Western Oklahoma State College

06/01/2026

Summer classes are officially underway!

The Summer 2026 semester runs from June 1 through July 27, and there's no better time to get started on your coursework.

Be sure to log in to Canvas today to access your classes, review your syllabus, and stay on track for a successful semester.

Let's make it a great summer, Pioneers!

05/28/2026

Congratulations to seven of our Western nursing students selected as 2026 Nurse Interns at Jackson County Memorial Hospital!

We’re so proud to see our future nurses gaining hands-on experience and making a difference right here in our community. Way to represent, Pioneers!

Welcome the 2026 Nurse Interns!
These students are beginning an important stage in their nursing careers and will be working alongside our staff to gain valuable clinical experience, strengthen their skills, and learn more about compassionate patient care. These interns will spend 8 weeks in select departments prior to graduating from RN school next May.
Back row: Ry’Leigh Pennington- Women’s Center/SDS, BayLee Haynes- SDS/ICU, Linsey Moreau- 4North/ER, Logan Melvin- ER/OR, and Aspyn Bass- 3North/Women’s Center.
Front row: Stephanie Penkunis- Women’s Center/SDS, Francis Tapia- SDS/4North, Alisen Bristow- ICU/ Women’s Center, and Emily Robertson- ER/3North.

05/28/2026

Congratulations to the Western students who earned a spot on the Spring 2025 President’s and Vice President’s Honor Rolls! We are proud of your hard work, dedication, and academic achievement.

To be eligible for this honor, students must be enrolled in at least 12 college credit hours during the spring semester and earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the Vice President’s Honor Roll or a perfect 4.0 GPA for the President’s Honor Roll.

05/27/2026

Good luck, Joel! Your Pioneer Family will be cheering for you!

Good luck to Joel Evans as he competes at the Buster Record National Finals in Abilene, Texas, on May 30! Your Pioneer family is cheering you on every step of the way.

05/27/2026

Mark your calendars and help us celebrate Western’s Centennial on June 17!
Don’t have a Centennial shirt yet? Be sure to place your order by June 3 to get yours in time for the celebration!

Join us on Wednesday, June 17, as we celebrate 100 years of Western Oklahoma State College by wearing your Centennial T-Shirt!

Whether you’re an alum, student, employee, or community supporter, we want to see your Western spirit!

Post a picture wearing your shirt on our page for a chance to win a prize!

Still need a shirt? Order yours today at wosc.edu/100yearsshirt

Let’s fill Southwest Oklahoma with Pioneer Pride!

05/27/2026

Congratulations to freshman nursing instructor at Western’s Lawton campus Jamie Ferrell, for being selected as the 2026 Teacher of the Year at Western Oklahoma State College.

The entire student body was given the chance to nominate instructors for this award. Those nominations were then given to Student Senate, and a selection was made.

Here are a few of the comments about this year's Teacher of the Year:

“She is an instructor who takes great pride in everything she says, does, and has. There's not a day where we do not learn something new from her."

"She has helped a lot with pushing students to continue with their education and not give up."

"This teacher has been the best teacher I've ever had. She deserves to be teacher of the year because of how well she treats her students, how well she explains all the information, and how she goes above and beyond to make sure we understand. I think she is very deserving of this award because she always puts her students first.

Please help us congratulate Mrs. Jamie Ferrell!

05/26/2026

The 2026 Commencement ceremony photos are now available for purchase!

Celebrate your achievement and relive the memories for years to come.

Visit daybreakpics.com/wosc to view and order your photos today!

05/26/2026

Summer classes begin June 1, and there’s still time to enroll at Western! Get ahead on your degree, catch up on credits, or stay on track for graduation with flexible summer course options.

Contact us today or visit wosc.edu to get started today!

05/22/2026

Western's campus will be closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. We hope you spend the day honoring our nation's heroes with family and friends.

"May we never forget freedom isn't free." —Unknown

05/22/2026

Join the Pioneer family at Western Oklahoma State College!
Be part of a supportive team making a real difference. Great benefits, meaningful work, and a place to belong. Explore our open positions today!
Visit wosc.edu/jobs to view a full list of positions and apply today!