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Hogan Joins Faculty as Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation
July 27, 2021
OBU announced the hiring of Dr. Jeff Hogan as assistant professor of exercise science, sports and recreation. Hogan comes to OBU with more than 15 years of experience in physical therapy and with experience as a mentor and instructor to…
Xu Joins Faculty as Assistant Professor of Finance
July 8, 2021
OBU announced the hiring of Dr. Liying Xu as the Albert J. Geiger Chair of Business and assistant professor of finance. Xu comes to Bison Hill from Oklahoma State University, officially joining the faculty in July ahead of the fall 2021…
Franklin Joins Faculty as Assistant Professor of Music, Piano
June 24, 2021
OBU announced the hiring of Dr. Mark Franklin as assistant professor of music, piano. Franklin comes to OBU from Florida State University, officially joining the faculty in July ahead of the fall 2021 semester. He earned a Bachelor of Music in…
Ashbach Joins Faculty as Assistant Professor of Political Science
June 23, 2021
OBU announced the hiring of Dr. Jonathan Ashbach as assistant professor of political science. Ashbach comes to OBU from Baylor University, officially joining the faculty in July ahead of the fall 2021 semester. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in…
OBU Presents J.M. Carroll Award to Dilbeck During SBC Annual Meeting in Nashville
June 16, 2021
OBU presented the J.M. Carroll Award to Dr. Hance Dilbeck during the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, June 15. The presentation took place during a special event for alumni and friends of the University.…
OBU Presents Hobbs Award to Manner at SBC Annual Meeting
June 14, 2021
OBU presented the Herschel H. Hobbs Award for Distinguished Denominational Service to Dr. David Manner during the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, June 14. Manner is an OBU alumnus and serves as the executive…
OBU to Host Four Panel Discussions June 14-16 During SBC Annual Meeting in Nashville
June 10, 2021
OBU will host four in-person panel discussions during the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, June 14-16. The events will take place at the OBU booth in the convention hall. The discussions will also be recorded…
OBU Celebrates Graduates During Spring Commencement Ceremonies May 14-15
May 15, 2021
OBU celebrated 277 graduates during Spring Commencement ceremonies held on the University’s Shawnee campus May 14-15. The events took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium. The University held five separate ceremonies in…
OBU Honors 49 Nursing Graduates During Pinning Ceremony May 14
May 14, 2021
OBU honored 49 graduating nurses during the College of Nursing’s Pinning and Lamp Lighting Ceremony held Friday, May 14. The ceremony took place in Raley Chapel’s Potter Auditorium on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. Dr.…
OBU to Hold 107th Spring Commencement to Honor 277 Graduates
May 13, 2021
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…
OBU Trustees Approve Faculty Promotions and Dedicate Classroom
May 10, 2021
The OBU Board of Trustees approved faculty promotions and participated in a ribbon-cutting and classroom dedication during their May 7 meeting on the OBU campus in Shawnee. In his report to the board, OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas shared…
OBU Announces Dennis and Emerson as New Academic Deans
May 7, 2021
OBU has selected two candidates to fill the newly established roles of dean of theology, arts and humanities and dean of business, health science and education. Dr. Matthew Y. Emerson, dean of the Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry at OBU,…

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