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New OCC Dean of Nursing, Dr. Rosalind Woodson
Dr. Rosalind Woodson has been named dean of nursing at Oakland Community College, one of the largest and most successful nursing programs in Michigan.A registered nurse with nearly 25 years of combined teaching and practicing nursing experience, Woodson most recently served as nursing program director...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Graduation
WHAT: Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, Detroit, celebrates the graduation of more than 60 small-business owners who have completed a rigorous education, coaching and business support module and are ready to deepen their contributions to Southeast Michigan's economy. The Goldman Sachs 10,000...
Walsh and OCC Sign Reverse Transfer Agreement
Walsh College and Oakland Community College (OCC) have signed a reverse transfer agreement (RTA) enabling students to earn an associate degree from OCC while pursuing a higher-level business or information technology degree at Walsh College.The RTA, the seventh signed by Walsh, facilitates the transfer...
Learn to Effectively Market Yourself
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Apr. 7, 2016 –Learn how to effectively market yourself to prospective employers through social media and grow leadership skills at the 7th Annual StudentLIFE Leadership Summit at Oakland Community College (OCC) on Friday, May 6, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the...
U.S. Senator Peters Visits OCC, Hosts Student Roundtable
Release credit: Office of U.S. Senator Gary PetersROYAL OAK, MI – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today visited Oakland Community College’s Royal Oak campus to highlight bipartisan, bicameral legislation he introduced to expand options for high school students to obtain college credit, making...
Culinary Dine Around the World in One Night
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan –Escape on a culinary trip around the world guaranteed to be a thrill ride from beginning to end with Oakland Community College's (OCC) award-winning Culinary Studies Institute as they host “Around the World in 80 Days” on Thursday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. in Farmington...
Free Musical Concerts, Poetry Exploration in April at OCC this Spring
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Expect the best at these special spring events featuring live music from Oakland Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts Department and a special poetry celebration from OCC’s English Department. Student Music Showcase, Apr. 13 at 7:30 p.m., OCC's Orchard Ridge...
OCC Summer 2016 Registration Open
Every Summer Has a Story, Write Yours at OCCOAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan –Spring and summer are an ideal time to take advantage of OCC’s programs and secure college credits ahead of the traditional fall rush.With more than 100 degree and certificate programs, OCC maintains a low tuition rate for...
Smith Named Interim Executive Director of Workforce Development
OAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – Doug Smith has been named interim executive director of Workforce Development and Life Long Learning at Oakland Community College (OCC) from senior vice president of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).In his new role, Smith will oversee OCC's workforce...
Swing Like a Fool: Live Concert
REVISED RELEASEOAKLAND COUNTY, Michigan – The students of Oakland Community College’s (OCC) Highland Lakes Campus invite you to “Swing Like a Fool” on Friday, April 1 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in Waterford at the OCC Highland Lakes Campus Student Center Arena.OCC's Highland Lakes StudentLIFE,...