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Ouachita To Host Andy Davidson In Fiction Reading Sept. 29, Brooke Zimny, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s Department of Language and Literature will host author Andy Davidson in a reading of his debut novel, In the Valley of the Sun, on Thursday, Sept. 29. The reading, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 7 p.m. in Hickingbotham Hall’s Young Auditorium on Ouachita’s campus.

Ouachita And Henderson Collaborate To Perform To Kill A Mockingbird Sept. 29-Oct. 10, Mattie Alexander, Ouachita News Bureau

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The Ouachita Baptist University and Henderson State University theatre programs are partnering to produce and perform To Kill a Mockingbird. The play is adapted by Christopher Sergel from the classic novel by Harper Lee. The show will be performed Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 2 at 2:30 p.m. in OBU’s Verser Theatre and Oct. 6-8 and Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in HSU’s Arkansas Hall Studio Theatre.

Ouachita Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Tiger Serve Day Sept. 24, Katie Smith

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Students, faculty and staff from Ouachita Baptist University will gather to participate in the school’s semi-annual Tiger Serve Day community service event on Saturday, Sept. 24, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Ouachita’s Ben M. Elrod Center for Family and Community sponsors Tiger Serve Day and hopes to mark the event’s 20^th anniversary with record participation numbers.

“There will be new energy as we are motivating our campus to give an all-out effort in participation,” said Judy Duvall, assistant director of the Elrod Center. “We are anticipating a huge crowd, which means we will be able to help many more people …

Ouachita To Host Nea Chairman Jane Chu For Birkett Williams Lecture On Sept. 27, Haley Martin, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University will host OBU alumna Jane Chu, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, to present the Birkett Williams Lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in OBU’s McBeth Recital Hall. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Each semester, the Birkett Williams Lecture Series rotates among Ouachita’s seven academic schools. Ouachita’s School of Fine Arts will host Chu’s lecture, “The National Endowment for the Arts: Supporting the Arts and Creativity in American Communities.”

Obu Pruet School Of Christian Studies To Host Pastors' Conference Sept. 29, Erin Jackson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University will host the 2016 Pastors’ Conference on Thursday, Sept. 29, on the university’s Arkadelphia campus. Ouachita’s Pruet School of Christian Studies and the Arkansas Baptist State Convention collaborate to host the event.

Ouachita Earns Top Tier Academic Rankings From Forbes, U.S. News And Usatoday, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Maintaining a longstanding tradition of academic excellence and value, Ouachita Baptist University continues to be ranked among the top universities in the nation by Forbes magazine, U.S. News & World Report and USAToday/CollegeFactual.com.

This year’s rankings mark the eighth consecutive year that Ouachita has been named among “America’s Top Colleges” by Forbes. It also is the sixth year in a row that Ouachita has been named among U.S. News & World Report’s top tier of “Best National Liberal Arts Colleges.”

Ouachita Trustees Address Key Initiatives Related To University's Strategic Planning, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Addressing a variety of issues related to the priorities of advancing, resourcing and supporting the university mission, Ouachita Baptist University’s Board of Trustees met Sept. 8 on the university’s Arkadelphia campus for their quarterly board meeting.

Focusing on the university’s future growth and impact, Ouachita President Ben Sells led trustees in addressing their initial input in the university’s strategic planning process by discussing what should not change and what should change about Ouachita. University officials are inviting all alumni, students, faculty, staff and other constituents to share their voices by completing a brief survey at www.obu.edu/largerdream.

Future Students Invited To Attend Ouachita's Campus, Sarah Davis, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University is looking for the class of 2021 and other upcoming classes. There are several different ways for students interested in Ouachita to come visit campus. From personal tours to overnight visits, Ouachita Admissions Counseling creates opportunities to introduce all aspects of the university to prospective students. The first Tiger Day of the fall semester is coming up this Friday, Sept. 9.

Ouachita To Host Arkadelphia Chamber Players Sept. 18, Sarah Davis, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University will host the Arkadelphia Chamber Players on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 3 p.m. The concert will be held in McBeth Recital Hall in Mabee Fine Arts Center, and a reception will follow.

Ouachita's Renovated Wright Choir Room Honors Dedication Of Dr. Charles Wright, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Honoring the influence and impact of longtime Ouachita Baptist University professor and administrator Dr. Charles Wright, more than 100 students, faculty and staff members gathered recently to celebrate the rededication of the Charles W. Wright Choir Room in Ouachita’s Mabee Fine Arts Center.

