Micah Brooks wins Ouachita's 2019 Shambarger Competition for Singers
February 27, 2019Micah Brooks, a senior musical theatre major from Rockwall, Texas, won first place in Ouachita Baptist University’s 21st annual Mary Shambarger Competition for Singers on Tuesday, Feb. 19.
Ouachita's Carl Goodson Honors Program awards grant recipients, inducts new members
February 20, 2019Ouachita Baptist University’s Carl Goodson Honors Program and Alpha Tau student honors organization hosted their annual Black and White Reception on Thursday, Feb. 7, awarding three student research grants and inducting more than 100 new members.
Ouachita Baptist University’s Wind Ensemble is one of 13 ensembles from colleges and universities around the country that will be recognized in the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Small Band Programs Showcase at the organization’s 2019 National Convention.
Ouachita student Catie Shirley receives national American Chemical Society Leadership Award
February 05, 2019Ouachita Baptist University student Catie Shirley recently was awarded the American Chemical Society (ACS) Leadership Award, allowing her to attend the ACS Leadership Institute conference in Atlanta Jan. 25-27.
Ouachita's Chung and Feller appear as guest artists at international music and opera festival
January 10, 2019Ouachita Baptist University music faculty members Dr. Mary Chung and Dr. Carlos Feller appeared as guest artists at the Clínicas Instrumentales Festival held in Cartagena, Colombia, last fall.
Cole Jester wins 10th annual Ouachita Business Plan Competition
December 07, 2018Ouachita Baptist University’s Hickingbotham School of Business hosted its 10th annual Business Plan Competition on Dec. 5. Cole Jester, a senior Christian studies/biblical studies major from Benton, Ark., placed first in the competition with his business plan for Bone Dri and received a $4,000 cash prize.
Ouachita's Ryan Lewis honored as guest artist during American Liszt Society Conference
November 26, 2018Dr. Ryan Lewis, associate professor of percussion at Ouachita, recently was honored as a guest artist during the American Liszt Society Conference at Furman University in Greenville, S.C.
Ouachita vocal studies students earn eleven finalist honors in Southern Region NATS auditions
November 21, 2018Ouachita Baptist University music students earned 11 finalist honors at the 2018 Southern Region Conference and Student Auditions held at Northwestern Louisiana University in Natchitoches, La.
Ouachita's director of recreational life earns notable climbing certification
November 16, 2018Ouachita Baptist University’s Shane Seaton, director of recreational life, received a Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Certification from the American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA).
Ouachita music students chosen to sing and study in Italy
November 06, 2018Ouachita Baptist University students filled one third of the competitive spots for this year’s Opera in Concert in Italy program. Five Ouachita students were selected for the three-week program for college students to study opera and Italian language while submerged in Italian culture.