Ouachita graduates, faculty and families gather on Cone-Bottoms lawn for Spring Commencement
May 15, 2026Ouachita Baptist University honored 432 graduates during its 139th Spring Commencement ceremony on the front lawn of historic Cone-Bottoms Hall on Saturday, May 9.
Ouachita's nursing program earns renewed accreditation from ACEN
May 12, 2026Ouachita Baptist University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has received continuing accreditation status for the next seven years from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
White, Beene and Clark receive top honors at Ouachita's Academic Awards Ceremony
May 06, 2026Ouachita Baptist University recognized student achievement in the classroom and beyond at its annual Academic Awards Ceremony in Jones Performing Arts Center on Friday, May 1.
Ouachita to hold Spring Commencement on May 9
April 28, 2026Ouachita Baptist University will hold its 139th Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 9, at 9 a.m. in front of historic Cone-Bottoms Hall.
Ouachita names Dr. Tim Knight vice president for academic affairs
April 22, 2026Ouachita Baptist University has named a new chief academic officer, Dr. Tim Knight, who will become vice president for academic affairs effective June 1, 2026. Ouachita President Ben Sells announced the appointment to the campus community earlier this semester.
Ouachita history students present at state, national events
February 23, 2026In recent months, students from the Department of History in Ouachita’s Sutton School of Social Sciences have showcased their work at both statewide and national events.
Ouachita reports Spring '26 enrollment, led by 50% increase in graduate students
February 11, 2026Ouachita Baptist University has announced its Spring 2026 enrollment of 1,822 students, reflecting continued momentum in graduate programs and strong undergraduate retention.
Ouachita records highest enrollment in history
September 11, 2025Ouachita Baptist University has announced its Fall 2025 enrollment of 1889 students, breaking the previous record set in 1966. The historic total reflects a 10% increase in new undergraduates and a 35% increase in all graduate students since last year.
Ouachita welcomes 15 new faculty to campus
September 04, 2025Ouachita Baptist University welcomed 15 new faculty members in 2025 to its undergraduate and graduate programs. The group participated in an orientation on campus Aug. 5-6. Led by the university’s Office of Academic Affairs, the event introduced them to the community and departments on campus.
When I joined Dr. Kevin Cornelius’ watermelon research project in the summer of 2023, I had no idea how many watermelons I’d end up thumping, testing, tracking and tasting over the next few months.