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A Mom's Guide to Move-in

August 08, 2025

Read one parent's advice on moving children into college based on her experience of sending three kids to Ouachita.

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How Sweet It Is

August 06, 2025

When I joined Dr. Kevin Cornelius’ watermelon research project in the summer of 2023, I had no idea how many watermelons I’d end up thumping, testing, tracking and tasting over the next few months.

Brooklin Pitard receiving her degree
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New Ouachita major bridges faith and career

July 24, 2025

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.

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Setting Your Student Up for Success

July 15, 2025

The transition to college life can be intimidating for any new student. It’s a time that brings greater responsibilities and independence, and it’s also one that comes with new, exciting opportunities. Still, it’s important to ready your student for the journey ahead.

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Studying Screenagers

June 16, 2025

Social media use is unavoidable in this age, so instead of dismissing its use entirely, I hoped to better understand what exactly was so dangerous about it. So, when it came time to choose a subject for my thesis for the Carl Goodson Honors Program, I had no difficulty making a decision.

Juneteenth 2025
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Freedom Delayed

June 13, 2025

On June 19, a day of reflection will occur as we observe the most recent federal holiday to be established, Juneteenth. If I could write a chapter for American history pertaining to Juneteenth, it would be entitled “Freedom Delayed.”

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Ouachita dedicates Larry Grayson Worship Studies Suite

June 04, 2025

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.

Commencement Address 2025
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God gave the growth

June 02, 2025

Each year, we select a phrase from these statements to serve as our annual theme. "Intellectual and Spiritual Growth" has been this year's theme. It seems fitting, then, to reflect one final time on what "intellectual and spiritual growth" means.

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This Book Was Made for You and Me

May 29, 2025

If you had told my freshman-year self that I would become a published author before even earning my degree, I would’ve never believed you. This dream became possible thanks to my involvement in the Carl Goodson Honors Program.

Elrod Center Awards 2025
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Community service celebrated at awards banquet

May 27, 2025

Volunteers serving through Ouachita Baptist University’s Ben M. Elrod Center for Family & Community were celebrated at the center’s annual University Community Service Awards banquet in Walker Conference Center on Tuesday, April 15.

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