Ouachita Stories

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'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.

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.

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.

Ouachita to host "Emanate: A Fragrant Installation" exhibit by Stephen Watson Sept. 10-Oct. 17

The Rosemary Adams Department of Art and Design at Ouachita Baptist University will host Stephen Watson in a guest exhibit, “Emanate: A Fragrant Installation,” Sept. 12 – Oct. 17.

Ouachita faculty and staff honored for combined 685 years of service

Gathering for Ouachita Baptist University’s annual Faculty/Staff Banquet, the university recently honored 35 faculty and staff members who have served a combined total of 685 years at Ouachita.

Ouachita accounting professor Bob Webster earns national research award

Ouachita Baptist University Professor Emeritus Robert L. Webster received the American Accounting Association’s 2016 KPMG Best Paper Award from the Gender Issues & Work-Life Balance (GIWB) Section of the AAA.

Ouachita to host opera singer Amy Pfrimmer in concert with John Alec Briggs Sept. 8

Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Fine Arts will host world-renowned opera singer, Amy Pfrimmer, in a collaborative concert with Ouachita’s John Alec Briggs on piano.