"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." -- Jimmy Dean When Tabitha Leeds came to Ozarks from Emmet, Arkansas (pop. 506) in fall of 2003, she wanted to be an accountant. That was where her life was headed. “I was good at accounting,” […]
Clarksville, Ark. --- University of the Ozarks has received a $5,000 grant from State Farm to support its Distinguished Speaker Series.
In May 2011, University of Ozarks radio station KUOZ 100.5 FM celebrated its eighth year on the air. For almost a decade, this station has provided the campus and community with a wide array of programming of every sort, everything from music (jazz, big band, rock, country, and gospel, plus more) to news, as well […]
Clarksville, Ark. --- Regions Bank recently made an $11,000 contribution to the Annual Scholarship Fund at University of the Ozarks. Presenting the check to U of O President Dr. Rick Niece (center) was Ron Collins (left), Regions Bank Clarksville city president, and Jared Wood, Regions Bank Russellville city president. The Annual Scholarship Fund helps provide […]
Clarksville, Ark. --- Going off to college can be traumatic for some people. For many incoming freshmen, it is their first time living away from home. For student and parent alike, the transition can be a difficult one. But thanks to the hard work of Student Life, this year’s new class of students will hopefully […]
Clarksville, Ark. --- The University's Advancement Office has announced several staffing changes, effective July 1. Brandy Cox, a 1999 alumna who has served as Ozarks’ director of alumni relations since 2005, will head the University’s fund-raising efforts as the new director of development. Lori McBee, who has served as a development officer since 2008, will […]
For many people, the medical examiner is mainly a character on CSI the intrepid doctor-sleuth, solving murders in a sixty minute time slot. But for recent U of O graduate Amy Smedley-Patton, this job that of a physician officially authorized to ascertain causes of deaths, especially those not occurring under natural circumstances is a goal […]
Almost anyone who loves to write can point to a favorite teacher who encouraged their work and made them work harder at it. For some lucky 11th graders at West Side High School this year, that teacher may have been Natalie Grove. Natalie, a senior and English/Secondary Education major from Huntsville, Ark., took part in […]
Clarksville, Ark.- Matt Arant and April Young each earned the title of Distinguished Scholar-Athletes in their respective American Southwest Conference 2010-2011 winter and spring sports, the ASC office announced on Monday. The honor, in its fourth academic year, recognizes student-athletes that achieve a higher level of academic achievement (a 3.20 grade-point average or better) while […]
Clarksville, Ark.-University of the Ozarks junior Ashley Teague was named to the 2010-2011 Capital One Academic All-America Women's Cross Country All-District VI Team, it was announced by the College of Sports Information Directors of America. Teague, a native of Lavaca, was the only American Southwest Conference runner to make the women’s team and finished as […]