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Thursday, May 15, 2025BLACK OAK AMP ANNOUNCEMENT: Experience the POWER of Worship Like Never Before – Crowder LIVE with Special Guest James River Worship at Black Oak Amphitheater Sunday June 22 [Lampe, MO – May 14, 2025]– Grammy-nominated Christian music artist Crowder takes the Black Oak Amp stage Sunday, June 22, with special guest James River Worship. Known for his innovative blend of folk, rock, ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Fun Facts, Press Release
Thursday, May 15, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Dr. Jennifer Maloney, associate professor of psychology, received The Eugene Charles Wittick Teaching Excellence Award on May 10, 2025, at the 118th Commencement Ceremony at College of the Ozarks. The Eugene Charles Wittick Teaching Excellence Award honors those professors who have demonstrated outstanding teaching ability and who have had a major impact on the lives and ...read moreCategories: Education, Human Interest, Community, Fun Facts, Press Release
College of the Ozarks Professor Geoff Akers receives The Mildred Letton Wittick Professional AchieveThursday, May 15, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Dr. Geoff Akers, professor of engineering, received The Mildred Letton Wittick Professional Award on May 10, 2025, at the 118th Commencement Ceremony at College of the Ozarks. The Mildren Letton Wittick Professional Achievement Award honors faculty members for their professional accomplishments, which may include research, publications, performance, creative productions, ...read moreCategories: Education, Human Interest, Community, Fun Facts, Press Release
The Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing at College of the Ozarks holds 16th annual Pinning and BlesThursday, May 15, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing (AMSON) at College of the Ozarks held its 16th Annual Pinning and Blessing Ceremony on Friday, May 9, at 4 p.m. in Williams Memorial Chapel. Class of 2025 graduates, nursing faculty, family members, and guests of the graduates attended the event. A reception for the graduates and their families was held afterwards. At the ...read moreCategories: Education, General News Article, Press Release, Community, Fun Facts, Human Interest
Tuesday, May 13, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — School of the Ozarks held its Commencement Ceremony at Williams Memorial Chapel on Saturday, May 10, celebrating the graduation of 26 seniors. Of the graduating class, 17 students committed to furthering their education at College of the Ozarks. “This is the 13th commencement since School of the Ozarks reopened,” said Dr. Brad Dolloff, dean of School of the Ozarks. “The ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, May 12, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks student newspaper, “The Outlook,” has been honored by the Society of Professional Journalists with four college journalism awards. The awards are for “The Outlook” student journalists’ work in the fall semester of 2024. Adam Roseberry ,junior, and Clay Steward, sophomore, both journalism majors, won first place in the category of “General ...read moreCategories: Education, Human Interest, Community, Fun Facts, Press Release
Students graduate debt free from College of the Ozarks during Commencement Ceremony, tomorrow, May 1Friday, May 09, 2025Nursing graduate Macy Landers realizes life-long dream POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will host its 118th Commencement Ceremony tomorrow morning, 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 event ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Education, Human Interest.png)
Thursday, May 08, 2025Classics Boaters from 7 States to Cruise Table Rock Lake --with Pre-event Cruise to Eureka Springs, Arkansas- TWO FREE TO PUBLIC MINI-SHOWS (Kimberling City, MO) Coming from seven states, classic boats and boaters will ply the deep blue water of Table Rock Lake May 29th through May 31st.. The antique and classic boats will cruise more miles than in any other single classic boating ...read moreCategories: Fun Facts, Human Interest, Press Release, General News Article, Community
Tuesday, May 06, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks, after carefully evaluating Sunday operations, is committed to upholding its foundational values by discontinuing Sunday brunch at The Keeter Center. This step, rooted in faith, tradition, and a desire to prioritize students and employees, aligns with the values of the College. Reservations for Sunday brunch will continue through the summer, with the ...read moreCategories: Education, General News Article, Press Release, Community, Fun Facts, Human Interest
Tuesday, May 06, 2025Award-winning festival returns to Silver Dollar City OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (May 1, 2025) — Silver Dollar City’s Bluegrass & BBQ festival is back for a dozen days of toe-tapping tunes from legendary groups and mouthwatering flavors from The City’s pitmasters, May 14-26. Named “Event of the Year” by the International Bluegrass Music Association, the festival stars the industry’s most notable ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Press Release, Fun Facts, Human Interest
Tuesday, May 06, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is pleased to announce the release of “Steadfast: A Guided Prayer Journal,” authored by Laura Lacey Johnson, First Lady of College of the Ozarks. Inspired by Colossians 4:2 – “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving” – the journal encourages a rhythm of prayer through the structure of Pray. Watch. Thank. “Most of us ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
Tuesday, May 06, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Camp Lookout, a community outreach program hosted by College of the Ozarks, will return for its 31st year of offering a free summer camp to children in Stone and Taney Counties. The theme for Camp Lookout this year is "Fueled," rooted in Hebrews 12:28, a verse which highlights the importance of serving the kingdom of God. Camp Lookout is hosted on the College of the ...read moreCategories: Community, Fun Facts, Press Release, Education, Human Interest
Wednesday, April 30, 2025USA TODAY Readers Name Ozark Mountain Theme Park No. 1 OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (April 30, 2025) — Silver Dollar City is celebrating a first-ever three-peat, as the internationally-awarded 1880s theme park won the top spot as America’s “Best Theme Park” for the third year in a row, according to readers of USA TODAY in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The historic win follows four weeks of intense ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic, Fun Facts, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
College of the Ozarks President Brad Johnson named to Springfield Business Journal’s 2025 Class of MWednesday, April 30, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is proud to announce that its president, Dr. Brad Johnson, has been named one of Springfield Business Journal’s 2025 Men of the Year, an annual award honoring men across southwest Missouri who demonstrate outstanding leadership and impact in their communities and professions. Johnson was honored at the recognition event hosted by the Springfield ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, General News Article, Human Interest, Press Release
Monday, April 28, 2025POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — The College of the Ozarks Concert Band will perform the spring concert on Friday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Jones Auditorium. The performance is open to students, faculty, staff, and the public. “One of the aspects that really excites me about this concert is that we will be featuring two talented students from the band: Zane Kelley will be performing ‘Diversion,’ a ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Fun Facts, Human Interest, Press Release
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
Monday, January 20, 2025Price 4 Limo — America's Highest Rated Prom Limousine & Bus Provider — Gears Up For 2025 Prom Season. With another successful prom season in the books, transporting more than 50,000 students in 2024, Price 4 Limo — America’s largest and highest-rated limo service and charter bus company — is gearing up for 2025! For over 13 years, Price 4 Limo has been the trusted choice for high school ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Fun Facts, Human Interest
