Thirty students earn honors at NATS auditions
November 12, 2008Ten Ouachita Baptist University students were named finalists at the Southern Region National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) conference and auditions, held Nov. 6-8 at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La.
Naylor, renowned missionary surgeon, urges OBU students to impact world
November 11, 2008When Dr. Rebekah Naylor answered God’s call to missionary service in India more than 30 years ago, she faced a number of cultural and spiritual barriers. In addition to being a woman and a surgeon, she was a Westerner and a Christian – in a predominantly Hindu nation.
Tom Greer remembered in "Faith and the Arts" celebration
November 10, 2008Dr. Tom Greer, a longtime Ouachita Baptist University English professor, who died in 2006, is remembered by many former students and colleagues for his storytelling and his vigorous teaching style.
Ouachita Tigers beat rival Henderson State 43-36 in Battle of the Ravine
November 07, 2008Capping their first seven-win season since 1985 in grand fashion, the Ouachita Tigers defeated rival Henderson State University 43-36 Nov. 6 in the 82nd Battle of the Ravine.
Seven OBU professors receive Faculty Growth Plan Grants
November 06, 2008Seven Ouachita Baptist University professors received Faculty Growth Plan Grants this year to enhance their knowledge and instruction.
OBU Division of Music presents "The Pirates of Penzance"
November 05, 2008The School of Fine Arts Division of Music at Ouachita Baptist University will present William S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s opera in English “The Pirates of Penzance” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 20-22 and at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 23.
Baumgardner promoted to assistant to the director of campus safety
October 30, 2008Campus patrol officer Deryl Baumgardner, 55, was recently promoted to the position of lieutenant with the added title of assistant to the director of campus safety after three years of service to Ouachita Baptist University.
OBU Department of Theatre Arts presents "Is He Dead?"
October 28, 2008The Department of Theatre Arts in Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts will present Mark Twain’s “Is He Dead?” at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 30-Nov. 1 and Nov. 3 and at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 2.
Suzanne Spillyards named Ouachita development officer for NW Arkansas
October 27, 2008Suzanne Spillyards, a 2005 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, has been named a Ouachita development officer for Northwest Arkansas.
Ouachita hosts AETN College Forum
October 27, 2008Ouachita Baptist University hosted one of three AETN (Arkansas Educational Television Network) College Forums designed to engage college campuses in discussions about the upcoming elections.