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University of the Ozarks
Former names	Cane Hill School (1834–1858); Cane Hill College (1858–1891) ; Arkansas Cumberland College (1891–1920); College of the Ozarks (1920–1987)
Type	Private
Established	1834; 190 years ago
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Academic affiliations	Space-grant
Endowment	$112.2 million (2020)
President	Richard L. Dunsworth
Dean	Terri Thomas
Academic staff	52
Students	872
Location	Clarksville, Arkansas, United States; 35°28′38″N 93°28′02″W / 35.47731°N 93.46720°W
Colors	Purple, Grey, White
Nickname	Ozarks
Mascot	Eagles
Website	www.ozarks.edu

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University of the Ozarks (U of O) is a private university in Clarksville, Arkansas. Enrollment averages around 900 students, representing 25 countries. U of O is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

History[edit]

University of the Ozarks traces its roots back to 1834, making it the oldest university in Arkansas and one of the oldest institutions of higher education west of the Mississippi River. It was founded by Cumberland Presbyterians in 1834 as Cane Hill School in Cane Hill, Arkansas in Washington County,^[2] later becoming Cane Hill College.^[3] Its successor, Arkansas Cumberland College, opened in Clarksville in September 1891.^[4] The name was changed to College of the Ozarks in 1920.^[5] The university alma mater was written in 1928 by Rev. John W. Laird, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Rochester, New York.^[1]

In 1875, the university became the first institution of higher education in Arkansas to admit women.^[1] In 1946, the university housed the state's first pharmacy school.^[1]

During the years of World War II, the enrollment decreased to the point that the board of trustees decided to find a tenant for the facilities. From January 1944 through May 1945, the United States Navy leased the full campus for operating a Primary School in their Electronics Training Program. An estimated total of 3,000 Navy and Marine servicemen were trained in the three-month course. In this period, classes for the 150 College of the Ozarks students were held off-campus at the First Presbyterian Church; female students were mainly housed in the church's adjoining Manse.^[1]

In 1957, the university became the first predominately white university in Arkansas to integrate, and in 1959 the first to graduate an African-American, more than 7 years before any others.^[1] In 1963 Ozarks athlete Sylvester Benson became the first African-American to compete in the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference.^[8]

In 1987, the name was changed to University of the Ozarks. The university enrollment has increased significantly since the mid-1990s, and the number of full-time faculty has been increased from 32 to 48. During the past decade, the university's supporters helped increase the school's endowment by 284 percent, contributing more than $100 million for academic programs, scholarships, faculty and staff benefits, and facilities.^[1]

In 1998, U of O received the largest single monetary donation ever made to a private university in Arkansas - $39.5 million from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation.^[1]

Campus[edit]

University of the Ozarks' 30-acre campus, sits at the top of College Hill on the north edge of Clarksville, Arkansas, a town with a population of about 10,000 in the Arkansas River Valley.

The campus has a long history at its current location, dating back to 1891. In the years since the first cornerstone was laid on the site, the campus has undergone continued growth and improvement. There are now more than 20 buildings on campus, with the ten major buildings arranged around a central mall which features a picturesque fountain. The large trees and the classically styled buildings combine to give the campus a distinctive look.

MacLean Hall[edit]

MacLean Hall is a residence hall that is home to up 221 residents made up of sophomores, juniors, and seniors. It was constructed in 1927 and underwent a $10 million renovation in 2019 that included a fire sprinkler system, new central heat and air systems, an elevator, and new mechanical, electrical and plumbing components as well as additional common areas and laundry facilities. In 2017, MacLean Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Munger-Wilson Memorial Chapel[edit]

One of the main landmarks of the university is the Raymond Munger Memorial Chapel, erected in 1933. The chapel was built with one of the single largest donations ever received by the college at the time, a $75,000 gift from Miss Jesse Munger of Plainfield, N.J. Munger donated the money to build the chapel in memory of her father, Raymond Munger, a New York businessman who was known for his interest in religion and education. College students were paid to provide much of the labor for excavation, laying of the foundation and hauling of materials. Munger Chapel, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places,^[9] was designed by architect A.O. Clark of Rogers, Ark. Built of limestone trimmed with Nu-Carth stone, it is of Gothic design and follows general plans used in large cathedrals. The stained glass windows were designed and installed by The Willet Studios of Philadelphia. The university holds weekly services for the campus community in the chapel. It is also a popular wedding venue. The university celebrated the 75th anniversary of the chapel during a special ceremony during the 2008 Alumni Weekend.

In 2014, the Raymond Munger Memorial Chapel at University of the Ozarks received a $2 million gift from Frances E. Wilson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, for a variety of renovations and improvements that would proceed until December 2015. The university's board of trustees formally accepted the gift at its Spring Board Meeting on April 26, 2014. Wilson made the gift to the university in memory of her late husband, Thomas D. Wilson. In accepting the gift, the board unanimously voted to express its appreciation to Wilson by renaming the building Munger-Wilson Memorial Chapel. The sanctuary and exterior of the Chapel underwent a great deal of restoration and replacement of structural elements to preserve the historic look and spiritual feel of what is an iconic landmark in this area.^[10]

Organization and administration[edit]

Wiley Lin Hurie served as president of the university during its early days in Clarksville. Hurie led a number of important initiatives during his tenure as president, including the drive to join the North Central Association of Colleges and universities. During the presidency of Wiley Lin Hurie (1923–1949), Ozarks gained a favorable impression throughout the region for its relatively low tuition and fees, and it allayed local concerns about the risks of co-education by enforcing a strict code of moral conduct and discipline.^[11]

Under the stewardship of Rick Niece, who began serving in 1997, funding helped propel Ozarks into the twenty-first century with multiple new faculty positions; several new buildings (including the $7 million Walker Hall, completed in 2002); and a stronger system of student recruitment, retention, and support. Niece, who was named the university's 24th president in 1997, stepped down on June 30, 2013, after 16 years of dedicated service and leadership at the helm of the Clarksville, Ark., campus. Only the presidencies of F.R. Earle (1858-1891) and Wiley Lin Hurie (1923-1949) lasted longer in the university's 182-year history.^[12]

The University of the Ozarks Board of Trustees elected Richard L. "Rich" Dunsworth, J.D., as the university's 25th president, which was effective July 1, 2013.^[13]

Academics[edit]

University of the Ozarks offers more than 60 programs of study, along with several pre-professional sequences. The curriculum is based on a liberal arts approach, while also offering strong professional preparation in a number of areas. Students have access to a variety of academic support resources, including the university's Student Success Center.

The university offers students individualized attention and academic advising, with an average class size of 17, and a student/faculty ratio of 15:1.

Jones Learning Center[edit]

The university is also home to the Jones Learning Center, the first program in the country designed specifically to help students with learning disabilities at the college level. For an additional fee, students enrolled in the JLC receive a number of enhanced services designed to help them succeed in their college studies.

Enrollment[edit]

Based on Fall 2018 Fact Sheet^[14]

Students: 872
- Female: 441 (52%)
- Male: 431 (48%)
- Countries Represented: 25
Student to Faculty Ratio: 15 to 1
25/75 Percentile ACT Composite Scores: 20/27
Average Freshman HS GPA: 3.30

Student life[edit]

Athletics[edit]

The University of the Ozarks Eagles are a member of the NCAA Division III and compete in the American Southwest Conference against schools from the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The university offers competition in baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's soccer, softball, and men's and women's tennis.^[15] In 2014, cheer & STUNT, wrestling, and men's and women's indoor and outdoor track were added. In 2016, the university added men's and women's swimming.

The Eagles competed in the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1947 to 1995.^[16]

References[edit]

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l "Ozarks' History". University of the Ozarks.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Ozarks' History: Cane Hill School, 1834-1858". University of the Ozarks.
^ ^a ^b "Ozarks' History: Cane Hill College, 1858-1891". University of the Ozarks.
^ ^a ^b "Ozarks' History: Arkansas Cumberland College, 1891-1920". University of the Ozarks.
^ ^a ^b "Ozarks' History: College of the Ozarks, 1920-1987". University of the Ozarks.
^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
^ ^a ^b "College Navigator - University of the Ozarks".
^ "University of the Ozarks". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
^ "National Register of Historic Places". National Park Service, nps.gov. Retrieved December 3, 2011.
^ "$2 million gift from Tulsa benefactor to aid Chapel renovations". University of the Ozarks, ozarks.edu. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
^ Oatis, Steve. "University of the Ozarks". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture.
^ "U of O President Niece announces 2013 retirement". University of the Ozarks. Archived from the original on May 28, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
^ "U of O Board selects Dunsworth 25th president". University of the Ozarks. Archived from the original on May 28, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
^ "University of the Ozarks Fact Sheet - Fall 2014" (PDF). University of the Ozarks. September 10, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
^ Ozarks Eagles
^ "Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Retrieved December 31, 2018.

External links[edit]

[History-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l "Ozarks' History". University of the Ozarks.

[Est-2] "Ozarks' History: Cane Hill School, 1834-1858". University of the Ozarks.

[CHC-3] "Ozarks' History: Cane Hill College, 1858-1891". University of the Ozarks.

[ACC-4] "Ozarks' History: Arkansas Cumberland College, 1891-1920". University of the Ozarks.

[CofO-5] "Ozarks' History: College of the Ozarks, 1920-1987". University of the Ozarks.

[6] As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.

[nces.ed.gov-7] "College Navigator - University of the Ozarks".

[eoa_integration-8] "University of the Ozarks". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Retrieved December 31, 2018.

[9] "National Register of Historic Places". National Park Service, nps.gov. Retrieved December 3, 2011.

[10] "$2 million gift from Tulsa benefactor to aid Chapel renovations". University of the Ozarks, ozarks.edu. Retrieved January 1, 2015.

[11] Oatis, Steve. "University of the Ozarks". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture.

[12] "U of O President Niece announces 2013 retirement". University of the Ozarks. Archived from the original on May 28, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2014.

[13] "U of O Board selects Dunsworth 25th president". University of the Ozarks. Archived from the original on May 28, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2014.

[Enrollment-14] "University of the Ozarks Fact Sheet - Fall 2014" (PDF). University of the Ozarks. September 10, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2015.

[15] Ozarks Eagles

[eoa_AIC-16] "Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Retrieved December 31, 2018.

