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May 15, 2015 • Posted in

Alumni Board adds seven new directors

Seven new members have been elected to the University of the Ozarks' Alumni Association Board of Directors. Brandon Carlson ’10, Whitney Lewis ’14, Gary Perry ’74, George Pittenger ’91, Luis Sanchez ’08, Courtney Taylor ’09, and Bruce Williams ’43, were elected during the April board meeting. They will begin their three-year terms on July 1. […]

May 11, 2015 • Posted in

Beard’s artwork posthumously selected for exhibition

A drawing by the late Theodore "Ted" Beard IV has been selected to appear in an art exhibition at the Batesville (Ark.) Area Arts Council. Beard, a biology major and art minor from Tyler, Texas, died from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident in March. He was scheduled to graduate on May 16 as part […]

May 7, 2015 • Posted in

Valenzuela named 2015 Hurie Award recipient during Awards Ceremony

Fernando Valenzuela, a marketing, management and music major from Panama City, Panama, was named the 2015 Hurie Award winner at the annual University of the Ozarks Student Awards Ceremony, held May 6. Fernando Valenzuela, a marketing, management and music major from Panama City, Panama, was named the recipient of the 2015 Hurie Award during the […]

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May 7, 2015 • Posted in

Injury leads to career path for Andrews

A serious injury on the basketball court led to a career epiphany for Jordana Andrews. Andrews, a senior health science major from Center Ridge, Ark., who will graduate on May 16, will attend the University of Central Arkansas’ Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in the fall. She was one of 56 students out […]

May 5, 2015 • Posted in

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 […]

May 5, 2015 • Posted in

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 […]

May 4, 2015 • Posted in

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 […]

May 1, 2015 • Posted in

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. […]