High-tech manikins help in training students
To some, they may appear to be lifeless imitations of human beings made of hard plastic and stuffed with wires …
Science studies make use of the outdoor classroom
Matt Duzan has two classrooms he works in as an instructor at the OTC Richwood Valley Campus. The first one …
Barrett named new president of MCCA board
As the new president of Missouri Community College Association’s board of directors, Joan Barrett wants to continue to help advocate …
Songwriter tells OTC students about his big break
Kevin Renick calls it a “cosmic coincidence” when the St. Louis songwriter refers to the tremendous break he got when …
OTC students honored at MCCA state convention
Two OTC students were presented with the Missouri Community College’s Student Leadership Award last week during the MCCA convention in …
Former Romanian pop singer taking classes at OTC
Maricia Zaharuk is a long way from her native country of Romania but the 32-year-old feels very comfortable in her
Student’s story part of newspaper series
Shelby Ammerman learned a big lesson after being featured in a News-Leader series of stories about poverty and its impact …
Dr. Jochems part of group in Brazil
Until last week, Jeff Jochems had never stepped foot outside the U.S.
But now, the president of the OTC …
New menu gives cafe new taste
Cooking to please the family can be a tough task, but cooking to please the palates of thousands of students, …
Becky Crocker to present at international conference
Becky Crocker’s work in Haiti has earned her a trip to Vienna, Austria.
Crocker, director of the Ozarks Technical …
Former OTC student lets paintings do the talking
Gillian Moore lets her painting speak for her. The former OTC student needs to since she was born with a
Student’s love for cars earns her state award
Taressa Johnson has been around cars almost all of her life. Her grandfather operated car repair shops in Willow Springs,
OTC graduate nominated for Emmy Award
Chris Davis remembers the exact moment when he knew he wanted to work in the world of sound effects. Davis,
OTC FIne Arts Gallery opens for Art Walk series
The start of the fall semester at OTC also means the start of new art exhibits at the OTC Fine
OTC students revamp car for use by Mercy Hospital
At first glance, it’s hard to imagine that the remains of the gleaming white vehicle could be good for anything.
New Allied Health dean ready to lead department
After being named as the colleges new Dean of Allied Health, Sherry Taylor might be known in some parts of
Former student selling goods to honor parents
It may just be a flower made out of duct tape to some but to Victoria Johnson, it symbolizes much …
OTC students make most at SkillsUSA nationals
Dylan Durrington can’t wait for next year’s SkilsUSA competition when the OTC student wants a chance to defend the gold …
Hybrid courses at Richwood gives student options
The new hybrid courses being offering at the OTC-Richwood Valley campus came at just the right time for Christina Polosky …
Students find future with CWD’s Polar Tank training
With four years of unemployment between them, Ron Vazquez and Mohamed Issolah were desperate for work when they turned to …
Fox KRBK to host “American Idol” auditions at OTC Richwood Valley Campus
While Saturday marks the first time “American Idol” auditions have been held at the OTC Richwood Valley campus, it won’t …
OTC choir program expanding in the fall
The popularity of the Ozarks Technical Community College choir has grown so much over the past several years that it …
Student completing dream of two degrees
Chelsea Joy hasn’t used the phrase “free time” much over the past three years while at OTC.
That’s because Joy …
OTC’s next Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs prepares for new role
There are paintings of tall mast ships hanging on several walls in Steven Bishop’s office, a symbol of the OTC …
OTC SkillsUSA finalist strives to be the best
Inspiration is what drives Kateryna Wedlock in her quest to be the best graphic artist she can be.
And her …