Venezuelan brothers make most of time at OTC
For two brothers from Venezuela, their first stop on the road toward an American education has brought them to Ozarks …
Students have memorable time at symposium
Betsy Woodsmansee (center in photo) and Courtney Cook (left) still can’t stop talking about having their plays chosen for the …
Student finds career path at OTC
When Jerry Kendall recently sold his plumbing business of nine years, he wanted to do something different.
He found what …
OTC’s Alpha Psi Tau chapter wins 13 Phi Theta Kappa awards
Ozarks Technical Community College’s Alpha Psi Tau chapter of Phi Theta Kappa earned 13 awards at the Missouri Regional Convention …
Fire science alum giving back to OTC students
Bryan Newberry will never stop being a fire science student.
After earning an associate’s degree from OTC in fire science …
OTC student become nurse as payback for care
The term “pay it forward” has not been lost on Matt Lyons.
The OTC student was on his way to …
Couple putting OTC training to work
Melissa and David Lyday know that someday soon the education they received at Ozarks Technical Community College and elsewhere will …
Former OTC student excels in animation work
Brett Ellis got his first taste of computer programming and animation while attending Ozarks Technical Community College in 2000.
Today, …
Art students study woodcuts made 80 years ago
Many classes at OTC take pride in using state-of-the-art technology to teach students.
In one case, however, the generosity …
State National Guard medics to test at OTC
Medics from the Missouri Army National Guard will converge on the OTC Springfield campus Saturday to participate in field medical …
Career Center student first to enter Honors Program
Taylor Stav is a soft-spoken OTC student who hopes her actions will speak loudly.
The Willard High School graduate is …
Married couple both earn PN pins
Seth and Britney Hartsell have been together ever since they first met at Hillcrest High School in 2008.
So, it …
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 …