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Women's Basketball Player Naomi Smith
February 7, 2025 • Posted in

Piano Music Helps Propel Smith to New Heights on Basketball Court

It’s not that unique that before every game, University of the Ozarks’ standout women’s basketball player Naomi Smith puts on her headphones and listens to music. However, it’s the type of music — soft piano and instrumental music — that garners some strange looks from her teammates. “I play calm, relaxing music and visualize how […]

Dr. Jisook Park
February 7, 2025 • Posted in

Dr. Park to Present Music Recital Feb. 18

Dr. Jisook Park, assistant professor of music and piano/staff collaborative pianist at University of the Ozarks, will present a piano recital at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, in Munger-Wilson Memorial Chapel on campus. There is no cost for admission and the public is invited to attend. Park, who joined the Ozarks faculty in July […]

Sounds of Religion
February 3, 2025 • Posted in

Spiritual Life Office Presents Smithsonian Poster Exhibit

The University of the Ozarks’ Office of Spiritual Life will present a Smithsonian Poster Exhibition from Feb. 3 through March 21 in the lower level of the Munger-Wilson Memorial Chapel. The interactive poster exhibit titled, “Exploring the Diversity of American Religious Life through Sound,” is currently on view in the Chapel. “Choirs singing. Monks chanting. […]

E-Club Competition
January 30, 2025 • Posted in

E-Club Sparks Entrepreneurial Spirit on Campus

The team of business students William Guillen, Daniella Ugarte, and Gabriel Mendoza will represent University of the Ozarks in the upcoming Arkansas Governor’s Cup after winning the inaugural StartUp Challenge Competition, presented by the University’s Entrepreneurship Club (E-Club) during the 2024 Fall Semester. The Arkansas Governor’s Cup is an annual collegiate business-plan competition among students […]

Computer Science
January 29, 2025 • Posted in

University Receives $1.2M for Computer Science Program

University of the Ozarks has received a $1.2 million grant from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation to help establish the University’s new computer science major. The start-up funds for the new program will help expand the University’s current information science program to include computer science.  The funds will cover salary, electrical upgrades, classroom renovations, […]

Artist of the Month image
January 28, 2025 • Posted in

Goodwin is Artist of the Month

Northwest Arkansas artist Sigrid Lorfing Goodwin will be the Artist of the Month at University of the Ozarks through Feb. 6. Goodwin’s exhibit, “Pink Beam” will be featured in the Stephens Gallery. There will be a reception to meet the artist from 5-6 p.m. on Feb. 6, in the gallery. Goodwin is an artist and […]

campus photo
January 27, 2025 • Posted in

U of O to Host Unity in Diversity Conference March 28

University of the Ozarks will host a one-day Unity in Diversity Conference on Friday, March 28, in the Rogers Conference Center. The conference is tailored to professionals in the fields of counseling, mental health, rehabilitation, and social work, and is also open to the public. The cost to attend is $50. Dr. Kaethe D. Hoehling, […]

Dewey Bozella
January 23, 2025 • Posted in

Wrongly Convicted Former Pro Boxer to Speak at U of O on Feb. 12

Dewey Bozella, a former professional boxer who spent 26 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit, will speak at University of the Ozarks on Wednesday, Feb. 12, as part of the University’s 2024-25 Walton Arts & Ideas Series. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Rogers Conference Center. There is no […]

Jeromy Carpenter
January 22, 2025 • Posted in

Carpenter Joins Ozarks as Maintenance Technician

Jeromy Carpenter has joined University of the Ozarks as a maintenance technician. His first day was Monday, Jan. 20. Carpenter has owned and operated Jeromy Carpenter and Son Heating & Air in Clarksville since 2007. He has more than 25 year of HVAC experience. “We’re looking forward to welcoming Jeromy to the University’s maintenance team,” […]