1939: Southwestern was slated to begin a new era during the fall semester. The school was first known as a normal school, then a state teachers college and now as Southwestern State College of Diversified Occupations. Not only teachers but also experts in a long list of other trades and professions were to be trained at the college under the new plan. James S. Boren was the college's new president. He came to Weatherford from Mangum where he had been superintendent of schools and head of the Mangum Junior College.

1950: Burglars damaged two vaults in the Administration Building, but the only losses were one flashlight and a 50-foot steel tape, according to Business Manager Everett Gartrell. The burglars were unable to open the vault.

1964: Quanah Parker Hall, the new men's dormitory, was nearing completion. Lucille Kelly Mitchell was selected to be hostess for the dorm, home of approximately 308 students.

1973: Dr. Gladys Carmen Bellamy, 72, died at a Mexico City hospital. The retired chairperson of the Language Arts Division was on a tour sponsored by Southwestern.

1999: David Coleman, known as "The Dating Doctor," appeared at Southwestern. He presented a program on creative dating.