As part of an annual Christmas tradition, University of the Ozarks this week donated a total of $3,000 to five local nonprofit organizations in Johnson County. This year’s beneficiaries included, Safe Haven Ministries, Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Johnson County, Johnson County Youth Coalition, the Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Johnson County, and The […]
When Eder and Nedgee Thermozier graduate from the University of the Ozarks this month, they plan to use their education to continue a life of service and benevolence that began more than a decade ago in their home country in the Caribbean. The twin brothers from Leogane, Haiti, will graduate from U of O during […]
The University of the Ozarks’ Pat Walker Teacher Education Program held a pinning ceremony for several of its students on Dec. 2 in Walker Hall. The pinning ceremony is a symbolic, time-honored tradition marking the occasion when students are formally welcomed into the teacher education program. The newest inductees received a pin that signifies their […]
Even though he didn’t realize it at the time, Dr. Buddy Smith’s love for mathematics was being engrained in him even as young child walking to school. “I always tell the students in college algebra that I learned Pythagoras’ Theorem at an early age,” Smith said. “I walked to school about three-quarters of a mile, […]
University of the Ozarks art major Holly Paige Vire of Clarksville will present her Senior Art Show, “Thalassophile,” from Dec. 7-15 in the University’s Stephens Gallery. There will be a reception to meet the artist from 7-8 p.m. on Dec. 10. There will also be an artist talk at 6 p.m. on Dec. 9 in […]
University of the Ozarks is expected to confer degrees upon 35 graduating seniors during the Fall 2021 Commencement ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 18. The in-person ceremony, which is limited to ticketed guests, will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the University’s Mabee Gymnasium. Graduates will each be provided eight tickets for guests and Covid protocols, […]
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 board members Jessalyn Halsted ‘08, an optometrist in Rogers, Ark.; and Fernando Galindo ‘96, an independent corporate communications consultant in Guatemala. Jessalyn Halsted ‘08 Tell us about your time at […]
The University of the Ozarks music department will present its annual time-honored Christmas tradition, A Service of Lessons and Carols, from 7-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, in Munger-Wilson Memorial Chapel. Masks and social distancing will be required throughout the service. There is no cost to attend the event but tickets will be required for […]
University of the Ozarks senior Shalley Coffin will present her Senior Art Show titled, Human Nature, from Nov. 22 through Dec. 3 in the Stephens Gallery. There will be a reception to meet the artist from 7-8 p.m. on Nov. 30, in the gallery, located in the Walton Fine Arts Center. Coffin will also present […]
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