1913: In response to the demands of a large number of men and women who want a business education, Southwestern added a Commercial Department to its curriculum. The department was to be run by competent instructors who not only knew their subject matter but also had business experience.

1921: School authorities and townspeople were pleased that enrollment was more than 300 students, which doubled the previous year's enrollment. President A.H. Burris said that one third of the students were young men.

1931: Through an arrangement between Southwestern and the Weatherford News, the newspaper and The Southwestern, the official publication of Southwestern State Teachers College, would be published as a single paper. The Southwestern was to be published as a four-page section of the Weatherford News.

1941: A long cherished dream of President James B. Boren was one step closer when WPA workers began construction on Southwestern's new athletic fieldhouse. From a scenic standpoint, the building was going to be a considerable improvement. According to published accounts, the old building hadn't quite fallen down but people were making bets on it.

1947: New courses being offered were radio courses, which were intermediate technical level courses to train men for technician jobs. Instructor was Murray McCulley.

1959: The Southwestern campus was hit by a hail storm. A total of 894 windowpanes were knocked out and several roofs were badly damaged.

1965: The regents approved construction of a $2 million "high-riser" dormitory and cafeteria. Also, an $80,000 addition to the Student Center was approved.

1975: Faye Kelln, a 1973 honor graduate, was back at her alma mater as a member of the medical record administration and biological sciences department.