When Cody Sparks graduated from Lamar (Ark.) High School in 2019 as third in her class academically and with superior honors, she had numerous options on where to attend college. Three and a half years later, she knows that her “hometown” University was the right choice for her. Sparks will graduate from University of the […]
University of the Ozarks will hold a dedication ceremony for the new Thomas and Frances Wilson Science Center on Saturday, April 9. The event will begin at 4 p.m. in front of the new $18.4 million facility on campus. The ceremony is open to alumni and friends of the University and will include refreshments and […]
University of the Ozarks Assistant Professor of Philosophy Dr. Nathan “Eric” Dickman has recently had three articles published in academic journals. “Dialogue or Narrative? Exploring Tensions between Interpretations of Genesis 38,” was co-authored with Joy Spann and appeared in Religions: An Open Access Journal of Theology. “I’m really grateful to have worked with my friend, […]
A trio of University of the Ozarks psychology students had the rare opportunity as undergraduates to present their research at a major international conference this past summer. (Pictured, from left) Isabella Matute Hernandez, Katerin Alvarado and Solange Avalo joined recent graduate Laura Gochez in presenting at the 2021 American Psychological Association international convention, which was […]
University of the Ozarks professors Dr. Chris Skinner and Dr. Joel Hagaman have collaborated on a recent paper that has been published by the academic journal, Nutrition Reviews. The article is titled, “The Interplay of Western Diet and Binge Drinking on the Onset, Progression, and Outlook of Liver Disease,” and appears on the website of […]
According to the National Science Foundation, African American women are significantly under-represented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professions, holding less than five percent of those jobs in the workforce. University of the Ozarks senior Destinee L. Manning plans to help change that trend. Manning, a chemistry major from Memphis, Tenn., will graduate with […]
Construction began this week on the University of the Ozarks’ new $18.1 million science center, the largest single capital construction project in University history. The Thomas and Frances Wilson Science Center is expected to be completed by next January, in time for the Spring 2022 Semester. The project includes a complete renovation of the current […]
Growing up poor as the child of a hard-working single mother in Guatemala City, Gladis Yessenia Alvarez was determined to make the most of every opportunity she had to succeed and improve herself. If the last four years are any indication, the newly-minted University of the Ozarks honors graduate is well on her way. Alvarez […]
University of the Ozarks Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Isaac Hunter and five of his students are heading to the Mile High City this spring to share their research on calling as it applies to vocation and profession. The U of O contingent will participate in the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association conference in Denver in […]
University of the Ozarks senior art major Willow Stratton of Fayetteville, Ark., will showcase her Senior Art Exhibit, titled, “Flock Life,” from Nov. 18-23 in the Stephens Gallery. Willow, who is minoring in education and psychology, will present an artist talk at 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, in Baldor Auditorium. There will be a […]