President's Letter

This year has been nothing short of unique. Although COVID-19 has brought many changes and strange situations, we continue to adopt our new normal in our classrooms and are learning how adaptable we can be. Thank you to our community for welcoming our students back to campus and helping us enforce a face covering policy within our campus buildings. We know, without a doubt, that our Ranger Nation always pulls together, and this situation is no different. We are thrilled to have our students back on campus and in our communities. This year, we saw another decrease in state appropriations. With cost increases and an unexpected decrease in enrollment due to the pandemic, we made the tough decision to increase tuition and fees by three percent. While we understand that this affects our students and their families, we trust that these decisions are made to create a university that can continue to support its students, employees and communities. While we hope to see an upward and positive turn in our economy through the next months, we know that we need your support now more than ever.

When you get together with friends, ask them about their great experiences they had at Northwestern.

When you see a college student in the community, thank them for choosing Northwestern. When you talk to a high school student, tell them about the affordable and quality education they will receive at Northwestern.

While we recruit students to campus on a daily basis, we ask that you also reach out to those you know. Telling your Northwestern story gives students hope that their future will be bright, regardless of the issues at the state and national levels.

From all of us at Northwestern, thank you for your continued support and generosity. You are changing lives and creating a better outcome for these students. We have an incredible Ranger family that continues to give charitably of your time, your effort and your resources.

President, Northwestern Oklahoma State University Class of 1976