College of the Ozarks to host Hunter Education Course for Missouri National Youth Guard, Oct. 25
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host a free hunter education course for the Missouri National Guard (MOARNG) Child and Youth Program on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Patriotic Education Building on campus. This one-day camp allows Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) dependent youth to obtain their hunter’s safety certification and practice their shooting skills with pellet guns.Participants should register by Oct. 3, 2025 at
College of the Ozarks receives No. 1 Best Performers on Social Mobility in the Midwest and No. 2 Mos
POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks has received new rankings from U.S News & World Report. The new rankings include: No. 1 Best Performers on SocialMobility – Regional Colleges in the Midwest, No. 2 Most Innovative Schools in the Midwest, No. 3 Best Regional Colleges in the Midwest, No. 4 Undergraduate Teaching Programs in the Midwest, No. 6 Best Value Regional College in the Midwest. For more than four decades, U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings have guided millions of students
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
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Hope Counseling Center Invites Local Businesses to “Work the Slipper Shift” for Mental Health Awaren
Branson, MO - September 30, 2025 - Hope Counseling Center is calling on local businesses to kick off their shoes and step into comfort for a cause. On Friday, October 10, World Mental Health Day, the nonprofit is launching its first-ever Slipper Shift campaign, inviting workplaces across the community to trade dress shoes, heels, or work boots for cozy (or silly) slippers in support of mental health awareness.Wearing slippers symbolizes the comfort and security that good mental health brings. By joining
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
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
‘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
Silver Dollar City, O’Reilly Auto Parts Hit the Road with First-Ever Theme Park Transit Department
OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (Sept. 9, 2025) — Two Ozarks originals are joining forces to make the journey into America’s #1 Theme Park as memorable as the destination itself. Silver Dollar City’s new partnership with O’Reilly Auto Parts will launch the park’s first-ever Theme Park Transit Department—adding a touch of pioneer spirit to the modern-day convenience of a ride in.For 65 years, guests arriving at Silver Dollar City have been greeted with the promise, “You’ve got a great past ahead of you.” That journey
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Harvest Festival Starts Friday
Craft new fall memories at America's #1 Theme Park.September 12 - October 26, 2025Experience the delights of autumn as the Ozark hills come alive with color, delicious aromas waft through the streets and the sounds of adventure fill the air. Harvest Festival is a feast for the eyes with more than 20,000 pumpkins adorning The City in breathtaking displays and photo ops throughout the park — from colorful real pumpkins of every shape and size to intricately-carved masterpieces and towering sculptures. And
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 &
Fordland Clinic Launches New Women’s Health Program to Expand Access in Rural Communities
Fordland, MO — Fordland Clinic has announced the launch of a comprehensive Women’s Health Program at its Fordland location. This is in addition to offering services aligned with Missouri’s statewide Show Me Healthy Women Program, designed to remove barriers to care for women in rural areas.For many women in Webster County and surrounding communities, reaching Springfield for routine care is difficult. Statistics show that 33% of women in Webster County receive inadequate prenatal care, and 36% begin care
College of the Ozarks welcomes new faculty for fall 2025 semester
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is excited to welcome 10 new faculty members to campus at the start of the 2025-2026 academic year. Eric Bolger, provost of the College and vice president of academic affairs, said that the large number of new faculty is to be expected due to several faculty members recently retiring this past May. “This is a stellar group of new faculty members for the College,” Bolger said. “The Lord has blessed us with competent and experienced people who will continue to help
College of the Ozarks to hold 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 11
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Thursday, Sept. 11, at 9 a.m., College of the Ozarks will hold a special ceremony to commemorate the lives of those who perished in the terrorist attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the ceremony. The ceremony will be held at the Lest We Forget 9/11 Memorial located next to the Point Lookout Fire Department on James Forsythe Drive on the College of the Ozarks campus. Special guest speaker, Maj. Gen. Charles D. Hausman, is the
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