Ouachita Stories

Ouachita and Henderson collaborate to perform "To Kill a Mockingbird" Sept. 29-Oct. 10

The Ouachita Baptist University and Henderson State University theatre programs are partnering to produce and perform To Kill a Mockingbird. The play is adapted by Christopher Sergel from the classic novel by Harper Lee.

OBU Pruet School of Christian Studies to host Pastors' Conference Sept. 29

Ouachita Baptist University will host the 2016 Pastors’ Conference on Thursday, Sept. 29, on the university’s Arkadelphia campus. Ouachita’s Pruet School of Christian Studies and the Arkansas Baptist State Convention collaborate to host the event.

Ouachita celebrates 20th anniversary of Tiger Serve Day Sept. 24

Students, faculty and staff from Ouachita Baptist University will gather to participate in the school’s semi-annual Tiger Serve Day community service event on Saturday, Sept. 24, beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Ouachita to host NEA Chairman Jane Chu for Birkett Williams Lecture Sept. 27

Ouachita Baptist University will host OBU alumna Jane Chu, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, to present the Birkett Williams Lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in OBU’s McBeth Recital Hall.

Ouachita earns top tier academic rankings from "Forbes," "U.S. News" and "USAToday"

Maintaining a longstanding tradition of academic excellence and value, Ouachita Baptist University continues to be ranked among the top universities in the nation by Forbes magazine, U.S. News & World Report and USAToday/CollegeFactual.com.

Ouachita trustees address key initiatives related to university's strategic planning

Addressing a variety of issues related to the priorities of advancing, resourcing and supporting the university mission, Ouachita Baptist University’s Board of Trustees met Sept. 8 on the university’s Arkadelphia campus for their quarterly board meeting.

Ouachita to host Arkadelphia Chamber Players Sept. 18

Ouachita Baptist University will host the Arkadelphia Chamber Players on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 3 p.m. The concert will be held in McBeth Recital Hall in Mabee Fine Arts Center, and a reception will follow.

Future students invited to visit Ouachita's campus

Ouachita Baptist University is looking for the class of 2021 and other upcoming classes. There are several different ways for students interested in Ouachita to come visit campus.

Ouachita's renovated Wright Choir Room honors dedication of Dr. Charles Wright

Honoring the influence and impact of longtime Ouachita Baptist University professor and administrator Dr. Charles Wright, more than 100 students, faculty and staff members gathered recently to celebrate the rededication of the Charles W. Wright Choir Room in Ouachita’s Mabee Fine Arts Center.

National award-winning guest artist Matthew Lipman to perform at Ouachita Sept. 12

Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts will host NFMC Young Artist competition winner Matthew Lipman, a violist, in concert on Monday, Sept. 12.