Susan Atkinson succeeds Judy Jones as Ouachita registrar & director of admissions
July 31, 2015Susan Atkinson, a Ouachita Baptist University alumna and longtime staff member, has been named Ouachita’s registrar and director of admissions effective Aug. 1.
Ouachita ranks No. 5 in the nation in Forbes' #MyTopCollege campaign
July 31, 2015For the second year in a row, Ouachita Baptist University has earned a national Top 10 finish in Forbes’ #MyTopCollege social media campaign.
362 Ouachita students named to Dean's List
July 14, 2015A total of 362 students at Ouachita Baptist University were named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2015 semester. The students received a certificate of recognition from Ouachita and will be included in the “National Dean’s List” for 2014-15.
241 Ouachita students named to President's List
July 14, 2015A total of 241 students at Ouachita Baptist University were named to the President’s List for the spring 2015 semester.
Ouachita Tigers announce tickets on sale for 2015 home football games
July 13, 2015Ouachita Tigers Athletic Director David Sharp has announced that home game tickets for the 2015 Ouachita Tigers football season are now available for purchase.
Buddy Sutton, longtime Ouachita trustee chairman, remembered for life of service
July 03, 2015William H. “Buddy” Sutton, who served 10 years as chairman of Ouachita Baptist University’s Board of Trustees, died July 2 at age 84.
Charles Wright, retired Fine Arts dean, named interim president of Ouachita
July 01, 2015Dr. Charles Wright, professor emeritus of music and retired dean of Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts, has been named interim president of Ouachita, according to Jay Heflin, chair of the university’s Board of Trustees.
President Rex Horne presents final report to Ouachita Board of Trustees
June 19, 2015Presenting his final report to the Ouachita Baptist University Board of Trustees, President Rex Horne expressed appreciation to the trustees who “hired me, shared my vision and stepped out on faith.”
Gary Gerber to succeed Scott Holsclaw as dean of Ouachita's School of Fine Arts
June 19, 2015Dr. Gary Gerber, chair of Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music, has been named dean of the School of Fine Arts effective July 1. He succeeds Dr. Scott Holsclaw, who has served as dean since 2007.
Gene Whisenhunt named chairman of Ouachita presidential search committee
June 15, 2015Jay Heflin, chairman of the Ouachita Board of Trustees, has appointed the university’s presidential search committee. They will be responsible for recommending a successor to Ouachita President Rex Horne who has announced his resignation to accept the presidency of Arkansas’ Independent Colleges and Universities.