University of the Ozarks President Dr. Rick Niece (right) recently thanked Arkansas State Legislators (from left) Rep. George Overbey and Rep. John Paul Wells for helping the university secure $253,429 in federal stimulus money from the State Fiscal Stabilization Funds, authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The University will use […]
The University of the Ozarks Women (UOW) recently presented a check for $2,500 to U of O President Dr. Rick Niece for the University's Annual Scholarship Fund. The donation came from proceeds from the 2009 UOW Community Birthday Calendar. Among those at the presentation were (from left) Carolyn Walker, Heather Dickerson, Karla Wood, […]
CenturyTel recently made an $2,000 donation to the University of the Ozarks' Eagle Alert system. Kevin Bailey (left), area plant supervisor for CenturyTel, presents a check for $2,000 to University of the Ozarks President Dr. Rick Niece recently. The donation from CenturyTel will help fund the university’s Eagle Alert system, a text messaging, e-mail and […]
Regions Bank recently made an $11,000 donation to the University of the Ozarks' Annual Scholarship Fund. Presenting the check is Ron Collins (left), president of Regions Bank in Clarksville. Accepting the check for the University is Executive Vice President Steve Edmisten.
Clarksville, Ark. ? Hanna Oil and Gas of Fort Smith has announced a $100,000 commitment to the University of the Ozarks' capital improvement project. Primary components of the $11 million capital improvements project are the renovation and expansion of the university’s Seay Student Center, and the construction of a new apartment-style residence hall. The capital […]
Clarksville, Ark. -- Arkansas motor vehicle owners can now purchase University of the Ozarks specialty license plates for their vehicles, thanks to an effort sponsored by the university's Alumni Association. The official University of the Ozarks license plates became available in May by the Office of Motor Vehicle, which is a part of the Arkansas […]
Kevin Bailey (left), area plant supervisor for CenturyTel, presents a check for $5,000 to University of the Ozarks President Dr. Rick Niece recently. The donation from CenturyTel will help fund the university’s Eagle Alert system, a text messaging, e-mail and voice notification service designed to keep students, faculty and staff informed during emergencies. The Eagle […]
Clarksville, Ark. --- An endowment has been established for theatre productions at the University of the Ozarks to honor 1941 Ozarks alumni Cecil and Ruth Boddie Farmer. The Cecil and Ruth Boddie Farmer Theatre Production Endowment was established by their children, Dr. Pat Farmer of Clarksville and Mrs. Heber Farmer McKissack of Conway. The endowment […]
Clarksville, Ark. -- Floyd Pledger (left), manager of Arkansas Western Gas in Clarksville, recently donated $1,000 on behalf of the company to University of the Ozarks President Dr. Rick Niece. The money will go to the University's Annual Scholarship Fund.
Clarksville, Ark. -- Charles Nabholz (Left), Chairman of the Board of Nabholz Charitable Foundation in Conway, Ark., presents a donation to University of the Ozarks President Dr. Rick Niece recently. The Nabholz Charitable Foundation has pledged $20,000 over the next four years for technical computer support in Walker Hall