James Taylor
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.
The editor's note by James Taylor in Ouachita's Fall/Winter 2025 edition of the alumni magazine, the Circle.
Ouachita to hold Christian Focus Week Feb. 2-6
January 28, 2026Ouachita Baptist University will host its annual Christian Focus Week Feb. 2-6, offering students dedicated time and space for spiritual growth and encouragement as a campus. The year's theme, “Fully Known: Seen and loved by God and called to know others,” draws from John 10:27: “The sheep recognize my voice. I know them and they follow me.”
Ouachita to hold third annual FORE event at Topgolf in Rogers
January 14, 2026Ouachita Baptist University will host its annual FORE Ouachita NWA event at TopGolf in Rogers, Ark., on April 20, with First Western Bank as the presenting sponsor. The event, scheduled for 5-8 p.m., will bring together alumni, parents, prospective students and families in support of student scholarships and alumni engagement.
Ouachita records highest enrollment in history
September 11, 2025Ouachita 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.
New Ouachita major bridges faith and career
July 24, 2025Ouachita Baptist University's Christian foundations co-major is equipping students to integrate their faith with careers in fields like medicine, computer science, worship studies and graphic design.
Ouachita names Rachel Martinez 2025 Support Staff Member of the Year
April 25, 2025Rachel Martinez, office manager for Riley-Hickingbotham Library at Ouachita Baptist University, was honored as the university's 2025 Support Staff Member of the Year. Martinez received the award from Ouachita President Dr. Ben Sells during the annual Support Staff Outing held on April 16.
Ouachita to host award-winning author Cranor for reading and conversation
March 27, 2025The Department of Language & Literature in Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Humanities will host author and alumnus Eli Cranor for a reading from “Broiler,” his latest novel, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, in Young Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.
Cybersecurity Q&A: Scott Anderson
February 12, 2025Scott 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.
Ouachita names Dr. Nicole Porchia vice president for student development
December 03, 2024Ouachita Baptist University will begin the Spring 2025 semester with a new vice president for student development, Dr. Nicole Porchia.