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The Ouachita Circle Summer 2023, Ouachita Baptist University

The Ouachita Circle: The Alumni Magazine of Ouachita Baptist University

Finding Home in Unfamiliar Places: Justin Hardin '98, vice president for academic affairs, on finding home away from home.

New Master's Program in Counseling Developing: Ouachita seeks accreditor approval for M.S. to address mental health crisis.

Business Plan Turns a Passion into a Product: Senior Jullian Woodruff's Waderbuddy plan earns top honors, meets a personal need.

Commencement Celebrates Milestones: Inaugural master's degrees awarded in nutrition and curriculum & instruction.

Campus Update: Tacos 4 Life opens on-campus location.

Faculty Profile: Julyse Horr guides ABA scientist-practitioners.

Staff Profile: Karen Matros '92 helps make OBU a financial fit.

Sports Update: Tigers earn All-America, …

The Ouachitonian 2023, Ouachitonian Staff

OBU Yearbooks: The Ouachitonian

The 2023 Ouachita Baptist University yearbook, The Ouachitonian, records the events of this college year. Its goal is to remind readers of pleasant memories and enduring friendships formed at OBU, as well as of the students, faculty, staff, organizations, and events that shaped OBU in 2023.

Behind The Names: O.C. Bailey, Madison Cresswell, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

More than a century ago, in 1911, a Ouachita freshman was falsely accused of trespassing on a farmer’s land across the Ouachita River. Since the university lacked men’s dormitories, the student was served a warrant of arrest on the front porch of his rooming house. Luckily, his Latin professor, Mr. Gaines, dismissed his classes the day of the student’s trial and went to the courthouse to testify on behalf of this student, resulting in the charges being dropped.

Ouachita Student Media Earn Top National, State Awards, Felley Lawson, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Ouachita Baptist University student media have earned three national awards and a Gold Medalist rating from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) for the Ouachitonian yearbook and 64 state awards for the Ouachitonian, Signalnewspaper and Ouachita Digital Sports Network, as well as online and television coverage, from the Arkansas College Media Association (ACMA).

The Ouachita Circle Winter 2022, Ouachita Baptist University

The Ouachita Circle: The Alumni Magazine of Ouachita Baptist University

Momentum: Applying The Science to Our Lives: Drs. Angela and Matt Douglass bring their physics and philosophy expertise to bear on momentum.

New Student Apartments Rising for Fall 2022: Ouachita broke ground on new housing to support residential life and beautify campus.

First Cohort in M.ED. Program Begins: New online grad program emphasizes teaching as a calling alongside skill development.

Alumni Milestone Awards Announced: Alumni from the classes of 1970, '71, '80, '81, '90, '91, '00, '01, '10, & '11 were honored this fall.

Campus Update: Plans for engineering program in progress.

Faculty Profile: Dr. Terry DeWitt seeks to elevate …

Dr. Lewis Shepherd Jr. Named Ouachita's Vp For Community And Intercultural Engagement, Felley Lawson, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Dr. Lewis Shepherd Jr. has been named vice president for community and intercultural engagement at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia.

Since August 2020, Shepherd has served on Ouachita’s executive leadership team as special assistant to Dr. Ben Sells, Ouachita president. In his new role, Shepherd’s responsibilities include leadership of Campus Ministries, the Elrod Center for Family and Community, the Grant Center for International Education, Multicultural Student Programs and TRIO Programs.

Shepherd follows Ouachita’s former Vice President for Community and International Engagement Ian Cosh, who retired in August.

Ouachita To Build 144-Bed Student Apartment Complex For Fall 2022, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Ouachita Baptist University will break ground on a 144-bed, $12.6 million student apartment complex this month, with plans for it to be open for the Fall 2022 semester.

The apartments are phase two of Project Foresight, an initiative the university launched three years ago. Project Foresight encompasses eight acres and 30 properties on the southwest edge of campus, including many that were vacant and seriously deteriorated.

Phase one of Project Foresight included leasing land to alumni-owned Pediatrics Plus, a children’s specialty healthcare clinic. The company built an $8 million facility adjacent to Ouachita’s campus that opened in January 2021. It …

The Ouachita Circle Summer 2021, Ouachita Baptist University

The Ouachita Circle: The Alumni Magazine of Ouachita Baptist University

Balancing Lament with Hope Through Our Faith: Dr. Doug Nykolaishen, professor of biblical studies, helps us process this year with help from the psalms.

