Triple Threat, featuring two Ouachita alums, draws rave reviews on America's Got Talent
May 28, 2015Howie Mandel called the trio a “real boy band” and Howard Stern labeled them “beautifully nerdy.” The results? Triple Threat earned a standing ovation and four “yes” votes from the celebrity judges for their audition performance on the May 26 season premiere of the popular NBC program, America’s Got Talent.
Dr. Rex Horne concludes tenure as Ouachita president, accepts AICU leadership post
May 12, 2015Dr. Rex M. Horne, Jr., president of Ouachita Baptist University since 2006, has announced his resignation as president effective this summer in order to serve as president of Arkansas’ Independent Colleges & Universities.
Ouachita honors 343 graduates, awards honorary doctorate to Dr. Sonny Tucker
May 11, 2015Celebrating Ouachita Baptist University’s 128th spring commencement on Saturday, May 9, university officials conferred a total of 350 degrees on 343 graduates, including Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education and the university’s first three Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees.
Thirty-seven Ouachita students named to Who's Who
May 11, 2015Thirty-seven Ouachita Baptist University students have been selected for inclusion in the latest edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
OBU faculty member Nathan Reyna accepted into Biology Scholars Program
May 09, 2015Dr. Nathan Reyna, associate professor of biology at Ouachita Baptist University, has been accepted into the competitive national residency Biology Scholars Program.
Ouachita professor Marvin Pate releases new book
May 09, 2015Dr. C. Marvin Pate, chair of the Department of Theology in the Pruet School of Christian Studies at Ouachita Baptist University, has released a new book, 40 Questions about the Historical Jesus, published by Kregel.
Ouachita junior Jesse Kitchens earns third place in statewide science competition
May 09, 2015Ouachita Baptist University junior Jesse Kitchens earned third place in the biology category of the annual Arkansas Academy of Science competition.
Ouachita student research published in "eLife" science journal
May 09, 2015More than 60 Ouachita Baptist University biology students conducted research over the past four years that has been published in eLife, an international science journal.
Ouachita honors student achievements at annual Academic Awards Banquet
May 08, 2015More than 100 students from Ouachita Baptist University were recently honored at the university’s 2015 Academic Awards Banquet. The event recognized various academic and leadership achievements of the students throughout the past academic year.
Courtney Stanage wins Ouachita's 2015 Virginia Queen Piano Competition
May 08, 2015Courtney Stanage, a senior piano performance major from Hot Springs Village, Ark., was awarded first place in Ouachita Baptist University’s recent Virginia Queen Piano Competition.