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Dennis Wilkins (center), seen here with his wife, Marsha, was presented with the ABSC Associational Missionary of the Year award by Ouachita Baptist University President Ben Sells (left).
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Wilkins honored as ABSC Associational Missionary of the Year

March 05, 2019

Dennis Wilkins was named this year’s Associational Missionary of the Year during the Arkansas Baptist State Convention’s (ABSC) annual Associational Missionaries’ Workshop, which was held Feb. 25-27 at Mount Magazine State Park.

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Six tips as you search for private scholarships

March 05, 2019

You may have applied to college, made a visit to campus and thought about what you want to study, but now reality is setting in – you need to figure out how to pay for college. At Ouachita, once you are accepted and have submitted your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you will receive a financial aid award letter that shows your scholarships, grants and available loans that will help you cover the costs of college.

Ouachita hosted the 2019 Arkansas National Association of Teachers of Singing competition (NATS) Feb. 22-23 and earned 18 finalist honors. Six Ouachita students received first place honors.
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Ouachita hosts 2019 state NATS competition, receives 18 finalist awards

March 04, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University hosted the 2019 Arkansas National Association of Teachers of Singing competition (NATS) Feb. 22-23 on Ouachita’s campus. Ouachita students earned 18 finalist honors, with six students receiving first place honors.

Ouachita Wind Ensemble to present spring concert March 4.
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Ouachita Wind Ensemble to present spring concert March 4

March 04, 2019

The Ouachita Baptist University Wind Ensemble will present its spring concert on Monday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Jones Performing Arts Center on Ouachita’s campus.

Ouachita’s Elrod Center for Family and Community celebrates 22 years of service, honors namesakes.
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Ouachita's Elrod Center for Family and Community celebrates 22 years of service, honors namesakes

March 01, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University’s Ben M. Elrod Center for Family and Community hosted its annual Elrod Family Foundation board meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 13, and celebrated 22 years of both the center and foundation.

Ouachita’s 2019 Issues in Christian Counseling Conference discusses family issues.
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Ouachita's 2019 Issues in Christian Counseling Conference discusses family issues

March 01, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University’s Pruet School of Christian Studies hosted the ninth annual Conference on Issues in Christian Counseling on Friday, Feb. 22, on Ouachita’s campus.

Ouachita to host instrumental soloists Ashburn and Hernández as part of Guest Artist Series, March 11.
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Ouachita to host instrumental soloists Ashburn and Hernández as part of Guest Artist Series, March 11

March 01, 2019

Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host soloists John Ashburn and Iván Hernández in concert on Monday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. in McBeth Recital Hall.

Sean and friends
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From culture to culture: Study abroad has taught me what we have in common

February 27, 2019

Ouachita, which many of us affectionately call “the bubble,” is its own world and culture, of sorts. Many of us come from different backgrounds, states and even countries, but we can relate because we are studying for the same CORE classes, practicing for Tiger Tunes and standing out in the cold to cheer for the tigers during Battle of the Ravine.

Meagan Woodard and Hannah Hart
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Freshman dorm perks: It's not where you live, but who you live with

February 27, 2019

If you’re like me, the idea of living in a building with lots of tiny rooms that are full of random young women (we’re not girls anymore) who’ve just been released into adulthood isn’t very appealing. Yet, here I am, a junior, thinking back to all the fond memories I made living in Frances Crawford West my freshman year at Ouachita.

The winners of the 2019 Shambarger Competition for Singers are (from left) Melodie DuBose – honorable mention, Michaela Finley – fourth place, Zachary Myers – third place, Clay Mobley – second place, and Micah Brooks – first place.
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Micah Brooks wins Ouachita's 2019 Shambarger Competition for Singers

February 27, 2019

Micah Brooks, a senior musical theatre major from Rockwall, Texas, won first place in Ouachita Baptist University’s 21st annual Mary Shambarger Competition for Singers on Tuesday, Feb. 19.

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