Carol Spieckerman, president and CEO of the retail strategy firm newmarketbuilders, has been named the University of the Ozarks' 2012-2013 Business Leader of the Year by the University's Division of Business, Communication and Government. Spieckerman, a Bentonville, Ark.-based retail and brand thought leader, speaker, strategist, and author, spoke at U of O on Feb. 13 […]
Clarksville, Ark.-LeTourneau University overcame a 33-32 halftime deficit and then held on for a 60-55 American Southwest Conference win over the Lady Eagles Thursday night. Ozarks ends the season with a 11-14 overall record and a 7-12 mark in the ASC. Ozarks shot 56 percent in the first half, including hitting all four of its […]
Clarksville, Ark.-LeTourneau University withstood a second half run from the Eagles and took a 82-76 win in American Southwest Conference play Thursday night. Ozarks ends the season with a 7-18 overall record and a 4-15 mark in the ASC. Leading 45-38 to begin the second half, LeTourneau (11-13, 10-8 ASC) would quickly fall behind 46-45 […]
University of the Ozarks students and officials recently presented a check for $636.89 to the Interfaith Service Network of Clarksville. The funds were raised during a campus-wide competition sponsored by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and the Student Life Office. The campus community donated money during voting for the 2013 faculty/staff king and queen for […]
Clarksville, Ark.-Sam Shook?s two-run homer in the seventh gave Ozarks the lift it needed and starter Freddy Prince threw five solid innings to push the Eagles past Central Baptist College 9-4 Wednesday afternoon in non-conference play. Ozarks (3-1) led most of the game, but Central Baptist (0-1) took a 4-3 lead in the top of […]
The Presbyterian Historical Society of the Southwest will sponsor three historical presentations of local significance March 1-2 at University of the Ozarks as part of the organization's annual winter meeting. On Friday, March 1, at 7:15 p.m., James Hauser, vice president and owner of Willet Hauser Architectural Glass, will present a talk on the history […]
"The sciences and math division is already a wonderful program. I just have to keep the machinery oiled and moving forward," said Stacy Key, instructor of mathematics, of his new position as chair of the University of the Ozarks' Division of Sciences and Mathematics. Key brings a wealth of experience to the division chair position, […]
Alpha and Omega, a non-denominational Christian organization on campus, is famous for its major mission trips abroad every summer. However, the group also makes a positive impact every year a little closer to home. This past December, 14 A & O members along with Dr. Ricky Casey, the group’s advisor, helped work in the Santa […]
For the last 10 years, Valentine's Day has been especially memorable at University of the Ozarks thanks to the Love Bandits, an intrepid group of students dressed in Valentine-themed costumes and accompanied by acoustic guitars who deliver flowers and singing valentines to lucky recipients on campus. In 2003, Eric Leon, the assistant director of international […]
When Alejandro Córdoba first saw a brochure advertising the New York Film Academy workshop in Orlando, Fla., he knew he wanted to attend, but without adequate funds the dream seemed out of reach. That’s when Córdoba, a sophomore strategic communication major from Costa Rica, learned of the Academic Enrichment Fund, a university award that was […]