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.
2023-24 InventOR Kickoff Event at Southwestern – Oct. 26, 2023
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College kicks off our South Coast Innovation Challenge (an Invent Oregon semifinal event) by welcoming...
Southwestern Foundation Congratulates 2023-24 Scholarship Recipients
The Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation is proud to congratulate the 2023-24 scholarship recipients. Thanks to generous donors, the...
Acclaimed Chefs from ACF Culinary Team USA Host Exclusive Luncheon at Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (RSVP Required)
Coos Bay, OR – The Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) at Southwestern Oregon Community College is pleased to announce a luncheon prepared by the...
Southwestern Students Recognized for Academic Honors Spring Term 2023
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College announces the names of students who excelled spring term for the 2022-2023 academic school...
Southwestern increasing college success for Oregon’s rural men
Southwestern Oregon Community College introduces the Rural Education Affordable Learning (REAL) Team, an initiative aimed at ensuring college...
Oregon Coast Culinary Institute offers special lunch events this summer
Coos Bay, OR – The Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) at Southwestern Oregon Community College is excited to be offering several lunch events...
OCCI Alum Wins Global Culinary Competition
Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) 2010 alum, Chef Reilly Meehan, recently competed at the Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge Regional Semi-Final...
Southwestern Oregon Community College announces Dr. Eric Gleason as the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is pleased to announce Dr. Eric Gleason of Winston is the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus. Gleason...
Southwestern Oregon Community College celebrates its 2023 graduates
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s 2023 Commencement Ceremony will take place on Friday, June 9, 2023, at noon in Prosper Hall...
One Man’s Scholarship Mission
When you walk into Randolph Hall on SWOCC’s Coos Campus, you can hear laughter. It is hard not to follow the sound right into the Veterans Center to...
