College of the Ozarks theatre students to host “A Jones Theatre Christmas” featuring “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol”
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks Theatre Department will host a “A Jones Theatre Christmas” featuring the play “Tiny Tim’s Christmas Carol” for its 2025 Christmas event. It will be a family-friendly production with caroling and hosts who will interact with the audience. The performances will take place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Dec. 4 – 6, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2:30 p.m. in the Jones Auditorium. Cost for performances are as follows: adults, $15; seniors and
College of the Ozarks to host holiday event at the Ralph Foster Museum
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – College of the Ozarks will host a North Pole-themed holiday event at the Ralph Foster Museum on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. It will be a family-friendly event with opportunities to write letters to Santa, make crafts, enjoy cookies and milk, and a photo line with Santa in his Ozark Mountain ride, the iconic Beverly Hillbillies truck. Ticket prices are $6, which grants access to all event activities as well as the museum’s three floors of exhibits. Guests are encouraged
College of the Ozarks to host Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band Christmas concert
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host the Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m. The concert will take place on campus at the Royal Oak Forum in The Keeter Center. The concert is free and open to the public. “This is the perfect opportunity to hear both the College of the Ozarks Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble at the same concert,” said Dr. Kevin Powers, associate professor of music. “The Jazz Ensemble will begin the evening with fun jazz
College of the Ozarks president Brad Johnson to participate in April 2026 “America Reads the Bible”
POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — College of the Ozarks will partner with Christians Engaged, a ministry of Family Policy Alliance Foundation, in the April 2026 national, cover-to-cover Bible-reading event, “America Reads the Bible,” in Washinton, D.C. Ministry leaders, pastors, business leaders, elected officials from both parties, and other influential voices will read aloud Genesis 1:1 through Revelation 22:21, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on April 19-25, 2026, as a spiritual lead-up to America’s 250th birthday on July 4,
S of O Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams Make History with State Championships
S of O Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams Make History with State Championships POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Saturday, Nov. 8, the School of the Ozarks Cross Country teams made history at the Class 1 state meet by claiming the state championship titles for both the boys and girls teams. In addition, sophomore Kellen Robertson won the Class 1 individual title for the Missouri State High School Athletic Association cross country championships. On the girls side, Ella Howard was the top finisher, taking home 10th
College of the Ozarks to host Black Friday Event for Student-Made Products
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – College of the Ozarks will host a Black Friday Retail Event, Friday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will take place within The Keeter Center, Stained Glass & Candle Shop, and Edwards Mill & General Store. Throughout the day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., campus retail locations will be open for holiday shopping, but special event offerings will only be available during the designated timeframe. The event will highlight the wide array of student-made products available for sale.
Senior Micah Jacobs crowned Miss Hard Work U. at College of the Ozarks 2025 Homecoming Honors Ceremo
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Senior Micah Jacobs of Colorado Springs, Colorado, was chosen as MissHard Work U. during the College of the Ozarks 2025 Homecoming Honors Ceremony on Nov. 1. This year’s theme was Forever Faithful. Jacobs, representing the Public Relations Office, is a senior public relations major with minors in business administration and social media. After graduating from College of the Ozarks, she plans to work in strategic communications for a nonprofit or ministry. Jacobs’ court included
College of the Ozarks announces official sponsorship of Wreaths Across America
POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — As the Christmas holiday season approaches, College of the Ozarks is proud to announce that it is now an official sponsor of Wreaths Across America, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and remembering America’s fallen Veterans. Wreaths Across America leads the effort to place a wreath on every military Veteran’s grave throughout the United States and to hold wreath dedication ceremonies at U.S. national cemeteries around the world. “The College has participated
College of the Ozarks continues annual Operation Christmas Child donation drive
POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — College of the Ozarks is continuing the annual tradition of collecting boxes for Operation Christmas Child by hosting a drop-off for the community from Nov. 17 - 24. Members of the local community can bring their packed shoe boxes to College of the Ozarks and drop them off in the Christian Ministries Building. The College of the Ozarks Christian Ministries Department partnered with Samaritan’s Purse to plan and orchestrate the Operation Christmas Child events. The Operation Christmas
