Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Nearly 60% of our students graduate debt-free. Come ride with us at NWOSU. Professors who know your name. Campus life that's vibrant. Hands-on learning from day one. Success lives here. 🔴⚫

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That's a wrap on year 17 of BASIC at Northwestern! These junior counselors spent the week leading and learning alongside student council members from across Oklahoma on the Alva campus.

Our 2026 roster is here🤩 #riderangersride

Are you looking to transfer to a new university? Take a look at #NWOSU, where we offer a great, affordable education! The deadline to apply for a Transfer Student Scholarship is Wed., July 15, so get that application in today! nwosu.edu/apply-for-admi… nwosu.edu/forms/transfer…

Herod Hall Administration Building at #NWOSU-Alva is starting to take on a nice new look thanks to new windows being installed!

Dr. Steve Maier has been named the new vice president for academic affairs at #NWOSU. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Maier! More: bit.ly/4vu8qBo #SuccessLivesHere #OKHigherEdWorks #NWOSU #RRR

Dr. Roxie James is #NWOSU's new Dean of Faculty! With nearly 10 years of service to Northwestern, Dr. James has been a dedicated educator & campus leader. Join us in congratulating Dr. James! More: bit.ly/44RJs45 #SuccessLivesHere #RangerFamily #OKHigherEdWorks

Congrats to Dr. Shawn Holliday, who has been promoted to dean of graduate studies, research and accountability! Read more here - bit.ly/4vpRr3q nwosu.edu/graduate-studi… #RRR #NWOSU

Have a Rowdy (and safe) #America250, Ranger Nation! Happy Independence Day from Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

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NWOSU wrapped up its 2026 Renewable Energy STEM Camp June 14-19, welcoming high school students from across Oklahoma for a week of hands-on learning about wind, solar, battery storage and hydroelectric power — in partnership with @NextEraEnergyR and High Plains Technology Center.

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University has four new academic department chairs effective July 1, 2026 — Cornell, Lancaster, Schroeder and Vaughan are stepping up to lead.

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Abbey Elam, Miss Northwestern 2026, advanced to the top 15 semifinalists at the 2026 Miss Oklahoma Competition in her first year competing. Miss Northwestern's Teen Lauren Thomason and Star Hadleigh Dugger also represented NWOSU throughout the week.

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Five Northwestern Oklahoma State University faculty members attended the 2026 AI Symposium for Oklahoma Educators June 8-10 in Catoosa, joining 300+ educators from across the state for the invitation-only event.

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Donate blood at Northwestern's Red, White & True Blood Drive — Wed., July 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ranger Room. Sponsored by NWOSU Upward Bound in partnership with @OurBloodInst. Free T-shirt + 2 theme park tickets.

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Northwestern Oklahoma State University thanks Jane McDermott of Alva for nine years of service on the @RUSORegents Board of Regents, including three years as board chairman.