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2019 News

  • Dr. Stewart Dippel Appointed Faculty Athletic Representative
    July 03, 2019
    Clarksville, Ark. – Dr. Stewart Dippel has been appointed the University of the Ozarks new faculty athletics representative (FAR), the athletic department announced Wednesday (July 3).
  • Student-Athletes, Coaches Broaden Perspectives At NCAA Conferences During 2018-19 Academic Year
    June 25, 2019
    Clarksville, Ark.-Three student-athletes and two head coaches at the University of the Ozarks attended specialized conferences after receiving grants from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) during the 2018-2019 academic year.
  • Winter/Spring ASC All-Academic Team Announced
    June 05, 2019
    Clarksville, Ark.- 48 University of the Ozarks student-athletes were named to the 2018-2019 winter/spring American Southwest Conference All-Academic Team, it was announced by the league office Wednesday (June 5). 
  • Six To Be Inducted Into Sports Hall of Fame
    May 24, 2019
    Clarksville, Ark.-Six alumni have been selected to be inducted into the University of the Ozarks Sports Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019.
  • Rankin And Ostrander Merit Athlete of the Year Honors
    May 05, 2019
    Clarksville, Ark.-The third annual University of the Ozarks OZZY awards took place Sunday, May 5 in the Rogers Conference Center where numerous student-athletes and teams were honored for their outstanding athletic and academic seasons.
  • Track Team Completes Day Two At ASC Championships
    April 20, 2019
    Abilene, Texas-The Eagles completed day two at the American Southwest Conference Track and Field Championships Saturday in Abilene, Texas, with several notable finishes. Hannah Smith finished fifth in the 5000-meter with a time of 20:19.15. Nathan Rankin placed sixth in the 800-meter with a time of 2:02.83. Michael Harris was second in the 5000-meter running a 16:11.85. Rankin placed fifth with a time of 16:39.18. Smith was second in the 800-meter with a time of 2:30.31 and Chauzney Hooks was fifth with a time of 2:35.60.
  • Michael Harris Wins Second Straight ASC Steeple Title
    April 19, 2019
    Abilene, Texas-The Eagles produced success on day one at the American Southwest Conference Track and Field Championships Friday in Abilene, Texas. Michael Harris highlighted the day with an individual championship in the 3000-meter steeple. It is his second consecutive title in that event. Nathan Rankin was right behind Harris in the race finishing second.
  • Eagles Compete In UCA Open
    April 12, 2019
    Conway, Ark.-The Eagles traveled to Conway to compete in the University of Central Arkansas Open Friday and Saturday. The competition was cut short due to inclement weather. No athletes from the women's team were able to compete due to the weather.
  • Hannah Smith Named ASC Track Athlete of the Week
    April 09, 2019
    Clarksville, Ark. – University of the Ozarks senior Hannah Smith was named the American Southwest Conference Women’s Track Athlete of the Week, the ASC office announced April 9.
  • Eagles Compete In Little Rock Open
    April 06, 2019
    Little Rock, Ark.-The Eagles traveled to Little Rock to compete in the Little Rock Open Saturday. The competition was cut short due to inclement weather.  
  • Student-Athletes Celebrate NCAA III Week With Field Day
    April 04, 2019
    Clarksville, Ark.- The University of the Ozarks Athletic Department celebrated National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III week on Thursday by hosting a field day for 40 students from Clarksville and Lamar school districts.  
  • Track Team Competes In SAU Dan Veach Invitational
    March 30, 2019
    Magnolia, Ark.-The Eagles traveled to Magnolia to compete in the Southern Arkansas Universiy Dan Veach Invitational Saturday. Jaeden Miller had a second-place finish in the 5000-meter running a 17:20.00. Michael Harris had a third-place finish in the 1500-meter running a 4:16.18. Hannah Smith placed third in the 5000-meter running a 19:55.67.
  • Track Teams Compete In Harding University Invitational
    March 23, 2019
    Searcy, Ark.-The women's and men's outdoor track teams competed in the Harding University Invitational March 23 in Searcy. Among the highlights included Michael Harris and Nathan Rankin finishing one and two in the 3000-meter steeple. Harris ran a 10:09.57, while Rankin posted a 10:20.18. Harris also set a new school record in the 800-meter (2:00.86). Hannah Smith finished second in the 3000-meter steeple (12:18.91).
  • Track Competes In Oklahoma Baptist University Invitational
    March 14, 2019
    Shawnee, Okla.-The women's and men's outdoor track teams competed in the Oklahoma Baptist University Invitational March 14. 
  • Eagles Open Outdoor Track Season At Hendrix College
    March 02, 2019
    Conway, Ark.-The Eagles opened the 2019 outdoor season at the Hendrix College Alumni Open Saturday. Michael Harris won the 5k race with a time of 15:45.28, a personal record. Aaron Capehart won the 800-meter with a time of 2:05.71. Silvia Chavez placed second in the 1500-meter with a time of 5:45.37.
  • Indoor Track Team Competes At University of Oklahoma
    February 09, 2019
    Norman, Okla.-The Eagles competed in the University of Central Oklahoma Open on the campus of University of Oklahoma Saturday. The top finisher for the Eagles was on the men's side. Michael Harris posted a time of 4:31.31 in the one-mile to place third overall. The UCO Open wraps up the indoor season for the Eagles.
  • Smith Wins 5000-Meter Race At MSSU Lion Open
    February 02, 2019
    Joplin, Mo.-The Eagles competed in the Missouri Southern State University Lion Indoor Open February 1-2 in Joplin. The women's distance medley relay ran a 14:41.08. The men's distance medley relay ran a 11:22.98. Both were school records. Hannah Smith won the 5000-meter run with a time of 20:42.41. Michael Harris finished fifth in the 5000-meter run with a time of 16:21.04. Smith placed tenth in the one-mile run with a time of 5:42.41. Harris placed 11th in the one-mile run with a time of 4:31.59. Both the one-mile runs were school records.
  • Harris, Smith Compete In Pittsburg State Invitational
    January 26, 2019
    Pittsburg, Kansas-Michael Harris and Hannah Smith competed in the indoor Pittsburg State University Invitational Saturday in Kansas. Harris set a new school record in the 3,000-meter running a 9:11.84. He placed 52nd overall. Hannah Smith ran in the women's 3,000-meter and placed 38th overall with a time of 11:24.27.
  • Richard Dunsworth Named To NCAA Division III Presidents Council
    November 30, 2018
    Clarksville, Ark. - University of the Ozarks President Richard L. Dunsworth. J.D., has been appointed to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Presidents Council, the highest governing body in the division.
  • U of O FCA Chapter Assists With Operation Christmas Child
    November 26, 2018
    Clarksville, Ark.-The University of the Ozarks chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes recently volunteered its time and resources to assist in Operation Christmas Child.
  • Dr. Deborah Sisson Named Faculty Athletics Representative
    August 29, 2018
    Clarksville, Ark. – Dr. Deborah Sisson, University of the Ozarks associate professor of business and Baum Professor of Marketing, has been appointed the University's new faculty athletics representative (FAR).