Ouachita concert and lecture to honor McBeth

Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music in the School of Performing Arts will host a concert to honor the legacy of Dr. W. Francis McBeth (1933 – 2012), professor emeritus of music, on the 50th anniversary of his being named Arkansas’ composer laureate.

Ouachita students publish cancer research in national journal

Five students from Ouachita Baptist University’s Patterson School of Natural Sciences have published research in the nationally-recognized scientific journal, “microPublication Biology.” The students studied the MicroRNA involved in lung cancer metastasis and submitted their research to the peer-reviewed journal, which published it in October 2024.

Ouachita names students to Fall 2024 President's List

Ouachita Baptist University has named more than 475 students to its President’s List for Fall 2024.

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

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 names Dr. Nicole Porchia vice president for student development

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

Hamilton named president of Arkansas Academy of Science

The J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences at Ouachita Baptist University has a long track record of quality professors, students and accolades. Dr. Sharon Hamilton, associate chemistry professor and holder of the E.A. Provine Chair of Chemistry, is no exception. Adding to her many accomplishments, Hamilton has been named president of the Arkansas Academy of Science, which serves as a way for scientists across the state to communicate with one another, share the work they are doing and promote science statewide.

Ouachita posts continued enrollment growth in undergrad and graduate programs

Ouachita Baptist University has posted its highest spring headcount in more than 30 years with a total Spring 2025 enrollment of 1,791.

Ouachita names students to Fall 2024 Dean's List

Ouachita Baptist University has named more than 385 students to its Dean’s List for Fall 2024.

Ouachita to launch cybersecurity program in Fall 2025

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.

Ouachita celebrates first MBA graduates

Ouachita Baptist University conferred its first Master of Business Administration degrees as faculty and staff gathered with students and their families at the Hickingbotham School of Business on Saturday, Oct. 19.