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OMRF internship reaffirms OBU student’s passion for medicine, research
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Kearns, DeGiacomo, Fullbright and Sanders serving as lecturers in student ministry
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OBU Division of Music to Host Dr. Clara Christian Masterclass and Recital Sept. 15
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OBU’s Prison Divinity Program receives national recognition
Recent Stories
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OMRF internship reaffirms OBU student’s passion for medicine, research
As campus discussions turn to how OBU students spent their summers, Austin Lopez will have a response unlike any of her classmates. Interning at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Lopez infected cartilage cells with a virus to determine…
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Kearns, DeGiacomo, Fullbright and Sanders serving as lecturers in student ministry
Oklahoma Baptist University is excited to announce that Dr. Matthew Kearns, Dr. Jeffrey DeGiacomo, Dr. Aaron Fullbright and Dr. Todd Sanders are serving as lecturers in student ministry in the OBU Hobbs School of Theology and Ministry. Kearns…
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OBU Division of Music to Host Dr. Clara Christian Masterclass and Recital Sept. 15
Dr. Clara C. Christian will host a masterclass and perform a recital on Sep. 15, 2023, in Raley Chapel’s Yarborough Auditorium on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Hosted by the OBU Division of Music, the masterclass will be at 3 p.m. and…
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OBU’s Prison Divinity Program receives national recognition
OBU’s Prison Divinity Program was recognized as the top academic institution of the year at the Fourth Annual National Moral Rehabilitation Conference in Memphis, Tenn. Lexington Assessment and Reception Center Chaplain Ron Lindsey…
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University Presents top Employee Honors During Convocation August 30
Oklahoma Baptist University presented its highest employee awards during Convocation chapel Aug. 30 on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Each year, OBU presents three important awards to recognize quality teaching and faithful, productive service: the…
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Burnett headed to Bison Hill as VP for Enrollment Management
OBU is excited to announce that Brad Burnett is coming to Bison Hill as vice president for enrollment management to lead the admissions, graduate and online recruitment, and student financial services teams. Burnett has been associated with…
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President Thomas Delivers Annual Convocation Address Aug. 30
OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas delivered the annual Convocation address Aug. 30 during chapel. The service took place in the Recreation and Wellness Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Dr. Joy Turner, associate professor of missions, led…
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Hundreds of OBU Students Volunteer to ‘Serve Shawnee’ Aug. 21
Several hundred OBU students, including freshmen, transfers and upperclassmen, as well as OBU employees, spent Monday morning, Aug. 21, serving the Shawnee community. The volunteers served at locations all around the community for…
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OBU Welcomes New, Returning Students to Campus on Move-In Day Aug. 19
OBU celebrated the arrival of new and returning students Saturday, Aug. 19, 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…
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Boswell, Roberson and Lind join OBU as visiting professors of worship studies in the Division of Music
OBU welcomes Matt Boswell, Matt Roberson and Randy Lind as visiting professors of worship studies in the Division of Music. Boswell serves as the lead pastor of The Trails Church in North Texas. He is a widely…
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OBU Slated to Launch Four Hybrid Accelerated Graduate Programs in Healthcare
OBU officials have announced plans to launch four new hybrid accelerated graduate degree programs in healthcare through a partnership with Evidence in Motion, a leading learning solutions company. Pending accreditation from the Higher Learning…
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Nelson named chair of Division of Music
Dr. Patricia Nelson has been selected as chair of the OBU Division of Music, effective Aug. 1. She will also continue to serve as an associate professor of music education. Nelson has served as interim chair of the Division of Music in recent…
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