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OCC Theatre Brings History and Humanity to Life in Powerful Musical Parade
From a 70-year-old first-time actor to seasoned student performers, OCC’s production unites voices to tell a story of love, injustice and resilience
OCC Opens New Culinary Facility in Royal Oak
OCC’s Culinary Studies Institute’s state-of-the-art 78,000-square-foot expands student opportunities and strengthens community connections
Ukraine Immigrant Rebuilds Life and Career Through Education
Svitlana Tisher’s journey from ESL student to certified medical assistant reflects perseverance, purpose and the power of education
Employees Honored for Years of Service
When Oakland Community College closes for a snowstorm, there’s one person you can count on to show up on campus - Jim Meixner. For more than four decades, the Grounds Custodial Group Leader has braved freezing temperatures and slick roads to ensure OCC’s parking lots are plowed, and walkways...
Oakland County Manufacturing Day Inspires Next Generation
More than 1,000 students from 20 school districts explored rewarding career opportunities amid skilled worker shortage
OCC Earns Fifth Consecutive Financial “Triple Crown” Award
For the fifth straight year, Oakland Community College (OCC) has earned the national Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) distinguished “Triple Crown” award, recognizing continued excellence in financial reporting, transparency and budget presentation.
OCC Hosts EmpowHER Event: Breaking Barriers and Building Futures in the Skilled Trades
Oakland Community College is hosting its second annual EmpowHER event on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 6:30 p.m. on the Auburn Hills campus. A panel of distinguished female professionals will share their experiences paving the way for future generations in skilled trades.
Two OCC Auto Tech Students Win National Dodge Scholarships
Oakland Community College (OCC) students Steven Black and Santiago Vargas-Hernandez have each received a $2,500 Dodge Never Lift Scholarship to support their automotive technology education.
New Nursing Evening/Weekend Program Track for Working Adults
Oakland Community College launches evening and weekend nursing program – only community college to offer one in Southeast Michigan.
Four New Coaches Kick Off Fall Athletics Season at OCC
Oakland Community College is starting the new academic year with fresh leadership, welcoming four new head coaches to competition in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association. The new season will also feature four new coaches to lead teams that compete in the fall.