OTC dental grad earns three degrees in five years
The term “triple threat” is typically associated with a football player who can run, pass and kick, or a performer …
Apply for OTC scholarships
The deadline to apply for fall 2017 scholarships at OTC is Thursday, June 1. On average, 640 students receive more …
OTC names Andrew Hedgpeth Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
Andrew Hedgpeth, vice president of human resources at CoxHealth, received OTC’s Distinguished Alumnus of the Year award at the …
Mom and son receive degrees side-by-side
Hundreds of OTC graduates will march into JQH Arena this week to the cheers and best wishes of family and …
Infographic: OTC graduates by the numbers
Soon-to-be graduates, the moment you’ve waited for is practically here. Our 2017 graduation ceremony will be held Thursday, May 18 at …
Guest Barista of the Day: Seth King
Meet Seth King, OTC academic advisor. Seth helps ensure you are signed up for the classes you need to …
OTC hosts inaugural American Sign Language Showcase
The American Sign Language department recently hosted its inaugural American Sign Language Showcase on April 27 at the OTC Springfield …
OTC Fine Arts students pay tribute to Gillioz Theatre
The Gillioz Theatre has hosted many great events in its nearly 100-year history, including its service as home to the …
Guest Barista of the Day: Vicki MacDonald
Meet Vicki MacDonald, OTC’s assistant college director of admissions. Vicki’s job involves helping students through the admissions process and making …
Promising futures in store for OTC respiratory therapy students
The future looks bright for OTC students like Jessi Thomason and Ricki Hackworth who will begin their careers as respiratory …
Guest Barista of the Day: OTC Chancellor Hal Higdon
Meet Dr. Hal Higdon, chancellor of Ozarks Technical Community College. In addition to keeping all of OTC’s campuses and centers …
OTC receives new communication devices for deaf, hard of hearing students
Thanks to a $4,500 grant from one of the oldest service clubs in the nation ─ Sertoma Inc. ─ OTC …
First-year welding student aims to be top of class
With a constant bright smile and happy demeanor, Ozarks Technical Community College student Andrew Kirkpatrick exudes optimism. He understands the …
Guest Barista of the Day: James Ackerman
Meet James Ackerman, OTC communication instructor and Speech Communication Center director. This fitness guru/Harry Potter fanatic/Zoolander fan will be serving …
OTC students earn 47 medals at SkillsUSA state competition
Students representing the various technical programs of Ozarks Technical Community College brought home 47 medals from the SkillsUSA state competition, …
OTC student finds path to wellness
Keshia Guffey is attending OTC intent on becoming a social worker to help those with substance-use disorders. It’s a topic …
Guest Barista of the Day: Dr. Zachary Zweigle
Meet Dr. Zachary Zweigle, OTC social sciences department chair and history instructor. In addition to his teaching duties, student advising, …
OTC to launch Screamin’ Eagles skydiving team
Ozarks Technical Community College will dive into collegiate sports with the launch a Division II skydiving team in the fall …
What community college means to me — Tranna Shaughnessy, OTC grad
I would like to share a story with you about a young man from a low-income, single-parent home; a young …
OTC student finds hope, gains confidence through writing
Melanie Johnston has enjoyed the best of times as a student at OTC after suffering the worst of times in …
OTC culinary student discovers recipe to success
When it came to cooking, James L. Johnson, Jr. always felt he was missing the recipe to success. Granted, he’d …
OTC’s #happy5 Challenge
OTC’s academic department is on a mission to spread kindness and happiness across the OTC System.
A recent study by …
Guest Barista of the Day: Dr. Tracy McGrady
Meet Dr. Tracy McGrady, OTC provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. Dr. McGrady handles all things academic-related at …
OTC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter receives 17 awards at regional convention
Representatives from Ozarks Technical Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, recently …
OTC surgical technology students win 2017 Scrub Bowl competition
A group of OTC surgical technology students won first place in the 2017 Missouri Association of Surgical Technologists Scrub Bowl …