Alumni Association hosts 12th annual Doc Good Day
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks Alumni Association hosted its annual service day event on Saturday, May 1, on the college campus, in honor of former college president Dr. Robert M. Good. During the 12th annual Doc Good Day, over 85 volunteers consisting of C of O alumni, college employees, and current students gave back to the College. “We were thrilled to be able to host Doc Good Day this year,” said Director of Alumni Affairs Angela Williamson. “It was a sweet day with an overwhelming
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School of the Ozarks senior one of 65 chosen from across the nation to receive the Falcon Foundation
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. —School of the Ozarks senior Emilee Rowe was one of 65 chosen from across the nation to receive the Falcon Foundation scholarship. The Falcon Foundation is a non-profit foundation with the purpose to provide scholarships to colleges or preparatory schools for motivated young people seeking admission to the United States Airforce Academy (USAFA) and a career in the Air Force. According to the Airforce Academy, in addition to the Academy Prep School located at the U.S. Air Force Academy,
College of the Ozarks to open campus for visitors, beginning with Hoge Greenhouses on May 10
College of the Ozarks to open campus for visitors, beginning with Hoge Greenhouses on May 10 The Keeter Center open for lodging, dining POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks plans to reopen its campus to visitors, beginning with the Hoge Greenhouses and Patriots Park on May 10. Edwards Mill and General Store, along with the Stained Glass and Candle Shop, will reopen on May 26. Hours of operation are as follows: Hoge Greenhouses (Open beginning May 10): Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
College of the Ozarks students compete in Phi Beta Lambda state conference
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks students competed in the Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) virtual state conference on Saturday, April 10, to showcase practical business skills. Of the 14 students that competed from College of the Ozarks, 12 placed in the top four of their respective events, and 11 qualified to compete in the virtual PBL National Leadership Conference. Students competed in various events with college students across the state. Events are a combination of online tests, production tests,
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The Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing at College of the Ozarks to hold 12th annual Pinning
The Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing at College of the Ozarks to hold 12th annual Pinning and Blessing Ceremony May 8 POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing (AMSON) at College of the Ozarks will hold its 12th Annual Pinning and Blessing Ceremony on May 8 at 4 p.m. in the Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex. Class of 2021 graduates, nursing faculty, and family members/guests of the graduates are able to attend in person. The public is welcome to watch a livestream of the
College of the Ozarks hosts spring 2021 Career Expo
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks hosted over 80 organizations during the spring Career Expo on April 15 in the Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex. The bi-annual event connects students and employers to promote networking, fulfill internships, and allow students to pursue full-time career opportunities. The Career Expo was hosted both in-person and virtually. The event’s in-person component occurred under COVID-19 guidelines, and an online exchange area in the gymnasium allowed students to
College of the Ozarks named by The Princeton Review as one of The Best Value Colleges in the nation
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks was named among 200 of The Best Value Colleges for 2021 by The Princeton Review. Of more than 650 schools The Princeton Review surveyed for this year's project, 200 made the overall Best Value Colleges list for 2021. This list is presented alphabetically. The 200 schools that made the 2021 rankings for The Best Value Colleges all share three exceptional features: stellar academics, affordable cost, strong career prospects for graduates.The ratings are based on
College of the Ozarks Commencement Overview, Class of 2020 and 2021
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will honor the Classes of 2020 and 2021 with graduation ceremonies in May 2021 in the Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex. The Class of 2020 will be honored on Saturday, May 1, at 2 p.m. Out of the 350 graduates, 99 students will attend the 113th annual graduation ceremony. The top five majors for the Class of 2020 are business, nursing, psychology, agriculture, and education. The Class of 2021 will be honored on Sunday, May 9, as follows: Bachelor of
College of the Ozarks ranked No. 1 Best Christian Colleges and Universities, 2021
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On April 19, College Consensus ranked College of the Ozarks as the No. 1 Best Christian College in the United States. College Consensus is a unique college ranking and review aggregator, combining top publisher rankings and student reviews. The Best Christian Colleges and Universities are listed in descending order according to their College Consensus Score. College of the Ozarks scored an 80.2 out of 100. College Consensus finds this score by combining the results of the most
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Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., speaks at College of the Ozarks Convocation
Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., speaks at College of the Ozarks ConvocationPOINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks hosted the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Alveda C. King, at a cultural convocation on Thursday, April 8. King is an activist, author, and former state representative. “The life and the convictions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., positively impacted our nation and the world, and we want our students to learn about him. We can think of no one more qualified
College of the Ozarks challenges Biden order that opens dorms, showers to opposite sex
Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys represent College of the Ozarks POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks filed suit in federal court today, April 15, against the Biden administration. The lawsuit challenges a directive from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which forces religious schools to violate their beliefs by opening their dormitories, including dorm rooms and shared shower spaces, to members of the opposite sex. The directive accomplishes this by requiring
