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Ouachita’s Patterson Summer Research Program sees record student participation, recognition
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Ouachita's Patterson Summer Research Program sees record student participation, recognition

August 20, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University’s J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences had a record number of 28 students conducting faculty-advised research during summer break through its Patterson Summer Research Program.

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Ouachita's Ben Utter among 22 faculty nationwide to attend NetVUE seminar on vocation

August 20, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University’s Dr. Ben Utter, assistant professor of English, represented Ouachita faculty at the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education’s (NetVUE) “Teaching Vocational Exploration” seminar held this summer in Chicago.

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Leaving them to the Lord: Dropping off your freshman at college

August 16, 2019

As we neared the time for my oldest son Blake to leave for Ouachita, I began to ask God to give me peace and direction on being a mom – my most loved and highest calling – 100 miles away. What would it look like? How was I to be his mom without seeing him at the breakfast table, walking by his room and praying over him while he slept, hearing “Mom” 100 times a day, watching every hole of golf he ever played?

Ouachita student waves from football stands
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TWIRP, Tunes, Dr. Jack? Decoding everyday Ouachita life #askingforafriend

August 13, 2019

We know you have questions about life in general at Ouachita. So, we’ve put together some common questions and answers to give it to you straight. You’ll start-off your freshman year with a few nuggets of knowledge to navigate this new world of Ouachita, complete with it’s own distinct culture and lingo – with no need to ask for your friends.

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Behind the names: Cone-Bottoms Hall

August 13, 2019

Sitting squarely behind a carpet of grass that some call “Ouachita’s front lawn” and shaded by oaks and loblolly pine trees is historic Cone-Bottoms Hall, a landmark of campus since it was built in 1923.

Ouachita students cheer in the stands of Cliff Harris Stadium
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Besides having a name that's hard to pronounce, what makes Ouachita different? #askingforafriend

August 09, 2019

So you’ve heard of us – Ouachita Baptist University? Great! We are a leading liberal arts university and ranked nationally among “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes magazines. But you might wonder, “So what makes Ouachita different?” Here are a few commonly asked questions about Ouachita, along with the answers. No need to ask for your friends!

The Ouachita Student Foundation (OSF) earned the recognition of Outstanding Student Advancement Organization at the 2019 CASE ASAP national conference, held Aug. 1-3 in Baltimore. (From left) OSF director Jon Merryman and student leadership Mason Woolbright, Selby Tucker and Addy Goodman were present to accept the award.
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Ouachita Student Foundation named national Outstanding Student Advancement Organization by CASE ASAP

August 09, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University’s Ouachita Student Foundation (OSF) was named one of three Outstanding Student Advancement Organizations in the nation by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Affiliated Student Advancement Programs (ASAP).

 Ouachita will get the fall semester started with Spotlight on Arkadelphia.
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Ouachita's annual Spotlight on Arkadelphia set for Aug. 20

August 07, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University will host its annual Spotlight on Arkadelphia community showcase on Tuesday, Aug. 20, the first day of the 2019 fall semester.

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Ouachita's Cross Brandon participates in Broadway Winds summer program in New York

August 07, 2019

Cross Brandon, a sophomore instrumental music education major from Little Rock, Ark., was one of 10 participants from around the country selected to study in the Broadway Winds intensive program.

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Freshman Move-In Day: Advice for parents

August 06, 2019

Before moving my oldest child to Ouachita, we thoroughly studied the housing information on the website and analyzed the floor plan, feeling pretty proud of ourselves for our preparedness. While the day did not go entirely as we had envisioned, moving in child #2 at Ouachita went more smoothly as we had learned a few things along the way.

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