Ouachita's Hamilton, Kirby recognized for biomedical research
May 20, 2026A Ouachita Baptist University professor and student have earned state and national recognition for their research. Dr. Sharon Hamilton, associate chemistry professor and holder of the E.A. Provine Chair of Chemistry in Ouachita’s J.D. Patterson School of Natural, has been named one of 12 inaugural recipients of the Arkansas Research Alliance’s Emerging Research Leaders program. Hamilton’s selection follows national attention this spring for work conducted in the university’s lab. In March, the American Chemical Society spotlighted research by Mieya Kirby, a senior biomedical sciences major from Fort Worth, Texas, ahead of her presentation at the society’s spring meeting in Atlanta. Kirby is developing dissolvable surgical stitches engineered to deliver anti-inflammatory medication directly to a wound.
Ouachita names students to Spring 2026 President's List
May 18, 2026Ouachita Baptist University has named 474 students to its President’s List for the Spring 2026 semester.
Ouachita names students to Spring 2026 Dean's List
May 18, 2026Ouachita Baptist University has named 399 students to its Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester.
Ouachita graduates, faculty and families gather on Cone-Bottoms lawn for Spring Commencement
May 15, 2026Ouachita Baptist University honored 432 graduates during its 139th Spring Commencement ceremony on the front lawn of historic Cone-Bottoms Hall on Saturday, May 9.
Ouachita's nursing program earns renewed accreditation from ACEN
May 12, 2026Ouachita Baptist University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has received continuing accreditation status for the next seven years from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
White, Beene and Clark receive top honors at Ouachita's Academic Awards Ceremony
May 06, 2026Ouachita Baptist University recognized student achievement in the classroom and beyond at its annual Academic Awards Ceremony in Jones Performing Arts Center on Friday, May 1.
Ouachita names Angie Schleiff Support Staff Member of the Year
May 04, 2026Angie Schleiff, human resources and work-study payroll specialist, was named Ouachita Baptist University’s 2026 Support Staff Member of the Year during the yearly Support Staff Outing held on April 1.
How do I survive finals week? #askingforafriend
April 29, 2026Finals season can be a chaotic time on campus for many college students. Here is some practical advice to help you navigate your way through finals.
Ouachita to hold Spring Commencement on May 9
April 28, 2026Ouachita Baptist University will hold its 139th Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 9, at 9 a.m. in front of historic Cone-Bottoms Hall.
Tiger Serve Day unites multiple generations in service
April 24, 2026On April 11, over 655 Ouachita students and volunteers joined together to complete 88 projects for Tiger Serve Day. While anticipated by students and community members each semester, this one was extra special for Judy Duvall, director of the Ben M. Elrod Center for Family & Community.