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Rebecca Willems

October 15, 2024

Willems Receives Above the Call Award From State Organization

Hazel Carr Robson Scholarship recipients

September 27, 2024

Hazel Carr Robson Scholarship Puts Alumni on Road to Success

Rebecca Willems and Morgan Douglas

August 17, 2023

Willems Promoted, Douglas Hired in Admission Office

Wilson Complex

U of O Announces $6.2 Million Softball and Baseball Complex

Campus Photo

September 12, 2022

U.S. News Ranks Ozarks No. 2 Best Value in South

students walking

September 9, 2022

U of O Incoming Class Enrollment Up 19 Percent

Reggie Hill

Vice President for Marketing and Enrollment Accepts Position at University of Missouri–St. Louis

Robson Library

February 18, 2021

University Announces Tuition Freeze for 2021-22

US News & World Reports Announcement

September 14, 2020

Ozarks Ranked in Multiple Categories by U.S. News

Social Distance Classroom

September 9, 2020

University Reports Second-Largest Enrollment

Melle van Duijn

Ozarks Rekindles Academic Spark for van Duijn

Campus

Board Votes No Tuition Increase for 2020-21

University of the Ozarks has joined into a new aca

University of the Ozarks has joined into a new academic partnership with the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith’s Carolyn McKelvey Moore School of Nursing for students interested in careers in nursing.

Under the 2+2 articulation agreement, students complete the first two years of study at U of O and transfer all credit hours to UAFS for completion of the Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN). The pre-nursing track at Ozarks will be implemented beginning the Fall 2025 Semester.

Congratulations, Kadence! Thank you for visiting U

Congratulations, Kadence! Thank you for visiting University of the Ozarks, we hope you enjoyed your time on campus! 🦅

Our admissions team will reach out to you soon!

Sunday Stories: With a major in Biology, and minor

Sunday Stories: With a major in Biology, and minors in Chemistry, Athletic Coaching, and Music, current senior Duban Figueroa is pulling from every lens to grow as an athlete, academic, and musician.

“I’ve always been interested in the natural sciences,” he said, as he always enjoyed those subjects in high school, “And Chemistry goes hand in hand with my major.”

Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Duban moved when he was 6 to Fort Smith, Arkansas, where he ran Track and Cross Country, played multiple sports, and participated in band.

“I had a great, motivational coach in high school who made me fall in love with the sport,” he said. With his minor in Athletic Coaching, Duban aims to inspire others just as his coach inspired him.

Though he was recruited to run for Ozarks, he quickly found that the university had much more to offer beyond athletics. It was his first tour of campus when Duban met President Dunsworth. “It’s not every day that you get to meet the president of a university,” he said. “That set Ozarks apart for me.”

Another special thing that stood out to him was the study abroad program. He always wanted to travel but never had the opportunity until coming to Ozarks. Making use of the resources like the Student Enrichment Fund, he studied in Spain for a semester.

While abroad, he met other international students from much larger universities, but they had to pay much more for the same opportunity. “It wasn’t integrated into their schools like it is here,” Duban explained.

He encourages others to study abroad; “I’m a student ambassador and that’s what I really hit when I’m giving tours. It’s an experience you will never forget.” Now, Duban is applying to various graduate schools in Europe to pursue a PhD in Botany.

Along with improving his mind and body, Duban wants to continue his passion for music as well; “It just flows within the fingers, and tickles my ears. I really like it.” He is one of the first to request a senior recital- a requirement only for music majors.

“That’s what I love about the Lens Program,” he said about the university’s unique curriculum. “It lets me work different parts of my mind.”

This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for so many th

This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for so many things that make the University of the Ozarks so special—our incredible students, dedicated faculty and staff, supportive alumni, and the beautiful campus we all call home.

We’re grateful for the community that inspires growth, connection, and purpose every day. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and happy Thanksgiving!

Sunday Stories: At Ozarks, senior Felicite Bolden

Sunday Stories: At Ozarks, senior Felicite Bolden has found that diversity extends well beyond the color of someone’s skin. “Even though someone looks like me, they could be from a totally different country, culture, and background,” she said. “It makes me appreciate my story too.”

Felicite was raised in Augusta, Arkansas, but moved to Searcy at the age of 13, where she currently lives. She first attended a community college, Arkansas State Universtity in Beebe, in 2019, where she pursued an associates degree in Psycology.

