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." […]
Author Peter Guralnick, who specializes in the early history of rock and roll and who has written prominent books on Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke and Sam Phillips, will speak at University of the Ozarks on Thursday, April 7. Guralnick’s visit, which is part of the university’s 2015-16 Walton Arts & Ideas Series, will begin at […]
The University of the Ozarks Board of Trustees has voted to not raise the cost of tuition, room and board for the 2016-17 academic year while also eliminating compulsory student fees. The Board approved the recommendation of President Richard Dunsworth for tuition, room and board to remain level at the 2015-16 rate of $30,850 for […]
The University of the Ozarks' communication program is once again providing a platform for aspiring filmmakers with this semester's 48-Hour Movie Project. This is the third year for the short film competition, which debuted in 2011. Teams will have 48 hours to conceptualize, write, shoot, edit, and export a 4-6 minute movie. Registration to enter […]
University of the Ozarks Professor of Art Tammy Harrington will present her exhibit, "Reactions: Visual Words," in the Stephens Gallery throughout the month of March as part of the University's Artist of the Month Series. The exhibit will run from March 4-31 in the Stephens Gallery, located in the Walton Fine Arts Center. There will […]
University of the Ozarks has received a $1.25 million gift from the estate of Virginia Rose Hicks to create a mathematics professorship endowment and to support university operations. Ozarks has received a $1.25 million gift from the estate of Virginia Rose Hicks Hicks, a long-time engineer with Sun Oil Company in Oklahoma, died on Dec. […]