Ouachita Stories

OBU Jazz Combo goes abroad to participate in British Festival

The Ouachita Baptist University Jazz Combo traveled to Liverpool Hope University in England to participate in the British Association of Symphonic Bands and Wind Ensembles Festival from Nov. 17-18.

Congressman Ross presents congressional materials to Ouachita

U.S. Congressman Mike Ross presented his official papers and related material from his political career to Ouachita Baptist University during a Dec. 7 press conference on Ouachita’s Arkadelphia campus.

OBU alumnus Sonny Tucker elected executive director of Arkansas Baptist State Convention

J.D. “Sonny” Tucker, a 1983 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, was elected executive director of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention at the Dec. 4 meeting of the convention’s Executive Board.

Congressman Ross and President Horne to co-host Dec. 7 announcement, reception

Preparing to unveil a joint partnership project, U.S. Congressman Mike Ross and Ouachita Baptist University President Rex Horne will host a special announcement and press conference Friday, Dec. 7, on Ouachita’s Arkadelphia campus.

All-day field experiences prepare Ouachita education majors for future careers

Five education courses at Ouachita Baptist University offered the opportunity for teaching education candidates to participate in all-day field experiences throughout the month of October.

Ouachita theatre department to present One-Act Plays Dec. 6-7

Ouachita Baptist University’s Department of Theatre Arts will host its annual student-directed One-Act Plays on Thursday, Dec. 6, and Friday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Verser Theatre. All performances are free and open to the public.

Ouachita senior L.J. Brooks remembered for his life of service and leadership

L.J. Brooks, a popular and influential student leader at Ouachita Baptist University, died unexpectedly Dec. 2 following a brief hospitalization at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock.

CAB Christmas Party builds on tradition Dec. 5; OBU LipDub to premiere

Ouachita’s Campus Activities Board will host the annual CAB Christmas Party on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. in Evans Student Center.

Ouachita to host Duo Arete piano concert Dec. 6

The Ouachita Baptist University division of music will host Duo Arete, duo pianists Tatiana Roitman Mann and Kristina Marinova, in concert Thursday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in W. Francis McBeth Recital Hall in Mabee Fine Arts Center.

OBU Jazz Band to present Dec. 3 concert

The Ouachita Baptist University Jazz Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, in Jones Performing Arts Center.