Ouachita Stories

Ouachita receives major gift in memory of 1907 graduate

A major gift in honor of a Ouachita Baptist University alumnus who graduated more than 100 years ago was announced during Ouachita’s Dec. 11 board of trustees meeting on the university’s Arkadelphia campus.

Ouachita adds antique firearm to collection

Four feet long with 32-inch barrels and a walnut stock, a rifle that was handcrafted in Arkadelphia, Ark., has now returned home 140 years after it was made.

OBU moves up to No. 16 in NABC/Division II Coaches Poll

The Ouachita Baptist University men’s basketball team, off to its best start since 1972, jumped four spots to No. 16 in the NABC/Division II Coaches Poll released Dec. 16.

Ouachita honors Sutton with campus luncheon

Members of the Ouachita Baptist University community gathered for a Dec. 12 luncheon to honor William H. “Buddy” Sutton. Ouachita’s board of trustees voted earlier this year to name the university’s W.H. Sutton School of Social Sciences in his honor.

Final fall commencement set for December 20

A total of 80 graduates are set to participate in Ouachita Baptist University’s final fall commencement service on Dec. 20 at 10 a.m. in Jones Performing Arts Center.

TigerSharks' 200 Medley Relay team sets national record

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Ouachita Baptist University TigerSharks’ 200 Medley Relay team set an NCAA Division II national record at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock’s Christmas Invitational swim meet.

Ouachita students aid community during Thanksgiving

For three years, Ouachita students have been giving of their time and resources during the Thanksgiving season. The Ben M. Elrod Center for Family and Community directs the Thanksgiving basket project which invites students to distribute baskets of food to area residents in need.

OBU School of Fine Arts presents 18th annual Festival of Christmas

Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts presents the 18th annual Festival of Christmas in Jones Performing Arts Center Dec. 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Inventor and entrepreneur returns to speak at his alma mater

Scott Bonge, inventor of the GoateeSaver, returned to his alma mater, Ouachita Baptist University, on Dec. 10 to speak to students and guests about his experiences developing his product and building his small businesses.

Freshman education class takes trip to Little Rock

Ouachita Baptist University’s freshman education seminar class took a field trip to Little Rock, Ark., Nov. 20 to visit the Capitol, the Clinton Library and Central High School.