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OBU—Oklahoma Baptist University

Shaping the Future of Engineering

Thurmond Hall

2nd floor donor wall render

With the rise of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers, the demand for skilled engineers is rapidly increasing. In Oklahoma, the aerospace industry faces a significant shortage of engineers. While OBU’s engineering was planned to be based on the first floor of Thurmond Hall and then gradually expand, the overwhelming success of the new program created an immediate need for the renovations of the second and third floors. The new spaces feature state-of-the-art lab spaces, classrooms, a metal shop, a wood shop, a wind tunnel and two 3D printer labs. 

Check out the renderings on this page to get a glimpse of the excitement about the new engineering spaces. Notice the new Firejet drone with a 6’ wingspan (center page) that was built and donated by one of OBU’s industry partners, Kratos Defense.

2n floor reception render

3rd floor lounge render

2nd floor entry drone render