Ozarka College is pleased to announce the appointment of Tess Weatherford as Director of TRIO.A Melbourne native, Weatherford returns to Ozarka College after five years away, bringing more than 13 years of experience in higher education and student …

Ozarka College is pleased to announce the addition of Megan Purtle as the College's new Administrative Specialist III, serving the Admissions and Financial Aid offices.In her new role, Purtle will be one of the first points of contact for …

Ozarka College is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Lawrence as the College's new Dean of Student Enrollment.Lawrence returns to Ozarka College after seven years, bringing with her a wealth of experience in both higher education and …

Ozarka College is now accepting registrations for the Fall 2026 semester. Students are encouraged to enroll early to secure the classes they need before the semester begins on Monday, August 17.Whether students are beginning their college journey, …

Ozarka College recently hosted a successful Detective Academy at its Mountain View campus as part of the 2026 Ozarka Kids College summer enrichment program, welcoming around 50 students in grades K–6 for a day of mystery, discovery, and hands-on …

Ozarka College is pleased to announce the appointment of Kathy Thomas, MSN, RN, as Director of Nursing.A registered nurse for 37 years, Thomas brings extensive experience in nursing education, healthcare leadership, patient safety, and compliance. …

Melbourne native and Ozarka College student Clayton Fulbright has been selected as the college's 2026 Arkansas Community Colleges (ACC) Academic All-Star, a prestigious recognition honoring outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and community …

The Ozarka College Culinary Department recently hosted its successful 2026 Kids Cooking College, welcoming students ages 7–18 for two weeks of hands-on culinary learning and fun.During the first week, Kids Cooking College introduced students ages …

Ozarka College recently announced that 108 students have been named to the President's List and 47 students have been named to the Provost's List for the Spring 2026 semester.To be eligible for the President's List, a student must be enrolled in at …

Ozarka College proudly celebrated the accomplishments of its Adult Education students during the 2026 GED Graduation Ceremony held on May 28, 2026. The event honored individuals who successfully earned their GED diplomas through Ozarka College's …

Ozarka College is proud to announce the launch of its new Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree program, designed to give students the flexibility to customize their education around career goals, workforce training, and entrepreneurship.The new …

Ozarka College is proud to announce that Caroline Smith, Allied Health faculty member, has been named the College's Faculty of the Year in recognition of her outstanding dedication to student success, excellence in teaching, and commitment to the …

Ozarka College is proud to announce that Caroline Smith, Allied Health faculty member, has been named the College's Faculty of the Year in recognition of her outstanding dedication to student success, excellence in teaching, and commitment to the …

Ozarka College is proud to announce that David Mitchell has graduated from Leadership Arkansas Class XX, a statewide leadership program designed to develop and connect leaders committed to improving Arkansas communities and industries."David's …

Ozarka College proudly announces the retirement of Rondal Moser, Maintenance Technician, following 11 years of dedicated service to the College and its students, faculty, staff, and community."Rondal has been a steady and dependable presence at …

Ozarka College proudly announces Courtney Selph as its 2026 Alumni of the Year, honoring her exceptional leadership in education and dedication to rural student success."Courtney represents the very best of Ozarka--dedicated, driven, and committed …

Ozarka College, in partnership with the Highland School District, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its "Grow Your Own" educator initiative, as the program celebrates its first two graduates this spring.Carly Perish and Emma Hyslip of …

Ozarka College proudly hosted its 2nd annual Industrial Signing Day, recognizing graduating students from its technical programs officially committing to careers with regional industry partners. The event celebrates student achievement along with …

Ozarka College is proud to announce the success of its 2026 Tour D' Art event, themed "Destination Art," which brought together artists, students, and community members for a vibrant celebration of creativity and culture.Originally launched in 2012 …

The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (AHECB) held its quarterly meeting on Friday, April 24, at the Student Services Center in the Centennial and Dawe Community Rooms. Ozarka Culinary provided a continental breakfast for all attendees, …

Ozarka College's Melbourne campus celebrated the opening of its new Skilled Trades Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m.The new facility represents a significant investment in workforce development and hands-on …

We are proud to announce that Katie Wilson of Salem, Arkansas has been selected as Ozarka's Employee of the Quarter.  Wilson serves as the Allied Health Division Chair, where she oversees healthcare-related programs, supports faculty, and …