However, her plans changed when she returned to ASU-Beebe after a gap year due to the COVID-Pandemic; she started taking theater classes. “I wanted to do something creative,” Felicite said.

She fell in love with costume design and behind-the-scenes work, so she then searched for a place to earn a Bachelor’s in Theater. Felicite is someone who does her research before making a decision, and “Ozarks checked all the boxes,” she said.

Dr. Macy Jones was a major selling point for Felicite; “It was hard getting an email back from some collages, but at Ozarks, Dr. Jones actually took the time to meet me over zoom and answer my questions,” she said.

She felt that Ozarks was more personal and supportive than other institutions she was considering. “Professors and faculty have all been welcoming, and I can really tell they care about the students.”

As a first-gen African American student, Felicite wanted to be surrounded by people she could relate to. “[Growing up] in Augusta, it was predominantly black, but when I moved to Searcy, it shocked me because I was in the minority.”

When Felicite came to Ozarks, she found people she could identify with, but not in the way she expected. “The accents shocked me,” she said, as she was amazed to find international students from a variety of countries and cultures.

“Even though we are from all these different places,” she said, “At the root of it all, we are still people. I think this collage does a really good job of creating a community of support.”

(Feature produced by Communication Studies major Phoenix Mertin)

Sunday Stories: For a freshman, Anthony Nuno is al

Sunday Stories: For a freshman, Anthony Nuno is already extremely involved on the Ozarks campus, particularly in theater. He has wasted no time busying himself with his aspirations: “I want to build up the theater department,” he said.

Anthony’s love of theater started when he was young. “I grew up in a Disney family,” he said. “We always watched the movies and visited the parks, and that’s when I decided I wanted to be famous one day, even though it’s a cliche dream that everybody has.”

It was a close friend that inspired Anthony to pursue drama at Clarksville High School. He has since taken every opportunity to gain experience including acting, directing, writing, and choreographing.

Here at Ozarks, he played the role of a soldier in this semester’s production of Antigone, which finished showing just yesterday. Anthony wants to pave the way for future theater students.

“So that’s why I have applied to be a student ambassador,” he explained. As a potential student ambassador, Anthony wants to encourage prospective students to explore art degrees like theater.

Even though Anthony’s dream is to become famous one day, he said “I would at least like to be a teacher to help build theater programs in schools that are struggling.”

Anthony feels like he traveled much further than his hometown to attend college.

“I’ve lived in Clarksville my whole life, but once I got to Ozarks, it feels like a whole new world.” He was surprised by the plethora of international students. He strives to give his international friends as many opportunities and experiences as he can, as he says “They’ve given me as much as I’ve given them.”

As a commuter, Anthony makes great efforts to stay on campus as much as possible as he recognizes the importance of having the ‘college experience.’ “From late nights out with friends to working in the library, I have made a lifelong memory in every building on this campus.”

(Feature produced by communication studies major Phoenix Mertin)

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University of the Ozarks will add a computer scien

University of the Ozarks will add a computer science major to its academic curriculum beginning the Fall 2025 Semester.

The new major was approved by the Board of Trustees during its meeting in October.

The University has had an information science minor for the past several years. Dr. Janie Diels, vice president for academic affairs, said adding computer science is the next step in meeting the high demand of students who are interested in emerging fields such as data science, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

“This major, in the context of the LENS curriculum, will integrate liberal arts principles such as critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and cultural awareness to develop innovative and socially responsible IT solutions for complex, real-world challenges,” she said. “Computer Science majors will be well-prepared to pursue further study in graduate school, or in a variety of career pathways.”

At the end of October University of the Ozarks Mus

At the end of October University of the Ozarks Music and Theatre programs presented the annual All Hallows’ Eve concert, which displayed spectacular performances and talents by many of our students. This event is a wonderful tradition here at Ozarks, and we are still in awe over this year’s performances — we are so excited to see what next year’s event has in store for us!

Photos from the event are now available for download at https://uozarks.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0000fA8pPBbvHzs/G0000W0PCK0tsrtQ/All-Hallows-Eve-Concert

Today, we honor the courage, dedication, and sacri

Today, we honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of our veterans. Thank you for your service and commitment to our country. 🇺🇸

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