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SWOSU has proudly presented Carl Birdsong, '83, with the university’s prestigious Presidential Order of Merit.

The SWOSU Alumni Association and the Washita Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) partnered this Fall to honor two outstanding SWOSU graduates with the DAR's prestigious Women in American History Award.

SWOSU proudly recognized longtime benefactor and SWOSU Alumni Association Past President Mike Wilkes, '75, with the prestigious Presidential Order of Merit.

A 24-year-old Weatherford man is in custody after a fatal shooting at a home on Texas Avenue Thursday morning.

Shelter in place orders were lifted Thursday morning in Weatherford after an overnight anhydrous ammonia leak from a tanker truck sent a toxic cloud across parts of the city, forcing evacuations of homes, nursing facilities and businesses.

The SWOSU Computer Club and SWOSU Esports hosted their annual Extra Life lock-in fundraiser, raising $1,000 to support the Oklahoma Children’s Hospital.

Candidates for the Board of Education in Arapaho-Butler, Clinton, Thomas-Fay-Custer and Weatherford Schools Custer County school districts will file Declarations of Candidacy beginning 8 a.m. Monday, December 1 2025.

Weatherford Animal Control Officers are investigating a possible animal cruelty case after multiple cats were found sick or dead in the city, with evidence one may have consumed antifreeze.

A Weatherford woman is facing a felony after a short police pursuit on Saturday, Oct. 18, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Custer County District Court.

The SWOSU Office of Public Relations and Marketing has won three honors in the 21st Annual Davey Awards.

SWOSU continues to expand opportunities for its students through its ongoing partnership with the Consulate of Mexico in Oklahoma City and the Institute for Mexicans Abroad.

The SWOSU annual Miss SWOSU Scholarship Pageant will take place on Saturday, Nov. 15.

An 18-year-old Minnesota man was arrested after a reported purse snatching in Weatherford and a high-speed chase that cut through west Clinton.

An 18-year-old charged in connection with the death of SWOSU freshman Logan Musil told investigators the student died after an accidental fall during a drug-fueled fight, according to a federal search warrant.

Nominations to the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame at SWOSU are now being accepted.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation says an 18-year-old Southwestern Oklahoma State University student reported missing last week has been found deceased, and another 18-year-old has been arrested.

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) is now assisting Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Police in the search for a missing student.

The Southwestern Oklahoma State University Campus Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Logan Musil, an 18-year-old SWOSU student who has been missing since September 12, 2025.

SWOSU has announced the latest generous gift to the Murdock Family Scholarship Fund.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce that Lucille’s Restaurant, Bar, & Hotel will serve as the official Welcome Back Party Sponsor, and Qdoba is the official Homecoming Brunch & Tailgate Sponsor, for SWOSU Homecoming 2025.

Dr. Renan Bosque, Professor in the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences at SWOSU is part of an international research team whose work has been published in Science.

SWOSU has announced the establishment of the Jack Harrel Leadership Scholarship Fund.

SWOSU will host its 2025 Family Day activities on September 27.

SWOSU has enrolled 5,194 students for the Fall 2025 semester, with students taking a combined 58,418 credit hours.

The 2025 Homecoming at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is set for the week of October 25.

The RUSO Board of Regents has announced a temporary change in leadership at SWOSU.

The SWOSU Athletic Auction held Saturday, August 9, was also the stage for a special recognition.

The Department of Nursing at SWOSU in Weatherford will begin accepting applications for the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program on September 1.

The Office of Public Relations & Marketing at SWOSU received five awards from the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association during its annual summer conference.

A Weatherford woman was injured Monday evening in a single-vehicle crash on the eastbound on-ramp to Interstate 40 at mile marker 82.