University of the Ozarks senior Luke Proctor didn’t just get a job offer—he got it in a moment he’ll never forget. Sitting in the stands in mid-March at the Arkansas High School Girls Basketball Class 5A State Championship game in Hot Springs, cheering on his hometown Mountain Home team, Proctor’s phone rang with the news […]
University of the of Ozarks later this week will honor three retiring faculty and staff members who dedicated a combined 90-plus years of service to the University. (Pictured, from left) Steve Edmisten, Dr. David Daily and Phyllis Parsons have announced their retirements this academic year. They will be recognized at the University’s Board of Trustees […]
Before they even graduate, three University of the Ozarks education majors are already doing the work—leading elementary classrooms, inspiring young learners, and putting years of preparation into practice at Clarksville Primary School. Abigail Kindschi (pictured from left), Camryn Kapics and Chloe Weathers are wrapping up their year-long, student-teaching internships this month at the school as they prepare […]
For most college students, contributing to a peer-reviewed journal is a long-term goal. For University of the Ozarks junior Caleb Gutierrez, it’s already a reality. Gutierrez, a finance major from Chihuahua, Mexico, is a co-author on a research article published in Environment, Innovation and Management (EIM)—a top-tier, peer-reviewed international journal focused on environmental challenges and technological […]
University of the Ozarks will recognize several employees later this month for 25 and 30-year milestone service awards. Those being honored include, (pictured, top row from left) Cara Flinn, Connie Booty, Dr. David Daily, (bottom row, from left), Lori McBee and Emmalee Morrow. Flinn, Booty, Daily and McBee are all celebrating their 25th year at […]
University of the Ozarks students (pictured, from left) Faith Mupotsa, Skylar Holloway and Samuel Rockwell recently competed in the 2026 annual meeting of the OK-AR Mathematical Association of America (MAA) regional conference. The conference brought together students and faculty from across Arkansas and Oklahoma this past weekend in Little Rock to celebrate mathematics, collaboration, and problem-solving. […]
The University of the Ozarks Theatre will present six showings of the play, “Community Garden,” in late April and early May. The performances will be held starting at 7:30 p.m. on April 23-25 and April 30-May 2 in the Black Box Theatre, located in the Walton Fine Arts Center. There will be a Talk Back event […]
University of the Ozarks is expected to confer degrees on 144 graduates during its 2026 Spring Commencement ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, May 16. The graduation ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on the campus mall in front of Robson Library. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to Mabee Gymnasium. The […]
For Grace Price, finding the right college wasn’t just about academics—it was about finding a place that felt like home. After a difficult first semester at a large public university, Price knew something was missing. What she found at University of the Ozarks wasn’t just a better fit—it was a community that would shape her […]
University of the Ozarks art major Kate Baptiste will present her Senior Art Exhibit, “See Through Me,” from April 14-23 in the University’s Stephens Gallery. There will be a recepetion to meet the artist from 7-8 p.m. April 17 in the gallery, located in the Walton Fine Arts Center. Originally from Paris, Ark., Baptiste will […]