SWOSU Hosts Visit from Senator Kirt, Representative Munson

(From left to right) Oklahoma State Senator Julia Kirt, SWOSU Vice President for Administration & Finance Lori Boyd, Oklahoma State Representative Cyndi Munson, SWOSU President Diana Lovell, and SWOSU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Joel Kendall.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) recently hosted Oklahoma State Senator Julia Kirt (Senate District 30) and Oklahoma State Representative Cyndi Munson (House District 85) for a visit at SWOSU's main location in Weatherford.

Kirt and Munson were briefed by SWOSU President Dr. Diana R. Lovell regarding SWOSU's aerospace and defense workforce development initiatives along with the institution's extensive course offerings in critical healthcare occupations. The legislators were also given a tour of the construction site for SWOSU's Jerry & Margaret Hodge Center for Pharmacy & Rural Health (Hodge Center) by SWOSU Vice President for Administration & Finance Ms. Lori Boyd and SWOSU Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Joel Kendall.

President Diana Lovell (left) with Oklahoma State Senator Julia Kirt (center) and Oklahoma State Representative Cyndi Munson.

"The Hodge Center project has been made possible in part thanks to Senator Kirt and Representative Munson's strong support during the Joint Committee on Pandemic Relief's distribution of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding," said Lovell. "We are always delighted to welcome our legislators to the SWOSU Hilltop and we thank Senator Kirt and Representative Munson for their continued support of and involvement in our efforts to deliver an accessible, affordable program of instruction and training to Oklahomans."

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About Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Since 1901, Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has proudly stood on the hilltop in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Offering over 100 affordable undergraduate and graduate programs across three locations in Weatherford, Sayre, and Yukon, SWOSU provides a diverse range of academic opportunities with high-quality education to its students. The university boasts a vibrant community of over 5,000 scholars and over 200 dedicated faculty and staff. With strong academic programs and a commitment to excellence, SWOSU continues to be a top choice for students seeking a quality education.