College of the Ozarks theatre students to present Carlo Goldoni’s “The Servant of Two Masters,” adapted and directed by Holli Segura
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks theater department will present “Servant of Two Masters” as its fall production for 2025. The play was written by Carlos Galdoni and adapted by Holli Segura, assistant professor of theater. Public performances will take place Oct. 17–18, 2025 (Friday–Saturday) at 7 p.m., and Oct. 19, 2025 (Sunday) at 2 p.m. in Jones Auditorium. The cost for the performance is as follows: $15 for adults$10 for seniors, children under 18, and non-College of the Ozarks
College of the Ozarks hosts Bobcat Days for prospective students
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks hosted its annual Bobcat Days for prospective students, juniors and seniors in high school, transfer students, family members, and school counselors on Sept. 16 and 17. Bobcat Days is a time for prospective students and their families to learn about the unique programs at College of the Ozarks, its mission, vision, and goals, and interact with faculty, student services, and to explore campus. Bobcat Days allows attendees to learn about the Christ–centered,
College of the Ozarks hosts 18th Annual White Coat Ceremony
POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — The Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing (AMSON) at College of the Ozarks held its 18th annual White Coat Ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Sixteen members of the class of 2027 were coated. Becca Hamon, associate professor of nursing and nursing program director, began the ceremony by welcoming students, parents, and administrators. The event was held in the Royal Oak Forum at The Keeter Center. The junior students received a white New Testament Bible and a white rose along with their
College of the Ozarks dairy takes home top awards at Missouri State Fair and Ozark Empire Fair
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — The College of the Ozarks W. Alton Jones Dairy, supervised by Dairy Manager Ryan Bilyeu and Assistant Dairy Manager Dylan Erwin, attended the Missouri State Fair Aug. 7-17, in Sedalia, Missouri, and the Ozark Empire Fair, July 24 – Aug. 2, in Springfield, Missouri. Bilyeu and Erwin traveled with students to present the best Holstein, Ayrshire, and Guernsey dairy cattle. Senior Layla Giorgianni, mathematics education major; senior Morgan Westerman, animal science major; junior Dally
C of O hosts biannual OWL Luncheon
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Ozarks Women in Leadership luncheon took place on the campus of College of the Ozarks. Women from around the region who exemplify leadership joined to network and recognize outstanding achievements by female students and other influential women in the community.The honored guest, Lori Robertson, founder of SpeakHer Coach, was this year’s keynote speaker. Robertson is a leadership and communication coach, keynote speaker, and story strategist who helps leaders
College of the Ozarks hosts Character Camp for fall 2025 incoming Freshmen
College of the Ozarks welcomed 318 new students this fall by immersing them in Character Camp, the College’s distinctive weeklong orientation program. Character Camp introduces incoming students to the mission, vision, and five pillars of the College — Christian, Academic, Vocational, Patriotic, and Cultural. The program emphasizes character development, resilience, and community, while providing students with a support system that carries them into their first year. Each participant is placed into a
College of the Ozarks ranks No. 2 Best Bang for the Buck, No. 4 Best Bachelor’s College in Washingto
College of the Ozarks has been recognized among the nation’s top institutions in Washington Monthly’s 2025-26 college rankings. The College earned the No. 2 spot on the publication’s Best Bang for the Buck list, which highlights schools that help students from modest backgrounds earn affordable, marketable degrees. The rankings focus on social mobility, separating those measures from the main list of four-year institutions. In addition, College of the Ozarks was named the No. 4 Best Bachelor’s
College of the Ozarks to host Fall Patriotic Film Festival honoring Veterans
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks invites the community to attend the Fall Patriotic Film Festival, hosted in the Royal Oak Forum of The Keeter Center, Oct. 14 – Nov. 11, 2025. The festival will showcase three feature-length films based on the lives of distinguished Vietnam Veterans — Capt. John Sorensen, Col. John Clark, and Sgt. Maj. Eddie Neas — whose stories embody resilience, sacrifice, and service to country. Inspired by the book Vietnam 101 by President Emeritus Dr. Jerry C. Davis, each
Shannon Bream to headline College of the Ozarks annual Leonard B. & Edith Gittinger Fall Convocation
Reservations available on Tuesday, Sept. 16 POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will welcome Shannon Bream, anchor of “FOX News Sunday” and New York Times bestselling author, as the featured speaker for the College’s annual Leonard B. and Edith Gittinger Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, at 7 p.m. in The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex.This year’s convocation will take the form of a fireside chat, offering guests a warm and engaging conversation rather than a traditional keynote. Shannon
Pooper Troopers and Table Rock Career Center Unite for Ozarks Diaper Drive
Reeds Spring, Missouri – September 9, 2025 – The Pooper Troopers are thrilled to announce a diaper drive in the Ozarks! This will be a collaborative effort to bring vital relief to families across the region. In a dynamic partnership with Table Rock Career Center’s SkillsUSA Chapter, this initiative aims to address a critical and often overlooked need for diaper assistance in our community. The diaper drive will begin on Saturday, September 27, 2025 and end on Sunday, October 12, 2025 The drive is more
9/11 Memorial Ceremony held at College of the Ozarks
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Today, on Sept. 11, 2025, College of the Ozarks held a special ceremony to commemorate the lives of those who perished in the terrorist attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. The keynote speaker was Maj. Gen. Charles D. Hausman, who serves as the adjutant general of the Missouri National Guard. Hausman has served in the U.S. military for over three decades in various roles. He has commanded aviation units, held key leadership roles, and been deployed worldwide. Hausman holds
Veterans Week at College of the Ozarks
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – College of the Ozarks will host Veterans Week activities, Nov. 5–11, 2025, honoring men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. Veterans Week will include ceremonies, dedications, guest speakers, and the annual Veterans Day Sunrise Service. “Veterans Week at College of the Ozarks is a time to honor the men and women who have served our nation and to remind ourselves of the freedoms their sacrifice has preserved,” said Chassidy Brittain, director of patriotic
C of O Guest Artist Recital to feature Courtney Fletcher, Jacob Sentgeorge, and Mia Kim
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Thursday, Sept. 18, guest artists Courtney Fletcher, Jacob Sentgeorge, and Mia Kim will all perform in the Newman Recital Hall, located in the Gittinger Music Center at College of the Ozarks, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the College of the Ozarks 2025-2026 featured guest artists. The concert is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Mezzo-soprano Courtney Fletcher is a highly acclaimed performer and teacher, known for her
‘I love these’: Shell Knob students gifted new shoes
‘I love these’Shell Knob students gifted new shoesEmerson Bishop was ecstatic to slip on her New Balance sneakers. “I love these,” “I’m never taking these off,” and “These are exactly the ones I wanted!” echoed throughout the halls of Shell Knob School District this past week as the district’s 152 students each received brand-new sneakers. The sound was music to the ears of Superintendent Dr. Chris Conyac who has dreamed of this for more than a year. “This has been on my heart for a long time,” Conyac said
College of the Ozarks to host Dr. Tim Elmore for launch of Rooted Families initiative
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will launch its new Rooted Families initiative with two special events featuring Dr. Tim Elmore, nationally recognized speaker, author, and expert in generational discipleship and youth development. The public is invited to attend on Tuesday, Sept. 23, with sessions at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Royal Oak Forum at The Keeter Center. Both events are free and open to the public. Elmore has been featured on CNN’s “Headline News,” Fox Business, Newsmax, and “Fox &
