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News for Education
Wednesday, August 06, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks student Oliver Mutrux was awarded the title of “Athlete of the Week” at Missouri Boys State out of 850 boys in attendance. Mutrux is beginning his senior year at S of O this fall. The American Legion Boys State of Missouri Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching high school students about democracy and government. This eight-day, ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, August 05, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — In May, College of the Ozarks hosted its annual Celebration of Student Scholarship, Research, and Creative Work at The Keeter Center. Featuring projects from 11 areas of study, select departments showcased student work, recognizing their academic excellence and personal achievement. Students with various majors presented personal research accumulated throughout their ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, August 05, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks has announced six newly awarded endowed chair appointments across diverse academic disciplines, including nursing, business, hospitality, theology, patriotic education, and Christian nurture. These appointments reflect the College’s unwavering commitment to recognizing faculty excellence and furthering its five-fold mission. Among them, two hold ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, General News Article, Human Interest, Fun Facts, Press Release
Friday, August 01, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks is excited to announce two new faculty members: Casey Bass and Jacob Williams. Casey Bass is joining S of O as the K-12 visual arts instructor. Bass is a Branson High School alum with a degree in art education from Miami University in Ohio and a master’s in gifted and talented education from Arkansas State University. Bass brings a dynamic blend of ...read moreCategories: Education, Human Interest, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Friday, August 01, 2025College of the Ozarks hosts 31st Camp Lookout for area youth POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks Camp Lookout returned for its 31st year, offering free summer camp to children in surrounding counties. This summer’s theme, “Fueled,” was designed to remind the campers that only Jesus can truly sustain us. “The Camp Lookout theme 'Fueled' comes from Hebrews 12:28,” said Caden Peterson, ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Education, Press Release
Friday, August 01, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO — College of the Ozarks Associate Professor of English, Dr. Charity Gibson, has released her new book, “The Working Homemaker: Employed Christian Moms Desiring a Thriving Homelife,” offering a faith-centered perspective for women navigating both career and homemaking. Written from a Christian worldview, The Working Homemaker seeks to provide encouragement for mothers in ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
Friday, July 25, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO — School of the Ozarks hosted its second Summer Teacher Training, July 14-17, for teachers who are in their first years of teaching within the Classical Christian Education model, as well as experienced educators. Over 150 teachers throughout North America attended the three-day training sessions, with most of their expenses being paid by the Stanley M. Herzog Charitable ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, July 21, 2025Project funded by Silver Dollar City FoundationBehind Bradleyville School, it may look like an ordinary fence is being erected this summer, but to Superintendent Dr. Kendra Stuart, it’s much more. The new fence is a symbol of pride and safety for the school.“This fence gives peace of mind for our teachers and provides a safer, more attractive place for our students to play,” Stuart said as she ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Friday, July 18, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks has launched four academic centers designed to integrate Christian faith with every aspect of education, furthering the College’s vision to develop citizens of Christlike character, who are well-educated, hardworking, and patriotic. The new academic centers — the Center for Faithful Education, Center for Faithful Arts, Center for Faithful Vocation, and ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Education, Press Release
