Alumni News
Welcome to the Alumni News Hub – Here you will find stories, features and updates about Southwestern alums, highlighting their diverse accomplishments and contributions. Join us in celebrating the inspiring journeys of our alumni, as we showcase the remarkable impact they continue to make in their respective fields and communities.
A Family Tradition of Helping Others
Tom, Deanna, Jack and Alan Prater If you were to look among a crowd of Prater family members, just about every one you see works in health...
Chief, mentor, mother . . . a rewarding life helping her community
Tasha Renard, Battalion Chief and Critical Care Paramedic with the Myrtle Point Fire Department, messaged us that she was going to be late to our...
Southwestern calls for Distinguished Alumni nominations
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is seeking the community’s help to honor graduates who have gone on after college to improve...
On track for long career as a welder
Daniel Morris Years ago, when Sause Bros.’ Human Resources Director Kathy Rose, and HR Coordinator Ashley O’Neil, visited Daniel Morris’ high school...
What Do Two Welding Instructors, Our College President, And Many Of Our Students Have In Common?
Answer: 4-H and farm life led welders and president to SWOCC Most folks know our college’s president, Patty Scott, as Oregon’s longest serving...
Southwestern Foundation Hosts A “Celebration Of Nursing” Open House Nov. 16
The Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation and the College’s Department of Nursing invite all nurses in the local community to an open...
Southwestern honors Carolyn Thompson as 2022 Distinguished Alum
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is pleased to announce the selection of Carolyn Thompson of North Bend as the 2022...
Southwestern Celebrates Peace Tree Planting
Southwestern Oregon Community College has many trees on its Coos Bay campus. There are native firs, pines, maples, alders and a majestic coastal...
Southwestern honors Donald Ivy as 2021 Distinguished Alumnus
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is pleased to announce the selection of Donald Ivy of Coos Bay as the 2021 Distinguished...
On a journey of inspiration
Yesterday's drop-out. Today's teacher When Lou Rushton hiked into Coos Bay looking for a bus to take south, the 50-state traveler had never heard of...
