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Northwestern Oklahoma State University Honors Kindergarten Teacher Cecely Franz as Fall 2025 'Teach Like a Ranger' Recipient

November 20, 2025

Northwestern Oklahoma State University honors kindergarten teacher Cecely Franz as Fall 2025 'Teach Like a Ranger' recipient for excellence in early childhood education at Washington Early Childhood Center in Alva.

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Northwestern Department of Social Work Selects 2025-26 CWPEP Recipient

November 18, 2025

Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Department of Social Work faculty has named the 2025-26 stipend recipient of the Child Welfare Professional Enhancement Program (CWPEP).

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Dr. Shane Hansen Chosen for NCAA DII Management Council

November 18, 2025

The NCAA Division II executive board voted Dr. Shane Hansen, health and sports science department chair, as a Division II Management Council member representing the Great American Conference (GAC). Hansen’s four-year term begins in January 2026....

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Northwestern Honors Employees During 2025 Recognition Ceremony

November 14, 2025

Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s employees were honored during the annual Employee Service Recognition Ceremonies Nov. 11-12.

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Cast Announced for Northwestern Children’s Play ‘Hard Boiled: A Nursery Crime’

November 14, 2025

Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Department of Fine Arts has found its cast for the upcoming theatre production for young audiences, “Hard Boiled: A Nursery Crime” by Tracy Wells. A public performance of the production will be in the Fellers...

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Former Ranger Quarterback to Deliver Fall 2025 Commencement Address

November 14, 2025

Northwestern Oklahoma State University alumnus Thad Dilbeck will deliver the commencement address at his alma mater during the University’s fall commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2:30 p.m. in Percefull Fieldhouse.

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Explore Opportunities to Return to College During Northwestern’s Reach Higher: RECONNECT Event

November 14, 2025

Oklahomans who have successfully completed some college coursework, but have not yet finished a college degree will have the unique opportunity to submit college admission applications, receive advisement and financial aid counseling, and...

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Northwestern to Close for Thanksgiving Break; Return Dec. 1

November 12, 2025

Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s locations in Alva, Enid and Woodward will close for Thanksgiving break Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 26-28.

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Northwestern Cast to Bring Nursery Rhymes to Life in ‘Hard Boiled: A Nursery Crime’ Nov. 22

November 11, 2025

Children of all ages, plus adults, are welcome to attend the public performance of the next Northwestern Oklahoma State University theatre production for young audiences, “Hard Boiled: A Nursery Crime” by Tracy Wells.

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Northwestern-Enid Awarded TSET Built Environment Grant to Enhance Safety, Health

November 11, 2025

Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Enid campus has been awarded a Built Environment Grant from the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) to fund the Enid Campus Recreation Area project. The $25,000 grant is matched by an additional $25,000...

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