CLARKSVILLE, Ark. — A recent agreement between University of the Ozarks and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has launched the public phase of a fund-raising campaign by the University to build an Olympic-level shooting sports facility in Clarksville. The memorandum of understanding outlines the construction and operation of the facility and was signed […]
The University of the Ozarks’ Communication Department has started a new student organization, KUOZ Productions, a co-curricular initiative that will encourage and support students’ media creation. “KUOZ Productions is a co-curricular space for students of all majors who are interested in making media,” said communication instructor Russell Jones, who will lead the organization alongside professor […]
The University of the Ozarks Alumni Association will honor four of its own during the 2024 Ozarks Awards Ceremony, held in conjunction with this year’s Homecoming celebration. The ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, in the Rogers Conference Center. Tickets for the event are $25 and can be purchased by visiting: https://ozarks.edu/alumni/homecoming/ […]
University of the Ozarks President Richard L. Dunsworth, J.D., has been named as a finalist in the inaugural Arkansas Business’s 2024 Executive of the Year award. President Dunsworth, entering his 12th year leading the Clarksville university, is one of five finalists in the publication’s state-wide Large Nonprofit Company category. The winner will be announced during […]
World-renowned artist, pastor, author, storyteller and SandStory innovator Joe Castillo will visit University of the Ozarks on Thursday, Sept. 5, to kick off the University’s 2024-25 Walton Arts & Ideas Series. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Walton Fine Arts Center’s Seay Theatre. It is open to the public and there is […]
University of the Ozarks will present the art exhibit, “Art as Teacher: Textile Art by Deborah Kuster,” throughout the month of September as part of the Artist of the Month Series. The exhibit will be held from Aug. 26 through Sept. 27 in the Stephens Gallery, located in the Walton Fine Arts Center on campus. […]
The University welcomed several new faculty and staff to campus during the All Employee Opening Workshop held on Wednesday, Aug. 21, in the Rogers Conference Center. Among the new employees for the 2024-25 academic year include, (front row, from left) Rev. Sara Anne Berger, assistant director of the Thriving Congregations Program; Dr. Jisook Park, assistant […]
Dr. Macy Jones, assistant professor of theatre and communication at University of the Ozarks, spent part of her summer learning stage combat skills and safety training. Jones participated in the two-week National Stage Combat Workshop (NSCW) in Ruston, La., July 21 through Aug 4. The NSCW is run by the Society of American Fight Directors […]
Tina McCain has rejoined University of the Ozarks as an academic support coordinator in the Jones Learning Center. Her first day was Aug. 12. McCain previously worked in the JLC as an academic support coordinator from 2019 to 2022 and served as a writing specialist in the JLC from 1997 to 2014. “I am excited […]
Alyssa N. Langel has been named the new director of alumni engagement at University of the Ozarks. Her first day will be Aug. 19. Langel has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an MBA with a focus in management, both from Rogers State University in Claremore, Okla. She worked at Rogers State for eight […]