A group of University of the Ozarks faculty and staff have begun a Nature Preserve Urban Forest Restoration Project on the north end of campus that will provide numerous academic and recreation opportunities for the campus community. The team leading up the project includes, Dr. Murat Atasoy, assistant professor of environmental studies; Dr. Darrin Hunt, […]
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, 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 […]
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. […]
Photo: Denzel Sequeira Chaves is pictured with NFL scout Javé Brown (left) and sports broadcaster Bonnie-Jill Laflin at East West Shrine Bowl practice. Denzel Sequeira Chaves was a few days late arriving for his final semester at University of the Ozarks, but he had a pretty good excuse. The senior communication major from Tres Rios, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]