N.C. bluesman Lightnin’ Wells to perform at Ozarks on Feb. 17
North Carolina musician Mike "Lightnin'" Wells will perform an acoustic blues concert at University of the Ozarks on Wednesday, Feb. 17.
JLC staff, students receive training in new text-to-speech technology
The entire Jones Learning Center staff as well as six JLC students were trained recently in new text-to-speech software programs. The group was trained on how to use Claroread 7 and Read & Write Gold 11, two text-to-speech software programs that will now be available for all staff and students in the JLC to download […]
Frost to present at learning disabilities conference Feb. 14-18
Jones Learning Center Director Julia Frost will be participating in a pair of presentations during the Learning Disabilities Association of America's national conference in Orlando, Fla., on Feb. 14-18. Frost will take part in a panel discussion titled, "Accommodations for Adults with Learning Disabilities," sponsored by the Adult Topics Committee that Frost chairs. Her portion […]
Istanbul residency program inspires Binns
After spending six weeks of his winter break at a renowned art residency program in Istanbul, Turkey, a stimulated and invigorated Samuel Binns couldn’t wait to get back on the University of the Ozarks campus to put his newfound inspiration to work. Binns, a junior English major from Hot Springs, Ark., served as a writer-in-residence […]
Emporia State professor Lanter to showcase art exhibit
Stephanie Lanter, an assistant professor of ceramics at Emporia State University in Kansas, will present her exhibit, "See Threads," at University of the Ozarks from Jan. 19 to Feb. 19 in the Stephens Gallery. The exhibit is part of the University’s Artist of the Month Series. There will be a closing reception to meet the […]
Chilton beats the odds with dental school acceptance
Sparked by best job rankings and bright job growth projections, applications into dental schools are at an all-time high and competition for the few spots has never been tougher. That’s why University of the Ozarks senior Bristol Chilton remembers the exact time and day when he learned that he been accepted into his first choice---the […]
Spring Orientation to help kick off Spring 2016 Semester
University of the Ozarks will present a Spring Orientation for new students on Monday, Jan. 18, to help kick off the Spring 2016 Semester. Classes begin for the semester on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Students can begin moving into the residence halls after 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 17, according to Emma Curry, director of campus […]
Academic honor lists for Fall 2015 announced
University of the Ozarks has announced its academic honor students for the 2015 Fall Semester. To be included on the University’s President’s List, a student must carry at least 12 hours and maintain a 4.00 grade point average. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must carry at least 12 hours and maintain […]
Lester named director of major grants
Rebecca Lester has been named the new director of major grants at University of the Ozarks. Rebecca Lester has been named as the director of major grants at U of O. Lester, who took over her new duties in December, has more than 20 years of experience in fund-raising, grant writing, public relations, organizational development […]
KUOZ students named finalists for collegiate broadcasting awards
Several students in the University of the Ozarks' communication department have been named finalists in this year's Intercollegiate Broadcasting System radio awards. The IBS Trophy Awards honor excellence in programming, air personalities, public service efforts, and outstanding stations at colleges and universities throughout the country. The winners will be announced in March at the 76th […]