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-'''University of the Ozarks''' is a [[Private university|private]], four-year liberal arts [[university]] located in [[Clarksville, Arkansas]]. The university's {{convert|30|acre|m2|adj=on}}, tree-shaded campus sits atop College Hill, about two blocks north of downtown Clarksville. Enrollment averages around 900 students, representing 25 countries. U of O is affiliated with the [[Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)]].
+'''University of the Ozarks''' ('''U of O''') is a [[private university]] in [[Clarksville, Arkansas]]. Enrollment averages around 900 students, representing 25 countries. U of O is affiliated with the [[Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)]].
 [[File:University of the Ozarks campus.jpg|thumb|University of the Ozarks campus]]
-University of the Ozarks has been ranked as a "top tier" college in the South Region by ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]'' for the past 18 years. In the 2019 edition of ''U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges'', Ozarks was ranked No. 3 in the Southern Region for the third consecutive year. The university is accredited by [[The Higher Learning Commission]] of the [[North Central Association|North Central Association of College and Schools]].
 ==History==
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 In 1946, the university housed the state's first pharmacy school.<ref name="History" />
-During the years of World War II, the enrollment decreased to the point that the Board of Trustees decided to find a tenant for the facilities. From January 1944 through May 1945, the [[United States Navy]] leased the full campus for operating a Primary School in their [[Electronics Training Program]]. An estimated total of 3,000 Navy and Marine servicemen were trained in the three-month course. In this period, classes for the 150 College of the Ozarks students were held off-campus at the First Presbyterian Church; female students were mainly housed in the church's adjoining Manse.<ref name="History" />
+During the years of World War II, the enrollment decreased to the point that the board of trustees decided to find a tenant for the facilities. From January 1944 through May 1945, the [[United States Navy]] leased the full campus for operating a Primary School in their [[Electronics Training Program]]. An estimated total of 3,000 Navy and Marine servicemen were trained in the three-month course. In this period, classes for the 150 College of the Ozarks students were held off-campus at the First Presbyterian Church; female students were mainly housed in the church's adjoining Manse.<ref name="History" />
-In 1957, the university became the first predominately white university in Arkansas to integrate, and in 1959 the first to graduate an African-American, more than 7 years before any others.<ref name="History" /> In 1963 Ozarks athlete Sylvester Benson became the first African-American to compete in the [[Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference]].<ref name="eoa integration">{{cite web |title=University of the Ozarks |url=http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=4143 |website=The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture |accessdate=31 December 2018}}</ref>
+In 1957, the university became the first predominately white university in Arkansas to integrate, and in 1959 the first to graduate an African-American, more than 7 years before any others.<ref name="History" /> In 1963 Ozarks athlete Sylvester Benson became the first African-American to compete in the [[Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference]].<ref name="eoa integration">{{cite web |title=University of the Ozarks |url=http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=4143 |website=The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture |access-date=31 December 2018}}</ref>
-In 1987, the name was changed to University of the Ozarks. The university enrollment has increased significantly since the mid-1990s, and the number of full-time faculty has been increased from 32 to 48. During the past decade, the university's supporters helped increase the school's endowment by 284 percent, contributing more than $100 million for academic programs, scholarships, faculty and staff benefits, and facilities.<ref name="History" />
+In 1987, the name was changed to '''University of the Ozarks'''. The university enrollment has increased significantly since the mid-1990s, and the number of full-time faculty has been increased from 32 to 48. During the past decade, the university's supporters helped increase the school's endowment by 284 percent, contributing more than $100 million for academic programs, scholarships, faculty and staff benefits, and facilities.<ref name="History" />
 In 1998, U of O received the largest single monetary donation ever made to a private university in Arkansas - $39.5 million from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation.<ref name="History" />
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 [[File:Munger-Wilson Chapel.jpg|thumb|Munger-Wilson Chapel]]
+===MacLean Hall===
+[[MacLean Hall (University of the Ozarks)|MacLean Hall]] is a residence hall that is home to up 221 residents made up of sophomores, juniors, and seniors. It was constructed in 1927 and underwent a $10 million renovation in 2019 that included a fire sprinkler system, new central heat and air systems, an elevator, and new mechanical, electrical and plumbing components as well as additional common areas and laundry facilities. In 2017, MacLean Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
