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On Saturday, Sept. 21, Ouachita students, faculty and staff will serve the community for Tiger Serve Day.
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Ouachita's Elrod Center to host Fall 2019 Tiger Serve Day on Sept. 21

September 10, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University’s Elrod Center for Family and Community will host Tiger Serve Day on Saturday, Sept. 21. The semi-annual campus-wide service initiative is held every semester.

Kathryn in coffee shop
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4 tips for starting a zero waste lifestyle

September 09, 2019

Most beginner guides for going zero waste are full of simple swaps, but there’s so much more to zero waste living than replacing your household items. Don’t get me wrong, I love swaps, too, but I think the tips below are the four most important tips I can give you for going zero waste. They’re essentially the building block of zero waste, minimalism and eco-friendly living.

 Ouachita continues to grow residential enrollment, with largest campus community since 2012
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Ouachita continues to grow residential enrollment, with largest campus community since 2012

September 09, 2019

The 2019 fall semester marks the third consecutive year of growth in residential undergraduate enrollment at Ouachita Baptist University increasing from 1,492 to 1,506 since last fall.

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Betty Jo Grant, wife of Ouachita President Emeritus Daniel Grant, remembered for life of service

September 08, 2019

Betty Jo Grant, who served 18 years as First Lady of Ouachita Baptist University, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 7, at age 92. She is survived by her husband of 72 years.

Ben Sells speaks on-stage during chapel
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Intellectual and spiritual growth

September 03, 2019

At Ouachita, we have fun and don’t take ourselves too seriously. But we’re serious about intellectual and spiritual growth, and I want to spend a few moments introducing this year’s theme.

Tripp and Talley tiger mascots
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Ouachita's favorite mascots

September 03, 2019

Tripp and Talley are well-known faces around the Ouachita campus. They are Ouachita athletics’ most spirited fans and are loved by many. Have you ever wondered the history behind our furry friends?

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Eleven Ouachita students published in Assayers 28

September 03, 2019

Eleven Ouachita student essays were chosen by Ouachita Baptist University’s Department of Language and Literature for publication in Assayers, the department’s annual publication.

Cellist Alexander Hersh, a first prize winner of the national 2019 Young Artist Competition, will perform at Ouachita on Monday, Sept. 16, in McBeth Recital Hall.
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Ouachita to host Young Artist Competition winner Alexander Hersh Sept. 16

September 03, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host cellist and Young Artist Competition winner Alexander Hersh on Monday, Sept. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in McBeth Recital Hall.

Phoebe smiling
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Overcommitted and overwhelmed

August 26, 2019

Involvement is good – scratch that – involvement is great, and one of my personal favorite things about Ouachita Baptist University. There is something out there for everyone! My mistake was taking that as, “I am the someone for everything.” Ha, nope.

Students walk across Ouachita's campus
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A prayer for wisdom in the back-to-school rush

August 22, 2019

As I write this, I’m looking through my newsfeed and seeing all the “first day of school” pictures. It wasn’t so long ago that I was posting these same photos. I love hearing the moms share how their kids responded to a new classroom, new friends, a new teacher and maybe even a new school. These transitions can cause our hearts to be anxious as we anticipate all the obstacles our child/children may encounter or needs they may have.

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