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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
OBU Percussion explores "Music with Found Instruments" at Earth Day Festival
May 09, 2011Students from Ouachita Baptist University’s Percussion Studio along with Dr. Ryan Lewis, assistant professor of percussion, participated in the Arkansas Earth Day Festival at Riverfront Park with a “Music with Found Instruments” booth.
OBU's Sigma Tau Delta chapter celebrates 80th anniversary
May 05, 2011Ouachita Baptist University’s chapter of Sigma Tau Delta international English honor society is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2011 and was recognized at the organization’s recent international convention in Pittsburgh, Pa.