First Dietetic Intern Grad Students Finish: The inaugural class of dietetic interns completed the program, which was launched this year.

Worship Arts Program Evolves to Equip Leaders: Interdisciplinary training and hands-on practice with Ouachita Worship band has lasting impact.

Elrod Center Launches Feed Arkadelphia: Program picks up following initiative and passion from student Reanna Johnson.

Campus Update: Nursing program earns ACEN accreditation

Faculty Profile: Dr. Rachel Pool studies Master Teacher as model

Staff Profile: Rickey & …

History Of The Pruet School Of Christian Studies/Department Of Religion At Ouachita Baptist University/Ouachita Baptist College (1886-2021), J. Daniel Hayes

Articles

This is a short history of the Religion Department/School of Christian Studies at Ouachita Baptist University. This document includes a historical overview, faculty publications, the theological and educational philosophy of the school, history of Bible-related CORE courses, curriculum, and lists of faculty/staff with some biographical information.

Susan Wink's "Ben Kimpel" Biography Published Posthumously, Mandy Halbert, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

The late Dr. Susan Wink, professor emerita of English at Ouachita Baptist University, authored Ben Kimpel, a biography of the longtime chairman of the English Department at the University of Arkansas. The book was posthumously published earlier this year and is available at on Amazon.com.

Commissioned by the Porter Fund to write Kimpel’s biography in the 1980s, Wink finished only a few years later, but her book was not published until February 2021. The Porter Fund is a nonprofit organization established in 1984 in memory of Ben Kimpel, at Fayetteville, where he taught from 1952-1983.

The Ouachitonian 2021, Ouachitonian Staff

OBU Yearbooks: The Ouachitonian

The 2021 Ouachita Baptist University yearbook, The Ouachitonian, records the events of this college year. Its goal is to remind readers of pleasant memories and enduring friendships formed at OBU, as well as of the students, faculty, staff, organizations, and events that shaped OBU in 2021.

Ouachita Recognizes 296 Graduates In Class Of 2020, Displays Ceremonial Banners On Original Commencement Date, Rachel Gaddis, Ouachita News Bureau

Press Releases

Ouachita Baptist University has recognized 296 students in its 133^rd graduating class, which earned Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees.

Ouachita’s May 2020, December 2019 and August 2019 graduates, whose May 9 commencement ceremony was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as forthcoming August 2020 graduates, have been invited to return to campus for a commencement ceremony on Oct. 10, 2020. Ouachita honored graduates on the original commencement date by hanging its purple, ceremonial banners on the front of Cone-Bottoms Hall.

This year’s graduating …

The Ouachitonian 2020, Autumn Mortenson

OBU Yearbooks: The Ouachitonian

The 2020 Ouachita Baptist University yearbook, The Ouachitonian, records the events of this college year. Its goal is to remind readers of pleasant memories and enduring friendships formed at OBU, as well as of the students, faculty, staff, organizations, and events that shaped OBU in 2020.

The Ouachita Circle Winter 2019, Ouachita Baptist University

The Ouachita Circle: The Alumni Magazine of Ouachita Baptist University

Rising to the Challenge Takes Grit, Persistence: Nicole Porchia, director of the Academic Success Center, seeks to equip students to rise and shine.

$500,000 Biology Grant Seeks Nationwide Impact: Ouachita's new Cell Biology Education Consortium creates undergraduate research network.

Renovations, Addition Changes Face of Campus: Recent construction projects improve academic, residence life and athletics facilities.

Tiger Football Records Historic 12-1 Season: Claiming their fourth GAC championship, the Tigers came together on and off the field.

Campus Update: Ouachita sets retention record, enrollment rises.

Sports Update: GAC champs in men's soccer, records in volleyball.

Class Notes: Remembering the legacy of Ben …

The Ouachita Circle Summer 2018, Ouachita Baptist University

The Ouachita Circle: The Alumni Magazine of Ouachita Baptist University

Get Ready... Get Set... Go! Preparation for Service: Dr. Kathy Collins, associate professor of education, explores keys to effective preparation.

Keys to Transformative Learning at Ouachita: New academic programs focus on nursing, graphic design and interdisciplinary studies.

From the Caribbean to the Sea of Galilee: Students gain high-impact educational experiences amid classrooms without walls.

A Journey of Calling, Preparation & Patience: Ouachita alumna Kristen Padilia releases new book to guide women who discern a call to ministry.

Campus Update: Kluck Hillside Apartments to open for all semester.

Sports Update: Wrestler Tyler Mann earns All-America honors.

