

Kylene Rehder, Social Work Program Director & Professor
Most college students have “that one professor” who’s made a profound difference in their education. Dr. Kylene Rehder’s impact goes beyond the classroom. The social work students at Northwestern Oklahoma State University get the benefit of her dedication to teaching, as well as her commitment to expand their career opportunities as she works to transform the social services landscape in Northwest Oklahoma. After graduating from Northwestern with her Bachelor of Social Work i


Dr. Tom Kupiec, Scientist and Entrepreneur
Sometimes life hands you happy coincidences. Tom Kupiec laughs about his college-age choice to wait until summer to enroll at UCO.