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September 6, 2012 • Posted in

Wiseman hired as admission counselor

University of the Ozarks' Tennis Coach Shaun Wiseman has been hired as an admission counselor by the University, school officials announced Thursday. Shaun Wiseman has been hired as an admission counselor by the University. His primary recruiting area will be Texas. Wiseman, who has coached the men’s and women’s tennis team since 2008, will continue […]

August 30, 2012 • Posted in

Ozarks ranked among nation’s best by Washington Monthly

Clarksville, Ark. --- In recognition of a commitment to public service and educational access for low-income students, University of the Ozarks has been ranked 25th overall among the nation's Baccalaureate colleges in the 2012 Washington Monthly's College Ranking survey. Ozarks was the highest ranked college in Arkansas in the annual rankings that have been sponsored […]

August 16, 2012 • Posted in

New faculty and staff introduced at Opening Workshop

Several new employees were introduced during the University of the Ozarks? Faculty/Staff Opening Workshop for the 2012-2013 academic year. The event was held Thursday morning in the Rogers Conference Center. Among the new employees (seated, from left) are Dr. John C. Dailey, assistant professor of radio-television-video; Stormy Davis, housekeeping; Joyce McGuire, housekeeping; Kursty Boydston, development […]

August 10, 2012 • Posted in

Hoing ’11 named admission counselor

Clarksville, Ark. --- Samantha (Mosley) Hoing, a 2011 University of the Ozarks graduate, has been hired as an admission counselor at the university. Samantha (Mosley) Hoing has been hired as an admission counselor at the university. Hoing, who completed an MBA from the University of Central Arkansas in May, will work with prospective students in […]

August 1, 2012 • Posted in

Boydston ’12 hired as U of O development officer

Kursty Boydston, a 2012 graduate of University of the Ozarks, has been hired by the university as a development officer in its Advancement Office, effective August 1. Kursty Boydston has been hired by the university as a development officer in its Advancement Office. A native of Hartman, Ark., Boydston graduated with Cum Laude honors with […]

July 9, 2012 • Posted in

Review of applicants for university president underway

The University of the Ozarks' Presidential Search Committee has begun to narrow the list of applicants in its quest to find the university's 25th president. The Search Committee met on June 28 to begin the initial review of applicants to replace Dr. Rick Niece, who will retire in June of 2013 after 16 years as […]

June 27, 2012 • Posted in

Higher Learning Commission invites third party comments in accreditation process

Clarksville, Ark. --- University of the Ozarks and the Higher Learning Commission are seeking comments from the public about the university in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. U of O will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit Oct. 22-24 by a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association […]

June 20, 2012 • Posted in

Hull, Pridgin selected to lead university programs

University of the Ozarks has announced that Brian Hull has been named director of admission and Reba Pridgin has been named interim director of development, effective July 1. The announcements follow the recent resignations of Brandy Cox as director of development and Chad Cox as director of admission to pursue other opportunities. Hull has worked […]

June 18, 2012 • Posted in

Dr. Heil selected to participate in Senior Leadership Academy

Dr. Elissa Heil, associate academic dean at University of the Ozarks, has been chosen as one of 26 mid-level administrators in higher education nationwide to take part in the Senior Leadership Academy. The year-long Senior Leadership Academy is sponsored by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the American Academic Leadership Institute.  Individuals chosen for […]