Class Notes: Endowed scholarship honors …

The Ouachita Circle Winter 2018, Ouachita Baptist University

The Ouachita Circle: The Alumni Magazine of Ouachita Baptist University

Investing in others requires committment: Dr. Chris Brune, associate professor of finance affirms impact of investing in students.

Hurricane Relief Team Aids Houston Residence: Tiger Serve Day 2017 reached as far as Houston as volunteers responded to Hurricane Harvey.

Verser & JPAC Celebrate Historic Milestones: Verser serves theatre community for 50 years. JPAC is still vital campus life hub after 25 years.

Point of Grace Keeps the Candle Burning: As Point of Grace celebrates 25 years of ministry, Ouachita remains a key part of the journey.

Campus Update: Ouachita ranked No. 1 private university in state.

Sports Update: Tigers win …

The Ouachitonian 2015, Ouachitonian Staff

OBU Yearbooks: The Ouachitonian

The 2015 Ouachita Baptist University yearbook, The Ouachitonian, records the events of this college year. Its goal is to remind readers of pleasant memories and enduring friendships formed at OBU, as well as of the students, faculty, staff, organizations, and events that shaped OBU in 2015.

The Ouachitonian 2013, Ouachitonian Staff

OBU Yearbooks: The Ouachitonian

The 2013 Ouachita Baptist University yearbook, The Ouachitonian, records the events of this college year. Its goal is to remind readers of pleasant memories and enduring friendships formed at OBU, as well as of the students, faculty, staff, organizations, and events that shaped OBU in 2013.

The Ouachitonian 2012, Ouachitonian Staff

OBU Yearbooks: The Ouachitonian

The 2012 Ouachita Baptist University yearbook, The Ouachitonian, records the events of this college year. Its goal is to remind readers of pleasant memories and enduring friendships formed at OBU, as well as of the students, faculty, staff, organizations, and events that shaped OBU in 2012.

The Ouachitonian 2011, Ouachitonian Staff

OBU Yearbooks: The Ouachitonian

The 2011 Ouachita Baptist University yearbook, The Ouachitonian, records the events of this college year. Its goal is to remind readers of pleasant memories and enduring friendships formed at OBU, as well as of the students, faculty, staff, organizations, and events that shaped OBU in 2015.

The Ouachitonian 2010, Ouachitonian Staff

OBU Yearbooks: The Ouachitonian

The 2010 Ouachita Baptist University yearbook, The Ouachitonian, records the events of this college year. Its goal is to remind readers of pleasant memories and enduring friendships formed at OBU, as well as of the students, faculty, staff, organizations, and events that shaped OBU in 2010.

The Ouachitonian 2009, Ouachitonian Staff

OBU Yearbooks: The Ouachitonian

The 2009 Ouachita Baptist University yearbook, The Ouachitonian, records the events of this college year. Its goal is to remind readers of pleasant memories and enduring friendships formed at OBU, as well as of the students, faculty, staff, organizations, and events that shaped OBU in 2009.

The Ouachita Circle Spring 2006, Ouachita Baptist University

The Ouachita Circle: The Alumni Magazine of Ouachita Baptist University

Westmoreland named President of Samford University: Ouachita's 14th President Resigns

Governor's Gala: Family, Friends Honor Governor Huckabee and OBU Announces the Michael E. Huckabee School of Education

Gracia Burnham: Missionary Shares Kidnapping Experience

Homecoming: Reunion, Football and Tiger Tunes

Answering the Call: Students, Faculty and Staff Respond to Disaster Relief Efforts Following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

China Exchange: Theatre Students share Techniques

Finding a Way: Matt Lyles Earns Graduate Degree from Yale

Campus News

Faculty & Staff: Kluck named VP of Institutional Advancement & University Physician

Academic News: Academic Enrichment Center Awarded Five-Year Grant; 105 Graduates Receive Degree; Daniel R. …

The Ouachita Circle Summer 2005, Ouachita Baptist University

The Ouachita Circle: The Alumni Magazine of Ouachita Baptist University

Tsunami Relief: Professors participate in relief effort

Spring Commencement: 196 students receive degrees

Music, Mud & Mayhem: Arkansas' Most Exciting College Weekend

Schleiffs minister to MKs: Former missionaries provide MKS "home"

