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Connors State College Names Steve Moore Men’s and Women’s Head Soccer Coach
WARNER, Okla. — Connors State College is pleased to announce the hiring of Steve Moore as the new Head Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach. Moore brings more than 20 years of collegiate coaching and recruiting experience to Connors State College. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer for The Florida Soccer School, overseeing camps,…
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Connors State College Names Cody Hastings Head Men’s Basketball Coach
WARNER, Okla. — Connors State College is pleased to welcome Cody Hastings as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Hastings comes to Connors State College after seven years at ASU Mid-South, including the last three as head coach of the Greyhounds. During the 2025-26 season, he led the program to a 27-8 record, Region 2…
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Inaugural Coach Adam Skolnick Resigns to Join Michigan Jaguars
Coach Adam Skolnick has resigned from his role as Head Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach at Connors State College effective next week to join MLS Next and Girls Academy club Michigan Jaguars. Skolnick began the programs in Spring 2023 with the recruitment of 40 athletes to start competition in Fall 2023. In his first season,…
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Connors State College to Begin Search for Men’s Basketball Coach
Connors State College today announced it will begin a nationwide search for its next head men’s basketball coach following Bill Muse’s decision to retire after 34 years at Connors State, effective at the end of the academic year. “We are grateful for Coach Muse’s more than three decades of service and leadership, which have established…
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Connors State College Announces Details For Nurse Pinning & Spring Commencement
Muskogee, Okla. – Connors State College will recognize graduating students during their annual Spring Commencement ceremony on May 8th. The Connors State College’s Nursing Program will also celebrate their Pinning ceremony the same day at 2:00 p.m. at The Nero Fine Arts in Warner. Spring Commencement will follow the Pinning at 7:00 p.m. at Rougher…
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Dr. Steve Rook Appointed New President of Connors State College
Dr. Steve Rook Appointed New President of Connors State College OSU/A&M Board of Regents selects Dr. Rook to lead Connors State College into its next chapter of growth and workforce impact (OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., April 23, 2026) — The OSU/A&M Board of Regents today announced the appointment of Dr. Steve Rook as the next president…
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Connors State Scholar’s Night
Hey Cowboy family, our Scholar’s Honors Night is coming up on April 28th. We will be in the Nero Fine Arts on the Warner campus from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Students make sure and check your CSC E-mail for the invitation to and information about this event. Don’t forget to invite your friends and family. …
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Connors State College NAACP Celebrates Black History with “From Legacy to Leadership” Program
The Connors State College NAACP Freedom Fighters hosted their annual Black History Program on February 19, 2026, at the Dr. Nero Fine Arts Building on the Warner Campus. This year’s program was centered around the theme “From Legacy to Leadership: Uniting the Past and Present to Move Forward in Power.” This event featured several speakers including Reverend Dr. Marlon Coleman, the…
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Fall Honor Roll
Connors State College Announces President’s and Vice President’s Honor Rolls for Fall, 2025 Connors State College is proud to recognize the academic achievements of students who have earned placement on the President’s Honor Roll and Vice President’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2025 semester. The President’s Honor Roll is awarded to students who completed the…
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Search Begins for Next Connors State College President
WARNER, Okla. – The CSC Presidential Search Committee and the A&M Board of Regents have started the process to select the next President of Connors State College. Current CSC President, Dr. Ron Ramming, plans to retire from his position at the end of the 2025 – 2026 academic year. The President serves as the chief academic…
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Innovative Practice Grant
CSC Awarded Teaching & Learning Innovative Practice Grant to Launch eLearning Design Studio WARNER, Okla. – Connors State College has been awarded a $10,000 FY26 Teaching & Learning Innovative Practice Grant from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) to support the development of an eLearning Design Studio aimed at advancing innovative, active, and…
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CSC Statement
Connors State College men’s basketball coach and athletic director Bill Muse will be taking a break from his coaching and athletic director duties for the rest of the season for personal reasons, effective immediately. Two of the other assistant coaches will also take personal leave. CSC women’s basketball coach Jaylen Thompson will assume coaching duties…
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Connors State College Announces Significant $15 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott of Yield Giving
