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OCC Chef Educator Wins Bronze at National Culinary Competition
Chef Doug Ganhs, Department Chair and Instructor at Oakland Community College’s Culinary Studies Institute, recently won a Bronze Medal in the Chef Educator of the Year competition at the 2025 American Culinary Federation’s (ACF) convention in Las Vegas.
It’s Back to School Time with OCC’s Community Education Classes
Oakland Community College (OCC) has announced its Fall Community Education courses offering a variety of classes in cooking, personal enrichment and personal safety. For more information on OCC Community Education offerings, visit oaklandcc.edu/ce.
OCC Wins National Award for Mental Health and Well-Being
Oakland Community College (OCC) has been nationally recognized by Insight Into Academia magazine for its exceptional commitment to fostering a culture of mental health, wellness and a sense of belonging.
Incoming OCC Students Welcomed at Campus Event
New students get inspired, informed and prepped for success at campus kickoff event
Rev Up for Fun: Free Car Show & Auto Lab Tours at OCC Aug. 9
Classic and muscle cars, food trucks and a tour of Oakland Community Colleges Automotive labs will be on tap Saturday, August 9 at OCC’s Auburn Hills campus.
OCC Info Sessions on Free Tuition Opportunities through Michigan Reconnect
Since launching in February 2021, the Michigan Reconnect program has helped more than 8,600 Oakland Community College (OCC) students start or complete their degrees. With Fall semester registration in full swing, OCC is hosting a series of information sessions in July and August to help eligible...
Engineer by Day, Culinary Champion by Night: OCC Student Wins National Title – and a Coveted NYC Culinary Scholarship
Oakland Community College Hospitality Management student Aaron Brown of Farmington Hills took first place at the Restaurant Service competition hosted by SkillsUSA in Atlanta, GA, this summer. His win also earned him a full-tuition scholarship to the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (CIA)...
OCC Math League Multiplies Success: Earns #1 in Midwest, Top 10 in U.S.
Oakland Community College is proving once again that it adds up to excellence—ranking #1 in the Midwest and Top 10 nationwide in a prestigious annual math competition.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Student Shines at OCC
A story of transformation and growth As Vice-President of Leadership for OCC’s Phi Theta Kappa’s (PTK) honor chapter, Ayisha Sabahat has found more than academic recognition—she's found a place to grow, lead and connect.
OCC Retirees Help Preserve College’s Rich History
OCC retiree Dennis Fiems walked around tables lined with archived photos of campus events, buildings and employees before spotting a familiar face in one of the photos. The charter faculty member recognized Richard Thompson, OCC’s sixth chancellor, who served from 1996 to 2003.