Christian Johnston's dream of a career in sports broadcasting received a significant boost this week when he learned he had been chosen to receive the prestigious Jim Elder Good Sport Scholarship. Named in memory of the long-time legendary Arkansas sportscaster, the scholarship is awarded to broadcasting and journalism college students in Arkansas and is worth […]
The award-winning University of the Ozarks Theatre will present three performances of intriguing characters and surprising twists as they perform Jeffrey Hatcher's comic thriller "Murderers," on April 14, 15 and 16. The University Theatre will present Murderers at 7:30 p.m. on both Thursday, April 14, and Friday, April 15, as well as 3 p.m. on […]
Arkansas Business publisher Mitch Bettis will speak at University of the Ozarks on Monday, April 4, as part of the 2015-16 PBL/Enactus Distinguished Lecture Series. Mitch Bettis, president of the Arkansas Business Publishing Group, will visit campus on April 4 as part of the PBL/Enactus Distinguished Lecture Series. The lecture will begin at 11 a.m. […]
University of the Ozarks will be one of the sponsors for the 2016 Spring Greening Celebration, scheduled for Saturday, April 23, in downtown Clarksville. The event, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., is a community-wide celebration promoting community involvement, environmental awareness and healthy lifestyles. It is being held in conjunction with the opening of […]
University of the Ozarks will hold a rededication ceremony for Munger-Wilson Memorial Chapel on Saturday, April 16, following the most extensive renovation in the iconic landmark's 83-year history. The rededication service, which will begin at 10:30 a.m., is part of the university’s Alumni Weekend 2016. The ceremony will be followed by lunch in the Rogers […]
Six years after graduating from University of the Ozarks, Brett Wood is returning to campus to serve as the university's new director of alumni relations. Brett Wood, Director of Alumni Relations A 2010 graduate of Ozarks, Wood began his new duties on March 21. Wood most recently served as a sales consultant for Paychex Inc., […]
When education student Abbeigh Rainwater graduates from University of the Ozarks in a few short months, she knows beyond a doubt that she will be ready for the teaching profession. Rainwater, a senior early childhood education major from Jonesboro, Ark., is currently serving her second semester as an intern in a first grade class at […]
University of the Ozarks senior Matt Wellborn has struggled with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) his entire life and he's using his artwork to help others better understand his daily endeavors with the condition. Wellborn, an art major from Green Forest, Ark., recently returned from California where one of his paintings, "Assumption Vs. Reality," was […]
Students with University of the Ozarks' radio station KUOZ FM-100.5 recently earned some well-deserved international recognition. Several student-produced and student-hosted shows on KUOZ received accolades at the 76th annual International Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Conference’s 2015-16 Awards Program, held March 5 in New York City. The conference featured more than 150 speakers, sessions, tours, and […]
The University of the Ozarks art program was well represented at the recent 2016 Collegiate Competition, held at the River Valley Arts Center in Russellville, Ark. Angie Brooks took second place in the River Valley Arts Center’s 2016 Collegiate Competition for her sculpture, "Stuck." Angie Brooks of Clarksville took second place with her sculpture, "Stuck." […]