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NOC summer, fall enrollment dates announced

Wednesday, March 17

Fall and summer enrollment for Northern Oklahoma College begins March 22 on all three campuses. summer courses begin as early as May 10 and the fall semester begins Aug. 16. NOC will continue to offer multiple course formats for Summer and Fall 2021 with options...

Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Warning Tips

Wednesday, March 17

Severe Thunderstorm WATCH: Be Prepared! Severe thunderstorms are possible in and near the watch area. The watch area is typically large, covering numerous counties or even states, and is issued far in advance of storms developing. This could be your first indication that severe weather is possible. Stay informed and...

NOC Mavs baseball splits two games at Oklahoma Christian

Wednesday, March 17

EDMOND, Oklahoma--The 2nd ranked Mavs, playing their third consecutive doubleheader, split games with Oklahoma Christian JV Tuesday in Edmond. The Mavs (14-4) won Game 1 in extra innings 14-10 and then dropped the nightcap 5-1. In Game 1, the Mavs scored four runs...

NOC Mavs softball sweeps Pratt

Wednesday, March 17

The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs routed Pratt (KS) in two games Tuesday afternoon in Tonkawa. The Mavs (11-7) were 11-2 winners in Game 1 and 6-2 winners in Game 2. In Game 1, Lynsey Ailey was dominant in the circle allowing one run...

Flood advisory for northern Oklahoma early Wednesday

Wednesday, March 17

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Flood Advisory for northwestern Logan County, eastern Garfield County, southern Kay County and Noble County in northern Oklahoma until 6:45 a.m. Wednesday morning.Heavy rain made way through the area during the early morning hours as 2 to 3 inches of...

Arbor Day Foundation Names Ponca City Tree City USA

Tuesday, March 16

Ponca City, Oklahoma was named a 2020 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.Ponca City achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: a tree board or department, a...

No new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Tuesday, 87 deaths documented

Tuesday, March 16

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting no new COVID-19 cases for Tuesday. Oklahoma has seen 432,793 COVID-19 cases overall as 11,401 cases are active. The number of active cases is 464 less than Monday.OSDH documented 87 new deaths on Tuesday as the state's death toll is at...

Mavs split with Connors in Region 2 play

Tuesday, March 16

NOC remained a half game behind Murray in the Region 2 standings with an 89-67 win over Connors Monday night at Foster-Piper Fieldhouse. The Lady Mavs lost in overtime 63-57. Mavs 89, Connors 67 The 10th ranked Mavs (13-1) improved to 8-1 in conference...

2nd ranked Mavs baseball sweeps Pratt

Tuesday, March 16

The Northern Oklahoma College Mavs, now ranked #2 in NJCAA Division 2, swept Pratt (KS) in a doubleheader Monday in Tonkawa 11-10 and 13-6. NOC's record is 13-3. In Game 1, the Mavs blasted out to an early lead then held on to an...

NOC’s Krause reaches coaching milestone

Tuesday, March 16

Northern Oklahoma College women’s basketball coach Greg Krause won his 600th game Saturday in a 77-69 win over Redlands in Tonkawa. Krause is in his 39th season at NOC, he began his coaching career in 1982-83. “I appreciate the opportunity to coach and teach at...

Johnson & Johnson One-Shot Vaccine available at NOC Wednesday

Tuesday, March 16

Northern Oklahoma College has announced that the Kay County Health Department will be providing the Johnson & Johnson one-shot vaccine for Tonkawa Residence Hall students on Wednesday, March 17, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Renfro Center Event Hall.Social distancing and face masks are required. No appointment is necessary.

Xanadu opens Thursday night at NOC

Tuesday, March 16

The Northern Oklahoma College Division of Fine Arts is presenting “Xanadu” March 18-21. The performances, directed by NOC Musical Theatre Instructor Chad Anderson, are in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at NOC Tonkawa. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.