Southwestern News
Welcome to the News Hub – Here you will find a comprehensive overview of all news, stories, features, school events and other campus happenings. Stay connected with the pulse of our community! Learn about all of the school events and updates that shape Southwestern. Explore the various experiences, from academic achievements to cultural celebrations, through our dedicated coverage of diverse and engaging school events.
OCCI Hosts Free Event for Prospective High School Students and Families – Feb. 5, 2026
Coos Bay, OR – High school students with an interest in the culinary and baking arts are invited...
Lecture Series – LEDs: Lighting the Way into the Future – Jan. 20, 2026
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Tuesday,...
2026 South Coast Writers Conference – Feb. 13-14, 2026
Registration for the 2026 Conference is now closed. **NEW** The Chetco Community Public Library...
Friends of Curry Campus Speaker Series Presents: Stories of the Redwood Parks by Ranger Rick – Jan. 8, 2026
Brookings, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College Curry Campus invites the community to join...
Southwestern’s Dual Credit program receives state approval, advancing access to higher education
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) is proud to announce the successful...
Southwestern Foundation Scholarship Application Opens January 1 for the 2026–27 Academic Year
Coos Bay, OR – Students planning to attend Southwestern Oregon Community College during the...
Community Invited to Join OCCI and SWOCC Foundation for the 2026 Uncorking Opportunity! Scholarship Fundraiser – Jan. 23, 2026
Coos Bay, OR – The Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) Foundation, in partnership with...
Mogan Foundation grant powers Diesel Technology training at Southwestern
Coos Bay, OR — The Judith Ann Mogan Foundation awarded an $80,000 grant to Southwestern Oregon...
Preparing to Serve – Fire Science at Southwestern
How Southwestern is training Oregon’s next generation of firefighters When a call for help...
Fueled by SWOCC, Driven to Serve: A Lieutenant’s Story of Community Impact
For SWOCC alum Caleb Owens, serving the local community started early and close to home. A...
Holiday Stollen Sale Returns to Support OCCI Culinary Competition Team – Dec. 6-22, 2025
Coos Bay, OR – Celebrate the holiday season while supporting a great cause! Oregon Coast Culinary...
Friends of Curry Campus Speaker Series Presents: Christmas Traditions Around the World – Dec. 11
Brookings, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College Curry Campus invites the community to join...
Southwestern Offers Free GED® and Adult Basic Education Classes Winter Term 2026
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering free GED® and Adult Basic...
Michelle Benoit Receives Prestigious Dr. Arnold Mitchem Leadership and Advocacy Award
COOS BAY, OR – The Northwest Association of Educational Opportunity Programs (NAEOP) awarded the...
Southwestern’s Community Choir presents “Sing We Now” – Dec. 8, 2025
COOS BAY, OR – The Coos Singers, a community choir from Southwestern Oregon Community College, is...
Physics Lecture: Arduinos, ROVs and Research Opportunities at Linn-Benton Community College – Nov. 18, 2025
Students deploy ROV at the North Bend Pool COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community...
Winter Term & Intersession 2025-26 Registration
Winter Term and Intersession 2025-26 are quickly approaching! INTERSESSION (OPTIONAL) = Classes...
Help us build a modern diesel mechanic training shop!
Since Southwestern began in 1961, the college has created and adapted programs to train workers to...
The Weekly Knead: Sourdough Bread Sale!
Weekly Sourdough Bread Sale Place Orders by Wednesdays at Noon: [button...
OCCI and Junior Chamber of Commerce Thanksgiving Bazaar 2025
Purchase Delicious Holiday Favorites and Support Local Students! Coos Bay, OR – This...