National Award-Winning Guest Artist Matthew Lipman To Perform At Ouachita Sept. 12, Haley Martin, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s School of Fine Arts will host NFMC Young Artist competition winner Matthew Lipman, a violist, in concert on Monday, Sept. 12. The concert, which is free and open to the public, is set for 7:30 p.m. in Mabee Fine Arts Center’s McBeth Recital Hall at Ouachita. A reception following the concert will be hosted by the Arkadelphia Philharmonic Club, a local chapter of the NFMC.

Ouachita To Host "Emanate: A Fragrant Installation" Exhibit By Stephen Watson Sept. 10-Oct. 17, Haley Martin, Ouachita News Bureau

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The Rosemary Adams Department of Visual Arts at Ouachita Baptist University will host Stephen Watson in a guest exhibit, “Emanate: A Fragrant Installation,” Sept. 12- Oct. 17. The artist invites the public to installation viewings of Sept. 10-11. An opening reception and artist lecture will be held Monday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. in Moses-Provine Hall’s Rosemary Gossett Adams Gallery, where the exhibit will be displayed. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Ouachita Faculty And Staff Honored For Combined 685 Years Of Service, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Gathering for Ouachita Baptist University’s annual Faculty/Staff Banquet, the university recently honored 35 faculty and staff members who have served a combined total of 685 years at Ouachita. Among the longtime faculty and staff members honored, Dr. Ray Granade and Dr. Joe Jeffers were recognized for 45 years of service each.

Ouachita Accounting Professor Bob Webster Earns National Research Award, Haley Martin, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University Professor Emeritus Robert L. Webster received the American Accounting Association’s 2016 KPMG Best Paper Award from the Gender Issues & Work-Life Balance (GIWB) Section of the AAA.

Ouachita Earns National Championship In 2016 #Mytopcollege Competition, Ouachita News Bureau

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What’s the top university in the nation in school spirit? The answer is Ouachita Baptist University, according to Forbes’ 2016 #MyTopCollege social media competition.

Ouachita was named the nation’s No. 1 university in school spirit, outdistancing runners-up California State University in Fullerton and Michigan State University which have student enrollments of 40,000 and 50,000 respectively compared to Ouachita’s enrollment of 1,500.

Ouachita Trustees Celebrate Campaign Milestone, Authorize Feasibility Study For New Nursing Degree, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Convening Ouachita Baptist University’s first Board of Trustees meeting since the election of Dr. Ben Sells as OBU’s 16^th president, trustees addressed a number of key issues, ranging from a major fundraising milestone to a nursing feasibility study.

As trustees gathered on campus June 9 for their summer meeting, Board Chairman Jay Heflin affirmed that university leaders are “thankful to usher in the Ben Sells era at Ouachita Baptist University.”

“It’s a privilege for me to be here in this role,” Dr. Sells responded. “I think we can and we will dream a larger dream that honors God, that …

278 Ouachita Students Named To President’S List, Ouachita News Bureau

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A total of 278 students at Ouachita Baptist University were named to the President’s List for the spring 2016 semester.

To be named to the President’s List, a student must compile a 4.0 grade point average and be classified as a full-time student, with a minimum of 12 academic hours.

Ouachita Honors Three Retirees With Combined Total Of 70 Years Of Service, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Three retiring faculty and staff members with a combined total of more than 70 years of service to Ouachita Baptist University were honored during a recent campus retirement reception.

The honorees included Dr. Hal Bass, professor emeritus of social sciences, who taught 40 years at Ouachita; Kathy Fendley, who served 14 years in building services; and Suzetta Glenn, who served nine years as a lecturer in music.

Ouachita Office Of Communications Earns 11 State And National Awards, Ouachita News Bureau

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Honoring diverse communications projects produced over the past year, Ouachita’s Office of Communications staff recently earned 11 state and national awards from three professional communications organizations.

This year’s honors included seven national awards from Baptist Communicators Association and one from Collegiate Advertising Awards as well as three statewide awards from the Arkansas chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators.

Ouachita Honors 331 Graduates, Awards Honorary Doctorate To Larry Kircher, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Celebrating Ouachita Baptist University’s 129^th spring commencement on May 14, university officials conferred a total of 337 degrees on 331 graduates, including Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees as well as Ouachita’s first Associate of Arts degrees earned through the university’s Ouachita at New Life Church program.

This year’s graduating class featured 142 honor graduates, including 21 who graduated summa cum laude with a grade point average of 3.95 or higher, 54 who graduated magna cum laude (3.75 GPA) and 67 who graduated cum laude (3.5 …

Ouachita Honors Student Achievements At Annual Academic Awards Banquet, Ouachita News Bureau

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More than 100 students from Ouachita Baptist University were recently honored at the university’s 2016 Academic Awards Banquet. The event recognized various academic and leadership achievements of the students throughout the past academic year.

