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OCC Hosts EmpowHER Trades Event: Breaking Barriers and Building Futures
A panel of thriving professionals shared their experiences in paving the way for future generations of women in skilled trades at the inaugural EmpowHER event held recently at the Auburn Hills campus. The event, organized by OCC’s Engineering, Manufacturing and Industrial Technology (EMIT), featured...
OCC Receives Three National Awards for Financial Reporting
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has once again recognized Oakland Community College (OCC) for its excellence in financial reporting and budget presentation. OCC received three awards from the GFOA, earning the GFOA’s Triple Crown recognition: Certificate of Achievement...
OCC Hosts Oakland County’s Tech Collaboration Event Nov. 7 that Connects Business Leaders with Higher Education Institutions
Oakland County’s “Tech Collaboration Series” will make a stop at Oakland Community College’s Auburn Hills campus for a Nov. 7 event that will provide business leaders with insight on how they can take advantage of the College’s technical programs, resources and services. The event...
Oakland Community College and University of Detroit Mercy Partner to Bring BSN Completion Program to Oakland County
Oakland Community College and University of Detroit Mercy are collaborating to bring a bachelor’s degree in Nursing completion program to Oakland County. The partnership offers associate degree nurses (ADNs) an accelerated pathway to earn a bachelor of science degree in Nursing in 12 months....
OCC Employees Recognized for Years of Service
When students need help registering for classes or scheduling counseling appointments, they often are greeted by Rochelle Ginsburg. Her soft-spoken and reassuring voice is one that has filtered through OCC’s campuses for 40 years. “I just try to make things easier for students,” said Ginsburg,...
Winter Semester Registration Opens at OCC with Many Options for Students to Get Funds to Pay for College
Current students and those who are just beginning or renewing their college career can begin registering for Winter semester classes at Oakland Community College beginning Monday, Oct. 28. Online registration runs through Jan. 5, 2025, and Winter semester classes begin Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Priority...
OCC Brings Baseball Legend Pete Rose’s Life to the Stage in National Debut of Charlie Hu$tle
OCC students will get a shot at stardom like never before as they explore the life of one of baseball’s most controversial legends in the world premiere of Charlie Hu$tle.Created by Broadway composer Neil Berg and Los Angeles screenwriter Ryan Noggle, the new musical delves into baseball icon...
OCC Receives “Gold Status” from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency for Ninth Consecutive Year
For the ninth consecutive year, OCC has earned “Gold Status” from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) in its annual ranking of veteran-friendly schools. OCC is one of 12 community colleges in the state to receive the highest ranking for 2024. The Michigan Veteran-Friendly...
Local Auto Supplier Helps Power Up OCC’s Automotive Servicing Program Experiences
OCC Automotive Faculty Claude Townsend's conversation with representatives from auto supplier TREMEC during the Mopar Roadkill Nights event, which is part of the Woodward Dream Cruise, resulted in the company donating six transmissions to OCC for use in classes in the Automotive Servicing program.Townsend...
OCC, DIA Partnership Brings Cultural Events, Art to the Community
Oakland Community College is expanding its partnership with the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) to include two free events to celebrate el Día de Muertos and learn about Food Culture in the Islamic World. Through the DIA Inside\Out program, art reproductions also continue on OCC’s five campuses.“We...