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West Bloomfield Fire Department Funds Training for 130+ OCC EMS Students
To help address Michigan's shortage of emergency medical professionals, the West Bloomfield Fire Department will provide more than $328,000 to cover tuition costs for 131 students enrolled in Oakland Community College's (OCC) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic programs beginning this...
Get Ready for Fall at OCC
Oakland Community College is offering a series of free information sessions in July and August to help prospective students prepare for the Fall semester. Participants can learn how to apply and register for classes, explore financial aid and scholarships, and find out if they qualify for free tuition...
OCC to Receive $27 Million in State Funding for Renovation of Skilled Trades Facility
Oakland Community College will receive $27 million in capital outlay funds from the State of Michigan as part of the recent passage of the State’s balanced and bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2027.
American Culinary Federation Names OCC Chef Educator of the Year
Julie Selonke, CEC, Culinary Management Instructor and Program Coordinator at OCC’s Culinary Studies Institute, has been named the 2026 American Culinary Federation (ACF) National Educator of the Year, earning a gold medal score in the organization’s national competition.
Free Community Car Show and Auto Lab Tours at OCC Aug. 1
Oakland Community College is hosting its Second Annual free Car Show and tours of the OCC Automotive Labs on Saturday, Aug. 1 at the College’s Auburn Hills campus.
OCC Names Elizabeth “Libby” Argiri Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services
Oakland Community College (OCC) has named Elizabeth “Libby” Argiri as Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services, effective June 29.
Skipping the Traditional Path, Building a Robotics Career
When James Barrett graduated from high school, he faced a decision familiar to many students: pursue a traditional four-year university or take a different path.
Oakland Community College Wins First Michigan Emmy Award
Oakland Community College (OCC) has earned its first Emmy Award, winning in the Education/Schools category for the College’s 60th anniversary video. OCC also received a nomination for a promotional video showcasing its new Culinary Studies Institute.
Michigan Mastodon Migrating from OCC to Cranbrook Institute of Science
“Elmer” mastodon will soon have a new habitat thanks to a long-term loan Cranbrook Institute of Science and Oakland Community College (OCC) announced today that OCC’s Groleau-White Lake Mastodon, nicknamed “Elmer,” will be transferred to Cranbrook Institute of Science under a long-term...
DIA Art Returns to OCC’s Campuses
Oakland Community College (OCC) and the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) partnership continues in 2026 with the museum’s popular Inside|Out program. Now in its seventh year, the latest collection features 15 high-quality reproductions representing a diverse range of artists, styles and subject...