Southwestern Community College
Recent News About Southwestern Community College
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Southwestern’s board of trustees holds May 2022 meeting
The Southwestern Community College (SWCC) board of directors met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., in the Administration Center, board room.
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Auto collision repair/refinish student honored as 2022 SWCC Gordon Bills Auto Body Scholarship recipient
Southwestern Community College (SWCC) auto collision repair/refinish student Grant Van Nostrand of Clarinda was honored as the 2022 SWCC Gordon Bills Auto Body Scholarship recipient during an informal presentation held on Thursday, May 12, at 9 a.m., in the college’s automotive department, located in the SWCC Instructional Center.
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SWCC Phi Theta Kappa holds Spring Induction Ceremony
Beta Eta Nu, SWCC’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) chapter, inducted new members during the 2022 Spring Induction Ceremony held on Thursday, April 21, at 5:30 p.m., in the Instructional Center, room 180.
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Creston Rotary announces 2022-23 SWCC scholarship recipients
The Creston Rotary announced and honored students selected as 2022-23 Southwestern Community College (SWCC) scholarship recipients on Monday, April 25, 2022, at 12 p.m., during a luncheon at A&G Steakhouse in Creston.
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SWCC School for Music Vocations' students receive 2022 DownBeat awards
DownBeat Magazine’s Student Music Awards were announced in the June issue,
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SWCC and University of Iowa announce nursing partnership
Southwestern Community College (SWCC) and the University of Iowa (UI) will be finalizing a new partnership agreement
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New students are encouraged to register for 2022 Experience Southwestern
Students who will be new at SWCC for the fall 2022 semester are invited to attend Experience Southwestern this summer!
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SWCC recognized for commitment to STEM
Southwestern Community College was presented with a flag at a recent Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council meeting in recognition of its ongoing commitment to driving STEM education and awareness in Iowa.
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Saje performing live at SWCC
The quartet will be performing two public concerts at 6 and 8 p.m., on the evening of Friday, April 8, in SWCC's Performing Arts Center.
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2022 marks the 10th Year of a July run/walk fundraiser for the High Lakes Trails!
2022 marks the 10th Year of a July run/walk fundraiser for the High Lakes Trails!!
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Two SWCC students named to 2022 All-Iowa Academic Team
Two Southwestern Community College (SWCC) students, Kaci Abildtrup of Creston, and Thomas Esterhuyse of Western Cape, South Africa, were honored as members of the 2022
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Southwestern students spend day at the Capitol
Southwestern students and employees were at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on Thursday, March 3, 2022, to celebrate Community College Day on the Hill and the Student Legislative Seminar.
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SWCC invites you to celebrate National Agriculture Week
Come celebrate National Agriculture Week with the Southwestern Community College Agriculture Department!
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Scholarship deadline for fall 2022 semester is quickly approaching
Southwestern Community College (SWCC) has a variety of scholarship opportunities available to new and returning students for the 2022-23 academic year.
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2022 Welding Skills Challenge and Industry Career Fair
High school students are invited to compete in a welding competition and explore post-secondary and career opportunities in the welding field.
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A new bike for Tyler
Looking at the calendar, Feb. 17, 2022, is earmarked Random Act of Kindness Day, but a group of five Southwestern Community College (SWCC) students didn’t wait for the holiday, performing an unbelievable and unprompted act of kindness one day ahead, on Wednesday, Feb. 16, for a SWCC worker they see every day when they head to SWCC’s on-campus cafeteria, The Spartan Café.
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Transfer Day 2022 to be held at SWCC
Southwestern’s annual Transfer Day will be held on Wednesday, March 2, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., in the Instructional Center, room 180.
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Iowa’s community colleges add more than $5.5 billion to Iowa’s economy
Today, the Iowa Department of Education and the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees released an Economic Impact report about Iowa’s community colleges by Emsi Burning Glass.
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Southwestern president to receive Phi Theta Kappa Paragon Award
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, February 10, 2022--Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) will recognize 20 college presidents with the Paragon President Award during PTK Catalyst 2022, the society’s annual convention in Denver, Colorado, April 7-9. Southwestern's president, Dr. Marjorie McGuire-Welch, is among the 20 honorees.
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CTE Day at the Iowa State Capitol
Feb. 8, 2022, was Career and Technical Education (CTE) Day at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.