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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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Ouachita names students to Spring 2025 President's List

May 20, 2025

Ouachita Baptist University has named 472 students to its President’s List for the Spring 2025 semester.

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Ouachita names students to Spring 2025 Dean's List

May 20, 2025

Ouachita Baptist University has named 430 students to its Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester.

Stepping Up for Ouachita 2025
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Honorees announced for 2025 Stepping Up for Ouachita

May 19, 2025

Ouachita Baptist University will host its 15th annual Stepping Up for Ouachita luncheon, presented by Citizens Bank, on Friday, Nov. 14, at Chenal Country Club in Little Rock. The event will raise money for scholarships and honor four women: Jennifer Jones Hamner of Hot Springs, Ark., Terri Smithson King of Arkadelphia, Ark., Greta Wilcher McDonald of Heavener, Okla., and Christine Deaver Street of Greenbrier, Ark.

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Ouachita celebrates graduates during record-setting Spring Commencement

May 15, 2025

Ouachita Baptist University honored a record-breaking graduating class in its 138th Spring Commencement ceremony on the front lawn of historic Cone-Bottoms Hall on Saturday, May 10.

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