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How "small" made a big difference in my academic career

December 21, 2018

Deciding where you want to go to college by weighing what each school offers can be difficult – especially if you aren’t sure if you would benefit more in your studies by attending a big school or a small school. Going to a school of Ouachita’s size for my education has had some major advantages.

The annual McBeth Concerto Competition features students’ instrumental performances. Pictured (from left) are third place winner Morgan Taylor, sponsor of the competition Mrs. Mary McBeth, first place winner Richie Blosch and second place winner Sierra Westberg.
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Richie Blosch named winner of Ouachita's 2018 McBeth Concerto Competition

December 17, 2018

Ouachita Baptist University junior Richie Blosch was named this year’s winner of the W. Francis and Mary McBeth Wind and Percussion Concerto Competition on Dec. 7.

Cole Jester wins 10th annual Ouachita Business Plan Competition.
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Cole Jester wins 10th annual Ouachita Business Plan Competition

December 07, 2018

Ouachita Baptist University’s Hickingbotham School of Business hosted its 10th annual Business Plan Competition on Dec. 5. Cole Jester, a senior Christian studies/biblical studies major from Benton, Ark., placed first in the competition with his business plan for Bone Dri and received a $4,000 cash prize.

Ouachita’s One-Act Play Festival to feature plays by Tennessee Williams.
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Ouachita's One-Act Play Festival to feature plays by Tennessee Williams

December 04, 2018

Ouachita Baptist University’s Department of Theatre Arts will host its annual student-directed One-Act Play Festival on Thursday, Dec. 6, and Friday, Dec. 7. The performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public.

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Behind the names: Flippen and Perrin may not be who you think

December 04, 2018

It might be surprising to learn that the residence hall that has housed Ouachita freshman men for the past 10 years does not actually bear the names of two men or even one, but of a lady: Mrs. Jane Conger Flippen Perrin.

Ouachita to present 22nd annual Service of Lessons and Carols on Dec. 4.
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Ouachita to present 22nd annual Service of Lessons and Carols on Dec. 4

November 30, 2018

Ouachita Baptist University will present its annual Service of Lessons and Carols on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Ouachita’s McBeth Recital Hall in Mabee Fine Arts Center.

Dr. Steven Garber presents lecture “Meaningful Work for the Common Good” at Ouachita.
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Dr. Steven Garber presents lecture "Meaningful Work for the Common Good" at Ouachita

November 30, 2018

Ouachita students, faculty and Arkadelphia community members gathered on Thursday, Nov. 1, at Ouachita Baptist University, where Dr. Steven Garber presented a guest lecture titled “Meaningful Work for the Common Good.”

Ouachita’s 13th annual Concerto Competition to be held Dec. 7.
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Ouachita's 13th annual Concerto Competition to be held Dec. 7

November 30, 2018

Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will host the annual W. Francis and Mary McBeth Ouachita Wind and Percussion Concerto Competition on Friday, Dec. 7.

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Beating the test anxiety bully

November 27, 2018

No one likes a bully, and this one is twisting your stomach in knots, splotching your neck with hives and leaving your palms dripping with sweat. You’ve about chewed your pencil in half trying to fight him off, but to no avail. The jerk won’t budge.

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