University of the Ozarks

06/04/2026

Angelina Monfrey has been hired as the resident director for the New Student Residence Hall at University of the Ozarks. Her first day was June 1, 2026. A native of Anchorage, Alaska, Monfrey recently completed an MBA with an emphasis on leadership from Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa. She al...

05/29/2026

University of the Ozarks Class of 2026 diploma photo gallery is now available for download at the link below! 🎓

This year's Commencement was a day filled with celebration, achievement, and unforgettable moments, and we are excited to share these photos with you. Graduates, you and your family can now download diploma photos and relive one of the most important milestones of your college journey.

Congratulations on all you have accomplished, and we wish you continued success in the years ahead!

📸: https://uozarks.photoshelter.site/library/show/C0000.Tys4eUW0N8/G00006SfrgwRMHoI

05/27/2026

Welcome Home Coach Harris!

Clarksville, Ark. – Chad Harris '01 is returning to his roots as the new head baseball coach at University of the Ozarks, the same place where he began his coaching journey more than two decades ago.

05/26/2026

Congratulations to all of the U of O students whose hard work and dedication earned them a spot on the University's Spring 2026 President's List and Dean's List!

University of the Ozarks has announced its academic honor lists for the 2026 Spring Semester. To be included on the University’s President’s List, a student must carry at least 15 hours and maintain a 4.00 grade point average. To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must carry at least 15...

05/26/2026

From Arkansas to Costa Rica, University of the Ozarks alumnus Hidenobu "Hide" Kameya ’13 is turning his passion for food, culture and entrepreneurship into a thriving career.

As a sommelier, culinary experience creator, educator and international barbecue judge, Hide is building connections across cultures through hospitality and human connection. Along the way, he's drawing on lessons learned as a Walton Scholar and Ozarks student to create opportunities for others and give back to the global Walton alumni network.

Read how this Ozarks alumnus is blending his Japanese and Hispanic heritage into a career that's as unique as it is inspiring.

For University of the Ozarks alumnus Hidenobu “Hide” Kameya ’13, a meal is more than food — it’s a way to connect cultures, spark conversations and create lasting experiences. Today, the former Walton Scholar is building a career around that philosophy in San José, Costa Rica, where he ha...

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting the freedoms we enjoy will never be forgotten.

As we reflect today, we extend our deepest gratitude to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

05/23/2026

Can you believe it’s already been one week?! Class of 2026, we hope you’re enjoying life as the newest University of the Ozarks alumni! 🎓

To help you relive the memories, photos from Senior Dinner, Baccalaureate, Brick Ceremony, and Commencement are now available to download here:

uozarks.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0000.Tys4eUW0N8/Spring-2026-Commencement

If you haven’t already, you’ll need to set up your free PhotoShelter account to access and download photos from the 2026 Commencement galleries.

And good news — individual diploma photos will be available soon!

05/21/2026

Your potential starts with your experiences, and here at Ozarks our faculty and staff know what it means to invest in our students and their futures, and provide experiences to set the foundation for lifelong success.

Who knows — your next conversation could be the start of a breakthrough, a new connection, or the career path you never expected to find.

05/21/2026

We're wrapping up season 2 of Campus Conversations: A University of the Ozarks Podcast with episode 12!

In this segment our host sits down with University of the Ozarks student Matthew Dunsworth, diving into the sense of community, student support, and campus experiences Ozarks has to offer, plus a glimpse at outdoor recreation and natural resources that makes University of the Ozarks even more special.

If you're interested in exploring Ozarks’ Pre-Med program, learning more about life as a student athlete, or want a glimpse at how Ozarks focuses on supporting students, this episode is the one for you!

05/21/2026

From heartfelt thank-yous and inspirational quotes to inside jokes and bold declarations about the future, our graduates brought plenty of personality and creativity to their mortarboards this year.

These caps tell stories of perseverance, friendship, faith, family and dreams realized — one decorated masterpiece at a time. Congratulations to the Class of 2026 for making Commencement day even more memorable and uniquely YOU.