Ouachita Stories

Ouachita's Elrod Center honors more than 150 volunteers

Ouachita Baptist University’s Ben M. Elrod Center for Family & Community recognized more than 150 volunteers at its annual University Community Service Awards banquet in Walker Conference Center on Thursday, April 23.

Tiger Serve Day unites multiple generations in service

On April 11, over 655 Ouachita students and volunteers joined together to complete 88 projects for Tiger Serve Day. While anticipated by students and community members each semester, this one was extra special for Judy Duvall, director of the Ben M. Elrod Center for Family & Community.

Ouachita's Career & Calling to hold Spring Networking Expo

Ouachita Baptist University’s Office of Career & Calling will host its annual Spring Networking Expo at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, in Walker Conference Center.

Shell EVP Christopher Rice encourages business students to build lives of impact

Christopher Rice, an executive vice president at Shell, challenged students to pursue purpose over ambition during the 33rd annual Business Administration Day luncheon hosted by Ouachita Baptist University’s Frank D. Hickingbotham School of Business on Friday, March 6.

Hannah Goodrum crowned Ouachita's 2025 Homecoming Queen

Hannah Goodrum, a senior biology major from Arkadelphia, Arkansas, was crowned Ouachita Baptist University’s 2025 Homecoming Queen during a pregame ceremony at Cliff Harris Stadium on Saturday, October 4.

Tiger Serve Day: A legacy of service

For over 20 years, Barbara Schleiff has been a part of Ouachita Baptist University’s Tiger Serve Day. In that time, Tiger Serve Day teams — specifically the school’s Campus Ministries team — have served her while benefiting from her stories, wisdom and hospitality.

Ouachita dedicates Larry Grayson Worship Studies Suite

Ouachita Baptist University’s new worship studies facilities in Mabee Fine Arts Center have been named in honor of Larry Grayson, instructor and chair of the university’s Department of Worship Studies. The suite, which includes a lab-style worship space and a multipurpose lobby area, was officially dedicated in a ceremony on April 24.

God gave the growth

Each year, we select a phrase from these statements to serve as our annual theme. "Intellectual and Spiritual Growth" has been this year's theme. It seems fitting, then, to reflect one final time on what "intellectual and spiritual growth" means.