Nearly a decade after the sudden loss of a beloved classmate, University of the Ozarks alumnus Cole Clementson ’15 is ensuring that the spirit, creativity, and generosity of his friend Theodore “Taz” Beard IV ’15 continue to shape lives at Ozarks for generations to come. Clementson (pictured left) recently made a beneficiary gift commitment to the University in […]
For 2021 University of the Ozarks graduate Divina Cox, the path to a Ph.D. began in the clear, shallow waters of The Bahamas. What started as childhood days spent snorkeling and exploring the coastline has evolved into a scholarly pursuit of coastal geomorphology, driven by a desire to understand how climate change and rising seas […]
A two-and-a-half-week study abroad experience over the winter break proved to be transformational for University of the Ozarks junior Carol Yesivel Samaniego Montenegro, opening her eyes to global perspectives that will shape her future career. Samaniego, a finance and marketing major from Panama, participated in a 17-day winter program at Hanyang University in Seoul, South […]
A pair of recent University of the Ozarks graduates have joined the University in January as new staff members. Raegan Swafford, a Spring 2025 graduate, has been named the writing specialist in the Jones Learning Center. Her first day was Jan. 12. Asa Mawoko, who graduated last month during the Fall 2025 Commencement has been […]
The Charles M. and Joan R. Taylor Foundation, Inc., has made a $25,000 gift to support the Jones Learning Center at University of the Ozarks. The one-time grant will be used for program services in the JLC. Established on the U of O campus in 1971, the JLC offers a comprehensive program designed to […]
University of the Ozarks has announced its academic honor lists for the Fall 2025 Semester. To be included on the University’s President’s List, a student must carry at least 15 hours and maintain a 4.00 grade point average. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must carry at least 15 hours and maintain […]
Classes for the Spring 2026 Semester at University of the Ozarks will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Residential housing will open on Sunday, Jan 18, for students to move in for the semester. There will be no classes on Monday, Jan. 19, as the University observes Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, University offices will […]
University of the Ozarks conferred bachelor degrees on 25 graduates on Saturday morning during the 2025 Fall Commencement ceremony. Dr. David Daily, professor of religion, was the keynote speaker at the ceremony. Kao Lenkopane, a business administration major from Botswana, provided the senior address. The following seniors were awarded diplomas during the ceremony: William Jefferson […]
University of the Ozarks senior Zachary Wilson spent his fall semester bridging past and present—using his digital media skills to help the Johnson County Historical Society (JCHS) preserve local history for future generations. Wilson spent the Fall 2025 Semester working in an internship with the JCHS in downtown Clarksville. The communication (media studies) major from […]
Award-winning cartoonist, author and artist Jeffrey Brown will present a talk titled, “May The Comics Be With You,” at University of the Ozarks on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. The event is part of the University’s 2025-26 Walton Arts & Ideas Series and will begin at 7 p.m. in the Rogers Conference Cemter. There is no […]