OTC graduate beat addiction to become a “helper”
In the Jane’s Addiction song “Jane Says,” the song’s protagonist, Jane, utters the words, “I’m gonna kick tomorrow.” She’s saying …
Breaking Traditions award goes to OTC drafting student
When Sariah Reed picked up a torch and chose to study welding at Ozarks Technical Community College, some of her …
Dancing OTC student pursues her passion at Silver Dollar City
Two adjectives accurately describe Ozarks Technical Community College student Audri Moses: bubbly and busy.
Her bubbly attributes are apparent as …
A woman’s journey from Bosnia to the Ivy League via OTC
Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai famously spoke out in support of education for Muslim girls. Later, an extremist shot her in …
OTC was the best plan I never made
By Stevi Kay Berry, OTC Class of 2022
In the spring of 2020, the pandemic altered the course of my …
Student overcomes challenges to chart a path for her future
“All kids need is a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them.”
– Former NBA star …
OTC Hockey fan lands dream job with the St. Louis Blues
If you drive through Kennett, Missouri, you won’t find an ice arena, and nobody’s playing hockey even if the local …
OTC student wins Addy Award, finds pathway to art career
Once solely the domain of students at four-year colleges, Ozarks Technical Community College graphic design students recently brought home awards …
OTC students honored for leadership, academic achievement
Five Ozarks Technical Community College students were honored today, Thursday, April 28, at the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) Student …
OTC students set the bar high at state SkillsUSA conference
Multiple OTC students brought home the gold earlier this year in the regional Southwest Missouri SkillsUSA District Competition. On April …
Take action, learn during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Next time you’re sitting with a group of people, look at the person on your right. Then look at the …
Film set becomes an educational lab for OTC students
Film-making in Hollywood may be the ultimate glitz and glamour profession. The term “The movie industry” brings film stars, red …
OTC student uses Fast Track grant to re-ignite his passion for drafting and design
At 48 years old, this is not David Walden’s first time pursuing higher education. After graduating high school in the …
OTC Cares helps couple through COVID-19 illnesses
Inside the office at Abel’s Affordable Roadside hangs a decorative sign with a small sculpture of a sea captain, and …
All about The Pinnacle: OTC’s honors publication
You might have noticed a slender magazine hit the shelves across the Springfield campus last week. That’s The Pinnacle, …
Pre-planning helps ace the OTC scholarship application
Certainly, we’re in agreement — money is good to have, right? A scholarship from OTC can help you keep more …
Men thrive in OTC’s nursing program
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2021, less than 14 percent of all registered nurses were men. While …
New uAchieve online tool helps OTC students plan and complete studies
OTC students have a new online tool to help plan and monitor progress to graduation and program completion. Starting March …
OTC student makes international film appearance in “I am Gen Z”
The TikTok video starts with a closeup on the face of a young 20-something, then a makeup brush tickles the …
OTC students bring home the gold in SkillsUSA competition
OTC technical education students brought home a total of 63 medals from the annual Southwest Missouri SkillsUSA District Competition. The …
OTC and Burrell partner to prevent suicide
According to the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, one person dies from suicide every eight hours. To prevent loss …
OTC’s Innovation Celebration highlights commitment to student success
Creating opportunities for student success was the theme when faculty and staff convened for OTC’s third annual Innovation Celebration on …
OTC eSports opens new gaming arena
OTC joins the world of competitive video gaming this month, launching its first competitive esports team and gaming arena.
The …
Fast, free training and quick entry to the job market with Job Corps Scholars
People between the ages of 16-and-24 have the opportunity for free training at Ozarks Technical Community College through the Job …
OTC’s Jon Herbert appears in award-winning movie
In 2019, Ozarks Technical Community College Theatre Instructor Jon Herbert joined the ensemble cast of “The Milly Project,” a play …