Ouachita Stories

Ouachita students honored, published in journal of essays

Ouachita Baptist University’s Department of Language and Literature honored students on Aug. 30 for having their essays chosen for publication in its annual Assayers journal.

Ouachita to host faculty showcase recital Sept. 12

Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts Division of Music will present its annual Faculty Showcase Recital on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m.

Thirty-seven Ouachita students named to Who's Who

Thirty-seven students from Ouachita Baptist University will be included in the latest edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Ouachita Enactus team named regional champions, advances to nationals

Ouachita Baptist University’s Enactus team was named champion at its annual regional competition recently in Dallas, Texas. The team will compete May 21-23 at the Enactus National Exposition in Kansas City, Kan.

Ouachita professor Joe Jeffers publishes Frederick Sanger biography

Dr. Joe Jeffers, Ouachita Baptist University’s Charles S. and Elma Grey Goodwin Professor of Chemistry and Pre-medical Studies, recently published the book Frederick Sanger: Two-Time Nobel Laureate in Chemistry with Springer Publishing Company as part of the “Springer Briefs in Molecular Science: History of Chemistry” series.

Shirley Hardin named Ouachita's 2017 Support Staff Member of the Year

Ouachita Baptist University’s Staff Development Committee, along with President Ben Sells, honored Shirley Hardin as the Support Staff Member of the Year. Hardin, the assistant registrar, has worked at Ouachita for 25 years.

Kelley and Weeden to present senior recital at Ouachita April 21

Ouachita Baptist University will host Courtney Kelley and Emily Weeden in their senior recital Friday, April 21, at 11 a.m. The recital, which will be held in McBeth Recital Hall in Mabee Fine Arts Center on Ouachita’s campus, is free and open to the public.

Ouachita's School of Fine Arts to present "Fiddler on the Roof" April 20-23

Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts will present the Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof, based on Sholem Aleichem stories with book by Joseph Stein, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock.

Ouachita senior wins runner-up at Sigma Tau Delta International Convention

Ouachita Baptist University senior Shelby Spears won first runner-up for Best Creative Non-fiction Essay in the Sigma Tau Delta International Convention’s Isabel Sparks President’s Awards.

Student Juried Art Exhibit on display at Ouachita April 17-25

Ouachita Baptist University’s Hammons Gallery in Mabee Fine Arts Center will feature the OBU Art Club’s annual Student Juried Art Exhibit from Monday, April 17, through Tuesday, April 25.