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Over 400 students and educators attend high school sports media conference at Ouachita

December 03, 2025

The Ouachita Sports Digital Network at Ouachita Baptist University welcomed over 400 high school students and teachers to campus on Nov. 12 for its fourth annual OSDN High School Sports Media Conference.

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The Other Tiger

November 14, 2025

Battle of the Ravine Week is back in Arkadelphia, meaning Ouachita’s attention has once again turned to the Tiger statue in the middle of campus. Mere feet away, however, there is another Tiger with almost as long a history on campus.

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Keeping Kids Safe in the Digital World: What Every Parent Should Know

October 30, 2025

Since October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to talk about something that matters to all of us: keeping our kids safe online.

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Ouachita welcomes 15 new faculty to campus

September 04, 2025

Ouachita 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.

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Bill Vining Sr. remembered for excellence, leadership on and off the court

August 20, 2025

Bill Vining Sr., Ouachita Baptist University’s all-time winningest basketball coach and the longest-serving athletic director in school history, died Aug. 15, 2025, at 95 years old. He is remembered for his achievements as well as his unmatched spirit and love for Ouachita.

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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.

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Ouachita honors students with academic awards

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.

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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.

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