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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
USA 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 more
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College of the Ozarks President Brad Johnson named to Springfield Business Journal’s 2025 Class of M
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
POINT 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 more
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Monday, April 28, 2025
POINT 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 more
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Monday, April 21, 2025
POINT 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 more
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Monday, April 21, 2025
POINT 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 more
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Ceremony 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 more
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Monday, April 14, 2025
POINT 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 more
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Friday, April 11, 2025
POINT 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 more
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Friday, April 11, 2025
POINT 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 more
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Thursday, April 03, 2025
POINT 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 more
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Monday, January 20, 2025
Price 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 more
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