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From Lab to Launch, OBU’s Engineering Students Excel in Drone Challenge
December 16, 2025
On a snowy December day, the OBU Engineering Program launched its annual drone competition, bringing energy and innovation to the frozen soccer fields on campus. Forty-five students across nine teams tested their custom-built drones in a…
OBU Celebrates Winter Commencement; Loughridge Delivers Address
December 13, 2025
OBU conferred degrees during Winter Commencement on Dec. 13, 2025, at 2 p.m. in the Recreation and Wellness Center (RAWC) on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. The ceremony marked the first OBU commencement held on campus since the April 2023…
Campus Construction Updates
December 10, 2025
Hello Bison Nation, Here’s the latest on OBU’s ongoing construction projects and campus enhancements, including updates for Thurmond Hall, Raley Chapel, solar panel installation, Montgomery Hall, and campus tree planting.…
OBU to Honor Graduates During Winter Commencement
December 10, 2025
OBU will confer degrees upon undergraduate and graduate students during Winter Commencement at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Recreation and Wellness Center (RAWC) on OBU’s campus in Shawnee. A live stream will be available for…
OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas and Co-Provost Dr. Matthew Emerson Earn Prestigious Book of the Year Honors
December 5, 2025
Reflecting OBU’s commitment to shaping thoughtful Christian scholars, the Southwestern Journal of Theology has recognized two books, each co-authored separately by OBU President Dr. Heath A. Thomas and Co-Provost Dr. Matthew Emerson,…
Dr. Jeff Paul Named Dean of Traditional Undergraduate Education at OBU
December 5, 2025
OBU has announced the appointment of OBU alumnus Dr. Jeff Paul as dean of traditional undergraduate education, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The dean of traditional undergraduate education serves as the academic leader for OBU’s residential…
OBU to Celebrate Annual Hanging of the Green on December 6
November 21, 2025
The OBU Division of Music will present the annual Hanging of the Green Christmas event themed “Comfort and Joy” at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, in the Recreation and Wellness Center on the OBU campus in Shawnee. Advanced…
Loughridge to Deliver OBU Winter Commencement Address Dec. 13 at Recreation and Wellness Center
November 21, 2025
Jerome Loughridge, executive director of the Aspen-Kern Program on Leadership and Character in Higher Education, will deliver the commencement address during Oklahoma Baptist University’s winter graduation ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday,…
Students of OBU’s Henry F. McCabe Family School of Education Bring History to Life
November 19, 2025
OBU hosted an interactive social studies museum for local fifth-grade students on Friday, November 14, at the Geiger Center on OBU’s campus. This semester’s theme, “From Colonies to Country: A Study of the American…
Campus Construction Updates
November 18, 2025
Hello Bison Nation, Here’s the latest on OBU’s ongoing construction projects and campus enhancements, including updates for Shawnee Hall, Thurmond Hall, Raley Chapel, campus tree planting and the solar panel installation…
Gingerbread Village at OBU to Spread Holiday Cheer and Raise Funds for Habitat for Humanity Projects in Pottawatomie County
November 14, 2025
Santa Claus, hot cocoa, cookie decorating, and live holiday music await visitors at the kick-off for the “2025 Annual Shawnee Gingerbread Village Celebration,” set to begin at 6 p.m., Monday, December 1 on The Oval of the…
Business Leader and Author Sean Kouplen to Deliver OBU Minter Lecture
November 11, 2025
Sean Kouplen, chairman and CEO of Regent Bank, Oklahoma’s past secretary of Commerce and Workforce Development, best-selling author and active small business investor, will deliver the Minter Lecture at 10 a.m., November 14, in the…