WARNER, Okla. – Connors State College is pleased to announce that it has received a generous gift from MacKenzie Scott of Yield Giving. The $15 million gift is historic for the school, as it is the largest single gift in CSC history. The substantial gift will be managed by the Connors State College Development Foundation,…
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Connors State College Bi-Annual Bull Test Sale Concludes with Outstanding Results
WARNER, Okla. – The Connors State College – Division of Agriculture recently held its biannual FallBull Test Sale on December 4th, 2025, showcasing a diverse selection ofAngus, Simmental, Sim Angus, Balancer, Hereford, and Charolais bulls. As always, each bull had beenperformance-tested, guaranteeing buyers high-quality stock that are ready to get to work. In total, forty-four…
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Athletic Game Cancellations
Out of respect for the team and Ethan’s family, we have made the difficult decision to cancel men’s basketball games for remainder of December. We will take this time to ensure everyone has the support they need. In January, our team will take the court again and we will dedicate the remainder of the season…
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Statement from Connors State College
The Connors State College Cowboy family today is mourning the tragic loss of Ethan Dietz, a CSC sophomore who passed away this morning after sustaining an injury during a men’s basketball game on Saturday. “Ethan Dietz was the kind of player a coach always hopes for,” CSC Athletic Director and Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bill…
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Warner Native Koulter Drake Qualifies for NJCAA National Cross Country Meet
WARNER, Okla. – Connors State College freshman Koulter Drake has punched his ticket to the NJCAA Division I Cross Country National Championships following an impressive fourth-place finish at the Region II Meet in Bentonville, Arkansas. Drake, a Warner High School graduate, crossed the finish line with a time of 27:32 in the 8k race, maintaining…
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Connors State College President Ronald Ramming Announces Retirement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (WARNER, Okla., Sept. 12, 2025) – After nearly a decade of dedicated leadership, Connors State College (CSC) President Ronald S. Ramming announced Friday he will retire at the end of the academic year. Dr. Ramming, a 1985 alumnus of Connors State College, returned to his alma mater in 1990 to join the…
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Connors State College Generates $106 Million Economic Impact for Oklahoma
WARNER, OK – A recent, comprehensive economic impact study reveals that Connors State College serves as a powerful economic engine for Oklahoma, generating $106.22 million in total economic output while supporting 1,130 jobs and $47.81 million in wages throughout the state during fiscal year 2024. The study, conducted by the Economics Center, demonstrates the college’s…
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Cowgirl Basketball Builds Momentum Heading Into Postseason
by Taylor Moore (Sophomore – Owasso) Going into the 2024-2025 basketball season, expectations were set low, with a new coaching staff and a team of almost all new faces. Challenges began to arise before region play had even taken off, with a small roster and injuries happening in preseason, the team turned to picking up…
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Connors State College NAACP Celebrates Black History with “Triple Six Eight” Program
The Connors State College NAACP Freedom Fighters hosted their annual Black History Program on February 25, 2025, at the Dr. Nero Fine Arts Building on the Warner Campus. This year’s program centered around the theme “Diversity in Love & Unity; The Triple Six Eight.” The event featured several speakers including Angie Lane, Director of the…
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Connors State Preserves Its History With Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant
Thanks to the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant, Connors State College is beginning a journey to digitally archive its past and capture the voices of those who shaped its story. The Connors State College Development Foundation recently secured this prestigious grant for the college’s Ogdon Family Museum. Their project, aptly titled “Building Futures: Remembering the Past,”…
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Connors State College Continues Enrollment Growth
WARNER, Oklahoma – Connors State College has reported an increase in enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester, continuing a trend of growth over the past three years. CSC has seen a remarkable 21.7% increase in overall enrollment since 2022, with the current student body numbering 2,133. This represents a 4.5% increase from Fall 2023, demonstrating…
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Local Education, Statewide Impact: How Connors State Graduates Are Impacting Oklahoma’s Workforce
Recent employment data reveals that Connors State College is playing a crucial role in developing and retaining Oklahoma’s workforce, while also significantly enhancing the earning potential of its graduates. According to the 2022 Employment Outcomes Report, an impressive 93.6% of Oklahoma resident Connors State graduates were employed in the state one year after graduation. Even…
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ABCA Awards Cowboys Baseball 2023-2024 Team Academic Excellence Award
– WARNER, Oklahoma – Connors State baseball has been awarded the Team Academic Excellence Award by the American Baseball Coaches Association. This award is given to both high school and college programs across the country to recognize them based on their academic success. Criteria for the ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award include: The American Baseball…
