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Ouachita names Rachel Martinez 2025 Support Staff Member of the Year

April 25, 2025

Rachel Martinez, office manager for Riley-Hickingbotham Library at Ouachita Baptist University, was honored as the university's 2025 Support Staff Member of the Year. Martinez received the award from Ouachita President Dr. Ben Sells during the annual Support Staff Outing held on April 16.

Joel Allen presenting at 2025 Governor's Cup
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Ouachita seniors win first place at Governor's Cup Business Plan Competition

April 24, 2025

Ouachita Baptist University seniors Joel Allen and Jake Norman took home first-place honors at the 25th Annual ACC Capital Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition on April 16.

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Frightful Stillness of the Tomb

April 18, 2025

The Gospel of Matthew describes the death of Christ with incredible signs that are meant to draw our attention to something very important.

Over 350 volunteers completed indoor service projects during Tiger Serve Day on Saturday, April 5.
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Serving Through the Storms

April 15, 2025

This April, our TSD Leadership Team faced a particular challenge like no other. On the Friday before TSD, we made the tough decision to pivot to indoor projects only due to the weather forecast. The challenges that arose during Tiger Serve Day could not diminish our joy of serving.

A musical presented in Jones Performing Arts Center
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Ouachita's Department of Theatre Arts presents "Hello, Dolly!" April 10-13

March 31, 2025

The Department of Theatre Arts in Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Performing Arts will present its spring musical, “Hello, Dolly!,” from Thursday-Sunday, April 10-13 in Jones Performing Arts Center. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday.

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Ouachita to host award-winning author Cranor for reading and conversation

March 27, 2025

The Department of Language & Literature in Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Humanities will host author and alumnus Eli Cranor for a reading from “Broiler,” his latest novel, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, in Young Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

Dr. Scott Duvall in Berry Chapel
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What's the meaning of Revelation? An Interview with Scott Duvall

March 25, 2025

Scott Duvall’s class on Revelation is one of the most popular on campus, and he’s spent the last four years working on his latest book about it. Christian Studies major Noah Terry interviewed him to find out what he’s learned about one of the most misunderstood books in the Bible.

Students representing the Marshall Islands at Model U.N.
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From Northeast Tennessee to the Marshall Islands

March 21, 2025

Nine students from Ouachita’s Sutton School of Social Sciences traveled to St. Louis, Mo., in February to participate in the Midwest Model United Nations simulation. This class stands out to Isaac Lawson as one of the most impactful from his time at Ouachita.

Ouachita wind ensemble concert
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Ouachita concert and lecture to honor McBeth

February 27, 2025

Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music in the School of Performing Arts will host a concert to honor the legacy of Dr. W. Francis McBeth (1933 – 2012), professor emeritus of music, on the 50th anniversary of his being named Arkansas’ composer laureate.

Sharon Hamilton, Ouachita Baptist University
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Hamilton named president of Arkansas Academy of Science

February 24, 2025

The J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences at Ouachita Baptist University has a long track record of quality professors, students and accolades. Dr. Sharon Hamilton, associate chemistry professor and holder of the E.A. Provine Chair of Chemistry, is no exception. Adding to her many accomplishments, Hamilton has been named president of the Arkansas Academy of Science, which serves as a way for scientists across the state to communicate with one another, share the work they are doing and promote science statewide.

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