When University of the Ozarks senior Jakobe’ Durant walks across the stage next week to receive his college diploma, he will proudly establish a new family tradition. The Spanish major from Destrehan, La., will be the first in his immediate family to earn a bachelor’s degree, and he will be doing so with Cum Laude […]
Three more students from the Greystone Preparatory School at University of the Ozarks recently learned they had received appointments into a U.S. military service academy. Those students were (pictured from left) Anthony Chambers of Denver, Col.; Jackson Collier of Danville, Calif.; and Benjamin Johnson of Jackson, Miss. The students are enrolled in Greystone, a one-year, […]
University of the Ozarks has received a $5.3 million gift from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation for its new science center project. The gift will go toward the current $18.6 million renovation and addition to the Thomas and Frances Wilson Science Center, the single largest capital construction project in University history. Construction began on […]
According to the National Science Foundation, African American women are significantly under-represented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professions, holding less than five percent of those jobs in the workforce. University of the Ozarks senior Destinee L. Manning plans to help change that trend. Manning, a chemistry major from Memphis, Tenn., will graduate with […]
Dody Pelts, director of the Jones Learning Center, and Chad Floyd, head athletic trainer, have been named the recipients of the University of the Ozarks’ Alvin C. Broyles Outstanding Professional Staff Award for the 2020-21 academic year. The award was announced to the campus community during Monday morning’s President’s Standup meeting that was held via […]
University of the Ozarks Theatre has been recognized for numerous awards and honors by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) for its recent performance of “Proof.” University Theatre performed four live, virtual performances of “Proof” last weekend to conclude its 2020-21 schedule. The troupe also performed virtual productions of “For Hurting Hands,” and […]
University of the Ozarks graduating senior Crystal Oudomvilay doesn’t hesitate when asked how she has grown in her four years at Ozarks. “I used to be a person who was very timid, quiet, anxious, and stayed very close to a group of people. I was afraid to meet new people and talk,” she said. “Before […]
The University of the Ozarks Board of Trustees approved promotions for teacher education professors Dr. Allison Freed and Pam Smith during its spring board meeting on April 24. Freed (pictured, left) was promoted to associate professor of education/science education and was granted tenure by the board. Smith was promoted to associate professor of practice. Both […]
Four University of the Ozarks employees are being recognized for 30-Year and 25-Year Service Awards by the University this month. Dr. Greta Marlow (pictured, left), professor of communication, is being recognized for her 30-year anniversary. Those being recognized for their 25-year anniversaries are (from left) EmmaLee Morrow, admissions office manager and campus visit coordinator; Dr. […]
Jessica Baumgartner, executive suite office assistant, and Lisa Thomas, athletic department office manager, have been named the recipients of the University of the Ozarks’ outstanding staff awards for 2020-21, it was announced Monday. Both Baumgartner (pictured, right) and Thomas were named the recipients of the Arnie G. Sims Outstanding Staff Award. The award was announced […]