Press Releases from 2019
Ouachita to host ninth annual Conference on Issues in Christian Counseling, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita’s Carl Goodson Honors Program awards grant recipients, inducts new members, Abby Turner and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita’s Chris Mortenson authors Civil War biography of general Lew Wallace, Rachel Moreno and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita’s Wind Ensemble recognized for musical achievement by College Band Directors National Association, Phoebe Huff and Ouachita News Bureau
Saunders to present senior recital at Ouachita Feb. 20, Rachel Moreno and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita’s Muse Project to bring unique theatrical forms to Verser stage, Mercedes Mata and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita’s Jazz Band to present spring concert Feb. 25, Katelyn Myers and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita to host 21st annual Shambarger Competition for Singers Feb. 19, Tiffany Lee and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita hosts speaker Trillia Newbell and other February campus events to observe Black History Month, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita to host “Beloved Community” art exhibit Feb. 11-28 observing Black History Month, Rachel Moreno and Ouachita News Bureau
Julie Williams crowned Miss OBU 2019, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita to host 2019 International Food Festival on Feb. 19, Ashly Stracener and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita student Catie Shirley receives national American Chemical Society Leadership Award, Abby Turner and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita’s Susan Hurst selected for position on U.S. Department of Education committee, Rachel Moreno and Ouachita News Bureau
U.S. Navy Band Tour to perform at Ouachita March 14, 2019, Rachel Gaddis and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita to host 52nd Miss OBU Scholarship Pageant Feb. 2, 2019, Tiffany Lee
Ouachita announces students named to Fall 2018 Dean’s List, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita announces students named to Fall 2018 President’s List, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita partners with Securities Training Corporation to better prepare finance majors, Ouachita News Bureau
$800,000 gift provides artificial turf for Ouachita’s Cliff Harris Stadium, Ouachita News Bureau
Christian recording artist Allen Asbury to present concert at Ouachita Jan. 29, Rachel Bruton and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita's Chung and Feller appear as guest artists at international music and opera festival, Rachel Moreno and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita reports 99% placement rate for most recent graduating class, Ouachita News Bureau
Press Releases from 2018
Richie Blosch named winner of Ouachita’s 2018 McBeth Concerto Competition, Brooke Woessner and Ouachita News Bureau
Cole Jester wins 10th annual Ouachita Business Plan Competition, Rachel Moreno Moreno and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita’s 13th annual Concerto Competition to be held Dec. 7, Rachel Moreno and Ouachita News Bureau
Dr. Steven Garber presents lecture “Meaningful Work for the Common Good” at Ouachita, Rachel Bruton and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita to present 22nd annual Service of Lessons and Carols on Dec. 4, Meagan Woodard and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita’s 13th annual Concerto Competition to be held Dec. 7, Rachel Moreno and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita Baptist University’s Stepping Up for Ouachita luncheon honors Cathryn Berryman, Rachel Moreno and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita offers after-school, community steel band program to Peake Elementary School students, Tiffany Lee and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita’s steel drum bands to present concert Dec. 3, Meagan Woodard and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita’s Ryan Lewis honored as guest artist during American Liszt Society Conference, Phoebe Huff and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita vocal studies students earn eleven finalist honors in Southern Region NATS auditions, Rachel Bruton and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita Baptist University and Arkadelphia elementary students to present Honor Choir concert Nov. 17, Brooke Woessner and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita to present A Festival of Christmas Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, Brooke Woessner and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita’s director of recreational life earns notable climbing certification, Rachel Bruton and Ouachita News Bureau
Blocker to present senior voice recital at Ouachita Nov. 16, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita Baptist receives $1 million unrestricted gift, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita Percussion Ensemble to present concert Nov. 19, Meagan Woodard and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita Music Students chosen to Sing and Study in Italy, Rachel Bruton and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita Wind Ensemble to present fall concert on Nov. 12, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita and Henderson State’s theatre departments to co-produce “Sense and Sensibility” the week of Battle of the Ravine, Tiffany Lee and Ouachita News Bureau
Dr. Steven Garber to present lecture “Meaningful Work for the Common Good” Nov. 1 at Ouachita, Ouachita News Bureau
New possibilities: Alliance tackles nursing shortage, Ben Sells
Ouachita Opera Theatre to present opera “The Old Maid and the Thief” Nov. 1-4, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita Jazz Band to present concert Nov. 5, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita’s Wind Ensemble performance featured on composer David Maslanka’s website, Rachel Bruton and Ouachita News Bureau
