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August 5, 2024 • Posted in

Fall Semester Classes Begin Aug. 27

University of the Ozarks will begin classes for the 2024 Fall Semester on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The University is expected to welcome an incoming class of more than 280 new students to campus for the New Student Orientation, which runs from Aug. 23-26. The orientation begins with move-in from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on […]

June 24, 2024 • Posted in , ,

Molina Named Interim Director of Athletics

Dr. Sergio L. Molina has been named interim director of athletics at University of the Ozarks, effective immediately. Molina has been an assistant professor of physical education at U of O since 2021 and has served as the University’s faculty athletics representative (FAR) since February of 2022. He replaces Jimmy Clark, who transitioned to a […]

Chapel in summer
May 28, 2024 • Posted in ,

Spring 2024 Academic Honor Lists Announced

University of the Ozarks has announced its academic honor lists for the Spring 2024 Semester. To be included on the University’s President’s List, a student must carry at least 15 hours and maintain a 4.00 grade point average. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must carry at least 15 hours and maintain […]

Spring 2024 Graduates
May 11, 2024 • Posted in

University Confers Degrees on 100 Graduates

University of the Ozarks conferred degrees on 100 graduates on Saturday, May 11, during its Spring 2024 Commencement held on the campus mall. Alumnus and University trustee Peter Van Dyke served as the keynote speaker. The 1987 Ozarks graduate is the vice president of complex casualty claims at CNA Insurance headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. He […]

Rev. Dr. Jim Freeman
May 9, 2024 • Posted in ,

Rev. Dr. Freeman to Speak at Baccalaureate

The Rev. Dr. Jim Freeman, pastor of the Broadmoor Presbyterian Church in Shreveport, La., will be the guest speaker during the University of the Ozarks’ Baccalaureate service at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 10, in Munger-Wilson Chapel. The University’s Baccalaureate service is a long-standing tradition at Ozarks on the day preceding the Spring Commencement ceremony. […]

Gloria Arcia
May 8, 2024 • Posted in

Executive VP Arcia Accepts Position with Rhode Island University

University of the Ozarks Executive Vice President Gloria Arcia, Ed.D., has been named the new executive vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island. Arcia has served as executive vice president for finance and administration at U of O since Aug. 2023. She was the […]

Trustee award winners
April 29, 2024 • Posted in ,

Trustees Recognize Outstanding Faculty, Staff

The University of the Ozarks’ Board of Trustees presented its annual faculty and staff awards during the 2024 Trustees Awards Banquet, held April 26 in the Rogers Conference Center. Among the recipients for 2024 were (pictured, from left) Joey Hughes, Kenneth Kennedy, Dr. Daniel Fudge and Dr. Stewart Hart. Also receiving an award was Josh […]

Groundbreaking ceremony new residence hall
April 25, 2024 • Posted in

U of O Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Residence Hall

Rain showers halted in time Thursday afternoon for officials at University of the Ozarks to hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new $27 million, four-story residence hall on North College Avenue (Highway 103). The ceremony was attended by numerous students, faculty, staff, trustees, alumni and Clarksville city officials as well as representatives of Kinco Constructors […]

Smiling graduates
March 26, 2024 • Posted in

Spring 2024 Commencement set for May 11

University of the Ozarks is expected to confer degrees on approximately 100 graduates during its 2024 Spring Commencement ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, May 11. The graduation ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on the campus mall in front of Robson Library. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to Mabee Gymnasium. […]