Ozarks' 25th President

On Thursday, October 11, University of the Ozarks Board of Trustees announced that it has elected Richard L. "Rich" Dunsworth, J.D., as the University's 25th president, effective July 1, 2013.

University of the Ozarks president-elect Richard Dunsworth and his wife Holly.

Dr. Dunsworth is Vice President for Enrollment at Millikin University. He has a J.D. degree from the University of Illinois, College of Law.

In his role as vice president for enrollment, he oversees numerous departments, including admission, athletics, financial aid, institutional research, marketing, media relations, registrar and student development. Dunsworth and his wife, Holly, have three young children.

"At University of the Ozarks we found the perfect fit," Dunsworth said. "When my family and I began this process, we hoped to find an institution that was grounded in faith, which would allow for the opportunity to share our personal and professional lives, and one that would welcome the entire family. We feel blessed to have found such an institution."

Richard L. Dunsworth Vita