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College Success Starts with Purpose, Not Just a Plan

November 06, 2025

Arriving at Ouachita, I was excited for what the Lord had in store for me. While thrilled about entering into the “college experience,” I had no idea how much my perspective on learning would evolve throughout the first few weeks of classes.

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Keeping Kids Safe in the Digital World: What Every Parent Should Know

October 30, 2025

Since October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to talk about something that matters to all of us: keeping our kids safe online.

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Ouachita Department of Theatre Arts presents "Murder on the Orient Express"

October 27, 2025

The Department of Theatre Arts in Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Performing Arts will present Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” from Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 6-9 in Verser Theatre. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday-Saturday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday.

Career & Calling Week 2025
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Career & Calling Week prepares Ouachita students for the future

October 24, 2025

Ouachita Baptist University’s Career & Calling office helped set students up for success this week through a series of events known as Career & Calling Week.

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Hannah Goodrum crowned Ouachita's 2025 Homecoming Queen

October 09, 2025

Hannah Goodrum, a senior biology major from Arkadelphia, Arkansas, was crowned Ouachita Baptist University’s 2025 Homecoming Queen during a pregame ceremony at Cliff Harris Stadium on Saturday, October 4.

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Tiger Serve Day: A legacy of service

October 06, 2025

For over 20 years, Barbara Schleiff has been a part of Ouachita Baptist University’s Tiger Serve Day. In that time, Tiger Serve Day teams — specifically the school’s Campus Ministries team — have served her while benefiting from her stories, wisdom and hospitality.

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"The Theory of Relativity" kicks off Ouachita's 2025-2026 Theatre Season

September 19, 2025

The Department of Theatre Arts in Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Performing Arts will present “The Theory of Relativity” from Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 25-28 in Verser Theatre. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday.

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Convocation 2025

September 12, 2025

An adaptation of Dr. Sells' remarks from Convocation 2025, which focused on intergenerational education and learning from the Master Teacher.

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Ouachita records highest enrollment in history

September 11, 2025

Ouachita Baptist University has announced its Fall 2025 enrollment of 1889 students, breaking the previous record set in 1966. The historic total reflects a 10% increase in new undergraduates and a 35% increase in all graduate students since last year.

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Ouachita welcomes 15 new faculty to campus

September 04, 2025

Ouachita Baptist University welcomed 15 new faculty members in 2025 to its undergraduate and graduate programs. The group participated in an orientation on campus Aug. 5-6. Led by the university’s Office of Academic Affairs, the event introduced them to the community and departments on campus.

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