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Senior Katelyn Willetts
5 days ago • February 13, 2026 • Posted in ,

Senior Willetts Finds Purpose in Publishing World

As a child, Katelyn Willetts was rarely seen without a book in her hands. Stories filled her imagination, formed her values, and eventually clarified her calling. Now a senior English major at University of the Ozarks, Willetts is turning that lifelong love of storytelling into a profession. The Flippin, Ark., native is set to graduate […]

The Rofkahr siblings
1 week ago • February 10, 2026 • Posted in

All in the Family: Rofkahr Siblings Share Love of Sports

For the Rofkahr siblings from Barling, Ark., Eagle athletics has become a family tradition. This academic year, University of the Ozarks senior wrestler Hayden Rofkahr (pictured, right) welcomed his younger twin siblings—freshman wrestler Landon Rofkahr and freshman softball player Brilea Rofkahr—to campus, turning their shared love of sports into a full-fledged family affair at Ozarks. […]

Junior marketing major Carol Samaniego
January 29, 2026 • Posted in ,

A Global Lesson in Finance

A two-and-a-half-week study abroad experience over the winter break proved to be transformational for University of the Ozarks junior Carol Yesivel Samaniego Montenegro, opening her eyes to global perspectives that will shape her future career. Samaniego, a finance and marketing major from Panama, participated in a 17-day winter program at Hanyang University in Seoul, South […]

Johnson County Historical Society members
December 17, 2025 • Posted in ,

Ozarks Senior Wilson Helps Historical Society Go Digital

University of the Ozarks senior Zachary Wilson spent his fall semester bridging past and present—using his digital media skills to help the Johnson County Historical Society (JCHS) preserve local history for future generations. Wilson spent the Fall 2025 Semester working in an internship with the JCHS in downtown Clarksville. The communication (media studies) major from […]

Mackenzie Meier
December 9, 2025 • Posted in ,

Meier Driven by Work Ethic, Academic Excellence

By the time Mackenzie Meier crosses the graduation stage later this month, she will have logged more than 5,000 hours at work, earned the highest academic honors, and finished college early — all while carrying a full course load. For the University of the Ozarks senior from Knoxville, Ark., ambition has never been something you talk […]

Senior Raegan Swafford
May 8, 2025 • Posted in

Swafford Named 2025 Hurie Award Recipient 

University of the Ozarks senior Raegan Swafford, an English and psychology major from Van Buren, Ark., has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Hurie Award, given to the outstanding member of the graduating class.  The award was announced during Wednesday’s Honors Day ceremony. She is pictured center with University of the Ozarks President […]

Enya Trinidad
April 11, 2025 • Posted in

Trinidad Overcomes Challenges on Way to College Diploma

While most college students might be a bit timid and nervous to get on a plane for their first study abroad trip, University of the Ozarks student Enya Trinidad was excited and prepared, thanks to her history of accepting new challenges and experiences in order to improve herself. Trinidad, a senior psychology major from Mexico […]

Pet Buddy students
March 18, 2025 • Posted in ,

Pet Buddy Trio Advances to Finals of Arkansas Governor’s Cup

A trio of University of the Ozarks business students have reached the pinnacle of a state-wide collegiate business-plan competition. (Pictured, from left) Gabriel Mendoza, Daniella Ugarte, and William Guillen have earned a spot to compete in the finals of the prestigious Arkansas Governor’s Cup on April 14-16 in Little Rock for their prospective business, Pet […]

Nathaly Herrera
October 21, 2024 • Posted in ,

Herrera Receives Prestigious Scholarship from State Organization

University of the Ozarks junior Nathaly Herrera has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Robbie Lyle Scholarship, named after a long-time educator in Arkansas and a staunch advocate for human rights. The scholarship is awarded annually through the Arkansas Association of Student Assistance Programs (AASAP). It was presented at the AASAP conference Oct. 6-8 in Hot […]