Ouachita to host simulcast site for Beth Moore conference on Sept. 14
August 27, 2013Beth Moore, a popular Bible teacher and best-selling author, will make a virtual visit to her hometown of Arkadelphia, Ark., via simulcast on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Ouachita faculty and staff honored for combined 730 years of service
August 23, 2013Gathering Aug. 22 for Ouachita Baptist University’s annual Faculty/Staff Banquet, the university honored 37 faculty and staff members with a combined total of 730 years of service to Ouachita.
Dr. Tom Auffenberg remembered for 40 years of service to Ouachita
August 21, 2013Dr. Thomas Lynn “Tom” Auffenberg, a longtime professor of history at Ouachita Baptist University, passed away Aug. 21 at age 65, one day before he was to be honored for 40 years of service at Ouachita.
Dr. Bob Gosser, longtime OBU supporter, remembered for life of devoted service
August 15, 2013Dr. Bobby Leon “Bob” Gosser, one of the namesakes of Ouachita Baptist University’s Gosser Hall, passed away Aug. 14 at age 80.
Ouachita to host 20th annual Spotlight on Arkadelphia Aug. 20
July 25, 2013Ouachita Baptist University’s annual Spotlight on Arkadelphia, which debuted on campus in 1994, will mark its 20th year on Aug. 20.
Peeples named to Miss Ark. Hall of Fame, four with OBU ties earn pageant awards
July 23, 2013Terry Peeples competed as Miss Ouachita Baptist University in the 1983 Miss Arkansas Pageant. Thirty years later, she wasn’t just a spectator at this year’s state pageant. She also was an honoree.
Ouachita co-sponsors Arkansas Travelers' Faith & Family Night 2013 on Aug. 3
July 22, 2013Ready for some baseball and a summer concert? Ouachita Baptist University is co-sponsoring the Arkansas Travelers’ Faith & Family Night on Saturday, Aug. 3, at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock.
OBU professor Johnny Wink releases limited edition book of poetry
July 16, 2013Dr. Johnny Wink, Betty Burton Peck Professor of English at Ouachita Baptist University, has released a new poetry collection, Seven Ways to Prune a Grapefruit, with European publisher Unsettling Wonder, an imprint of Papaveria Press.
Ouachita launches mobile app across multiple platforms
July 02, 2013Ouachita Baptist University has gone mobile. The university’s new mobile application features essential information for visitors to campus as well as residents and includes guides for hallmark campus events such as Welcome to Ouachita’s World new student orientation and Homecoming.
Mabee Foundation challenge grant helps fund new Elrod Center facility at Ouachita
June 18, 2013Ouachita Baptist University’s Ben M. Elrod Center for Family and Community has been awarded a $210,000 challenge grant from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation.