Gene Haas Foundation Awards $18,000 to Pioneer Tech Precision Machining Program

Ponca City, OK -The Gene Haas Foundation has awarded an $18,000 grant to Pioneer Technology Center’s (PTC) Precision Machining program. This generous contribution will support student scholarships, industry competitions, and the continued development of workforce skills in CNC machining.The Gene Haas Foundation is dedicated to promoting education in manufacturing technologies, specifically Computer Numerical Control... Read More.

Phillips 66 Supports Pioneer Tech Foundation with Generous Donation

Ponca City, OK --- The Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) Foundation recently received a generous donation from Phillips 66’s Ponca City Refinery, continuing a strong community partnership dedicated to supporting education and workforce development in the region. The donation was presented during a check ceremony held last week at Pioneer Tech.Established in 1997, the Pioneer... Read More.
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Shelley Arrott Named Roastee for the 2025 Pioneer Tech Foundation Dinner and Roast

Ponca City, OK----- The 2025 Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) Foundation Dinner and Roast will take place on April 10, honoring Shelley Arrott, a lifelong educator and dedicated Ponca City community leader. Arrott, known for her outstanding service in public education and her commitment to local organizations, will be the subject of a lighthearted roast... Read More.

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.

Community Health Foundation of Kay County Teen Substance Use Survey

The Community Health Foundation of Kay County is working to create parent educational materials and sessions about teen alcohol, vape, and drug use. To better understand the concerns and needs in our community on these topics, they have created a survey that can be completed by parents and/or concerned community members.Please help them by... Read More.
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Deadline Coming Up For Legacy Regional Foundation Grant Application

The grant application deadline for this year's "Power of the Purse" funding is September 30.According to a press release from the Legacy Regional Community Foundation in Winfield, the Power of the Purse aims to make a difference in the lives of women and children in the community by encouraging community within the circle and... Read More.

Cowley College Foundation Raises $1 million

The Cowley College Foundation secured just over $1 million in charitable gifts during the fiscal year that ended June 30, capping its most successful year ever, according to a news release from the college. The Foundation was founded in 1968.“Almost 300 donors from 20 states made gifts in support of Cowley College,” Foundation President... Read More.

NOC Foundation establishes Judith L. Whitmore nursing scholarship

The Northern Oklahoma College Foundation acknowledges the establishment of the Judith L. Whitmore Nursing Scholarship Fund Whitmore began her nursing career after graduating from Northern Oklahoma College in 1990. After receiving her bachelors and Master's in nursing, Judith began teaching future nurses where her nursing journey began at Northern Oklahoma College on the Enid... Read More.
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NOC Foundation establishes Mom and Pop Allen Scholarship Fund

The Northern Oklahoma College Foundation, Inc. acknowledges the establishment of the Mom and Pops Allen Scholarship Fund. Earl and Roberta Allen served as Directors of Boehme Hall on the Tonkawa campus from 1989-1996. They were affectionately known as Mom and Pops to hundreds of NOC students. Mom and Pops loved each student as their own... Read More.

PTC Practical Nursing students awarded Community Health Foundation scholarships

Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) Practical Nursing (PN) program students were awarded Community Health Foundation scholarships. Pictured left to right Sharilyn Kent, Gabriela Cantu, Destiny Trousdale, Rylee Luis, Reed Alexander, Teesha LeClair, Mackenzie Keeler, all from Ponca City and Tonya Ellison from Fairfax. The Community Health Foundation was formed in 2006. Its mission exists to improve the... Read More.

Arbor Day Foundation Names Ponca City Tree City USA

Ponca City, Oklahoma was named a 2020 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation  in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.Ponca City achieved Tree City USA recognition  by meeting the program's four requirements:  a tree board or department,  a tree care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least... Read More.