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Connors State’s Collegiate Cattlewomen Look to Build off Strong First Year
– WARNER, Oklahoma – At Connors State College, a new group of young women are making waves in the beef industry. The Connors State Collegiate Cattlewomen, a chapter of the Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlewomen (OCW), has completed its inaugural year with impressive growth and a clear vision for the future. The Connors State Oklahoma Collegiate CattleWomen…
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Connors State Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA All-Academic Honors
WARNER, Oklahoma – Connors State College is proud to announce that 26 of its student-athletes have been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Academic Teams for the 2023-24 academic year. This recognition highlights the exceptional dedication of Connors State students to both their athletic pursuits and academic excellence. The NJCAA All-Academic Teams…
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Connors State’s Twine Palmer Selected in MLB Draft by Houston Astros
WARNER, Oklahoma – Connors State College is proud to announce that freshman pitcher Twine Palmer has been selected by the Houston Astros in the 19th round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Palmer, a standout right-handed pitcher for the Cowboys, played a crucial role in the team’s impressive 51-9 record this past season. In…
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CSC Launches Meats Judging Team, Hires National Champion as Program’s First Head Coach
WARNER, Oklahoma – Connors State College is proud to announce the establishment of its first-ever Meats Judging team, set to begin competition in the 2024-2025 academic year. To lead this new program, the college has hired McKenzie Sinclair, a former national champion in collegiate meat judging, as the team’s inaugural coach. Sinclair brings a wealth…
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CSC Student-Athlete Twine Palmer Named NJCAA Baseball All-American Honorable Mention
WARNER, OK – The Connors State Cowboys baseball team placed one athlete on the 2024 NJCAA All-American list with pitcher Twine Palmer named as an honorable mention. The NJCAA announced the Division 1 All-American list on Monday, June 10th. All-America selections are made by the NJCAA Division I Baseball Committee. Palmer, a freshman from McAlester,…
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CSC Student-Athlete Madison Needham Named CSCA STUNT All-American Honorable Mention
WARNER, OK – The Connors State College STUNT team placed one athlete on the 2024 College STUNT All-American Team, in their third season of existence. Madison Needham was named a All-American Honorable Mention by the College Stunt Coaches Association earlier this month. Needam, a sophomore from Stigler, was an integral part of the jumps and…
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Connors State College Announces Details For Nurse Pinning & Spring Commencement
Muskogee, Okla. – Connors State College will recognize graduating students during their annual Spring Commencement ceremony on May 10th. The Connors State College’s Nursing Program will also celebrate their Pinning ceremony the same day at 2:00 p.m. at Rougher Village in Muskogee. Spring Commencement will follow the Pinning at 7:00 p.m. Guests are welcome. Students…
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Connors State and NEO to Play Inaugural A&M Classic at ONEOK Field
Tulsa, Oklahoma – Connors State College and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M are proud to announce that this April, their respective baseball teams face off at ONEOK Field in the inaugural A&M Classic. The game will take place on Wednesday, April 3, at 6 pm in Tulsa’s historic Greenwood District. The A&M Classic is expected to be…
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Connors State Announces 2nd 8-Weeks Courses Now Available for Spring 2024
Connors State College is happy to announce the courses available to students throughout the 2nd 8-weeks of the semester. The following classes are available: Subject Course Location Credit Class title AGED 2011 WAR 1 Topics & Issues In Ag Education BIOL 1324 ONL 4 Anatomy & Physiology II CHDV 1113 ONL 3 Professional Preparation I…
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Connors State College Announces Vice-President’s Honor Roll For Fall 2023 Semester
WARNER, Oklahoma – Connors State College is pleased to announce the following students met the criteria to be named to the Vice-President’s Honor Roll for the 2023 Fall semester. To be eligible, students must have completed at least 12 hours of undergraduate classes with a 3.5 grade point average and no grades below a B. Those…
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Connors State College Announces President’s Honor Roll For Fall 2023 Semester
WARNER, Oklahoma – Connors State College is pleased to announce the following students met the criteria to be named to the President’s Honor Roll for the 2023 Fall semester. To be eligible, students must have completed at least 12 hours of undergraduate classes with a 4.0 grade point average and no grades below a B. Those…
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Connors State College to Dedicate Fine Arts Center in Honor of Dr. Donnie Nero
Connors State College proudly announces the upcoming dedication ceremony for the renaming of its Fine Arts Center in honor of Dr. Donnie Nero, the esteemed fifteenth president of the college. The event is scheduled to take place on February 23, 2024, and will mark a historic moment in recognition of Dr. Nero’s groundbreaking contributions to…
