OBU's Elrod Center donates books to Ascent Children's Health Services
May 27, 2011The Ben M. Elrod Center for Family and Community at Ouachita Baptist University recently donated more than 150 new books to Ascent Children’s Health Services in Arkadelphia to fulfill a need for books for preschool children enrolled there.
OBU's annual Community Service Awards honor community leaders & students
May 27, 2011Ouachita Baptist University’s annual University Community Service Awards, presented by the Ben M. Elrod Center for Family and Community, recently honored two community leaders and dozens of university students for their service to the community and region.
Ouachita's Tiger Serve Day program named Volunteer Organization of the Year
May 20, 2011In an evening emphasizing partnerships and regional cooperation, Ouachita Baptist University’s Tiger Serve Day program was recognized along with Henderson State University’s Reddie to Serve program as the Volunteer Organizations of the Year at the first annual Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce banquet and membership meeting.
Ouachita names Dennis Nutt as men's basketball head coach
May 17, 2011Former NBA player Dennis Nutt has been named head coach of the Ouachita Baptist University men’s basketball team effective June 1, according to OBU Athletic Director David Sharp.
Mark Price resigns as Ouachita men's basketball head coach
May 17, 2011Mark Price, head coach of the Ouachita Baptist University men’s basketball team for the past two seasons, has resigned to accept a coaching position with Belmont University, an NCAA Division I school.
Ouachita Baptist University confers 263 degrees on class of 2011 grads
May 16, 2011Challenging Ouachita Baptist University’s graduating class of 2011 to “use what you have gained here in service of God and humankind wherever you may go in this needy world,” President Rex M. Horne, Jr., presided over the university’s 124th spring commencement exercises May 14.
Emily Tucker wins OBU's 2011 Virginia Queen Piano Competition
May 13, 2011Ouachita Baptist University piano performance major Emily Tucker was named the winner of the 34th annual Virginia Queen Piano Competition held recently in Ouachita’s McBeth Recital Hall.
Ouachita plans spring commencement for May 14
May 10, 2011Ouachita Baptist University will hold its 124th annual spring commencement exercises on Saturday, May 14, at 9:30 a.m. on the front lawn of the university’s historic Cone-Bottoms Hall.
Ouachita TRIO program hosts TRIO Outdoors day
May 09, 2011Ouachita Baptist University’s TRIO program recently held a TRIO Outdoors day at the Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Wildlife Management Area in Columbus, Ark.
Ouachita publications earn 27 awards at 2011 ACMA competition
May 09, 2011Ouachita Baptist University’s student publications received 27 awards at the recent Arkansas College Media Association Conference in Conway, Ark.