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OCC Announces 2026 Commencement Speakers
Today’s world is defined by change, and no one knows this better than Oakland Community College students. They come from different backgrounds and have unique goals, but they are united by one purpose – to make a lasting change.
Build Your Future: Explore Engineering Pathways at OCC
Ready to turn your curiosity into a career? Oakland Community College (OCC) individuals interested in planning their next move to Engineering Day on April 16 at the Auburn Hills campus.
OCC Student Artists Featured in Pontiac Exhibition
Fourteen Oakland Community College (OCC) student artists are featured in the fifth annual juried Student Art Exhibit at the Pontiac Creative Arts Center. On display through April 24, the exhibition features a diverse range of media, including drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics...
OCC Previews New Oakland Hills Clubhouse
After a devastating fire in 2022, the reopening of Oakland Hills Country Club’s clubhouse is drawing national attention, with many hoping for a sneak peek. As part of a growing partnership, faculty, staff and leaders from Oakland Community College (OCC) and its award-winning Culinary Studies Institute...
OCC’s Peer Mentoring Program Provides Connection, Resources
What began as a pandemic-era effort to reach high school students and increase connections has grown into a semester-long program that builds connections and belonging at OCC.
OCC Hosts Career Fair April 8
Oakland Community College is hosting its annual Career and Resource Fair on Wednesday, April 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. on the Auburn Hills campus. The event brings together nearly 80 area employers offering career insights; internships, and part- and full-time job opportunities; and information about...
OCC’s Forensics Team Wraps Up Successful Year
The Oakland Community College student Forensics Team recently had two finalists at the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League (MISL) State Championships, held at Wayne State University. The event marked the team’s fourth and final tournament of the 2025–2026 academic year.
Free Dental Care for Kids at OCC
To expand access to dental care for local families, Oakland Community College’s Dental Hygiene Clinic is offering free preventive dental services for children ages 2–17 during its annual Kids Weeks, March 30 through April 10 at the College’s Highland Lakes Campus in Waterford.
Scholarship Boost for 2026 High School Grads
Oakland County high school seniors and adult and alternative education program graduates may qualify for up to $4,000 with the Chancellor’s Scholarship at Oakland Community College (OCC).
OCC Summer and Fall Registration Begins in March
Current and new students, including summer guest students, can register for summer and fall classes at Oakland Community College beginning in March. OCC offers flexible in-person, online and hybrid course formats, along with numerous scholarships and tuition-free opportunities.