Category Archives: Blog: Around The College

Fine Arts’ Wishing Wall project a hit in community

Kat Allie had no idea people would be so enthused when she unveiled her community wishing wall project recently.

“I …

Student pays it forward with loan repayment

The term “pay it forward” is not lost on Jesse Allen.

In January, Allen found himself in dire financial straits …

Dr. Lawler retiring from career at OTC

Dr. Shirley Lawler has plenty of things to be proud of when looking back on her educational career.

Not only …

English class designed to address veterans’ needs

For a military veteran, transitioning from their former life to one that includes time spent on a college campus can …

Youth services students work to improve house, lives

Students hammer nails and saw wood, but they are not only gaining construction skills. They are also learning about responsibility …

TTI helps turns local man’s life around

When Todd Ray’s family business in Osage Beach went under in 2011 as a result of the bad economy, Ray …

Instructors look forward to Community Day

OTC faculty members Jim Bridwell (left) and Terry Pridgeon are looking forward to this year’s Community Day event for …

Middle College instructor honored for reading program

Sandra Pierce knew that offering a reading course to students immersed in a world of technological gadgetry would be a …

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 …