College of the Ozarks

Located in Veterans Grove, apart from the other memorials in Patriots Park, the new POW/MIA Memorial provides a dedicated place for visitors to learn, remember, and reflect. Join us Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. for the dedication at Patriots Park. cofo.edu/pow-mia

We’re looking forward to welcoming alumni back to campus for Homecoming 2026! Hear from Amy Leaming as she shares a little about this year’s celebration, themed Together We Welcome. Join us November 6–7! View the full schedule: buff.ly/19SZ3kr

These words reflect the faith represented in the new POW/MIA Memorial, where a figure of a Prisoner of War reaches upward in prayer. Join us for the dedication on Thursday, November 5, at 2 p.m. at Patriots Park. RSVP here: buff.ly/SQdRU5P

Homecoming is almost here! Join us November 6–7 as we celebrate this year’s theme, Together We Welcome, and welcome alumni back to campus for a weekend of reconnecting and celebrating what makes C of O special. View the full schedule of events: buff.ly/x6yAaJ6

Patriots Park at College of the Ozarks is home to several memorials honoring the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. Learn more about the memorials on campus: buff.ly/cj3mq1C

What started as a vision in 1906 has now provided a debt-free education to students in the Ozarks for 120 years. Join us as we celebrate our unwavering commitment to this mission! #CollegeoftheOzarks #HardWorkU

College of the Ozarks will host Homecoming 2026, themed Together We Welcome, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6–7. We look forward to welcoming alumni back to campus! View the full schedule of events: buff.ly/8retHyv

In 2023, C of O became the first college in the United States to receive the POW/MIA Campus designation from the Jefferson Barracks POW/MIA Museum. This designation reflects the College’s commitment to remembering those who have not returned home. buff.ly/JsTxK6q

Join us November 5 at 2 p.m. at Patriots Park as College of the Ozarks dedicates a new POW✬MIA Memorial in honor of those who served, sacrificed and remain missing. For event details, visit cofo.edu/pow-mia

It was the kind of weekend that reminds you how many people are cheering our students on. Thanks to all the families who came to campus for Family Weekend!

The Jones Theatre Company will present Peter Pan Goes Wrong Oct. 9–12 in Jones Auditorium. Flying mishaps, technical problems, cast disputes and plenty of unexpected chaos make for a hilarious night at the theatre. Tickets: jonestheatre.ludus.com

This year has already been full of ways to celebrate America 250 at College of the Ozarks and there’s still more to come! View the full schedule of events at america250.cofo.edu. #CofOAmerica250 #ReawakeningtheAmericanSpirit

Today’s Career Fair gave our students a chance to look ahead! Employers from a variety of industries came to campus to connect with students and talk about career possibilities. Thank you to the all of the employers who spent the day investing in our students!

Today, we remember the Americans who were held as Prisoners of War and those who remain Missing in Action. Their service and sacrifice should never be forgotten. Here, we are committed to preserving that memory and honoring those who served. Learn more: buff.ly/BProPwS

Nineteen junior nursing students at the Armstrong McDonald School of Nursing received their white coats during the school’s 19th annual White Coat Ceremony. View the full list of students who received their white coats: buff.ly/ZH1sFd8

We are pleased to welcome 12 new faculty members to C of O for the 2026–2027 academic year. Their diverse academic backgrounds and professional experience bring new perspectives and expertise to our classrooms and campus community. Learn more: buff.ly/8nAomfc

As we mark 25 years since that fateful day, may we never forget those we lost, those who served, and the responsibility each generation carries to remember. #NeverForget

Rear Admiral Hank Molinengo (Ret.), who was serving at the Pentagon on 9/11, shared his firsthand account of the attack and the days that followed. He spoke of the courage of first responders, the sacrifices made, and the faith that sustained so many. #NeverForget

Today, we gathered on campus to honor the 2,977 Americans who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and to remember the countless first responders, service members, families and communities forever changed by that day. #NeverForget

School of the Ozarks welcomes Leah Pyatt as the new visual arts instructor for the 2026-27 academic year! With a background in classical Christian education and a deep love for students and the arts, Leah is a wonderful addition to the S of O faculty.