“You’re going to be a doctor—you did it.” Those were the words from her parents that finally made it real for Jessie Wright. Moments earlier, the University of the Ozarks senior from Decatur, Texas, had been holding her breath, staring at her phone, trying to process the news she had worked toward for years. But […]
The University of the Ozarks’ Board of Trustees presented its annual faculty and staff awards during the 2026 Trustees Awards Banquet, held April 24 in the Rogers Conference Center. Among the recipients for 2026 were (pictured, from left) Dr. David Daily, Dr. Minami Nishioka, Dallas Brose, Terry Hatcher and Nichole Sherman. Daily, professor of religion, and Nishioka, […]
The University of the Ozarks Board of Trustees granted tenure and approved promotions for several professors during the board’s annual spring meeting last weekend. Those who were recognized included (pictured clockwise, from top left) Dr. Christine McCain, Dr. William “Bill” Gorton, Margo Duvall, and Dr. Piroska Boros. McCain, who joined the University in 2010, was […]
University of the Ozarks senior art major Keyannah Roberts will present her artwork, “Arkansas Bottoms,” as her Senior Art Exhibit April 28 through May 8 in the Stephens Gallery. There will be a reception to meet the artist from 7-8 p.m. on Monday, May 4, in the gallery, located in the Walton Fine Arts Center. From New Spadra, […]
For Lili Garcia, the most important step this May won’t be across a graduation stage—it will be into a career she’s been chasing for years. The University of the Ozarks senior is choosing to miss Commencement in order to begin her journey in law enforcement, trading a ceremony for a calling On May 16—the same […]
University of the Ozarks senior Luke Proctor didn’t just get a job offer—he got it in a moment he’ll never forget. Sitting in the stands in mid-March at the Arkansas High School Girls Basketball Class 5A State Championship game in Hot Springs, cheering on his hometown Mountain Home team, Proctor’s phone rang with the news […]
University of the of Ozarks later this week will honor three retiring faculty and staff members who dedicated a combined 90-plus years of service to the University. (Pictured, from left) Steve Edmisten, Dr. David Daily and Phyllis Parsons have announced their retirements this academic year. They will be recognized at the University’s Board of Trustees […]
Before they even graduate, three University of the Ozarks education majors are already doing the work—leading elementary classrooms, inspiring young learners, and putting years of preparation into practice at Clarksville Primary School. Abigail Kindschi (pictured from left), Camryn Kapics and Chloe Weathers are wrapping up their year-long, student-teaching internships this month at the school as they prepare […]
For most college students, contributing to a peer-reviewed journal is a long-term goal. For University of the Ozarks junior Caleb Gutierrez, it’s already a reality. Gutierrez, a finance major from Chihuahua, Mexico, is a co-author on a research article published in Environment, Innovation and Management (EIM)—a top-tier, peer-reviewed international journal focused on environmental challenges and technological […]
University of the Ozarks will recognize several employees later this month for 25 and 30-year milestone service awards. Those being honored include, (pictured, top row from left) Cara Flinn, Connie Booty, Dr. David Daily, (bottom row, from left), Lori McBee and Emmalee Morrow. Flinn, Booty, Daily and McBee are all celebrating their 25th year at […]