James “Jimmy” Phillips will join University of the Ozarks this summer as the new director of residential life. Phillips, whose first day at Ozarks will be June 20, 2023, will be responsible for “managing the administrative, programmatic, and supervisory tasks associated with creating a vibrant residential life program.” Phillips most recently served as the area […]
University of the Ozarks senior Morgan Douglas’ career path became clearer after she took a Health Policy class as a sophomore. The Clarksville, Ark., native will graduate this week with Summa Cum Laude honors with a major in health science and minors in athletic coaching and American studies. Douglas said she plans to pursue a […]
University of the Ozarks Professor of Communication Studies Dr. Greta Marlow first became familiar with the University at age 5 when her father, Dr. Noel Rowbotham, was hired to teach physics. Marlow, who has announced her retirement at the end of this semester after teaching at the University for more than three decades, said Ozarks […]
Several University of the Ozarks faculty members were granted promotions and tenure during the recent Board of Trustees meeting held on campus April 28-29. Those who were promoted from associate to full professor included (pictured, from left), Dr. Amy Oatis, professor of English; Dr. Joel Hagaman, professor of psychology; and Dr. Karen Frank, professor of […]
Abby Lewis, a health science major from Greenbrier, Ark., and Kñeisha McDonald, a biology major from Nassau, The Bahamas, were named the recipients of the 2023 Wiley Lin Hurie Memorial Award during the University’ 66th annual Honors Day ceremony on Wednesday, May 3. The Hurie Award is presented to the outstanding senior in the graduating […]
University of the Ozarks administrators and faculty presented the University’s top academic and division awards for the 2022-23 academic year during the 66th annual Honors Day ceremony, held Wednesday afternoon in the Walton Fine Arts Center. Abby Lewis, a health science major from Greenbrier, Ark., and Kneisha McDonald, a biology major from Nassau, The Bahamas, […]
The University of the Ozarks’ Board of Trustees presented its annual faculty and staff awards during the 2023 Trustees Awards Banquet, held April 28 in the Rogers Conference Center. Among the recipients for 2023 were (pictured, from left) Dr. Javier Taylor, Dr. Edward Ardeneaux, Monica Frizzell, Adrianna Giraldo and Dr. Brian Hardman Hardman, professor of […]
University of the Ozarks Professor of Mathematics Dr. Matt Myers has announced he will retire at the end of the 2023 Spring Semester after a 21-year career at the University. Myers said he is stepping down to due to a family hardship and will serve as the primary caregiver to his daughter, Rachel, who is […]
University of the Ozarks senior Abby Lewis’ experience in her kinesiology class during her sophomore year brings a hold new meaning to applying classroom knowledge to real life. The health science major from Greenbrier, Ark., will graduate with Summa Cum Laude honors on Saturday, May 13. Lewis was in Dr. Piroska Boros’ kinesiology class during […]
Established less than three years ago, the University of the Ozarks’ student-led Entrepreneurship Club is already making a big impact on campus. The club recently was named “Organization of the Year” during the Leadership Banquet hosted by Student Engagement last week. The organization also won “Best All-Campus Event of the Year” and Vice President Carlissa […]