Coronavirus news related anxiety
March 17, 2020If you’re among those who’ve recognized that you’re feeling more stressed, anxious or on edge with the uptick in Coronavirus/COVID-19 news and precautions announcements, here are a few things that might be helpful to remember and put into practice to find calm, and to manage your mental health.
Spring enrollment at Ouachita reaches eight-year high
February 25, 2020Spring 2020 enrollment for Ouachita Baptist University’s residential campus reached an eight-year high of 1,440 this spring. It is a 4.3% increase from spring 2019 and is the university’s highest spring enrollment since 2012.
Ouachita to host Innovation Summit, keynote speaker Rep. Bruce Westerman
March 26, 2019Ouachita Baptist University will host its inaugural Innovation Summit on Monday, April 8. The summit, which focuses this year on “Sustainable Forestry and Wood Products for the Future,” will feature presentations by experts in the fields of forestry and innovative wood products, including keynote speaker Congressman Bruce Westerman.
Ouachita reports 99% placement rate for most recent graduating class
January 04, 2019Ouachita Baptist University announced today that 99 percent of the recent graduating class are employed in some capacity or furthering their education. That number exceeds the national average for colleges and universities by 15 percent.
Ouachita receives $500,000 National Science Foundation grant for biology education
October 03, 2018Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the prestigious National Science Foundation to advance the incorporation of cell culture-based research into undergraduate classes.
Ouachita sets retention record, enrollment increases
September 13, 2018Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia begins the fall semester with a record freshman-to-sophomore retention rate of 83.4 percent and student enrollment of 1,660, an increase of 7.45 percent from a year ago.
Ouachita and Baptist Health partner to provide innovative nursing education
August 21, 2018Ouachita Baptist University and Baptist Health today announced a partnership to address the shortage of nurses in the state and region.
Former Ouachita President Ben Elrod left enduring legacy of servant leadership
August 08, 2018Dr. Ben M. Elrod, former president and longtime chancellor of Ouachita Baptist University, passed away Aug. 7 at age 87. He is remembered for a lasting legacy of leadership and service at Ouachita during his decade as president and beyond.