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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...
Southwestern Announces 2026 CTE Industry Partners of the Year
COOS BAY, Ore. – Southwestern Oregon Community College is pleased to honor Valley Flora Farm and...
Southwestern partners with Rotary Clubs to host “Gift of Literacy” Program
COOS BAY, Ore. – “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the...
Friends of Curry Campus Speaker Series Presents: Adventures in South Africa – May 14, 2026
Brookings, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College Curry Campus invites the community to join...
OCCI Announces Spring “La Patisserie” Weekly Sales
Coos Bay, OR – The Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) at Southwestern Oregon Community College...
Geology Lecture: The Role of Engineering Geologists in our Cascadia Region – May 7, 2026
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Thursday,...
SWOCC to Host Diesel Mechanic Technology Program Information Session – April 24, 2026
Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) invites the community to an information session for...
STEAM Club for Girls Event “Science de Mayo” – May 5, 2026
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s STEAM Pathways program invites...
SWOCC Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program Now Enrolling – Free Training!
Includes Construction & Heavy Equipment Operator Simulation Training Southwestern Oregon...
Physics Lecture: The Dynamic Solar Atmosphere – April 14, 2026
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Tuesday,...
SWOCC Guest Artist in Residence Program Now Accepting Applications for 2026-27
Applications are now open for Southwestern Oregon Community College’s (SWOCC) Guest Artist in...
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...
Southwestern Hall of Fame Honors Former Athletes – May 30, 2026
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s (SWOCC) Hall of Fame honors former...
SWOCC Foundation and OCCI 2026 Winemaker’s Dinner with Abacela Winery – May 16, 2026
The Southwestern Foundation and Oregon Coast Culinary institute invite the community to an...
Friends of Curry Campus Speaker Series presents ORKA in Action: Restoring Oregon’s Kelp Forests – April 9, 2026
Brookings, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College Curry Campus invites the community to join...
