NOC students were recognized at an Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges event on April 7. Pictured (L-R): Julie Henning, Addyson Durbin, NOC President Diana Morris, Jose Sosa Martinez, Joey Wyrick. (courtesy photo).
NOC scholars recognized at OACC in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma – Four Northern Oklahoma College students were recognized at the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges All-Oklahoma Academic Team and President’s Tuition Waiver Award Ceremony at the State Capitol in Oklahoma City April 7.
Recognized from NOC for the All-Academic Team were Joey Wyrick, Hennessey; Jose Sosa Martinez, Laverne; and Julie Henning, Ponca City; while Addyson Durbin, Tonkawa, received a Tuition Waiver Award.
The All-Oklahoma Academic Team Program provides statewide recognition to outstanding two-year college students.
To be eligible, students must be nominated by their college president to the All-USA Academic Team. Nominees must be eligible to graduate during the 2026 academic year and hold a minimum of a 3.50 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0 on all college-level coursework completed in the past five years.
Oklahoma is one of 39 states participating in the All-USA Academic Team Program. The State Academic Teams were introduced in 1994 to provide scholastic recognition to community college students, while promoting excellence at two-year colleges.
Also, each year Presidents of Oklahoma Community Colleges select deserving students from across the State of Oklahoma to receive a $1,000 tuition waiver, which may be applied to tuition for the upcoming 2026-27 academic school year at $500 per semester.
The President’s nominees are selected for their outstanding academic achievement, their record in the classroom and their leadership ability. Nominees must be a graduating high school senior or attend a community college. Certificates will be presented to all of the tuition waiver students.
Northern Oklahoma College, the state’s first public two-year community college, is a multi-campus, land-grant institution that provides high quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities and services.
NOC serves nearly 3,100 students through the home campus in Tonkawa, branch in Enid, and NOC/OSU Gateway Program in Stillwater. Of these students about 80% receive financial aid and/or scholarships. 75% of NOC students complete their degree with zero debt.
The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers associate degrees in three general areas: Arts, Science and Applied Science; the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs; and the Accreditation Commission for Education and Nursing.
For more information about Northern Oklahoma College please call (580) 628-6208 or visit the NOC website at www.noc.edu.
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