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Scholars Recognized at Annual Scholarship Reception

Scholars Recognized at Annual Scholarship Reception
October 4, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
The Ozarka College Foundation hosted its 2023 scholarship reception on October 3 at the Student Services Center in Melbourne. With approximately 150 attendees, the event provided scholarship recipients an opportunity to say, "thank you " and to …

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Ozarka Remembers, Honors Former Colleague with Memorial Scholarship

Ozarka Remembers, Honors Former Colleague with Memorial Scholarship
September 29, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
The Ozarka College Foundation announces the creation of the Val West Memorial Nursing Scholarship. Val's passing has left a wake of outpouring from her family as well as Ozarka faculty and staff, and the Foundation is extending this opportunity for …

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Foundation Golf Tournament a Big Hit

Foundation Golf Tournament a Big Hit
September 22, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
Thirty-one teams gathered  for  our annual fundraiser and fun-filled day at the Ozarka College Foundation Golf Tournament on September 21, 2023. The four-person scramble took place at Cooper's Hawk Golf Course in Melbourne, Arkansas and …

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GOINS NAMED ACADEMIC ALL-STAR

GOINS NAMED ACADEMIC ALL-STAR
September 18, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
Ozarka College has selected Makayla Goins, of Mountain View, Arkansas as recipient of the Academic All-Star scholarship program. Upon completion of her Associate of Science degree in Agriculture at Ozarka, Goins plans to pursue a bachelor's degree …

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Other News

Friends of the Paul Weaver Library hosts book sale
September 15, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
The annual Friends of the Paul Weaver Library book sale will be held Saturday, October 7 in the lobby of the John E. Miller Education Complex on the Ozarka College Melbourne campus. The sale will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The Friends …

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Foundation Presents the Fall Concert
September 12, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
The Foundation will host The Fall Concert and dinner at Ozarka College's Amphitheatre in Mountain View, Arkansas on October 7, 2023. BBQ Dinner will be served from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with the concert beginning at 7:00 p.m. The event will showcase …

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Celebration of Bonnie Crider
September 12, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
Bonnie Crider, Ozarka College Maintenance technician, retired recently after twenty-five years of service. Mrs. Crider was honored at a retirement celebration on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Colleagues were in attendance and shared stories, voiced …

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Sandlin Hired as Education Instructor
September 9, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
We are pleased to announce the recent hiring of Jill Sandlin as the new Education Instructor."Jill's experience in education, as well as her enthusiasm for students, makes her a perfect fit in our culture here at Ozarka," said Dr. Chris Lorch, …

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Freedom Ford to sponsor Hole-in-One at Foundation Tournament
September 8, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
Participants in the Ozarka College Foundation Golf Tournament will have the opportunity to win a car, thanks to Freedom Ford, the tournament's hole-in-one sponsor! The four-person scramble will take place at Cooper's Hawk Golf Course in Melbourne, …

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Foundation to Endow Wayburn Watson Memorial Scholarship
September 6, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
The Ozarka College Foundation is proud to announce the Wayburn Watson Memorial Scholarship endowment. The Watson Memorial Endowment will provide scholarship support in the amount of $500 annually to an Ozarka College student.  In 2013, in …

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Aviation program passes FAA Inspection
September 2, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
We are proud to share that the Aviation program recently passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspection. Under 14 CFR 141, Certification of Pilot Schools, colleges are required to undergo bi-annual inspections by the FAA to determine …

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First Community Bank to be Course Sponsor at Foundation Golf Tournament
September 1, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
-First Community Bank, located in Cherokee Village/Highland, Arkansas, has provided a $1,000 sponsorship for the Ozarka College Foundation Golf Tournament and will serve as the 2023 Course Sponsor. The tournament will be a four-person scramble, …

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Free GED classes offered
August 31, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
ree GED classes are currently available at the following locations:  Ozarka College Melbourne                                     Tues. - Thurs.                                                           …

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Culinary Lead Faculty Hired
August 29, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
Ozarka College welcomes Brioney Edwards as the new Lead Faculty for the Culinary Department."We are excited to have Brioney accept this critical role on the academic team, " said Dr. Chris Lorch, Ozarka College provost. "Brioney brings both …

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Culinary Lead Faculty Hired
August 29, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
Ozarka College welcomes Brioney Edwards as the new Lead Faculty for the Culinary Department."We are excited to have Brioney accept this critical role on the academic team, " said Dr. Chris Lorch, Ozarka College provost. "Brioney brings both …

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Mosley appointed Director of Admissions
August 28, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
Ozarka College is pleased to announce Chris Mosley has been appointed Director of Admissions. Chris is responsible for planning and managing activities related to the admissions process and recruiting students for all Ozarka College campus …

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White River Health to Support Foundation Golf Tournament
August 25, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
The Ozarka College Foundation is pleased to have White River Health serve as the meal sponsor for the annual Ozarka College Foundation Golf Tournament. The tournament will be a four-person scramble, taking place on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at …

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LPN Class Achieves 96% pass rate
August 25, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
Ozarka College is proud to announce the 2023 class of practical nursing students achieved an overall first-time pass rate of 96.1 percent on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) as required by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing to …

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Herekamp Named Outstanding Staff of the Year
August 21, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
Ozarka College has selected Dylan Herekamp as recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Staff of the Year award. He will be recognized at the Arkansas Community Colleges (ACC) awards and recognition ceremony in October.  Herekamp is Ozarka College's …

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FNBC Bank Sponsors Foundation Golf Tournament
August 18, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
FNBC Bank will be the presenting sponsor at the Ozarka College Foundation Golf Tournament next month.  The tournament will be a four-person scramble, taking place on Thursday, September 21 at Cooper's Hawk Golf Course in Melbourne, Arkansas. …

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Lovelace Selected as Employee of the Quarter
August 12, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
We are proud to announce that Kim Lovelace of Melbourne, Arkansas has been selected as Ozarka's Employee of the Quarter. Lovelace is the Mountain View campus Director at Ozarka."Kim consistently does a great job supporting our Mountain View campus, …

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Williams joins TRIO team
August 3, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
We welcome Sheila Williams as the new Administrative Specialist for the TRIO Department."We are excited that Sheila has joined our team and look forward to working with her," said Zeda Wilkerson, Ozarka College vice president of student services. …

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Surgical Technology Graduates Honored at Pinning Ceremony
August 2, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
Three students in the Surgical Technology program at Ozarka College received their pins in an annual pinning ceremony held at 6:00 pm in the Lecture Hall of the Ozarka College Mountain View Campus.During the ceremony, Dr. Chris Lorch, Provost at …

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Mitleff joins business office
July 19, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
We welcome Candy Mitleff as the new Accountant I for the Finance Department."We are excited that Candy has joined our team and look forward to working with her," said Tina Wheelis, Ozarka College executive vice president of finance and …

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Aviation Camp a Success
July 14, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
We recently hosted Aviation Camp this summer for students who will be entering grades four through twelve this fall. Classes were held July 10 and 11 at the Melbourne Municipal Airport.Students interested in the world of aviation filled the camp …

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April Killian welcomed as new Director of Development
July 7, 2023 / OZARKA NEWS
We welcome April Killian as the new Director of Development for the Advancement Department. Beginning her new role at Ozarka in July, April will be responsible for coordinating Ozarka College Foundation events, building and maintaining relationships …

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870.368.2045
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870.368.2060
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