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Cyber Challenge
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Ouachita to welcome Cyber Challenge on Oct. 15

September 30, 2026

Ouachita Baptist University will host the Arkansas Aerospace & Defense Cyber Challenge from 12-4 p.m. on Thursday, October 15 in Walker Conference Center.

Purple Plaza Party
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Ouachita to hold Homecoming & Family Weekend October 7-10

September 24, 2026

Ouachita Baptist University will host its Homecoming & Family Weekend from Oct. 7-10, featuring nightly performances of the 48th annual Tiger Tunes.

Pruet Agreement
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Ouachita signs advanced standing agreements with two seminaries

September 07, 2026

Ouachita has signed agreements with New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Samford University’s Beeson Divinity School that will allow students in the Pruet School of Christian Studies to earn credits toward a Master of Divinity degree while taking undergraduate courses.

Bob Gravett
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Dr. Bob Gravett Sr. remembered as beloved coach, mentor

August 06, 2026

Dr. Bob Gravett Sr., professor emeritus of physical education and longtime head coach of the track & field, died Aug. 1, 2026. Beyond his athletic and academic achievements, he is remembered for his personal investment in Ouachita and its people.

Ouachita Singers
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Ouachita Singers tour Ireland, selected to perform at statewide conference

July 16, 2026

The Ouachita Singers recently returned from a tour of Ireland, where they performed at historic places of worship and learned of another exciting performance opportunity in February 2027.

Bryce Benson
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Benson wins 2026 Juried Student Art & Design Show

June 12, 2026

Ouachita Baptist University’s Bryce Benson, a senior graphic design major from Forney, Texas, took home first place in the university’s 2026 Juried Student Art & Design Show with his terracotta pencil piece titled “Sit and Look Elegant.”

Baylee Burson
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Burson's music composition selected for national conference

June 05, 2026

Baylee Burson, a recent music graduate from Arkadelphia, Arkansas, had an original music composition, “Scarlet,” selected for performance at the College Music Society’s 68th National Conference in Spokane, Washington, on October 30.

University Community Service Awards
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Ouachita's Elrod Center honors more than 150 volunteers

May 28, 2026

Ouachita Baptist University’s Ben M. Elrod Center for Family & Community recognized more than 150 volunteers at its annual University Community Service Awards banquet in Walker Conference Center on Thursday, April 23.

The Commencement processional
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Ouachita graduates, faculty and families gather on Cone-Bottoms lawn for Spring Commencement

May 15, 2026

Ouachita Baptist University honored 432 graduates during its 139th Spring Commencement ceremony on the front lawn of historic Cone-Bottoms Hall on Saturday, May 9.

Academic Awards
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White, Beene and Clark receive top honors at Ouachita's Academic Awards Ceremony

May 06, 2026

Ouachita 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.

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