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OBU senior Carter Harlan earns recognition for musical excellence, research

September 15, 2015

Ouachita Baptist University senior Carter Harlan earned several honors in his field this summer, performing in the annual Hot Springs Music Festival, receiving an undergraduate research grant from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education and being selected as a member of the Percussive Arts Society All-Star Percussion Ensemble.

Ouachita welcomes third largest incoming class in 15 years.
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Ouachita welcomes third largest incoming class in 15 years

September 14, 2015

Marking Ouachita Baptist University’s third largest group of new students in the past 15 years, including 31 Governor’s Distinguished Scholars, Ouachita welcomed a total of 1,531 students to classes this fall.

Academic Success Center supports students’ academic, personal growth.
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Academic Success Center supports students' academic, personal growth

September 11, 2015

Ouachita Baptist University students have a great opportunity to take control of their learning, success and academic progress by visiting the Academic Success Center (ASC) this semester.

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OBU alumnus Aaron Harp to present guest artist recital Sept. 17

September 11, 2015

Ouachita Baptist University alumnus Aaron Harp will return to Arkadelphia on Thursday, Sept. 17, to perform a guest recital at McBeth Recital Hall in Ouachita’s Mabee Fine Arts Center at 7:30 p.m.

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OBU professors explore Islam, China and the art of connecting at NEH seminars

September 10, 2015

Two Ouachita Baptist University professors, Dr. Barbara Pemberton and Dr. Amy Sonheim, recently joined with scholars and educators from around the world to participate in National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) summer seminars.

Alex and Stephen Kendrick pose outside the Gem Theater in Kannapolis, N.C., after filming scenes for “War Room,” the top-selling movie in the nation over Labor Day weekend.
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Three Ouachita students gain film experience as interns on "War Room"

September 10, 2015

How would you like to spend several weeks working on a film set? That’s exactly what three Ouachita mass communications majors had the opportunity to do this past summer.

Ouachita earns A+ rankings among nation’s top universities.
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Ouachita earns A+ rankings among nation's top universities

September 09, 2015

Earning grades of A+ from multiple college rankings, Ouachita Baptist University continues to be recognized among the top universities in the nation.

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Ouachita librarian Lacy Wolfe attends national ACRL conference

September 09, 2015

Lacy Wolfe, Ouachita Baptist University’s circulation/reference librarian, had the opportunity to attend the Association of College and Research Libraries Teacher Immersion Program in early August.

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Arkadelphia Chamber Players to present concert at OBU Sept. 20

September 09, 2015

Ouachita Baptist University will host a guest concert featuring the Arkadelphia Chamber Players on Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. in McBeth Recital Hall located in Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Ouachita to host off-Broadway’s iLuminate dance company Sept. 15.
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Ouachita to host off-Broadway's iLuminate dance company Sept. 15

September 08, 2015

Ouachita Baptist University will host iLuminate, a dance company that combines technology with popular dance in glow-in-the-dark performances, at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 15.

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