Ouachita Stories

Ouachita to host world-renowned pianist Dr. Yoosun Kang in concert Oct. 3

Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host Dr. Yoosun Kang in a piano concert on Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in McBeth Recital Hall. This concert is free and open to the public.

Ouachita to host New York Classical Players in concert Oct. 4

Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host the New York Classical Players (NYCP) on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 3 p.m. as part of its first-ever Arkansas tour.

Ouachita communications staff earns three PRSA Arkansas Prism Awards

Ouachita Baptist University’s Office of Communications was honored with three Prism Awards at the 2017 ARcom Awards ceremony, held Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub in North Little Rock.

Ouachita Baptist University to host fall Tiger Serve Day on Sept. 23

Ouachita Baptist University’s fall Tiger Serve Day will take be held, Saturday, Sept. 23. Students, faculty and staff will meet at the Ben M. Elrod Center for Community and Family at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast provided by Sodexo before dispersing to service projects all over the community.

Ouachita to present "The Secret Garden" musical Sept. 28-Oct. 2

The Ouachita Baptist University Department of Theatre Arts will present “The Secret Garden, the Spring Version,” an adaptation of Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman’s original Broadway musical, in Verser Theatre on campus Sept. 28-Oct. 2.

Ouachita students honored, published in journal of essays

Ouachita Baptist University’s Department of Language and Literature honored students on Aug. 30 for having their essays chosen for publication in its annual Assayers journal.

Ouachita students produce "The J.R. Eldridge Show"

With the kick-off of the first Arkadelphia Badger football game Sept. 1, Ouachita Baptist University students entered their 23rd season of producing the high school football coach’s show.

Ouachita cited as top private university in state, ranked among "Best for the Money" nationally

Earning recognition as the top private university in Arkansas as well as being listed nationally among “Best for the Money” universities, Ouachita Baptist University continues to be ranked among the nation’s top universities by Forbes magazine, U.S. News & World Report, USA Today/CollegeFactual.com and Niche.com.

Ouachita marks 17.9 percent increase among first-time freshmen for 2017

Welcoming 448 first-time freshmen to campus this fall – a 17.9 percent gain over the previous year’s incoming class – Ouachita Baptist University marked one of its largest year-to-year freshman class increases in recent history.

Ouachita to host award-winning pianists Happy Dog Duo Sept. 11

Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music in conjunction with the Arkadelphia Philharmonic Club will host Happy Dog Duo as part of the National Federation of Music Clubs Young Artists concert tour on Monday, Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m.