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09/19/2025

SWENext
https://swe.org/outreach/swenext/

SWENext is a free program that allows students ages 5 through 18 to join the SWE engineering and technology community.

The Society of Women Engineers SWENext program inspires creativity and curiosity in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and shows you how a career in STEM can become a reality. You’ll enjoy numerous opportunities throughout the year to learn, network, and connect with peers, role models, and industry professionals. Plus, this diverse, welcoming, pre-college STEM community provides a safe place where you can feel seen, heard, and validated. SWENext is open to all genders.

Cara Cowan Watts
Cara Cowan Watts
Cherokee 411

SWENext is a free program that allows students ages 5 through 18 to join the SWE engineering and technology community.

07/22/2025

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03/14/2025

📢 Attention Cherokee Nation Students! 🎓

The Cherokee Nation Foundation is hosting a FREE virtual ACT prep workshop to help you boost your scores and get college-ready! 📚✨

🗓 Date: March 29
⏰ Time: 12:30 - 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Online

✅ Get access to new ACT test examples
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💡 Students who attended past workshops increased their scores by an average of 4 points, with some jumping up 9 points or more!

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03/13/2025

Regional universities in Oklahoma aiming to lead the nation in affordability | Opinion

Regents at the Regional University System of Oklahoma have implemented a bold initiative with a three-year affordability plan.

03/10/2025

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03/04/2025

🚀 FREE STEM Summer Academies – Applications Now Open! 🧪🔬💻

Middle & high school students, here’s your chance to explore STEM fields on a college campus – for FREE! 🎓✨

The 2025 STEM Summer Academies, sponsored by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, offer hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, & math at (14) Oklahoma colleges & universities.

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Cherokee 411

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02/13/2025

See you tonight in Locust Grove at 6pm for my last FREE Scholarship Workshop in 2025!

02/11/2025

For those asking about my Scholarship Workshop! This is it for the rest of the year. I don't plan on donating any more this year since I'm already maxed out. - CCW

Attention: All Cherokee Tribal, Native Students and Parents interested in Scholarship information. Free Scholarship Workshop THURSDAY, February 13th in LOCUST GROVE! Come early 5:30 pm for a meal.

01/25/2025

This is why BEHAVIORAL INTERVIEWING or the STAR Method of interviewing is still THE interview skill to learn! This is one of the tools I recommend or teach in my scholarship workshop. Go get the money!! - Cara Cowan Watts

01/16/2025

The IHS Scholarship Program is currently accepting applications for scholarship support for the 2025-2026 academic year. Eligible students are encouraged to apply by February 28: https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/apply/

IHS will host an informational webinar on January 22 at 2:00 pm ET to help students, parents, and other interested parties prepare applications for scholarship support and to provide general information about the program. Join us on Zoom to learn more: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1616638713?pwd=pAjHb1bWbYm9RY5ArYkk1T8sjUoehQ.1. No registration required.

01/16/2025

College freshman enrollment is up, not down. Error led to undercount.

The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center said its October report was based on methodology that miscalculated 18-year-old students.