OBU HONORS Dr. Juanita Franklin Johnson with induction into Faculty Hall of Fame

Oklahoma Baptist University proudly announces the induction of Dr. Juanita Franklin Johnson into the OBU Faculty Hall of Fame. The prestigious ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m., October 20 at the Cargill Alumni Center back yard on the OBU campus in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Johnson, an esteemed alumna of OBU and the first Black inductee, has dedicated her life to the field of nursing, education, and community service. Her journey with OBU began in 1967 when she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the university. Johnson's commitment to education and continuous growth led her to the OU Health Sciences Center, where she earned both a Master of Science Nursing in 1975 and a PH.D. in Nursing in 1975 and a Ph.D. in Nursing in 1998. She became a Registered Nurse in the State of Oklahoma in 1986, marking the beginning of a remarkable career. Johnson's association with OBU was transformative. She served as an associate professor of nursing from 1986 until her retirement in 2003 after which she was awarded the esteemed title of professor emeritus. Even in retirement, her dedication to education persisted, as she continued tutoring students in various subjects, including nursing, psychology, sociology, philosophy, statistics, and writing from 2003 to 2010.