 === Munger-Wilson Memorial Chapel ===
-One of the main landmarks of the university is the Raymond Munger Memorial Chapel, erected in 1933. The chapel was built with one of the single largest donations ever received by the college at the time, a $75,000 gift from Miss Jesse Munger of Plainfield, N.J. Munger donated the money to build the chapel in memory of her father, Raymond Munger, a [[New York (state)|New York]] businessman who was known for his interest in religion and education. College students were paid to provide much of the labor for excavation, laying of the foundation and hauling of materials. Munger Chapel, which is listed in the [[National Register of Historic Places]],<ref>{{Cite web | title = National Register of Historic Places| publisher = National Park Service, nps.gov | url = http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natregsearchresult.do?fullresult=true&recordid=23 | accessdate = December 3, 2011}}</ref> was designed by architect [[A.O. Clark]] of Rogers, Ark. Built of [[limestone]] trimmed with Nu-Carth stone, it is of [[Gothic architecture|Gothic design]] and follows general plans used in large [[cathedrals]]. The stained glass windows were designed and installed by The Willet Studios of [[Philadelphia]]. The university holds weekly services for the campus community in the chapel. It is also a popular wedding venue. The university celebrated the 75th anniversary of the chapel during a special ceremony during the 2008 Alumni Weekend.
+One of the main landmarks of the university is the Raymond Munger Memorial Chapel, erected in 1933. The chapel was built with one of the single largest donations ever received by the college at the time, a $75,000 gift from Miss Jesse Munger of Plainfield, N.J. Munger donated the money to build the chapel in memory of her father, Raymond Munger, a [[New York (state)|New York]] businessman who was known for his interest in religion and education. College students were paid to provide much of the labor for excavation, laying of the foundation and hauling of materials. Munger Chapel, which is listed in the [[National Register of Historic Places]],<ref>{{Cite web | title = National Register of Historic Places| publisher = National Park Service, nps.gov | url = http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natregsearchresult.do?fullresult=true&recordid=23 | access-date = December 3, 2011}}</ref> was designed by architect [[A.O. Clark]] of Rogers, Ark. Built of [[limestone]] trimmed with Nu-Carth stone, it is of [[Gothic architecture|Gothic design]] and follows general plans used in large [[cathedrals]]. The stained glass windows were designed and installed by The Willet Studios of [[Philadelphia]]. The university holds weekly services for the campus community in the chapel. It is also a popular wedding venue. The university celebrated the 75th anniversary of the chapel during a special ceremony during the 2008 Alumni Weekend.
-In 2014, the Raymond Munger Memorial Chapel at University of the Ozarks received a $2 million gift from Frances E. Wilson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, for a variety of renovations and improvements that would proceed until December 2015. The university's board of trustees formally accepted the gift at its Spring Board Meeting on April 26, 2014. Wilson made the gift to the university in memory of her late husband, Thomas D. Wilson.  In accepting the gift, the board unanimously voted to express its appreciation to Wilson by renaming the building Munger-Wilson Memorial Chapel. The sanctuary and exterior of the Chapel underwent a great deal of restoration and replacement of structural elements to preserve the historic look and spiritual feel of what is an iconic landmark in this area.<ref>{{Cite web | title = $2 million gift from Tulsa benefactor to aid Chapel renovations| publisher = University of the Ozarks, ozarks.edu | url = http://www.ozarks.edu/newsevents/news/news_story.asp?newsID=5643 | accessdate = January 1, 2015}}</ref>
+In 2014, the Raymond Munger Memorial Chapel at University of the Ozarks received a $2 million gift from Frances E. Wilson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, for a variety of renovations and improvements that would proceed until December 2015. The university's board of trustees formally accepted the gift at its Spring Board Meeting on April 26, 2014. Wilson made the gift to the university in memory of her late husband, Thomas D. Wilson.  In accepting the gift, the board unanimously voted to express its appreciation to Wilson by renaming the building Munger-Wilson Memorial Chapel. The sanctuary and exterior of the Chapel underwent a great deal of restoration and replacement of structural elements to preserve the historic look and spiritual feel of what is an iconic landmark in this area.<ref>{{Cite web | title = $2 million gift from Tulsa benefactor to aid Chapel renovations| publisher = University of the Ozarks, ozarks.edu | url = http://www.ozarks.edu/newsevents/news/news_story.asp?newsID=5643 | access-date = January 1, 2015}}</ref>
 [[File:U of O Walker Hall.jpg|thumb|Walker Hall]]
-=== Walker Hall ===
