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Follow OCC Athletics on New Interactive Website

September 18, 2024

Oakland Community College Owls spirit is flying high with a new mascot, new athletic uniforms, gym floor and OCC’s Athletic Dept. new OCC Owls website.The new website provides a home for all things College athletics. Athletes, fans and the community will now find easy drop-down menus to view...

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OCC’s New Mascot Talon the Owl Takes Flight on Campus

September 18, 2024

The fall semester brings a unique energy to college campuses as students dive into a new academic year and engage in campus events. This season, that excitement soared at Oakland Community College at a tailgate event that unveiled OCC’s new mascot—Talon the Owl.A full crowd hoo-hoo'd Talon on...

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New Programs and Support Services for OCC Students this Fall Semester

September 12, 2024

As students begin classes for fall semester, OCC is offering new and updated academic programs and launching a Student Success campaign designed to help students be more successful in their academic pursuits, whether it is to transfer to a four-year institution of earn their associate degree or...

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State Announces New Deadline for Tuition-Free Community College Program at OCC Welcome Week Event

August 28, 2024

Michigan Reconnect Deadline Extended for Adults Ages 21-24 to Dec, 31Source: Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) announced a new deadline for adults ages 21 to 24 who have not yet...

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New Student Organization for Neurodivergent Students at OCC

August 20, 2024

Feeling a sense of belonging at college can be tough, particularly for neurodivergent students.OCC’s Neurodivergent Student Alliance (NSA) wants to make that easier.  The new student organization aims to build a sense of community for students who identify as neurodivergent, including those...

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OCC and Mopar® Prepare Forgotten Harvest Farm-Truck and Budding Auto Techs for Work in the Field

August 11, 2024

Oakland Community College (OCC) Automotive Service program, Stellantis help local non-profit while filling auto technician shortageStudents in OCC's Automobile Servicing classes have been getting experience repairing an old Dodge RAM pickup truck while also helping a local non-profit organization...

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OCC Cat Tale: A Story of Rescue and Kindness

August 07, 2024

A stray black cat and the birth of her six young kittens on campus pulled at OCC employees’ heartstrings and had many giving up their time at all hours to ensure they were safe and fed.One employee gave advice about how to care for them while on her honeymoon. Another came to campus over the...

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OCC Receives Three National Awards for Financial Reporting

August 06, 2024

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has once again recognized Oakland Community College (OCC) for its excellence in financial reporting.  OCC received two top awards: a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report...

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OCC Celebrates Summer in Oakland County

July 24, 2024

Bring your family and friends and join OCC at these outdoor community events and activities this summer in Oakland County. Summer goes quickly – we hope to see you there! Milford Memories, Milford – August 9-11  OCC will have an exhibit booth where community members can get information on the...

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What I Did This Summer: OCC’s Youth Exploration Camp

July 23, 2024

Faculty and staff work with middle school students to explore their interests, learn about potential careers, make connections at OCCBraylon Floyd placed a small, rectangular piece of aluminum into a vice before carefully using a large file to make it smoother. The 14-year-old concentrated as he...

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