Northwestern Oklahoma State University

10/07/2026

Join us tonight for a Night at the Museum in the Museum of Natural History in Jesse Dunn!

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Due to the chemicals used in preserving the museum artifacts, all snacks and drinks must be kept in the hallway around the snack booth and Photo Booth area. The SGA Executive Board and the Museum Director have agreed on this to ensure the safety of students and maintain the integrity of the artifacts.

We hope to see you tonight!

10/06/2026

Homecoming events kicked off at Monday evening with a Tailgate Cookout and Co****le, complete with cheerleaders, band, players and fans!
Lots of fun Homecoming events are happening all week!
Tonight from 6-8 p.m. on the second floor of the Student Center, bring something to paint on - clothes, canvas, jeans, etc. SGA is providing the paint!

10/06/2026

Strongmen. Pirates. Rock stars. A dog in a lion's mane. 🦁🏴‍☠️🎸

If your group can dream it, it can roll down Downtown Alva Square. Float entries for the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Homecoming Parade are due by noon Wednesday, Oct. 7.

This year's theme is "Red, White & Rowdy," so bring the stars, the stripes and the Ranger spirit. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.

Every float that competes in judging gets a $200 incentive. Then it's time to go for the prizes:
🥇 1st place – $200
🥈 2nd place – $150
🥉 3rd place – $100
🏆 President's Award – $100 for best overall float
🤠 Alumni Award – $100 for exceptional display of Ranger Spirit

Campus organizations, commercial businesses and off-campus nonprofits can all enter. Entry forms, float rules and Float Building 101 are on the homecoming page. Questions? Contact Float Chair Dr. Shannon Leaper at [email protected].

Ride, Rangers, Ride!

10/06/2026

Alumni Band Members: Who's coming to play in the band on Saturday?

Were you a member of the Northwestern Band? We’d love to have you back for the Homecoming Alumni Band on Oct. 10!

Register by Oct. 1 to receive a free Homecoming T-shirt. Kickoff is at 3:00 p.m. We can't wait to have you back on campus.

Register here: https://ournorthwestern.org/get-involved/events-programs/homecoming

10/05/2026

Red, White & Rowdy Homecoming Week kicks off with a salute. Northwestern is proud to be recognized with the Pro Patria Award, ESGR's highest state-level honor, for supporting employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

10/05/2026

Happy Homecoming Week, Rangers!

You’re invited to join us at the Alumni Tent this Saturday. We’ll be located across from the Rialto, serving free coffee and donuts in the morning, followed by the $6 lunch after the parade. We’ll also have new Ranger merchandise available for purchase, so be sure to stop by and check it out!

Don’t forget to come see us at the football game as we cheer on our Rangers! 🏈

10/05/2026

“Marketing” is the theme for the annual Entrepreneur Seminar Nov. 5-6 on the Enid campus. The seminar is free and open to the public. For a fee, students may enroll for three hours of college credit.

Organized by Dr. Jerry Gustafson, professor of business, the two-day seminar is designed for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, marketing and professional development.

The seminar encourages participants to consider the role of entrepreneurs in a free society and to learn about entrepreneurs’ attributes and motivations for developing innovations and taking risks in their businesses. Attendees will hear from several business leaders sharing real-world insights from their professional experiences.

More info is available at the News Archive link in our Linktree.

10/05/2026

Seventeen high school seniors from across Oklahoma and Kansas will compete in the 74th annual Miss Cinderella Pageant during Northwestern Oklahoma State University's "Red, White & Rowdy" Homecoming.

The Miss Cinderella Talent Show is Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m. The pageant is Friday, Oct. 9, at 8 p.m. Both are in Fellers Family Auditorium in Herod Hall in Alva.

Miss Northwestern Oklahoma State University 2026 Abbey Elam will emcee.

Every contestant receives a $2,000 tuition scholarship for her freshman year at Northwestern-Alva. The winner receives eight semesters of tuition and a one-year room waiver.

Admission is free with a $10 2026 Homecoming Button. Otherwise it's $10 per night for adults and $5 for Northwestern students with a valid ID.

10/05/2026