Mrs. Doris Bird of Clarksville was presented with an honorary doctorate of commercial science degree by University of the Ozarks during the university's 2012 Fall Commencement, held Dec. 12 in Munger Memorial Chapel. Bird, a River Valley entrepreneur, business owner and long-time supporter of Ozarks, is a former member of the college’s Board of Trustees. […]
University of the Ozarks presented bachelor's degrees to 12 students during the 2012 Fall Commencement, held Dec. 12 in Munger Memorial Chapel. Those receiving diplomas include, (front row, from left) Katrina Mariswamy of Penang, Malaysia, B.S. in psychology; Martha Smith of Russellville, Ark., bachelor of general studies; Chris Young, Grand Prairie, Tex., B.S. in marketing; […]
Paul Northcutt, a 2006 Ozarks alumnus and McAlester, Okla. native, recently returned to his hometown as the newest attorney at the Edwards Law Firm.
Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks senior guard Jordyn Ferrell was named the American Southwest Conference East Division Women's Basketball Player of the Week, it was announced Monday by ASC Media Relations Director Greg Weghorst. Ferrell, a native of West Fork, Ark., averaged 16.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, two assists and two steals to fuel conference wins […]
Renowned author, speaker and educator the Rev. Dr. Robin R. Meyers will visit University of the Ozarks on Jan. 25-26 as part of the University's 2012-2013 Walton Arts & Ideas Series. Meyers, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ (UCC) and a tenured professor in the philosophy department at Oklahoma City University, will […]
University of the Ozarks' communication department has always worked to stay ahead of the ever-evolving world of news reporting. This semester, Ozarks' Backpack Journalism class implemented one of the latest trends in journalism: blogging. Director of Broadcasting Susan Edens taught the Backpack Journalism course during the 2012 Fall Semester and envisioned a class producing in-depth […]
Next semester, Ozarks students will have the opportunity to spend 13 days traveling around the nation experiencing America's greatest treasure: her national parks. Every year, many Ozarks students take advantage of travel opportunities offered through Ozarks Abroad courses. However, those trips focus on international travel. Professor of Sociology and Environmental Studies Dr. Jesse Weiss decided […]
A pair of organizations recently made donations to the University of the Ozarks Women's (UOW) Christmas Angels program. Johnson County Sheriff Jimmy Dorney made an $882 donation from the Sheriff’s Office to the program from proceeds collected during a Poker Run held during the summer.
Clarksville, Ark.-A move by U of O Head Women's Coach Carl Ramsey at the midway point of the first half paid dividends for Ozarks as it defeated American Southwest Conference opponent Schreiner University 53-44 Friday night. The Lady Eagles (4-5, 2-3 ASC) trailed 13-7 in the first half before Ramsey switched to a zone defense. […]
Clarksville, Ark.-Jermery Victor's 12-foot jumper with five seconds left missed adn Schreiner University held on for a 62-60 win over Ozarks in American Southwest Conference play Friday night. The Eagles (2-7, 1-4 ASC) came from behind to put itself in position to win the game. With 16 seconds remaining in the contest, Ozarks forced a […]