CARL ALBERT STATE COLLEGE RETIRES LONG-TIME COACH’S JERSEY

POTEAU, OKLA. –– Carl Albert State College proudly retired Coach Mark Pollard’s jersey during a recent Vikings home baseball game, honoring his extraordinary impact on the program. Pollard notched his 1,000th career win in 2016 during his 34th and final season as head baseball coach. Over his storied career, he produced 11 MLB draft picks—two […]

MISS OKLAHOMA 2024 LAUREN FROST VISITS STUDENTS, INSPIRES WITH MESSAGE OF HOPE AND ADVOCACY

POTEAU, OKLA. –– Students at Carl Albert State College were recently treated to an inspiring visit from Lauren Frost, Miss Oklahoma 2024, who shared her powerful story, personal journey, and vision for a brighter future rooted in compassion, advocacy, and purpose. A proud graduate of Northeastern State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication […]

CARL ALBERT STATE COLLEGE HOSTS SUCCESSFUL SERIES OF CYBERSECURITY WORKSHOPS IN SALLISAW

Sallisaw, OK – Carl Albert State College (CASC) recently hosted a series of hands-on cybersecurity training workshops at its Sallisaw campus, bringing together IT professionals, educational leaders, and industry experts from across the region.  These training events were part of national security initiatives for cybersecurity awareness. The first course, Comprehensive Cybersecurity Defense, was delivered in February […]

CARL ALBERT STATE COLLEGE NAMED TOP NURSING SCHOOL IN OKLAHOMA FOR 2025

Carl Albert State College (CASC) has been ranked the #1 nursing school in Oklahoma for 2025 by Research.com, a trusted source in educational rankings and resources. This recognition places CASC at the top among 52 nursing programs statewide, highlighting the college’s ongoing commitment to excellence in healthcare education. According to Research.com, the Associate of Applied […]

VIKINGS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM EARNS ALL-ACADEMIC HONORS ON AND OFF THE COURSE

The Carl Albert State College Vikings Cross Country team continues to exemplify what it means to be a student-athlete, excelling not only on the racecourse but also in the classroom. The women’s cross country team has been awarded the prestigious All-Academic Cross Country Team honor, a recognition that celebrates their dedication to both athletic performance […]

CARL ALBERT STATE COLLEGE HOSTS EIGHTH ANNUAL POETRY CONTEST AND PUBLISHES STUDENT ANTHOLOGY

Carl Albert State College (CASC) recently concluded its eighth annual poetry contest, inviting students from Sallisaw, Poteau, and the online community to submit original works throughout February. “As we began working on this year’s poetry contest, we tossed several titles and themes around but finally settled on ‘Unleash,’ inviting students to unleash the creativity within […]

CARL ALBERT STATE COLLEGE ANNOUNCES FALL 2024 PRESIDENT’S AND VICE-PRESIDENT’S HONOR ROLLS

Poteau, OK – Carl Albert State College (CASC) is excited to announce the students named to the President’s and Vice-President’s Honor Rolls for the Fall 2024 semester. This prestigious recognition is awarded to students who have achieved the highest academic honors, demonstrating exceptional dedication and excellence in their coursework. To qualify for the President’s Honor […]

TAYMEN VOCQUE REPRESENTS CARL ALBERT STATE COLLEGE AT THE PRESTIGIOUS GEORGE AND DONNA NIGH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Carl Albert State College is proud to announce that Taymen Vocque, a Sophomore Scholars Program student from LeFlore, Oklahoma, represented the institution at the esteemed George and Donna Nigh Leadership Academy from Saturday, February 1st, to Tuesday, February 4th. Each year, institutions across Oklahoma nominate one student to attend this exclusive leadership academy, which provides […]