Ouachita Stories

Ouachita honors three retirees with combined total of 70 years of service

Three retiring faculty and staff members with a combined total of more than 70 years of service to Ouachita Baptist University were honored during a recent campus retirement reception.

Ouachita honors 331 graduates, awards honorary doctorate to Larry Kircher

Celebrating Ouachita Baptist University’s 129th spring commencement on May 14, university officials conferred a total of 337 degrees on 331 graduates, including Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees as well as Ouachita’s first Associate of Arts degrees earned through the university’s Ouachita at New Life Church program.

Dr. Ben Sells unanimously elected 16th president of Ouachita Baptist University

Ushering in a new era of leadership at Ouachita Baptist University, trustees unanimously elected Dr. Ben R. Sells as Ouachita’s 16th president during a special called meeting April 7.

Ouachita trustees hear updates on presidential search and new degrees, name two emeriti faculty members

Sharing an update on Ouachita Baptist University’s presidential search process, search committee chairman Gene Whisenhunt told members of Ouachita’s Board of Trustees that the committee “is diligently seeking the right leader for this university at this time.”

Ouachita trustees elect five alumni as new board members

Five alumni of Ouachita Baptist University have been elected to the university’s Board of Trustees. The new board members succeed trustees who have completed their terms of service on the board.

Rachel Jones named director of career services at Ouachita

Rachel Jones has been named director of career services at Ouachita Baptist University effective Dec. 1. She succeeds Rachel Roberts who had served in that role since 2014.

Ouachita honors outstanding alumni serving in diverse fields

Halftime activities during the Ouachita Tigers’ 26-21 Homecoming victory over Harding University included honoring five Alumni Milestone Award winners as well as recognizing alumnus Rex Nelson, the radio voice of the Tigers for more than 30 years.

Ouachita faculty and staff honored for combined 775 years of service

Gathering for Ouachita Baptist University’s annual Faculty/Staff Banquet, the university recently honored 41 faculty and staff members with a combined total of 775 years of service to Ouachita.

Ouachita welcomes third largest incoming class in 15 years

Marking Ouachita Baptist University’s third largest group of new students in the past 15 years, including 31 Governor’s Distinguished Scholars, Ouachita welcomed a total of 1,531 students to classes this fall.

Three Ouachita students gain film experience as interns on "War Room"

How would you like to spend several weeks working on a film set? That’s exactly what three Ouachita mass communications majors had the opportunity to do this past summer.