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Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) is a private Baptist university in Shawnee, Oklahoma. It was established in 1910 under the original name of The Baptist University of Oklahoma . OBU is owned and was founded by the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma .
University of Oklahoma. National ranking: 124 ... OBU: Raley Chapel on campus of Oklahoma Baptist University Monday, September 17, 2007. . ... Oklahoma Baptist University is a private institution ...
The Oklahoma Baptist Bison are the athletic teams that represent Oklahoma Baptist University, located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, in intercollegiate athletics as a member of the NCAA Division II ranks, primarily competing in the Great American Conference (GAC) since the 2015–16 academic year. [2]
The campus was leased to Oklahoma Baptist University, a private Christian liberal arts university in Shawnee. [5] In May of 2019, OBU renamed the tract as the OBU Green Campus, both in honor of the Green family, owners of Hobby Lobby, and because the color green is one of OBU’s official university colors. [6]
The Oklahoma Baptist Bison football team represents Oklahoma Baptist University in college football at the NCAA Division II level. The Bison are members of the Great American Conference (GAC), fielding its team in the GAC since 2013. The team plays home games at Crain Family Stadium in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
OSU transfer Jarius Hicklen began his career at OBU. A few years later, he faced the Bison in the Cowboys' exhibition win.
Dr. Raley received an honorary doctorate from OBU in 1935. In 1958 he was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and later inducted into the Oklahoma Higher Education Hall of Fame. In 1961 Dr. Raley resigned his position as president of Oklahoma Baptist University, citing reasons of health. He was elected chancellor, serving until his death in ...
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