University of the Ozarks will begin its 179th academic year when classes for the 2013 Fall Semester begin on Aug. 27. Ozarks, which was founded in 1834 in Cane Hill, Ark., and moved to Clarksville in 1891, was recently recognized by the Arkansas Business publication as the second-oldest institution in Arkansas. Only the Rose Law […]
As the summer heat has continued to hit the triple-digits here at Ozarks, construction nears its end on campus. According to U of O Business Manager Darrell W. Williams, "We are pushing to have Trustee Hall, the General and Organic Chemistry labs, the Fitness Center, and the Aerobics areas ready by the end of next […]
Mr. Erik Krauss, who boasts a variety of experiences stemming from years of living and working with international students both at home and abroad, has been named the new director of international student programs at University of the Ozarks. Mr. Erik Krauss will serve as the director of international student programs at Ozarks. Krauss is […]
The University of the Ozarks Board of Trustees presented its annual faculty and staff awards during the 2013 Trustees' Awards Banquet, held April 26 in the Rogers Conference Center. Among the recipients for 2013 were (pictured, from left) Professor of Religion Dr. David Daily, Postmaster Francie Kenner, Associate Professor of Art Tammy Harrington, Physical Plant […]
There will be a reception for the Johnson County community to meet University of the Ozarks' incoming president Richard L. "Rich" Dunsworth and his family on Saturday, April 27. The reception will be held from 1-3 p.m. in the Rogers Conference Center on campus. The public is encouraged to attend. Dunsworth, who has worked at […]
Arkansas Rep. Betty Overbey presented a resolution on the floor of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, April 2, recognizing the service and achievements of retiring University of the Ozarks President Dr. Rick Niece and First Lady Sher?e. Overbey, whose State House District 69 includes Clarksville, read the resolution before the 89th General Assembly at […]
University of the Ozarks is presenting a tribute dinner to honor retiring President Dr. Rick Niece and his wife, Sher?e, at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, April 20. The event, which is part of the university’s Alumni Weekend 2013, is being co-sponsored by ARAMARK food services and will be held in the Rogers Conference Center. The public […]
University of the Ozarks has been re-accredited as an institution of higher education for the next 10 years by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools' Higher Learning Commission (HLC). At a meeting on Feb. 25, the Institutional Actions Council (IAC) of the HLC voted to "continue the accreditation of the University of the […]
Doug Black of Tulsa, Okla., is the new chairman of the University of the Ozarks' Board of Trustees. He began his two-year term on Jan. 1. Doug Black of Tulsa, Okla., is the new chairman of the University of the Ozarks’ Board of Trustees. Black was elected chairman during the board’s fall meeting, held October […]
Registration for the 2013 Spring Semester at University of the Ozarks will be held Jan. 14 and 15. Classes begin on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The university will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, for the Martin Luther King holiday. The last day to register for classes for the spring semester is Tuesday, Jan. 22. Other […]