Faculty profile: Mary Chung & Carlos Feller, Developing more than skills
May 15, 2019It has been quite a journey – spanning three continents – that has brought Drs. Mary Chung and Carlos Feller to Ouachita. Mary grew up in South Korea – the daughter of a pastor. While Mary dreamed of someday being a missionary, her father passed away when she was young, and her mother continued toward their family dream of serving as missionaries.
Alumni profile: Mitch Bettis ('90) Problem-solver, people-builder
May 15, 2019In seventh grade, Mitch Bettis discovered the world of publications as a paper boy for Arkadelphia’s newspaper, the Siftings-Herald. “I loved everything about it,” Bettis said. “I loved the fact that, a couple of hours ago, there was nothing. Now, there were words and photos; it was a tangible product.” As president and CEO of Arkansas Business Publishing Group (ABPG) in Little Rock, Bettis directs the creation and sales efforts of more than 30 of Arkansas’ top weekly, monthly, semiannual and annual publications.
Alumni profile: Lt. Col. Naomi Mercer ('94) Building empathy
May 15, 2019When Lt. Col. Naomi Mercer was a member of ROTC during her college days, she never envisioned a career that would lead her to teaching at West Point, educating women in Iraq and developing human resource strategy at the Pentagon. Mercer’s work has impacted individuals at home and abroad. She recently was awarded the Legion Merit Award after retiring from a 25-year career in the Army.
Ouachita honors 345 graduates during 132nd spring commencement
May 14, 2019Ouachita Baptist University celebrated 345 graduates during its 132nd spring commencement on Saturday, May 11, with university officials conferring Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Associate of Arts degrees.
Ouachita's Academic Awards Banquet honors student achievements
May 14, 2019Ouachita Baptist University recently honored students at its 2019 Academic Awards Banquet. The event recognized various academic and leadership achievements by students throughout the 2018-2019 academic year.
Melissa Lee wins Ouachita's 2019 Virginia Queen piano competition
May 13, 2019Melissa Lee, a sophomore music major from Singapore, won first place in Ouachita Baptist University’s 2019 Virginia Queen Piano Competition on May 3.
Alumni profile: Bonita Watts, creator of the famous McDonald's apple pie
May 13, 2019Surely, at one time or another, you’ve walked into a McDonald’s restaurant and smelled the delicious aroma of apples and cinnamon, causing you to give in and order that tasty apple pie in a box. But did you know that without Ouachita alumna Bonita Watts (’62), you may have never tasted those tasty pies?
Focus on graduates, not speakers
May 10, 2019I love the pomp and circumstance that marks commencement. It’s the most important, picture-perfect day in the life of a university. And as a president, it’s a great honor to present a diploma, shake hands and congratulate each graduate.
Ouachita Baptist University’s annual Stepping Up for Ouachita luncheon is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year in its efforts to raise scholarships for female Ouachita students.
Teaching science meets Doctor Who
May 09, 2019In March, the Patterson School of Natural Sciences hosted an event for local fourth through sixth grade girls called Girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). The Saturday event was led by our class, Science for Elementary Teachers, and was an awesome chance for us to engage girls in the community and to help them feel empowered in male-dominated STEM fields.