James Winfield "Skinny" Whipple (1915-1937)
March 06, 2026The 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.
Ouachita Kinesiology's Tiger Tough empowers, connects people with disabilities
March 06, 2026Ouachita’s Department of Kinesiology is showcasing the importance of awareness, inclusion and health promotion for individuals with disabilities through their adapted fitness program, Tiger Tough.
Ouachita sends 35 student teachers into schools, prepares for new year-long residency
March 02, 2026Ouachita Baptist University’s Huckabee School of Education is supporting 35 student teachers this spring semester as they complete their final semester of classroom preparation before graduation. Placed in 20 schools across the region, they work alongside experienced mentor teachers to develop their skills.
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.
Ouachita history students present at state, national events
February 23, 2026In recent months, students from the Department of History in Ouachita’s Sutton School of Social Sciences have showcased their work at both statewide and national events.
Alumni return for Black History Month luncheon, reflect on Ouachita history
February 17, 2026Ouachita Baptist University’s Multicultural Student Programs brought together generations of African American alumni during a Soul Food Luncheon and Alumni Spotlight on Monday, Feb. 2, sharing a narrative of progress, perseverance and community.
Ouachita reports Spring '26 enrollment, led by 50% increase in graduate students
February 11, 2026Ouachita Baptist University has announced its Spring 2026 enrollment of 1,822 students, reflecting continued momentum in graduate programs and strong undergraduate retention.
"Freesia" to put Ouachita's MUSE members on the map
February 09, 2026The Department of Theatre Arts in Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Performing Arts will present “Freesia,” a student led MUSE project, from Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 12-15 in Verser Theatre.
Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow
February 03, 2026Ouachita has faced high times and low times. Years of strength and years of struggle. Through all these seasons — institutional and individual — one certainty remains: God's faithfulness.
While we often want to hold on to the comfort of traditions, I think it’s important to ask why they were important to us. What about the behavior do we long to preserve? I often remind students to think beyond the behavior of a tradition and consider the belief behind it. What is it about the tradition that is important? Often, the importance is found in the why.