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Community Education Showcase at Curry Campus – Sept. 2, 2026
BROOKINGS, Ore.— Southwestern Oregon Community College will host a free Community Education…
SWOCC student space research to go to ISS
What if a team of students from the south Oregon coast were able to design an experiment for the…
Fall Term 2026-27 Registration
Fall Term 2026-27 is quickly approaching! Classes begin Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. Below are…
2026 SWOCC Foundation Classic: Sheep Ranch at Bandon Dunes – Oct. 24, 2026
The community is invited to tee it up for student scholarships at the 2026 SWOCC Foundation…
Reservations Open for OCCI’s 2026 Summer Restaurant Lunch Series
Coos Bay, OR – Looking for a unique lunch experience this summer? Oregon Coast Culinary Institute…
Summer Lecture Series: Exotic, Unusual, and Ubiquitous Marine Invertebrates with Bill Gorham
BROOKINGS, Ore. – What do barnacles, Dungeness crabs, and giant sea spiders have in common? How…
Oregon Coast Culinary Institute to host the “Oregon Coast Food & Wine Celebration” – July 18, 2026
Coos Bay, OR – The Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) at Southwestern Oregon Community College…
SAVE THE DATE! 2027 South Coast Writers Conference – Feb. 12-13, 2027
SAVE-THE-DATE! The 2027 South Coast Writers Conference will take place February 12-13, 2027. …
Friends of Curry Campus Speaker Series Presents: Voyage to the Galápagos Islands – June 11, 2026
BROOKINGS, Ore. – Southwestern Oregon Community College Curry Campus is pleased to invite the…
Sam Stevens: Learning, Leading, and Giving Back
Sam Stevens, a Coos County native who grew up in Powers, found more than just an education at…
Southwestern Honors Rashinda Reed as 2026 Distinguished Alumna
COOS BAY, Ore. – Southwestern is proud to honor Rashinda Reed, head women’s volleyball coach at…
SWOCC Athletics Hosts Summer Youth Volleyball Camp for Grades 2–9 – Aug. 2, 2026
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) Volleyball invites students…
Students Invited to Explore Careers at SWOCC’s FREE CTE Summer Academy – June 15-17, 2026
COOS BAY, OR – Middle and high school students are invited to explore high-demand careers through…
2026 Bulldog-Laker Youth Basketball Camp for Grades 1–8 – June 15-17, 2026
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) Basketball and North Bend High School…
Southwestern announces students appointed to the 2026 All-Oregon Academic Team
COOS BAY, Ore. – Southwestern Oregon Community College is pleased to announce the selection of Joy…
Cybersecurity Incident Notice: Canvas Access
5/7/26 (Evening Update): Cybersecurity Incident Notice CANVAS ACCESS RESTORED Canvas is now back…
Southwestern President Dr. Patty Scott and Alum Rashinda Reed Named to NWAC Hall of Fame Class of 2026
COOS BAY, Ore. — Southwestern Oregon Community College is proud to announce that President Dr….
Southwestern Hosts Annual Student Research Symposium – May 26, 2026
COOS BAY, Ore. – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on…
Summer & Fall Terms 2026-27 Registration
Summer Term 2026-27 is quickly approaching, and Fall Term will be here before we know it! SUMMER…
Southwesten announces 2026 Commencement Ceremony
COOS BAY, Ore. – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony will take…