When University of the Ozarks senior Nicolas Dunsworth of Clarksville decided to add a second major in English to one in mathematics, even he didn’t fully understand how the two completely different disciplines would complement each other. Dunsworth, who is spending the Spring 2022 Semester studying abroad at the University of Saint Andrews in St […]
Stacy Key, who has taught mathematics and held numerous administrative positions at University of the Ozarks since 1999, has announced his retirement from the University at the end of the Spring 2022 Semester. Key was an instructor of mathematics from 1999 until 2015, when he was promoted to associate professor of practice of mathematics. He […]
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” — Maya Angelou, poet. When asked why she loves the field of communication studies, University of the Ozarks senior Sade Seymour quickly points to her passion for storytelling. “I know it’s sort of cliche but producing content and storytelling is the only thing […]
Felecia Atkinson ’03, who has worked at University of the Ozarks for most of the past 31 years, has announced her retirement, effective at the end of the Spring 2022 Semester. Since 2015, Atkinson has worked in the Jones Learning Center as the learning disabilities educational assistant, where she has served primarily as a writing […]
University of the Ozarks has welcomed two new employees to the campus family in recent weeks — Terry Hatcher and Amanda Bohannon. Hatcher (pictured, left) joined the Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement as the coordinator of records and data services earlier this month. Bohannon (pictured, right) joined the University’s housekeeping staff in late February. […]
Jennifer Schmitt was apprehensive about going to Ireland for her study abroad experience, but not just because it was a country she was unfamiliar with, but because she was going in September 2021, during a very unsure time in the pandemic. Jenny is also one of our JLC students, so navigating the academic requirements of […]
Alaura Streithorst will present her Senior Art Exhibit, “Euphoric Moments,” April 5-12 in the University of the Ozarks’ Stephens Gallery. There will be an artist talk at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, in Baldor Auditorium and a reception to meet the artist at 4 p.m. on April 8 in the gallery, located in the […]
When Steve McGaw of Dallas, Texas, began looking for a way to honor his wife, Beth, for her 60th birthday, he found the perfect answer through a program that was close to their family’s hearts: The Jones Learning Center at University of the Ozarks. Steve established the Beth McGaw Career Experience Program Endowment at U […]
Four University of the Ozarks alumni from a variety of professions will discuss their jobs and career choices during the annual Ozarks Speaks, scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 8, in Rowntree Recital Hall in the Walton Fine Arts Center. The panel discussion is part of Homecoming and will feature alumni (pictured, from left) […]
Meet Your Alumni Board Members is an ongoing series where we highlight members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. This month we are featuring Lisa Gruben-Inness, a 1993 graduate of Ozarks. Lisa has worked at Ozarks for a total of 15 years, including stints as director of Smith and MacLean residence halls, director of […]