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Addie Woods
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The journey to graduation

November 04, 2023

This year marks my fourth and final year of college. It seems just like yesterday I was walking up the stairs of Francis Crawford Hall, too many bags in hand, to embark on my educational journey.

An early photo of Cone-Bottoms Hall at Ouachita Baptist University
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The Legend of the Lady in Black: 100 years later

October 31, 2023

As Cone-Bottoms Hall celebrates its centennial birthday, stories arise that were passed down from generation to generation surrounding the iconic building on campus. One urban legend follows the story of Jane and her mysterious death.

Proposed track & field complex at Ouachita Baptist University
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Ouachita to begin construction on track & field complex

October 30, 2023

Ouachita Baptist University will begin construction on an NCAA-compliant track & field complex to serve as a home venue for its thriving cross country and track & field teams. Scheduled to be completed by Summer 2024, the complex will occupy land on the north side of campus adjacent to the cross country course and along the Ouachita River.

53rd Tiger Serve Day at Ouachita Baptist University
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Ouachita's Elrod Center hosts 53rd Tiger Serve Day

October 18, 2023

Ouachita Baptist University’s Ben M. Elrod Center for Family & Community held its 53rd Tiger Serve Day on Saturday, Sept. 23. More than 800 Ouachita students, faculty and staff completed 83 projects at area homes, non-profits, churches and designated trash pickup sites across Arkadelphia and DeGray Lake.

Dr. Ben Sells delivers a Convocation address at Ouachita Baptist University
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I believe, help my unbelief

October 12, 2023

With Convocation, we formally bring together new and returning students with faculty and staff to begin the 138th year of Ouachita Baptist University.

Dr. Johnny Wink
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Ouachita's Dr. Johnny Wink to be honored for 50 years of service

September 15, 2023

The Department of Language & Literature at Ouachita Baptist University will honor Dr. Johnny Wink, Betty Burton Peck Professor of English, during a campus reception Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 6:30-8 p.m. in McClellan Hall’s Green-Blevins Rotunda. Open to the public, the party will begin with a brief ceremony to be followed by an informal gathering celebrating Wink’s 50 years on the Ouachita faculty.

Muses Creative Artistry Project to perform in McBeth Recital Hall at Ouachita Baptist University
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Ouachita's School of Performing Arts to host Muses Creative Artistry Project

September 11, 2023

Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Performing Arts presents the Muses Creative Artistry Project in concert Thursday, Sept. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Mabee Fine Arts Center’s McBeth Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

Ouachita Choirs Worship Concert at Ouachita Baptist University
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Ouachita's School of Performing Arts presents worship concert Sept. 12

September 11, 2023

The Division of Music in Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Performing Arts presents the Ouachita Choirs Worship Concert on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 6:30 p.m. on the front steps of Evans Student Center. A relatively new event for Ouachita, the performance is a time for music students to lead the student body in contemporary choral worship.

Cellist Leland Ko
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Ouachita's School of Performing Arts to host Leland Ko in concert Sept. 11

September 09, 2023

Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music in the School of Performing Arts will host cellist Leland Ko in concert Monday, Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Mabee Fine Arts Center’s McBeth Recital Hall. Ko’s performance is part of Ouachita’s Guest Artist Series and the National Federation of Music Clubs Young Artist program. The concert is free and open to the public.

Ouachita Baptist University
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Ouachita's Fall 2023 enrollment highest in 57 years

September 07, 2023

Ouachita Baptist University has reported its highest enrollment in 57 years, with a Fall 2023 headcount of 1,815.

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