Clarksville, Ark. --- Jacqueline Jurcik, a sophomore theatre major from Dover, Ark., was crowned the 2009 Miss University of the Ozarks during the annual pageant held Nov. 7 on the U of O campus. Jurcik, the daughter of Ray and Carol Jurcik, beat out eight other contestants to win the pageant. During the talent portion […]
Clarksville, Ark. --- Ninety-five percent of seniors would choose University of the Ozarks again if they could start their college career over, according to the 2009 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), a national survey designed to measure and encourage the teaching practices and campus environment that best enhance student learning. Released on Nov 9, […]
Clarksville, Ark.-New University of the Ozarks Head Men's Basketball Coach Doug Boxell has re-energized the program in just a short time, but he will need to find some quick fixes in order to continue a championship caliber team after four starters graduated. Boxell brings an impressive resume that includes five state championships collected in Texas […]
Clarksville, Ark. --- As Margaret Mead put it, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." For student volunteers from the U of O, a Saturday trip to 505 N. 23rd in Ft. Smith to help build a house through Habitat […]
Belton, Texas-Hardin-Simmons University eliminated the Eagles from the American Southwest Conference Tournament with a 3-1semi-finals win Saturday. After a scoreless first half, Hardin-Simmons (10-2-5) scored early in the second half to go ahead 1-0. Ozarks (12-5-3), however, got a penalty kick opportunity minutes later and Brandon VanCleave promptly ripped one past Cowboy goalkeeper Logan Waters […]
Clarksville, Ark. --- The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra will perform the family-friendly concert "Landscapes in Music" at the University of the Ozarks at 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21, in the Walton Fine Arts Center on the Clarksville campus. The concert is part of the university’s 2009-2010 Walton Arts & Ideas Series, which is titled Celebrate Arkansas. […]
Belton, Texas-The Eagles advanced to the semi-finals of the American Southwest Conference tournament by virtue of a 3-1 penalty kick advantage in a shootout against Mississippi College Friday in Belton, Texas. Ozarks (12-4-3) will play Hardin-Simmons University (9-2-5) tomorrow at 2:00 p.m., with the winner advancing to the championship match Sunday. Brandon VanCleave fueled a […]
Clarksville, Ark. --- Have you ever wondered if you could publish a book? According to author and journalist Charlene Creech, the answer is probably yes. Along with life-long friend Judy Thornton and four others, Creech is co-author of "Open Before Christmas: Holiday Tales From Six Southern Gals." A real page turner – Judy Thornton (left) […]
Clarksville, Ark.-Head U of O Men's Soccer Coach John Cossaboon has described senior defender Aaron Brueckner as a silent warrior for good reason this season. Brueckner, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound product of Allen, Texas, sets the tone for the Eagles as one of the team captains. Whether in practice or games, Brueckner leads by example, according […]
Clarksville, Ark.-Men's cross country runners David James and Tristan Cooper were named to the American Southwest Conference All-Conference Team after strong finishes at the ASC championships held over the weekend in Clinton, Mississippi. The top 14 runners at the ASC championships are automatically named All-Conference. James, the 2008 ASC Freshman of the Year, finished sixth […]