Highlands Duo to perform Baroque period pieces at Ouachita Oct. 25, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita receives second recognition from the American College of Sports Medicine, Ouachita News Bureau
Scott to present senior recital at Ouachita October 23, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita Department of Communications & Marketing honored at ARCom Awards, Rachel Bruton and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita hosts Beverly Buys’ “Traces That Remain” exhibit through Nov. 16, Ouachita News Bureau
Cathryn Berryman to be honored Nov. 16 at Stepping Up for Ouachita, Stephanie Bell and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita names 2018 Alumni Milestone Award recipients, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita Baptist University receives $500,000 National Science Foundation grant for biology education, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita crowns Molly Boone as 2018 Homecoming Queen, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita Chamber Ensembles to present concert Oct. 9, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita to host Bob Boyd Sounds in guest artist concert Oct. 2, Ouachita News Bureau
The Signal earns Gold Medalist rating from Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Ouachita News Bureau
More than 770 Ouachitonians serve on Fall 2018 Tiger Serve Day, Brooke Woessner and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita’s Elrod Center to host Fall 2018 Tiger Serve Day on Sept. 22, Ouachita News Bureau
Award-winning baritone André Chiang to perform at Ouachita Oct. 1, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita hosts Liverpool artist in “Informed by Shadows” exhibit through Sept. 29, Ouachita News Bureau
Eight Ouachita students honored and published in essay journal, Rachel Bruton and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita faculty and staff honored for combined 730 years of service, Rachel Bruton and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita Baptist sets retention record, enrollment increases, Ouachita News Bureau
Betty Lou Elrod remembered for life of devotion to Ouachita and family, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita Tiger Tunes wins national award for Outstanding Student Advancement Program, Rachel Bruton and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita Baptist University and Baptist Health partner to provide innovative nursing education, Ouachita News Bureau
Speer, Ouachita archivist, recognized by national Council of State Archivists, Stephanie Bell and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita sets fundraising record, Ouachita News Bureau
Former Ouachita President Ben Elrod left enduring legacy of servant leadership, Ouachita News Bureau
Thirty-eight Ouachita students named to Who's Who, Stephanie Bell, Sarah Davis, Ouachita News Bureau, and Andy Henderson
Charolette Allison, longtime Ouachita staff member, left legacy of service to six presidents, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita announces students named to Spring 2018 President’s List, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita announces students named to Spring 2018 Dean’s List, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita trustees approve university priorities, hear updates on campus master plan and nursing, Trennis Henderson and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita students earn more than 20 awards at Miss Arkansas competition, Ouachita News Bureau
Trennis Henderson, Ouachita communications VP, accepts new role as WMU national correspondent, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita honors 336 graduates during 131st spring commencement, Brooke Zimny and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita honors student achievements at 2018 Academic Awards Banquet, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita retirees honored for more than 200 years of combined service, Trennis Henderson and Ouachita News Bureau
Tyler Sanders wins Ouachita’s 2018 Virginia Queen Piano Competition, Katie Smith
Ouachita Office of Communications earns 10 national awards, including BCA grand prize for marketing, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita to hold 131st spring commencement ceremony May 12, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita’s Dr. Joe Jeffers named Central Arkansas ACS Professor of the Year, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita students earn top photographer, web editor awards in 2018 ACMA competition, Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita to host annual Virginia Queen Piano Competition May 4, Katie Smith and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita Enactus team named regional champions, advances to national competition, Katie Smith and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita seniors win second place and Dr. Chris Brune honored at Arkansas Governor’s Cup Business Plan Competition, Katie Smith and Ouachita News Bureau
Sarah Engebrecht named winner of Ouachita’s Juried Student Exhibit, Katie Smith and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita bioinformatics class hosts high school students in Genome Hack-A-Thon, Sarah Davis, Katie Smith, and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita’s annual Elrod Center service awards banquet honors Phil Hardin and student volunteers, Sarah Davis and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita to celebrate academic achievements during annual Scholars Day on April 25, Sarah Davis and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita professor Margarita Pintado presents at Festival of Faith and Writing, Sarah Davis and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita’s Division of Music to present annual PRISM instrumental concert April 30, Katie Smith and Ouachita News Bureau
Lei Cai and Xiao Ling Shao to present duo piano recital May 3 at Ouachita, Katie Smith and Ouachita News Bureau
Ouachita to host Cayli Campbell in sophomore trombone recital April 27, Katie Smith
Ouachita to host Cansler, Engebrecht and Griffin in senior art exhibits April 24-May 6, Addy Goodman and Ouachita News Bureau