NOC Tonkawa hosting greenhouse ribbon cutting, open house

Northern Oklahoma College is hosting a ribbon cutting and open house for a new greenhouse on the Tonkawa campus. The event is set for Wednesday, April 22, from 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. with brief remarks and the ribbon cutting will be at 1 p.m. Tours will be available showcasing the Precision Agriculture and Renewable Energy... Read More.

NOC Band Concert and Play-In-A-Day this week in Tonkawa

The Northern Oklahoma College Division of Fine Arts has two events scheduled this week. On Thursday, April 16, the annual Band Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Heilmann Auditorium inside the Kinzer Performing Arts Center. Admission is free, children under 12 must accompanied by an adult. Then on Saturday, April 18, the Division of... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa hosts Fine Arts auditions April 11

The Northern Oklahoma College Division of Fine Arts is holding auditions and portfolio reviews on Saturday, April 11. Auditions for the 2026-27 school year are held at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at NOC Tonkawa at 10 a.m. For more information or to schedule a private audition, please contact Shannon Varner at [email protected] . Northern Oklahoma... Read More.
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Sosa, Rich named NOC Tonkawa Homecoming king, queen

Pictured are the king, queen, and court.  Front Row (L-R):  Jadison Ackerman, Queen Kailey Rich, Kennedy Zook, Kaidince Calvert.  Back Row (L-R):  Trystyn Estes, King Jose Sosa, Sam Nam, Waleed Khairi.  (photo by Caroline Hillock/NOC). Jose Sosa and Kailey Rich were named Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Homecoming king and queen Monday, March 2, at Foster-Piper... Read More.

Tonkawa Student Pages at OK House

OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Ken Luttrell, R-Ponca City, hosted Elliott Roles, a junior at Tonkawa High School, as a page at the Oklahoma House of Representatives recently. Elliott has been active in both football and track for the past three years, balancing athletics with his academic responsibilities. The Tonkawa Buccaneers football team finished as state... Read More.

Ancestors and Spirit Guides Exhibition on view at NOC Tonkawa

Ancestors and Spirit Guides, featuring 45 paintings by Tulsa artists Sharon Allred and Romney Nesbitt is currently on view in the Eleanor Hays Art Gallery on the Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa campus, according to gallery director Audrey Schmitz. A reception with refreshments is planned for Sunday, Feb. 15 from 5 p.m. -  6:30 p.m. with... Read More.
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Ben Johnson statue unveiled at NOC Tonkawa Feb. 18

A statue for famed actor and rodeo cowboy Ben Johnson will be unveiled on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa. Johnson’s statue, created by sculptor John Dale Free, Sr. and painted by Yatika Starr Fields will be unveiled at the Pickens Learning Commons in the Vineyard Library/Administration Building on Feb. 18, from 12:30... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa hosts piano re-dedication Feb. 15

Northern Oklahoma College and Tonkawa’s extended artistic community are invited to celebrate the rebuilding, return, and re-dedication of NOC’s 9-foot Steinway D concert grand piano during a free concert on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, inside the Dineo Heilmann Auditorium at the Kinzer Performing Arts Center. Local favorite Jerry Steichen and Tulsa native Cathy Venable will... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa offers free basic tax service

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa is providing free basic income tax return preparation for students, NOC employees, and area residents starting Feb. 12 at NOC Tonkawa. Singles or families making less than $75,000 per year qualify for the free service. Trained tax preparers from the NOC Business Division and area volunteers will be available for tax assistance... Read More.
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NOC named Tonkawa Chamber ‘Business of the Year’

Northern Oklahoma College was named Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce “Business of the Year” at the chamber banquet at the Renfro Center Thursday night. President Diana Morris said, “It was incredibly gratifying to see the outstanding work the NOC team does each and every day (and night!) recognized by the Tonkawa Chamber of Commerce.  I try... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa to host Jan. 21 recruiting event

Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa will host a Northern Encounter recruiting event on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Renfro Center, giving prospective students an inside look at life and opportunities at NOC. Designed for high school juniors, seniors, and their guests, Northern Encounter offers an engaging, hands-on experience that showcases... Read More.

NOC to reinstate competitive cheer in Tonkawa, Enid

In the final Northern Oklahoma College Board of Regents meeting of 2025, regents approved the reinstatement of competitive cheer at the Tonkawa and Enid campuses as an NJCAA intercollegiate sport beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. President Diana Morris said the cheer squads will support athletic events, assist with campus and recruiting activities in the... Read More.