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 7, 2026 | News, Student Success
COOS BAY, Ore. – Southwestern Oregon Community College is pleased to announce the selection of Joy Gathings and Ruthie Anderson-Castro for the 2026 All-Oregon Academic Team (AOAT). These outstanding student scholars are selected for their academic excellence,...
May 6, 2026 | News, Student Success
COOS BAY, Ore. – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 6:00 pm, for our Annual Student Research Symposium. The presentations will take place in the Umpqua Hall lecture room 184 on the Coos Campus, 1988...
May 1, 2026 | News, Student Success
COOS BAY, Ore. – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s 2026 Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, June 12, 2026, at noon in Prosper Hall on the Coos Campus, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay. Southwestern is proud of the 2026 graduates! This year the College is...
Mar 24, 2026 | News, Student Success
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s (SWOCC) Hall of Fame honors former athletes, teams, coaches, and those that have had a large impact on the school and its athletic programs. Two teams covering a wide range of Laker history will make up the...
