Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks student-athletes Amber Rollins and Bishop Bass were named the 2012-2013 Female and Male Athlete of the Year, it was announced Tuesday night at the annual athletic banquet. The Athlete of the Year award is given to a student-athlete who displays outstanding athletic accomplishments, combined with academic excellence and superior career […]
On Monday, Ozarks' first annual Advanced Research and Creative Highlights (ARCH) symposium officially concluded with the presentation of the performing arts awards. Five students entered into the performing arts sections of the ARCH symposium and performed their pieces on Saturday, April 27, during the annual Ms. U of O pageant. The performances were judged by […]
Clarksville, Ark.-The sophomore combination of Bishop Bass and Todd Turner fueled the University of the Ozarks men's tennis program to new heights in 2013 and has quickly built Head Coach Shaun Wiseman?s team into a regionally recognized program. Behind Bass and Turner, Ozarks posted a program-best 14-2 overall record and the team received the program’s […]
Twenty-one University of the Ozarks students have been recognized by Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and College for 2013. The students were recognized for their grade-point average, merit and leadership. The Who’s Who selections were announced during the University’s 2013 Student Leadership Ceremony, held April 29 in Munger Chapel. According to the Who’s […]
Carlos Ramirez, an art major from Clarksville, will display his senior art show in the Stephens Gallery from Monday, April 29, through Friday, May 3. Ramirez' display will feature oil paintings and drawings, all showcasing Ozarks subjects. Drawings like this one of Ozarks First Lady Sherée Niece in sunglasses will be on display during the […]
Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks head softball coach Laurie Adkins will conduct a softball camp on May 2 at Hurie Field for players under 14 and more experienced entry-level players. The camp will run from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Players need to bring their own equipment. The preregistration date is May 1 and the cost of […]
Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks student-athletes recently joined hundreds of volunteers at Metheny Field in assisting with the 2013 Special Olympics Arkansas State Track and Field Meet held Thursday, April 25 in Clarksville. Ozarks’ Student-Athlete Advisory Committee led the way, teaming with Special Olympics Arkansas to help make dreams come true for Special Olympians from […]
Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks junior rightfielder Freddy Prince won the American Southwest Conference batting title with a .406 average. The 6-foot-3, 175-pound right-handed hitter won the title over Schreiner University’s Chase Valdez, who hit .399. Prince, a native of Jonesboro, Ark., also led the league in hits with 63. Prince posted a .500 average […]
According to the National Climatic Data Center, 2012 was the hottest year in U.S. history.?Given that information, this year's Earth Day Essay Contest asked students this question: "How would you respond to the issue of the planet's changing climate from a specific critical perspective?" Dr. Brian Hardman, associate professor of English and essay contest organizer explained […]
OzARTS Art Club brought recycling to center stage last week as several Ozarks students, faculty, and staff participated in the second annual Recycled Fashion Show, where each design was made of at least 85% recycled materials. For this competition, “recycled materials” were defined as materials that are not originally designed for clothing use and would […]