July 28, 2026
Jamie Niblett’s journey began as a paraprofessional for Ringwood Public Schools as she balanced full-time work, full-time college studies and raising three children as a single mother to earn her bachelor's degree in elementary education.
July 23, 2026
Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Camp Ranger event for incoming freshmen is set for July 30 - Aug. 1 on the Northwestern-Alva campus. Registration will be taken until Tuesday, July 28, at nwosu.edu/camp-ranger.
July 23, 2026
Northwestern Oklahoma State University employees combined to walk, run and hike 16,769.87 miles this spring — far enough to travel from Alaska into South America — during a three-month wellness challenge that traced the 1,450-mile perimeter of Oklahoma.
July 15, 2026
Enrollment is open for all of Northwestern Oklahoma State University's master’s degree programs for the Fall 2026 semester, with applications due Aug. 25. Fall classes begin Aug. 17.
July 15, 2026
The National Association of Social Workers Oklahoma Chapter (NASW-OK) recently announced the appointment of Isabella Burden to its Board of Directors as the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Student Representative for the 2026–2027 term.
July 13, 2026
ALVA, Okla. — Northwestern Oklahoma State University is pleased to name Dr. Steve Maier as the new vice president for academic affairs.
July 8, 2026
Northwestern Oklahoma State University has named Dr. Roxie James as the new dean of faculty. Dr. James replaces Dr. Steve Maier, who assumed the role of vice president for academic affairs recently upon the retirement of Dr. James Bell.
July 6, 2026
ALVA, Okla. — Northwestern Oklahoma State University is pleased to announce Dr. Shawn Holliday’s promotion to dean of graduate studies, research and accountability.
July 2, 2026
Northwestern Oklahoma State University played host to the 2026 Renewable Energy STEM Camp June 14-19 on the Alva campus, welcoming high school students from across Oklahoma for a week of hands-on learning.
July 1, 2026
As of July 1, Northwestern Oklahoma State University has four new academic department chairs.