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The winners of the 2019 Shambarger Competition for Singers are (from left) Melodie DuBose – honorable mention, Michaela Finley – fourth place, Zachary Myers – third place, Clay Mobley – second place, and Micah Brooks – first place.
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Micah Brooks wins Ouachita's 2019 Shambarger Competition for Singers

February 27, 2019

Micah Brooks, a senior musical theatre major from Rockwall, Texas, won first place in Ouachita Baptist University’s 21st annual Mary Shambarger Competition for Singers on Tuesday, Feb. 19.

Ouachita to host 52nd Miss OBU Scholarship Pageant Feb. 2.
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Ouachita to host 52nd Miss OBU Scholarship Pageant Feb. 2

January 25, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University will host the 52nd Miss Ouachita Baptist University Scholarship Pageant on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Performing Arts Center.

Women during Ouachita's Rush Week
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Women's Rush outfit guide: Ideas to help you show your style

January 11, 2019

Rush is my favorite week of the year! Girls, although Rush Week is super fun and exciting, it can also be kind of stressful – from choosing outfits to wanting to ask the right questions to making the right decision on “pref” night.

Students playing tennis
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Making healthy choices and avoiding the "Freshman 15"

December 21, 2018

The “Freshman 15:” Is it a myth, or is it true? Well, statistics show that a majority of students gain around 10-15 pounds their freshman year. If this is true, how can we show those stats they have nothing on us? Living a healthy lifestyle is very important not only for our physical health, but also our mental health.

Ouachita offers after-school, community steel band program to Peake Elementary School students.
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Ouachita offers after-school, community steel band program to Peake Elementary School students

November 26, 2018

Ouachita Baptist University has begun offering an after-school, community steel band program for fourth and fifth graders from Peake Elementary School in Arkadelphia. The steel band, called Pan Harmony, meets every Monday on Ouachita’s campus from 3 to 5 p.m.

 Ouachita and Henderson State’s theatre departments to co-produce “Sense and Sensibility” the week of Battle of the Ravine.
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Ouachita and Henderson State's theatre departments to co-produce "Sense and Sensibility" the week of Battle of the Ravine

November 02, 2018

Ouachita Baptist University and Henderson State University’s theatre departments are coming together the week of their colleges’ famous rivalry football game, the Battle of the Ravine, to perform a joint production adapted from the Jane Austen classic “Sense and Sensibility.”

Highlands Duo to perform Baroque period pieces at Ouachita Oct. 25.
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Highlands Duo to perform Baroque period pieces at Ouachita Oct. 25

October 19, 2018

Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts will host the Highlands Duo in concert as part of its guest artist series. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will be held Thursday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in McBeth Recital Hall.

Dr. Amber Chelette, center, accepts Silver Status honors in the Exercise is Medicine® program at the national American College of Sports Medicine Summit.
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Ouachita receives second recognition from the American College of Sports Medicine

October 19, 2018

Ouachita Baptist University has received, for the second time, the credential of Silver Status from the Exercise is Medicine® program, an initiative of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

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Scott to present senior recital at Ouachita October 23

October 19, 2017

Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host Scotty Scott in his senior recital on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. The recital, which is free and open to the public, will be held in McBeth Recital Hall.

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