Point of Grace aids students: Group provides scholarship

Fitz Hill leads Opportunity Fund: Alumnus returns to raise scholarship funds

President becomes author: Westmoreland shares ideas on Christian leadership

Circle of Excellence Campaign: $62.5 million goal surpassed

The Ouachita Circle Spring 2005, Ouachita Baptist University

The Ouachita Circle: The Alumni Magazine of Ouachita Baptist University

Hampton Board Room: Jeral & Betty Hampton Honored for Decades of Service to Ouachita

Homecoming '04

Flight 1420 Memorial: Remembering June 1, 1999

The Steven Foster Story: Dr. Scott Holsclaw Passes the Torch to Rick Dildine as Artistic Director

Alumni Associations formed Across the U.S.: Alumni assist with Recruitment, Job Placement

My Ouachita Experience by Margaret Haynes Jordan

Finding Peace Through Music: Josh Payne Debuts CD "Your Love, My Home"

A Ouachita Story: The Heflin Family Lifelong Relationships that Encourage Purpose and Learning

From JPAC Stage to Atlantic City: Lacy Fleming, Ouachita Senior, Wins Fourth Runner-up at Places at Miss …

The Ouachita Circle Spring 2003, Ouachita Baptist University

The Ouachita Circle: The Alumni Magazine of Ouachita Baptist University

Commencement: Two Hundred Twenty-Five Students Received Degrees at Spring Commencement on May 10

Ouachita Singers Touch Hearts and Lives in Shanghai

Homecoming 2003

Campaign Funding & Development: Phonathon Raises over $91,000 for Scholarships; University Institutes Online Credit Card Donations

Faculty & Staff: Dr. Nathan Stan Poole Named VP for Academic Affairs;

On Campus: Stephen Carter presents Birkett Williams Lecture; J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences with Dawson Co-Op Provide Traveling Lab for Schools; Students Connect with Alumni through OSF Shadowing Program; Students Minister through Drama

Sports: Lady Tigers earn GSC Trophy; Men's Tennis Team Advances to Regionals

Memorial Contributions

Class …

The Ouachita Circle Winter 2003, Ouachita Baptist University

The Ouachita Circle: The Alumni Magazine of Ouachita Baptist University

Hickingbotham Hall: Frank Hickingbotham provides $3 million gift for state-of-the-art business facility

Developmental News

Academic News

Campus News

Sports News

Alumni News

Memorials

Class Notes (marriages, births, deaths)

The Financial Adviser

Donor List

The Ouachita Circle Fall 2002, Ouachita Baptist University

The Ouachita Circle: The Alumni Magazine of Ouachita Baptist University

Natural Sciences: Dr. Tim Knight, holder of the J.D. Patterson Chair of Biology, works with Casey Lockett on the identification of tissue type. The School of Natural Sciences was recently named after benefactor Dr. J.D. Patterson of Searcy, Arkansas.

The Forgotten Expedition: Dunbar and Hunter Documentary Film Debutes at Ouachita

Junior Pre-med Major Lauren Davidson Captures Title of Miss Arkansas

Campaign Funding & Development: Former Coach Pledges $1 Million to Ouachita; Fuller Estate Leaves $1.9 Million to University; Patterson to Chair Alumni Campaign; Pilgrim's Pride Founder Surprises Students with Gift

Academic News: RAPS Aids Students and Churches; International Awareness Sponsored …

The Ouachita Circle Spring 2002, Ouachita Baptist University

The Ouachita Circle: The Alumni Magazine of Ouachita Baptist University

Accreditation: The Hickingbotham School of Business receives accreditation from AACSB-International

Class of 2002: 197 Graduates Receive Degrees at Spring Commencement

Campaign Funding & Development: University Announces $62.5 Million Campaign; Kluck leads $800,000 Clark County Campaign; Boatrights Touch Lives Through Gift Annuity

Grants & Scholarships: New Scholarships Established; Williams Trust Established to Provide Scholarships

On Campus: Faculty Exchange Program Benefits Students from OBU and Beijing; Second Annual Scholars' Day; Refuge

Faculty & Staff: Nationally-recognized Director to Lead University's Athletic Bands; Dr. Doug Sonheim's Junior Readings Course Provides Insight while Promoting Good Reading Habits

Sports: Senior Defensive End, T.J. Bingham Signs with …

The Ouachitonian 2001, Ouachitonian Staff

OBU Yearbooks: The Ouachitonian

The 2001 Ouachita Baptist University yearbook, The Ouachitonian, records the events of this college year. Its goal is to remind readers of pleasant memories and enduring friendships formed at OBU, as well as of the students, faculty, staff, organizations, and events that shaped OBU in 2001.