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OCC Employee Brings Hope, Supplies to N.C. Hurricane Survivors
Devastation from Hurricane Helene inspires one OCC employee to rally local businesses and deliver critical supplies to families impacted by the disaster.
“When They See Us: A Journey of Resilience and Justice”: Q&A with Dr. Yusef Salaam
The following is excerpted from OCC’s 2025 MLK Convocation held Jan. 16, 2025. Moderators: Tracye Davis, Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Henry Ford College; Tiffany Goliday, Executive Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access/Deputy Title IX Coordinator,...
Oakland Community College Seeks Board of Trustee Applicants
Oakland Community College (OCC) is seeking applications for the current vacant position on the Board of Trustees (the Board). An individual will be appointed to fill the vacant position through Dec. 31, 2026, and will be replaced by the individual elected to the position based upon the Nov. 3, 2026...
Black History Month: OCC Proudly Recognizes Black Alumni Achievements
In celebration of Black History Month, Oakland Community College is proud to share some of the many exceptional Black alumni and the milestones they have reached. Learn more about their accomplishments and what Black History Month means to them.View opportunities to get involved in Black History...
New Dean of Social Sciences at OCC
Dr. Lee Benjamins has been named Dean of Social Sciences at Oakland Community College’s (OCC), beginning Jan. 13. He previously served as an Educational Development Specialist at Wayne State University’s (WSU) Office for Teaching and Learning. At OCC, Dr. Benjamins will oversee its Early Childhood...
OCC Community Classes in February and March
Classes on healthy and creative cooking and personal safety highlight OCC’s community education offerings this winter. Registration is currently open for the following classes: OCC Culinary Continuing Ed Classes Classes are offered on OCC’s Orchard Ridge campus in Farmington Hills, from...
OCC’s Culinary Studies Institute Highlighted in New PBS Documentary
“Detroit’s culinary heritage is as important to our city’s story as the automobile,” serves up the new PBS documentary, “Detroit: City of Chefs.” Produced and directed by Chef Keith Famie, the film offers an in-depth look at Detroit’s vibrant culinary scene and features the...
OCC Board Elects Officers, Welcomes New Trustee
The Oakland Community College Board of Trustees has elected new officers for 2025. The board leadership for the next year: Chair: Kathleen Bertolini of Clarkston, is a retired middle school teacher, Workday Change Management lead in Government and Education at Accenture, elected to the Board...
Looking Back at OCC’s Most Popular Stories of 2024
From the announcement of a new College mascot to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s youngest daughter speaking at OCC’s MLK Convocation, there was plenty of OCC news to share in 2024. The stories that captured the greatest attention of our online audience included free community college tuition,...
OCC’s Top 10 Social Media Posts of 2024
OCC is proud to connect and engage with our students - social media is no exception! Thanks to our growing audience and meaningful connections, OCC’s channels consistently rank tops among Michigan’s community colleges. What is getting their attention? Based on audience likes and reactions...