Student hopes for singing career
Brittney Tucker began singing in elementary school while growing up in Arkansas.
Over the years, while listening to her mother …
Scholarship helps student reach goal
Meagen Fields is a perfect example of someone who was able to overcome short-term obstacles in order to reach her …
Branson brothers set example for siblings
Colt and Walker Boldman are close brothers, but they are proud to say they are completely different from each other.…
OTC’s contribution to community leads to donation
As someone who has been in business in Springfield for more than 60 years, Bill Foster has seen a lot …
Networking grad now working for Microsoft
Ryan White, a graduate of OTC’s networking program, was surprised and excited when he got a call this summer from …
Student enjoys wearing lots of hats at OTC
Terri Howard’s involvement as a student at OTC extends well beyond the classroom door.
In fact, saying Howard is involved …
OTC employees’ effort to help others begins at OTC
The season of giving is fast approaching and several groups at Ozarks Technical Community College are preparing to do their …
OTC turf and landscape students help, learn by doing
OTC’s Turf and Landscape students are gaining valuable experience in their career choice by providing local community service.
The students, …
RN finds inspiration for book through OTC classes
Jacque Blauvelt knows she won’t be a registered nurse all of her life. So, she’s working on a second career; …
OTC’s late-night courses are focus of NBC News report
There is a great sense of pride at Ozarks Technical Community College thanks to a recent story on the NBC …
OTC student’s food art to be featured at show
H.J. Schumer is not only a student at OTC but also an artist, photographer, instructor and chef.
On Friday, Schumer …
Daughters help mom make way through college
Cami Zapata has held a number of jobs in her lifetime but never felt like she had a career. That …
OTC student opens business, plans to hire OTC grads
As a student in OTC’s Culinary Arts program, Lori Saviello has plenty on her plate.
She attends and teaches at …
OTC’s SIFE groups begin month-long food drive
Danna Lunday has three passions in life: her family, OTC’s Students in Free Enterprise and collecting food for the hungry.…
Fine Arts Gallery to host Art Walk exhibit
Few people are more excited about the upcoming First Friday Art Walk than Kat Allie because of the attention it …
Howard concentrates on simulation center
Michelle Howard might be seeing mannequins in her sleep.
OTC’s director of the college’s simulation center has been working for …
Music remains big part of dean’s life
Whether he’s helping an OTC student find some library resource material or playing a challenging piece of classical guitar music, …
Former OTC student takes talent to Las Vegas
If it wasn’t for a lost bet, Brian White might be a police officer today instead of performing in Las …
Family has ties to OTC, Lincoln High School
Until this summer, Tanisha Rainey could only imagine her grandmother, Henrietta Rainey, attending Lincoln High School, which is now Lincoln …
OTC alumnus learns lessons from Joplin tornado
Ryan Nicholls has learned a lot about emergency management both inside and outside the classrooms at Ozarks Technical Community College.…
Construction projects finished in time for fall semester
With the start of the new fall semester fast approaching, the finishing touches are being put on several major construction …
Instructor uses Legos in classroom
Tiffany Archer spent hours as a child building skyscrapers with Legos.
Today, Archer continues to use plastic building blocks in …
Agriculture degree added starting in fall
Ozarks Technical Community College is offering a agriculture degree beginning this fall.
The college’s turf and landscape management program and …
Culinary students still buzzing about cooking for Crow
Mark Dandurand and Nathan Frazo still have smiles on their faces a week after experiencing the biggest moment in their …
OTC hosts emergency technicians for simulation training
Ozarks Technical Community College was the site for emergency medical technicians and paramedics from Cox Hospitals to take part in …