Southwestern Launches New Pathway to a Marine Biology Degree

Aug 18, 2026 | News

Stay local, earn an associate’s degree and transfer to Oregon Institute of Marine Biology Students at Southwestern Oregon Community College no longer have to choose between staying close to home and studying marine biology at a top-tier program. Thanks to a new...

Southwestern Foundation Congratulates 2026-27 Scholarship Recipients

Aug 12, 2026 | Curry Campus, Curry News, Foundation, News

Coos Bay, OR – The Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation is proud to congratulate nearly 200 students who have been awarded scholarships for the 2026–27 academic year. Thanks to the generosity of community donors, the Foundation will award more than...

Southwestern Honors Rashinda Reed as 2026 Distinguished Alumna

Aug 4, 2026 | Alumni, Curry News, Foundation, 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...

Fall Term 2026-27 Registration

Aug 3, 2026 | Community, Curry Campus, Curry News, News, OCCI News

2026 SWOCC Foundation Classic: Sheep Ranch at Bandon Dunes – Oct. 24, 2026

Jul 13, 2026 | Community, Curry Campus, Curry News, Foundation, News

Reservations Open for OCCI’s 2026 Summer Restaurant Lunch Series

Jun 22, 2026 | Community, News, OCCI News

Coos Bay, OR – Looking for a unique lunch experience this summer? Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) at Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to enjoy its Summer Restaurant Lunch Series, returning for a limited run in July and August. Over...