(OBU photo) ARKADELPHIA, Ark. — Ouachita Baptist University has announced its Spring 2026 enrollment of 1,822 students, reflecting continued momentum in graduate programs and strong undergraduate retention. “Families in our
Adapted from the Fall/Winter 2025 edition of the Ouachita Circle “I love Chapel.” I overheard one student say this to another as we walked into Jones Performing Arts Center on
By James Taylor, OBU ARKADELPHIA, Ark. — Ouachita Baptist University will host its annual Christian Focus Week Feb. 2-6, offering students dedicated time and space
OBU football team members run onto the field during a home game (Photo by Dr. Wesley Kluck) This holiday season, the Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) football team
Note: This article is drawn from President Ben Sells’ Convocation Chapel address to students on September 2. With Convocation, we bring together new and returning
Brooklin Pitard graduated in 2024 with degrees in biology and Christian foundations. (OBU) By James Taylor, OBU ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – Ouachita Baptist University’s Christian foundations
As president of Ouachita Baptist University, I’m supposed to talk about being academically excellent and unapologetically Christian, which we are – and you’ve likely heard
The following is President Ben Sells’ address during Ouachita’s May 2025 Commencement ceremony. Ouachita’s vision and mission statements do more than articulate our university’s purpose
Photo courtesy of Ouachita Baptist University A dedication of the new Worship Studies Lab at Ouachita Baptist (OBU) University was held Thursday, April 24. Recognized
By Ellie Bennett, Ouachita Baptist University The J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences at Ouachita Baptist University has a long track record of quality professors,
Students in Ouachita’s Patterson School of Natural Sciences whose cancer cell research was published in the scientific journal, “microPublication Biology” include, from left, Tuesday Melton,
As Ouachita Baptist University has posted its highest spring headcount in more than 30 years, the continued enrollment growth reflects Ouachita’s commitment to being academically
Photo: (Center) Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders presents a ceremonial check to Dr. Ben Sells, Ouachita president, recognizing a $437,500 Workforce Strategy Grant awarded to the
Coach Todd Knight with OBU players after win over HSU. (Photo by Meghann Bledsoe) WACO, Texas – For the fifth time in the last 10
When Lisa and I were raising children, we lived far from family. We returned home in the summer, but usually not for holidays. Christmas Day
Worship Studies Preview Day is scheduled for Thursday, November 7, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia. This will be a
With Convocation, we bring together new and returning students with faculty and staff to formally begin the academic year.
I’m grateful for the generations who came before us who faithfully and effectively stewarded this Christian university.
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – More than 415 students were named to the President’s List for the Spring 2024 semester at Ouachita Baptist University. To be named
During the past four years, the number of worship studies majors has grown from fewer than 10 to more than 30.
It’s their stories that give me joy in this work and ministry known as Ouachita Baptist University and that illustrate the stewardship of Arkansas Baptists’ investment.
Arkansas Baptist churches, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Williams Baptist University and Ouachita Baptist University are better together in helping the next generation contend for the faith which was once for all delivered unto the saints.
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. – Dr. Kathy Collins, associate professor and chair of the Department of Education at Ouachita Baptist University, died Sunday, Nov. 5. She was
Ouachita Baptist University will begin construction on an NCAA-compliant track & field complex to serve as a home venue for its thriving cross country and track & field teams.
The following is the text of Dr. Ben Sells’ address to students, faculty and staff during Ouachita’s August 2023 Convocation ceremony.
By the Ouachita Baptist University Office of Communications & Marketing Seth McDowell, 22, of Benton, Ark., died July 30. A graduate of Bauxite High School,
At Ouachita Baptist, we’re committed to preparing our students for lives of meaningful work.
The most effective people are “learners” rather than “knowers.”
In four years, Ouachita’s nursing program has grown from zero to 100 students.
Ouachita Baptist University’s community & family services program will host a conference titled “Keeping Faith” to help faith-based communities learn how to recognize and respond to all forms of child abuse.
In all that we do, we seek to sustain our distinct Christian identity and ensure a transformative educational experience for our students by fostering a love of God and a love of learning.
In preparing for Convocation – our first Chapel service of the new school year – I reviewed a devotion from Oswald Chambers’ “My Utmost for His Highest.”
This article was a press release from Ouachita Baptist University. Ouachita Baptist University senior Clark Yarbrough, 21, of Rowlett, Texas, died Sept. 4. A business
One person sharing the gospel with another. It sounds simple but it can be intimidating.
At Ouachita, we collect and assess data on student outcomes that provide evidence of progress—of growth—toward fulfilling our Christ-centered higher education mission.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have selected Gregory Junior, cornerback from Ouachita Baptist University, in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He becomes the first-ever NFL Draft selection in Ouachita history.
Dr. Justin K. Hardin has been named Ouachita Baptist University’s vice president for academic affairs, effective in summer 2022.
Despite the daunting challenges our nation and world face, by God’s grace Ouachita Baptist University is experiencing momentum.
Arkansas Baptists are responding to our state’s critical nursing shortage through Ouachita’s new nursing program.
Christmas at Ouachita had a deeper meaning this season compared to last. Our hope in Christ remained the same, but the way we acknowledged and worshiped this hope was done in fellowship and community, something we missed last season.
A round-up of headlines in sports from our Baptist universities, Williams Baptist University and Ouachita Baptist University.
A round-up of headlines in sports from our Baptist universities, Williams Baptist University and Ouachita Baptist University.
A round-up of headlines in sports from our Baptist universities, Williams Baptist University and Ouachita Baptist University.
Kevin Wieser is a firm believer in the impact of Christian higher education.
A round-up of headlines in sports from our Baptist universities, Williams Baptist University and Ouachita Baptist University.
A round-up of this week’s sports headlines from our Baptist universities, Williams Baptist University and Ouachita Baptist University.
A round-up of sports headlines from our two Baptist universities – Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia and Williams Baptist University in Walnut Ridge.
A round-up of sports headlines from 10/02 – 10/07 on our two Baptist universities
Sara Patterson is from Wylie, Texas and is a senior Christian Studies major with minors in English and Communications at Ouachita Baptist University. Ouachita Baptist University
A round-up of headlines in sports from our Baptist universities, Williams Baptist University and Ouachita Baptist University. Williams Baptist University Lady Eagles Drop AMC Opener
A round-up of headlines in sports from our Baptist universities, Williams Baptist University and Ouachita Baptist University. Williams Baptist University Lady Eagles Drop Doubleheader to
Ouachita is in its 135th year as a Christ-centered learning community.
Arkansas Baptists, through your generous support, you are investing in first-generation students.
