Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Dameron, who has worked on Hollywood blockbusters such as “Star Trek: Into Darkness” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” will speak about the making of movies in a public event at University of the Ozarks on Thursday, March 7. The event, which is part of the University’s Walton Arts & Ideas Series, […]
University of the Ozarks has received a gift commitment from John and Sue Fisher of Broken Arrow, Okla., and their daughter, Jennifer of Bixby, Okla., to benefit the music and religious studies programs The gift was made in honor of Jennifer, a 1993 U of O graduate, and will be used to fund faculty chair […]
Julia Frost, director of the University of the Ozarks’ Jones Learning Center, will make a presentation at the Learning Disabilities Association of America’s annual conference in Fort Worth, Texas, on Feb. 20. Frost’s presentation will be titled, “Transitioning to Employment for Adults with Learning Disabilities.” Frost will lead the full-morning workshop with a disability service […]
Representatives from Arkansas Valley Electric Cooperative Corporation (MyEnergyAVECC) made a $3,500 donation to the University of the Ozarks’ Wallace M. Milton Scholarship Fund on Jan. 30. Those attending the presentation included (from left), Sam Davis, AVECC board member; Brandon Fisher, IT/GIS manager and interim member services manager for AVECC; alumnus Kevin Baskin ‘85, AVECC member […]
The University of the Ozarks’ Alumni Office will present five dinner events in Arkansas and Oklahoma throughout the month of March for alumni and friends of the University. The events will be held at local restaurants and will be an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with classmates, meet other alumni and hear from University officials […]
Bruce Reyes-Chow, an author, pastor, consultant and coach, will present a public lecture titled, “Making a Difference in the World,” at University of the Ozarks on Thursday, Feb. 28. The event, which will begin at 7 p.m. in the Rogers Conference Center, is made possible by the Cecil and Ruth Boddie Farmer Chapel Guest Speakers/Artists […]
Monica Frizzell has been named the new registrar at University of the Ozarks, effective Jan. 2. A 2002 graduate of Ozarks, Frizzell has served in the Registrar’s Office for more than 15 years, including 11 years as assistant registrar. “I am very excited about Monica stepping into the role of registrar,” said Jeff Scaccia, vice […]
Nathaniel “Nat” Raggette of Missouri City, Texas; Denton Tumbleson of Clarksville, Ark., and Buck Hill of Idabel, Okla.; have been appointed to the University of the Ozarks Board of Trustees, effective Jan. 1, 2019. The three were unanimously approved by the board to serve three-year terms during the board’s annual fall meeting in October. Raggette […]
Caitlin Huckfeldt has been named the new director of residential life at University of the Ozarks, effective immediately. Huckfeldt has served as the assistant director of residence life and student engagement at Ozarks since July. In her new duties, she will provide leadership and administrative direction to a comprehensive and vibrant student housing program, including […]
University of the Ozarks has announced its academic honor lists for the 2018 Fall Semester. To be included on the President’s List, a student must carry at least 12 hours and maintain a 4.00 grade point average. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must carry at least 12 hours and achieve between […]