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Oakland Community College Wins First Michigan Emmy Award
Oakland Community College (OCC) has earned its first Emmy Award, winning in the Education/Schools category for the College’s 60th anniversary video. OCC also received a nomination for a promotional video showcasing its new Culinary Studies Institute.
Michigan Mastodon Migrating from OCC to Cranbrook Institute of Science
“Elmer” mastodon will soon have a new habitat thanks to a long-term loan Cranbrook Institute of Science and Oakland Community College (OCC) announced today that OCC’s Groleau-White Lake Mastodon, nicknamed “Elmer,” will be transferred to Cranbrook Institute of Science under a long-term...
DIA Art Returns to OCC’s Campuses
Oakland Community College (OCC) and the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) partnership continues in 2026 with the museum’s popular Inside|Out program. Now in its seventh year, the latest collection features 15 high-quality reproductions representing a diverse range of artists, styles and subject...
OCC Strengthening College Support System with Mental Health First Aid Training
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Oakland Community College is continuing its commitment to reduce stigma and strengthening support for students and employees through Mental Health First Aid Training and important resources.
OCC Graduates Lead with “Change Starts with Us”
Graduates from Oakland Community College (OCC) embraced the theme “Change Starts with Us” as they celebrated their dreams come true in front of nearly 6,000 family, friends and OCC employees during two “packed house” commencement ceremonies held at Oakland University’s O’rena in Rochester,...
WDIV Brings Live Royal Oak Views from Atop OCC’s Culinary Building
The next time you see a live view of Royal Oak during a WDIV Local 4 weather forecast, it will be coming to you from Oakland Community College (OCC).
Learning Through Culture: OCC Celebrates May Heritage and Awareness Months
At Oakland Community College (OCC), culture is more than acknowledged—it is lived, shared and celebrated. Through heritage observances, awareness initiatives and campus events, OCC honors the histories, perspectives and experiences that strengthen its community and support student success.
Dr. Jolene Chapman Named OCC Provost
Oakland Community College (OCC) has appointed Dr. Jolene Chapman as Provost where she will continue to lead college-wide efforts to expand access and support student success. She has served as OCC’s Interim Provost since July 2025.
A New Name Signals an Expanded Vision for OCC Emergency Services Academy
Oakland Community College is advancing emergency services education with the evolution of its Emergency Services Academy—an updated name that reflects the scope, scale and future of Michigan’s premier first-responder training programs.
From Anime to Careers: Japanese Language Enrollment Grows at OCC
Japanese language and culture continue to gain momentum at Oakland Community College, where advanced language course enrollment now outpaces other foreign language programs at the college.