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Ouachita honors 309 graduates during 133rd commencement

December 09, 2020

Ouachita Baptist University celebrated 309 graduates from the classes of 2019 and 2020 during its 133nd commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 5. The ceremony, which was rescheduled from its original date in May due to COVID-19, was held outdoors at Cliff Harris Stadium on Ouachita’s campus.

Ben Sells' 2020 commencement address
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If you can't see very far ahead, go ahead as far as you can see

December 08, 2020

In an historic commencement for Ouachita, Dr. Ben Sells addressed 2020 graduates on Dec. 5 by reflecting on the difficulties of the year and offering words of wisdom that were once shared with him.

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Ouachita to honor class of 2020 in 133rd commencement ceremony on Dec. 5

November 20, 2020

Ouachita Baptist University will hold its 133rd commencement honoring the class of 2020 on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. in Cliff Harris Stadium on Ouachita’s campus. The ceremony, which was rescheduled from its original date in May due to COVID-19, will honor 309 graduates.

Cone-Bottoms displays purple banners
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Ouachita recognizes 296 graduates in Class of 2020, displays ceremonial banners on original commencement date

June 22, 2020

Ouachita Baptist University has recognized 296 students in its 133rd graduating class, which earned Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees.

 Ouachita honors 345 graduates during 132nd spring commencement.
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Ouachita honors 345 graduates during 132nd spring commencement

May 14, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University celebrated 345 graduates during its 132nd spring commencement on Saturday, May 11, with university officials conferring Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Associate of Arts degrees.

Ouachita commencement will focus more on graduates than speakers.
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Focus on graduates, not speakers

May 10, 2019

I love the pomp and circumstance that marks commencement. It’s the most important, picture-perfect day in the life of a university. And as a president, it’s a great honor to present a diploma, shake hands and congratulate each graduate.

 Ouachita to hold 132nd spring commencement ceremony May 11.
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Ouachita to hold 132nd spring commencement ceremony May 11

April 30, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University will hold its 132nd spring commencement on Saturday, May 11, at 9:30 a.m. on the front lawn of the university’s historic Cone-Bottoms Hall. The ceremony will honor 345 graduates earning Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education and Associate of Arts degrees.

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