Ouachita Stories

Ouachita football players help spread Christmas cheer for children in need

In addition to putting together back-to-back winning seasons on the football field, the Ouachita Baptist University Tigers are committed to being winners off the field.

OBU husband-and-wife team co-edit "Government in Arkansas"

Two Ouachita Baptist University faculty members, Doug and Margaret Reed, recently co-edited the 8th edition of “Government in Arkansas” in affiliation with the League of Women Voters of Arkansas.

Ouachita Board of Trustees elects four new members

The Ouachita Baptist University Board of Trustees elected four new board members during its recent meeting on the school’s Arkadelphia campus.

Seven Ouachita students selected for Arkansas Intercollegiate Band

Seven band students from Ouachita Baptist University have been chosen to participate in the 2010 Arkansas Intercollegiate Band. They will perform for the Arkansas Music Educators Association meeting at the Hot Springs Convention Center on Feb. 18-19.

Thirty-eight Ouachita students named to Who's Who

Thirty-eight Ouachita Baptist University students were recently selected for inclusion in the 2009 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

OBU's Riley-Hickingbothom Library display features "Ouachita Authors"

Ouachita’s Riley-Hickingbothom Library features a new display for both current and former students titled “Ouachita Authors.” The display includes representative authors from each decade of the university’s existence.

Ouachita trustees expand athletic options to include men's wrestling, women's golf

Seeking to expand recruiting options for student-athletes, Ouachita Baptist University’s Board of Trustees has voted to add two new NCAA Division II athletic teams – men’s wresting and women’s golf.

Ouachita to present 4th Annual Wind & Percussion Concerto Competition Dec. 11

Ouachita Baptist University’s 4th Annual Wind and Percussion Concerto Competition will be held on Friday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m. in Mabee Fine Arts Center’s McBeth Recital Hall on Ouachita’s campus.

OBU accompanist and 24 students earn honors at NATS auditions

Twelve Ouachita Baptist University students were named finalists at the annual Southern Region Arkansas National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) auditions while Phyllis Walker, OBU staff accompanist, received the 2009 James Ronald Brothers Distinguished Achievement in Accompanying Award.

Ouachita to host annual One-Act Play Festival Dec. 10-11

Ouachita Baptist University will host its annual One Act Play Festival Dec. 10 and 11 in Verser Theatre on Ouachita’s campus. Each night, students will perform five different student-directed one act plays.