Milloway set to accomplish family milestone
When Jessica Milloway walks across the stage on May 16 to receive her diploma as part of the University of the Ozarks' Class of 2015, she will have some very proud family members in attendance.
New teacher Neeley finds success on job market
It's nice to be wanted, and nobody knows that better than Heather Neeley. Neeley, an English major and secondary education minor from Piggott, Ark., who will graduate from Ozarks on May 15, has had 11 job interview opportunities and three job offers since she began applying for teaching jobs in late-March. She’s actually been on […]
Twenty U of O students named to 2014-15 Who’s Who
Twenty University of the Ozarks students have been recognized by Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and College for the 2014-15 academic year. The students were recognized for their grade-point average, merit, leadership and community service. According to the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges’ website, "This procedure of nomination succeeds […]
Evans takes top prize in 2015 Earth Day Essay Contest
"As human beings, we have the ability to alter the earth and create a larger impact than any other organism. That is a vast responsibility that should not be taken lightly. The future is in our hands; the actions we take today will result in either fortune or disaster for future generations." These words summarized […]
Kappa Delta Pi inducts five in annual ceremony
The University of the Ozarks chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), the international honor society for teacher education, inducted five new members during a special ceremony in the Pat Walker Teacher Education Program on Thursday. The ceremony included current KPD members as well as faculty and administrators from the program and the university. The new […]
Clifford’s Senior Exhibit provides glimpse into her virtual reality
University of the Ozarks student Hope Clifford will present her Senior Art Exhibit, titled "Self Creation," from May 2-7 in the Stephens Gallery. Hope Clifford, a psychology and art major, draws inspiration for her art from her interest in gaming and virtual reality. There will be a reception to meet the artist from 7-8 p.m. […]
Spring Commencement ceremony set for May 16
University of the Ozarks will award bachelor degrees to 104 graduating seniors during its 2015 Spring Commencement ceremony, scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 16, on the campus mall. A Baccalaureate Service will begin the day’s activities at 9 a.m. in Seay Theatre, located in the Walton Fine Arts Center. The Rev. Stewart Smith, pastor […]
Art documentary leads to prestigious honor for West
To say that Ryan West's first attempt at a "process interview" documentary was a success might be a bit of an understatement. The junior Radio-Television-Video (RTV) major from Springdale, Ark., recently won a Pillar Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) for his 2014 short documentary, "Oh, My," which chronicled the […]
Trustees recognize University employees
The University of the Ozarks Board of Trustees presented its annual faculty and staff awards during the 2015 Trustees' Awards Banquet, held April 24 in the Rogers Conference Center. Among the recipients for 2014 were (pictured, from left) Director of Public Safety Jeannett Willis, Walton Professor of Music Dr. Sharon Gorman, Chair of the Humanities […]
University’s PBL chapter wins 2015 Sweepstakes award at state competition
University of the Ozarks' Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) took home the overall Collegiate Level Sweepstakes title for the second consecutive year in the 2015 Arkansas FBLA-PBL State Leadership Conference, held April 10-11 in Little Rock. University of the Ozarks’ students Catalina Chen (right), PBL chapter president; and Josephine Compton, state treasurer for PBL; hold up […]