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Hobbs College Welcomes Melendez to Faculty
June 4, 2020
Dr. Mario Melendez will join the faculty of the Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry beginning this fall. He has been hired as the Auguie Henry Chair of Bible and assistant professor of Old Testament and biblical studies. Melendez earned a…
OBU’s Statement Regarding Racism and Injustice
June 2, 2020
OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas issued the following statement Tuesday, June 2, 2020, on behalf of the University: OBU mourns the violence and injustice perpetrated in our country even to this day. The killing of George Floyd…
Honors Program Students Recognized with Scholarship Awards
May 22, 2020
Four students in the Honors Program at OBU have been recognized with special scholarship awards. The awards are selected by the Honors Program committee based on criteria specific to each scholarship. The Deaton Memorial Scholarship is awarded…
Bullard Earns John Wesley Raley Scholarship
May 20, 2020
Gage Bullard, rising senior at OBU, has been named the John Wesley Raley Scholar. The John Wesley Raley Scholar receives a scholarship from funds provided by the Fay Taylor Pierson Trust, part of which was designated to establish a memorial to…
Graves Honored with Evans T. Moseley Leadership Award
May 20, 2020
Noah Graves, rising senior at OBU, has won the University’s Evans T. Moseley Leadership Award for the 2019-20 academic year. The award is given to a rising senior who demonstrates the greatest leadership potential. It was established…
Stokes Honored with Rosalee Mills Appleby Award as Outstanding Senior Woman at OBU
May 19, 2020
Chloe Stokes of Shawnee received OBU’s Rosalee Mills Appleby Award, the highest award given for a senior woman at the University. The presentation was made by OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas in a surprise visit to her home. Awards…
Manlapig Honored with W.P. Blake Award as Outstanding Senior Man at OBU
May 19, 2020
Mitchell Manlapig of Shawnee received OBU’s W.P. Blake Award, the highest award given for a senior man at the University. The presentation was made by OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas in a surprise visit to Manlapig’s…
Deason Named Outstanding Senior in Behavioral and Social Sciences, Scholarship Winners Announced
May 19, 2020
Dannie Deason has been named the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences. The Division is part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at OBU. She was informed of her award by a Zoom call with Dr.…
Hurley College Announces Hull as Outstanding Senior in Science
May 18, 2020
Augustus Hull has been named the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in Science award winner by the James E. Hurley College of Science and Mathematics. The faculty from the College informed Hull of the news via a special Zoom call. Awards to outstanding…
Division of Language and Literature Names Wood Outstanding Senior, Announces Award and Scholarship Winners
May 18, 2020
Jonathan Wood has been named the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in the Division of Language and Literature. The Division is part of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at OBU. Awards for outstanding seniors in all Colleges and Divisions…
College of Business Announces Outstanding Senior Award Winner, Scholarship Winners
May 16, 2020
Hayden Ashley is the winner of the Dickinson College of Business’s 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in the College of Business award. The faculty from the College made the announcement via a Zoom conference call posted on the University…
Martin Recognized as Outstanding Senior in Christian Ministry
May 15, 2020
Lauren Martin has been recognized as the 2019-20 Outstanding Senior in Christian Ministry by the Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry. Awards for outstanding seniors in all Colleges and Divisions are typically presented during a special…

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