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.
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...
Burlington High School Advances to BEST Regional Robotics Championship for Fifth Straight Year
November 5, 2025
Burlington High School captured first place in the BEST Award category during the Heartland BEST robotics competition Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Alva campus, marking its fifth consecutive win and advancement to the...
Elam Crowned Miss Northwestern 2026; Thomason Takes Home Teen Title
November 2, 2025
Abbey Elam of Shattuck was named Miss Northwestern Oklahoma State University 2026 during the annual Miss Northwestern competition on Sunday, Nov. 2. Lauren Thomason of Burlington was crowned Miss Northwestern’s Teen 2026.
Northwestern Food Drive Contest for Campus Cabinet Established as Day of Kindness Project
October 31, 2025
In association with the Nov. 14 Day of Kindness in Northwest Oklahoma event that Northwestern Oklahoma State University and area communities participate in, a project to benefit the university’s Campus Cabinet Food Pantries in Alva, Enid and Woodward...
Northwestern’s Inaugural Red Dirt Review High School Art Contest Accepting Entries Until Nov. 10, Exhibition Dec. 1-12
October 30, 2025
The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Visual Arts program invites regional high school artists to enter the inaugural Red Dirt Review High School Art Contest at the Alva campus. Public, private and homeschooled students in grades 9-12 may submit...
High School Seniors Invited to Northwestern’s Ranger Preview Nov. 8; $600 Scholarship Given Just for Attending
October 30, 2025
Northwestern Oklahoma State University invites high school seniors to explore campus life, learn more about the university and earn a $600 scholarship all by attending Ranger Preview on Saturday, Nov. 8, on the Alva campus. Check-in will begin at...
Northwestern Having Annual Robotics Competition November 1 in Percefull Fieldhouse
October 29, 2025
Eight teams will be competing in the 23rd annual Heartland BEST Robotics competition at Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Alva campus on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in Percefull Fieldhouse. The high schools and middle schools...
Social Work Club Playing Host to Dignity Drive through November 15
October 29, 2025
The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Social Workers Association of Tomorrow (SWAT) club is playing host to its annual “Compassion in Action Dignity Drive” to collect essential household and hygiene items through Nov. 15. Donations of hygiene ...