Ouachita Stories

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra to perform McBeth tribute March 8 at Ouachita

Celebrating the rich musical legacy of renowned composer W. Francis McBeth, Ouachita Baptist University will welcome the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (ASO) to the stage of Jones Performing Arts Center on Friday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m.

Ouachita to host 15th annual Mary Shambarger Competition for Singers Feb. 19

Ouachita Baptist University will host the 15th annual Mary Shambarger Competition for Singers on Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. in the W. Francis McBeth Recital Hall of Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Ouachita alumna Lori Leavell to speak on campus Feb. 8

Dr. Lori Leavell, a 2000 Ouachita Baptist University graduate and currently an assistant professor of English at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, will return to Ouachita on Friday, Feb. 8, to present her research about 18th century American print culture and to share personal reflections about earning a doctorate in English.

Ouachita's Alpha Chi chapter earns Star Chapter Award

Ouachita Baptist University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society has recently been named a Star Chapter for the 2011-12 academic year.

Ouachita Cheerleaders earn seventh-place finish in national competition

Ouachita Baptist University’s cheerleading squad has earned a seventh-place finish nationally for the second consecutive year.

Ouachita Sounds to perform spring concert Feb. 8

On Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Performing Arts Center, Ouachita Baptist University will host the 10-member show choir Ouachita Sounds in their spring concert.

Crista Riggs wins OBU's 7th annual Wind and Piano Concerto Competition

Crista Riggs, a senior chemistry and biology major with a music minor, won the seventh annual Wind and Piano Concerto Competition at Ouachita Baptist University on Dec. 7.

Ouachita senior Lindsey Fowler wins 2012 OBU Business Plan Competition

Lindsey Fowler, a junior business administration/finance, political science and history major, won first place in Ouachita Baptist University’s 2012 Business Plan Competition on Dec. 4 with her plan for TrustedWills.com.

All-day field experiences prepare Ouachita education majors for future careers

Five education courses at Ouachita Baptist University offered the opportunity for teaching education candidates to participate in all-day field experiences throughout the month of October.

Ouachita to host 16th annual Service of Lessons and Carols Dec. 4

When Ouachita Baptist University students, faculty, staff and guests gather on Dec. 4 for A Service of Lessons and Carols, they will have the opportunity to participate in a traditional Christmas service that dates back to the late 1800s.