Southwestern News
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Welcome to Southwestern! Fall Term 2025 “Welcome Week” Activities
We’re excited to welcome you to Fall Term of the 2025-26 academic year! Whether you’re joining us...
Southwestern Offers Free GED® and Adult Basic Education Classes Fall Term 2025
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering free GED® and Adult Basic...
A smile brightens every face
Imagine a career spent helping others smile with confidence. It’s more than rewarding; it’s...
Southwestern Foundation Congratulates 2025-26 Curry County Scholarship Recipients
The Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation is proud to congratulate the 2025-26 Curry...
Southwestern Foundation Congratulates 2025-26 Scholarship Recipients
The Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation is proud to congratulate the 2025-26...
Fall Term 2025-26 Registration
Fall Term 2025-26 is quickly approaching! Classes start Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. Below are...
Golf ‘Fore’ Scholarships – Oct. 25, 2025
Coos Bay, OR – Friends and alumni are invited to the annual SWOCC Foundation Classic, hosted by...
Students launch coastal research projects with new XRF Technology
COOS BAY, Ore. – Thanks to Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation, donors and grants,...
Running for Students: College President’s Fundraiser Coming to SWOCC – July 14, 2025
1,500 Miles, 17 Colleges, 50 Days, One Cause COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College...
OCCI’s Summer Restaurant Lunch Service Returns in July and August 2025
Coos Bay, OR – A summer tradition returns this July and August as Oregon Coast Culinary Institute...
SWOCC trail system connects people, nature and learning
Trail crew ready for action: Wyatt, Kenny, Kaya, Mhina, and Joseph The College is moving...
Southwestern Launches Diesel Mechanic Program to fill workforce gap
COOS BAY, Ore. – Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) is rolling out a new Diesel...
MENU: Culinary Market & La Patisserie – June 5, 2025
Join us for our very last Culinary Market and La Patisserie bake sale of the year! This Thursday,...
Southwestern celebrates its 2025 graduates
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern is proud of the 2025 graduates! This year the College is pleased to...
Southwestern hosts “Juneteenth: Americanism Reclaimed,” a presentation by Taylor Stewart – June 18, 2025
Coos Bay, OR – In celebration of Juneteenth, Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the...
New Diesel Program at SWOCC rolls out this fall
If you run commercial trucks or operate a commercial fishing boat, you likely know Terry Cheyne or...
New Artist Residency Brings Creative Opportunities to Oregon’s South Coast
Now Accepting Applications for 2025–2026 Guest Artist in Residence! COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern...
MENU: Culinary Market & La Patisserie – May 29, 2025
Join us for our combined Culinary Market and La Patisserie bake sale this Thursday, May 29, 2025,...
Southwestern Hosts Annual Student Research Symposium – May 30, 2025
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Friday,...
Community Impact Program (CIP)
A New Way to Take Your First-Year Classes Sign up for the new Community Impact Program (CIP)...
