Making Sense of College Savings Accounts: A Q&A on 529s, Coverdells and Custodial Accounts

Ouachita finance professor Chris Brune compares 529 plans, Coverdells and custodial accounts — and explains how to match the account to your family’’s situation.

Seven tips as you search for private scholarships

If you're looking for more scholarship money that will help you cover the costs of college, read this seven tips to help with a great source for families and students.

The Grandmother of Juneteenth

On October 7, 2026, Dr. Opal Lee will celebrate her 100th birthday in Fort Worth, Texas. A few months earlier, on Friday, June 19, the nation will mark Juneteenth, the sixth observance since it became a federal holiday in 2021. How are these two milestones connected? The answer is Dr. Lee herself.

How do I survive finals week? #askingforafriend

Finals season can be a chaotic time on campus for many college students. Here is some practical advice to help you navigate your way through finals.

Ouachita alumni serve as back-to-back editors-in-chief for Arkansas Law Review

Six years after meeting in Contemporary World, alumni Kathryn Totty and Emilee Webb are back-to-back editors-in-chief of the Arkansas Law Review at the University of Arkansas School of Law.

James Winfield "Skinny" Whipple (1915-1937)

The Win Whipple Invitational high school track meet carries forward the legacy of a man in the hometown that loved him. Win Whipple, a 1933 graduate of Arkadelphia High School, was one of the most gifted athletes ever to emerge from Clark County. Growing up steps from the campus of what was then Ouachita College, he often practiced his running and jumping along the banks of the Ouachita River, preparing for a future that would inspire generations.

Learning to Love

Recently, I sat down with Dr. Lewis Shepherd Jr., Ouachita’s vice president for community and intercultural engagement, to discuss his Ouachita experience and reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The Meaning of Immanuel

Discover why God fulfilled Isaiah's prophecy by coming as a helpless infant. Read about the profound meaning of Immanuel—"God with us"—this Christmas Day.

Faithful to Our Mission

Last academic year, Ouachita was one of the few universities to provide a fully in-person education. As we prepared for this year, we challenged ourselves to provide all the benefits of a traditional campus experience.

The Other Tiger

Battle of the Ravine Week is back in Arkadelphia, meaning Ouachita’s attention has once again turned to the Tiger statue in the middle of campus. Mere feet away, however, there is another Tiger with almost as long a history on campus.

Where to Start When You're Saving for College

Ouachita finance professor Chris Brune on why the first step in college planning isn't a 529 — it's deciding what you want the money to accomplish.

Is AI Replacing Graphic Design Jobs?

Will artificial intelligence make graphic designers obsolete? That’s a common question we hear from prospective students and their parents — and it’s a fair one. AI can generate a logo or a flyer in seconds, so it’s natural to wonder whether a graphic design degree still leads to a real career.

Fierce Love and Good Gifts

The love of your Heavenly Father is perfect, timeless and limitless. It’s a love of an entirely different magnitude, eternal and sovereign. That realization changes everything about how you can commence from this campus.

Our Humble and Victorious King

Palm Sunday is a significant part of the Holy week leading up to Easter Sunday. Many of us also connect Palm Sunday with the Triumphal Entry, when Jesus arrived in Jerusalem riding on a donkey with crowds of people waving palm branches and shouting, “Hosanna!” But when one steps back to recognize the symbols and history apparent in this event, I think Jesus’ entry takes on a greater meaning.

Why my sister chose Ouachita for nursing school

I have always been fascinated in hearing what my sister, Hallie Moseley, is learning about and practicing in Ouachita’s BSN program. Hallie had a long list of reasons for choosing this program. 

A Courageous Ambassador

Sixty years ago, freshman Robert Cornelius helped establish a path that thousands of African American student-athletes at Ouachita and other universities across Arkansas have since followed.

A Parent's Guide to Social Clubs at Ouachita

Wondering about social clubs at Ouachita Baptist University? If your student is considering rush, you likely have questions about this campus tradition. This guide will help you and your student navigate the social club experience with confidence and clarity.

What Can't You Do with an English Major

My Ultimate Ouachita Christmas List

The Christmas season is full of emotions and events, all fighting for a college student’s attention. It’s exciting and joyful, as a time to celebrate the birth of Christ and spend time with loved ones. Below is a list of events that we think should be on every student’s “must-do” list this Christmas season.

College Success Starts with Purpose, Not Just a Plan

Arriving at Ouachita, I was excited for what the Lord had in store for me. While thrilled about entering into the “college experience,” I had no idea how much my perspective on learning would evolve throughout the first few weeks of classes.