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Chancellor's Message to College Community Concerning Recent Events
Dear OCC Community,As a nation and community we are hurting. People across the country are responding to the inhumane killing of George Floyd, and the historic issue of racial injustice. Our hearts break for the family of George Floyd, and the families of countless others whose lives have ended...
OCC Student Announces 31st Pick at National NFL360 Draft
The NFL Draft is one of the most popular events to watch each year, but this year it took on a different meaning for OCC student Sana Ishaqsei, her team members and coach. Ishaqsei was one of 32 students from colleges and universities across the country selected to participate in the inaugural NFL360...
OCC Faculty Member Elected President of State-Wide Math Association
Mathematicians are known to be inquisitive, detail-oriented and organized. Math leaders are said to also be creative and good at handling stress. With these traits in hand, it’s easy to sum up the leadership choice of Julie Gunkelman as president of the Michigan affiliate of the American Mathematical...
OCC Student Athlete Steadfast in Crisis, Advancing His Dream
The path to achieve your dream is sometimes winding, with unanticipated obstacles along the way. Many people may resent those twists and turns, but OCC student athlete Lonnell Martin considers them an opportunity to learn and grow.Originally slated to attend a Division I university on a basketball...
Application Deadline Extended for OCC’s Chancellor’s Scholarship
$3500 available per student covers tuition and fees for their first Fall and Winter terms at OCCThe consequences of the COVID-19 health crisis has greatly impacted Oakland County’s graduating high school seniors, and Oakland Community College has extended the application deadline for a special...
OCC Appoints Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Communications
Former Henry Ford Health System Executive Elizabeth R. Schnell Brings Brand Experience to Region’s Leading Community CollegeOakland Community College has named Elizabeth R. Schnell to vice chancellor of marketing and communications and member of the College’s executive team. She joins OCC from...
Dr. Steve Simpson Appointed Chief Strategy Officer
Combines Leadership Expertise in Academic and Administrative Planning, Quality, and AccreditationOakland Community College has named Dr. Steve Simpson to Chief Strategy Officer, responsible for planning, accreditation, quality and institutional effectiveness. Simpson reports to OCC Chancellor Peter...
Dr. Jennifer Berne Appointed Provost, Academic Affairs
Leads College-Wide Programs to Empower Students, Advance Academic AchievementOakland Community College has named Dr. Jennifer Berne to provost, academic affairs, responsible for advancing college-wide efforts to empower students to achieve their educational goals. As chief academic officer, Berne...
Oakland County Executive David Coulter Names COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force Membership
This is a re-post of a news release from Oakland CountyOCC Chancellor Peter Provenzano, Jr. Member of the Task Force Leadership Team Leaders from business, education, health care, a non-profit agency, labor and government today were named to the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force to advise County...
OCC Office of Global Education Hosts International Panel
College Students from Nigeria, Yemen, Spain and India Discuss Life During Coronavirus International students, representing four countries, shared global perspective with OCC students, educators and College employees on how a public health foe has affected their education, family and community. In...