Raising scientists: Patterson School students benefit from undergraduate research
August 31, 2020Research is a defining aspect of a science education, and Ouachita Baptist University’s J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences encourages its students to gain research experience at the undergraduate level in a variety of ways. Looking back on my own research experiences, I have great appreciation for the opportunities I had through the Patterson School.
Convocation Chapel 2020: Reasoned engagement with the world
August 26, 2020By the end of this academic year, and certainly by the time students graduate, Ouachita intends to prepare them to be better – to be more skilled – in their reasoned engagement with the world. Dr. Sells addressed, "What is reasoned engagement with the world?" in Convocation Chapel on August 25.
Ouachita Baptist University’s J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences Summer Research Program celebrated 20 years of student research this year with 26 students and 12 participating faculty members.
20 COVID-friendly activities to try this semester
August 21, 2020Now that you’re back on campus, it may be tough to reimagine your go-to activities and hanging out with your friends physically-distanced. So, let’s start fresh and change our perspective! Here are some activities and hobbies that you may have never done while a Ouachita student.
Rethinking student life: Virtual ideas to keep it social
August 21, 2020If you think you’ve already done everything you could possibly do for fun using technology, here are a few suggestions you might not have tried yet.
87 things to do in the Diamond Lakes Region
August 20, 2020The following information and activities are suggested for the Diamond Lakes Region (Arkadelphia, Malvern, Hot Springs, Glenwood, Murfreesboro). There is way more to do than you knew! As many of these were suggested before COVID-19, research online or call ahead before you leave home.
Thirty-two Ouachita students named to Who's Who
August 18, 2020Thirty-two students from Ouachita Baptist University will be included in the latest edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
A survey of Ouachita faculty and staff's watch lists: TV shows and more
August 04, 2020While you probably have exhausted Netflix and other streaming services during quarantine, there might be a few movies and shows you still have left to check out! We asked Ouachita’s faculty and staff to share a few of their favorites.
Ouachita hires Shepherd in full-time role to support students, faculty and staff of color
August 03, 2020Dr. Ben Sells, president of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, announced today that Dr. Lewis Shepherd, Jr., will join the school’s executive leadership team as special assistant to the president.
Tiger for Life Podcast: Barrett Baber ('02), Singing and songwriting online during COVID-19
August 03, 2020On this episode of the Tiger For Life podcast, alumnus Barrett Baber ('02) shares about performing and songwriting during the pandemic, his experience on "The Voice" and Ouachita memories including being a Tiger Tunes host and surviving the crash of American Airlines flight 1420. Barrett also performs one of the most recent songs he's written entitled "No Man's Land."