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Ouachita ranks No. 5 in the nation in Forbes' #MyTopCollege campaign
July 31, 2015For the second year in a row, Ouachita Baptist University has earned a national Top 10 finish in Forbes’ #MyTopCollege social media campaign.
Susan Atkinson succeeds Judy Jones as Ouachita registrar & director of admissions
July 31, 2015Susan Atkinson, a Ouachita Baptist University alumna and longtime staff member, has been named Ouachita’s registrar and director of admissions effective Aug. 1.
Buddy Sutton, longtime Ouachita trustee chairman, remembered for life of service
July 03, 2015William H. “Buddy” Sutton, who served 10 years as chairman of Ouachita Baptist University’s Board of Trustees, died July 2 at age 84.
Charles Wright, retired Fine Arts dean, named interim president of Ouachita
July 01, 2015Dr. Charles Wright, professor emeritus of music and retired dean of Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts, has been named interim president of Ouachita, according to Jay Heflin, chair of the university’s Board of Trustees.
Gary Gerber to succeed Scott Holsclaw as dean of Ouachita's School of Fine Arts
June 19, 2015Dr. Gary Gerber, chair of Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music, has been named dean of the School of Fine Arts effective July 1. He succeeds Dr. Scott Holsclaw, who has served as dean since 2007.
President Rex Horne presents final report to Ouachita Board of Trustees
June 19, 2015Presenting his final report to the Ouachita Baptist University Board of Trustees, President Rex Horne expressed appreciation to the trustees who “hired me, shared my vision and stepped out on faith.”
Gene Whisenhunt named chairman of Ouachita presidential search committee
June 15, 2015Jay Heflin, chairman of the Ouachita Board of Trustees, has appointed the university’s presidential search committee. They will be responsible for recommending a successor to Ouachita President Rex Horne who has announced his resignation to accept the presidency of Arkansas’ Independent Colleges and Universities.
Ouachita honors Elrods with June 11 dedication of new Elrod Center facility
June 12, 2015Declaring that “this dedication has been long anticipated by me,” Dr. Ben M. Elrod expressed appreciation to family, friends and colleagues who gathered for the June 11 dedication of the new home of Ouachita Baptist University’s Ben M. Elrod Center for Family and Community.
Ouachita to hold June 11 dedication service for Elrod Center's new home
June 09, 2015Honoring the life, leadership and legacy of Dr. Ben M. Elrod, Ouachita Baptist University officials will dedicate the new home of the Ben M. Elrod Center for Family and Community on Thursday, June 11, at 10 a.m.
Triple Threat, featuring two Ouachita alums, draws rave reviews on America's Got Talent
May 28, 2015Howie Mandel called the trio a “real boy band” and Howard Stern labeled them “beautifully nerdy.” The results? Triple Threat earned a standing ovation and four “yes” votes from the celebrity judges for their audition performance on the May 26 season premiere of the popular NBC program, America’s Got Talent.