Ouachita Baptist University (OBU) is a private university supported by the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, the state arm of the Southern Baptist Convention. It is located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and is named for the Ouachita River which borders the campus on its eastern side.
History
The Convention authorized OBU's opening in November 1885, selected Arkadelphia as the location in April 1886 and began holding classes in September of that year. In an era where many colleges opened and closed, relocated, and changed operators, OBU is one of the few that has not relocated or changed management since its opening.
Schools
- School of Interdisciplinary Studies
- Frank D. Hickingbotham School of Business
- Chesley & Elizabeth Pruet School of Christian Studies
- Michael D. Huckabee School of Education
- School of Humanities
- J.D. Patterson School of Natural Sciences
- School of Performing Arts
- W.H. Sutton School of Social Sciences
Notable Alumni
Former Arkansas Governor and Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, and his daughter Sarah Huckabee Sanders, are both notable alumni.