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More than 400 to graduate OBU at May 9 commencement ceremony

Ouachita Baptist University will hold its 139th Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 9, at 9 a.m. in front of historic Cone-Bottoms Hall

Local People

Tiger Serve Day unites multiple generations in service

While students and residents anticipate Tiger Serve Day each semester, this one was special for longtime director Judy Duvall

Higher Education Local

Ouachita names Dr. Tim Knight vice president for academic affairs

Knight pointed to two major priorities as he steps into the role: updating Ouachita’s core curriculum and preparing the campus for its next accreditation review, scheduled for December 2027

Obituaries

Patricia Daniels

Pat worked at West Department Store for many years, retired from Ouachita Baptist University, and was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church

Business & Finance Higher Education Local

Ouachita finance students manage $6 million fund, attend Quinnipiac GAME Forum

Student managers of Ouachita’s $6 million Ary Student Investment Fund had the opportunity to attend Quinnipiac University’s Global Asset Management Education Forum from March 19-20, 2026, in New York City

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4 named Stepping Up for Ouachita honorees

What began in 2010 as a vision to help students has grown into a transformative tradition, with Stepping Up for Ouachita raising over $1.3 million for scholarships at the university since its inception