During a time when most job markets are struggling, there are jobs in outdoor and environmental fields, especially if you have experience. In February 2013, the Outdoor Industry Association published economic data demonstrating that outdoor recreation in the United States represents "6.1 million direct American jobs" (Read the full report). And, according to a 2012 […]
University of the Ozarks has been re-accredited as an institution of higher education for the next 10 years by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools' Higher Learning Commission (HLC). At a meeting on Feb. 25, the Institutional Actions Council (IAC) of the HLC voted to "continue the accreditation of the University of the […]
Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks sophomore pitcher Amber Rollins was named the American Southwest Conference East Division Softball Pitcher of the Week, it was announced Tuesday by ASC Media Relations Director Greg Weghorst. Rollins, a native of Searcy, Ark., went 2-0 with a save at the ASC First Pitch Tournament in Farmers Branch, Texas, including […]
Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks junior pitcher Tyler Erickson was named the American Southwest Conference East Division Baseball Pitcher of the Week, it was announced Monday by ASC Media Relations Director Greg Weghorst. Erickson, a native of Cabot, Ark., tossed a complete-game, three-hit shutout with nine strikeouts to win the opener of a three-game series […]
Over 260 Ozarks students and staff took advantage of the opportunity to meet with representatives from businesses and other organizations at the spring career fair, held on Tuesday, February 26 in the university's Rogers Conference Center. The spring fair featured booths from 28 organizations which provided information on a wide range of career and educational […]
Not every university professor of physics would consent to teach a preschool class, but Dr. Salomón Itzá, associate professor of physics at Ozarks, jumped at the chance to present to the students at a local preschool on Feb. 19. Itzá spoke to the students, who range in age from 2-5 years old, at KidsCare, a […]
Spending a semester abroad is a scary and exciting prospect for most students, but what many don't realize is that the experience lasts long after the return flight home. Rosa Ruiz and Kurt Shemanske, both juniors at University of the Ozarks, spent the 2012 Fall Semester studying abroad and can attest to how life-altering such […]
Clinton, Miss.-The University of the Ozarks men's tennis team suffered its first loss when Mississippi College took a 8-1 victory over the Eagles Saturday in American Southwest Conference play. Scott Eibes and Michael Skimbo took a 8-3 doubles win for Ozarks (7-1, 1-1 ASC). Mississippi College improves to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the conference. […]
Clinton, Miss.-Mississippi College handed the University of the Ozarks women?s tennis team a 8-1 setback Saturday in American Southwest Conference play. Tara Richards and Stephanie Cloud posted a 8-6 doubles win for Ozarks (4-5, 1-1 ASC). Mississippi College improves to 2-3 overall and 1-1 in the conference. Singles 1. Mitzi Morgan (MC) def. Elly Eibes […]
Clarksville, Ark.-Hardin-Simmons University took momentum of game in the seventh inning when it stole home and then hung on for a 4-2 win over the Eagles Saturday. Locked in a 2-2 tie, Hardin-Simmons (9-5) scratched across a run late in the game when it called a double steal to move ahead 3-2. The Cowboys later […]