Ouachita Stories

TRIO to host variety of spring events at Ouachita

Ouachita Baptist University’s TRIO programs seek to “Help Students Obtain Their Goals” with a variety of events this spring.

Ouachita Campus Ministries to host annual Christian Focus Week Feb. 10-15

Ouachita Baptist University’s Campus Ministries will host its annual Christian Focus Week (CFW) Sunday, Feb. 10, through Friday, Feb. 15.

Swiontek receives Encouragement Award at regional Metropolitan Opera auditions

Ouachita Baptist University senior Bethany Swiontek received an Encouragement Award at this year’s Arkansas District Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions held recently at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Ryan Lewis and Kristin Grant to perform faculty recital Jan. 28 at Ouachita

Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host a flute and percussion recital featuring faculty members Dr. Ryan C. Lewis and Kristin Grant.

OBU Jazz Combo goes abroad to participate in British Festival

The Ouachita Baptist University Jazz Combo traveled to Liverpool Hope University in England to participate in the British Association of Symphonic Bands and Wind Ensembles Festival from Nov. 17-18.

Seven Ouachita students named regional NATS finalists

Seven Ouachita Baptist University students were named finalists at the 37th annual Southern Region National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) conference held at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, La., earlier this month.

2012 Ouachita yearbook earns All-American rating for second consecutive year

Ouachita Baptist University’s 2012 Ouachitonian yearbook has earned an Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) All-American rating. This is the second year in a row the Ouachitonian has received the All-American rating, which is the highest honor given by ACP.

Ouachita celebrates Battle of the Ravine Week Nov. 4-10

Ouachita Baptist University’s annual Battle of the Ravine Week kicks off Sunday, Nov. 4. After a week full of events, the Ouachita Tigers and the Henderson State University Reddies football teams will once again face each other on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m. at HSU’s Carpenter-Haygood Stadium.

Ouachita students, faculty recognized at regional INBRE research conference

Ouachita Baptist University professor Dr. Lori Hensley as well as three Ouachita students were recognized for outstanding work at the recent 2012 Arkansas INBRE Research Conference in Springdale, Ark.

Red Cross to host Battle of the Ravine Blood Drive at Ouachita Oct. 31-Nov. 1

Ouachita Baptist University and the Red Cross will host the fourth annual Battle of the Ravine Blood Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 31, and Thursday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Tiger Den.