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Connors State College Admits First Class of Classrooms to Clinicals Students
Connors State College is proud to announce the acceptance of 44 high-achieving applicants from 24 different high schools for its groundbreaking “Classroom to Clinicals” program. The program, set to commence in Fall 2024, will provide a unique opportunity for high school juniors to embark on a rewarding journey towards a nursing career. The program has…
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Higher Education Chancellor Presents Plan to Meet Oklahoma’s Workforce Needs
Increasing degree completion to strengthen Oklahoma’s workforce pipeline in education, healthcare, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields continues to be the state system of higher education’s primary objective. That was the message delivered by Chancellor Allison D. Garrett as she presented the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education’s 2024 legislative agenda and FY25…
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2024-25 FAFSA Now Available to Oklahoma Students
JANUARY 8, 2024 Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your gateway to access federal financial aid, including grants, scholarships, and work-study programs. If you are a high school senior or college student, it is important to submit your 2024-25 FAFSA as soon as possible. The FAFSA is used to determine how…
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Connors State Community Celebrates Release of Robbie Robertson’s Book, The Seven Anomaly
In the face of adversity and change, people often find unique and unexpected ways to express themselves and chase their dreams. One such inspiring story is that of Robert Robinson, who, under the pen name Robert Devon, transformed his life during the COVID-19 pandemic by venturing into the world of writing. Despite working full-time in…
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Connors State College to Host Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Induction & Reception
WARNER,OK – Connors State College has a long and proud athletic history. From beginning in Oklahoma just after statehood and traveling in wagons to away games, to winning national championships in more recent years, the story of Connors Athletics is one of achievement. To honor those achievements, Connors State College will induct a new class…
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Connors State College and Eastern Oklahoma State College Awarded nearly $4 Million Collaborative Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions Grant
WARNER AND WILBURTON, Okla. (October 11, 2023) – Connors State College (CSC) and Eastern Oklahoma State College (EOSC) have been awarded a nearly $4 million federal grant to provide increased support for academic success, career preparation and mental health counseling for students at both campuses. The five-year grant is funded by the Native American-Serving Nontribal…
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Connors State Softball Names McKennah Sikes New Assistant Coach
WARNER, OK – Connors State College is thrilled to announce the appointment of Coach McKennah Sikes as the new Assistant Coach for the Cowgirls Softball Program for the upcoming academic year. Coach Sikes, a highly accomplished former high school, NJCAA, and NCAA DII softball athlete, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the team.…
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CSC Student-Athletes Named to NJCAA Academic All-America Teams – Correction to Honoree List
WARNER, OK – Connors State College is proud to announce that several outstanding student-athletes from our institution have earned prestigious NJCAA Academic All-America Team Honors for their exceptional academic achievements during the 2023 season. However, due to an unfortunate error, these individuals were inadvertently omitted from the original list of honorees. The NJCAA Academic All-America…
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CSC Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA All-America Honors
WARNER, OKLA. – Connors State College is proud to announce that four of its student-athletes have been named to NJCAA All-America teams for the 2022-2023 year. Brady Cerkownyk, of Connors State baseball, has been named an NJCAA First Team All-America selection. Drafted this year by the MLB’s Detroit Tigers, this award caps off a stellar…
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18 Connors State College Student-Athletes Named to NJCAA Academic All-America Teams
July 17, 2023 WARNER, OKLA. – Connors State College is proud to announce that 13 of its student-athletes have been named a part of this year’s National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Academic All-America teams. This recognition highlights both their academic achievements and athletic abilities. The NJCAA Academic All-America program acknowledges student-athletes who excel in…
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Connors State Baseball’s Brady Cerkownyk Hears Name Called in 2023 MLB Draft
Brady Cerkownyk, of Connors State baseball, has been chosen by the Detroit Tigers with the 440th overall selection in the 15th round of the 2023 MLB Draft. In his time in Warner, Brady Cerkownyk has been remarkable for the Cowboys. He excelled in 55 games, finishing second in the nation in batting average (.470), second…
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Connors State College Celebrates Nursing Program’s Largest-Ever Graduating Class
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – Connors State College proudly announces the pinning of its Nursing Program’s largest-ever graduating class. With 67 talented graduates, this milestone achievement signifies the college’s commitment to producing highly skilled healthcare professionals and addressing the nursing shortage in Northeast Oklahoma. Connors State College’s Nursing Program has a long-standing reputation for excellence in nursing…
