White, Beene and Clark receive top honors at Ouachita's Academic Awards Ceremony
May 06, 2026Ouachita Baptist University recognized student achievement in the classroom and beyond at its annual Academic Awards Ceremony in Jones Performing Arts Center on Friday, May 1.
Ouachita names Angie Schleiff Support Staff Member of the Year
May 04, 2026Angie Schleiff, human resources and work-study payroll specialist, was named Ouachita Baptist University’s 2026 Support Staff Member of the Year during the yearly Support Staff Outing held on April 1.
How do I survive finals week? #askingforafriend
April 29, 2026Finals 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 to hold Spring Commencement on May 9
April 28, 2026Ouachita Baptist University will hold its 139th Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 9, at 9 a.m. in front of historic Cone-Bottoms Hall.
Tiger Serve Day unites multiple generations in service
April 24, 2026On April 11, over 655 Ouachita students and volunteers joined together to complete 88 projects for Tiger Serve Day. While anticipated by students and community members each semester, this one was extra special for Judy Duvall, director of the Ben M. Elrod Center for Family & Community.
Ouachita names Dr. Tim Knight vice president for academic affairs
April 22, 2026Ouachita Baptist University has named a new chief academic officer, Dr. Tim Knight, who will become vice president for academic affairs effective June 1, 2026. Ouachita President Ben Sells announced the appointment to the campus community earlier this semester.
Ouachita finance students manage $6 million fund, attend Quinnipiac GAME Forum
April 17, 2026Student managers of Ouachita’s $6 million Ary Student Investment Fund had the opportunity to attend Quinnipiac University’s GAME Forum from March 19-20 in New York City.
Ouachita's Elrod Center awards $6,900 for servant leadership projects
April 10, 2026The Ben M. Elrod Center for Family & Community recently announced it has awarded a total of $6,900 through its 2025-2026 Elrod Service Enrichment Grants. This year’s recipients included representatives from the university’s Department of Kinesiology, Department of Nursing, cybersecurity program, Department of History and Hickingbotham School of Business.
Collins, Dodge, Goss and Williams named Stepping Up for Ouachita honorees
April 07, 2026Ouachita Baptist University will host its 16th annual Stepping Up for Ouachita luncheon, presented by Citizens Bank, on Friday, Nov. 6, at Chenal Country Club in Little Rock. The event will raise money for scholarships and honor four women: Julie (Hendrix) Dodge of Conway, Arkansas; Susan (Shambarger) Goss of Bentonville, Arkansas; Cheryl (Bass) Williams of Geyer Springs, Arkansas; and Dr. Kathy (Chapman) Collins of Arkadelphia, Arkansas (posthumous).
Ouachita hosts Special Olympics Arkansas Spring Games
April 02, 2026Ouachita Baptist University welcomed athletes from across Clark, Garland, Hot Spring and Saline counties to Hickingbotham Family Track & Field on April 1 for the 2026 Special Olympics Arkansas Area 10 Spring Games.