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NOC Foundation establishes Dr. Robert “Bob” Matthiesen Memorial Scholarship

Pictured (L-R):  Vice President for Development & Community Relations Sheri Snyder, NOC President Diana Watkins, Ag and Biological Sciences Division Chair Tricia Moore, and Director of Development and Donor Relations Candy Oller.  (photo by Shiloh Martin/Northern Oklahoma College).The Northern Oklahoma College Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the establishment of the Dr. Robert “Bob”...

Community Health Foundation of Kay County Teen Substance Use Survey

The Community Health Foundation of Kay County is working to create parent educational materials and sessions about teen alcohol, vape, and drug use. To better understand the concerns and needs in our community on these topics, they have created a survey that can be completed by parents and/or concerned community members.Please help them by...

Deadline Coming Up For Legacy Regional Foundation Grant Application

The grant application deadline for this year's "Power of the Purse" funding is September 30.According to a press release from the Legacy Regional Community Foundation in Winfield, the Power of the Purse aims to make a difference in the lives of women and children in the community by encouraging community within the circle and...

Cowley College Foundation Raises $1 million

The Cowley College Foundation secured just over $1 million in charitable gifts during the fiscal year that ended June 30, capping its most successful year ever, according to a news release from the college. The Foundation was founded in 1968.“Almost 300 donors from 20 states made gifts in support of Cowley College,” Foundation President...

NOC Foundation establishes Judith L. Whitmore nursing scholarship

The Northern Oklahoma College Foundation acknowledges the establishment of the Judith L. Whitmore Nursing Scholarship Fund Whitmore began her nursing career after graduating from Northern Oklahoma College in 1990. After receiving her bachelors and Master's in nursing, Judith began teaching future nurses where her nursing journey began at Northern Oklahoma College on the Enid...

NOC Foundation establishes Mom and Pop Allen Scholarship Fund

The Northern Oklahoma College Foundation, Inc. acknowledges the establishment of the Mom and Pops Allen Scholarship Fund. Earl and Roberta Allen served as Directors of Boehme Hall on the Tonkawa campus from 1989-1996. They were affectionately known as Mom and Pops to hundreds of NOC students. Mom and Pops loved each student as their own...

Arbor Day Foundation Names Ponca City Tree City USA

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 tree care ordinance, an annual...

NOC Foundation recognizes 2020 donors

  The Northern Oklahoma College Foundation held a virtual NOCF Donor’s Banquet recognizing Northern Oklahoma College Foundation donors.   NOCF Executive Director Sheri Snyder said this year’s annual greater gifts drive and employee campaign received nearly $117,000.00 in total contributions and pledges, including $6,400.00 pending in corporate matching pledges.   She added...

NOC Foundation receives donation for new endowed scholarship

The Northern Oklahoma College Foundation has recently received an anonymous donation to establish a new endowed scholarship honoring the Alpha 2 Substance Abuse Treatment Center that was located in Tonkawa.   The treatment center provided much needed resources when individuals were in crisis.  Alpha 2 served individuals in Tonkawa starting in 1978. ...

Community Health Foundation Donates Masks For PreK-7th Grade Students

Kelli Northcutt, Executive Director of Community Health Foundation, presented masks for all Ponca City Public School students in Prekindergarten through 7th grade. They wanted to match the Alliance Health masks donated to 8th through 12th grade students."I received a phone call from Kelli Northcutt explaining the Community Health Foundation would like to donate the...

Kay Electric’s K-UP Foundation Awards To Five Area Groups

Pictured above  Congratulations to the Marland Children’s Home team which is committed to serving children in north-central Oklahoma.  From left:  Interim Director of Family Services Sarah Pickup, Director of Family Services Melissa Pipestem, CEO Jamie Phillips, Director of Development Allyson Broome, Office Manager Rene Shaw and Family Specialist Richard McReynolds.The K-UP Board met on...