Student Success News
Welcome to the Student Success News Hub – Here you will find news stories, features, successes and updates pertaining to Southwestern students. Dive deeper into the myriad of ways Southwestern fosters student success by learning more about our students’ journeys. Stay connected to the encouraging stories that underscore the College’s commitment to student success.
Southwestern Swim is 2025 NJCAA National Runner-Up Champions
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) Swimming once again proved its dominance on the national stage, with both the men’s and...
SWOCC Hoops Make History! Men’s Basketball in Championships
UPDATE (3/16): The Lakers made history in their first-ever NWAC Championship appearance, battling until the final buzzer in a hard-fought 63-67 loss...
SWOCC Hoops on Fire! Lakers Ready for Final Four Showdown
The Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) Men's Basketball team has achieved a historic milestone, advancing to the Northwest Athletic...
Southwestern Students Recognized for Academic Honors Fall Term – Academic Year 2024-2025
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College announces the names of students who excelled fall term for the 2024-2025 academic school year....
From Community College to Career Success
SWOCC Business Program Shapes Future Leaders At Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC), students aren’t just filling seats—they’re shaping...
Achieving the Dream bestows highest honor to Southwestern for improved student success
Southwestern Oregon Community College takes home the Leah Meyer Austin Award. Photo left to right: Krystal Hopper Meyers, STEAM Pathways Assistant;...
Southwestern Swim Teams Achieve Fall Scholar All-American Team Award
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Swim Teams have made history, achieving the highest GPA for both the men’s and women’s...
Southwestern Welcomes Oregon State University’s branch of the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics – March 7, 2025
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 6:00 pm, for a special...
Geology Lecture: The Case for Humans Hunting Ice Age Animals in Eastern Oregon 18,000 Years Ago – Feb. 11, 2025
COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 6:00 pm, for “The Case for...
APPLY NOW! Scholarship Applications Open Jan. 1 – March 1 for the 2025-26 Academic Year
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation is accepting scholarship applications to help students achieve their educational and...
