Published February 27, 2025 10:34 am
DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education today awarded four Iowa community colleges nearly $4 million in competitive grants through the state’s Career Academy Incentive Fund. The grants support partnerships between community colleges, schools, industry, and community stakeholders to empower more students with multiple pathways to postsecondary success.
Published February 24, 2025 1:58 pm
Three Southwestern Community College (SWCC) students – Dylan Anson, Jocelyn Burkhalter, and Franklin Pastorino – have been honored as members of the 2025 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society All-Iowa Academic Team. The announcement was made by Community Colleges for Iowa, who officially recognized the students at a banquet held in Des Moines on Feb. 18.
Published February 4, 2025 9:50 am
Southwestern’s annual Transfer Day will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., in room 180 of the Instructional Center.
During Transfer Day, SWCC students and advisors have opportunities to talk with transfer representatives from many four-year colleges and universities all in one place. No matter where students are in the transfer planning process, Transfer Day allows them to do everything from begin searching for a transfer school, to asking those last-minute questions before transfer.
Published February 4, 2025 9:43 am
SWCC TRIO-Student Support Services (SSS) has a number of events coming up in February.
Published February 4, 2025 9:24 am
The summer 2025 schedule of classes and textbook information have been posted on the SWCC website.
Published February 4, 2025 9:05 am
Discover the benefits of Phi Theta Kappa membership at the PTK Open House on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 2 p.m., in the Instructional Center, room 170. The open house format will provide an informative session about member benefits, scholarship opportunities, and more.
Published February 3, 2025 11:37 am
The Southwestern Community College, Practical/Vocational Nursing Program and Associate Degree Nursing Program, are pursuing pre-accreditation candidacy status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037; phone 202.909.2487.
Published January 22, 2025 9:03 am
Beta Eta Nu, Southwestern Community College's (SWCC's) chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, received word recently the chapter achieved 5-star status for 2024.
Published January 15, 2025 1:43 pm
Creston— The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of directors met electronically on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., for their regular monthly board meeting.
Published January 14, 2025 9:43 am
SWCC employees were recognized for their years of service to the college during an all-staff in-service, held on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Pictured, above, is SWCC President Lindsay Stoaks with Kim Oaks, who was recognized for 40 years of service.
