Jun 2, 2026 | Alumni, News, Student Success
Sam Stevens, a Coos County native who grew up in Powers, found more than just an education at Southwestern. After being out of the classroom for almost 30 years, Sam says the welcoming environment, especially from his geology instructor Ron Metzger, made all the...
Jun 1, 2026 | Alumni, Curry News, News, Student Success
COOS BAY, Ore. – Southwestern is proud to honor Rashinda Reed, head women’s volleyball coach at the University of Alabama, as 2026 Distinguished Alumna. Reed has built a reputation for inspiring excellence and fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and...
May 6, 2026 | Alumni, News
COOS BAY, Ore. — Southwestern Oregon Community College is proud to announce that President Dr. Patty Scott and alumna Rashinda Reed have been selected for induction into the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) Hall of Fame, Class of 2026. Dr. Scott is being...
Mar 16, 2026 | Alumni, Community, News
Dayna Cahill, Director of Teaching and Learning for North Bend School District After graduating from North Bend High School, Dayna Cahill didn’t plan on staying in the community where she grew up. She went straight to work in construction. College wasn’t on her...
Mar 10, 2026 | Alumni, Community, News
For Coos County native Nathan Midyette’s connection to SWOCC largely started through dual credit courses at North Bend High School, where he earned an associate’s degree from SWOCC at the same time he graduated high school. As part of his education, he was...
