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News for Education
Monday, April 21, 2025On 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 ...read moreCategories: Education, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Monday, April 21, 2025POINT 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 ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
Monday, April 21, 2025POINT 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 ...read moreCategories: Education, Human Interest, Community, Fun Facts, Press Release
Tuesday, April 15, 2025Ceremony 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 ...read moreCategories: Education, Human Interest, Community, Fun Facts, Press Release
Monday, April 14, 2025POINT 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 ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Press Release
College of the Ozarks partners with American Red Cross to host community blood drive next Wednesday,Friday, April 11, 2025POINT 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 ...read moreCategories: Education, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Friday, April 11, 2025POINT 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 ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
Friday, April 11, 2025POINT 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. ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
Thursday, April 10, 2025POINT 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 ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Press Release
Thursday, April 10, 2025Students 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 ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Press Release
Thursday, April 03, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks hosted 124 organizations during the spring Career Expo on April 2, 2025, in The Howell W. Keeter Athletic Complex. The Vanek Center for Vocation & Callings hosts this biannual event with the primary goal of providing an atmosphere where students can begin securing internships, employment, or graduate school admissions. The organizations in ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, March 31, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – College of the Ozarks students returned last week from a visit to New York City, Washington D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, as part of a new College-led initiative, called The Global War on Terrorism Tour, which took place March 9 – 15. On the trip, students visited sites including the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City and the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release, Education, Political
Friday, March 28, 2025Silver Dollar City Foundation grant helps make preschool affordableResearch increasingly shows a strong correlation between quality early childhood education and the long-term success of students. This research only confirms something many school leaders have believed for years.“Kids who have an early learning opportunity such as preschool, it is setting them up for success,” explained Taneyville ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, March 26, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — On Feb. 27, School of the Ozarks seventh graders took their annual trip to Jefferson City, Missouri, to meet with government officials and tour the Capitol building. This trip helps students gain a better understanding of government while experiencing the inner workings of our Missouri House of Representatives. Students had an opportunity to sit in the gallery and enjoy the ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, March 26, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Twenty-nine College of the Ozarks students attended the five-day Vocation Trip, traveling to the Kansas City Metro Area to meet with local business leaders and recent graduates, March 8-12, as part of the Thrive Leadership Pathway. The purpose of the Vocation Trip is for students to discover their unique abilities and to teach them how to employ these skills in their ...read moreCategories: Education, Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, March 26, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks will host a special Vietnam Veterans Day observance on Friday, March 28, at 9 a.m. at The Keeter Center. This annual event pays tribute to the men and women who served during the Vietnam War, ensuring that their sacrifices and stories are never forgotten. The public is invited to attend. This year’s ceremony holds particular significance as it marks ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Press Release
