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Summer 2018 study abroad trip in planning stages, meeting set for April 20

April 10, 2017It may be more than a year away, but Northwestern Oklahoma State University Study Abroad leaders have begun preparations for the summer 2018 trip to London, Edinburgh and Dublin.Anyone...

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Best of Show honors to to McClure, Case during Art Society Art Show

April 11, 2017Best of Show winners for the 14th annual Northwestern Oklahoma State University Art Society (NAS) Art Show on campus were announced at the beginning of the Winners Show at the Runnymede...

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Northwestern's choirs to present 'Soundscapes II' concert April 27

April 14, 2017Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s choirs, which consist of the University Singers and the University Chorale, will be performing “Soundscapes II” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at...

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Northwest Oklahoma Concert Series finishes out the performing year with Bella...

April 17, 2017 Northwest Oklahoma Concert Series (NWOCS), an organization that seeks to bring cultural performances and entertainment to northwest Oklahoma, will end its 2016-17 season with Bella Donna...

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Northwestern student chosen to present for Research Day at the State Capitol

April 17, 2017Senior biology major Timothy Legg of Mutual was selected to represent Northwestern Oklahoma State University at Research Day at the Capitol held recently in Oklahoma City.Twenty-five...

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Schmaltz presents research, completes speaking engagements, plans publishing...

April 17, 2017During academic year 2016-2017, Dr. Eric Schmaltz, professor of history and co-executive director of the endowed Northwestern Oklahoma State University (NWOSU) Institute for Citizenship...

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Staff Council awards two Northwestern staff members Campus Kudos for 2016-17

April 20, 2017Becca Cook, international student adviser, and Shawn Smith, Maintenance HVAC Technician, were selected as the recipients for Northwestern Oklahoma State University Staff Council’s 2016-17...

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Northwestern 2017 Outstanding Seniors, other awards announced

April 20, 2017Twelve Northwestern students will be recognized as Outstanding Seniors at this year’s Spring Alumni Reunion Awards Ceremony, Saturday, April 29, at 5:15 p.m. in the Northwestern Student...

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California artist is April Artist-in-Residence at Northwestern

April 20, 2017Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s visual arts program welcomed the latest Artist-In-Residence, Kerry Cottle, on April 1. She has been creating a body of work this month for an...

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Former educator Nichols will speak at Northwestern’s 118th Commencement on May 6

April 21, 2017Retired educator Mary Elaine Williams Nichols, Northwestern Oklahoma State University class of 1970, will be speaking at the 118th commencement exercises on Saturday, May 6, at 10:30 a.m....

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Robotics Lab to be showcased at dedication, open house April 28

April 21, 2017Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Computer Science program will show off its new robotics lab during a public dedication and open house on Friday, April 28, from 1-3 p.m. The new...

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Northwestern announces graduates for 118th spring commencement exercises on...

April 24, 2017Spring commencement exercises at Northwestern Oklahoma State University will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at Ranger Field.Retired educator Mary Elaine Williams Nichols, who...

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Senior Visual Arts Minors to exhibit artwork at Graceful Arts Center May 5

April 24, 2017Six senior visual arts minors at Northwestern Oklahoma State University will exhibit the work they have created during their spring 2017 Advanced Studio painting course on Friday, May 5,...

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Northwestern bands to perform 'Emblems' concert April 28

April 24, 2017The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Jazz Ensemble, Symphony Band and Community Band will present their spring band concert “Emblems” on Friday, April 28, at 7 p.m. in Herod Hall...

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Northwestern senior one of 10 Oklahoma College Students Named Newman Civic...

April 24, 2017Jack Nickelson of Mooreland, senior political science major from Northwestern Oklahoma State University who was awarded the Newman Civic Fellow Award at the university, was recognized...

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University announces 'Imagine Northwestern'...

April 30, 2017Northwestern Oklahoma State University announced an ambitious $28 million comprehensive campaign on Saturday, April 29, renewing its commitment to students and faculty, and a continued...

