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OCC, WIN Recognized by DOL for Apprenticeship Excellence

March 02, 2025

U.S. Department of Labor awards OCC and WIN for excellence, expanding opportunities in advanced manufacturing.

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OCC Named #7 of Nation’s Top Online Colleges

February 26, 2025

Oakland Community College received a five-star rating and named among the best colleges and universities on America’s Top Online Colleges 2025.

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Discover Your Future at OCC Open House, Info Sessions

February 26, 2025

Learn about Health Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing and Arts, Culinary, and Humanities programs.

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OCC Theatre presents award-winning comedy, The 39 Steps, March 13-21.

OCC Theatre Presents Award-Winning Comedy, The 39 Steps, March 13-21

February 25, 2025

Fast-paced comedy combines whodunit with old-fashioned romance and a dash of Monty Python.

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Shape Your Tomorrow: Register for OCC Summer and Fall Classes

February 23, 2025

Course options, free funding and scholarships make college accessible and affordable.

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OCC, MDHHS Partner to Support Students Essential Needs

February 19, 2025

College students who need help with food, childcare, stable housing, medical bills and other basic needs to succeed in school now have easier access to services at OCC.

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OCC Joins Detroit Regional Chamber’s Data Collaborative to Improve Tracking of Student Progress and Outcomes

February 18, 2025

In partnership with the Detroit Regional Chamber, Oakland Community College is actively engaging in Detroit Drives Degrees Data Collaborative, an initiative that will provide comprehensive insight into student progress and achievement southeast Michigan.

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Governor Appoints OCC Chancellor to State Board, Student to Council

February 10, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointments of Oakland Community College (OCC) Chancellor Peter Provenzano, Jr. to the Michigan Education Trust Board of Directors and OCC student Alexandra Hayes to the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council.

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Chef Doug Ganhs to the left of an OCC culinary student.

OCC Culinary Arts Instructor Named Michigan’s Educator of the Year

February 10, 2025

Chef Doug Ganhs honored by Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association as outstanding culinarian, giving back to the profession and developing new talent.

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OCC Faculty Dr. Cheryl Neely to Host Book Talk

February 06, 2025

OCC Faculty member Dr. Cheryl Neely will discuss her powerful new book, "No Human Involved: The Serial Murder of Black Women and Girls and the Deadly Cost of Police Indifference" on Feb. 12.

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