Ouachita Stories

Ouachita's fall enrollment tops 1,500 for third consecutive year

Marking a fall enrollment of more than 1,500 students for the third consecutive year, Ouachita Baptist University welcomed a total of 1,532 students to classes this fall.

Ouachita faculty, staff members honored for combined total of 545 years of service

A total of 28 Ouachita Baptist University faculty and staff members were honored with service awards during the university’s annual faculty-staff banquet.

Keldon Henley, Wesley Kluck to begin new vice presidential roles at Ouachita

Introducing a major change in administrative leadership roles, Ouachita Baptist University President Rex Horne has announced that two longtime vice presidents will switch positions.

Stepping Up for Ouachita luncheon to honor OBU alumna Molly Kircher

When it comes to stepping up for Ouachita Baptist University, Molly Kircher is among the school’s many alumni who are proud to support their alma mater.

Ouachita set to unveil major renovation projects in Lile Hall, Evans Student Center

When students at Ouachita Baptist University return to campus this fall, they will be greeted with two major renovation projects in Lile Hall and Evans Student Center, including the debut of Dr. Jack’s Coffeehouse.

Three Ouachita alums among Top Ten participants in Miss Arkansas Pageant

Three Ouachita Baptist University alumnae were among the Top Ten participants in the 2012 Miss Arkansas Pageant, including Bethany Whitfield (OBU Class of 2011), who was named second runner-up.

Ouachita trustees approve "roadmap" for university's growth and direction

Adopting a detailed “framework for strategic planning by the university,” Ouachita Baptist University trustees approved a pair of documents that provide guidelines for institutional planning and strategic direction for the coming years.

Paul & Mary Root honored with dedication of Education Seminar Room at Ouachita

Dr. Paul Root and his wife, Mary Windham Root, longtime faculty and staff members at Ouachita Baptist University, were honored recently with the dedication of the Dr. Paul and Mary Root Education Seminar Room.

Retiring faculty and staff combine for 410 years of service at Ouachita

Ouachita Baptist University bade farewell to 13 retiring faculty members during spring commencement services May 12, the final campus-wide event of the academic year.

Ouachita Baptist University confers 325 degrees on class of 2012 grads

Quoting founding President John W. Conger’s words, President Rex M. Horne, Jr., told Ouachita Baptist University’s 2012 graduating class that “knowledge is no blessing unless it is used well and wisely."