University Administration Articles and Features

Glover Named Vice President of University Culture

OBU recently announced the appointment of Beverly J. Glover as vice president of university culture. Glover has served as interim vice president for the past two years. She is the university’s first African-American to serve on the…

Shoffner Named New Vice President for OBU Technology Services

Joshua Shoffner has been named the new vice president for technology services and digital innovation/chief technology officer at Oklahoma Baptist University. He assumed his role Oct. 31. “It is an honor to become part of a…

OBU to Host Pastors Conference Oct. 13-14 During ‘The Weekend’

OBU will host a special Pastors Conference Oct. 13-14 on its campus in Shawnee. All pastors, church staff ministers and those who preach and teach the word of God are invited to attend the free event. The conference begins Thursday afternoon as…

OBU Earns Top Rankings from U.S. News and World Report for 31st Consecutive Year

U.S. News and World Report has ranked OBU as the top Oklahoma university on its list of Best Regional Universities in the West. OBU also received the top Oklahoma ranking on the Best Value Schools list for Regional Universities in the West. OBU…

Princeton Review Names OBU Best in the West for 18th Year

The Princeton Review has named OBU as one of the best colleges and universities in the western United States for the 18th consecutive year. OBU was one of the 126 institutions named for its academic standing in the “Best in the…

President Thomas Delivers Annual Convocation Address Aug. 31

OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas delivered the annual Convocation address Aug. 31. The service took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Dr. Rafael Bello, assistant professor of religious studies,…

OBU Presents J.M. Carroll Award to Iorg June 15 at SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim

OBU presented the J.M. Carroll Award to Dr. Jeff Iorg, president of Gateway Seminary, June 15 during the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California. The presentation took place at the Gateway Seminary Alumni and Friends…

The Benefits of Getting a Graphic Design Degree in Oklahoma

Graphic design is a professional visual arts discipline. This form of visual communication typically seeks to convey a message, which could be educational, political, social, cultural, commercial, or personal in nature. Successful graphic arts…

OBU Presents Hobbs Award to Jarboe at SBC Annual Meeting in Anaheim June 14

OBU presented the Herschel H. Hobbs Award for Distinguished Denominational Service to Dr. Jonathan Jarboe June 14 during the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California. Jarboe serves as president and CEO of The Baptist…

OBU Celebrates 287 Graduates During Spring Commencement May 21

OBU conferred degrees upon 287 graduates during Spring Commencement May 21. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Thomas Hill, chief executive officer of Kimray in Oklahoma City, delivered the commencement…

OBU to Honor 287 Graduates During Spring Commencement May 21

OBU will confer degrees upon 287 students during Spring Commencement Saturday, May 21, at 2 p.m. The ceremony will take place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Thomas Hill, chief executive officer of Kimray in Oklahoma City, will…

University Presents top Honors for Teaching, Service During Employee Awards May 13

OBU presented its highest three employee awards during the Service and Honors Awards ceremony Friday, May 13. Employees were also recognized for milestone years of service to the institution. The event took place in the Geiger Center on the OBU…

Trustees Approve Campus Projects, Degree Proposals, Faculty Promotions During May 6 Meeting

The OBU Board of Trustees approved campus construction projects, faculty promotions and new degree proposals to be submitted for HLC approval during its meeting May 6. The meeting took place inside Stavros Hall on the OBU campus in…

OBU to Honor Retirees Henson, Nixon and Vernon May 12

OBU will host a retirement reception for three longtime faculty members Thursday, May 12, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Cargill Advancement and Alumni Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. All members of the OBU community, including employees,…

Kimray CEO Thomas Hill to Deliver Spring Commencement Address May 21

Thomas Hill, chief executive officer of Kimray, will deliver the commencement address during OBU’s Spring Commencement May 21. The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. inside Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. Hill serves as…

University Recognizes Outstanding Seniors During Awards Chapel May 4

OBU held its annual awards chapel May 4 in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. The University recognized outstanding seniors within its schools and divisions and also presented its four highest student…

University Teams with Pottawatomie County Extension to Treat Campus Pine Trees

William Gordon, Master Gardener and groundskeeper at OBU, keeps a close eye on the campus. Over the past 18 months, he and his team have been dealing with a decline in many of the pine trees around the University’s Bison Hill home.…

Tramel to Speak at Bison Connections Luncheon April 14 in OKC

Berry Tramel, sports columnist for The Oklahoman, will deliver the keynote speech during OBU’s next Bison Connections luncheon April 14 in Oklahoma City. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hobby Lobby…

Trustees Approve Faculty Contracts, Senior Faculty Status March 4

The OBU Board of Trustees gathered for the spring semester meeting Friday, March 4, inside Stavros Hall on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Trustees approved faculty contracts for 2022-23 and approved recommendations for 11 faculty members to receive…

President Thomas Calls the OBU Community to Day of Prayer Feb. 25 for Ukraine, Peace

OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas issued a call to prayer for all members of the Oklahoma Baptist University community to pray Feb. 25 for Ukraine and all areas of the world affected by war. He asked the OBU community to specifically lift up…