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OBU Christian studies professors attend conference and publish works

Faculty members of Ouachita Baptist University’s Chesley and Elizabeth Pruet School of Christian Studies (PSCS) attended the Evangelical Theological Society’s national conference in Providence, R.I. Representing their departments and the university were PSCS faculty Dr. Terry Carter, Dr. Joey Dodson, Dr. Scott Duvall, Dr. Ray…

OBU Men’s Tennis reschedules match with UAPB

Ouachita Baptist University men’s tennis coach Craig Ward announced that the Tigers will take on Arkansas-Pine Bluff in a match which was rescheduled at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 12 at the Heflin Tennis Center. The match was originally scheduled for Feb. 6, but was postponed.…

OBU’s Bob Webster receives major research award

Dr. Bob Webster, the George Young Professor of Business at Ouachita Baptist University, was recently awarded the Allied Academics Distinguished Research Award in Reno, Nev., for his manuscript “Does a Market Orientation Strategy Exist Toward Business School Students? A View from Three Levels of Academic…

First Baptist Church shows inspirational film ‘Fireproof’

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, many thoughts are geared toward romance and relationships. First Baptist Church of Arkadelphia will host Dinner and a Movie, featuring “Fireproof,” Saturday, Feb. 14. “Fireproof” is a Christian-based movie focused on one man’s effort to save his marriage. Ardith Franklin,…

OBU Baseball preseason ranked 14th in NCBWA

The ninth-ranked Ouachita Baptist University baseball team entered Monday the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Division II National Preseason Poll ranked 14th. The Tigers (5-2) are one of three Gulf South Conference teams ranked inside the Top 25. Delta State is ranked fifth, while…

Men’s basketball falls to Delta State

Three Ouachita Baptist University men’s basketball players reached double figures in scoring, but it wasn’t enough as the Tigers dropped a 77-70 Gulf South Conference West Division game to Delta State at Bill Vining Arena. Rowan Ledbetter paced Ouachita (12-9 overall, 2-6 GSC West) with…

OBU Baseball splits pair with Missouri Western

Drew Wurzelbacher hit a grand slam to highlight a nine-run second inning during the second game of a doubleheader as the ninth-ranked Ouachita Baptist University baseball team salvaged a split Sunday afternoon as the Tigers dropped the opening game, 5-3, but took the second contest…

OBU Baseball sweeps doubleheader from Missouri Western

It was a ceremonial day Saturday at Rab Rogers Field as the 2008 Division II National Runner-up team was recognized before the game as the ninth-ranked Ouachita Baptist University baseball team swept a doubleheader over Missouri Western State, 7-6 and 65. The second pitch from…