Oklahoma teachers could earn up to $10K in annual stipends

TULSA, Okla. -A new law signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt will change how Oklahoma recognizes and rewards high-performing teachers.House Bill 1412, which takes effect on July 1, 2025, introduces a tiered certification system that offers annual stipends instead of permanent pay raises.The program aims to elevate instructional quality while giving local districts flexibility in determining who... Read More.

Oklahoma inmates earn degrees through nation’s first prison divinity program

SHAWNEE, Okla. -Graduation season has arrived, but one recent commencement in Oklahoma marked a groundbreaking milestone for higher education and rehabilitation behind bars.Through a partnership between Oklahoma Baptist University and the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, more than two dozen incarcerated men earned their Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies. It’s the first four-year, in-prison divinity... Read More.

Po-Hi Wildcats Earn Recognition

Several members of the Po-Hi Wildcats football team have received recognition. Cayson Badley has been named District Offensive Lineman of the Year. Other All-District selections include: • Nate Collins- DL • Devin Zimmerschied- DB • Devon Kills Crow- LB • Brett Haney- TE • Tyson Dewberry- DB All-District Honorable Mention selections include: • Trey Seward • Lane Scholey • Tabron Stanton • Ayden Kreger • Isaac... Read More.
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NOC art students earn honors at Alva art show

Two freshman Northern Oklahoma College art majors took honors at the 2020 Regional Biennial Juried Show at Graceful Arts Center in Alva.    Zoe Oxford, Tonkawa, won Best of Show and 1st Place in Sculpture for her piece titled: Cross Sections of Mo (pictured above). The work is an abstracted self-portrait made with wood and paint and... Read More.

NOC employees earn OCAC awards

Three Northern Oklahoma College employees are receiving Oklahoma Association of Community College (OACC) awards for 2020.   Receiving awards are Sandy Jensen(pictured middle) for Outstanding Support Staff, Jamie Haney(pictured right) for Outstanding Professional Employee, and Tammy Davis(pictured left) for Outstanding Faculty Member.   Jensen is an academic advisor/retention specialist at NOC Enid, Haney is the Director... Read More.

NOC employees earn service awards

Northern Oklahoma College honored each of their employees who met the following service milestones as employees at NOC.   Normally, the employees are honored in May of each year but the ceremony was postponed due to Covid-19.  The ceremony honoring the employees will be held at a later date.   “It is disappointing that we aren’t able to recognize... Read More.
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NOC Tonkawa athletes earn 3.29 GPA for academic year

Athletes at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa earned a 3.29 Grade Point Average for the 2019-20 academic year.   Athletic Director Jeremy Hise recently announced the academic achievement for NOC Tonkawa athletes.   Overall, six athletic programs earned at least a 3.00 GPA.   “A 3.29 is an impressive GPA,” Hise said.  “It is hard to predict where... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa Athletes earn 3.31 GPA for fall semester

 TONKAWA - Northern Oklahoma College Maverick athletes earned a 3.31 GPA for the fall semester, according to NOC Athletic Director Jeremy Hise.   NOC Tonkawa sports include men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, cheer, softball, and baseball.   The highest GPA was earned by women’s soccer with a 3.56 while baseball earned a 3.54. ... Read More.