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Ouachita celebrates graduates during record-setting Spring Commencement

May 15, 2025

Ouachita Baptist University honored a record-breaking graduating class in its 138th Spring Commencement ceremony on the front lawn of historic Cone-Bottoms Hall on Saturday, May 10.

Top winners at Academic Awards Ceremony
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Ouachita honors students at Academic Awards Ceremony

May 09, 2025

Ouachita 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.

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Ouachita to hold record-breaking Spring Commencement May 10

May 02, 2025

Ouachita Baptist University will hold its 138th spring commencement on Saturday, May 10, at 9 a.m. on the front lawn of historic Cone-Bottoms Hall. The ceremony will honor 442 graduates – the largest graduating class in the university’s history.

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Ouachita names Rachel Martinez 2025 Support Staff Member of the Year

April 25, 2025

Rachel 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.

Joel Allen presenting at 2025 Governor's Cup
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Ouachita seniors win first place at Governor's Cup Business Plan Competition

April 24, 2025

Ouachita Baptist University seniors Joel Allen and Jake Norman took home first-place honors at the 25th Annual ACC Capital Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition on April 16.

Berry Chapel at night
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Frightful Stillness of the Tomb

April 18, 2025

The Gospel of Matthew describes the death of Christ with incredible signs that are meant to draw our attention to something very important.

Scott Anderson, instructor of cybersecurity, with students
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Cybersecurity Q&A: Scott Anderson

February 12, 2025

Scott Anderson recently joined Ouachita’s faculty as an instructor of cybersecurity, a program launching in Fall 2025. I visited with Scott to learn more about cybersecurity and how Ouachita’s program will prepare students for careers in the industry.

Dr. Sara Hubbard
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Dr. Sara Hubbard elected SW Region chair of American Chemical Society

December 04, 2024

Dr. 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.

Ouachita receives HIRES grant for cybersecurity program
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Ouachita to launch cybersecurity program in Fall 2025

December 04, 2024

With faculty in place and grant funding secured for development costs and state-of-the-art equipment, Ouachita Baptist University will offer a Bachelor of Arts program in cybersecurity that will combine classroom instruction, hands-on lab work and business internships.

Dr. Nicole Porchia
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Ouachita names Dr. Nicole Porchia vice president for student development

December 03, 2024

Ouachita Baptist University will begin the Spring 2025 semester with a new vice president for student development, Dr. Nicole Porchia.

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