Breaking barriers: Mia Rojo helps adult students succeed
When Mia Rojo first arrived at Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) in 2006, she wasn’t certain she’d ever cross the graduation stage. Today, this proud OCCC alumna helps adult learners achieve their academic goals as the pipeline programs manager at the Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) Foundation. As a first-generation college student and an adult […]
Oklahoma City Community College President Dr. Mautra Staley Jones named ‘OKCityan of the Year’
OKC FRIDAY has named Oklahoma City Community College President Dr. Mautra Staley Jones its OKCityan of the Year. Click here to read the story.
From dreams to degrees: Celebrating OCCC’s TRIO and first-gen impact
On Nov. 8, colleges and universities nationwide observe National First-Generation College Celebration Day, honoring the achievements of first-generation students, faculty and staff. This year’s celebration also marks the 60th anniversary of the beginning of TRIO. It was created through federal legislation from 1964 to 1968 that opened doors to higher education for many underrepresented groups. […]
OCCC designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (Feb. 27, 2024) – Oklahoma City Community College has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) through academic year 2027 by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). The Cyber/Information Security Program at OCCC has been a leader in bringing information security education opportunities to our Oklahoma […]
Oklahoma City Community College partnering with Hyundai, Genesis to train technicians
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Dec. 21, 2023) – Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) is partnering with Hyundai and Genesis Motor America to train the next generation of automotive service technicians. “With Hyundai and Genesis becoming one of the fastest growing automotive manufacturers in the world, there is a deficit of service technicians qualified to service and […]
Oklahoma City Community College and Mexican Consulate enter into historic partnership
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (December 7, 2023) – In a significant move to enhance educational opportunities and community enrichment, Oklahoma City Community College has partnered with the Mexican Consulate in Oklahoma City. This historic collaboration aims to expand educational guidance and resources to Oklahoma’s Mexican community, aligning seamlessly with OCCC’s strategic goals and mission. Under this […]
On Your Feet! The Musical coming to OCCC on Nov. 30
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (November 29, 2023) – Tickets are still available for the musical On Your Feet! at the Oklahoma City Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center on Nov. 30. On Your Feet! is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage and two people who believed in their talent – and each other – […]
Oklahoma City Community College ranked among best in state
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (November 22, 2023) – Oklahoma City Community College was recognized as one of the 2024 Best Community Colleges in Oklahoma by Intelligent.com. Intelligent.com provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions about higher education programs. The annual assessment ranks each institution on a scale from 0 to 100 across six categories. […]
OCCC, SWOSU partner to provide pharmacy education
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (November 16, 2023) – Oklahoma City Community College is partnering with Southwestern Oklahoma State University to create new academic pathways and workforce development opportunities in the field of pharmacy. Through this collaboration, SWOSU is reserving spaces in their Doctor of Pharmacy graduate program for OCCC pre-pharmacy graduates. “Oklahoma City Community College and […]
OCCC veterans events include recognition, resource fair
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (November 13, 2023) – Oklahoma City Community College celebrated veterans on Nov. 9 with a recognition ceremony and luncheon and offered a education and resource fair to members of the military. More than 75 attended the veterans’ program, which featured OCCC Automotive Professor Bradley Walker as Master of Ceremonies and U.S. Army […]
OCCC journal accepting submissions through Dec. 1, all OKC metro residents invited to participate
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (November 9, 2023) – Oklahoma City Community College’s literary and artistic journal the Absolute is inviting all OKC metro residents to submit entries for the 2024 edition through Dec. 1, 2023. An annual publication from OCCC’s Arts and Humanities Division since 1972, the Absolutefeatures a variety of styles, including short fiction and […]
OCCC, Consulate of Mexico in Oklahoma City partner to celebrate Día de los Muertos
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (November 1, 2023) – Oklahoma City Community College is celebrating the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) this week with help from the Consulate of Mexico in Oklahoma City. “OCCC is committed to supporting the cultural diversity of our students, faculty and staff,” said Dr. Mautra Staley Jones, […]
Oklahoma City Community College and Arizona State University Partner to Offer College Students Transfer Pathways with MyPath2ASU® Collaboration
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (October 25, 2023) – Oklahoma City Community College is pleased to announce a new alliance with Arizona State University to provide students a seamless transfer experience with the MyPath2ASU® program. MyPath2ASU allows students to take the steps needed, at the start of their college experience, to successfully plan their transfer to ASU, […]
OU, OCCC Partner to Host Education and Resource Fair for Veterans and Military Community
OCCC is sharing this OU news release as part of our partnership for this event. NORMAN, OKLA. (October 24, 2023) – The University of Oklahoma Office of Admissions and Recruitment has announced a partnership with the Oklahoma City Community College Office of Veterans Services to establish the inaugural Veterans Education and Resource Fair, an event […]
OCCC presents ‘The Other Mozart: The untold story of Mozart’s prodigy sister’ Nov. 16-17
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (October 23, 2023) – OCCC’s Performing Arts Series presents “The Other Mozart: The untold story of Mozart’s prodigy sister” for performances on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the Bruce Owen Theater on the OCCC campus. Sylivia Milo’s award-winning “The Other Mozart” is […]
