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Top 10 OCC Social Media Moments of 2025
OCC is proud to connect with students, employees and our community, and social media is a big part of this connection. With a growing audience and meaningful connections, OCC’s social channels continue to rank among the most followed and interacted with community colleges in Michigan.
Top 10 OCC Stories of 2025 Our Readers Loved Most
From a 12-year-old excelling in college math to OCC Men’s Basketball team heading to nationals, 2025 was filled with stories that inspired, informed and connected our community. Here are the top OCC stories of the year, ranked by our readers on the web.
OCC Receives Transformational Leadership Award
Oakland Community College (OCC) was honored with the JADE Strategies, Inc. Transformational Leadership Award by the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce at its annual Silver & Gold Awards. The awards were announced on Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Royal Park Hotel in Rochester, Mich.
OCC Pottery Students Raise Funds One Bowl at a Time
Oakland Accelerated College Experience (ACE) student Dylan Woodward didn’t expect to get some holiday shopping done when he showed up for class on Dec. 3 at OCC's Royal Oak campus. But a display of colorful, student-made ceramic bowls for the Empty Bowls fundraiser quickly changed that. Impressed,...
OCC Wins CASE Award for Innovative AI-Themed Holiday Video
Oakland Community College (OCC) has earned the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Best of District V Award for its 2024 holiday video. OCC is the only community college recognized in the category, in a competitive field of four-year colleges and universities within the multi-state...
OCC 2026 MLK Convocation:Beyond the Dream—Exploring the Impact of Dr. King’s Vision
Oakland Community College is hosting a powerful, thought-provoking panel discussion exploring how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s call for justice continues to challenge and inspire us today. Students, employees and the community members are invited to join the online MLK Convocation on Thursday,...
Strategic Initiatives Drive Record Credit Momentum and Higher Graduation Rates
Oakland Community College students are taking more credits and progressing toward graduation faster than ever before. Enrollment data shows the College is in its fourth consecutive year of sustained growth, with students graduating at a higher rate.
OCC Foundation Launches $2.5M “Next Course” Campaign
The Oakland Community College Foundation has launched The Next Course: Campaign for the Culinary Studies Institute, a far-reaching $2.5 million initiative designed to empower OCC’s Culinary students in the classroom, industry and community and throughout their careers.
Finals Frenzy Offers OCC Students Less Stress, Greater Success
OCC’s Finals Frenzy tradition is back December 1-5. This week-long student event is filled with giveaways, resources and activities, both on campus and online, to recharge and relax. The event is sponsored by OCC’s Office of Student Engagement, Counseling, Academic Support Center (ASC), ACCESS,...
OCC, GVSU Sign Cybersecurity Transfer Agreement
Oakland Community College (OCC) students seeking a career in the booming field of cybersecurity now have a clear path to a bachelor's degree at Grand Valley State University (GVSU).