Community service celebrated at awards banquet
May 27, 2025Volunteers serving through Ouachita Baptist University’s Ben M. Elrod Center for Family & Community were celebrated at the center’s annual University Community Service Awards banquet in Walker Conference Center on Tuesday, April 15.
Ouachita honors students at Academic Awards Ceremony
May 09, 2025Ouachita Baptist University recognized students’ achievements in the classroom and beyond during its annual Academic Awards Ceremony at Jones Performing Arts Center on Friday, May 2.
Ouachita names Rachel Martinez 2025 Support Staff Member of the Year
April 25, 2025Rachel Martinez, office manager for Riley-Hickingbotham Library at Ouachita Baptist University, was honored as the university's 2025 Support Staff Member of the Year. Martinez received the award from Ouachita President Dr. Ben Sells during the annual Support Staff Outing held on April 16.
Hamilton named president of Arkansas Academy of Science
February 24, 2025The J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences at Ouachita Baptist University has a long track record of quality professors, students and accolades. Dr. Sharon Hamilton, associate chemistry professor and holder of the E.A. Provine Chair of Chemistry, is no exception. Adding to her many accomplishments, Hamilton has been named president of the Arkansas Academy of Science, which serves as a way for scientists across the state to communicate with one another, share the work they are doing and promote science statewide.
Dr. Sara Hubbard elected SW Region chair of American Chemical Society
December 04, 2024Dr. Sara Hubbard, professor of chemistry and holder of the Nell I. Mondy Chair of Chemistry in the Patterson School of Natural Sciences at Ouachita Baptist University, has been elected chair of the Southwest Region of the American Chemical Society.
Batson honored by Chamber of Commerce
May 10, 2024Arkadelphia native Blaise Batson, a freshman communications & media and political science double major, received the President’s Accomplished Youth Award from the Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance and Area Chamber of Commerce. Batson was presented her award during the 2024 Arkadelphia Alliance and Chamber Annual Banquet, held Thursday, April 11, in the Garrison Center Grand Ballroom at Henderson State University.
Barnes' composition performed at national conference
February 21, 2024A composition by Ouachita Baptist University student Jenna Barnes was presented at the 66th College Music Society National Conference held Oct. 26-28 in Miami, Fla. Barnes is a senior music industry major from Sheridan, Ark.
Dr. Lei Cai inducted into Steinway Teacher Hall of Fame
December 08, 2023Dr. Lei Cai, professor of piano in the Division of Music in Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Performing Arts, has been inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame. He was recognized during a ceremony held at the historic Steinway piano factory in New York City in October.
Ouachita names 40 students to Who's Who
June 20, 2023Forty students at Ouachita Baptist University have been named to the latest edition of Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities.
Ouachita senior Rebekah Wendt presents research at ACS national meeting
May 17, 2023During the American Chemical Society national meeting, held March 26-30 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Ouachita senior Rebekah Wendt presented findings based on her research using polymers to prepare core-shell nanofibers.