Clarksville, Ark.-Four members of the cross country team will head to the NCAA III South/Southeast Regionals held November 14 at Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina. The men will be represented by David James, Tristan Cooper and Jeremy Provence. Tadera Garland will represent the women’s team. James, who finished sixth overall at the American Southwest […]
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 […]