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Alumni Honored During 2024 OBU Harvest Dinner
October 21, 2024
OBU recognized outstanding alumni with special awards during its annual Harvest Dinner on Friday, Oct. 18. The event occurred during The Weekend, the University’s homecoming celebration at OBU’s campus in Shawnee. Multiple…
OBU Crowns Harvest Court During Homecoming Halftime Oct. 19
October 19, 2024
OBU announced the 2024 Harvest Court winners during halftime of its Oct. 19 football game against Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The game kicked off at 6 p.m. inside Crain Family Stadium at the Hurt Complex. The events took place…
OBU President Announces Launch of “Shape the Future” Campaign
October 18, 2024
OBU officially launched the ambitious “Shape the Future” campaign during a well-attended public kickoff event at The Weekend celebration, marking a pivotal moment in the university’s storied history. With…
OBU Harvest Court Candidates Announced
October 16, 2024
The 2024 OBU Harvest Court candidates were recently announced. The senior men and women will be recognized during the annual Harvest Court ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 19, at halftime of the Bison football game against Southwestern Oklahoma State…
OBU Faculty Hall of Fame Induction Honors Legacy of Excellence during The Weekend on Oct. 18
October 15, 2024
OBU will honor two esteemed faculty members during the 2024 Faculty Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Oct. 18 during The Weekend. This year's inductees, Dr. James Woodward and Dr. Norris Russell are being recognized for their profound impact…
OBU Alumnus Bryan Wilks to Deliver Minter Lecture
October 14, 2024
Bryan Wilks, a 1999 OBU graduate and CEO and founder of Freeform, will serve as the Minter Lecturer at 10 a.m. on Oct.18 on the OBU campus in the Tulsa Royalties Auditorium of the Bailey Business Center. The lecture, held during The Weekend at…
OBU Celebrates Grand Opening of Brant and Leslie Hill Esports Arena
October 10, 2024
With great excitement, OBU officially unveiled the Brant and Leslie Hill Bison Esports Arena in OBU’s Recreational and Wellness Center on Oct. 8. The grand opening ceremony featured remarks from OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas, who…
Heartland Worship 2024 Unites Worship Leaders at OBU for a Day of Inspiration and Fellowship
October 7, 2024
Worship ministry leaders from across the heartland gathered on October 5 for the Heartland Worship 2024 event at OBU. The full-day conference, designed to equip and inspire worship leaders, brought together pastors, musicians, and ministry…
Past, Present and Future Showcased at OBU during The Weekend, Oct 17-19
October 4, 2024
Oklahoma Baptist University is excited and honored to welcome alumni, students, prospective students, families, and friends to Bison Hill for The Weekend 2024, Oct. 17-19. The events combine OBU’s annual Homecoming celebration with…
Nominations Sought for the Walter O. Mason, Jr. Kingdom Diversity Hall of Fame Award
October 3, 2024
Oklahoma Baptist University is continuing a significant journey of recognizing and honoring individuals whose lives are dedicated to promoting and advancing Kingdom diversity. This is rooted in the value of people from all nations, kindreds,…
Diaper Drive to Combat Crisis: Pottawatomie County Collected Diapers and Wipes for Local Families in Need
October 2, 2024
Multiple locations across Pottawatomie County, including Oklahoma Baptist University, collected diapers and wipes last week as part of National Diaper Need Awareness Week. The drive supported the efforts of Legacy Parenting Center and aimed to…
OBU launches Bison Esports with a grand opening on Oct. 8
September 27, 2024
OBU has stepped into the dynamic world of esports with the launch of its new program in the fall 2024 semester. On Oct. 8, OBU will host a public dedication and grand opening of the Brant and Leslie Hill Bison Esports Arena at 3:30 p.m. in the…