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Valerie Long, Administrative Specialist Ozarka College welcomes Valerie Long as the new Administrative Specialist for the President. “We are fortunate to now have Valerie Long serving as my assistant,” said Dr. Richard Dawe, President of Ozarka College. “Valerie brings extensive administrative experience to the position and is a great addition to the Ozarka team.” “I’m happy to be a part of the Ozarka College family, and I look forward to the exciting…

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Certified Nursing Assistant students completed a recent course at Ozarka College. Recently Ozarka College held a three week Certified Nursing Assistant continuing education course. Thirteen students completed the course and will now have the opportunity to receive certification after passing the Arkansas State C.N.A. testing. “As an Allied Health Instructor for Ozarka College, I’m extremely proud of this hard-working group of students,” said Caroline Smith, Ozarka College Allied Health Instructor. “This continuing…

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In less than two months, the front doors of a newly remodeled Cherokee Elementary School will open, and hundreds of new and returning students will excitedly flood the hallways with smiles happy to be back in a place that they love.Among these new students will be a group of slightly anxious five and six-year-olds who are beginning their educational journeys through the Highland School District.This year, Cherokee Elementary School will host an…

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Children who participated in Ozarka Colleges Kids College expanded their learning into the summer months with fun hands on activities. Ozarka College recently held Kids College this summer for students who will be entering grades two through seven this fall. Classes were June 13-16 at Ozarka’s Melbourne campus.  Ozarka Kids College’s theme this year was “Ozarka-Avengers,” and included a fun-filled learning adventure, superhero style. The students enjoyed daily STEM projects, learning about…

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Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Spring Commencement, held May 7 in Centennial Bank Stadium. The list includes graduates from 44 states and 16 other countries.Chancellor Kelly Damphousse presented diplomas at the associate, bachelor, master, specialist and doctoral levels, along with various program certificates, as awarded through the various colleges: Agriculture, Neil Griffin College of Business, Education and Behavioral Science, Engineering and…

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