-Walker Hall was completed in 2003, funded by a gift from the Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation of [[Springdale, Arkansas|Springdale]]. With its massive 24-foot limestone columns, red granite steps and majestic wood doors, Walker Hall closely resembles its predecessor, Hurie Hall, which occupied the same area of the campus for almost 80 years. In continued honor of Dr. Hurie's contributions to the university, the new facility is home to the Wiley Lin Hurie Education Center, located on its third level. The center contains faculty and staff offices, tutoring rooms, document storage areas, and "smart classrooms" which will give Ozarks education students the chance to learn teaching skills in a modern, flexible environment. The first floor of the 36,000-square-foot facility houses the university's communication program, which now boasts some of the most modern and sophisticated television, radio, and multi-media equipment to be found in the entire region. The main entrance, located on the second level, opens into a large lobby area complete with a lounge area, large screen TV, and a view of the magnificent spiral staircase, all in a flood of natural light coming through the large central skylight. The second floor also houses the Robert H. Basham Micro-Teaching Lab, named in honor of long-time University professor, Dr. Robert Basham.
-=== Walton Fine Arts Center ===
-The Walton Fine Arts Building, named for [[Sam Walton|Mr. Sam Walton]] and his wife, [[Helen Robson|Dr. Helen R. Walton]], was completed in 1987. The building houses the Division of Humanities and Fine Arts, and features the 700-seat Seay Theatre, the 150-seat Rowntree Recital Hall, the Stephens Art Gallery, a black box theatre, a television studio, an art studio, classrooms and a computer lab.
 ==Organization and administration==
-Dr. Wiley Lin Hurie served as president of the university during its early days in Clarksville. Dr. Hurie led a number of important initiatives during his tenure as president, including the drive to join the North Central Association of Colleges and universities. During the presidency of Dr. Wiley Lin Hurie (1923–1949), Ozarks gained a favorable impression throughout the region for its relatively low tuition and fees, and it allayed local concerns about the risks of co-education by enforcing a strict code of moral conduct and discipline.<ref>{{cite web|last=Oatis|first=Steve|title=University of the Ozarks|url=http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=4143|publisher=The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture}}</ref>
+Wiley Lin Hurie served as president of the university during its early days in Clarksville. Hurie led a number of important initiatives during his tenure as president, including the drive to join the North Central Association of Colleges and universities. During the presidency of Wiley Lin Hurie (1923–1949), Ozarks gained a favorable impression throughout the region for its relatively low tuition and fees, and it allayed local concerns about the risks of co-education by enforcing a strict code of moral conduct and discipline.<ref>{{cite web|last=Oatis|first=Steve|title=University of the Ozarks|url=http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=4143|publisher=The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture}}</ref>
-Under the stewardship of Dr. Rick Niece, who began serving in 1997, funding helped propel Ozarks into the twenty-first century with multiple new faculty positions; several new buildings (including the $7 million Walker Hall, completed in 2003); and a stronger system of student recruitment, retention, and support. Niece, who was named the university's 24th president in 1997, stepped down on June 30, 2013, after 16 years of dedicated service and leadership at the helm of the Clarksville, Ark., campus. Only the presidencies of F.R. Earle (1858-1891) and Dr. Wiley Lin Hurie (1923-1949) lasted longer in the university's 182-year history.<ref>{{cite web|title=U of O President Niece announces 2013 retirement|url=http://www.ozarks.edu/visitors/news/news_story.asp?newsID=4751|publisher=University of the Ozarks|access-date=2014-02-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140528005235/http://www.ozarks.edu/visitors/news/news_story.asp?newsID=4751|archive-date=2014-05-28|url-status=dead}}</ref>
+Under the stewardship of Rick Niece, who began serving in 1997, funding helped propel Ozarks into the twenty-first century with multiple new faculty positions; several new buildings (including the $7 million Walker Hall, completed in 2002); and a stronger system of student recruitment, retention, and support. Niece, who was named the university's 24th president in 1997, stepped down on June 30, 2013, after 16 years of dedicated service and leadership at the helm of the Clarksville, Ark., campus. Only the presidencies of F.R. Earle (1858-1891) and Wiley Lin Hurie (1923-1949) lasted longer in the university's 182-year history.<ref>{{cite web|title=U of O President Niece announces 2013 retirement|url=http://www.ozarks.edu/visitors/news/news_story.asp?newsID=4751|publisher=University of the Ozarks|access-date=2014-02-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140528005235/http://www.ozarks.edu/visitors/news/news_story.asp?newsID=4751|archive-date=2014-05-28|url-status=dead}}</ref>
