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Ouachitonian Yearbook Honored For Excellence By Jostens, Addie Woods, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s student yearbook the Ouachitonian received a 2022 National Yearbook Program of Excellence award from Jostens Company.

Based in Minneapolis, Minn., Jostens produces college yearbooks nationwide, including the Ouachitonian. The company’s National Yearbook Program of Excellence recognizes engaging yearbooks that reflect a broad representation of the student body. Gold-, silver- or bronze-level distinction is awarded to publications based on criteria achieved in one to three of the following categories: creating an inclusive yearbook, generating school engagement and successfully managing the yearbook creation process.

Awards are presented in spring and fall of each year. Winners of the Fall …

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

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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).

Ouachita's 2018-2019 Yearbook Named Pacemaker Finalist By Associated Collegiate Press, Rachel Gaddis, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s Ouachitonian yearbook has been named a Pacemaker Finalist by the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) for its 2018-2019 edition, “Untold.” The Ouachitonian is one of seven finalists from around the country to be eligible for the Pacemaker Award, which will be announced in October.

Ouachita Yearbook One Of Five Receive National Cspa Crown Award, Rachel Moreno, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s yearbook, the Ouachitonian, was one of five universities in the nation to receive a Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Gold or Silver Crown Award for its 2017-2018 edition yearbook, “Timeless,” at the 2019 Crown Awards held in New York City on Friday, March 8. The Ouachitonian yearbook was awarded the prestigious Silver Crown Award at the convention.

Obu’S Ouachitonian Yearbook Earns National Gold Medalist Award, Sarah Davis, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s 2016-2017 Ouachitonian yearbook earned a Gold Medalist award and All-Columbian Honors from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in its annual College Yearbook Critique.

Ouachitonian Selected To Be Featured In 2017 Jostens Look Book, Katie Smith, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s 2015-2016 yearbook, Ouachitonian, is featured in the 2017 Jostens Look Book, celebrating the yearbook’s design excellence among the best in yearbook design and coverage.

The Jostens Look Book is a collection of spreads and photos from outstanding yearbooks and their themes, covers, designs, coverage, copy and photography. Along with design excellence, the annual Look Book honors the significant role that well-crafted yearbooks play in helping schools chronicle the experiences, stories and achievements relevant to students during the academic year.

Ouachita Student Publications Earn 53 Awards At 2017 Acma Competition, Katie Smith, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s student publications recently won 53 awards at the Arkansas College Media Association (AMCA) conference in Bentonville, Ark.

“It’s nice to see so many students honored for their work because it shows that it is a team effort when producing the publications for the university,” said Dr. Deborah Root, chair of Ouachita’s Rogers Department of Communications and sponsor of the Ouachitonian yearbook. “From writing to design to photography, it takes a strong staff of students to publish award-winning publications.”

2016 Ouachitonian Yearbook Earns Top National Awards From Acp And Cspa, Katie Smith, Ouachita News Bureau

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Ouachita Baptist University’s 2016 Ouachitonian yearbook earned an All-American ranking from the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) for the second consecutive year. The Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) also recognized the 2016 Ouachitonian as a Gold Medalist in its College Yearbook Critique. These are the highest awards given for yearbooks in the two organizations’ critiques.