Dr. Mark Scully, assistant professor of political science at University of the Ozarks, has been appointed the university’s new faculty athletics representative (FAR). Scully, who has taught at Ozarks since 2014, was appointed to the three-year term by U of O President Richard Dunsworth, effective immediately. “Dr. Scully is superbly qualified to serve as the […]
Julia Frost, director of the University of the Ozarks’ Jones Learning Center, will make several presentations at the 2017 Learning Disabilities Association of America’s (LDAA) international conference in Baltimore, scheduled for Feb. 16-19. On Thursday, Feb. 16, Frost will present “How to Flunk Out of College Even When You are Really Smart!” A description of […]
University of the Ozarks has launched a new semester-long awareness campaign, #AllAreWelcomeHere, to celebrate its legacy of being a university that embraces inclusion, equality and justice. The #AllAreWelcomeHere campaign will kick off during the week of Jan. 23 by being incorporated into a number of previously planned campus events, including a wrestling match on Jan. […]
The Stephens Gallery at University of the Ozarks will host the opening of the state touring exhibit, “Organic Matters: Arkansas Women to Watch,” from Jan. 19 to Feb. 16. “Once Upon a Time in the Forest of I’m Not Good Enough” by Dawn Holder. The exhibit will feature four women artists from the state, including […]
University of the Ozarks has announced its academic honor students for the 2016 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 […]
Damian Strohmeyer, a Boston-based photographer whose work has been featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated more than 70 times, will speak at University of the Ozarks at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Sports photographer Damian Strohmeyer. The event is part of the University’s 2016-17 Walton Arts & Ideas Series and will be held […]
University of the Ozarks has adopted a test-optional admission policy following a study that showed there was no direct correlation between academic success at Ozarks and standardized testing. Under the new policy, which goes into effect immediately, prospective students applying to Ozarks are no longer required to submit ACT or SAT scores as part of […]
Six new members have been selected to join the University of the Ozarks’ Board of Trustees. The nominations were approved during the board’s annual fall meeting on Oct. 8. Joining the board in the Class of 2019 will be Sylvester Benson of Manhattan, Kan.; Doug Black of Hot Springs, Ark.; Armil “A.O.” Curran, Jr., of […]
University of the Ozarks will award bachelor’s degrees to 12 graduates during the 2016 Fall Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, in Munger-Wilson Chapel. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m., followed by a reception for family and friends in the Rogers Conference Center. Dr. Judy P. Boreham of Fort Smith, Ark., the chair of […]
University of the Ozarks senior art major Angie Brooks of Phoenix, Ariz., will present her Senior Exhibit, "Welcome to the Glass House" from Dec. 9-17 in the Stephens Gallery. There will be a reception to meet the artist from 6-7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, in the gallery, which is located in the Walton Fine […]