College of the Ozarks is excited to welcome 10 new faculty members to campus at the start of the 2025-2026 academic year. Eric Bolger, provost of the College and vice president of academic affairs, said that the large number of new faculty is to be expected due to several faculty members recently retiring this past May.

“This is a stellar group of new faculty members for the College,” Bolger said. “The Lord has blessed us with competent and experienced people who will continue to help fulfill our mission to provide a distinctively Christian education.”

These educators represent a broad spectrum of academic degrees and professional experience, with over half holding terminal degrees in their respective field. This list includes College of the Ozarks alumni who embody the College’s mission, alongside new faculty members whose fresh new perspectives will enrich campus life. Their arrival signifies a meaningful investment in the College’s ongoing commitment to excellence, character development, and innovation in higher education.