FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., June 12 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news release:
From folk traditions and local history to the landscapes and people that define the region, the Ozarks offer a rich field of study. This fall, the U of A will launch a new Ozarks Studies minor, offering students an interdisciplinary opportunity to exploreitmore deeply. Supported by the Department of History and the University Libraries, the program will connect students to the people, places and stories that shape theOzarks.
Jared Phillips, teaching associate professor and historian, said discussions about the programhavebeen underwayforyears. Phillips will lead the program with the goalofshowingstudents the complexity of the Ozarksratherthan the ...