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Joy Bruce has joined University of the Ozarks as a mental health therapist. Her first day was Aug. 17. Dr. Kaethe Hoehling will continue to serve as the director of counseling services in a part-time role for the 2026-27 academic year. A native of Texarkana, Texas, Bruce earned a degree in psychology from University of […] The post Bruce Joins Ozarks as Mental Health Therapist appeared first on…
University of the Ozarks sophomore Ian Lecrone took an important step toward his goal of becoming a physician this summer, gaining his first hands-on experience in biomedical research through a highly selective program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Lecrone, a biology major from Little Rock, was one of just 15 undergraduate […] The post Lecrone Gains Research Experience…
University of the Ozarks has received a grant of $500,000 from Lilly Endowment Inc., to support the continuation of the Arkansas Presbytery Thriving in Ministry program, which is a part of the University’s Town Square Collaborative. Lilly Endowment made the grant through its Thriving in Ministry initiative, which supports a variety of religious organizations across […] The post Lilly Endowment…
Beginning with the Fall 2026 Semester, University of the Ozarks will equip every incoming full-time, first-year student with a new Apple MacBook Neo, ensuring they arrive on campus with the technology needed to learn, create and succeed from the first day of classes. The initiative replaces the University’s previous program of providing new students with […] The post U of O Enhances Student…
Chance Duncan was recently hired to join the University of the Ozarks faculty starting in the 2026 Fall Semester as an instructor of science and science education. Duncan has nearly 20 years of teaching experience in the areas of biology, medical sciences and natural sciences in the Arkansas River Valley, including at Russellville, Atkins, Greenbrier […] The post Duncan Joins U of O Faculty…
An autism advocate who is a renowned producer and animator as well as a cast member on Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum, the coach who inspired the hit Apple TV series Ted Lasso, a renowned Arkansas-born playwright and filmmaker, the author and illustrator of a new book about Arkansas female musicians, and a Native American […] The post 2026-27 Walton Series Lineup Announced appeared first on…
For the 10th consecutive year, the initial employment and graduate school placement success rate of recent University of the Ozarks graduates exceeds 90 percent, according to the University’s 2026 First Destination and Career Profile Report. The latest survey looks at the Class of 2025 U of O graduates and whether or not they had employment […] The post Job Placement for Grads Surpasses 90% for…
University of the Ozarks alumnus Daniel Sanderson ’26 has been hired by his alma mater as a resident director in the Office of Student Life. Sanderson will serve as the resident director for MacLean Hall and Eagle Village. A native of Clarksville, Sanderson graduated from Ozarks in May with a degree in environmental studies. A […] The post Sanderson ’26 Named Resident Director for MacLean Hall…
Telvin James has been hired by University of the Ozarks as the new director of student engagement in the Office of Student Life. Born and raised in Texarkana, Texas, James most recently served as assistant director of student engagement and leadership and as an adjunct instructor at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL) from 2022 […] The post James to lead University’s Student Engagement…
Alumnus Truman Hensley ’22 has been hired to join University of the Ozarks as an academic support coordinator in the Jones Learning Center. His first day will be August 10, 2026. Hensley graduated with honors from Ozarks in the Fall of 2022 with majors in physical education and health science. A former standout soccer player […] The post Hensley ’22 Joins Ozarks as Academic Support Coordinator…
