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Ouachita concert and lecture to honor McBeth

February 27, 2025

Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music in the School of Performing Arts will host a concert to honor the legacy of Dr. W. Francis McBeth (1933 – 2012), professor emeritus of music, on the 50th anniversary of his being named Arkansas’ composer laureate.

Sharon Hamilton, Ouachita Baptist University
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Hamilton named president of Arkansas Academy of Science

February 24, 2025

The J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences at Ouachita Baptist University has a long track record of quality professors, students and accolades. Dr. Sharon Hamilton, associate chemistry professor and holder of the E.A. Provine Chair of Chemistry, is no exception. Adding to her many accomplishments, Hamilton has been named president of the Arkansas Academy of Science, which serves as a way for scientists across the state to communicate with one another, share the work they are doing and promote science statewide.

Scott Anderson, instructor of cybersecurity, with students
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Cybersecurity Q&A: Scott Anderson

February 12, 2025

Scott Anderson recently joined Ouachita’s faculty as an instructor of cybersecurity, a program launching in Fall 2025. I visited with Scott to learn more about cybersecurity and how Ouachita’s program will prepare students for careers in the industry.

MicroRNA research team from the Patterson School of Natural Sciences
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Ouachita students publish cancer research in national journal

February 06, 2025

Five students from Ouachita Baptist University’s Patterson School of Natural Sciences have published research in the nationally-recognized scientific journal, “microPublication Biology.” The students studied the MicroRNA involved in lung cancer metastasis and submitted their research to the peer-reviewed journal, which published it in October 2024.

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Ouachita posts continued enrollment growth in undergrad and graduate programs

January 30, 2025

Ouachita Baptist University has posted its highest spring headcount in more than 30 years with a total Spring 2025 enrollment of 1,791.

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Greater love hath no man than this

January 20, 2025

On Monday, Jan. 20, America and nations around the world will pause to recognize the 96th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which occurred Jan. 15.

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Ouachita's Adams Dept. of Art & Design to host "Journey to the Unknown" through Feb. 26

January 09, 2025

The Rosemary Gossett Adams Department of Art & Design at Ouachita Baptist University will host an exhibit titled "Journey to the Unknown" by Oluwatobi Adewumi beginning Tuesday, Jan. 14, through Wednesday, Feb. 26, in Moses-Provine Hall’s Adams Galleries. Admission is free.

Freshmen celebrate the start of the year at the annual purple and gold party
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2024 at Ouachita

January 01, 2025

As we reflect on the last calendar year, please enjoy these memories from 2024 on Ouachita's campus.

Students pray during candlelight service
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Going home another way

December 25, 2024

Dr. Lewis Shepherd, vice president for community and intercultural engagement, shared a Christmas message with campus at our last chapel service of the semester.

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Ouachita names students to Fall 2024 President's List

December 18, 2024

Ouachita Baptist University has named more than 475 students to its President’s List for Fall 2024.

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