The Department of Education announced a further delay to release batches of FAFSA information (ISIRs) to schools until the first half of March.
Despite this, Ozarks is aiming to roll out financial aid packages within two weeks of receiving FAFSA information.
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New residence hall
February 22, 2024 • Posted in ,

Construction Begins on New $27M Residence Hall

University of the Ozarks has begun construction this month on a new $27 million, four-story residence hall, one of the largest capital construction projects in the University’s 190-year history. The 250-bed residence hall will be located on the east side of College Avenue, just north and adjacent to MacLean Hall. It is expected to be […]

Dr. Chris Jones
February 15, 2024 • Posted in ,

Dr. Jones to Speak on Politics and Faith on Feb. 27

Dr. Chris Jones, who in 2022 became the first African-American to be nominated for governor by a major political party in Arkansas, will present a talk titled, “Politics and Faith: A Power Couple,” at University of the Ozarks on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Jones’ visit to campus is made possible by the Cecil and Ruth Boddie […]

New Physical Plant employees
January 18, 2024 • Posted in

Three Join Physical Plant

The University of the Ozarks’ physical plant has announced the hiring of three new employees. (Pictured from left) Nate Walters, Jason Baumgartner and Butch Thomas all began working at the University on Jan. 2. Walters and Thomas are groundskeepers and Baumgartner is a maintenance technician. Walters, who has worked at the University through a temporary […]

Munger-Wilson Chapel
January 9, 2024 • Posted in

Spring Semester Begins Jan. 16

Classes for the Spring 2024 Semester at University of the Ozarks will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Because of the risk of inclement weather on Sunday, residential housing will open on Saturday, Jan 13, for students to move in for the semester. There will be no classes on Monday, Jan. 15, as the University observes […]

Wilson Athletic Complex
January 8, 2024 • Posted in , ,

Mabee Foundation Awards $700K Challenge Grant to University

University of the Ozarks has been awarded a $700,000 challenge grant from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa, Okla., to help fund the University’s new $10.75 million Wilson Athletic Complex.  In order to receive the challenge grant funds, the University must raise an additional $3,278,329 by Oct. 10, 2024. The University began construction […]

Class of Fall 2023
December 16, 2023 • Posted in

U of O Awards Diplomas to 38 Graduates

University of the Ozarks conferred degrees on 38 graduates Saturday (Dec. 16) during its Fall 2023 Commencement held in Munger-Wilson Chapel. Alumna Shannon (Carlisle) Huggins ’91 of Arlington, Texas, provided the keynote address. Huggins, a member of the University’s Board of Trustees, has been in healthcare administration for more than 20 years and is currently […]

campus photo
December 15, 2023 • Posted in

U of O Receives “A” Rating in 2023 Forbes Financial Grades Ranking

University of the Ozarks has received an “A” rating in the latest Forbes College Financial Grades ranking. The annual rankings assess the operational viability and balance sheet strength of more than 900 private colleges across the United States. To build the college financial grades list, Forbes pulled the latest available financial data from the National […]

New Board of Trustees members
December 14, 2023 • Posted in

Four New Trustees Elected to University Board

Four new members have been elected to join the University of the Ozarks’ Board of Trustees, effective Jan 1, 2024. The new members were unanimously approved by the board to serve three-year terms during the board’s annual fall meeting in October. The newest members of the board include (pictured, clockwise from top left), David Porter […]

Graduates pose before ceremony
November 30, 2023 • Posted in

Fall 2023 Commencement Scheduled for Dec. 16

University of the Ozarks will hold its Fall 2023 Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 16, in Munger-Wilson Chapel. Approximately 40 graduates are expected to take part in the ceremony, which will begin at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in-person. Alumna Shannon (Carlisle) Huggins ’91 of Arlington, Texas, will provide […]

Robson Library
September 18, 2023 • Posted in

U of O Ranked No. 1 Best Value in South by U.S. News

For the second time in three years, University of the Ozarks has been ranked the No. 1 Best Value in the South Region in U.S. News & World Report’s annual college rankings. In the 2024 edition of Best Colleges, released this week, U of O ranked first in the “Best Value Schools” category among the […]