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Connors State College Announces Spring Commencement & Nurse Pinning Details
Muskogee, Okla. – Connors State College will recognize graduating students during their annual Spring Commencement ceremony on May 12th. The Connors State College’s Nursing Program will also celebrate their Pinning ceremony the same day at 2:00 p.m. at Rougher Village in Muskogee. Spring Commencement will follow the Pinning at 7:00 p.m. Guests are welcome. Students…
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Connors State College Names Chris McBeath Vice President of Academic Affairs
Warner, Okla. – Connors State College announces Mr. Chris McBeath as the institution’s new Vice President of Academic Affairs. He will assume the role on July 1, 2023. The current Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Gregory Gardner, will aide McBeath in his transition before returning to retirement. McBeath has two bachelor’s degrees with…
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Connors State eSport Athlete to Compete in Mario Kart National Championship
WARNER, Okla. – In only their first year of competition, the Connors State eSports team has had an athlete reach the National Championship match of an NJCAAe-recognized game. Donovan Cox (Houston, TX), is a sophomore on the eSports team and currently competes in several games including Vallorant, Rocket League, and Mario Kart. And it is…
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Connors State Community Volunteers For Annual Azalea Cleanup in Muskogee
MUSKOGEE, Oklahoma – Muskogee recently held their annual Azalea Cleanup event to prepare for the upcoming spring season. The event aimed to improve the appearance of the city by removing dead leaves and branches from the azalea bushes that line the streets and public spaces. Azaleas are popular ornamental plants that are known for their…
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CSC Shotgun Sports Win 2023 ACUI HOA Division IV National Championship
(March 19-25) SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The Association of College Unions International (ACUI) is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting campus community through its programs and services. ACUI has historically offered sports not previously administered by the NJCAA or other organizations. With 50 years of competitive shotgun sports history at ACUI, the program has…
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Former Cowboy, Jared Young, Represents Canada in the 2023 World Baseball Classic
Jared Young is a Canadian professional baseball player who currently plays as an infielder in the Chicago Cubs organization. Young began his college baseball career at Minot State University, where he earned All-Region honors, before transferring to Connors in 2016. With the Cowboys, Young would hit .480 with 11 home runs and drive in over…
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Spring 2023 2nd 8-Week Courses Now Available
WARNER/MUSKOGEE, Oklahoma – Connors State College has announced that enrollment for this session’s 2nd 8-week courses is now available. For additional information regarding enrollment or advisement, please contact our Office of Admissions, Advisement & Recruitment for additional information and to see the availability of each class. Classes are listed in the following format: Subject, Course…
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Connors State College Announces President’s Honor Roll For Fall 2022 Semester
WARNER, Oklahoma – Connors State College is pleased to announce the following students met the criteria to be named to the President’s Honor Roll for the 2022 Fall semester. To be eligible, students must have completed at least 12 hours of undergraduate classes with a 4.0 grade point average and no grades below a B. …
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Connors State College Announces Vice-President’s Honor Roll For Fall 2022 Semester
WARNER, Oklahoma – Connors State College is pleased to announce the following students met the criteria to be named to the Vice-President’s Honor Roll for the 2022 Fall semester. To be eligible, students must have completed at least 12 hours of undergraduate classes with a 3.5 grade point average and no grades below a B. …
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Bobby Foreman Named Permanent Head Coach of Connors State Softball
Warner, OK – Bobby Forman has been named the permanent Head Coach of the Connors State College softball team. Coach Foreman is a familiar face at Connors State, where he has served as the assistant coach of the baseball program for over 20 years. In his time with CSC, Coach Foreman has been a part…
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Connors State Archery Competes in Gellco Bow-Hunter Class Competition
FORT SMITH, Arkansas – The Connors State Archery team competed in the Gellco Bow-Hunter competition in Fort Smith, Arkansas over the weekend. This competition is one that the team has especially looked forward to this year. Assistant Coach Johnny King added, “This Challenge is one our Archery Team is determined to compete in with the…
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Softball: Coach Foreman Named Interim Head Coach
Warner, OK (8/15) – Connors State College was informed last night that Coach Bryan Howard has accepted a position elsewhere and will not be returning to coach the Cowgirls in 2023. Today the college has announced that Coach Bobby Foreman will serve as the Interim Head Coach of Connors State Softball until a permanent decision…