Clarksville, Ark. --- University of the Ozarks has been ranked as the second-best value in the South among Comprehensive Colleges (Bachelor's) by U.S. News & World Report in its 2002 guide to colleges and universities, announced Thursday. Ozarks was also ranked for the third straight year as a "top tier" university in its Southern regional […]
CLARKSVILLE, Ark. ---Four new members have recently been added to the University of the Ozarks Alumni Association Board of Directors. Paulette (VandenNieuwenhof) Binkley of Russellville, Bo Funderburk of Clarksville, Dr. Brian Cotner of Clarksville and Ronnie Johnson of Clarksville were elected to the alumni board in April and began their three-year terms on July 1. […]
CLARKSVILLE, Ark. ---Students from the University of the Ozarks' Future Business Leaders-Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) collegiate chapter recently attended the National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla. U of O students participated in various workshops and competed in several individual and team events. Ozarks’ winners included: Veronica Garcia and Maria Rodriguez - Business Plan (2nd place); […]
CLARKSVILLE, Ark. ---Playwright and performance artist Anna Deavere Smith will present "Snapshots: Glimpse of America in Change" at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 11, at the University of the Ozarks' Seay Theatre. The event is the first of the academic year in the university’s 2001-02 Walton Arts & Ideas Series.Hailed by Newsweek as "the most exciting […]
CLARKSVILLE, Ark. ---Little Rock sculptor Michael Warrick has been awarded the opportunity to feature his work during the University of the Ozarks' second annual Ozarks Woodland Sculpture Garden summer program May 27 through June 2. The Sculpture Garden is located near Huntsville on the Kings River in Madison County on the property of Gerald Carr […]
CLARKSVILLE, Ark. ---University of the Ozarks has received $1.2 million in federal funding for a five-year project period to continue its Student Support Services program. This year’s award provides U of O with $216,173 to assist students with an array of services including tutoring, special services for students with disabilities, development instruction, computer lab assistance […]
Clarksville, Ark.-A record-breaking season and an appearance in American Southwest Conference Tournament Championship Game have the Eagles flying high going into the 2001-2002 season. After finishing with a school record 15 wins a year ago, the Eagles are prepared to make a run at the conference championship. Undoubtedly, the keys are in place for the […]
Clarksville, Ark.-Former Heber Springs High School Coach Jimmy Clark has been named the new head baseball coach at the Uof O. Clark, a native of Conway, has coached at Class AAA powerhouse Heber Springs High School the past nine years and led the Panthers to four conference championships during that time. Clark was named the […]
Clarksville, Ark. --- "A Tapestry of Cultures" will be the theme of the 2001-2002 Walton Arts & Ideas Series (WAIS), the annual University of the Ozarks year-long program that brings cultural events and entertainment to the campus. This year’s series will include five performances which explore the fascinating tapestry of cultures that makes America a […]
Clarksville, Ark.-U of O soccer coach Dave DeHart has been pleased with the way his team is preparing for the upcoming season. The Eagles began preseason training on August 13 and have made good progress during their three-week long preseason training. "I believe the guys are ready as a whole," said Head Coach Dave De […]