NOC Foundation establishes Dr. Floyd and Gayle Dowell Scholarship Fund

The Northern Oklahoma College Foundation, Inc. acknowledges the establishment of the Dr. Floyd and Gayle Dowell Scholarship Fund.  Floyd Dowell has degrees in Agricultural Engineering (A.S. NOC, '81; B.S. OSU '84; M.S. OSU '85; and Ph.D. University of Illinois, 1988) and Gayle Dowell has a B.S. in Mechanical Design Technology (OSU '85).“NOC was a... Read More.

RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz announce changes to prior authorization for health insurance

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Health insurance reform, including more timely access for patients, will roll out early next year, said Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz.Oz announced these reforms, along with Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., at a news conference in Washington, D.C..The changes, which are voluntary, focus on prior authorization,... Read More.
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Dr. Ryan Burkett Graduates from TechCAP Leadership Program

Ponca City - Pioneer Technology Center proudly congratulates Dr. Ryan Burkett, Instructional Director of Trade and Industry Services, on his graduation from the Technology Center Administrator Program (TechCAP). This highly respected leadership initiative is designed to support both current and aspiring leaders within Oklahoma’s CareerTech System. Through TechCAP, participants gain a deeper understanding of... Read More.

OSU Board of Regents Names Dr. James Hess as Interim President After Shrum’s Resignation

STILLWATER, Okla. -Oklahoma State University’s Board of Regents met recently to determine the university’s next steps following President Kayse Shrum’s sudden resignation.One of the first steps was to name Dr. James Hess interim president. Hess currently serves as the Vice Provost for the OSU Center for Health Sciences and as a Professor of Family Medicine... Read More.
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NOC Foundation establishes Dr. Robert “Bob” Matthiesen Memorial Scholarship

Pictured (L-R):  Vice President for Development & Community Relations Sheri Snyder, NOC President Diana Watkins, Ag and Biological Sciences Division Chair Tricia Moore, and Director of Development and Donor Relations Candy Oller.  (photo by Shiloh Martin/Northern Oklahoma College).The Northern Oklahoma College Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the establishment of the Dr. Robert “Bob”... Read More.

OSU Alumni Association names Dr. Ann Caine as President

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, July 26, 2022) — An inductee into the Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences Hall of Fame, Dr. Ann Caine will lead the Oklahoma State University Alumni Association (OSUAA), which represents more than 250,000 OSU alumni.Tuesday's announcement followed a unanimous vote by the OSUAA Board of Directors to hire Dr. Caine.The announcement marks the culmination of a search managed by an executive search firm... Read More.
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Dr. Harris becomes 14th President of NOC

Dr. Clark Harris officially became the 14th President of Northern Oklahoma College on Friday during an Investiture Ceremony in Tonkawa at Foster-Piper Fieldhouse.In his address to NOC faculty, staff, students, dignitaries and guests, Harris encouraged the audience to be proud of NOC.“We need you to be our champions, we need all of you to... Read More.

NOC’s Dr. Nikole Hicks named to Oklahoma Board of Nursing

Dr. Nikole Hicks, Northern Oklahoma College Nursing Division Chair, has been named to the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.The appointment was made by Gov. Kevin Stitt in late August.The Oklahoma Board of Nursing was established to safeguard the public health and welfare of the residents of Oklahoma by ensuring that any person who practices or... Read More.

Dr. Evans addresses NOC graduates

  Retiring Northern Oklahoma College President Dr. Cheryl Evans addressed graduates at both Tonkawa and Enid campuses last Saturday in commencement exercises.   In speaking to students, Evans told students that, “This is the best day of the entire school year, you reached your education goal during one of the most challenging times in modern history during... Read More.