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Twelve-Year-Old Excels in College Math Course
Sixth-grade math whiz taking his second calculus class at OCC.
March Madness Alive at OCC as Men’s Basketball Wins District Championship, Qualifies for National Tournament
First time OCC men's basketball has qualified for national tournament since 1987.
OCC, WIN Recognized by DOL for Apprenticeship Excellence
U.S. Department of Labor awards OCC and WIN for excellence, expanding opportunities in advanced manufacturing.
Discover Your Future at OCC Open House, Info Sessions
Learn about Health Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing and Arts, Culinary, and Humanities programs.
OCC Named #7 of Nation’s Top Online Colleges
Oakland Community College received a five-star rating and named among the best colleges and universities on America’s Top Online Colleges 2025.
OCC Theatre Presents Award-Winning Comedy, The 39 Steps, March 13-21
Fast-paced comedy combines whodunit with old-fashioned romance and a dash of Monty Python.
Shape Your Tomorrow: Register for OCC Summer and Fall Classes
Course options, free funding and scholarships make college accessible and affordable.
OCC, MDHHS Partner to Support Students Essential Needs
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.
OCC Joins Detroit Regional Chamber’s Data Collaborative to Improve Tracking of Student Progress and Outcomes
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.
Governor Appoints OCC Chancellor to State Board, Student to Council
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.