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Cordell Hufstedler to perform junior recital at Ouachita

February 28, 2023

The Division of Music in Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts will present Cordell Hufstedler in his junior vocal recital on Friday, March 3, at 11 a.m. in McBeth Recital Hall. The recital is free and open to the public.

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Ouachita's spring enrollment highest in 26 years

February 13, 2023

Following record fall enrollment, Ouachita Baptist University has reported its highest spring headcount in more than 26 years with a total Spring 2023 enrollment of 1,682.

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Creating community, one amazing dish at a time

February 08, 2023

Ouachita Baptist University has been a home away from home for students from all over the world. Although Ouachita was founded in 1886, the first international student only stepped onto campus in 1923 and came all the way from China. In 2023, we have reached 100 celebratory years since Ouachita’s first international student arrived, and our campus continues to value the attendance and presence of international students.

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Ouachita reports 99% placement rate for 2022 grads

February 07, 2023

Ouachita Baptist University reported that 99% of its 2022 graduates are employed or furthering their education, repeating a career outcomes rate that exceeds the national average and reflects the university’s sustained momentum in equipping students for postgraduate success.

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5 tips to make acquiring career experience less overwhelming

January 25, 2023

Whether you are a senior in high school or about to graduate from college, it is never a bad idea to gain job experience. Most professional careers require employees to have some – if not significant – experience in their chosen field in order to be hired.

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Three Ouachita seniors intern for U.S. Sen. Boozman

January 19, 2023

Three students from Ouachita Baptist University completed a five-week congressional internship for U.S. Sen. John Boozman this summer. Noah Sanders, a senior political science and Christian studies double major from Little Rock, Ark., and Sarah Spakes, a senior political science and public history double major from Benton, Ark., interned in Boozman’s Washington, D.C., office while Kathryn Totty, a senior political science and communications & media double major from Camden, Ark., interned in Boozman’s El Dorado office.

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Ouachita announces students named to the Fall 2022 President's List

January 18, 2023

Ouachita Baptist University has named 381 students to its Fall 2022 President’s List.

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Ouachita announces students named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List

January 18, 2023

Ouachita Baptist University has named 389 students to its Dean’s List for Fall 2023.

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Spinning the wheel and chasing a dream

January 12, 2023

Hollywood really is where the American dream is made.

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