College of the Ozarks Fall Patriotic Film Festival to honor Vietnam Veterans
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will welcome three distinguished Veterans -- Captain John Sorensen, Seargent Major Eddie Neas, and Colonel John Clark -- during select showings of the Fall Patriotic Film Festival at The Keeter Center, showing on select dates in October and November, through Nov. 11. Their remarkable stories of courage, sacrifice, and faith bring history to life and remind audiences of the cost of freedom. The showings are free, and the public is encouraged to attend. For a
Missouri Beef Industry Council Hold Quarterly Meeting at College of the Ozarks
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – College of the Ozarks recently welcomed members of the Missouri Beef Industry Council (MBIC) for their quarterly board meeting and an afternoon tour highlighting the College’s agricultural programs and facilities. The MBIC board, which meets quarterly to oversee the state’s beef checkoff efforts, selected the Branson area for this year’s regional meeting. Following their business session at The Keeter Center, the group spent the afternoon touring several of the College’s
College of the Ozarks to host “From Missouri to Mussoorie: An Ozark Artist’s Photographic Journey in India” Art Exhibit
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks is hosting “From Missouri to Mussoorie: An Ozark Artist’s Photographic Journey in India” through Nov.11, 2025. The exhibition is on display in the Boger Art Gallery in the Jones Learning Center, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. This exhibit is open to the public with no admission fee. Last summer, Dr. Richard Cummings, professor of art at College of the Ozarks, traveled across the world for a faith-centered artist residency in India. The exhibit
Events for Veterans Week 2025 at College of the Ozarks
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – College of the Ozarks will host Veterans Week activities, Nov. 5–11, 2025, honoring men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. Veterans Week will include ceremonies, dedications, guest speakers, and the annual Veterans Day Sunrise Service. “Veterans Week at College of the Ozarks is a time to honor the men and women who have served our nation and to remind ourselves of the freedoms their sacrifice has preserved,” said Chassidy Brittain, director of patriotic
College of the Ozarks receives SBJ’s 2025 Economic Impact Awards, 75+ Years in Business, Top Honors
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — Last summer, The Springfield Business Journal announced College of the Ozarks as the recipient of the 2025 Economic Impact Award, 75+ Years in Business, Top Honors. This honor recognizes businesses that have been involved in the community for 75 years or more and that make a strong impact in the local economy. By providing jobs for over 400 people, College of the Ozarks impacts the local economy. “Our winning strategy is being consistent: empowering regional students to work, grow
College of the Ozarks to host Homecoming 2025: Forever Faithful
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. – College of the Ozarks will host Homecoming 2025: Forever Faithful, Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 6-8. Homecoming weekend will consist of several events for each day, including the alumni golf game, alumni breakfast, and a C of O homecoming parade. “No matter when alumni attended College of the Ozarks, they share a common bond of working for their education,” said Angela Williamson, director of alumni relations. “It is a connection that transcends all generations, and homecoming is a
College of the Ozarks students participate in annual CitizenTrip® to Washington D.C.
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks continued the groundbreaking CitizenTrip® that began in 2019, sending 40 students on an intensive trip to Washington, D.C., at no cost to the students. The trip, which took place Sept. 25-27, is an integral part of fulfilling the Patriotic Pillar of College of the Ozarks, which is to encourage an understanding of American heritage, civic responsibility, love of country, and willingness to defend it. The students had the opportunity to tour the U.S. Capitol as
College of the Ozarks hosts Shannon Bream, Fox News anchor and bestselling author, for Fall Convocation
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks featured Shannon Bream, anchor of FOX News Sunday and New York Times bestselling author, as this year’s speaker for the Leonard B. and Edith Gittinger Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 9. Through The Keeter Center for Character Education, the annual Fall Convocation provides an opportunity for the College to host nationally recognized leaders to share their life stories with students, emphasizing the importance of faith, perseverance, and good character. A Fireside
