College of the Ozarks President Brad Johnson named to Springfield Business Journal’s 2025 Class of M
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is proud to announce that its president, Dr. Brad Johnson, has been named one of Springfield Business Journal’s 2025 Men of the Year, an annual award honoring men across southwest Missouri who demonstrate outstanding leadership and impact in their communities and professions. Johnson was honored at the recognition event hosted by the Springfield Business Journal on April 24, 2025. Johnson became the 17th president of College of the Ozarks in 2022 and has
College of the Ozarks Concert Band to perform spring concert Friday, May 2
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks Concert Band will perform the spring concert on Friday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Jones Auditorium. The performance is open to students, faculty, staff, and the public. “One of the aspects that really excites me about this concert is that we will be featuring two talented students from the band: Zane Kelley will be performing ‘Diversion,’ a concerto for alto saxophone and band, and Will Gentes will play a concerto for euphonium titled ‘Rhapsody for
Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake Sponsors Students and Teacher for Student Government Day
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake financially sponsored three students and one teacher from Stone County to spend the day at the Capitol. Monica Mueller from the Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake (TRL) in Branson West, MO chaperoned one teacher and three Galena High School (GHS) students from the Biology of Public Health class. Emma Childers, Galena’s Science teacher at the High School, attended with three of her students. Ms. Childers, Monica, Yvonne, Naomi, and Emma all
College of the Ozarks hosts biannual OWL Luncheon
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — On Thursday, April 10, 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 leadership by female students and other leaders of the community. The honored guest, Dr. Karla Eslinger, returned to her alma mater to give the keynote address at this event. Eslinger currently serves as the Missouri Commissioner for the Department of Elementary and Secondary
College of the Ozarks to present 'Folk & Form' Senior Art Exhibition
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks invites students, faculty, and the public to experience Folk & Form, a multi-medium showcase highlighting the creative accomplishments of this year’s graduating studio art majors. The exhibition will open with a reception on Monday, April 28, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Boger Art Gallery on the College campus. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibit title, Folk & Form, was chosen by the students and reflects their shared exploration of
College of the Ozarks to hold Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 10
Ceremony marks the 118th annual commencement for the College POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host its 118th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 10, at 10 a.m. in The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex on the College campus. The ceremony will honor 328 graduating students: 79 Bachelor of Arts, 230 Bachelor of Science, and 19 Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This is a ticketed event for graduates and their families. The top five majors of the graduating class are psychology,
College of the Ozarks hosts 2025 First Responder Appreciation Day
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks honored the unwavering dedication and bravery of local first responders during its 2025 First Responder Appreciation Day on Friday, April 11. The event, held from 9 to 11 a.m. on the College campus, welcomed first responders, students, and members of the public to join in a heartfelt tribute. The event served as a public expression of gratitude for the daily sacrifices of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, correction officers, firefighters,
College of the Ozarks partners with American Red Cross to host community blood drive next Wednesday,
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex. According to the Red Cross, donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, A negative, and B negative. Blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer blood donors. With someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds, blood products must be constantly
School of the Ozarks eighth grade students take educational field trip to Kansas City, Missouri
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On March 26, School of the Ozarks eighth grade students took their annual trip to Kansas City, Missouri, to explore various collections and artifacts from the westward expansion and Civil War. This trip helped students gain a better understanding of the everyday items people used during that era. Additionally, they learned how historians gather information to locate and uncover such discoveries. The School of the Ozarks students had an opportunity to take a guided tour of the
School of the Ozarks hosts Regency Day for seventh grade students
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On March 27, School of the Ozarks seventh graders enjoyed their annual spring event titled Regency Day. On this day, students dress in period costumes of the early 1800s and experience the daily activities of the people who lived during that era. This event takes place after the students read Jane Austen’s novel, “Pride and Prejudice,” which takes place in the early 1800s. This day is designed to teach students more about this time period in England by immersing them in the culture.
College of the Ozarks to host First Responder Appreciation Day
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks will honor the unwavering dedication and bravery of local first responders at the 2025 First Responder Appreciation Day on Friday, April 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. The event will take place on the College campus and is open to the public. This event serves as a tribute to the commitment of first responders, including federal, state, and local law enforcement officers, correction officers, firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical services personnel, 911
Options Pregnancy Clinic to host annual Walk for Life in Branson
Students from College of the Ozarks to join the effort Point Lookout, MO — Options Pregnancy Clinic will host its annual Walk for Life on April 12 at the Branson RecPlex, Pavilion D. The event will begin with registration and breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by the walk at 9 a.m. Participants from the community are encouraged to join in the walk to raise awareness for life and raise much-needed funds for Options Pregnancy Clinic. The College of the Ozarks Public Relations Club will volunteer by serving a