The annual banquet is sponsored by Ouachita’s Student Senate. Student Senate President Josh Rubin, a senior biology major from Dallas, Texas, presided over the event.

Forty-Four Ouachita Students Named To Who’S Who, Rachel Gaddis, Anna Hurst, Ouachita News Bureau

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Forty-four Ouachita Baptist University students have been selected for inclusion in the latest edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

These students were chosen for Who’s Who by OBU’s faculty, staff and the 2016 senior class based on their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success.

Ouachita To Hold 2016 Spring Commencement Ceremony May 14, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University will hold its 129th spring commencement exercises on Saturday, May 14, at 9:30 a.m. on the front lawn of the university’s historic Cone-Bottoms Hall. The ceremony will honor 331 graduates earning degrees including Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education degrees as well as Ouachita’s first Associate of Arts degrees earned through the university’s Ouachita at New Life Church program.

Ouachita Biology Students Represent Arkansas On Capitol Hill, Rachel Gaddis, Ouachita News Bureau

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A Ouachita Baptist University research team presented their findings to members of Congress at the 20th annual Posters on the Hill event in Washington, D.C. Heidi Hughes and John Givler represented OBU on Capitol Hill among 60 undergraduate research groups from across the nation. Nearly 400 schools nationwide applied to attend the event, and Ouachita was the only university selected from the state of Arkansas.

Posters on the Hill is hosted by the Council of Undergraduate Research, a national non-profit organization that promotes “high-quality undergraduate student-faculty collaborative research and scholarship.”

Obu Students Win Agriculture Award At Donald W. Reynolds Governor’S Cup, Anna Hurst, Ouachita News Bureau

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L.B. Hudson and Evan McKinnon took first place in the agricultural division of the Donald W. Reynolds Governor’s Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition with their entry AGcorp. The competition was held March 31-April 1, with an awards ceremony in Little Rock Tuesday, April 19. Two other Ouachita teams also competed at the statewide competition.

Hudson, a senior accounting and business administration/finance major from El Dorado, Ark., and McKinnon, a junior accounting and business/finance major from El Dorado, Ark., earned a $5,000 cash prize along with their award.

Horton Wins 39th Annual Virginia Queen Piano Competition At Ouachita, Meaghan Pollizi, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University junior Joanna Horton from Arkadelphia, Ark., was named first place winner of the 39th annual Virginia Queen Competition for Excellence in Piano Performance, hosted by Ouachita’s School of Fine Arts on April 30.

Horton, a music major, won first place and a $500 cash prize for her performance of the first movement of Muzio Clementi's “Sonata Op. 47, No. 2,” and "Dreaming," from “Four Sketches” by Amy Beach. Horton is a piano student of Dr. Adam Haas, visiting assistant professor of music.

Obu Professor Terry Dewitt Named To Arkansas Athletic Trainers Association Hall Of Fame, Meaghan Pollizi, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Students, Faculty Earn Top Honors At Alpha Chi National Convention, Rachel Gaddis, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University students and faculty earned numerous top honors at the recent Alpha Chi national honor society convention in Alexandria, Va. An OBU student research team won the Collaborative Research Award, the largest prize of the convention, for the second consecutive year. Junior Jace Bradshaw earned one of two national Edwin W. Gaston, Jr. Scholarships for undergraduate research as well as the Region II Scholarship and was elected as a Region II student delegate to the national council. Dr. Lori Hensley earned one of two national Outstanding Sponsor Awards and was elected president of Region II.

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Russell To Present Senior Vocal Performance Recital At Ouachita May 3, Anna Hurst, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s Division of Music will present Seth Russell in his senor voice recital Tuesday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. The recital, which is free and open to the public, will be held in Mabee Fine Arts Center’s McBeth Recital Hall. A reception will follow the recital in Hammons Gallery.

Russell, a senior vocal performance major from Crossett, Ark., is a three-time National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) regional finalist and a two-time NATS state finalist. He has held three lead roles in the Ouachita opera performances and is a young artist for The OperaMaya Foundation in Mexico …

Ouachita To Present One-Act Play Festival May 5-6, Ali Robinson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s Department of Theatre Arts will host its student-directed One-Act Play Festival on Thursday and Friday, May 5-6, at in Verser Theatre. Thursday’s performances will begin at 8 p.m., and Friday’s performances will begin at 7 p.m. The festival is free and open to the public.

The One-Acts are a project for students enrolled in a directing course who are working to complete a theatre degree. Ten one-act plays will be performed over the two-day festival.