Student Life Articles and Features

OBU to Hold 107th Spring Commencement to Honor 277 Graduates

OBU will confer degrees upon 277 students during the University’s 107th Spring Commencement, held in five separate ceremonies Friday, May 14, and Saturday, May 15. The ceremonies will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter…

University Recognizes Outstanding Seniors, Retirees During Awards Chapel May 5

Oklahoma Baptist University held its annual awards chapel May 5 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The University recognized outstanding seniors in various disciplines and honored retiring faculty…

OBU Announces Return to Normal Operations for Fall 2021

OBU will return to normal campus operations beginning June 1 for the summer and upcoming fall 2021 semesters, the University announced April 30 via a video featuring OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas and First Lady Jill Thomas. With the…

'RAWC the World' Event to Celebrate World Cultures on OBU Campus April 29

OBU Campus Life invites all students, faculty, staff and their families to attend the upcoming “RAWC the World” event taking place Thursday, April 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the OBU Intramural Fields. The event celebrates…

CAB to Host ‘Spring Affair Awards’ Variety Show April 17

OBU’s Campus Activities Board will present the 2021 edition of Spring Affair Saturday evening, April 17, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The “Spring Affair Awards” show kicks off at 8 p.m. with doors…

Seven Who Care and Presidential Award Winners Announced During Chapel April 14

OBU students honored seven faculty and staff members Wednesday, April 14, for their contributions to the campus community. The honorees received the Seven Who Care Award during the university’s annual Hyde Park Day chapel service in…

Arbo Delivers Special Blitz Week Chapel Message April 12

Dr. Matthew Arbo, the Jewell and Joe Huitt Professor of Religious Education and associate professor of biblical and theological studies at OBU, delivered a special Blitz Week chapel message Monday, April 12. The service took place in Raley…

University Announces Spring Commencement Dates and Times for May 14-15

Oklahoma Baptist University has planned multiple spring commencement ceremonies in order to facilitate physical distancing for graduates and their guests as required by the CDC. The ceremonies will take place May 14-15 inside Raley…

‘Celebrate Excellence’ Event to Recognize 20 Outstanding Seniors April 6

OBU will honor 20 outstanding seniors during its “Celebrate Excellence” event Tuesday, April 6, at 7 p.m. in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The students will be recognized for their dedication to excellence in…

University Holds Annual ‘Holy Week Chapel’ March 31

Oklahoma Baptist University held its annual Holy Week Chapel Wednesday, March 31, in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Students and faculty presented musical selections, scripture readings and more, as a worshipful observance of Holy…

Harvest Court Winners Announced During Bison Football Spring Game March 26

OBU announced the winners of the University’s annual Harvest Court Friday night, March 26, during halftime of the Bison football spring game inside Crain Family Stadium at the Hurt Complex on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Harvest Court,…

Harvest Court Winners to be Announced During Bison Football Spring Game March 26

Oklahoma Baptist University will announce the winners of the University’s annual Harvest Court Friday night, March 26, during halftime of the Bison football spring game. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. inside Crain Family Stadium at the…

Students Set to Enjoy Concert, Parade, Numerous Events Surrounding Presidential Inauguration March 24-27

Oklahoma Baptist University students will participate in four days of events on the Shawnee campus from March 24-27 celebrating and surrounding the inauguration of Dr. Heath A. Thomas as the University’s 16th president. The…

Colony House Coming to OBU for March 27 Concert

Colony House, a popular American indie rock quartet with three albums and countless accolades, is coming to Bison Hill for a spectacular outdoor concert Saturday evening, March 27. Admission is free. The concert is sponsored by the student-led…

Black History Month to Offer Numerous Events for OBU Campus Community

OBU’s Black Student Association, in partnership with Campus Life and other organizations around campus, is hosting numerous events during the month of February to commemorate Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements…

OBU Community Makes Donation to GO Trips Through Tree of Life Bookstore

OBU students, employees, families and community members who shop at the Tree of Life Bookstore in the Geiger Center may have noticed a donation jar that is always sitting somewhere close to the cash register. The jar has a note that reads,…

OBU to Host 'Bison Community Christmas' Food and Supply Drive Dec. 10

The OBU campus community is hosting a special drive-thru event Thursday, Dec. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Oval on the university’s campus in Shawnee. The “Bison Community Christmas” is seeking donations and support…

Giving Tuesday to Raise Endowment for OBU Food Pantry Dec. 1

OBU is sponsoring a very special cause this year for Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1. The University’s advancement office is leading an effort to raise funds to endow the Good Things Food Pantry, a food ministry on campus which began in early…

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…