Bill Downs didn’t always tell the truth. I have proof of it. In 2004, Downs wrote a book called “The Fighting Tigers: The Untold Stories Behind the Names on the Ouachita Baptist University World War II Memorial." I asked him to autograph the book for me in December of that year, and this is what he wrote: “To Rex Nelson, the only OBU student I have ever had who wrote so beautifully that I never found anything to correct.”
Ouachita Baptist University’s Ouachita Student Foundation (OSF) recently was recognized as the Outstanding Student Advancement Organization for District 4 by the national Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Affiliated Student Advancement Programs (ASAP). OSF’s vice president, Selby Tucker, also was recognized as Outstanding Student Leader for the district.
Wilkins honored as ABSC Associational Missionary of the Year
March 05, 2019Dennis Wilkins was named this year’s Associational Missionary of the Year during the Arkansas Baptist State Convention’s (ABSC) annual Associational Missionaries’ Workshop, which was held Feb. 25-27 at Mount Magazine State Park.
Ennea…what? If you have been around Ouachita lately, you might have overheard some unfamiliar vocabulary or maybe even phrases like, “What number are you?” or “So, you’re a 9, wing 1? Well that explains a lot!” or “I’m having trouble figuring out if I’m a 2 or a 4.” Enneagram is a strange word for a helpful tool.
Uniquely prepared: Appreciating my multifaceted Ouachita education
January 22, 2019My precious Ouachita — I wish I could put into words how special my four years at Ouachita truly were. It was an exciting time of learning and growing my relationship with the Lord. As I have exited “the bubble” and entered graduate school, I cannot help but be so thankful for all the ways that Ouachita prepared me.
Behind the names: Flippen and Perrin may not be who you think
December 04, 2018It might be surprising to learn that the residence hall that has housed Ouachita freshman men for the past 10 years does not actually bear the names of two men or even one, but of a lady: Mrs. Jane Conger Flippen Perrin.
Stepping Up for Ouachita luncheon honors Cathryn Berryman
November 27, 2018Ouachita Baptist University honored alumna Cathryn Berryman of Dallas, Texas, during its ninth Stepping Up for Ouachita luncheon on Friday, Nov. 16, at the Benton Event Center.
Cathryn Berryman to be honored Nov. 16 at Stepping Up for Ouachita
October 15, 2018Cathryn Berryman, a 1988 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, will be honored at the university’s Stepping Up for Ouachita luncheon this year. This event helps fund scholarships for female students at Ouachita.
Ouachita names 2018 Alumni Milestone Award recipients
October 15, 2018Ouachita Baptist University recognized six outstanding alumni in the ninth class of Ouachita Alumni Milestone Award recipients at its recent Homecoming football game.
Betty Lou Elrod remembered for life of devotion to Ouachita and family
September 13, 2018Betty Lou Elrod, age 87, passed away on September 12, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the recently deceased former president and longtime chancellor of Ouachita Baptist University, Dr. Ben M. Elrod.