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OCC Alum Surprised with Nursing Pin at Daughter’s Graduation 22 Years Later
Kathleen Lehman graduated from OCC in 2000 with everything she needed for her nursing degree, except her pin. At the time, she was raising several children and could not afford one. On June 26, 22 years later, during her daughter’s Surgical Technology graduation at OCC’s Southfield Campus, Chancellor...
OCC’s Claude Townsend Honored with State-Wide Outstanding Faculty Award
The Michigan Community College Association recognized Oakland Community College Automobile Servicing instructor Claude Townsend with its 2022 Outstanding Faculty Award at their summer conference. Townsend joined OCC in 2016 charged with recalibrating and rejuvenating the Automobile Servicing...
DIA Painting Reproductions Brighten Up Campus
During the summer, Oakland Community College’s campuses are filled with an inspiring array of native flora, wildlife and museum masterpiece reproductions as the joy of art and learning moves Inside|Out. This year is no exception. The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) brings back its popular community...
Dean of Public Services Schooled in Putting out Fires
Six months, two nights a week and every other Saturday. Climbing stairs and ladders, carrying up to 100 pounds of gear, going into flashovers upwards of 1,000 degrees and lugging hose. Nightly homework and weekly tests. That was what OCC’s Academic Dean of Public Services David Ceci did as a...
OCC Partners with Oakland County to Help Residents Navigate Career and Education Opportunities
Oakland County, in partnership with several regional educational institutions and community organizations, launched a new effort today to help Oakland County residents obtain a post-secondary degree or certification.Partners include Oakland County Michigan Works!, Oakland Community College, Oakland...
OCC Awarded Distinguished Respiratory Therapy Award
National award recognizes OCC's Respiratory Therapy program success in inspiring its graduates to achieve their highest educational and professional aspirations Oakland Community College’s (OCC) Respiratory Therapy program is among a select group recognized by the national Commission on Accreditation...
Eyes Wide Open: Discover the World from Anywhere
Oakland Community College offers international experiences, education through Virtual Study Abroad and Virtual Exchange ClassesAs Rachel Marcelli watched an Italian family make pesto in Siena, Italy as part of a Virtual Study Abroad class, it brought back memories of when she was a child watching...
OCC Named Michigan Apprenticeship Educator of the Year
Oakland Community College was named the Apprenticeship Educator of the Year by the Michigan Educators and Apprenticeship Training Association (MEATA) at the organization’s recent annual conference. “Registered Apprenticeship programs are growing rapidly because it is a win for our workers,...
OCC Alum Lands Role as Computational Biologist at Boston Children’s Hospital
Michelle McNulty loved photography. Not certain what career path she wanted to pursue, she chose Oakland Community College as an affordable way to explore her interests. It led to an associate in applied science, photographic technology degree. “I started in the graphic design program and switched...
Understanding Juneteenth: History and Continuing Impact
The History of JuneteenthYou have likely heard the term “Juneteenth” popping up in conversation over the past few years, and probably saw that it was declared a federal holiday in 2021. However, not everyone knows just what the term refers to or what the holiday commemorates.In short, Juneteenth...