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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
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...
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,...
