When I was 14 years old, I knew I had to go to a place that I had only just heard of: Ouachita Baptist University. Over the course of a summer, I realized I felt called to go into ministry. I only knew a few others who shared my call, and each one of them desired to go to “OBU.”…read more →
Previously published in the 2018 Ouachitonian yearbook. After 26 years of dedicated service, unconditional Tiger love and living their lives on campus, Phil and Shirley Hardin retired together from their respective positions at Ouachita. Phil finished his Ouachita career serving as the assistant to the president, and Shirley as the assistant registrar. The family retired from the university as an iconic…read more →
I love traveling and, in college, many of us will get the chance to do so. Over the years and during my travels both national and abroad, I have learned some hard lessons. Here are some tips and things I’ve learned so you can know before you go. 1. Look at electrical adaptors and surge protection for where you are…read more →
Summer and Christmas breaks are often seasons when college students have lots of free time. After a busy semester or school year, it can be full of sleep, friends, family, Netflix and home-cooked meals. True rest, reflection and growth can also be a part of the break. We asked a few faculty and staff members to share ideas about how…read more →
Last week I gave you a few tips to make the most of the summer leading up to your senior year of high school – including getting organized about private scholarship applications. These can be a huge help in paying for your college of choice, but they are often competitive. We recommend students apply for 5-10 scholarships a week throughout…read more →
Previously published in the 2018 Ouachitonian yearbook. The last time Denis Sullins was on campus was in 1973. He was here for one semester before leaving, partly for financial reasons and partly because he did not feel ready for college. Then he got caught up in life, marriage, kids and a job, and college seemed like a thing of the past….read more →
The first few weeks as a freshman set the tone for the rest of your college career. Who you meet, the experiences you have and the emotions you feel during this transition to college are moments you will remember the rest of your life. Ouachita understands how critical it is to help freshman adapt to the new college lifestyle. So…read more →
It’s the summer after your junior year, and you cannot wait for senior year to get here! However, it’s easy in all that excitement to pass by what can be the most powerful tool in your belt for securing your top college choice: THE SUMMER! I know there’s a lot going on in these months you have off, but you…read more →
Previously published in the 2018 Ouachitonian yearbook. A landlocked country located in southern Africa between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers, the country of Zimbabwe is home to over 13 million people. At the center of all this activity, the city of Harare stands proud as the capital and is the former home to Tinashe Chigede, a senior accounting major from Tulsa,…read more →
New graduates, I’m here to tell you about the “real world.” It’s a place I wouldn’t often recommend to others, but we all have to grow into it at some point. “Adulting” is a journey we have to take. I remember those last few weeks before graduation so well! They felt like magic to me – all my favorite people,…read more →
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