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SWOSU has been recognized as one of the top institutions in the region in the recently released 2025 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges and Best Online Colleges rankings.

A SWOSU student is recovering after a medical emergency during a National Guard training exercise at the university pool on Tuesday morning.

The President’s Honor Roll and Dean’s Honor Roll at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon have been announced for the 2024 fall semester, including students from 18 states in the U.S. and 24 countries worldwide.

Get ready for high-flying fun as the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters make their victorious return to the Pioneer Event Center on the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) campus in Weatherford.

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Foundation, Inc. (SWOSUF) is an independent 501 (c) 3 organization which has partnered with SWOSU since 1977.

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Department of Music recently celebrated those who have contributed to the success of the SWOSU Piano Campaign with a donor recognition event at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art (OKCMOA.)

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) recently hosted a luncheon featuring Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) Chancellor Sean Burrage and Oklahoma House of Representatives Speaker-elect Kyle Hilbert.

The Department of Nursing at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is thrilled to unveil innovative new pathways designed to streamline nursing school admission.

During the June 2024 Annual Meeting, the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) Board of Governors awarded accreditation to Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU)—Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science in Healthcare Administration Program.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the upcoming 2024 Fall Commencement Ceremony, scheduled for Friday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Pioneer Event Center.

SWOSU recently hosted Oklahoma legislative leaders for a visit at SWOSU’s main location in Weatherford.

Students in the Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) President’s Leadership Class (PLC) recently toured the Oklahoma State Capitol Building.

The Board of Trustees of the SWOSU Foundation, Inc. recently convened for its Fall 2024 session at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City.

Dr. Jerry Dunn and students from Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) attended the 2024 Oklahoma Farm Bureau (OKFB) Annual Meeting from November 8–10, 2024.

Six Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) students from the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences recently attended the 30th annual Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (OK-LSAMP) research symposium held at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla. on Oct. 19, 2024.

The Reach Higher degree-finishing program at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) awarded nearly $90,000 in scholarships to students involved in Reach Higher degree programs.

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the winners of the Miss SWOSU 2025 Scholarship Pageant, held on Nov. 9 at the Weatherford Performing Arts Center.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) wrapped up this year’s Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Oct. 26, where Landry Freeman and Carlie McKinnon were crowned 2024 Homecoming King and Queen.

The Western Plains Library System (WPLS) and Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) hosted best-selling author James Patterson on Oct. 22.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University's (SWOSU's) annual Miss SWOSU Scholarship Pageant will take place on Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Weatherford Performing Arts Center.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University will host the Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibition, Voices and Votes: Democracy in America, beginning Oct. 26 at the Al Harris Library.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced the receipt of a major charitable gift from longtime SWOSU benefactors George and Karla Cohlmia of Edmond.

Bestselling author James Patterson will appear at Southwestern Oklahoma State University’s Fine Arts Center in Weatherford on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

The Rural Health Association of Oklahoma recognized Dr. Randy Curry’s work in rural health last week.

SWOSU Press Release Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has appointed C.J. Smith as the new Director of Sponsored Programs.

SWOSU and GPRMC are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership to advance healthcare education in Western Oklahoma. This partnership, signed on September 16th,

SWOSU President Dr. Diane Lovell attended the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony on September 18, 2024, at the U.S. Capitol.