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Waterford Township Board of Trustees approves purchase of portion of OCC’s Highland Lakes campus
At its May 28 meeting, the Waterford Township Board of Trustees approved the Township’s proposed purchase of the southern portion of Oakland Community College’s Highland Lakes campus to repurpose for a future recreation and community center. The OCC Board of Trustees had approved the sale of...
OCC Graduates Celebrate “We are the Change” at 58th Annual Commencement Ceremony
Graduates from Oakland Community College (OCC) rallied around the theme “We are the Change” as they celebrated their dreams come true in front of thousands of family and friends at two “packed house” ceremonies.The celebration recognized overcoming obstacles, coming out stronger and achieving...
OCC Nursing Faculty, Students Dedicated to a Culture of Safety
OCC’s nationally recognized Nursing Quality and Safety Committee serves as model for other collegesOCC’s Nursing quality and safety reporting programs have drawn the attention of other higher education institutions. The College’s Good Catch report and Quality and Safety Reporting Tool identify...
Learn about May Heritage Months and Our Diverse Community
The month of May commemorates the resilience and legacy, traditions, and culture of Jewish Americans, Asians, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.OCC encourages employees, students and faculty to learn more about their impact, importance and historical context, and grow in our...
OCC Announces New Men’s and Women’s Basketball Coaches for the 2024-25 Season
Oakland Community College welcomes two new coaches to its Athletic Department for the 2024-25 season: Gjon Djokaj of Farmington Hills for Men’s Basketball and Robert Belf, Jr. of Bloomfield Hills for Women’s Basketball.“Gjon and Bob both bring extensive and successful coaching experience,”...
120 High School Seniors “Commit” to OCC as Part of National Signing Day
An exceptional group of 120 area high school seniors have agreed to commit to Career and Technical Education studies at Oakland Community College (OCC) as part of the College’s second annual National Signing Day event happening around the country. The event mirrors the NCAA’s National Signing...
OCC Students, Faculty Recognized for Outstanding Achievements and Excellence
What does it mean to go beyond expectations? If defined by OCC’s Outstanding Student award nominations it includes seeking deeper understanding, not giving up, and simply making things better. And, the results? A force of positive energy, newfound confidence and success! OCC faculty, counselors...
OCC’s 2024 Commencement Speakers Announced
“Change Begins with Me” - Inspiring Journeys of ChangeTwo Oakland Community College graduating students, Sarah Lefler and Gabrielle Rush, have been selected as the 2024 Commencement keynote speakers. Student keynote speakers repeats a new tradition started in 2023 that by all accounts, nods...
Alicia Paramo-Dionne Named 2024 Diversity Excellence Award Recipient
OCC’s annual Diversity Excellence Award are advocates who speak out against insensitivity and prejudice or continually envision new ways of inclusion for all.Alicia Paramo-Dionne is viewed by her OCC colleagues as someone who helps create a safe and welcoming space for students. With each interaction,...