Art Center of Tonkawa Award Art Scholarship to NOC Students
The Art Center of Tonkawa began awarding an art scholarship in October 2024 to help provide Northern Oklahoma College Visual Art... Read More.
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University Center Robotics Camps Foster STEM Exploration
The University Center’s LEGO Robotics Camps concluded on Thursday, June 17. For five weeks this summer, the University Center bustled with the activity of 2nd-7th graders engaged in STEM education through LEGO Robotics. Camps included three sessions of WeDo Robotics and one session each of Introductory Robotics, Machines and Mechanisms, and Space Challenge.
Approximately 70... Read More.
Hannah Day Joins Pioneer Technology Center as New Teacher Preparation Instructor
Ponca City, OK ----- Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) is excited to welcome Hannah Day as the new Teacher Preparation Instructor. Day officially began her role on July 1, 2025, following the retirement of long-time instructor Vicki Braden, who served the program with distinction for many years.
Originally from Cushing, Oklahoma, Day is a third-generation educator... Read More.
NOC Wellness Center closed July 7-21
The Wellness Center on the Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa campus will be closed July 7-21.
A new walking track is being installed to elevate user’s fitness experience.
The Wellness Center is free for NOC faculty, staff, and students and costs $20 per month, $60 for six months, and $120 per year for community members. Community members... Read More.
Plan for Level I Trauma Center in Eastern Oklahoma Moves Forward
Legislation formalizes public-private partnership between Saint Francis Health System and OSU Medical Authority
OKLAHOMA CITY - For far too long, northeast Oklahoma has lacked access to a Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients. That is now set to change, thanks to critical legislative action and a landmark partnership between Saint Francis... Read More.
Tyler Busby Named Student of the Year at Pioneer Technology Center
Ponca City, OK --- Pioneer Technology Center (Pioneer Tech) is proud to announce Tyler Busby as its 2024/2025 Student of the Year. An adult student in the Information Technology program, Busby was honored for his exceptional leadership, character, and commitment to academic and personal excellence.
Busby was formally recognized at Graduation Ceremonies on May 20th... Read More.
Thunder hosts free watch parties at Paycom Center for Western Conference finals, free tickets available beginning today
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Thunder is hosting watch parties at the Paycom Center for fans to enjoy a home-court atmosphere during Western Conference finals away games.
Admission to the events is free, however, tickets are required for entry.
Ticks are available herestarting at 3:00 p.m. today, May 21.
Fans can... Read More.
Oklahoma’s Own Zach Bryan buys historic church in Massachusetts for Jack Kerouac Center
LOWELL, Mass. -
A historic Massachusetts church where Jack Kerouac once served as an altar boy — and where his funeral mass was held — is now in the hands of Oklahoma’s Zach Bryan, who’s helping transform the site into a cultural hub.
The former Saint Jean Baptiste Church in Lowell will become the Jack Kerouac... Read More.
Oklahoma County Detention Center employee fired, arrested for manslaughter
UPDATE:
OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Debbie Brinkley's charge has been upgraded from willful neglect to perform duty to second-degree manslaughter.
Brinkley has now been charged with a criminal felony and has been bonded out of jail on a $15,000 bond.
ORIGINAL:
An Oklahoma County Detention Center employee has been fired and arrested following the recent death of an inmate.
The... Read More.
Kinzer Performing Arts Center Auditorium on NOC Tonkawa Campus to be Renamed “Dineo Heilmann Auditorium”
The auditorium of the Kinzer Performing Arts Center will be renamed the “Dineo Heilmann Auditorium” at a dedication ceremony Wednesday, April 23 at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa.
The dedication is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.
Heilmann was an instructor at NOC from 1986-2017, serving as the NOC Fine Arts Division Chair from 1990-2017.
NOC President Diana Morris Watkins... Read More.
‘Beers! Beers! Beers!’ chants well deserved for Oklahoma center after strong start to SEC tourney
By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Oklahoma’s starting center was serenaded with chants of “Beers! Beers! Beers!” from the school’s pep band on Friday as she left the floor following the 10th-ranked Sooners’ 69-65 win over No. 12 Kentucky in the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
Raegan Beers had 20 points and 11... Read More.
Pioneer Technology Center Names February Students of the Month
Evan Mills, a junior from Ponca City and Billy Miller, a junior from Deer Creek-Lamont.
Ponca City, OK -- Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) has announced Billy Miller and Evan Mills as the February Students of the Month, recognizing their dedication, work ethic, and accomplishments in their respective programs.
Evan Mills, a junior from Ponca City, is... Read More.
