking for 2019 Fall Challenge Chapels During Welcome Week

OBU kicked off its annual Fall Challenge chapel series Tuesday, Aug. 20. The first event took place immediately following The Walk. Fall Challenge is a part of Welcome Week, where new students are welcomed and orientated to life on campus.…

OBU Students ‘Serve Shawnee’ Aug. 19 During ‘Welcome Week’

Several hundred OBU students, including freshmen, transfers and upperclassmen, as well as faculty and staff, spent Monday morning, Aug. 19, serving the Shawnee community. The army of volunteers rolled up their sleeves and got to work all around…