Ouachita Stories

2015 "Ouachitonian" yearbook earns recognition in national critiques

Ouachita Baptist University’s 2015 Ouachitonian yearbook recently received recognition in two national critiques of college yearbooks. The Ouachitonian received the All-American rating from Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) and the Gold Medalist rating from Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA).

Ouachita's Alpha Chi chapter earns Star Chapter recognition

Ouachita’s chapter of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society has recently been named a Star Chapter for the 2014-15 academic year. Members of Alpha Chi are among the top 10 percent of juniors and seniors at Ouachita.

Ouachita science professors and students recognized for research presentations at IDeA Conference

Two professors from Ouachita Baptist University’s J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences were recognized for their research and presentations at the biennial Southeast Regional Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Conference held in Biloxi, Miss., on Nov. 11-13.

Rachel Jones named director of career services at Ouachita

Rachel Jones has been named director of career services at Ouachita Baptist University effective Dec. 1. She succeeds Rachel Roberts who had served in that role since 2014.

Ouachita to host Tiger Steel band concert on Dec. 9

Ouachita Baptist University will host a Tiger Steel drum concert in Mabee Fine Arts Center’s McBeth Recital Hall on Dec. 9. The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Ouachita students to direct and perform in One-Act Play Festival Dec. 10-11

Ouachita Baptist University’s Department of Theatre Arts will host its annual One Act Play Festival on Dec. 10-11 at 7:30 p.m. in Verser Theatre. The performances are free and open to the public.

OBU professor Terry DeWitt presents at American Academy of Pediatrics annual meeting

Ouachita Baptist University professor Dr. Terry DeWitt presented research at the recent American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition (AAP Experience) in Washington, D.C.

A Service of Lessons and Carols to be held at Ouachita on Dec. 8

Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts will present its 19th annual A Service of Lessons and Carols on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Mabee Fine Arts Center’s McBeth Recital Hall.

Ouachita to present A Festival of Christmas Dec. 4-5 highlighting "We need a little Christmas!"

Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts will present its 24th annual production of A Festival of Christmas on Dec. 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Performing Arts Center.

Ouachita to host Trio di Risata in concert Dec. 7

Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host Trio di Risata in a flute, clarinet and percussion concert on Monday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Mabee Fine Arts Center’s McBeth Recital Hall.