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Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service to our country. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of General …

Ozarka College was recently featured in an article by Schools.com as one of the best community colleges in Arkansas, earning a top ten ranking. Out of the twenty-two community colleges in the state, Ozarka College was ranked number four …

Registration for Ozarka College summer and fall semester classes is currently open. The first summer session begins on May 30, 2017 and ends on June 30. The second summer session takes place in July and the fall semester begins on August 14. Courses …

Ozarka College is currently accepting enrollment for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) classes. This Basic Health Skills course is for college credit and will be taught by Dawn Smith this summer at Ozarka College in Ash Flat.Basic Health Skills …

On April 13, 2017, the FNBC Student Commons Area at Ozarka College was filled with enthusiasm and positive energy from attendees of the Ozarka College Spring Gala. Ozarka's Foundation hosted this event with the theme, "Supporting Higher Education: …

Ozarka College has added a new Creative Writing course to the fall 2017 schedule. The class will be available in Ash Flat and Mountain View with instructors Tena Rosse and Maegon Mayes, respectably. This course will be an elective, so it will …

FNBC Bank has announced the recipient of their $4,000 Ozarka College scholarship. The scholarship has been awarded to Mr. Lance Neal of Salem, Arkansas.  "FNBC is proud to offer this level of assistance to deserving Ozarka College students," said …

Ozarka College's Classified Staff Council (CSC) hosted a College-wide fundraiser for Becky's Kids during the month of April. They raised $530 and donated it to Becky's Kids, a nonprofit named after Rebecca Moser Hickerson. Their mission is to bring …

Ozarka College has hired John Catlett to serve as the Director of Aviation. Catlett comes to Ozarka with a great deal of aviation experience, but has also served Arkansas in a variety of ways. After retiring from the Arkansas State Police after 30 …

Ozarka College will offer a series of continuing education Tai Chi Chih classes in Melbourne this summer. Part one will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 30 through June 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Part two will be offered June 20 …

Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice John Dan Kemp will address Ozarka College graduates during the 2017 Commencement Ceremony. Commencement will take place on Thursday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the John E. Miller Education Complex in …

Clay Mosley of Melbourne, Arkansas completed his first solo flight at the Melbourne Municipal Airport on April 17, 2017. The College began offering flight training at the Melbourne Municipal Airport on July 1, 2015, then Associate of Science …

The Ozarka College Information Science Technology program, where classes are primarily offered at Ozarka College - Ash Flat, is currently accepting applications for new students. Once a student has completed the admissions application, they may …

Ozarka College in Mammoth Spring will offer a cook smart, eat smart, and stretch your food dollar seminar on May 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Participants will learn how to prepare simple, healthy and delicious food for the whole family, all while …

Ozarka College recently received approval from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education to begin offering an Associate of Science degree in Agriculture, and the program is now accepting applications for new students. Once a student has completed …

Ozarka College in Mammoth Spring will offer an alternative gardening methods seminar on April 27, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. Topics covered will include raised bed gardening, straw bale gardening and container gardening. Participants will also learn the …

The Friends of the Paul Weaver Library will present the 6th annual art extravaganza, Tour D'Art, on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. This year's theme is, "Color Your World with Art " and will take place in the John E. Miller …

Arkansas Community Colleges (ACC) is once again offering the Academic All-Star scholarship program to students who attend two-year colleges in the state.The purpose of the Academic All-Star program is to recognize the scholarly and service …

On March 16 and 17, 2017, Ozarka College hosted the sixth annual student nursing conference in Melbourne, Arkansas. Approximately 120 students from Ozarka's Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring, and Mountain View LPN programs were in attendance.Tara …

On March 16 and 17, 2017, Ozarka College hosted the sixth annual student nursing conference in Melbourne, Arkansas. Approximately 120 students from Ozarka's Melbourne, Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring, and Mountain View LPN programs were in attendance.Tara …

Ozarka College - Ash Flat will host the 1st Annual Criminal Justice Industry Workshop on April 14, 2017. All Ozarka College criminal justice students are invited to attend this free event, and transportation may be requested from other Ozarka campus …

In a partnership with ARcare, Ozarka College will offer Desserts for Diabetics, a continuing education course. There is no charge to enroll, but seating is limited to 15 participants. The class will meet on April 20, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. …

Ozarka College's Diversity and Cultural Events Committee will host the 9th Annual International Day, beginning March 28, 2017. This event is open to Ozarka students, faculty, and staff and will focus on the country and culture of Costa Rica. …

Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice John Dan Kemp will address Ozarka College graduates during the 2017 Commencement Ceremony. Prior to being elected to his current position, Chief Justice Kemp served as circuit judge for 29 years. Born and raised …

Ozarka College in Mountain View will host continuing education Introduction to Art courses, beginning on April 3, 2017. These four-week courses will be taught on Mondays and Wednesdays by Leah Balowski. When registering, students will need to select …

Ozarka College in Mountain View will offer photography and Photoshop continuing education courses, beginning in March. Each course will be taught by Patrick Ward and meet from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Students may register for individual courses at …

Ozarka College has awarded the first Son Lamb Honorary scholarship to Madison "Sidney " Stracener. Sidney resides in Horseshoe Bend and is majoring in Health Information Technology. She will receive $250 to be applied to the spring 2017 …

Ozarka College will partner with FrogWatch USA to offer free Frog Listening Workshops in Ash Flat beginning in April.  The seminars will be presented by Linda Glass, FrogWatch USA Chapter Coordinator. Participants will learn to identify all the …

On February 28, 2017, Ozarka College Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) students assisted with the Arkansas Farm to You exhibit, hosted by the University of Arkansas (Division of Agriculture) Cooperative Extension Service. This event was held at Izard …

The family of Tom W. Smith has partnered with Ozarka College to offer a $500 scholarship. This memorial scholarship will be awarded to a 2017 Izard County high school graduate (Calico Rock, ICC or Melbourne) who will be attending Ozarka College. Tom …

 Using funds provided to Ozarka College through the federal Carl D. Perkins grant, the College purchased a firearm training system to provide criminal justice students with hands-on experiences to develop occupational skills needed by most criminal …

The Ozarka College Foundation will host their annual Spring Gala on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. "Supporting Higher Education: The Key to Success " will take place in the Student Services Center at Ozarka College, located at 218 College …

Ozarka College has awarded the Charles Cheatham Memorial scholarship to Brittany Malloy. Brittany resides in Mount Pleasant, Arkansas and is majoring in Education. She will receive $250 to be applied to the spring 2017 semester.For more information …

The Ozarka College Foundation will host their fifth annual Ladies' Luncheon and Fashion Show on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Ozarka College in Mountain View. The event will take place in the Stone Bank Student Commons Area beginning at 11:00 …

Ozarka College recently announced that 70 students have been named to the President's List and 57 students have been named to the Provost's List for the Fall 2016 semester.   To be eligible for the President's List, a student …

Ozarka College had three culinary arts students competing at the national level SkillsUSA Conference in Kansas City June 23-27.  One of its culinary arts students brought home a bronze medal from the competition.  Kathryn Tebbetts of …