Ouachita Stories

Ouachita plans 125th annual spring commencement for May 12

Ouachita Baptist University will hold its 125th annual spring commencement exercises on Saturday, May 12, at 9:30 a.m. on the front lawn of the university’s historic Cone-Bottoms Hall.

Ouachita's Spring Tiger Serve Day attracts more than 970 volunteers

Meeting the needs of more than 120 individuals, families and organizations in the Arkadelphia area, Ouachita Baptist University’s semi-annual Tiger Serve Day attracted more than 970 volunteers during the March 31 community service blitz.

Ouachita trustees elect new faculty members, approve 2012-13 budget

Ouachita Baptist University trustees addressed a number of personnel issues during their recent spring meeting on the Ouachita campus. Board members also approved a 2012-13 operating budget.

Ouachita biology team selected to present research at "Posters on the Hill" in D.C.

Dr. Lori Hensley, associate professor of biology at Ouachita Baptist University, and three senior biology students have been invited to present their research on “The Effects of Ajulemic Acid on Pediatric Cancers” next month in Washington, D.C.

Ouachita biology and chemistry students present "Posters at the Capitol" research

Ten Ouachita Baptist University students had the opportunity to present their research at the recent “Arkansas STEM Posters at the Capitol” event in Little Rock.

Kevin Wright named head soccer coach at Ouachita

Kevin Wright has been named Ouachita Baptist University’s head soccer coach effective March 19, according to Ouachita President Rex Horne and Athletic Director David Sharp.

Ouachita names several new staff members for spring 2012 semester

With the spring 2012 semester under way, several new staff members have been named to positions at Ouachita Baptist University while others have shifted to different areas of responsibility.

Francis McBeth, world-renowned composer and longtime OBU professor, dies at 78

Dr. W. Francis McBeth, internationally acclaimed composer and conductor and longtime professor of music at Ouachita Baptist University, died Friday, Jan. 6, at age 78.

Haworth, former Ouachita baseball star, succeeds Moddelmog as OBU head coach

Jeremy Haworth, a former standout baseball player for the Ouachita Baptist University Tigers, has been named head baseball coach at Ouachita effective Jan. 1, 2012, according to Athletic Director David Sharp.

Ouachita elects four new trustees, announces two new staff positions

Four new trustees were elected and two new staff members were announced during Ouachita Baptist University’s quarterly Board of Trustees meeting Dec. 8.