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Ouachita To Begin Construction On Track & Field Complex, Felley Lawson, Office Of Communications & Marketing

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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. Scheduled to be completed by Summer 2024, the complex will occupy land on the north side of campus adjacent to the cross country course and along the Ouachita River.

Addy Miller Named Cedarville University Women's Basketball Head Coach, Mark D. Weinstein

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Addy Miller is the new women’s basketball head coach at Cedarville University.

Hartsell Awarded Mid-America Regional Emmy For Battle Of The Ravine Video Essay, Kaitlyn Stoddard, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University junior Chase Hartsell was awarded a Regional EMMYⓇ for his video essay about the Ouachita-Henderson State University football rivalry Battle of the Ravine, titled “A November Morn.” The award was presented to him by the Mid-America chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) at the 46th annual Regional EMMYⓇ Gala on Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch in St. Louis, Mo.

According to John Paul, chair of the NATAS Mid-America education committee, the Mid-America chapter honors high school and college students with awards called crystal pillars that …

Scholarship Endowed At Ouachita To Honor David Sharp, Julie Shands, Ouachita News Bureau

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An endowed athletic scholarship has been established at Ouachita Baptist University in honor of David Sharp, the university’s director of athletics, and his more than four decades of service to Ouachita.

“I’m not sure there’s a better feeling than being recognized by your teammates, peers, colleagues, fellow alumni and friends,” said Sharp. “I am so honored that all these people had a part in establishing this endowed scholarship. It’s quite humbling, and it’s good to know that we’ll be able to assist future Ouachita football players in pursuing their dream of playing college football and earning a college degree.”

Ouachita Student-Athlete Clark Yarbrough Remembered As A Humble Leader, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University senior Clark Yarbrough, 21, of Rowlett, Texas, died Sept. 4. A business administration/sport management major and starting defensive lineman for the Tiger football team, Yarbrough was the son of Mattie Yarbrough of Rowlett. He is remembered on campus for the example he set as a leader, a scholar-athlete, a friend and a man of faith.

“Clark was an exemplary student – academically, athletically and spiritually,” said Dr. Rickey Rogers, vice president for student development at Ouachita. “He held strongly to his Christian faith, and it was evident in the way he lived his life and led his …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 93, No. 1, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• The Great American Eclipse
• Kast, Monica. Timothy Caboni Talks Budget in Meeting with Editors
• DeLetter, Emily. Back Home – Timothy Caboni
• Collins, Emma. Campus Construction Continues with Completion of Restaurant – The Den
• Ziege, Nicole. Student Government Association President Signs Anti-discrimination Letter – Andi Dahmer
• Alvey, Rebekah. New Space Serves as Link to Downtown Businesses – Gordon Ford College of Business
• Henderson, Andrew. Hey, How Are Ya?
• Editorial Cartoon re: Eclipsse
• Huff, Taylor. Eclipse of Morality – U.S. Government
• Gabhart, Ebonee. Analyzing What Constitutes a …

New $8 Million Facility Officially Opens At Cedarville University, Mark D. Weinstein

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Sixteen months after Cedarville University broke ground on the $8 million Callan athletic and academic expansion, the university officially opened the facility at a dedication program on Wednesday, Aug. 10. The ceremony was held at 10 a.m. inside the facility's new weight room.

It's Official: New Callan Athletic And Academic Expansion Facility Opens, Mark D. Weinstein

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Sixteen months after Cedarville University broke ground on the $8 million Callan athletic and academic expansion, the university is prepared to officially open the facility at a dedication program on Wednesday, Aug. 10. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. inside the facility's new weight room.

Ouachita's Kaneil Purifoy Joins Panel Of Speakers During Ncaa Convention, Julie Shands, Ouachita News Bureau

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KaNeil Purifoy, university counselor and resident director at Ouachita Baptist University, was a panelist at the 2022 NCAA Convention in Indianapolis, Ind. in January. Purifoy was one of four speakers during a panel discussion titled, “Coping With Pandemics: The Effects of Racism and COVID-19 on Student-Athlete Mental Health.” The conversation was hosted by Dr. Brian Hainline, the NCAA’s chief medical officer.

Purifoy spoke to the mental wellness needs of student-athletes as a representative of Division II colleges and universities. His fellow panelists were moderator Dr. Stephany Coakley, senior associate athletics director for mental health, wellness and performance at Temple University; …

Yellow Jackets’ Success Begins In The Classroom, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University continues to make its mark in NCAA Division II athletics on the field of competition, and even more so in the classroom.

Cedarville University Selects Chris Cross As Athletic Director, Mark D. Weinstein

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After performing a national search for Cedarville University’s next athletic director, Dr. Thomas White, president, announced today the hiring of Chris Cross to the position. Cross has been a member of Cedarville’s athletic department since 2005. He served as an assistant athletic director starting in 2014 and, since July 2021, has held the role of interim athletic director.

New Team Room Will Transform Student-Athlete Experience, Mark D. Weinstein

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A new beautifully designed 2,000 square-foot team room for meetings, game film review, and other team activities should transform the student-athlete experience at Cedarville University.

Back To The Future: Geist Steps Down As Ad; Returns To Classroom, Mark D. Weinstein

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Alan Geist, Ph.D., athletic director at NCAA II Cedarville University for the past 13 years, has resigned his position, effective June 30, 2021. Geist, who began his Cedarville tenure as a faculty member, will return to the classroom as associate professor of sport business management.

