Hannah Goodrum crowned Ouachita's 2025 Homecoming Queen

Hannah Goodrum, a senior biology major from Arkadelphia, Arkansas, was crowned Ouachita Baptist University’s 2025 Homecoming Queen during a pregame ceremony at Cliff Harris Stadium on Saturday, October 4.

"The Theory of Relativity" kicks off Ouachita's 2025-2026 Theatre Season

The Department of Theatre Arts in Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Performing Arts will present “The Theory of Relativity” from Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 25-28 in Verser Theatre. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday.

Ouachita welcomes 15 new faculty to campus

Ouachita Baptist University welcomed 15 new faculty members in 2025 to its undergraduate and graduate programs. The group participated in an orientation on campus Aug. 5-6. Led by the university’s Office of Academic Affairs, the event introduced them to the community and departments on campus.

Bill Vining Sr. remembered for excellence, leadership on and off the court

Bill Vining Sr., Ouachita Baptist University’s all-time winningest basketball coach and the longest-serving athletic director in school history, died Aug. 15, 2025, at 95 years old. He is remembered for his achievements as well as his unmatched spirit and love for Ouachita.

New Ouachita major bridges faith and career

Ouachita Baptist University's Christian foundations co-major is equipping students to integrate their faith with careers in fields like medicine, computer science, worship studies and graphic design.

Tiger Serve Day: A legacy of service

For over 20 years, Barbara Schleiff has been a part of Ouachita Baptist University’s Tiger Serve Day. In that time, Tiger Serve Day teams — specifically the school’s Campus Ministries team — have served her while benefiting from her stories, wisdom and hospitality.

Ouachita records highest enrollment in history

Ouachita Baptist University has announced its Fall 2025 enrollment of 1889 students, breaking the previous record set in 1966. The historic total reflects a 10% increase in new undergraduates and a 35% increase in all graduate students since last year.

Ouachita dedicates Hickingbotham Family Track & Field

Ouachita Baptist University dedicated its new Hickingbotham Family Track & Field in a ceremony at the facility on Monday, Aug. 25. Attendees included the venue’s namesake, Frank D. Hickingbotham and family, who provided the capstone gift enabling the project’s completion.

Ouachita's graduate counseling program receives $1.1 million grant

Ouachita Baptist University’s M.A. in counseling program has been awarded a four-year grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration totaling more than $1.1 million, it announced on Aug. 7.

Ouachita dedicates Larry Grayson Worship Studies Suite

Ouachita Baptist University’s new worship studies facilities in Mabee Fine Arts Center have been named in honor of Larry Grayson, instructor and chair of the university’s Department of Worship Studies. The suite, which includes a lab-style worship space and a multipurpose lobby area, was officially dedicated in a ceremony on April 24.