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Northwestern students make spring break trip to Truman Presidential Library...

May 1, 2017In association with the Leviathan Society of the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Department of Social Sciences and Institute for Citizenship Studies, Dr. Aaron Mason, professor of...

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Northwestern’s University Chorale receives donation from local Sonic Drive-In...

May 1, 2017One group of 24 students from Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Fine Arts Department will soon be on their way for a performing tour in Europe.Gary Adams, owner and operator of Sonic...

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Northwestern members of Game Programming Teams place at University of Tulsa’s...

May 2, 2017Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Game Programming teams participated in the University of Tulsa’s annual Heartland Gaming Exposition in early April for the fifth time, placing in...

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Phi Alpha Theta honor society inducts two Northwestern students

May 3, 2017Two Northwestern Oklahoma State University students have been inducted into the Phi Alpha Theta, Mu-Lambda chapter, honor society.History majors inducted are Jeran Jones, Enid senior, and...

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Three Northwestern seniors selected as ‘Outstanding Students’ for...

May 4, 2017Each year the faculty in the Mathematics and Computer Science department at Northwestern Oklahoma State University select outstanding students in the math and computer science programs.This...

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Northwestern Foundation launches “Text-To-Donate” technology

May 4, 2017The Northwestern Foundation & Alumni Association is pleased to announce the launch of its text-to-donate technology for the Imagine Northwestern comprehensive campaign. Powered by @Pay,...

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Political Science senior chosen to be inducted into Northwestern’s chapter of...

May 4, 2017Stacy Berman, Ponca City senior and political science major, was chosen to be inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha political science honor society at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.Pi Sigma...

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38 Northwestern nursing students honored at pinning ceremony

May 8, 2017Thirty-eight nursing students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University were honored with a traditional pinning ceremony on May 5, the day before their graduation.Keynote speaker was...

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Local business ‘The Elegant Toad’ gives large dress contribution to next...

May 8, 2017Already preparing for next year’s “Primp for Prom” event, local business owner Nicki Chaffee of “The Elegant Toad” has donated 108 dresses.Chaffee’s donations include dresses in every size,...

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Summer, fall enrollment open for Northwestern Graduate Studies master’s...

May 8, 2017For individuals looking to further their higher education, Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Graduate Studies master’s degree programs will continue to accept applications for summer...

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Northwestern to begin summer work hours on May 22; specified offices to be an...

May 8, 2017All Northwestern Oklahoma State University locations will begin summer work hours starting Monday, May 22, through Thursday, July 27. A majority of employees will work four, 10-hour days...

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22 students pinned in first Division of Education Pinning Ceremony

May 9, 2017Twenty-two students were pinned Saturday, May 6, during Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s first Division of Education pinning ceremony prior to Spring Commencement.The ceremony...

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Jacksons establish scholarship to benefit Northwestern nursing students

May 9, 2017Charles and Clara Jackson, Coppell, Texas, established the Clara Haack R.N. Scholarship at Northwestern Oklahoma State University to provide financial assistance to students pursuing a...

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16 inducted into Northwestern business honors society

May 10, 2017Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Division of Business recently welcomed 14 undergraduate students and two faculty to its honors society, Delta Mu Delta. The students have completed...

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Dr. Cornelia Mihai named John Sheffield Teacher of the Year

May 12, 2017Dr. Cornelia Mihai, professor of chemistry for 13 years at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, recently was named the John Sheffield Teacher of the Year.“I was emotionally touched...

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Northwestern to close for Memorial Day May 29; summer classes begin June 5,...

May 12, 2017Northwestern Oklahoma State University will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 29, as all University locations will close this day.New or current students are encouraged to enroll for...

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Freshman Funday at Northwestern set for July 15

May 16, 2017Mark your calendars for Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Freshman Funday set for Saturday, July 15, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. All incoming freshmen are invited to the Alva campus to...

