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Two OCC Athletes Named NJCAA All Americans
OCC female student athletes receive distinction, honored as best in their sportWhenever a runner competes in a race, they are always hoping to run their personal best time. For OCC cross country runner Amy Rowan, doing it at the 2023 NJCAA Cross Country National Championship in Huntsville, Alabama...
OCC Again Receives National Honors for Budget and Financial Planning
Awards for OCC’s Budget and Financial Planning excellence are adding up.The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently awarded OCC with a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the College’s Fiscal Year 2024-2028 Five-Year Budget and Financial Forecast document, the highest...
OCC “Give or Take Pantry” Takes on Food Insecurity
A study by the Center for Community College Student Engagement reports nearly one-third of community college students report running out of food each month, short on money to buy more during that time. Food insecurity is unfortunately common across U.S. college campuses and Oakland Community College...
Two OCC Students Win Midwest Playwriting Competition
Winning plays were produced on stage at Oakton College Fall Festival in metropolitan Chicago areaCydnei Walker and Kris Taylor showcased their playwriting talent as part of their ENG 2780 Playwriting and Screenwriting course at OCC and it has paid off. English faculty member Tara Broeckel encouraged...
Learn & Share with OCC During Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of Indigenous peoples while acknowledging their important contributions to American history and learn about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and currently. OCC’s Office of DEIJ...
OCC Names New Chief of Public Safety
Rick Leonard brings 35 years of experience, distinguished service honors to top postOakland Community College has named Rick Leonard chief of its Department of Public Safety. As chief, Leonard will oversee the College’s team of highly-trained, state-certified sworn Police Officers across its...
OCC and Oakland University Sign New Engineering Transfer Agreement
Oakland Community College (OCC) and Oakland University (OU) signed a new transfer articulation agreement that will provide OCC students who earn a Pre-Engineering associate degree an easier transfer to OU to earn a bachelor of science in Engineering.OCC students who complete the associate degree...
OCC Theatre Presents Tony-Award Winning Musical
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee brings laughter, fun to audiences, Nov. 9-17When Theatre program lead Jennifer Little decided she wanted to direct her first musical at OCC, she played it safe by selecting a show with a small cast. Turns out she didn’t have any problem getting enough students...
OCC and University of Detroit Mercy Sign New Engineering Transfer Agreement
Oakland Community College (OCC) and the University of Detroit Mercy have announced an articulation agreement making it easier for OCC pre-engineering graduates to complete a bachelor’s degree in various engineering disciplines at UDM. The agreement enables students who have earned an associate...
OU-Pontiac Initiative annual town hall meeting celebrates successes; new partnership with OCC
The year’s triumphs reinforce the vision that ‘Together We’re Better’The 2023 OU-Pontiac Initiative Town Hall Meeting was held on October 21 at Oakland University’s Oakland Center as leaders and supporters gathered to celebrate accomplishments, set new goals and expand its network for...