October 2024 Stories and Features

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…