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Northwestern announces honor roll for spring 2017

May 23, 2017Honor rolls for the spring semester at Northwestern Oklahoma State University have been announced by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.Those on the President’s Honor...

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Northwestern alum takes love of cooking to Food Network Star program

May 30, 2017Amy Pottinger found Northwestern Oklahoma State University when her husband Patrick was attending pilot training at Vance Air Force Base in Enid. The 2010 graduate is now spreading her own...

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Northwestern, NWTC partner to play host to MASH Camp for 43 students

June 5, 2017Northwestern Oklahoma State University and Northwest Technology Center (NWTC) partnered to offer the annual MASH (Medical Avenues in Service and Health) Camp. The camp was held on the...

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Northwestern’s Division of Nursing Chair among 14 of 2017 National League for...

June 6, 2017Dr. Shelly Wells, associate professor of nursing and chair to Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Division of Nursing, is one of 14 distinguished nurse educators to be selected for the...

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Rehder recognized for social work program, department dedication through ‘100...

June 12, 2017Dr. Kylene Rehder, an associate professor, director of the Social Work Program and chair of the Department of Social Work at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, has been chosen as one...

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Family establishes endowed scholarship to honor life of Wes Wenzel

June 19, 2017 Metta Kay Wenzel of Mulvane, Kan., and Sara Jane Wieker of Oak Brook, Ill., recently established a scholarship at Northwestern Oklahoma State University to assist student-athletes who...

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Northwestern plays host to student council workshops for June, July

June 20, 2017Members of the Oklahoma Association of Student Councils (OASC) gathered on the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva campus for BASIC, a leadership workshop, June 11-16. The...

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Northwestern to close for Independence Day holiday; Freshman Funday set for...

June 26, 2017 Northwestern Oklahoma State University will be closed Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4, to celebrate the Independence Day holiday.All offices will be closed, and no classes will be in...

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Northwestern’s Math, Science Academy successful, fun for elementary students

June 28, 2017Elementary students who have completed second through fifth grades had the opportunity to engage in hands-on math and science activities with faculty at Northwestern Oklahoma State...

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Wilsons establish scholarship to benefit Northwestern nursing, psychology...

June 29, 2017Nursing and psychology students have a new scholarship opportunity available to them at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The Allen L. and Carolyn J. Wilson Scholarship was...

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Northwestern seeking clothing donations for ‘The Teacher’s Closet’ to help...

June 29, 2017University organizations at Northwestern Oklahoma State University have come together to create a clothing drive to benefit education majors transitioning into their professional...

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Regents approve FY18 budget for Northwestern

June 29, 2017A cut of more than $500,000 in state funding for Northwestern Oklahoma State University will lead to a reduction in the number of employees and increases in tuition and fees.The Oklahoma...

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322 high school students on Northwestern’s campus for OASC BASIC Camps

July 10, 2017The second group of members from the Oklahoma Association of Student Councils (OASC) gathered on the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva campus for BASIC, a leadership workshop,...

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Northwestern to resume regular business hours July 31

July 24, 2017Summer hours at Northwestern Oklahoma State University will end on July 28, meaning offices will return to regular hours, beginning Monday, July 31.The Alva and Woodward campuses will be...

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President's Leadership Class begins year-long adventure

August 3, 2017Fifteen incoming freshmen at Northwestern Oklahoma State University will begin their year-long adventure as members of the President’s Leadership Class (PLC) by heading to Boston, Mass.,...

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Northwestern announces 2017 homecoming theme, parade marshal

August 7, 2017Events have been set for Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s annual homecoming celebration, and the organizing committee looks forward to seeing many familiar, and some new, faces in...

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Freshman, Transfer Student Orientation dates set to welcome students to...

August 8, 2017Freshman and transfer student orientation sessions for Northwestern Oklahoma State University are just around the corner. Northwestern-Alva also has several welcome-back activities...

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