For siblings Patricia Sherlock Dillion ’71 and George Sherlock ’75, University of the Ozarks was more than a place to earn a college degree. It was a life-changing experience that helped shape their careers, build their confidence and instill a lifelong commitment to service. More than five decades later, the brother and sister continue to […]
University of the Ozarks’ Town Square Collaborative (TSC) will bring together approximately 50 residents and congregational members from 10 rural Arkansas communities on Friday, Nov. 6, for a forum aimed at empowering local citizens and congregations to help shape the future of their communities. The “What’s Next Rural Arkansas” forum will be facilitated by the National Issues […]
A passion for politics and public service took University of the Ozarks senior Gabriel Mendoza of Guatemala straight to the halls of his home country’s Congress this past summer, where he gained a firsthand look at the legislative process through a unique internship opportunity. Mendoza, a triple major in business management, psychology and political science, […]
(Photo: Col. Kremers is pictured with his daughter, Clara, and son, George, during his retirement ceremony on Oct. 18) After more than three decades of military service, including deployments overseas, leadership roles in the Arkansas National Guard and a history-making promotion, Col. Eric T. Kremers is preparing to close a distinguished chapter of his life. […]
Arkansas artist Neal Harrington will present his graphic novel and art exhibit, “Welcome to North Rapid,” in University of the Ozarks’ Stephens Gallery through Nov. 11, 2026, as part of the University’s Artist of the Month series. There will be a reception to meet the artist from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the […]
University of the Ozarks President Richard Dunsworth will receive the inaugural Partners in Assessment Award from the Arkansas Association for the Assessment of Collegiate Learning (AAACL). The award will be presented at the AAACL’s annual fall conference on Nov. 5 at Hendrix College. Selected by the AAACL board, the Partners in Assessment Award recognizes institutional […]
University of the Ozarks Theatre will present six showings of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream over two weekends in November. The production will be shown on Nov. 5, 6 and 7 as well as Nov. 12, 13 and 14, in the Walton Fine Arts Center on campus. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. […]
The King Family, which has been associated with and supported University of the Ozarks for more than 125 years, will be the recipients of the University’s 2026 Pay it Forward Award at Homecoming 2026. The King Family will be represented by (pictured) Kathryn King Kish, Alice King Kutz and her husband, Kurt. The award will […]
Dani Bowman, an autistic entrepreneur, animator, educator, and public speaker dedicated to advancing inclusion, creativity, and opportunity for neurodivergent individuals, will speak at University of the Ozarks on Wednesday, Nov. 11, as part of the University’s Walton Arts & Ideas Series. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Rogers Conference Center. There is no […]
University of the Ozarks is launching Momentum, a new career readiness initiative that will provide students with funding to pursue internships, undergraduate research, international experiences and other high-impact opportunities that prepare them for life and careers after graduation. Momentum, which is expected to be fully implemented for the Fall 2027 Semester, will provide approximately 100 […]