Weatherford, OK – Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) celebrated the achievements of 147 students on Sunday, Feb. 23, at the 2024–25 Distinguished Student Award Ceremony.

This honor recognizes students who have excelled academically, demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities, and made meaningful contributions to their communities. Undergraduate students are eligible for this award if their grade point average is in the top 20 percent of seniors within each college. Graduate students are eligible to be selected if they have completed 15 graduate hours at SWOSU, are currently enrolled, and have an “A” average in at least 15 credit hours. Campus nominating committees select students from the lists of eligible students as the embodiment of the dedication and success that defines SWOSU.

The Distinguished Student Award is one of SWOSU’s highest honors, and the event provides an opportunity for the students’ accomplishments to be recognized.

A searchable Excel file organized by state, hometown, major, and last name can be downloaded here: 2024–25 SWOSU Distinguished Student Award.xlsx. Navigate between the different lists by selecting the tabs at the bottom of the Excel sheet.

About Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) was founded in 1901 and offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs across three locations in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon. The university serves over 5,000 scholars and prides itself on affordability, small class sizes, and over 200 faculty and staff committed to helping students achieve their academic and personal goals.