Alumni News
Welcome to the Alumni News Hub – Here you will find stories, features and updates about Southwestern alums, highlighting their diverse accomplishments and contributions. Join us in celebrating the inspiring journeys of our alumni, as we showcase the remarkable impact they continue to make in their respective fields and communities.
From North Bend grad to local District Leader
Dayna Cahill, Director of Teaching and Learning for North Bend School District After graduating from North Bend High School, Dayna Cahill...
From SWOCC to the World of Wine: Alum Nathan Midyette
For Coos County native Nathan Midyette's connection to SWOCC largely started through dual credit courses at North Bend High School, where he earned...
Mid-life return to college opens door to city management career for Nichole Rutherford
Nichole Rutherford knows what it means to show up for your community. As City Manager for the city of Coos Bay, she spends her days working...
Rushal Sedlemyer’s journey to self-sufficiency and a career she loves
Like many first-generation college students, Rushal grew up without clear examples of people who followed college or career pathways.
Teaching With Heart: How one SWOCC grad inspires the next generation
SWOCC Alum making a difference! As classrooms across the South Coast welcome students back this fall, North Bay Elementary’s Hope Huntley will be...
Southwestern Honors Brian K. Chaney as 2025 Distinguished Alumnus
COOS BAY, Ore. – When people describe Southwestern Oregon Community College’s 2025 Distinguished Alumnus, they speak of a man defined by exceptional...
From Community College to Career Success
SWOCC Business Program Shapes Future Leaders At Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC), students aren’t just filling seats—they’re shaping...
Southwestern Hall of Fame Committee Honors Former Athletes
Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Hall of Fame Committee to honor former athletes, teams, coaches, and those that have had a large impact on...
Human Services: One Degree, Many Paths
Southwestern’s newest degree program, Associate of Applied Science in Human Services, will graduate its first cohort of students this spring....
Southwestern receives Fire Truck donation from Charleston Fire
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is excited to announce the acquisition of a ‘new to us’ Fire Truck generously donated by the...
