Student Life Articles and Features

OBU Crowns Harvest Court During Homecoming Halftime Oct. 23

OBU announced the 2022 Harvest Court winners during halftime of its Oct. 23 football game against Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The game kicked off at 6 p.m. inside Crain Family Stadium at the Hurt Complex. The events took place…

University Announces Harvest Court Candidates

OBU recently announced candidates for its 2022 Harvest Court. These outstanding seniors will be honored during the annual Harvest Court ceremony Saturday, Oct. 23, during halftime of the Bison football game against Southeastern Oklahoma State…

Registration Open for Bison Stampede 5K and Fun Run Oct. 23

Registration is open for the 6th annual Bison Stampede 5K and Fun Run. The event will take place at 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, during “The Weekend,” OBU’s annual homecoming event on Bison Hill. The Bison Stampede is…

Busler Shares Powerful Mental Health Story with Students at Courage and Connection Oct. 1

OBU’s First Lady Jill Thomas and guest speaker Julie Busler hosted a special Courage and Connection event Oct. 1 in the Cargill Advancement and Alumni Center on the University’s campus in Shawnee. All female students were…

OBU to Host High School Musical Themed Biggie Sept. 25

OBU’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) will host their first show of the school year Saturday, Sept. 25, at 8 p.m. inside Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. This year's theme will be “High School Musical: The…

Hundreds of OBU Students 'Serve Shawnee' Aug. 16

Several hundred OBU students, including freshmen, transfers and upperclassmen, as well as faculty and staff, spent Monday morning, Aug. 16, serving the Shawnee community. The volunteers served at locations all around the community for…

OBU Welcomes New, Returning Students to Campus on Move-In Day Aug. 14

OBU celebrated the arrival of new and returning students Saturday, Aug. 14, during the University’s annual Move-In Day. The day is the kickoff to Welcome Week, a special week each year where new students are welcomed into the Bison…

Community Invited to Celebrate OBU’s Incoming Class During “The Walk” Aug. 18

Members of the community are invited to celebrate the incoming class of OBU students during “The Walk” on the University's Shawnee campus Wednesday evening, Aug. 18. The event takes place on the South Lawn of Raley Chapel at…

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…