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Dr. Tom Auffenberg remembered for 40 years of service to Ouachita
August 21, 2013Dr. Thomas Lynn “Tom” Auffenberg, a longtime professor of history at Ouachita Baptist University, passed away Aug. 21 at age 65, one day before he was to be honored for 40 years of service at Ouachita.
Ouachita to host 20th annual Spotlight on Arkadelphia Aug. 20
July 25, 2013Ouachita Baptist University’s annual Spotlight on Arkadelphia, which debuted on campus in 1994, will mark its 20th year on Aug. 20.
Peeples named to Miss Ark. Hall of Fame, four with OBU ties earn pageant awards
July 23, 2013Terry Peeples competed as Miss Ouachita Baptist University in the 1983 Miss Arkansas Pageant. Thirty years later, she wasn’t just a spectator at this year’s state pageant. She also was an honoree.
Mabee Foundation challenge grant helps fund new Elrod Center facility at Ouachita
June 18, 2013Ouachita Baptist University’s Ben M. Elrod Center for Family and Community has been awarded a $210,000 challenge grant from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation.
Ouachita trustees approve 2013-14 budget, elect new faculty and staff
June 18, 2013Ouachita Baptist University trustees approved a 2013-14 operating budget and a concealed weapons policy as well as several personnel recommendations during their June 13 Board of Trustees meeting on the Ouachita campus.
U.S. flag presentation at Ouachita honors memory of fallen soldiers
June 13, 2013Honoring “students, faculty and fallen comrades of Ouachita Baptist University” who have served in the U.S. military, U.S. Army Maj. Johnpaul Arnold presented an American flag flown in Afghanistan to Ouachita’s School of Humanities during an outdoor ceremony on campus June 7.
Ouachita stewardship efforts reduce energy costs and earn Entergy rebate
April 17, 2013Ouachita Baptist University’s environmental stewardship efforts are paying off – literally. Entergy recently presented university officials with an energy rebate check totaling almost $26,000.
Ouachita trustees hear from Arkansas Baptist executive director, address variety of issues
March 20, 2013Arkansas Baptists “have never needed Ouachita Baptist University more than we need you now,” Dr. Sonny Tucker told members of the Ouachita Board of Trustees during their recent spring meeting.
Margaret Wright remembered for commitment to students, Ouachita
March 08, 2013Margaret Wright, a longtime faculty member at Ouachita Baptist University, died March 6 at age 70 following a 10-year battle with cancer.
Elrod Family Foundation meeting highlights widespread impact of OBU Elrod Center
February 19, 2013Celebrating the broad impact of Ouachita Baptist University’s Ben M. Elrod Center for Family & Community, the center recently hosted the Elrod Family Foundation annual board meeting.