News and Announcements Archives
OC to close for Good Friday and Easter Holiday
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s main campus, the bookstore, extension centers, Sports Center, and the Children’s Center will close Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5 in observance of Good Friday and the Easter holiday.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Only ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ in Texas to Pilot National Initiative Focused on Bachelor’s Degree Program Quality
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ announced that it has been chosen as the only institution in Texas to serve as a lead college for the Community ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Baccalaureate Association’s (CCBA) Quality Framework for Community ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Baccalaureate Programs. This distinction reflects the college’s long-standing commitment to academic excellence and its reputation for offering strong, workforce-relevant bachelor’s degree programs.
Texas Mutual Awards $100K to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Safety Institute
Texas Mutual Insurance Company—the state’s leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance—is awarding a $100,000 grant to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ to continue funding the college’s safety institute, which provides workplace safety courses for employers, employees and the general public
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Extends Application Deadline for Physical Therapist Assistant Program
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has announced an extension of the application deadline for its Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program. Originally set to close on March 31, 2026, the new deadline for prospective students to apply is now May 8, 2026.
Spring Bash 2026 Set for March 19 at OC Downtown
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is excited to invite students, employees, families, and the entire community to Spring Bash 2026: Bullseye Billie’s Birthday Party on Wednesday, March 19 at 6:00 PM at OC Downtown, located at 222 E. 4th Street. This free, family-friendly celebration is our way of bringing everyone together to enjoy great music, fun activities, and the vibrant spirit that defines ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.