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.
College hosts fire training tower open house – May 23
Southwestern Oregon Community College will officially open its new Fire Training Tower on Thursday, May 23, 2024 on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark...
SWOCC Soccer Kids Camp 2024 – June 1
Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) athletics is pleased to host a one-day soccer camp for players 6-18 years old on Saturday, June 1 from...
Southwestern celebrates 25th Anniversary of the award-winning OCCI – June 29
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is excited to invite our community, students, and alumni to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of...
Culinary students excel on USA Olympic team
From Coos Bay USA to Stuttgart Germany, eight student chefs and Executive Chef Randy Torres brought the award-winning spirit of Southwestern’s...
Southwestern hosts 23-24 Student Athlete Awards and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – June 1, 2024
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Hall of Fame Committee honors former athletes, teams, coaches, and those that have had a...
Southwestern calls for Distinguished Alumni nominations
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is seeking the community’s help to honor graduates who have gone on after college to improve...
Nursing career paths are as unique as you
A career as a professional nurse can take you anywhere you want. Meet four examples. Jackie Hummel's journey was not easy. It took her a...
Acclaimed Chefs from ACF Culinary Team USA Host Exclusive Luncheon at Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (RSVP Required)
Coos Bay, OR – The Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) at Southwestern Oregon Community College is pleased to announce a luncheon prepared by the...
New SWOCC Foundation Scholarship to Inspire Next Generation of Social and Environmental Justice Advocates
Friends of Jody McCaffree (1960 - 2022) are creating a new scholarship through the Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation to honor her...
OCCI Alum Wins Global Culinary Competition
Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) 2010 alum, Chef Reilly Meehan, recently competed at the Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge Regional Semi-Final...