 The University of the Ozarks Board of Trustees elected Richard L. "Rich" Dunsworth, J.D., as the university's 25th president, which was effective July 1, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=U of O Board selects Dunsworth 25th president|url=http://www.ozarks.edu/newsevents/news/news_story.asp?NewsID=4976|publisher=University of the Ozarks|access-date=2014-02-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140528005237/http://www.ozarks.edu/newsevents/news/news_story.asp?NewsID=4976|archive-date=2014-05-28|url-status=dead}}</ref>
-== Academic profile ==
+== Academics ==
 University of the Ozarks offers more than 60 programs of study, along with several pre-professional sequences. The curriculum is based on a liberal arts approach, while also offering strong professional preparation in a number of areas. Students have access to a variety of academic support resources, including the university's Student Success Center.
 The university offers students individualized attention and academic advising, with an average class size of 17, and a student/faculty ratio of 15:1.
-=== Majors ===
-Students may select from the following majors: Accounting, Art, General Business, Business Administration, Business Education, Economics, Elementary Education, English, Environmental Studies, History, History and Literature, International Business, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physical Education, Political Science, Psychology, Psychology of Human Behavior, Radio/Television/Video, Religion, Religion and Philosophy, Sociology, Spanish, Strategic Communication, and Theatre.
 === Jones Learning Center ===
 The university is also home to the Jones Learning Center, the first program in the country designed specifically to help students with learning disabilities at the college level. For an additional fee, students enrolled in the JLC receive a number of enhanced services designed to help them succeed in their college studies.
-===Enrollment Statistics===
+===Enrollment===
-Based on Fall 2018 Fact Sheet<ref name="Enrollment">{{cite web|title=University of the Ozarks Fact Sheet - Fall 2014|url=http://academics.ozarks.edu/Portals/48/reports/EnrollmentStats/FA-14.pdf|publisher=University of the Ozarks|format = PDF|date= September 10, 2014|accessdate = February 18, 2015}}</ref>
+Based on Fall 2018 Fact Sheet<ref name="Enrollment">{{cite web|title=University of the Ozarks Fact Sheet - Fall 2014|url=http://academics.ozarks.edu/Portals/48/reports/EnrollmentStats/FA-14.pdf|publisher=University of the Ozarks|date= September 10, 2014|access-date = February 18, 2015}}</ref>
 *Students: 872
 **Female: 441 (52%)
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 == Student life ==
-[[File:New Eagle logo.jpg|thumb|U of O Athletic Logo]]
 === Athletics ===
-The University of the Ozarks Eagles are a member of the [[NCAA]] [[Division III (NCAA)|Division III]] and compete in the [[American Southwest Conference]] against schools from the states of [[Louisiana]], [[Mississippi]], and [[Texas]]. The university offers competition in [[College baseball|baseball]], men's and women's [[College basketball|basketball]], men's and women's [[Cross country running|cross country]], men's and women's [[College soccer|soccer]], softball, and men's and women's tennis.<ref>[http://www.uofoathletics.com/ Ozarks Eagles]</ref> In 2014, cheer & STUNT, wrestling, and men's and women's indoor and outdoor track were added. In 2016, the university added men's and women's [[swimming (sport)|swimming]].
+The University of the Ozarks Eagles are a member of the [[NCAA]] [[Division III (NCAA)|Division III]] and compete in the [[American Southwest Conference]] against schools from the states of [[Louisiana]], [[Mississippi]], and [[Texas]]. The university offers competition in [[College baseball|baseball]], men's and women's [[College basketball|basketball]], men's and women's [[Cross country running|cross country]], men's and women's [[College soccer in the United States|soccer]], softball, and men's and women's tennis.<ref>[http://www.uofoathletics.com/ Ozarks Eagles]</ref> In 2014, cheer & STUNT, wrestling, and men's and women's indoor and outdoor track were added. In 2016, the university added men's and women's [[swimming (sport)|swimming]].
-The Eagles competed in the [[Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference]] of the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)]] from 1947 to 1995.<ref name="eoa AIC">{{cite web |title=Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference |url=http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=6372 |website=The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture |accessdate=31 December 2018}}</ref>
+The Eagles competed in the [[Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference]] of the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)]] from 1947 to 1995.<ref name="eoa AIC">{{cite web |title=Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference |url=http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?search=1&entryID=6372 |website=The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture |access-date=31 December 2018}}</ref>
 ==References==
+{{portal|Arkansas}}
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 == External links ==
-*[http://www.ozarks.edu/ University of the Ozarks]
+*[http://www.ozarks.edu/ Official website]
-*[http://www.uofoathletics.com/ University of the Ozarks Athletics]
+*[http://www.uofoathletics.com/ Official athletics website]
-*[https://web.archive.org/web/20160620155902/http://joneslearningcenter.ozarks.edu/ University of the Ozarks Jones Learning Center]
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