Ouachita Stories

Ouachita Board of Trustees elects new trustees, honors state Baptist leaders

Ouachita Baptist University’s Board of Trustees elected five new trustees and one national director during a Dec. 13 board meeting on Ouachita’s Arkadelphia campus.

Congressman Ross presents congressional materials to Ouachita

U.S. Congressman Mike Ross presented his official papers and related material from his political career to Ouachita Baptist University during a Dec. 7 press conference on Ouachita’s Arkadelphia campus.

Congressman Ross and President Horne to co-host Dec. 7 announcement, reception

Preparing to unveil a joint partnership project, U.S. Congressman Mike Ross and Ouachita Baptist University President Rex Horne will host a special announcement and press conference Friday, Dec. 7, on Ouachita’s Arkadelphia campus.

Ouachita senior L.J. Brooks remembered for his life of service and leadership

L.J. Brooks, a popular and influential student leader at Ouachita Baptist University, died unexpectedly Dec. 2 following a brief hospitalization at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.

Ouachita faculty members receive grants to pursue strategic teaching and learning

Seeking to encourage and support creative educational efforts throughout the university community, Ouachita Baptist University has awarded five strategic initiative and program enhancement grants to several faculty members.

U.S. News ranks OBU among nation's top schools graduating low-income students

Achieving a major milestone for the benefit of low-income students and their families, Ouachita Baptist University has been named among the top 10 universities in the nation that graduate low-income students.

OBU recognizes five distinguished grads as 2012 Alumni Milestone Award honorees

Ouachita Baptist University honored five distinguished alumni as 2012 Ouachita Alumni Milestone Award recipients during recent Homecoming festivities on campus.

Ouachita trustees approve 2013-14 tuition rate, increased scholarships

Affirming the value of a Ouachita Baptist University education, the university’s Board of Trustees met Sept. 13 on the university’s Arkadelphia campus for their fall meeting.

Ouachita officials dedicate Lile Hall as new home of School of Humanities

Ouachita Baptist University’s Lile Hall, originally dedicated in 1973, was rededicated Sept. 13 following extensive renovation of the longtime campus facility.

Ouachita earns top tier rankings from both "U.S. News" and "Forbes"

With the release of the latest annual college rankings by major publications, Ouachita Baptist University continues to be recognized among the top universities in the nation.