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Former Ranger Quarterback to Deliver Fall 2025 Commencement Address

November 14, 2025

ĢƵ alumnus Thad Dilbeck will deliver the commencement address at his alma mater during the University’s fall commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2:30 p.m. in Percefull Fieldhouse.

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Explore Opportunities to Return to College During Northwestern’s Reach Higher: RECONNECT Event

November 14, 2025

Oklahomans who have successfully completed some college coursework, but have not yet finished a college degree will have the unique opportunity to submit college admission applications, receive advisement and financial aid counseling, and...

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Northwestern to Close for Thanksgiving Break; Return Dec. 1

November 12, 2025

ĢƵ’s locations in Alva, Enid and Woodward will close for Thanksgiving break Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 26-28.

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Northwestern Cast to Bring Nursery Rhymes to Life in ‘Hard Boiled: A Nursery Crime’ Nov. 22

November 11, 2025

Children of all ages, plus adults, are welcome to attend the public performance of the next ĢƵ theatre production for young audiences, “Hard Boiled: A Nursery Crime” by Tracy Wells.

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Northwestern-Enid Awarded TSET Built Environment Grant to Enhance Safety, Health

November 11, 2025

ĢƵ’s Enid campus has been awarded a Built Environment Grant from the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) to fund the Enid Campus Recreation Area project. The $25,000 grant is matched by an additional $25,000...

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Burlington High School Advances to BEST Regional Robotics Championship for Fifth Straight Year

November 5, 2025

Burlington High School captured first place in the BEST Award category during the Heartland BEST robotics competition Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at ĢƵ’s Alva campus, marking its fifth consecutive win and advancement to the...

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Elam Crowned Miss Northwestern 2026; Thomason Takes Home Teen Title

November 2, 2025

Abbey Elam of Shattuck was named Miss ĢƵ 2026 during the annual Miss Northwestern competition on Sunday, Nov. 2. Lauren Thomason of Burlington was crowned Miss Northwestern’s Teen 2026.

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Northwestern Food Drive Contest for Campus Cabinet Established as Day of Kindness Project

October 31, 2025

In association with the Nov. 14 Day of Kindness in Northwest Oklahoma event that ĢƵ and area communities participate in, a project to benefit the university’s Campus Cabinet Food Pantries in Alva, Enid and Woodward...

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Northwestern’s Inaugural Red Dirt Review High School Art Contest Accepting Entries Until Nov. 10, Exhibition Dec. 1-12

October 30, 2025

The ĢƵ Visual Arts program invites regional high school artists to enter the inaugural Red Dirt Review High School Art Contest at the Alva campus. Public, private and homeschooled students in grades 9-12 may submit...

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High School Seniors Invited to Northwestern’s Ranger Preview Nov. 8; $600 Scholarship Given Just for Attending

October 30, 2025

ĢƵ invites high school seniors to explore campus life, learn more about the university and earn a $600 scholarship all by attending Ranger Preview on Saturday, Nov. 8, on the Alva campus. Check-in will begin at...

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