Ouachita Baseball’S Carter Wade On Playing College Sports: “It Doesn’T Matter What Division You Are In”, Madison Cresswell, Ouachita News Bureau

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In choosing a college to further his education and baseball career, Carter Wade, a senior accounting major from Little Rock, Ark., first decided to attend a Division I university.

From The "Ouachitonian": Tyler Riebock, Ben Swagner, Ouachita News Bureau

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With dozens of NCAA Division I athletes getting an invitation into the Coastal Plain League, standout Tiger baseball third baseman Tyler Riebock, a junior biology major from Rockwall, Texas, had the opportunity to spend his summer playing against top competition

From Someone Who’S Been There: Consider Ouachita Even If You Don’T Know Anyone, Claire Phillips, Ouachita News Bureau

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As if the final stretch of senior year is not hard enough, you’re also having to make a decision that will affect the next few years of your life – where you’re going to college. The process can be overwhelming, frustrating and confusing, and it oftentimes can seem like a competition among peers; who will be accepted into the best school, who is going to receive the most offers, who is going to commit to a university first. I know how defeating this process can be. Even during my senior year of high school, I really didn’t begin to apply …

Memories On And Off The Field: What Ouachita Women’S Soccer Has Given Me, Meagan North, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita has given me so much, but my favorite thing it has given me is soccer. As a little girl, I dreamt of playing college sports. I saw pictures of college-age soccer players and how athletic and intimidating they looked, and I really wanted to be that. Ouachita gave me that opportunity.

Forum Discusses Differences, Seeks Unity, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s history and government department will host the first-ever Romans 14 Forum for the Cedarville community on April 10 at 6 p.m. in the Center for Biblical and Theological Studies, room 115.

Retired Professors Get Their Friendship “On Track”, Mark D. Weinstein

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How do two retired longtime Cedarville University faculty colleagues keep their friendship on track? Without driving each other loco(motive)? Can you guess where all these railroad puns are heading?

Double Duty: How I’Ve Juggled Tennis And A Double Major Without Forfeiting My Grades, Claire Phillips, Ouachita News Bureau

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When I came to Ouachita in the fall of 2017, I was a tennis player majoring in business administration/marketing who had no idea what I wanted to do with my time here. I just knew I needed a major and figured that a business degree could be applied almost anywhere once I graduated. If anyone had asked me what I wanted to do when I graduated, I would have looked at them like a deer in the headlights.

Championship-Quality Athletes Depart Campus With Police Fanfare, Mark D. Weinstein

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It's becoming another banner year for Cedarville University athletic teams. The Yellow Jackets' women's basketball team won the Great Midwest Athletic Conference's regular season. And, pole vaulter Tommy Ansiel, the 2019 NCAA II outdoor champion, has continued his success by setting a G-MAC record during this year's indoor track and field season.

Honoring Reese Brothers For Development Of Cedarville Athletics Facilities, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University will honor the “dynamic duo” of Cedarville’s outdoor sports facilities with the naming of the Pete Reese and Gene Reese Athletic Fields. The Cedarville University board of trustees approved the renaming of the fields this week.

Ua19/16/2 Football Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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Press releases regarding WKU's football team from August to December 2019.

Image Repair In Ncaa Division I Athletics, Joseph J. Martinelli

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

NCAA Division I universities are constantly under a threat of image loss due to both internal and external factors. The purpose of this study was to examine past image repair campaigns executed after a crisis by the following NCAA Division I member universities: Ohio State University, Louisville University, and the University of Maryland. A problem-oriented case study was completed on the media coverage of these situations, which evaluated the effectiveness of the strategies chosen by each respective university. Results revealed the best practices for public relations practitioners to repair and maintain a positive image in the collegiate landscape.

Steve Cuymon To Lead Ouachita Women's Cross Country And Competitive Club Sports, Brooke Zimny, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University announced that Steve Guymon has been hired as head women’s cross country coach and director of competitive club sports. He previously served as head coach for track and cross country at Harding University since 2002.

Robert Dallimore To Lead Ouachita Women's Basketball, Brooke Zimny, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University Director of Athletics David Sharp announced that Robert Dallimore has been hired as women’s basketball head coach. Dallimore previously served as associate head coach for the Little Rock Trojans since 2009.

Ua19/16/2 Football Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

Press releases regarding WKU's football team from January to July 2019.

Ua19/16/1 Hilltopper Basketball 2019-20, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Archives Records

2019-20 men's basketball media guide produced by WKU Athletic Media Relations, includes athletic records and statistics, photographs, schedule and information regarding opponents.

Ua19/16/2 Athletic Media Relations Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

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General WKU athletic press releases for 2019.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 94, No. 14, Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Heichelbech, Evan. Thanks for Reading Another Eventful Semester of News
• Austin, Emma. Earth Science Education Sees Drop, Says Research Institute
• DeLetter, Emily. Ramping Up – Enrollment
• Ziege, Nicole. Title IX Committee Stalls Completion of Investigation
• Dobbs, Jack. White Supremacist Organization Recruiting on Campus – Evropa
• Ceballo, Ivy. From Broken & Bruised to Free & Strong – Domestic Abuse
• Allen, Ellie. Editorial Cartoon – WKU White Squirrel with Christmas Gift
• Ho Ho Herald: The Herald’s 2018 Christmas Gifts
• Kohley, Chris. Sunshine Skate – SoKY Ice Rink …