Ozarka College

Earlene Martz, Ozarka College Finance technician, retired recently after twenty-six years of service. Martz was recently honored at a retirement celebration. Colleagues were in attendance and shared stories, voiced their sincere appreciation, and wished her many happy years of retirement.Beginning work at Ozarka in 1996, Martz began serving in the finance department where she has worked tirelessly these many years to help Ozarka students and her colleagues. Earlene announced her upcoming retirement…

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The Ozarka College Foundation is proud to welcome Heath Sanders to perform at Ozarka College in Melbourne on Nov. 11.Heath will perform a live acoustic session at the John E. Miller Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Ozarka College Foundation to support student scholarships.Tickets are on sale for $25 online at OzarkaHeathSanders.eventbrite.com or at local Townsend Spice & Supply located at 725 E. Main Street in Melbourne.“Come out and…

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Ozarka College was selected as a recipient of the State’s Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) grant, a regional grant program through the Delta Regional Authority (DRA). Ozarka was awarded $183,000 toward a two-year workforce development initiative to expand and upgrade its nursing programs.“The DRA grant will provide crucial funding to expand nursing education opportunities for our region,” said Dr. Richard Dawe, Ozarka College president. “Ozarka is proud to continue to be a…

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Ozarka College was selected as a recipient of the State’s Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) grant, a regional grant program through the Delta Regional Authority (DRA). Ozarka was awarded $183,000 toward a two-year workforce development initiative to expand and upgrade its nursing programs.“The DRA grant will provide crucial funding to expand nursing education opportunities for our region,” said Dr. Richard Dawe, Ozarka College president. “Ozarka is proud to continue to be a…

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The students of the Culinary Arts program recently hosted Chef’s Table. Held on Ozarka’s Melbourne campus, the event showcased cuisine that was enjoyed by a steady flow of groups including community members, Ozarka staff, and students.The event included entrees prepared by the Ozarka College students including Filet Mignon with mushroom sauce and Parmesan Pecan-Crusted Salmon served over rice pilaf and sautéed vegetables. Proceeds from Chef’s Table will help fund a student field…

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