In his remarks, Rear Adm. Molinengo was humbly honest in reviewing the history leading up to the attacks.

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Membership dues at various levels, plus other donations raised by the C of O Associates, are used to support special student project scholarship funds for projects that would otherwise fall outside of the College’s normal operating budget or the student work program.

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The ceremony will include a welcome by Dr. Brad Johnson, president of College of the Ozarks; music from the College of the Ozarks Concert Band; the raising of the New York State 9/11 Memorial Flag by Hollister Police Chief Robert Stirewalt and David Kempf, College of the Ozarks director of public safety;

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This year, US Jersey visited the W. Alton Jones Dairy at College of the Ozarks.

Each year, Money evaluates four-year colleges and universities across the nation using 25 measures in three categories: quality of education, affordability and outcomes.

KCOZ is the official broadcasting station for College of the Ozarks, playing the best in indie and alternative Christian music around the clock.

The award recognizes sustained support of the reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Top honors presented to the student journalists included: “Winner — Television Feature Reporting,” “Winner — Arts/Cultural Affairs,” “Winner — Food/Restaurant Reporting,” “First Place — News Writing,” and “First Place — Multiplatform Journalism.”

Forbes magazine awarded College of the Ozarks an “A+” financial grade in its recently released 2026 College Financial Grades ranking. Using the most recent data available from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics and higher education financial analytics, Forbes evaluated private, nonprofit colleges with enrollments exceeding 500 full-time students. The ranking measures both balance sheet strength and operational soundness through a serie

Along with these rankings, College of the Ozarks also earned an overall “A” rating because of its strong performance across key measures such as academic quality, campus environment, and overall value.

The program is one of several initiatives connected to the College’s America 250 efforts, which seek to inspire a renewed appreciation for the principles, freedoms and responsibilities of American citizenship as the nation approaches its semi quincentennial celebration.

One of the area's most beloved holiday traditions is held on the campus of College of the Ozarks. Honor America is the first of many Independence Day celebrations held throughout the Branson/Lakes Area and is set for this weekend. To celebrate America's 250th Birthday, the College of the Ozarks' Honor America event is free and open to the public. The evening will include activities for the children, live entertainment, a variety of food options and a powerful patriotic pr

The Missouri Broadcast Educators Association also honored Moss’ work in several categories.

Patriotic banners commemorating America 250 will line the campus streets as guests arrive for the celebration.

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As part of this year’s events and as an extraordinary addition to the campus, College of the Ozarks has announced plans to build a POW/MIA Memorial as the newest addition to Patriots Park.