Southwestern Oregon Community College is a
public
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community college
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in
Coos Bay, Oregon
Coos Bay ( Coos language: Atsixiis) is a city located in Coos County, Oregon, United States, where the Coos River enters Coos Bay on the Pacific Ocean. The city borders the city of North Bend, and together they are often referred to as one en ...
. It is Oregon's 2nd oldest community college, founded in 1961.
History
Founded in 1961, the college originally served
Coos County and western
Douglas County. In 1995,
Curry County joined the district.
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Notable alumni
*Doron Perkins
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- professional basketball player, 2009 Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP
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See also
* List of Oregon community colleges
This is a list of colleges and universities in the U.S. state of Oregon. Seven public universities, overseen by the Oregon Office of University Coordination, are operated by boards appointed by the governor, and seventeen community colleges are ...
References
Further reading
* - Shows the college's service area
External links
Official website
Community colleges in Oregon
Education in Curry County, Oregon
Coos Bay, Oregon
Universities and colleges accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Education in Coos County, Oregon
Education in Douglas County, Oregon
Buildings and structures in Coos County, Oregon
1961 establishments in Oregon
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